The Adam Buxton Podcast

Adam shares several slices of vaguely festive waffle with his old friend, the films director Joe Cornish.Recorded remotely on December 15th, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episode.Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSPLEASE DONATE TO ST MUNGO'S HOMELESS CHARITYGEAR4MUSICACTIONS: THE ACTOR'S THESAURUS by TERRY JOHNSON (ABEBOOKS)SUMMER OF SOUL - OFFICIAL TRAILER - 2021 (YOUTUBE) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys a short ramble with American humorist Fran LebowitzRecorded remotely on September 7th, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episode.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenCONTRIBUTE TO THE ADAM AND JOE CHRISTMAS PODCAST 2021adambuxtonpodcast@gmail.comPlease make the subject header of your emails 'ADAM AND JOE CHRISTMAS 2021' followed by a description of the contents, for example: 'Made up Jokes', 'Eggcorns', 'Travellin' Tales' or 'Excellent Anecdotes' No personal or work related messages please, just things that will delight me, Joe and the Christmas podcats PLEASE KEEP IT SHORT! Just a few lines ideally. We won't have time to read long messages or listen to long audio clips.The deadline for contributions is this Friday 10th December at midnight. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHATEVER YOU SEND US MIGHT BE MADE PUBLIC!Thanks. Love Adam and JoeRELATED LINKSTHE FRAN LEBOWITZ READER (Originally published 1994. 2021 reissue includes new preface by Fran Lebowitz.) (WATERSTONES)FRA

Adam talks with British actor and comedian Kayvan Novak about how he made the transition from being a jobbing actor dealing with his share of typecasting, to creating comic characters from a wide range of nationalities and ethnicities on Fonejacker and Facejacker, and the joys and dangers of doing so. And there's a clash of the BBC documentarians as Kayvan unleashes the full force of his uncanny Louis Theroux impression and Adam does his best to respond with Adam Curtis.Recorded face to facejacker (oh dear) in London on 21st June, 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episode.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM ON YOUR OWN PERSONAL BEATLES PODCAST - 2021 (APPLE PODCASTS)DAVID BOWIE SEASON COMING TO BFI SOUTHBANK - 2021 (MUSICNEWS WEBSITE)BEST OF FONEJACKER COMPILATION (YOUTUBE)4 LIONS FUNNIEST MOMENTS - 2010 (YOUTUBE)BEST OF WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS SEASON 1 PT 1 - 2019 (YOUTUBE)KAYVAN NOVAK IMPRESSES LORRAINE WITH HIS SEAN CONNERY IMPRESSION - 2017 (YOUTUBE)SEAN CONNERY ON P

Adam talks with British actor, comedian and writer Katy Wix about brain fog, not making it America, a stressful improv audition Adam and Katy both attended in 2006, eating anxieties, dead parents and Katy's book Delicacy: A Memoir about Cake and Death.There's also a clip from the archives of Adam and Joe talking about the improv audition soon after it happened.PLEASE BE AWARE: The conversation with Katy also includes a detailed description of a car accident she was involved in (around 37 minutes in. Skip ahead 10 minutes if you want to miss it).This episode was recorded remotely on July 27th, 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSAN IDLER'S MANUAL by TOM HODGKINSON - 2021 (IDLER WEBSITE)SODAJERKER 10th ANNIVERSARY Q&A WITH ADAM BUXTON - 2021 (SODAJERKER WEBSITE)DELICACY: A MEMOIR ABOUT CAKE AND DEATH by KATY WIX - 2021 (WATERSTONES)KATY WIX TASKMASTERMIND - 2019 (YOUTUBE)KATY WIX WON A MEET AND GREET WITH DIRE STRAITS - ALAN DAVIES AS

Adam talks with American writer, investigative journalist and podcaster Patrick Radden Keefe about his books Empire Of Pain, which tells the story of the wealthy American family behind the opioid crisis, and Say Nothing about the troubles in Northern Ireland.This episode was recorded remotely on July 7th, 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenBRYAN GLICK GOFUNDME PAGEKEYBOARD FANTASIES Directed by POSY DIXON - 2019 (KEYBOARD FANTASIES WEBSITE)RELATED LINKSPATRICK RADDEN KEEFE WEBSITEA LOADED GUN by PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE - 2013 (THE NEW YORKER)Patrick's piece about about Amy Bishop, the Harvard Ph.D. who in February, 2010, opened fire at a biology department meeting after being refused tenure at the University of Alabama.WIND OF CHANGE PODCAST - 2020 (CROOKED MEDIA WEBSITE)THE FAMILY THAT BUILT AND EMPIRE OF PAIN by PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE - 2017 (NEW YORKER ARTICLE)Patrick's original piece about the Sackler family.THE OPIOID CRISIS - 2021 (NATIONAL INSTITU

Adam talks with British actor, comedian, writer and director Julia Davis about stinky hotel rooms, dead parents, Julia's early forays into comedy, separating the art from the artist and much else.This episode was recorded face to face on October 26th, 2021 in London.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSINTERVIEW WITH JULIA DAVIS BY PAUL FLYNN - 2010 (THE GENTLEWOMAN)INTERVIEW WITH JULIA DAVIS BY HARRIET GIBSONE - 2018 (THE GUARDIAN)HUMAN REMAINS - ROB BRYDON AND JULIA DAVIS CHARACTER IMPROVISATIONS (YOUTUBE)JAM (CHRIS MORRIS SKETCH SHOW) - SPOT REMOVER - 2000 (YOUTUBE)NIGHTY NIGHT - I LOVE MEAT - 2004 (YOUTUBE)IN CONVERSATION WITH JULIA DAVIS AND THE MAKERS OF NIGHTY NIGHT (LIVE EVENT AT THE BFI SOUTHBANK) - 2018 (YOUTUBE)NIGHTY NIGHT SERIES 2 OUTTAKES - (YOUTUBE)MORNING HAS BROKEN PILOT - 2014 (YOUTUBE)No audio on this copy for the 1st minute during the credit sequence.HUNDERBY COMPILATION - 2015 (YOUTUBE)CAMPING EPISODE 1 - 2016 (YOUTUBE)SAL

Adam talks with British comedian Darren Harriott about tech gripes and childhood gadgets before talk turns to Darren's childhood in the West Midlands, the events that lead to him leaving behind gang life and his relationship with his troubled father.Conversation recorded remotely on May 26th, 2021PLEASE BE AWARE - THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF SUICIDECOPING WHEN SOMEONE DIES BY SUICIDE (CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CENTRE)Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenJET NOISE EXPLAINED - 2021 (EASTERN DAILY PRESS)RELATED LINKSDARREN HARRIOTT ON BEING FROM THE BLACK COUNTRY (STAND UP FOR LIVE COMEDY) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)DARREN HARRIOTT ON GENDER (FROM LIVE AT THE APOLLO) - 2018 (FACEBOOK)DARREN HARRIOTT: BLACK LABEL - 2019 (RADIO 4)DARREN HARRIOTT ON INSTAGRAMDARREN HARRIOTT ON TWITTER  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with American writer and humorist David Sedaris about foul mouthed children, dead dads, killer cows, giving offence, surprising defecation techniques, and why David might not dislike dogs as much as he thought he did.THIS EPISODE CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE AND DISCUSSION OF TOPICS SOME PEOPLE MAY FIND OFFENSIVE This conversation was recorded remotely on the 28th August, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell and Becca Ptaszynski for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSHAPPY GO LUCKY (A NEW PIECE BY DAVID SEDARIS) - 2021 (THE NEW YORKER) CARNIVAL OF SNACKERY - DIARIES VOLUME TWO by DAVID SEDARIS - 2021 (WATERSTONES)GROWING UP SEDARIS (THE AGENDA WITH STEVE PAIKIN) - 2018 (YOUTUBE)Some good insightful moments in this interview with Canadian journalist Steve PaikinDAVID SEDARIS ON DREW BARRYMORE'S CHAT SHOW - 2020 (YOUTUBE)MASTERCLASS WEBSITE (INCLUDING DAVID SEDARIS INTERVIEW)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

DESCRIPTIONAdam talks with American writer Colson Whitehead, whose novels The Underground Railroad and The Nickel Boys made him only the fourth writer to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction twice, about writing routines, anxiety management and the challenges of trying to look on the positive side of life, literary influences, music, getting stoned and watching 'Platoon', his new heist novel Harlem Shuffle and one of the many memorable parts from The Underground Railroad.This conversation was recorded remotely on 1st of July 2021Thanks to Matt Lamont for conversation editing and Séamus Murphy-Mitchell and Becca Ptaszynski for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSTHE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WAS NO FANTASY (by FERGUS M BORDEWICH) - 2021 (WALL STREET JOURNAL)GUARDIAN INTERVIEW WITH COLSON WHITEHEAD (by SEAN O'HAGAN) - 2020 (GUARDIAN WEBSITE)REVIEW OF HARLEM SHUFFLE by COLSON WHITEHEAD - 2021 (KIRKUS WEBSITE)HOW BARRY JENKINS AND COLSON WHITEHEAD MADE THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD (by HUNTER

Adam talks with British comedian Lauren Pattison and there's singing from folk singer/traditional music specialist Sam Lee.Conversations with Lauren and Sam recorded remotely in April 2021 Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production supportPodcast artwork by Helen GreenHELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS - PLEASE DONATE TO ST MUNGOSLAUREN PATTISON RELATED LINKSLAUREN PATTISON - LADY MUCK (COMEDY SPECIAL) - 2017 (AMAZON)CONVERSATIONS AGAINST LIVING MISERABLY PODCAST - 2019 - 2020 (ACAST)THE MOST GOOGLED QUESTIONS ON GOOGLE PODCAST - 2020 (ANCHOR)SAM LEE RELATED LINKSSAM LEE WEBSITESAM LEE - THE MOON SHINES BRIGHT FEAT. LIZ FRASER (LIVE AT RAK STUDIOS) WITH BERNARD BUTLER - 2019 (YOUTUBE)SAM LEE INTERVIEW - 2020 (EVENING STANDARD)SINGING WITH NIGHTINGALES (SAM LEE AND THE NEST COLLECTIVE) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)4 HOURS OF NIGHTINGALE SONG (YOUTUBE)NATHAN EVANS - WELLERMAN (TIK TOK SEA SHANTY) - 2021 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with British comedian Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) about breakfast, bad language, encounters with music legends, art and the politics of DadaRecorded face to face (at a respectful and safe distance of course) on September 10th, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenADAM BUXTON RAMBLES - 2021 BOOK TOUR DATESRELATED LINKSVIC REEVES ARTTHE SMELL OF REEVES AND MORTIMER - COUNTRYFILE -1995 (YOUTUBE)REEVES AND MORTIMER BBC DOCUMENTARY (OMNIBUS) - 1997 (YOUTUBE)VIC AND BOB'S AFTERNOON DELIGHTS - PHOTOSHOOT - 2011 (YOUTUBE)VIC AND BOB WITH TOM JONES - 2000 (YOUTUBE)VIC REEVES AND THE WONDERSTUFF - DIZZY - 1992 (YOUTUBE)EMF, VIC REEVES AND BOB MORTIMER - I'M A BELIEVER - 1995 (YOUTUBE)DADA AND SURREALISM - EUROPE AFTER THE RAIN - 1978 (YOUTUBE)This documentary examines the work of the leading exponents of Dada and Surrealism, from the First World War through the 1920s and 1930s.MEANING ALWAYS FOLLOWS FORM - ARTICLE by CAROL RUMENS ON HUGO BALL'S POEM 'GADJI B

Adam talks with British comedy writer Georgia Pritchett about writing on the hit TV show Succession, turning anxieties into characters and other important business.Thanks to Becca Ptaszynksi for her work on this episode and to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenSIGNED BOOKSIf you'd like a copy of Ramble Book signed, please send it along with an SAE to: PBJ Management22 Rathbone StreetLondon, W1T 1LGPLEASE NOTE: I can't guarantee how long it will take to get back to you so if you need it for a particular date, send it well in advance. Thanks!RELATED LINKSMY MESS IS A BIT OF A LIFE: ADVENTURES IN ANXIETY by GEORGIA PRITCHETT - 2021 (WATERSTONES)GEORGIA PRITCHETT ON SWEARING, SUCCESSION AND ANXIETY - 2021 (INDEPENDENT WEBSITE)INSIDE EPISODE 5 OF SUCCESSION - I WENT TO MARKET - 2018 (YOUTUBE)NORM MACDONALD LAST STAND UP ON LETTERMAN - 2015 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with American comedian, actor and writer Sarah Silverman about acid trips, adapting to changing times, defunding the police, farts, public toilet cleaning compulsions, Sarah's time writing on American comedy show Saturday Night Live in 1993, the striking voice messages left by listeners to her podcast and other important business.This conversation was recorded in April 2021CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSTHE VIP (VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE) PODCAST (ACAST)GEAR4MUSIC (FOR MUSIC AND PODCASTING GEAR)SARAH SILVERMAN PODCAST (ART19)THE SARAH SILVERMAN PROGRAMME SE01E01 - OFFICER JAY (YOUTUBE) SARAH SILVERMAN - GIVE THE JEW GIRL TOYS - 2005 (YOUTUBE)IN CONVERSATION WITH SARAH SILVERMAN - 2015 (YOUTUBE)ON LINE STREAMED EVENT REVIEW BY BRIAN LOGAN - 2021 (GUARDIAN)SARAH SILVERMAN IS CANCELLED - 2019 (REASON WEBSITE)SARAH SILVERMAN ON CONAN - 2020 (YOUTUBE)TINY TIM - LIVING IN THE SUNLIGHT (VIDEO FOR ADAM BUXT

Adam talks with Irish comedian Tommy Tiernan about the dangers of comedy being misunderstood, Ireland, hair loss and erectile dysfunction. We also talked about parents and the way relationships with dead loved ones keep changing - PLEASE NOTE: the subject of suicide comes up in that part of the conversation.COPING WHEN SOMEONE DIES BY SUICIDE (CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CENTRE)Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSTOMMY TIERNAN PODCAST AND TOUR LINKS (ON TOMMY'S WEBSITE)TOMMY INTERVIEWS THE IMAM OF THE ISLAMIC CENTRE IN IRELAND (FACEBOOK)TOMMY TIERNAN INTERVIEWS STEPHEN REA - 2021 (YOUTUBE)TOMMY TIERNAN INTERVIEWS SINÉAD O'CONNOR - 2020 (YOUTUBE)TOMMY TIERNAN FIRST STAND UP SPECIAL - 2002 (YOUTUBE)TOMMY TIERNAN ON BEING RACIST WITH THE TRAVELLERS - 2016 (YOUTUBE)FUCK OFF IF YOU CAN'T TAKE A JOKE (ARTICLE ON HOT PRESS WEBSITE by NIALL STOKES ABOUT TOMMY TIERNAN 2009 SCANDAL)THE WINSTONS - AMEN BROTHER - 1969 (YOUTUBE)THE CRIME OF THE CENTURY (OPIOID EPID

Adam talks with Chilean writer Isabel Allende about lockdown marriage stress, feminism, infidelity and growing old with wisdom. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episodePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSCOVIDAID - THE UK'S NEW NATIONAL COVID 19 CHARITYFIFTH SENSE - ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY SMELL AND TASTE DISORDERSDESCRIPT - 'ALL IN ONE AUDIO AND VIDEO EDITING AS EASY AS A DOC'REVIEW OF 'LONG PETAL OF THE SEA' - 2021 (GUARDIAN)ESTHER PERREL - RETHINKING INFIDELITY (TED TALK) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)ISABEL ALLENDE - THE PRICE OF PASSION - 2021 (ELLE)ISABEL ALLENDE INTERVIEW RE. SOUL OF A WOMAN - 2021 (GUARDIAN)THE ISABEL ALLENDE FOUNDATION TOP 10 BOOKS ABOUT GROWING OLD  - 2017 (YEP, IT'S THE GUARDIAN AGAIN)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with American comedian Eric André about pranking stress, parents, drugs and his film Bad Trip, then also American musician Phoebe Bridgers plays two songs from her Grammy nominated album Punisher and chats about music, her problem with Friends and texting technique.This episode contains strong languageEric conversation recorded remotely on 29th June, 2021Phoebe conversation and music recorded 19th February, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for his work on this episode and to Becca Ptaszynksi for additional production supportPodcast artwork by Helen GreenFor all your music and podcast gear needs visit GEAR4MUSICERIC ANDRÉ LINKSBAD TRIP DELETED SCENES - 2021 (YOUTUBE)ERIC ANDRE RANKS ERIC ANDRE SHOW PRANKS - 2021 (YOUTUBE)ALEX JONES AND ERIC ANDRE CLASH IN CLEVELAND - 2016 (YOUTUBE)ERIC ANDRE TALKS DRUGS WITH HAMILTON MORRISS - 2021 (YOUTUBE)ERIC ANDRE READS FROM HIS CHILDHOOD DIARY - 2019 (YOUTUBE)BLARF - CEASE AND DESIST - 2019 (ERIC'S MUSIC ON BANDCAMP)NARDUAR VS ERIC ANDRE - 2016 (YOUTUBE)CH

Adam talks with Joe about the publication in paperback of Ramble Book, what Adam and Joe related stories might appear in the sequel and a few of the items to look out for in Adam's auction in aid of Médecins Sans Frontières.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSSEE ALL AUCTION ITEMS ON ADAM'S BLOGAUCTION RAFFLELINK FOR ADAM BUXTON AUCTION LIVE STREAM - Tuesday 18th, 7.30pm (YOUTUBE)DONATE TO MSFRAMBLE BOOK PAPERBACK - 2021 (WH SMITH)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) - 2020 (AUDIBLE)THE SPARKS BROTHERS - OFFICIAL TRAILER - 2021 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with English comedian Lee Mack about boring super heroes, bad technology, meditation, Buddhism, drugs, sweets, booze and why people feel obliged to get X rated in his presence.PLEASE NOTE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS VERY STRONG LANGUAGEThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Becca Ptaszynksy for her help on the edit.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenThis episode was recorded remotely on April 1st, 2021RELATED LINKSSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER ON ADAM'S WEBSITE (SCROLL DOWN ON HOME PAGE)DONATE TO MSF UKRACHAEL SMITH - COMICS AND ILLUSTRATIONS (RACHAEL'S WEBSITE)SAMUEL PEPYS DIARY - 13th MAY, 1665 (ENTRY ABOUT NEW WATCH)I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S NOT BUDDHA PODCAST WITH LEE MACK AND NEIL WEBSTER (GLOBALPLAYER.COM)MACK THE LIFE (LEE MACK AUTOBIOGRAPHY) - 2021 (WATERSTONES)THE SKETCH SHOW - JOCKEY (YOUTUBE)LITTLE BITBOY RAMBLE CHAT REMIX (METAPOP)RAMBLE CHAT REMIX COMPETITION WINNERS - 2021 (METAPOP WEBSITE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with American artist Laurie AndersonRecorded remotely on March 26th, 2021Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont and Scott Edwards for conversation editing. If you need help making your podcast, check out Matt and Scott's Podmonkey websitePodcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSLAURIE ANDERSON SPOTIFY PLAYLISTPARTY IN THE BARDO - LAURIE ANDERSON RADIO SHOW ON WESU ALTERNATIVE RADIOLAURIE ANDERSON - O SUPERMAN VIDEO AND BIG SCIENCE VINYL - 1982 (SMARTURL)O SUPERMAN ON TOP OF THE POPS - 1981 (YOUTUBE)THE HEART OF A DOG (TRAILER) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)LAURIE ANDERSON INTERVIEW ABOUT HEART OF A DOG (DP/30) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)ALL THE THINGS I LOST IN THE FLOOD (BOOK by LAURIE ANDERSON) - 2018 (GOODREADS)ALL THE THINGS I LOST IN THE FLOOD (LIVE SHOW) - 2018 (YOUTUBE)ADAM LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) (WATERSTONES)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with English comedian Tom Allen about music, self loathing, dreams of being a British butler and camp sci-fi movies.Recorded remotely on January 19th, 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green RELATED LINKSMSF UKNO SHAME by TOM ALLEN - 2021 (GOODREADS WEBSITE)ADAM ON TAPE NOTES PODCAST - 2021 (TAPE NOTES WEBSITE)SUSAN SONTAG - NOTES ON CAMP - 1964 (PDF)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.