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Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 2K ratings

Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

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Ep 116: Bob Mortimer

August 25, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

We welcome comedy hero Bob Mortimer to the dream restaurant this week. Will a campachoochoo be on the menu? Bob Mortimer’s autobiography ‘And Away’ is released on 16 September. Buy it here. Follow Bob on Twitter and Instagram @realbobmortimer Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list ...

Ep 115: Isy Suttie (Live at Royal Festival Hall)

August 21, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

Last month, the Off Menu boys took to the stage at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall in London for our first ever live show. Couldn’t be there? Here’s your chance to relive the show. And who better to be our guest for the first live Off Menu than Isy Suttie! Isy Suttie’s book ‘Jane is Trying’ is out now. Buy it here. Isy’s podcast ‘The Things We Do For Love’ is available wherever you listen to podcasts. For Isy Suttie on Twitter @isysuttie Recorded by Southbank Centre. Edited by...

Ep 114: Shaparak Khorsandi

August 18, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 61.1 MB

Superb stand-up comedian Shaparak Khorsandi joins the comedy rock stars of their generation Ed Gamble and James Acaster this week. See Shaparak Khorsandi on tour with ‘It Was the 90s!’. Buy tickets at shappi.co.uk Shaparak’s book ‘Kissing Emma’ is out on 2 Sep. Pre-order it here. Follow Shaparak on Twitter and Instagram @shappikhorsandi Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twi...

Ep 113: Asim Chaudhry

August 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 76.1 MB

Actor and writer Asim Chaudhry – aka ‘People Just Do Nothing’s Chabuddy G – has a table booked this week. And there’s a battle of the diet colas. ‘People Just Do Nothing: Big In Japan’ is released in cinemas on 18th August. Follow Asim Chaudhry on Twitter @AsimC86 and Instagram @asimc Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our w...

Ep 112: Simon Amstell

August 04, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 79.9 MB

Comedian, writer and film director Simon Amstell joins Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. And James gets so excited he cooks one of the courses. (Plus – we probably need to be clear – in no way do we condone taking illegal substances.) Simon Amstell is on tour with ‘Spirit Hole’ from 8 Sep. Go to simonamstell.com for tickets. Follow Simon Amstell on Twitter @simonamstell and Instagram @thisissimonamstell Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbe...

Ep 111: Emily Atack

July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB

Emily Atack – star of ‘The Inbetweeners’ and ‘The Emily Atack Show’ – is this week’s diner. But, unlike her ‘Inbetweeners’ co-star Joe Thomas, there’s not a buried lamb in sight. The second series of ‘The Emily Atack Show’ on ITV2 kicks off in October., Emily is also on tour from the end of September. Tickets here. Follow Emily Atack on Twitter @ematack and Instagram @emilyatackofficial Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and A...

Ep 110: Ross Kemp

July 21, 2021 03:00 - 57 minutes - 65.3 MB

Finally, the documentary everyone’s been waiting for: Ross Kemp On Food. The Bafta-winning journalist, documentary maker, actor, podcaster and, of course, Eastenders’ Grant Mitchell joins Ed and James for a meal in a dream restaurant. But who’s the toughest? Listen to Ross Kemp’s podcast ‘The Kempcast’ on Apple Podcasts, Acast, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Ross Kemp on Twitter @rosskemp and Instagram @rosskemptv Extra tickets for Off Menu Live at London’s Royal Festiv...

Ep 109: Nicola Coughlan

July 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

It’s time to serve up another series of delicious chat, and who better to kick off series 6 than ‘Bridgerton’ and ‘Derry Girls’ star, Nicola Coughlan! But will she get locked out of the dream restaurant? Follow Nicola Coughlan on Twitter and Instagram @nicolacoughlan Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenup...

Series 6 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

July 12, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Hungry for more episodes? Series 6 starts Wednesday 14 July. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 108: Dan Aykroyd (Bonus Episode)

June 26, 2021 03:00 - 46 minutes - 52.8 MB

Surprise! While we’re in the off season, here’s a very special – and very different – bonus episode. Ed and James speak to an actual Ghostbuster and Blues Brother – Dan Aykroyd. Dan kindly agreed to be on the podcast to promote his vodka brand, Crystal Head – and he sure is passionate about it. We’ll be back properly for series 6 in a few weeks, but for now, bon appétit! Crystal Head Vodka was founded by Dan Aykroyd in 2008. For Pride month 2021, the brand launched their new Pride Edition ...

Announcement! Off Menu live show in London - on sale this Friday

June 23, 2021 09:05 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Dream Restaurant Announcement! Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Live Friday 30th July at London’s Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall Tickets go on sale this Friday 25th June at 10am from southbankcentre.co.uk For the first time ever, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite an audience to the dream restaurant for a very special live edition of their smash-hit podcast, Off Menu.  Since launching in December 2018, Off Menu has become one of the biggest podcasts in the country, win...

Ep 107: Joe Wicks

June 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

It’s the last episode of the series, and who better to wrap up season 5 than lockdown hero, Joe Wicks! But is he going to mug James off on dessert? Joe Wicks’s new book ‘Joe’s Family Food’ is published on 10th June. Buy it here. Listen to Joe’s podcast ‘The Joe Wicks Podcast’ on BBC Sounds. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to...

Ep 106: Josh Gondelman

June 02, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

New York-based stand-up and former ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ writer Josh Gondelman lives up to his reputation as the nicest man in comedy. Just wait till you hear his dessert… This episode was recorded pre-pandemic in February 2020. Listen to Josh Gondelman’s podcast ‘Make My Day’ on Apple and Spotify. Josh Gondelman’s book ‘Nice Try’ is out now. Buy it here. Follow Josh on Twitter @joshgondelman Follow Josh’s Modern Seinfeld Twitter account @seinfeldtoday Recorded by Ben Wi...

Ep 105: Big Zuu

May 26, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Grime artist and chef Big Zuu takes a trip around the globe to pick his dream menu. Is he having a nice time, or is that his fake laugh again? The new series of ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ is on Dave starting Mon 7 Jun. The ‘Big Zuu’s Big Eats’ cookbook is published 3 Jun. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenup...

Ep 104: Martin Freeman

May 19, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

This week’s episode takes An Unexpected Journey as BAFTA-winning actor Martin Freeman – star of ‘The Hobbit’, ‘Sherlock’, ‘Black Panther’ and Sky’s ‘Breeders’ – orders his dream meal. But what about that ‘Fargo’ accent, eh? Season 2 of ‘Breeders’ will land as a box set on Sky and be available to watch on Sky One and NOW TV from 27th May. Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow...

Ep 103: Bimini Bon Boulash

May 12, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Release the beast! Bimini Bon Boulash – the breakout star of this year’s ‘Drag Race UK’ – has a table booked this week. And did she mention she’s vegan? New music from Bimini is coming soon. Pre-order Bimini’s book ‘A Drag Queen’s Guide to Life’ here. Follow Bimini on Twitter and Instagram @biminibabes Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficia...

Ep 102: Rafe Spall

May 05, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Has James spilt the ketchup? Because he’s got red on him. Actor Rafe Spall – star of ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Jurassic World’, ‘The Shadow Line’ and Apple TV+’s ‘Trying’ – is in the dream restaurant this week. And it’s going to be a roadblock event. Series 2 of ‘Trying’ is streaming globally on Apple TV+ on May 14. Series 1 is available now. Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Men...

Ep 101: Julie Adenuga

April 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 87 MB

We’re breaking off the next hundred with radio presenter and co-host of MTV’s ‘Catfish UK’, Julie Adenuga! There’s a game that the listeners can get involved with, and Julie and Ed come to blows… ‘Catfish UK’ is on Wednesdays at 9pm, only on MTV. Follow Julie on Twitter and Instagram @JulieAdenuga. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. A...

Ep 100: Ed Gamble and James Acaster (with special guest genie Claudia Winkleman)

April 21, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 132 MB

One hundred! The hundo! The big 1-0-0! In a milestone episode, Ed and James finally reveal their dream meals. And who better for the genie to transfer his powers to than Off Menu fave and this episode’s special guest host, Claudia Winkleman! A massive thanks to Claudia for being our wish-granter. A HUGE thank you to you, the listeners, for helping us reach 100 episodes – we wouldn't be making the podcast if you weren’t listening. And an extra special thanks to No Context Off Menu, whose mem...

Ep 99: Domhnall Gleeson

April 14, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MB

Actor and The Strokes fan Domhnall Gleeson – star of ‘Star Wars’, ‘Ex Machina’, ‘Harry Potter’ and brand new Channel 4 sitcom ‘Frank of Ireland’ – is in the dream restaurant for our 99th episode. And Tom Hollander’s sat outside. ‘Frank of Ireland’ airs weekly from Thursday 15th April, 10pm, Channel 4. All eps will also be available to boxset on All 4. Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustratio...

Ep 98: Mary Lynn Rajskub

April 07, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 67.6 MB

Comic and actor Mary Lynn Rajskub – aka Chloe from ‘24’ and Gail the Snail from ‘It’s Always Sunny…’ – joins us in LA for this week’s meal. And James absolutely stinks. (This episode was recorded in February 2020, pre-pandemic.) Watch Mary Lynn’s new special ‘Mary Lynn Rajskub: Live from the Pandemic’ on Vimeo Follow Mary Lynn on Twitter and Instagram: @MaryLynnRajskub Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Am...

Ep 97: Munya Chawawa

March 31, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

Instagram sensation and satirist Munya Chawawa is this week’s guest. But, as he has another restaurant booking to get to, will he leave us wanting more? Follow Munya on Twitter and Instagram: @munyachawawa Visit Munya’s website munyachawawa.com Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast....

Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now

March 27, 2021 11:05 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

Dream Restaurant Announcement! Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Second Helpings Sunday 11 April, 7.30pm (BST) – Live and Online Still hungry? Ed Gamble and James Acaster re-open the dream restaurant and invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests to The Redemption Dinner Party: Second Helpings. Will the previous podcast guests stick with their outlandish orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds?  Tickets are on sale now at https://link.dice.f...

Ep 96: Thanyia Moore

March 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

Comedian and ‘Mock the Week’ star Thanyia Moore’s inviting her best pals to her dinner party – but who’s more of a knobhead, Ed or James? Follow Thanyia on Twitter and Instagram: @ThanyiaMoore Visit Thanyia’s website thanyiamoore.co.uk Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for...

Ep 95: Rosie Jones

March 17, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MB

Hope the corner shop’s still open, because the Genie’s going to need to do some shopping to whip up comedian Rosie Jones’s dream meal. Listen to Rosie Jones’s podcast ‘Daddy Look at Me’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts Follow Rosie on Twitter and Instagram: @josierones Recorded by and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go...

Menus To Be Buried With with Ed Gamble, James Acaster and Brett Goldstein

March 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 75 MB

Look out, it’s only a crossover episode! Peddy Bambles and The Genie team up with Bradley Goldstein for this Acast Red Nose Day Mashup podcast, all in aid of Comic Relief. This is Off Menu meets Films To Be Buried With. AKA: Menus To Be Buried With. Donations have the power to help people living incredibly tough lives. If you can, please, head to comicrelief.com/podcastmashup and give now. Or give £5 by texting ‘COMIC’ to 70205. To donate £5 text the word COMIC to 70205. Texts cost your do...

Ep 94: Todd Barry

March 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 75.9 MB

There’s a table ready for New York-based stand-up and ‘Flight of the Conchords’ star Todd Barry this week. And he’s invited a bunch of rappers to the dream restaurant. (This episode was recorded in January 2020 – before the pandemic.) Watch Todd Barry’s Netflix special ‘Spicy Honey’ and Amazon Prime special ‘The Crowd Work Tour’. Follow Todd on Twitter and Instagram: @toddbarry Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photograp...

Ep 93: Jessica Fostekew

March 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

Fellow food podcaster and superb stand-up Jessica Fostekew has a table booked, and ethics are being thrown out of the dream restaurant window. Listen to Jess’s podcast ‘Hoovering’ on Acast or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch Jess’s stand-up special ‘Silence of the Nans’ on NextUp. Follow Jess on Twitter and Instagram: @jessicafostekew Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustr...

Ep 92: Sue Perkins

February 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

In a VERY memorable episode, national treasure and former ‘Bake Off’ co-host Sue Perkins discovers an unexpected loophole in the dream restaurant’s ordering process. Listen to Sue’s podcast ‘Sue Perkins: An hour or so with…’ on Audioboom or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Sue Perkins on Twitter @sueperkins Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Inst...

Ep 91: Joel Kim Booster

February 17, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes - 65.1 MB

LA-based comedian and writer Joel Kim Booster has brought his blender to the dream restaurant this week. Is there something about Joels and food? Plus, James gets INCREDIBLY offensive. (This episode was recorded pre-pandemic.) Listen to Joel Kim Booster’s podcast ‘Urgent Care with Joel Kim Booster and Mitra Jouhari’ wherever you get your podcasts Follow Joel Kim Booster on Twitter and Instagram @ihatejoelkim Recorded by Ben Williams and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions. Ar...

Ep 90: Paul Scheer

February 10, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Actor, comedian and ‘How Did This Get Made?’ podcaster Paul Scheer – and a mystery healthy old man – join Ed and James in the dream restaurant this week. This episode was recorded in LA, pre-pandemic, when we had our regular lives. Listen to Paul’s podcast ‘How Did This Get Made?’ at www.hdtgminfo.com Follow Paul on Twitter and Instagram @paulscheer Big thanks to Earwolf for the studio space! Recorded by Devon Bryant at Earwolf. Edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions. Artwork b...

Ep 89: Anne-Marie

February 03, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Chart-topping sensation Anne-Marie talks very intimately in the dream restaurant this week. Hopefully there are no strangers nearby. Anne-Marie’s joint new track with KSI and Digital Farm Animals called ‘Don’t Play’ is out now. Anne-Marie is a judge on ‘The Voice’ on ITV, Saturdays at 8.30pm. Follow Anne-Marie on Instagram and Twitter @AnneMarie Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). ...

Ep 88: Mae Martin

January 27, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

The Dream Restaurant opens its doors for series 5, and its first patron is superb comedian and creator/star of ‘Feel Good’, Mae Martin! Ed’s trying to smuggle a ninja star into the kitchen and James reminisces about shrimp. Watch ‘Feel Good’ on All4 in the UK and on Netflix worldwide. Follow Mae Martin on Twitter @TheMaeMartin and Instagram @hooraymae. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustratio...

Series 5 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

January 25, 2021 04:00 - 2 minutes - 2.72 MB

The fifth course of our podcast tasting menu is nearly on the pass. Series 5 starts Wednesday 27 January. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party – Live-Streamed Show – On Sale Now

January 16, 2021 10:10 - 1 minute - 1.97 MB

RESCHEDULED DATE: SUNDAY 7 FEBRUARY Dream Restaurant Announcement! Off Menu: The Redemption Dinner Party Sunday 7 February, 7.30pm (GMT) – Live and Online In a very special live-streamed show, Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite some of Off Menu’s most talked-about guests back to the dream restaurant to re-live their contentious meal choices. Will they stick with their orders, or will they take a once-in-a-meal chance to change their minds? You are cordially invited to The Redemption Dinn...

Best of 2020

December 30, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 204 MB

To mark the end of such a fantastic year for everyone, we revisit our favourite clips from the last 12 months of Off Menu. We'll be back for series 5 in the new year. Bon appétit! Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast.co.uk for a list of restaurants recommended on the show. Watch Ed an...

Ed and James and Willie and Joe’s Perfect Chocolate Christmas

December 25, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 33.3 MB

Yes, we made it happen. Willie Harcourt-Cooze and Joe Thomas meet at last for a festive, lamb-based chat with Ed and James. Merry Christmas! (And this episode was recorded before Tier 4 was announced.) Buy Willie’s chocolate at www.williescacao.com Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupodcast...

Ep 87: Sarah Millican (Christmas Special)

December 23, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MB

Grab the KFC gravy, it’s another classic Off Menu Christmas Special, and we welcome Sarah Millican to the dream restaurant. And we’ll make sure her meal is piled high on a plate. Sarah Millican is on tour in 2021/2022 with ‘Bobby Dazzler’. For tour dates and tickets visit sarahmillican.co.uk. Follow Sarah Millican on Twitter @SarahMillican75 and Instagram @thesarahmillican. #JoinIn will be happening on Twitter on Christmas Day. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions....

Ep 86: Russell Howard (Christmas Special)

December 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Happy Festivus! The nation’s sweetheart Russell Howard joins us in the merry dream restaurant for an Off Menu Christmas Special. The Russell Howard Hour Christmas Special is on Thu 17 Dec at 10pm Follow Russell Howard on Twitter and Instagram: @russellhoward Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offm...

Ep 85: Jo Brand

November 25, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.3 MB

It’s the final episode of series 4, and what better way to end the season than with alternative comedy legend (and Bake Off Extra Slice host) Jo Brand? Plus there’s a new verse to James’s Cawston Press chart-topper. Follow Jo Brand on Instagram: @iamnotjobrand Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.off...

Ep 84: Jayde Adams

November 18, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MB

Get the Renniés out, West Country comedian and host of Channel 4 food show ‘Crazy Delicious’ Jayde Adams has a table booked this week. #jaydebangamash Watch Jayde Adams’s special ‘Serious Black Jumper’ on Amazon Prime. Watch ‘Crazy Delicious’ on All 4. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website www.offmenupod...

Ep 83: Josh Groban

November 11, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 65.9 MB

Multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter and actor Josh ‘Chirashi Joshie’ Groban joins Ed and James at the bar in the dream restaurant, in another New York recorded episode. Plus we get an appearance from the Coffee Comedian. Josh Groban’s new album ‘Harmony’ is available on 20 November. Buy and stream it here. Follow Josh Groban on Twitter and Instagram @joshgroban Recorded by Ben Williams and edited Naomi Parnell for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) ...

Ep 82: Thomasina Miers

November 04, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Time to crack open the tequila, because ‘Masterchef’ winner and Wahaca co-founder Thomasina Miers is this week’s guest, in another pre-Covid recorded episode. Find out more about Thomasina Miers at www.thomasinamiers.com Follow Thomasina on Twitter and Instagram @thomasinamiers Buy Thomasina’s cook books on her website Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter a...

Ep 81: David O’Doherty (Bonus Episode)

October 31, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MB

Ed and James welcome wonderful comedian David O’Doherty to the dream restaurant for this very special live-streamed episode of Off Menu as part of Unmute: The Online Podcast Festival. Hope you’ve got your microwave plugged in. Follow David O’Doherty on Twitter and Instagram @phlaimeaux Buy David O’Doherty’s album ‘Live in his Own Car During a Pandemic’ on Bandcamp Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (...

Ep 80: David Cross

October 28, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 64.7 MB

There’s a table booked for David Cross – legendary US stand-up and star of ‘Mr Show’ and ‘Arrested Development’ – this week. And he’s pre-drinking. Follow David Cross on Twitter @davidcrosss and Instagram @davidcrossofficial Watch David Cross’s Netflix special ‘Making America Great Again!’ on Netflix Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offme...

Ep 79: Wyatt Cenac

October 21, 2020 03:00 - 51 minutes - 59.4 MB

NY stand-up and writer Wyatt ‘Uncle Wy Wy’ Cenac joins us in the dream restaurant this week. And there's a whole fuffle over the Bake Off piss-window. Follow Wyatt Cenac on Instagram and Twitter: @wyattcenac Watch Wyatt Cenac’s Netflix special ‘Brooklyn’ on Netflix Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagram: @offmenuofficial. And go to our website w...

Ep 78: Dolly Alderton

October 14, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

It’s an episode full of Highs and Lows as author, journalist and podcaster Dolly Alderton chooses her dream meal. This episodes comes with sparklers in it, like a Mayfair nightclub cocktail. Dolly Alderton’s debut novel ‘Ghosts’ is published on 15 Oct 2020. Buy it here Follow Dolly on Instagram and Twitter: @dollyalderton Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter...

Ep 77: Ovie Soko

October 07, 2020 03:00 - 56 minutes - 64.3 MB

He might not recognise his Island-mate, but British basketball superstar and ‘Love Island’ contestant Ovie Soko’s picking his dream meal this week. Let’s hope he doesn’t get pied. Ovie Soko’s book ‘You Are Dope’ is out now. Buy it here. Follow Ovie on Instagram and Twitter: @oviesoko Follow Griffin Frenchie on Instagram: @griffinfrenchie Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Of...

Ep 76: Claudia Winkleman

September 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

We give this episode… 10! ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ co-host Claudia Winkleman has booked a table this week, and she really knows her order. Goodbye, thanks for coming, night night. Claudia Winkleman’s book ‘Quite’ is available from 1st October. Buy it here. Follow Claudia on Twitter and Instagram @ClaudiaWinkle Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter and Instagra...

Ep 75: Corey Taylor

September 23, 2020 03:00 - 58 minutes - 66.4 MB

It’s time to Wait and Feed as we welcome Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor – whose debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released soon – to the dream restaurant. And, boy oh boy, is Ed a happy metalhead. Corey Taylor’s debut solo album ‘CMFT’ is released on 2nd October. Pre-order here. Follow Corey Taylor on Twitter: @CoreyTaylorRock Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne (illustrations). Follow Off Menu on Twitter a...

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