THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST

Adam talks with British comedian, writer and director Chris Morris about his film The Day Shall Come and much else besides. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.  RELATED LINKS THE DAY SHALL COME (TRAILER, YOUTUBE) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR08yvgwPjE&t=2s BONZO DOG BAND - SHIRT (VIV STANSHALL INTRO, YOUTUBE) https://www.you...

Adam talks with British writer and radio and podcast host Emily Dean. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.  RELATED LINKS EVERYBODY DIED SO I GOT A DOG by EMILY DEAN https://www.waterstones.com/book/everybody-died-so-i-got-a-dog/emily-dean/9781473671362 THE DAY OF THE TRIFFIDS (BBC TV, 1984) https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2d30xf E...

Adam talks with British writer Philip Pullman at his home in Oxford about The Secret Commonwealth, the second part of his Book Of Dust trilogy, as well as the morality of science and progress, the danger of conspiracy theories, the loss innocence, the value of music and poetry, writing, cultural appropriation and getting into trouble on social media (though this was recorded before he got into tro...

Adam talks with Sara Pascoe and Richard Ayoade, (two British comedians who have also read and written, more than one book) about J.D. Salinger's classic 1951 novel 'The Catcher in the Rye'. SYNOPSIS: The story begins with 17 year old Holden Caulfield recuperating following a breakdown. The rest of the book is an account from Holden's point of view, of the events that lead to that breakdown, which...

Adam enjoys a suitably rambly conversation with his school friends, Joe Cornish and Louis Theroux that takes in Louis' appearance on Desert Island Discs, school reports, the most recent remake of A Star Is Born (SPOILER ALERT: key plot details are revealed) and a tape of Adam, Joe and Louis aged 18 doing David Bowie impressions, before we hear a new Song Wars style Bowie song from Joe, created spe...

Adam talks with British comedian Frank Skinner about his encounter with Mark E. Smith (frontman of legendary band The Fall), other favourite gits, challenging celebrity experiences, Charles Bukowski, arguing with the person you love, on line insults and Frank's evolution from Lad Mag hero to (according to Radio 4), public intellectual. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support. RELAT...

Adam talks with Maya Foa, the director of Human rights charity Reprieve, about the questionable efficacy of the death penalty, torture, Jack Bauer, drone strikes, why Obama should have watched 'Dave' starring Kevin Kline, and whether I could get out of Guantanamo. Reprieve is a nonprofit organisation of international lawyers and investigators whose stated goal is to "fight for the victims of extre...

Adam talks with British comedians Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer about Bowie, television, fishing, Athletico Mince, Stavros, Loadsamoney and other randomness. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing, and Dan Hawkins for bass playing on the instrumental jingle at approx 43 mins (see link below for Dan's excellent on-line bass player servic...

Adam talks with Welsh singer Charlotte Church about birthdays, smells, Charlotte's plans to help children build a democratic school, my complaints about having to upgrade apps, (even though 'The Adam Buxton app' might need upgrading soon, so I can fuck off), as well as Charlotte's megastardom years and the pressure on her from the tabloid media at the height of her celebrity in the 90s. Thanks to...

Adam talks with American musician John Grant about travel stress, island survival, languages, favourite documentaries, John's last record 'Love Is Magic' (2018), horror films and favourite soundtracks, and growing up gay in a religious American family. This week's outro includes a visit from 'Country Man' presenter Monty Buggershop-Hooty who brings you some 'Sounds Of The Summer'. Visit the Adam B...

Adam talks with British writer Nina Stibbe, about David Sedaris, sex and inappropriate male behaviour from the 70s and beyond, and the dangers of writing about real people. There's also some discussion of dentistry and thigh vaginas. Nina is the author of 'Love Nina- Dispatches From Family Life' (2013), a collection of letters that she wrote to her sister Vicky in the 80s while working in North Lo...

Adam talks with French-British actor and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg about pretentious hotels, overcoming her diffidence as a singer, Kanye West and separating the art from the artist, and her collaborations with Beck and film director Lars Von Trier, plus other important business. The conversation was recorded in London in December 2018. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and...

Adam talks with British comedian James Acaster about school, a teenage religious/existential crisis, listening to music in cars, James's quest to find the best music of 2016, the joy of sulking and much other enjoyable business. The conversation was recorded in November 2018. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. RELATED LINKS  THE ADAM...

Adam talks with Jamaican writer Marlon James about the 80s, bad writing habits, heavy metal, why you should always consult Peter Gabriel about cultural appropriation, and the controversy that surrounded the 2019 Oscar winner for best film, 'Green Book'. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. RELATED LINKS MARLON JAMES 'IMAGINE' DOCUMENTAR...

Adam talks with comedian, writer and recipient of an OBE for services to mental health, Ruby Wax, about panel show terror, awkward interviews and dealing with depression. Ruby also strongly objects to Adam's choice of gift. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Music and jingles by Adam Buxton RELATED LINKS RUBY WAX: HOW TO BE HUMAN TOU...

Adam talks with actor, writer, and British TV panel show king, David Mitchell about bad habits, bad driving, bad small talk at school gates, the technical challenges of filming 'Peep Show', David's comedy influences and other important stuff. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support, Matt Lamont for additional editing and Dan Hawkins for bass playing on 'Supermarket Car Accident' ji...

Adam enjoys some festive waffle with Joe Cornish. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Music and jingles by Adam Buxton (except for use of ‘Barnicle Bill The Sailor’ and karaoke backing tracks from ‘Hamilton’ by Lin Manuel Miranda for ‘Buckleton’ songs) RELATED LINKS BEAM (HOMELESS CHARITY)  https://beam.org/ MS SOCIETY https://www...

Adam talks with British stand up comedian, actor and radio host Nish Kumar about football, communal baths, India, comedy, angry political exchanges and towards the end we take a deep dive into some of the music Nish has loved over the years, including Bob Dylan, Prince and the highs and lows of being a Bowie fan. Speaking of Zavid, there’s a very special musical treat at the end of our conversatio...

Adam talks to data journalist Mona Chalabi about therapy, sex, Seinfeld, biological determinism, orgasms, vaginas and statistics.  Thanks to Seamus Murphy-Mitchel for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Music and jingles by Adam Buxton CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADAM & JOE CHRISTMAS PODCAST AT adam-buxton.co.uk Listen to jingles and bonus episodes, watch videos and pick u...

Adam talks with American journalist and novelist Michael Scott Moore, whose book ‘The Desert And The Sea’ tells the story of his capture in Somalia by pirates who held him hostage for nearly 3 years.  Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support Music and jingles by Adam Buxton, except clip from ‘Until The Lion Learns To Speak’ by K’naan Listen to jingles and bonus episodes, w...

Adam talks with British comedian, writer and actor Roisin Conaty about haircuts, celebrity encounters, TV makeup disasters, TV panel show trauma, truth goggles, angry judgementalism and chocolate. And Rosie unveils a satirical Brexit song. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support Additional editing by Anneka Myson: http://annekamusic.co.uk/ Music and jingles by Adam Buxton RELATED L...

Adam talks with British actor, comedian and action figure Simon Pegg about booze, drugs, teen romance, David Bowie, Tom Cruise, Star Trek circularity, Star Wars trolls, Big Train and other random whiffle. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support Music and jingles by Adam Buxton (except ‘Star Trek’ theme composed by Alexander Courage) RELATED LINKS BIG TRAIN - WANKING IN THE OFFICE h...

Adam welcomes back his friend, British actor, comedian and writer Tash Demetriou to the podcast and tries out some ill advised ‘bants’ in the course of talking about her part in ’Stath Lets Flats’ with her brother Jamie, painful break ups, becoming an angry ‘womon’, appearing in the TV version of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clements’ vampire mockumentary ’What We Do In The Shadows’ Thanks to Séamus...

Adam talks to journalist, documentary presenter and old friend Louis Theroux about writing, grim celebrity rumours, polyamory, death, and the daily routines of Mark Wahlberg and Oprah Winfrey.  Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing. Music and jingles by Adam Buxton  LOUIS & ADAM’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY RECOMMENDATIONS BOB DYLAN -...

Adam talks with American comedian, actor and writer, Desiree Burch. Conversational tangents include fantasy jobs, teenage sexual angst, the reason that aged 12 Adam was concerned he might be the antichrist, relationship malaise, and some frank descriptions of Desiree’s younger days working as a pro dominatrix in New York. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Emma Mills for a...