The Adam Buxton Podcast

Adam talks with British writer, columnist and creative director Raven Smith about parents and surrogacy, erasing history in the wake of the George Floyd killing, dangerous biscuits, Charlie Bucket's grandparents, and what most people would do if they were told they had 6 minutes to live. This conversation was recorded remotely on June 18th, 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 LINKSUNMUTE PODCAST FESTIVAL - ADAM BUXTON AND SUZI RUFFELL, 21st OCTOBER, 2020RAVEN SMITH'S TRIVIAL PURSUITS (2020, WATERSTONES)HOLLYWOOD CRIME SCENE PODCAST (ON ACAST)JIM CARREY RECOUNTS BEING IN HAWAII DURING FALSE MISSILE ALERT (HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, July 2020)WOW PRESENTS PLUS (SIGN UP TO STREAM THE ADAM AND JOE SHOW ETC.) NEW ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) (WATERSTONES)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)  See acast.com/privac

Adam talks to British pop star Robbie Williams about insecurity, oversensitivity, UFO sightings, what it's like to be dissed by a musical hero from beyond the grave, whether Adam will be invited to Robbie's private island, why the Brit Awards weren't fun, and Adam plays Robbie his rude version of Rudebox.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSWOW PRESENTS PLUS (SIGN UP TO STREAM THE ADAM AND JOE SHOW ETC.) NEW ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (HARDBACK) (WATERSTONES)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)ROBBIE WILLIAMS - STAYIN' ALIVE ("CORONAOKE" LIVE) (2020, YOUTUBE)JON RONSON AND ROBBIE WILLIAMS JOURNEY TO THE OTHER SIDE (2008, RADIO 4 PROG ON YOUTUBE)ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND RUFUS WAINWRIGHT PLAY 'CHANGES' (2016, YOUTUBE)ROBBIE WILLIAMS AND THE HORNE SECTION PERFORM 'ANGELS' (2020, YOUTUBE)'ROBBIE WILLIAMS BONKERS PRIVATE ISLAND IDEA'

Adam talks with British journalist and author Caitlin Moran about sex, farts, dog snogs and genitals, however in amongst all that there is a serious section about eating disorders. The conversation was recorded remotely on September 2nd, 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSBEAT - EATING DISORDER CHARITYEVA MUSBY - HELPING YOU FREE YOUR CHILD OF AN EATING DISORDERMORE THAN A WOMAN by CAITLIN MORAN (WATERSTONES)JOHN CUSACK INTERVIEW GETS OFF TO A HORRIBLE START (2007, YOUTUBE)I misremembered this clip as an interviewer misremembering a list of John Cusack films. Actually she only misremembered one, but she misremembered it in style.HOW TO BUILD A GIRL - TRAILER (2020, YOUTUBE)ADAM ON THE WATERSTONES PODCAST WITH WILL RYCROFTADAM ON HOW TO FAIL PODCAST WITH ELIZABETH DAY (APPLE PODCASTS)RAMBLE BOOK CARDI B BOOK ADGEAR4MUSIC - BEECASTER USB MICROPHONE  See ac

Adam talks with British writer Zadie Smith.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen Green https://helengreenillustration.com/RELATED LINKSZADIE SMITH - INTIMATIONS (2020, WATERSTONES)INTIMATIONS (AUDIOBOOK READ BY ZADIE) (ON AUDIBLE)ZADIE SMITH ON SHAME, RAGE AND WRITING (2018, YOUTUBE)ZADIE SMITH INTERVIEWED BY SYNNE RIFBJERG (2017, YOUTUBE)BOBBY SHMURDA'S PAROLE HEARING (COMPLEX WEBSITE, 2020)NEW ADAM BUXTON WEBSITEADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK) (2020, AUDIBLE)PRE-ORDER SIGNED HARDBACK COPIES OF RAMBLE BOOK AT WATERSTONES (2020)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with British journalist Helen Lewis about her book Difficult Women, A History of Feminism In 11 Fights, her encounter with Canadian clinical psychologist and author Jordan Peterson who Helen interviewed for GQ magazine in 2018, the downside of keeping up to date with current affairs and much else.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing. Podcast artwork by Helen GreenRELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)PRE-ORDER SIGNED HARDBACK COPIES OF RAMBLE BOOK AT WATERSTONES (2020)DIFFICULT WOMEN by HELEN LEWIS (GUARDIAN REVIEW by RACHEL COOKE, 2020)THE ERIN PIZZEY SECTION FROM DIFFICULT WOMEN (THE ATLANTIC, 2020)MY EXPERIENCE OF INTERVIEWING JORDAN PETERSON by HELEN LEWIS (GQ , 2018)HELEN LEWIS INTERVIEWS JORDAN PETERSON FOR GQ (YOUTUBE, 2018)HELEN LEWIS ARTICLES FOR THE ATLANTICARTICLE ABOUT THE UNDOING PROJECT (THE NEW YORKER, 2016)THE POWER OF BAD (HOW THE NEGATIVITY EFFECT RULES US AND HOW WE CAN RULE IT) by JOHN TI

Adam talks with guitarist Ed O'Brien about embarrassing Radiohead videos, stolen mini discs, getting cosmic, the romance of space, whether Ed really is the 59th greatest guitarist of all time and his new solo project EOB.This conversation was recorded in London in early March 2020.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing and Dan Hawkins for bass playing on the Star Trek jingle (Star Trek theme composed by Alexander Courage)RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)PRE-ORDER SIGNED HARDBACK COPIES OF RAMBLE BOOK AT WATERSTONES (2020)EOB (ED'S SOLO PROJECT) - BRASIL (2020 MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE)EOB - SHANGRI-LA (2020 MUSIC VIDEO ON YOUTUBE)RADIOHEAD - HACKED OK COMPUTER MINIDISCS (2019 YOUTUBE PLAYLIST)ED TEACHES BEGINNER GUITARISTS HOW TO PLAY CREEP (2020, YOUTUBE)MEETING PEOPLE IS EASY (1998 RADIOHEAD DOC ON YOUTUBE)RADIOHEAD - STOP WHISPERING (1993 MUSIC VIDEO ON DAILY MOTION)REVIEW OF THE GUITAR ED DESIGNED - THE EOB FENDER

Adam talks with British writer and comedian Holly Walsh about stand up, boarding schools, farts (and other things you don't want to hear in a podcast), Hilary Clinton and the problem with mopping. The conversation was recorded remotely on June 30th, 2020.At the end of the podcast there's also a short chat with comedian Richard Herring about how we can support live comedy in COVID times.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSSAVE LIVE COMEDY (PETITION ETC.)JUST GIVING PAGE FOR COMEDIANSBRAZILLIAN POP GEMS OF THE 60s & 70s (SPOTIFY PLAYLIST, 2020)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE, 2020)PRE-ORDER SIGNED HARDBACK COPIES OF RAMBLE BOOK AT WATERSTONES (2020)THE OTHER ONE (BBC I-PLAYER, 2020)THE R&B FEELING (DOCUMENTARY ON VIMEO, 2015)The R&B Feeling is a documentary directed by Marcus Werner Hed with Nathaniel Mellors about artist Bob Parks - his outrageous performances, fall from grace, complex relationships, fi

Adam talks lockdown TV and bereavement with his old friend Joe Cornish.WARNING 1: In the course of talking about the TV show Escape At Dannemora we discuss aspects of the plot and certain details that I don't think would spoil your enjoyment of it, but if you're worried, you could skip to 22.30 and you should be OK.WARNING 2: This podcast contains swearing, wobbly crying voice, a fart and some eating sounds.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSESCAPE AT DANNEMORA (YOUTUBE TRAILER, 2018)GRAYSON PERRY'S ART CLUB (GUARDIAN ARTICLE, APRIL 2020)COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT) (OVERVIEW ON NHS WEBSITE)CAN I GET FREE THERAPY OR COUNSELLING? (NHS WEBSITE)FIND AN ON LINE THERAPIST (HARLEY THERAPY PLATFORM)NOTE: I haven't used this platform so cannot personally vouch for it.S. FISCHER VERLAG PUBLISHING  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with British poet, rapper and podcaster George Mpanga, aka George The Poet. Recorded in front of a live audience at The London podcast Festival, September 13th, 2019.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)ROSIE BOUNCING AT OFFER OF WALK (YOUTUBE, 2015)HAVE YOU HEARD GEORGE'S PODCAST? - EPISODE 2 (POPCORN) (2018)GEORGE READS A LOCKDOWN POEM ON RADIO 4'S WORLD AT ONE (2020)GEORGE THE POET ON HATE CRIME (2017)GEORGE THE POET - THE BEAUTY OF UNION (2017)LD 67 MEETS GEORGE THE POET (YOUTUBE, 2018)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys a rambly conversation with American comedian and writer Sara Barron in front of a live audience at the London Podcast Festival, September 2019.RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)SARA BARRON LIVE AT THE APOLLO (2019, FACEBOOK)BOOKS BY SARA BARRON (SARA'S WEBSITE)EDDIE REDMAYNE IN JUPITER RISING (2015, YOUTUBE)MARK RONSON IN LADY GAGA DOCUMENTARY (2017, YOUTUBE)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with American musician and producer Nile Rodgers about his unconventional upbringing, fashion and drug experiments, working with Bowie and much more. This episode was recorded at Abbey Road studios, London in November 2018.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing.RELATED LINKSPRE-ORDER SIGNED HARDBACK COPIES OF RAMBLE BOOK AT WATERSTONES (2020)ADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) (2020)KIDS WRITE JOKES (WATERSTONES)LE FREAK: AN UPSIDE DOWN STORY OF FAMILY, DISCO, AND DESTINY by NILE RODGERS (2011)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys a remote ramble with British musician Laura Marling who also plays three songs - Fortune, The End Of The Affair and Song For Our Daughter - from her latest album. Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing.RELATED LINKSTHE SAMARITANS: DONATE OR CALLPIETA HOUSE (IRELAND): DONATE OR CONTACTADAM BUXTON'S RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIO BOOK AT AUDIBLE) LAURA'S ISOLATION GUITAR TUTORIALS (2020, YOUTUBE)LAURA'S GUITAR HEROES PLAYLIST (2020, SPOTIFY)LAURA MARLING LIVE ON KEXP (2017)ANTHONY FANTANO REVIEW OF 'SONG FOR OUR DAUGHTER (2020)LAURA'S PODCAST - REVERSAL OF THE MUSE (2016)SAM LIDDICOTT ON LAURA MARLING (2019)NEIL YOUNG - BBC CONCERT (INCLUDING DANCE, DANCE, DANCE) (1971)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with journalist and documentary presenter Louis Theroux about his lockdown podcast Grounded, Adam's book, advertisements for face exercisers on the internet, a brilliant/boring art film, Louis' time with the Tiger King (CONTAINS MINOR SPOILER FOR NETFLIX DOC) and bonding over the Beatles.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSRAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK AT APPLE)RAMBLE BOOK (AUDIOBOOK AT AUDIBLE - use Audible free trial to listen for nothing)LOUIS THEROUX - GROUNDED PODCASTGEAR4MUSIC (ON LINE MUSIC EQUIPMENT STORE)MATTHEW BARNEY - CREMASTER CYCLE TRAILER (VIMEO)CREMASTER MUSCLE FUNCTION INFOPELVIC FLOOR EXERCISE INFOBABOON BOTTOM INFO  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with English-Cypriot actor and comedian Natasia Demetriou about lockdown life, celebrity sing-alongs, fascinating animal sex facts, how to say something extraordinary at a Q&A and much more non essential stuff.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSERATO - CALL YOUR GIRLFRIEND (2011)EMMA STONE & MAYA RUDOLPH - CALL YOUR GIRLFRIEND (MAYA AND MARTY, 2016) (TWITTER)A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF THE CUPS PHENOMENON (VULTURE, 2013)TASH DEMETRIOU AT WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS Q&A, SXSW (2019)TASH DEMETRIOU - LOVE ISLAND AUDITION TAPE (2017)REVIVED (ELLIE & NATASIA) (2017)MUMS THE WORD (ELLIE & NATASIA) (2019)INTERNET NAILS (ELLIE & NATASIA) (2019)ASK RONNA PODCASTADAM BUXTON PODCAST EP.62 (ADAM & JOE WITH SILLY SAUSAGE) (2017)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with British stand up comedian Romesh Ranganathan. This conversation was recorded on March 10th, 2020, a couple of weeks before the UK Coronavirus lockdown began.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for conversation editing.RELATED LINKSPREORDER RAMBLE BOOK WITH FREE TRIAL ON AUDIBLEHIP HOP SAVED MY LIFE PODCASTROMESH 'STRAIGHT OUTTA CRAWLEY' AUDIOBOOKBLUE CROSS - PETS AND CORONAVIRUS INFO  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with Canadian author and journalist Malcolm GladwellPart of the conversation with Malcolm focusses on how surprising circumstantial factors may prevent some people from acting on suicidal impulses. If you find yourself considering taking your own life, THE SAMARITANS are a source of support for people when they feel hopeless. Please give them a call.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSDR BUCKLES' NICE WEATHER SELECTION (SPOTIFY)TALKING TO STRANGERS AUDIOBOOKMALCOLM GLADWELL’S REVISIONIST HISTORY PODCASTJON RONSON MEETS MALCOM GLADWELL (BBC CULTURE SHOW, 2013)A DEFENSE OF GLADWELL (from a 2013 blog post by game designer Sam Rosenthal)RICHARD HERRING STREAMING AND VIDEOS ON TWITCH  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys a remote ramble with British actor and writer Daisy Haggard.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Matt Lamont for additional editing.RELATED LINKSSIGNED LIMITED EDITION PODCAST POSTERDR BUCKLES' LOCKDOWN RELAXORIUM PLAYLIST (SPOTIFY)BACK TO LIFE (BBC IPLAYER)TIM KEY'S LATE NIGHT POETRY PROGRAMME ADAM BUXTON READS REVIEWS FOR THE PERSUASIONISTSGUARDIAN INTERVIEW WITH DAISY (2019)'BUSTLE' INTERVIEW WITH DAISY (2019)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with Dr Xand van Tulleken about the Coronavirus crisis, how it's being handled in the UK and how Adam's own family has been adjusting to social distancing. This episode features two Skype conversations recorded on March 16 and March 22, before the announcement of the UK lockdown.Thanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support.RELATED LINKSXANDER van TULLEKEN ON TWITTER: @xandvtCORONAVIRUS, HOW TO ISOLATE YOURSELF (CHANNEL 4)AUSTERITY BLAMED FOR LIFE EXPECTANCY STALLING FOR FIRST TIME IN A DECADE (GUARDIAN ARTICLE, FEB, 2020)'MARMOT REVIEW 10 YEARS ON' (PAPER ON EFFECTS OF POVERTY) (FEB, 2020)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam enjoys more 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 (and Harry and Cal from Hooton Tennis Club!)BLUE CROSS PET CHARITYFOODBANKS - THE TRUSSELL TRUSTADAM BUXTON 2020 BOOK TOURBRITTANY BROSKI - KOMBUCHA GIRL (TIK TOK)BRITTANY BROSKI - LOVE ISLAND PT 2 (TIK TOK)JOE CORNISH ON INSTAGRAMJOHN HIGGS - THE FUTURE STARTS HERESOUNDICULOUS GAME (JOHN LEWIS)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Adam talks with Scottish comedian, actor, musician and artist Sir Billy ConnollyThanks to Séamus Murphy-Mitchell for production support and to Anneka Myson for additional editing.RELATED LINKSADAM BUXTON 2020 BOOK TOURBILLY CONNOLLY - TALL TALES AND WEE STORIES (2019 BOOK)BILLY CONNOLLY - CRUCIFIXION ROUTINE (YOUTUBE)BILLY CONNOLLY - SOLO CONCERT (1974, STAND UP ALBUM ON SPOTIFY)BILLY CONNOLLY - STAND UP COMPILATION (YOUTUBE)BILLY CONNOLLY - DEAD WIFE JOKE ON PARKINSON (1975, YOUTUBE)BILLY CONNOLLY - MADE IN SCOTLAND (2018, BBC, IPLAYER)100 WORDS THAT PROVE YOU COME FROM GLASGOW (THE EVENING TIMES)ADAM BUXTON PODCAST MERCH  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.