The Adam Buxton Podcast

Adam talks with British writer Kazuo Ishiguro (Remains Of the Day, Never Let Me Go, The Buried Giant, Klara and the Sun) about sci-fi, artificial intelligence, the nature of emotions and whether an AI Rosie would be as good as the real thing.Recorded remotely on 7th December, 2020Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSDONATE TO MARIE CURIEKLARA AND THE SUN by KAZUO ISHIGURO - 2021 (WATERSTONES)KAZUO ISHIGURO, NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE - OFFICIAL INTERVIEW (2017, YOUTUBE)KAZUO ISHIGURO ON REMAINS OF THE DAY - 2017 (YOUTUBE)THE REMAINS OF THE DAY - DELETED SCENE (YOUTUBE)THE BURIED GIANT (INTERVIEW AND Q&A) - 2015 (YOUTUBE)THE THREE BODY PROBLEM by LIU CIXIN -2008 (AUDIOBOOK)FRAN LEBOWITZ - PRETEND IT'S A CITY (TRAILER) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)THE TERROR (TRAILER) - 2018 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with New Zealand born comedian, actor and writer Rose Matafeo and unveils a few Ramble Chat remix competition winners.Conversation recorded remotely on 18th February 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Scott Edwards for conversation editing. If you need help making your podcast, check out Scott's Podmonkey website that he set up with Matt Lamont who also edits this podcast.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSROSE MATAFEO - HORNDOG ON BBC I-PLAYER - 2018ROSE MATAFEO SPEED DATES BILL HADER - 2015 (YOUTUBE)ROSE MATAFEO - MY WORLD ON FRESH - 2013 (YOUTUBE)ROSE MATAFEO'S IMPRESSIONS ON STAND UP CENTRAL - 2020 (YOUTUBE)BEST 90s R&B: 20 ESSENTIAL TRACKS FROM THE GOLDEN AGE OF R&B - 2020 (UDISCOVER MUSIC WEBSITE)ADAM BUXTON - NUTTY ROOM - 2010 (YOUTUBE)ADAM ON 'TEA WITH TWIGGY' PODCAST - 2021 (GOOGLE PODCASTS)THE BEE GEES - HOW CAN YOU MEND A BROKEN HEART (DOCUMENTARY TRAILER) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)ARTICLE ABOUT THE AETHER by MEG NEAL - 2021 (POPULAR MECHANICS WEBSITE)

Adam talks with British sporting legends Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean.This episode was recorded remotely on July 1st, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSMARIE CURIETORVILL AND DEAN WEBSITETORVILL AND DEAN - BOLERO - 1984 WINNING ROUTINE (YOUTUBE)TORVILL AND DEAN - THE RETURN (BBC DOCUMENTARY) - 1994 (YOUTUBE)THE PERFECT DAY - TORVILL AND DEAN (BBC DOCUMENTARY) - 2014 (YOUTUBE)PIERS MORGAN'S LIFE STORIES - TORVILL AND DEAN - 2013 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with journalist, documentary presenter, podcaster and school friend, Louis Theroux.This is an edited version of a conversation that took place in front of a live audience at London's Royal Festival Hall on 25th September, 2019.I was there to interview Louis about his book, Gotta Get Theroux This, and as well as serious subjects like eating disorders and the abuses perpetrated by Michael Jackson, we covered lighter topics like the strange rumours about Louis circulated by the late sinister PR guru Max Clifford.We also covered Theroux memes, Theroux tattoos, the secrets of Theroux's interviewing technique, and my concerns with how Louis described the teenage me in his book.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and Emma Corsham for conversation editingThanks also to the Royal Festival Hall events team for letting me use this edited version of the recording here.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S BLOGRAMBLE BOOK  by ADAM BUXTON - 2020 (AUDIOBOOK AT APPLE)RAM

Adam talks with Irish musician and former Moloko member Róisín Murphy about hotel room destruction, her childhood in Ireland, mispronouncing Irish names, and memories of 9/11, among other things. Adam and Róisín also collaborate on a song that contains some tips for staying positive.Conversation recorded remotely on 5th February 2021.Thanks 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 website.Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S BLOGRÓISÍN MURPHY'S YOUTUBE CHANNELRÓISÍN MURPHY - MURPHY'S LAW (ACOUSTIC, LIVE AT HOME FOR FESTIVAL MARVIN 9.5) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)RÓISÍN MURPHY - THE TIME IS NOW (ACOUSTIC, LIVE AT HOME FOR FESTIVAL MARVIN 9.5) - 2020 (YOUTUBE)MOLOKO - THE FLIPSIDE (Directed by Garth Jennings of Hammer and Tongs) - 1998 (YOUTUBE)RÓISÍN MURPHY - MURPHY'S LAW ON THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW - 2020 (YOUTUBE)CLIVE DAVIS DOCUMENTARY - THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR L

Adam enjoys a rambling conversation with Canadian comedian Tony Law.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell and Owen Donovan for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKS TONY LAW'S VIRTUE CHAMBER ECHO BRAVO AND THE TONEZONE (TWITCH TV)TONY LAW TAUNTS THE PEOPLE OF THE FUTURE - 2006 (YOUTUBE)SUPPORT TONY ON KO-FIKo-Fi is a bit like Patreon - it's a web platform that enables people to take donations from people who enjoy their work that help to cover the cost of whatever they happen to be putting out into the world.TONY LAW WEBSITETHE GENIUS OF SYNECHDOCHE NEW YORK - 2014 (YOUTUBE)THE ALEXEI SAYLE PODCAST - 2021 (FACEBOOK)ALEXEI SAYLE'S LOCKDOWN BIKE RIDE 4: HAMPSTEAD TO KING'S CROSS - 2020 (YOUTUBE)DAVID BYRNE ON BIKING IN NY - 2009 (YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys a rambling conversation with British author and host of the How To Fail podcast, Elizabeth Day.PLEASE NOTE - the second half of the podcast touches on dealing with the death of a child, infertility and miscarriage.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSFAILOSOPHY - A HANDBOOK FOR WHEN THINGS GO WRONG by ELIZABETH DAY - 2020 (WATERSTONES)ELIZABETH'S WEBSITEGEAR4MUSIC - BEECASTER USB MICROPHONETHE HORNE SECTION PODCASTSONG EXPLODER PODCASTIT'S A PIXIES PODCASTJOHN COOPER CLARKE - I WANNA BE YOURS (AUDIOBOOK) - 2020 (AUDIBLE)SIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER AT THE ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) - 2020 (WATERSTONES)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) - 2020 (AUDIBLE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with British comedian Stewart Lee about comedy, music and the film King Rocker, a documentary he's made with director Michael Cumming about Robert Lloyd of legendary cult Birmingham band The Nightingales.Recorded remotely on January 21st, 2021.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSSIGN UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER (ADAM BUXTON WEBSITE) NATIVE INSTRUMENTS RAMBLE CHAT REMIX COMPETITION (METAPOP WEBSITE)ANGEL COMEDY SUPPORT PAGE (AND SITCOM EPISODE STARRING ADAM BUXTON!)BILL MURRAY PUB LOCKDOWN SITCOM TRAILER - 2021ROCK DAD CAR QUIZ SKETCH FROM 'RUSH HOUR' - 2007 (YOUTUBE)LAURIE ANDERSON - O SUPERMAN (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (1982, YOUTUBE)ROBERT LLOYD AND THE NIGHTINGALES RELATEDKING ROCKER TRAILER - 2020 (YOUTUBE)FUZZBOX (feat. ROBERT LLOYD, TED CHIPPINGTON) - ROCKIN' WITH RITA (HEAD TO TOE) (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - 1986 (YOUTUBE)ROBERT LLOYD ON SOLITARY DRINKING - 2009 (THE QUIETUS)STEWART LEE'S ROBERT LL

Adam enjoys some festive waffle cake with his old friend Joe CornishConversation recorded remotely on 19th December 2020Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional conversation editing. Matt's recently set up his own podcast company, called PodMonkey. If any of you podcats have a podcast that needs making then get in touch via www.podmonkey.co.ukAdam Buxton Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)https://www.audible.co.uk/ep/title?asin=0008293368&source_code=M2M30DFT1BkSH101514006S&&ipRedirectOverride=trueADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) (WATERSTONES)https://www.waterstones.com/book/ramble-book/adam-buxton/9780008293345THE STAVES - GOOD WOMAN PLAYLIST (SPOTIFY PLAYLIST)https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ppXKiMcxlCewFixTRz5vm?si=LRFVZWHGRE6Uu-3x96cmGgTHE STAVES - I'M ON FIRE (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN COVER) (2015, YOUTUBE) hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LVW9

Adam talks with British musician Paul McCartney about, among other things, his favourite snacks and British TV panel shows, what Bob Dylan is really like, whether the modern world is scarier than the 60s, how he and John Lennon really got on after the Beatles broke up, and why he no longer picks up hitch hikers.Recorded remotely on November 18th, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenMcCARTNEY MUSIC MONTAGEHey Jude - The Beatles (single, 1968)I Don't Know - Paul McCartney (Egypt Station, 2018)Yesterday - The Beatles (Help!, 1965)Live and Let Die - Wings (single, 1973)Waterfalls - Paul McCartney (McCartney II, 1980)Helter Skelter - The Beatles (The Beatles, aka The White Album, 1968)Fine Line - Paul McCartney (Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, 2005)Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney (McCartney I, 1970)Paperback Writer - The Beatles (single, 1966)Getting Better - The Beatles (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club

Adam talks with American actor, writer, singer, songwriter and producer, Rachel Bloom about growing up a theatre nerd in California, why the fourth series of The Crown triggered me, whether Americans are better at doing British accents than British people are at doing American accents and how Rachel navigated 2020 with her particular challenges including the birth of her first child and the death of her friend and musical collaborator Adam Schlesinger.Recorded remotely on 20th November, 2020Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RACHEL LINKSI WANT TO BE WHERE THE NORMAL PEOPLE ARE by RACHEL BLOOM (2020, AUDIOBOOK ON AUDIBLE)(AUDIBLE BLURB) In a collection of laugh-out-loud funny essays, all told in the unique voice (sometimes singing voice) that made her a star, Rachel writes about everything from her love of Disney, OCD and depression, weirdness and female friendships to the story of

Adam talks with British poet, writer and musician Benjamin Zephaniah.PLEASE BE AWARE: During the first 10 minutes of our conversation Benjamin told me about some relatives suffering with the effects of COVID and included some details that may be upsetting to hear for people who have lost loved ones to the disease. So if you're worried, skip past those first ten minutes and you should be OK. It's not all pandemic chat though - mainly Benjamin describes fascinatingly how managed to make the transition from angry young criminal to internationally celebrated writer.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSSAMARITANS NORWICHCHOOSE LOVE AUCTIONCHOOSE LOVE - HELP REFUGEES ON LINE STOREBENJAMIN LINKSBENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH'S WEBSITEBENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH - DIS POLICEMAN (KEEPS ON KICKING ME TO DEATH) (1982, YOUTUBE)BENJAMIN ZEPHANIAH (WITH THE WAILERS) - FREE SOUTH AFRICA (TUFF GONG) (

Adam talks with British comedian Joe Lycett about the traumatic gig where they first met, Joe's net worth according to the internet, hidden camera shows and pranks, ASMR and swearing. PLEASE NOTE THIS EPISODE CONTAINS FRANK SEX CHAT, STRONG LANGUAGE AND CLOSE RANGE MOUTH NOISES TOWARDS THE ENDRecorded face to face in March 2019Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSSUPPORT LIVE COMEDY (NEXT UP & #HECKLETHEVIRUS WEBSITE)COMEDY CLUBS NEED URGENT SUPPORT (GUARDIAN ARTICLE by JOE LYCETT, JULY 2020)LITANY - UH-HUH (MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTED by JOE LYCETT) (2020, YOUTUBE)JOE LYCETT ON TWITTERJOE LYCETT - THE KNOBHEAD SCALE (FROM THAT'S THE WAY, AH-HA, AH-HA, JOE LYCETT, 2016) (YOUTUBE)JOE LYCETT - NET WORTH, RUMORS, FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM (ARTICLE FIRM CLICKBAIT WEBSITE)ADAM ON DRUNK WOMEN SOLVING CRIME PODCAST (NOVEMBER, 2020)ADAM ON GRIEFCAST (NOVEMBER, 2020)  Se

Adam talks with Jamaican British writer Candice Carty-Williams about writing, religion, astrology, the pain of needing a pee, her podcast scepticism and daily routines with particular reference to those of computer scientist and podcaster Lex Fridman.Recorded remotely on November 6th, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSCHORTLE COMEDY BOOK FESTIVAL - SUNDAY 15TH NOVEMBER, 9PMA DRINK WITH THE IDLER - THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER, 6PMSTEWART LEE HAS A DRINK WITH THE IDLER (2020, FACEBOOK)CANDICE CARTY-WILLIAMS - QUEENIE (2019, WATERSTONES)QUEENIE REVIEW (2019, GUARDIAN WEBSITE)TAYARI JONES - AN AMERICAN MARRIAGE (2019, WATERSTONES WEBSITE)A DAY IN MY LIFE - LEX FRIDMAN (2020, YOUTUBE)LEX FRIDMAN PODCAST (PODCAST WEBSITE)NOISE GENERATOR APP (APPLE APP STORE)NOISE GENERATOR APP (FOR WINDOWS)A free app that generates brown noise (and other frequencies) that can help wit

Adam enjoys a rambling conversation with his old friend, Fran Healy of Travis about onanism, creativity and the mysterious process of songwriting, why comedians and musicians like hanging out with each other, why Adam is keen on name dropping and there's some emotional resolution after a drunken row that got out of hand 15 years ago…Recorded on the 8th October 2020 at The Pool recording studio, London.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSDR BUCKLES' TRAVIS FAVOURITES (SPOTIFY PLAYLIST)TRAVIS WEBSITEALMOST FASHIONABLE (A FILM ABOUT TRAVIS, 2018) (SKY WEBSITE)PORTRAITS FOR NHS HEROES (THOMAS CROFT WEBSITE)COREGASM - EXERCISE INDUCED ORGASM IN WOMEN (2018, INDEPENDENT)And in ICYM, some Trump related fun to mark the election.TRUMP SCOOBY DO DEEP FAKE VIDEO (2020, YOUTUBE)DONALD TRUMP SAYS CHINA (2015, YOUTUBE)DAVE CHAPPELLE SNL MONOLGUE (2020, YOUTUBE)  See

Adam enjoys a rambling conversation with British actor, comedian, and writer Miles Jupp.This conversation was recorded in London back in September 2017 but fell victim to technical problems and bad organisation, hence the THREE YEAR delay.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson and Jack Bushell for additional editing.Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSMILES JUPP WEBSITE ALL THE TIMES MILES JUPP COMPLETELY LOSES IT AND LAUGHS ON 8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN (YOUTUBE)THE ADAM AND JOE SHOW ON WOW PRESENTS PLUS (SIGN UP TO STREAM ALL 4 SERIES) NEW ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM 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 enjoys a rambling conversation with British comedian, ventriloquist, actor and director, Nina Conti.This episode was recorded remotely on September 16th, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Emma Corsham for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSRICHARD HERRING - THE PROBLEM WITH MEN (RICHARD'S WEBSITE)NINA CONTI'S DOCUMENTARY - HER MASTER'S VOICE (2012, AMAZON PRIME)NINA CONTI IN THERAPY (2017, YOUTUBE)NINA'S WEBSITE (VIDEOS, CURRENT LIVE DATES ETC.)NINA CONTI'S RAUNCHY VENTRILOQUIST TWIN STORY (2019, YOUTUBE)NINA AND MONKEY VISIT THE GYNAECOLOGIST (2014, YOUTUBE)THE ADAM AND JOE SHOW ON WOW PRESENTS PLUS (SIGN UP TO STREAM ALL 4 SERIES)NEW ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM 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 enjoys a rambling conversation with Irish writer, podcaster, comedian, musician and sometime Rubberbandit, Blindboyboatclub about comedy, music, post modernism, prank phone calls, masks, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and more.This episode was recorded remotely on October 5th, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Emma Corsham for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKS60s GARAGE ROCK PLAYLIST (SPOTIFY)A NIGHT IN WITH JOAN AND JERICHA (27th October, 2020)BLINDBOY UNDESTROYS THE WORLD (BBC iPLAYER)THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO BLINDBOY (2018, WATERSTONES)HOW BLINDBOY ACCIDENTALLY BECAME MODERN IRELAND'S BIGGEST CULTURAL EXPORT (2020, ARTICLE IN THE FACE)THE RUBBERBANDITS - HORSE OUTSIDE (2010, YOUTUBE)THE RUBBERBANDITS - SPASTIC HAWK (2011, YOUTUBE)THE RUBBERBANDITS - BLACK MAN (2011, YOUTUBE)THE RUBBERBANDITS - LIAR LIAR DANNY DYER (2012, YOUTUBE)THE RUBBERBANDITS - 'COSTA FORCHUN' (2012, YOUTUBE)BLINDBOY ON MENTAL

Adam enjoys a rambling conversation with British actor and comedian, Ellie White. CAUTION: BAD LANGUAGE AND SMUTThis episode was recorded remotely on September 10th, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Emma Corsham for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON PODCAST LIVE WITH SUZI RUFFELL (21st October, 2020)A NIGHT IN WITH JOAN AND JERICHA (27th October, 2020)ELLIE & NATASIA - INSPIRATIONAL LOCKDOWN VLOG (2020, YOUTUBE)ELLIE & NATASIA - MUMS THE WORD (2019, YOUTUBE)ELLIE & NATASIA - INTERNET NAILS (2019, YOUTUBE)ELLIE & NATASIA - SEXY AMERICAN GIRLS (2015, YOUTUBE)CARDI B AND MEGAN THEE STALLION - WAP (2020, OFFICIAL VIDEO, YOUTUBE)CARDI B AND MEGAN THEE STALLION - WAP (2020, ORIGINAL UNCENSORED AUDIO, YOUTUBE)RAMBLE BOOK CARDI B BOOK ADADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) (WATERSTONES)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)  See acast.com/privacy for privac

Adam talks with Jason and Andrew of British band Sleaford Mods about selling out, Class, musical influences, the stories behind a few of their lyrics and social media. The conversation was recorded in London comedy venue 2 Northdown in April, 2019.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKS2 NORTHDOWN COMEDY CLUB AND VENUE FOR HIRESLEAFORD MODS - STICK IN A FIVE & DISCOURSE (RECORDED FOR ADAM BUXTON PODCAST @ 2 NORTHDOWN, YOUTUBE)SLEAFORD MODS - 'JOBSEEKER' ON LATER WITH JOOLS (2015, YOUTUBE)SLEAFORD MODS - KEBAB SPIDER (2019, YOUTUBE VIDEO)Is Jason saying "Who knew?" or "Oh no!" in a parody of a posh accent? He's saying "Who knew?', but the posh "Oh no!" works too.LEFTFIELD AND SLEAFORD MODS - HEAD AND SHOULDERS (2015, YOUTUBE VIDEO)This a great music video filled with detailed inventiveness by directors Ewan Morris and Casey RaymondSLEAFORD MODS - BUNCH OF KUNST (F