Part nostalgia trip, part confessional, part masterclass in unconventional success—this is no ordinary interview podcast. In Class Clown, Seann Walsh chats to the boldest rule-breakers in entertainment, uncovering the wild tales of childhood chaos, brushes with disaster, and the personal battles that shaped them. But beneath the mischief lies a powerful thread—how the very traits that caused trouble early on became the unexpected fuel for their biggest achievements. Expect laugh-out-loud mem ...
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Join grouchy middle-aged comedians Seann Walsh and Paul McCaffrey down the pub as they let off steam and put the world to rights - whether it be the news that week or £5 car park drop-off fees, nothing is safe. Add in their dazed producer “Showbiz” Mikey, and you’ve got hilarious chaos on tap.
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Six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy and journalist Matt Majendie invite a comedian on each week to dissect his or her sporting misadventures from the sublime to the ridiciulous. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What’s the secret to living happily ever after with someone (or some two or three)? Where’s My Happy Ending? is from the team behind the award-winning Dirty Mother Pukka podcast: Heart Radio presenter Anna Whitehouse (@mother_pukka) and journalist husband Matt Farquharson (@papa_pukka). Each episode sees an interviewee grilled about love, life and how to get to happily ever after – whatever that looks like to them. From the famous chef who had a decade long affair, to the stand-up comedian w ...
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RUSSELL HOWARD Pt2: How I Avoided Drink, Drugs & The Pitfalls of Early Success
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44:32Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! In the second part of Seann Walsh's interview with Russell Howard, Russell explains how he dodged the temptations of hedonism, despite achieving incredible success in his 20's, developing his work ethic alongside …
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RUSSELL HOWARD (1): Fear Of Death, Comedy Training At School & West Country Childhood
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53:56Head to SurfShark.com/ClassClown for our exclusive VPN deal - save money, enhance your streaming options & secure your sensitive data! The incredible Russell Howard sits with Seann Walsh to discuss why he loved school, growing up in the West Country, the value in kids who lie, how losing his cousin at a young age lead to a fear of death which haunt…
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In this episode, Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey continue to celebrate their 200th episode plus the suprise sequel that literally nobody asked for. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review For tickets to Seann's "This Is Torture" 2026 tour go to www.seannwalsh.com and for tickets to Paul's tour go to: https://www.offthekerb.com/on-tour/?otk_arti…
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In this episode, Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey celebrate their 200th episode!! Please Subscribe, Rate & Review For Seann's presale tickets click the link below and use code POD26: https://linktr.ee/seannwalshthisistorture2026 and for tickets to Paul's tour go to: https://www.offthekerb.com/on-tour/?otk_artist=Paul+McCaffrey&otk_postco…
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JACK SKIPPER: "Everyone Remembers The Naughty Kid's Name!"
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1:00:18Jack Skipper has been all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds for the last few years and this week he joins Seann Walsh to talk how he discovered the social currency of humor, what turned him from a good boy into a naughty kid, the role lockdown played in turning him into a social media superstar, the influence of Ricky Gervais and Steve Coogan, h…
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In this episode, Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about coffee “health” headlines to toilet schedules, a doomed John Lewis sofa mission , and a Costco straw standoff. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review For tickets for Seann's Hackney Empire show go to: https://www.Seannwalsh.com and for tickets to Paul's tour go to: https://www.offthek…
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KYLA COBBLER: Social Media Superstardom, Irish Childhood, Starting Comedy Late
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1:04:08Instagram superstar turned stand up comedy sensation Kyla Cobbler joins Seann for a hilarious chat about growing up in Cork, how she went from feeling stupid at school to learning several languages and what made her give stand up a go at 31 years old. She chats about how one of Ireland's finest new comedian's Mike Rice encouraged her and why she th…
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In this episode, Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey break down the “shitification” of everything — from Pret sandwiches to Leon nuggets — and discuss wether it's legal to be intimate with a pig. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review For tickets for Seann's Hackney Empire show go to: https://www.Seannwalsh.com and for tickets to Paul's tour go to…
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ROSS NOBLE (Pt 2): Becoming Fearless, Gigging With Lee Evans & Rolf Harris
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41:43Ross Noble continues his interview with Seann Walsh, sharing hilarious tales about his early days as a juggler and accidentally setting people on fire and how failing at school and dealing with abuse from classmates helped make him the resilient comedian he is today. He also shares stories of his early gigs with Lee Evans, sharing a car with Rolf H…
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In this episode, Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey debate public meltdowns, coffee loyalty, Seann's face as a mask and whether the public should be allowed to dog. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for ex…
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ROSS NOBLE (Pt 1): How I Built My Comedy Audience, Inner Confidence & The Power Of "No"
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58:05The incredible Ross Noble joins Seann Walsh on Class Clown to discuss his savvy career moves, why saying " No" is more powerful than saying "Yes" and the influence of Eddie Izzard, Jasper Carrot & Billy Connolly. Ross talks about his surprisingly strong performance on Celebrity Apprentice, achieving incredible success despite being dyslexic and ach…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about smart motorways, McDonald’s etiquette, Halloween hell, and a Bible reading that ends in an orgy. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusiv…
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HORATIO GOULD (Pt 2): How Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre influenced My Comedy & Advice For Achieving Success
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39:18In Part 2 of our Horatio Gould interview he talks first fights, first kisses, the significance of his early crush on Jennifer Lawrence and how Monty Python, Stewart Lee and Michael McIntyre influenced his comedy career. He also shares the story of how putting a play on for his school might be the highlight of his career so far and shares why he's g…
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Therapist Analyses Josh James Interview: Flow State, Guilt, Bullying, Denial
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31:00Dr Natalie Cawley joins Seann to dissect all the themes from our live Class Clown Podcast record with Essex's best boy, Josh James - Childhood Guilt, Bullying, Flow State and Denial! It's all covered here! Plus, Seann reads a very funny story from one of our Patreons! And don't forget to check out Dr Natalie Cawley's book Just About Coping! 00.00 D…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about AI girlfriends, Ryder Cup rage, fake golf fights, Stephen Hawking UFC videos, Robin Williams AI clones, face ID conspiracies and why Seann might actually be in a relationship with Siri. It’s the most unhinged tech episode yet. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just hea…
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HORATIO GOULD (Pt1) Fin Vs History Origins, Starting a Fight Club, The Joke That Changed His Life
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1:02:20The phenomenal Horatio Gould, co-host of Fin Vs History & Boys Gone Wild and behind the scenes creative of Fin Vs Internet, joins Class Clown and reveals his comedy origin story which occurred in French class, how his love for History birthed one of the UK's biggest podcasts and how the combination of having an aspirational working class father and…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey argue about Kitchen Roll, £4.99 Lidl duck, and whether Tesco Extra counts as a French hypermarché Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access t…
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STEWART LEE PART 2! How Adoption Shaped His Life, Comedy Influences, Small Town Life
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39:06Stewart Lee gets deep about how being adopted had a profound effect on his outlook and career choice, his early comedy influences and how why considers luck to be such a key factor in his success as a stand up comedian. He also talks growing up in Solihull, his grandparents view that reading was "nancy boys" and the effect seeing The Two Ronnies at…
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STEWART LEE (Pt1) The Riyadh Comedy Festival, The Oasis Reunion, Marvel & Star Wars
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44:48Stewart Lee gives his characteristically honest takes on the performers who chose to play the Riyadh Comedy festival in Saudi Arabia, why he's not into the Oasis reunion despite liking their work, why the current state of Marvel is in direct opposition to what the brand once stood for, why Star Trek is superior to Star Wars (and why Star Trek is be…
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Boy George, Bonnie Blue, Social Media: Therapist Analysis
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31:24Dr Natalie Cawley is back for another Bonus episode with Seann Walsh breaking down our amazing episode with Boy George, where she discusses family dynamics, the power of denial, the concept of "twinship" as it relates to our teenage years, the potent effects of social media on mental health and how Bonnie Blue is an example of the extremity of wher…
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RUSSELL KANE (Pt 2.): Raving Lead To a Romantic Encounter That Changed His Life
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41:27In Part 2 of this incredible interview, Russell gets deep, discussing his love for raving, and how he met an upper class girl who opened his mind to the possibilities ofa life much greater than what was promised to him and how this completely changed his approach to life. He talks about living with his hilarious Nan, the secret sauce to what makes …
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EP 192: We Look Like Kids' Party Entertainers
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36:12In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey have to record the whole of this weeks episode in a costume of Mikey's choosing, confess to Deliveroo shame, and relive the horror of naked posh Hercules in the gym changing room. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the w…
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Tour dates & links below, Can't wait to see you all out there! February 2026 Thurs 12th - Stourbridge - Katie Fitzgerald's: Fitz of Laughter Comedy Club Fri 13th - Gosforth - Civic Theatre March 2026 Weds 11th - Hemel Hempstead - Old Town Hall Thurs 12th - Southampton - The Attic Sun 15th - Brighton - The Forge Weds 18th - Leeds - Hyde Park Book Cl…
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THERAPIST ANALYSES MIKE RICE: ADHD markers, Handling Anxiety, Shadow Self, DBT (Therapy)
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27:02Seann Walsh and Dr. Natalie Cawley break down our incredibly revealing interview with the brilliant Mike Rice. They dive into the psychological reasons why teenager years are so difficult, some potential ADHD markers that Mike exhibited as a youngster, the effect of late puberty and the anxiety that that lead to. Elsewhere, they get into on stage p…
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EP 191: The One Where Paul Tries To Tell His Story
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36:51In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul McCaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Sean’s shit Apple wallet, £214 train journeys, and whether London is more miserable than the countryside. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for…
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RUSSELL KANE (Pt.1): Council Housing, Scary Dads & What Makes You Likely To Be A Comedian
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52:44The phenomenal Russell Kane talks to Seann Walsh about growing up in council housing, the pluses and minuses of having a scary "Ray Winstone"- style Dad, playing Dungeons & Dragons, the dangers of being a self proclaimed "Jester Bellend" and what makes someone statistically more likely to find success in comedy, and what makes you more likely to fi…
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In this episode Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey play the final quiz of the pub trilogy hosted and created by their very own Seann Walsh. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episodes…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt. 2): The Secret Behind The Work Ethic That Lead To Comedy Success
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32:18Joel flips the the format on it's head and puts Seann under the spotlight for a moment as the pair discuss their early days gigging together. They then dig into Joel's teen years in a band, how his step Dad became a hugely influential force in shaping his psychology around work and effort, the meritocracy of the comedy circuit, how he adds his own …
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Edinburgh, baggy trousers, cracking your ribs on a BMX, fake designer gear in Turkey, the joy (and curse) of social media detoxes and way too much chat about cocks at the Fringe. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you…
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JOEL DOMMETT (Pt 1) First Kiss, Insulting The School Bully & Studying The Class Clown (Part
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37:54If you want to hear/watch Part 2 straight away head to patreon.com/classclown In Part 1 Joel Dommett chats about being dumped for being frigid, how he learned comedy from the Class Clown's around him and how a misjudged comment landed him a confrontation with the hardest lad in school. We get into why he was never into Blur or Oasis and he feels th…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Inflation, quitting pork and if they could kill the animals they eat themselves Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full …
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Therapist Breaks Down Comedian's Potential Autism & The Dangers of Self Diagnosis
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39:08Natalie Cawley and Seann Walsh breakdown our incredible interview with Vittorio Angelone (Mike & Vittorio's Guide To Parenting), while Seann shares personal stories about why this interview resonated with him so much. Discussion includes Autism, the links between Neurodivergence and creativity, how ADHD differs, why social media self diagnosis is n…
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Psychotherapist analyses Adam Rowe's interview on Class Clown
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20:58In this exclusive snippet of our brand new Class Clown Patreon spin off, Seann Walsh and Dr Natalie Cawley (author of Just About Coping) analyse Adam Rowe's incredible appearance on Class Clown, delving into the relationship with his Mum who suffered with alcohol dependence issues, the boundaries he set early on about what he would and would not jo…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey play another quiz but this week it's hosted by none other than Paul Mccaffrey. Subscribe, Rate, Like & Comment What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to watch the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episo…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Seann's new outfit, being middle aged, dopamine detoxes, getting rich and much more ... Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access …
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JOSH JAMES: Growing Up in Essex, Banned From The FA & Suspended Four Times! (Sponsored by FIXR)
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48:43The amazing Josh James tells Seann Walsh about the effect being from Essex has had on his outlook growing up, why he got banned from the FA, his first gig impersonating Bill Clinton, how drugs and alcohol almost derailed his career and why he got suspended 4 times from school.This episode is sponsored by FIXR. Class Clown Listeners get £50 when hos…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about bad drivers, conspiracy theories, changing in the gym & insurance. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full length episod…
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JAMALI MADDIX: Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Overcoming Expectations
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1:13:11amali Maddix joins Seann Walsh to chat growing up in the 90's and the 00's, almost being kicked out of school multiple times, having Dyslexia and Dyspraxia, a heartbreaking story about how a teacher's insensitive comment altered him as a person and how he overcame low expectations to achieve massive success as a comedian and documentary maker. Also…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey do their first ever live pub quiz at the Northbrook Arms with hilarious consequences. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full lengt…
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ASHLEY CAIN: Grief, School Fights and Building Mental Strength
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54:53The incredibly inspiring ex-footballer turned endurance athlete Ashley Cain talks to Seann about how a childhood spent fighting with racists and competing in sport helped him build a tough mentality that has allowed him to overcome career setbacks and compete in the world's toughest endurance competitions, while building a successful career as a pr…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey discuss their ideal service station plus have a moan about waiting for the next episode & turning the hallway light off. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon…
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LAURA SMYTH: Losing A Dad, Growing Up in East London, Swapping Teaching For Comedy
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48:51The brilliant Laura Smyth talks to Seann Walsh all about grwoing up in 80's and 90's East London, losing her father at a young age, her bad teenage years which lead to her underperforming at School. We get into her experiences as a young mum, a chance meeting with an old teacher which lead to her going back to uni and eventually pursuing a career a…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about their experiences at Glastonbury and Paul argues that modern pop music is for idiots. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to…
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RED RICHARDSON: Lads Holidays, Life Coaching, Ricky Gervais, South Park and 00's comedy inspirations
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1:05:09Viral comedy sensation and regular Ricky Gervais tour support Red Richardson talks to Seann Walsh about being suspended 8 times, a misguided attempt to become a life coach, his teenage love for rapping, his thoughts on comedy and being inspired by South Park, The Office, Alan partridge, Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller.Stay toxic! Host: Seann WalshProd…
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Lifelong QPR fan Seann Walsh joins us to talk through his dream turned nightmare of playing at Loftus Road, amateur dramatics in Sunday league football and his odd reaction to have his mobile snatched out of his hands. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sporting…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about Covid, Air con, Speed Limits, Smoking weed, Angel Lust and Penis Captivus! Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive access to full lengt…
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VITTORIO ANGELONE: Hitting a Teacher, Autism, House Parties, Overcoming Anxiety
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1:10:08The incredible Vittorio Angelone reveals how he deals with a crippling anxiety that can cause him to hallucinate, tells us about the current status of his autism evaluation and how being part of sports teams and music groups made sense to him, in a way that the rest of his school life did not. We get into house party mischief, his failed bid to be …
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This time it's Chris in the hot seat to give an update on his health and two months out from the Tour de 4 to talk about his ride in September aimed at raising £1million for charity and spread awareness about stage 4 cancer. Follow Sporting Misadventures on Twitter - https://twitter.com/SportingMisadvn - and Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sp…
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In this episode Seann Walsh, Paul Mccaffrey & Showbiz Mikey moan about London traffic, Pulling gigs, George Clooney and Seann's ridiculous new T-Shirt purchase. Please Subscribe, Rate & Review What you’ve just heard is just a snippet of the full episode. If you would like to WATCH the whole episode you can sign up to our patreon for exclusive acces…
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