Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

By Plosive Productions

Comedy

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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu.

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Off Menu supports #PODSTRIKE

09.19.2019

Off Menu is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network. Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for ...

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09.19.2019 Off Menu supports #PODSTRIKE Off Menu is supporting the global climate strike on Friday 20th September, organised by Greta Thunberg and the UK Student Climate Network. Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays for Future school strikes for ...
09.18.2019 Ep 31: Marcus Samuelsson Top chef Marcus Samuelsson – the man behind Red Rooster in Harlem and Shoreditch, MARCUS Montreal and Marcus B&P; – takes a break from the kitchen and lets the genie cook in the dream restaurant. And, for Samuelsson, location is ...
09.11.2019 Ep 30: Cerys Matthews This episode could be a case for Mulder and Scully. Musician, 6 Music DJ and wild cook Cerys Matthews has a table booked in the dream restaurant. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey ...
09.04.2019 Ep 29: Jay Rayner Restaurant expert Jay Rayner – The Observer’s food critic, Masterchef judge and author of ‘My Last Supper’ – has a table booked this week. Ed has strong opinions about Jay's dessert, James doesn’t understand jokes and Jay suggests he invented ...
08.28.2019 Ep 28: Serge Pizzorno Sergio Pizzorno – aka Serge from Kasabian, aka the SLP – orders his dream meal this week. Let's just hope there are no magicians nearby… Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and ...
08.21.2019 Ep 27: Jordan Banjo 'Diversity' dancer Jordan Banjo is this week's diner, and he's the restaurant's jumpiest guest yet. Plus James gets another new nickname. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography and design) and Amy Browne ...
08.14.2019 Ep 26: Kerry Godliman Kerry Godliman – 'Taskmaster' champion and 'Derek' star – pops in to the dream restaurant this week. We're off on holiday to eat this meal, but James has forgotten to tell Kerry something. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for ...
08.07.2019 Ep 25: Loyle Carner Loyle Carner – Mercury-nominated hip hop artist – orders his dream meal this week. He talks about his Chilli Con Carner cookery school for teenagers with ADHD, Ed opens up about his relationship and James gets angry about an Oscar ...
07.31.2019 Ep 24: Sian Clifford Emmy-nominated 'Fleabag' star Sian Clifford picks her dream meal this week. Loopholes are exploited, there's a detailed water order, and James tells a very boring story. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography ...
07.24.2019 Ep 23: Dynamo The genie has some conjuring competition this week as the restaurant welcomes its first magician guest – it's Dynamo! Plus there's an update on Ed's superpowers and James gets a new nickname. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive ...
07.17.2019 Ep 22: Suzi Ruffell This week's guest is stand-up sensation (and regular eating buddy of Ed and James) Suzi Ruffell! We're asking the big questions – like why don't athletes drink sparkling water? – and a new tongue-twister is created. Recorded and edited by ...
07.10.2019 Ep 21: Dara O Briain It's the grand re-opening of the magical restaurant, and our first guest in Series 2 is Dara O Briain! Not only does the 'Mock the Week' host talk us through his dream meal, he gets even with Aisling Bea and ...
07.03.2019 Series 2 Trailer – Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster New series, new menus. The magical restaurant is back in business and ready for bookings. Series 2 starts 10th July 2019. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
04.17.2019 Ep 20: Rose McGowan In the final episode of the series, Rose McGowan – actor, activist, author and model – orders her dream meal. And, when it comes to food, she has superpowers… Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by ...
04.10.2019 Ep 19: Gemma Cairney We welcome Gemma Cairney – BBC radio DJ, author and presenter – to the dream restaurant this week. And it's not just a meal, it's a party. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey ...
04.03.2019 Ep 18: Desiree Burch This week's guest is comedian Desiree Burch – star of Netflix's upcoming 'Flinch'. The podcast gets hacked, Desiree knows the way to James's heart, and we find out what's in the dream restaurant's bathroom. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams ...
03.27.2019 Ep 17: Victoria Coren Mitchell Victoria Coren Mitchell – 'Only Connect' host, writer and professional poker player – is this week's diner. She gets introduced to teddy bear ham, talks very British holidays and reveals her dinner party secret. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams ...
03.20.2019 Ep 16: Jamie Demetriou Jamie Demetriou – comedian, actor and writer extraordinaire – has booked a table this week. His meal's so good, not even a marmalade sandwich made by Paddington himself makes the cut. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. ...
03.13.2019 Ep 15: Sindhu Vee This week's guest is Sindhu Vee – Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominated stand-up, Radio 4 regular and Live at the Apollo star. When it comes to food, she knows what she wants. And, yet again, Ed makes some vulgar jokes. Recorded and ...
03.06.2019 Ep 14: Jack McBrayer We welcome '30 Rock's Jack McBrayer – the most polite man in showbusiness – to the restaurant this week. James tells a sexy story, Ed cracks some crass jokes and Jack has a lot of foods explained to him. Recorded ...
02.27.2019 Ep 13: Phil Wang 'Taskmaster' star Phil Wang – everyone's favourite Wang – visits the restaurant this week. Let's just hope he doesn't roast Ed again. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) and Amy Browne (illustrations) ...
02.20.2019 Ep 12: Josie Long Comedian, filmmaker and James's former boss Josie Long visits the restaurant this week. The genie's on his best behaviour, Ed definitely isn't into tantric sex, and everyone has a lot of fun telling dad jokes. Recorded and edited by Ben ...
02.13.2019 Ep 11: Krishnan Guru-Murthy Have we got NEWS for you! Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy orders his dream meal this week. Ed and James introduce the newsreader to a popular fast food, James realises he's been mispronouncing a drink and Ed learns how to wash ...
02.06.2019 Ep 10: Lou Sanders Hugely talented comedian Lou Sanders chooses her dream meal this week. Well, she struggles to choose. Can she take some of the heat off Joel Dommett? Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul Gilbey (photography) ...
01.30.2019 Ep 9: Selasi Gbormittah Oh boy, Selasi Gbormittah – ‘The Great British Bake Off’s most relaxed contestant ever – is this week’s guest. But before getting to dessert he picks his favourite savoury dishes. Plus James gives a burger chain a kicking, Ed talks ...
01.23.2019 Ep 8: Tom Kerridge It's the magical restaurant's first chef guest! The Michelin-starred Tom Kerridge orders his dream meal. Will he stick to his healthy regime, or will it be an 'off day'? We also learn more about the genie waiter's backstory and James ...
01.16.2019 Ep 7: Lolly Adefope This week, there’s a table ready for talented comedian and actor Lolly Adefope. Comfort food is the order of the day, we learn about Ed’s teenage wine hobby and – FINALLY – a debate happens on: who has the best ...
01.09.2019 Ep 6: Joel Dommett Handsome boy Joel Dommett – off of Netflix and ‘I’m a Celeb…’ – orders his dream meal this week. Or does he? Ed and James aren’t too happy about his choices… Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. ...
01.02.2019 Ep 5: Aisling Bea Not only does Aisling Bea order her dream meal, the comedian and actor treats the restaurant to Hollywood anecdotes and introduces us to rappers Yung Coconut, Big Gulp and Tiny Bites. Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. ...
12.26.2018 Ep 4: Nish Kumar (Christmas Special) It's Boxing Day, we're feeling festive, and everyone's best friend Nish Kumar has popped in to order his favourite Christmas meal. Plus we need your help to #BringBackKumarsCobbler Recorded and edited by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. Artwork by Paul ...
12.19.2018 Ep 3: Richard Osman Richard Osman – off of ‘Pointless’, ‘House of Games’ and ‘Taskmaster’ – is this week’s guest, bringing with him fascinating food thoughts and memories. Plus, he picks on Ed and picks holes in the format. Recorded and edited by Ben ...
12.12.2018 Ep 2: Grace Dent Ordering their dream menu this week is the Guardian's restaurant critic Grace Dent, so the pressure's really on for the genie waiter. The food writer talks to Ed Gamble and James Acaster about the tastiest things she's ever eaten, how ...
12.05.2018 Ep 1: Scroobius Pip It's the grand opening of the magical restaurant and the first guest through the doors is Mr Podcast himself, Scroobius Pip. The rapper, podcaster, actor and record label owner talks Ed Gamble and James Acaster through his dream meal, gives ...
11.16.2018 Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster – Trailer Welcome to the restaurant. Take a seat. May we take your coat? Ed Gamble and James Acaster introduce their brand new podcast Off Menu. Produced by Ben Williams for Plosive Productions. (www.plosive.co.uk) Photography by Paul Gilbey. Illustrations by Amy Browne. ...