Louis sits down with writer, actor and comedian Steve Coogan in the first episode of the new series. Steve discusses falling in and out of love with Alan Partridge, literally wearing Jimmy Savile’s shoes in ‘The Reckoning’, and being sober after his ‘delayed adolescence’. Warning: 1970s mother-in-law jokes are included.
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Nov 4
John Cooper Clarke on touring with the Buzzcocks, meeting Chuck Berry, and inspiring the Arctic Monkeys
In this episode, Louis speaks with the Poet Laureate of Punk, the Bard of Salford, the Doctor: performance poet John Cooper Clarke. The pair discuss John’s time touring with the Buzzcocks, meeting Chuck Berry backstage, and how his poetry inspired Alex Turner to form Arctic Monke ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 28
Naomi Klein discusses the dangers of data centres, Steve Bannon’s hip hop musical and why our tech overlords want to be edgelords
Louis sits down with writer, activist and filmmaker Naomi Klein. They discuss Steve Bannon’s hip hop musical, why data centres are so dangerous, and the tech overlords/edgelords that inspired her latest book, End Times Fascism. Warnings: Strong language and adult themes. Links/At ... Show More
1h 9m
Oct 20
Vinnie Jones on getting sober, mediating with Steven Seagal, and the Gazza incident
Louis is back on the road, this time to visit actor, footballer and professional hard man Vinnie Jones at his Sussex farm. The pair discuss Vinnie’s journey to sobriety, a bizarre standoff with Steven Seagal, and the real story behind those photos with Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne. War ... Show More
1h 20m
Feb 2025
Steve Coogan, potato, cheese & onion pie and a rhubarb & pear crumble
Nick and Angela welcome their first guest of series 7 to Dish HQ.
Legendary actor, comedian, writer and producer Steve Coogan was born in Lancashire. His career began on Spitting Image in the 80s, and he is most celebrated for his portrayal of the iconic Alan Partridge. He has e ... Show More
35m 13s
Oct 2025
Stevie Martin - Series 20 Ep. 8
This week on the Podcast, Ed is joined by comedian, writer and actor Stevie Martin! They chat all things Taskmaster — from chaotic challenges to the advice Stevie offered Phil Ellis. All of this plus Stevie gives us a glimpse into her stand-up tour, Clout. For tickets to Stevie's ... Show More
53m 3s
<p>Comedian and actor Steve Coogan feels quietly optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.</p>
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<p>Steve sits down with Conan to talk about channeling comic persona Alan Partridge, Steve’s newest film <em>Greed</em>, portraying Stan Laurel in <em>Stan & Ollie</em>, a ... Show More
