";s:4:"text";s:11077:"Aly Raisman is a two time American Olympic gymnast. Stephen sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss the pros and cons of being tall and his philosophy on directing. Alongside his successful comedy partnership with Gervais, Stephen has pursued his acting and writing ambitions and this year wrote and directed his first film, Fighting with my Family, based on a family of wrestlers. And did he go too far with Stephen Merchant? In the fact check, Dax and Monica have a debate about issues on this year’s ballot. Bob talks about the difference between a good faith f*ck up and a bad faith f*ck up, getting spontaneous calls from the president when he was writing his book, and the relationship that developed out of that process. Stephen Merchant, writer, comedian and actor, shares the eight tracks, book and luxury he would want to take to a desert island. Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club, Interstellar, True Detective) is a Golden Globe & Academy Award-Winning actor, author, and producer. Producer: Cathy Drysdale. Dax admits he doesn’t have as thick of skin as Chelsea while she explains the desire to keep putting herself out there in vulnerable ways. Recent episodes featuring Stephen Merchant.
Recorded on September 21, 2020. It’s based off of a real-life family who raised their kids to be professional wrestlers. David Farrier is a New Zealand investigative journalist known for his documentary Tickled and documentary series Dark Tourist. While at Warwick University, he created his own radio programme, The Steve Show. David joins the Armchair Expert to discuss all things conspiracy theories, from QAnon to Wayfairgate to Flat Earthers. Those radio production skills encouraged him to send in his CV to a new London radio station, XFM, where the head of speech was Ricky Gervais. Sofia discusses how Kirsten Dunst became her muse and Dax asks Sofia for advice on how not to ruin his daughters’ lives. Stephen left XFM to join a BBC training scheme. Isabel joins the Armchair Expert to discuss caste systems in the United States, the patterns of regression in civil rights in this country and giving someone the basic benefit of the doubt. Read about our approach to external linking. His performance as a stand-up led to his HBO series Hello Ladies, and he starred in his first stage play, Richard Bean's The Mentalists, in London in 2015. DISC THREE: Babies by Pulp Dax asks what it was like to leave the Patriots after such a long career and Tom talks about having a chip on his shoulder. Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian, and actor. They start with his hit movie Fighting with My family, which inevitably leads to wrestling, whether or not Stanley Kubri... – Lyssna på 12: Stephen Merchant av I Like Films with Jonathan Ross direkt i din mobil, surfplatta eller webbläsare - utan app. As a teenager, he worked at Radio Bristol, was a wedding DJ and enjoyed drama at school. Sara chats with the Armchair Expert about her awkwardness as a kid and how she found her place in community theater. Despite being named after the more famous Gervais, it mostly revolves around the life and ideas of Pilkington. Nate Dogg and Michael McDonald). They start with his hit movie Fighting with My family, which inevitably leads to wrestling, whether or not Stanley Kubrick is over-rated and working with The Rock. Subscribe to receive notifications by email whenever this creator appears as a guest on an episode. Lenore discusses the generational differences in growing up, how unrealistic the current standards are for being a good parent, and the importance of play. Stephen Merchant first came to fame with the TV sitcom The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Ricky Gervais. Dax and Stephen reminisce on the pre-internet era when it was impossible to find answers to bizarre questions. The two discuss the handling of the virus and the inability to put together a cohesive plan.
Enjoy! Sara joins the Armchair Expert and discusses how she handled success at 13 years old, the difficulty of balancing her personal and public life at that age, and her time spent at Yale. Stephen wrote and directed it. Stephen Merchant, writer, comedian and actor, Stephen Merchant first came to fame with the TV sitcom The Office, which he co-wrote and co-directed with Ricky Gervais. Regulate (Jammin' Remix) DISC ONE: Whole of The Moon by The WaterboysDISC TWO: Raspberry Beret by Prince DISC THREE: Babies by Pulp DISC FOUR: Regulate (Jammin' Remix) by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg and Michael McDonald DISC FIVE: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen DISC SIX: A Case of You by Joni MitchellDISC SEVEN: Change of the Guard by Kamasi WashingtonDISC EIGHT: Love Letter by Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, BOOK CHOICE: Roger's Profanisaurus by Viz and Roger MellieLUXURY ITEM: A piano CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen, Presenter: Lauren LaverneProducer: Cathy Drysdale, See all episodes from Desert Island Discs.
This episode is both funny and totally relatable. She discusses her journey to becoming a resource for women coming out of prison and all of the amazing work A New Way of Life is currently doing.
He continued to work with Gervais on the series Extras, Life is Short and An Idiot Abroad. It was the short film he made with Ricky as part of his course which would eventually lead to the creation of The Office.
They talk about the lack of resources and support available to Olympians post-career and the importance of finding a strong sense of self outside of gymnastics. Tom Brady is an American football quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League.
Best friend Aaron Weakly returns and helps double fact check Dax. They talk about the differences between English and American standards on alcohol consumption and mental health and Stephen talks about the success of The Office and its lasting impact. Those radio production skills encouraged him to send in his CV to a new London radio station, XFM, where the head of speech was Ricky Gervais. His work has earned him two Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTAs, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four British Comedy Awards.
DISC SIX: A Case of You by Joni Mitchell While at Warwick University, he created his own radio programme, The Steve Show. His work has earned him two Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTAs, a Primetime Emmy Award, and four British Comedy Awards. Aly and Monica also bond over the Magnificent Seven. Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras, The Ricky Gervais Show) is an English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian and actor. Susan chats with the Armchair Expert about her heartbreaking story – battling addiction, losing her son, and her time spent within the prison system. Stephen sits down with the Armchair Expert to discuss the pros and cons of being tall and his philosophy on directing. Seth chats with the armchair expert about how he first found animation, luck vs. effort and how he handles criticism. Featuring David Beckham, the funniest and most moving moments, animations and quizzes. In the fact check, Monica and Dax reflect on past indiscretions at the bowling alley and they hope the statute of limitations is up. He was a principal leader of the Human Genome Project and is the president and founding director of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. The Podcast phenomenon began in 2004 and took off exponentially in 2005 because of the iTunes integration. 434 - Stephen Merchant: How to Live Through Your Life’s Awkward Moments… Build Your Ridiculous Muscle. Joseph Laycock is an associate professor of religious studies at Texas State University. Dax asks Erin about voter fraud and the voting statistics between different demographics.
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Stephen Merchant (The Office, Extras, The Ricky Gervais Show) is an English writer, director, radio presenter, comedian and actor.
The writer, comedian and actor shares his eight tracks and talks to Lauren Laverne. His performance as a stand-up led to his HBO series Hello Ladies, and he starred in his first stage play, Richard Bean's The Mentalists, in London in 2015. Erin Geiger Smith is a freelance reporter for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and author of Thank You for Voting: The Past, Present, and Future of Voting. (feat.
Eric joins the Armchair Expert to discuss his work with the Human Genome project, the practical applications they’ve found, and how collaborative biology has become. DISC FOUR: Regulate (Jammin' Remix) by Warren G featuring Nate Dogg and Michael McDonald His comedy hero as a young man was John Cleese and as a fellow tall West Country boy, he felt he would try his hand at a comedy career. Alongside his successful comedy partnership with Gervais, Stephen has pursued his acting and writing ambitions and this year wrote and directed his first film, Fighting with my Family, based on a family of wrestlers. Erin explains the ways in which voter suppression is still happening today, the systematic issues we face and how democracy works best if everybody shows up. Jon joins the Armchair Expert to discuss the sustainability of his music career, the two share in the false sense of confidence they once had, and Jon admits how crazy it is that he’s been making records longer than he hasn’t. I’m a fan of everything he’s worked on (The Office, Office Space, Extras, Hello Ladies, etc.). Dax brings up a lingering insecurity about Family Guy and Seth talks about the first time he drew a nude in college. Karl Pilkington rules out reuniting with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant any time soon ... which the trio followed up with a record-breaking podcast. DISC TWO: Raspberry Beret by Prince Dax and Susan discuss the control that prisons seek and how often prisoners are survivors of trauma. This coming-of-age tale of three young lads in 1970s suburban England, brings their unique blend of finely-tuned character development and bitter-sweet comedy to the big screen. Sofia chats with the Armchair Expert about spending her childhood on set, how comfortable she always felt there and how she fought becoming a director because it seemed expected.