Cold Callers Comedy

Episode 41
Viva Vendetta: Guy Fawkes Yourselves!
Remember, Remember the 5th of November... Yep... Guy Fawkes night is nearly upon us. Unless you're listening super late this week. What took you so long?
In today's show, we chat about Guy Fawkes Night / Bombfire Night, and other strange days that other countries celebrate. Also we try to decipher what the the appeal of unboxing videos is... and WHY AREN'T WE BEING SENT FREE STUFF?!?!
Ryan finally has a Highlight of the Week and there's more worshiping of the big D. Dictionary that is. Paul once again gets Ryan to get his mouth around Paul's massive intellect in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. 
In this episode, we are excited to be welcoming Actor Scott Kyle, star of Outlander and films such as Ken Loach's Angel's Share & true story war biopic Kajaki, onto the show. We hear some fantastic tales of his life just starting out in the biz what life can be like in the spotlight and behind the scenes. And of course he plays Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game. Listen in to find out more and click links below. 
Catch Scott on twitter here -  @ScottJKyle1 and find out more information about him and his amazing workshops at his website ScottKyle.co.uk
 
As always, all OUR socials and links are growing on this handy Linktree - Cold Callers Comedy

Short film clip from Indiana Jones & The Last Crusade, copyright Lucasfilm, Paramount Pictures & Disney
 
Last week's COMPETITION WINNER was Ariel from the Malice Podcast and a very close runner up was the previous week's winner, Raye from the Not Before Coffee! Podcast
Also a huge shout out to:
Emily Slade from Why This Film Podcast for being truly amazing
Miles from the Disc Dump Podcast for being the hero we deserve...
and to Live: with Big Bruh foe his fantastic services to the Indie Podcast Community
 
All the best
RyPaul

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TRAILER
This was meant to be a trailer for our show... til Tom Hardy hijacked it...
 
Brought to you by the deranged minds of Ryan Brannon & Paul Rich, two failed actors with nothing to lose... Cold Callers Comedy is a 'No Holds Barred' comedy podcast; here to brighten your world during these dark, dark, so very dark, bleak, grim & drearily dark (did we mention dark?)... Dark times. Enjoy!
 
Jam packed full of fun segments, interviews, unscripted debate and barely scripted sketches. We're here to take your mind off things.
 
 

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Episode 40
HallowMate: A Spooky Halloween Special
When there's something strange in the neighbourhood, who you gonna Cold Call?
In today's special, we compare ghost stories, but the real terror is lurking in wait to pounce or... break down a door. Not only that, but somehow the subject of autoerotic asphyxia pops up?!
Does Ryan actually have a Highlight of the Week? Listen to find out. And then... Paul & Ryan struggle to get their mouths around a big one in a halloween themed Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. 
In this episode, we are honoured to be welcoming the Artistic Director of Encompass Productions, Jonathan Woodhouse onto the show. He has some exciting news from the theatre world to share with us and YOU! He's got a mini fest happening in London very soon. And of course he plays Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game. Listen in to find out more and click links below. 
Catch Encompass on all the socials and info on shows & tickets using this handy linktree: Encompass Online
And catch Jonathan on Insta too - @theremedy87
 
As always, all OUR socials and links are growing on this handy Linktree - Cold Callers Comedy
 
Last week's COMPETITION WINNER was Raye from the Not Before Coffee! Podcast and a very close runner up was Fritz & Louise from the Media Path Podcast
 
Also a huge shout out to:
Matt Kliem; our newest patron
The guys at Grief Burrito for the amazing work they do with their show and within the podcast community
and to Greg at @indiedropin for showcasing the best in indie podcasting!
 
All the best
RyPaul

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Episode 39
BWAH!
Tom Hardy is back. But for how long?
Today we take a deep dive into gaming, gamers and 10 min "how to" videos that only need to be 20 seconds long. Also we explore what entails a food being "cheeky" like Nandos!
Ryan's Highlight of the Week is um... Well... We did the segment. And then... Paul empties his vocabuballs all over Ryan in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. Can Ryan summon the knowledge gods to prevent having to go down on a rock hard dictionary? Listen to find out.
In this episode, we are delighted to be welcoming Musical Theatre Producer Curtis Brown, to promote his BRAND NEW PODCAST - I Wanna Be A Producer; A podcast for emerging creatives and producers to gain insight, from established and respected producers, about what it takes to become successful in their respected fields. And of course he plays Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch him on Twitter - @whatCurtisdid_ and his Instagram  - @curtis.brown92
But more importantly, here's a link to listen and subscribe to I Wanna Be A Producer and to check out his short film which was broadcast, nationally in Canada - check this - 'Before They Were Them'
 
As always, all OUR socials and links are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Last week's COMPETITION WINNER was the 90's Court Pod
 
Also huge shout out to:
The guys at For Nerds By Nerds Podcast
Raye from the Not Before Coffee! Podcast for her great pod and for understanding the need for caffeine!
and to the @PodNationPods for building an amazing indie podcast community!
 
All the best
RyPaul

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Episode 38
Geese Make the Best Guard Dogs
Tom Hardy unleashes a reign of terror over us both in today's episode. We barely make it out with our lives.
Aside from his constant threats and barrage of abuse, we somehow manage to discuss the current Trump's debating technique AND whether or not he got Coronavirus. We also take an in-depth look into what makes a goose the perfect burglar deterrent.
No Hardy's Hardest Hats this week. No... We're treated to something far more frightening.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week is something we can probably all relate to. And then... Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. Can Ryan must the brain-power to stave off a good dictionary sucking? Listen to find out.
In this episode, we are delighted to be welcoming former Heart Radio DJ and current presenter for BT Sport, Rebecca Ives, to promote her BRAND NEW PODCAST - Outside The Box; A podcast that celebrates women in Sport, in all aspects. And of course she has a go at Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch her on Twitter - @becky_ives_ and her Instagram  - @BeckyIvesOfficial
But more importantly, here's a link to listen and subscribe to Outside The Box
 
As always, all OUR socials and links are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Last week's COMPETITION WINNER was John from The JaMcast Pod
Also huge shout out to:
Gloria Onitri from Letter To A Black Girl - a friend with a NEW and IMPORTANT podcast that you should check out.
Saidee & Matt from So Horrified! for being awesome!
& to Paula from the Good Night Podcast, for helping us get to sleep during these nightmarish times
 
All the best
RyPaul

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Episode 37
Date Night
(Recorded on International Podcast Day)
Dim the lights. Light the candles, play those slow jams... It's date night.
In this episode we briefly discuss the current political landscape and how difficult it is to parody as it's practically a comedy already. Also... we go on a date and try to recall our old techniques.
As usual we have another instalment of Hardy's Hardest Hats where Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders) is hosting from the Starship Enterprise. Listen and find out who he bumps into.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week is quite upbeat... if you're well into chickpeas. Then... Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. Ryan gives it a good go. Let's just say that.
We're also joined by the hilarious Sam, Adam and Benson from from the Killer Rabbit Podcast to play Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game. Coincidentally, it was also Killer Rabbit Podcast that won last weeks game. Listen out for your chance to win.
Catch their fantastic podcast on Twitter - @KillerRabbitPod. But here's their linktree to everything else!
As always, all OUR socials are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Also huge shout out to these legends for their amazing and ongoing support:
Ariel from Malice Podcast - Our FIRST EVER PATRON
Lindsay & Madison from Ye Olde Crime Podcast
& to Ashley & Jessica from the Studying Scarlet Podcast
 

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Episode 36
Cuddle Up & Cocoa
with Cold Callers
Shh. Hush now. It's a sleepy time pod. Where you can listen in bed, be it the morning, just after waking up, or just before going to sleep. We're here for you. You could always get ready for a nap in the middle of the day. Whatever time you want! Just snuggle up, grab a cocoa, and let us fill your ears.
As usual we have another instalment of Hardy's Hardest Hats where Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders) enlists the help of Tom Hardy (CBeebies 'Bedtime Stories') to test out the ridiculous propellor cap.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week is rather depressing. Then... Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. Ryan reverts to form with his lack of knowledge of obsolete words.
We're also joined by the amazing Ariel from the incredible Malice Podcast to play Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch her fantastic podcast on Twitter - @MalicePodcast and here's a link to her show: Malice Podcast
 
As always, all OUR socials are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Also huge shout out to these legends for their amazing and ongoing support:
Ariel from Malice Podcast - Our FIRST EVER PATRON
Lindsay & Madison from Ye Olde Crime Podcast
& to CJ from the The World Under Ceej
 
And a CONGRATULATIONS to Jonathan Woodhouse who is the Artistic Director of Encompass Productions - He was the winner from last week's 1 Star Movie Review Game!

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Episode 35
Obamagram
Apparently (though by law let's say "Allegedly") Donald Trump once hired a Barack Obama lookalike in order to repeatedly hire and fire. So... we talk about that... And also... why do characters in TV shows switch off TV's to talk to another character when they're in the middle of watching it. Why not talk over it... like in real life?!
As usual we have another instalment of Hardy's Hardest Hats where Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders) gets help from Tom Hardy (Shhh It's a secret) to test out the iconic trilby.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week as riveting as always. Then... Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary. Can Ryan beat Paul this week?
We're also joined by the wonderful Ashley & Jessica from the fantastic Studying Scarlet Podcast to play Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch their fantastic podcast on Twitter - @StudyScarletPod and here's all their links https://linktr.ee/StudyIngScarlet
 
As always, all OUR socials are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Also huge shout out to these legends for their amazing and ongoing support:
Ariel from Malice Podcast
Carly & Jackie from Sisters From Different Misters Podcast
& to David from the Rooster Bat Show
 
And a CONGRATULATIONS to Shayna & Lizz from the You Should Have Ghosted Podcast- the winners from last week's 1 Star Movie Review Game!
Also Paige from Reverie True Crime came in at an extremely close 2nd!

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Episode 34
Can You Do
The Moonwalk?
Back to normality... though we're not entirely sure that "normal" is a word you could use to describe our podcast!
 
As usual we have another instalment of Hardy's Hardest Hats where Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders) gets help from Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises) to test yet another hat.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week is once again Ryan's, and Ryan's alone. Then... Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test in Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary for the 3rd week in a row. Can Ryan rise to the word challenge?
We're also joined by Mark & Steve from What Podcast Should I Listen To Next? to play Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch their fantastic podcast on Twitter - @PodcastShould
As always, all OUR socials are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Also huge shout out to these legends for their amazing and ongoing support:
Ariel from Malice Podcast
Paige at Reverie True Crime Podcast
& to Lydia from One Woman's Opinion Podcast
 
And a CONGRATULATIONS to Tyson Saner - the winner from last week's 1 Star Movie Review Game!

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Episode 33
The Better Halves
We've been hijacked!! 2 ladies have taken us hostage and taken over the studio! 
 
Those 2 ladies are our partners; Alanna Stone (Paul's fiancée) and Cate Holmes (Ryan's Girlfriend). They'd finally had enough of us acting like little kids. So they've taken matters into their own hands. How does the show fare? Do we take back control of our podship? All shall be revealed.
As usual we have another instalment of Hardy's Hardest Hats where Tom Hardy (Peaky Blinders) is eager to test the strength of a fez... he gets some help from an unlikely source.
Ryan's Highlight of the Week has a twist and Suck On My Big Fat Dictionary makes a return for the second week straight where Paul put's Ryan's word knowledge to the test.
Alanna & Cate also play Why Did They Give Them 1 Star? - The 1 Star Movie Review Game.
Catch these fierce women on Twitter - @CateHolmes & @AlannaBStone and Instagram - @CateHolmes94 & @AlannaBethStone
As always, all our socials are growing on this handy LinkTree
 
Also huge shout out to these legends for their amazing and ongoing support:
Jules from the Riddle Me That! True Crime Podcast
Miles from The Disc Dump Podcast COMPETITION WINNER
Emily from the Why This Film Podcast
and Lyndsey Betts, avid listener and COMPETITION WINNER!!
 

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