The Dave Weekly

Greg Davies and Marcel Lucont

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's the end of the series and we've got a delightfully smutty episode by way of an ear-tickling climax. Presenter Ben meets the towering talent that is Greg Davies, fresh off his new sitcom Man Down, and unveils an unlikely sexual fantasy fan site dedicated to Greg's seductive charms. And then, for a very happy ending, we go Gallic with lascivious French raconteur Marcel Lucont. Ooff.

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Gyles Brandreth and Holly Walsh

Thu, 03 Oct 2013 00:00:00 GMT

If you're looking for happiness, look no further; Gyles Brandreth has the answer and it's yours for the price of a ticket or a book (he's fine with either). He's also had a rather interesting life from author and politician to comedian and actor. He's done it all. And if that wasn't enough we also have award winning comedian, sitcom star and writer and part time cyclist Holly Walsh. Well done us.

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Ross Noble, Warwick Davis and Meital Dohan

Fri, 27 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Freewheeling comedian Ross Noble is anything but linear. Even the most straightforward conversation takes a turn for the surreal. He's an absolute joy to behold. And what is there to say about Warwick? Hollywood, check. Award winning comedy, check. West end star, check. Is there anything he can't do? We also have Israel's answer to Lady Gaga, Meital Dohan, on for a chat about style and fashion. Ben is in his element.

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Bill Bailey and Andrew Lawrence

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's a weird and wonderful episode for you to feast on this week. Bill Bailey (yes BILL BAILEY!) gives us a lesson on Chinese cuisine and the proper protocol for leberating owls and Andrew Lawrence gives one of the most honest and hilarious accounts of comedy we've ever been witness to. Definitely worth a listen. And I'd say that even if we weren't contractually obliged.

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Dave Gorman and Andy Zaltzman

Fri, 06 Sep 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dave Gorman has a brand new TV show and it's bloody brilliant! Yes it's on Dave so we're contractually obliged to say that, but it genuinely is. Not that we talk about that much, a lot of time is spent talking about being Gorman-esque. The one and only Andy Zaltzman is also in the house, unfortunately not bearing gifts like we'd come to expect with the Zaltzman family.

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Ed Byrne and Mike Wozniak

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The legendary Ed Byrne and the Moustachioed maestro Mike Wozniak spent time out of their busy stand up schedules to shoot the breeze with our immaculately dressed host Ben Shires. Among other things they discuss how to build the perfect Comedian... Take a dash of Russell... add a sprinkling of Byrne... you get the picture.

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An Edinburgh Spectacular!

Thu, 22 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

So... Edinburgh's comedy-athon is in full swing... Fosters newcomer nominee and supporting star of Seann Walsh World Romesh Ranganathan. We also chatted to Rob Auton, winner of this years most prestigious award Dave's Joke of the Fringe and if that wasn't enough Museum of Curiosities comedian Dan Schreiber talks facts and findings. It's a packed little show.

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Robin Ince and Sam Simmons talkin sh*t

Fri, 16 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Sam Simmons is back on our shores and he's still talking sh*t, only this time he's doing it to the paying public. We caught up with the Mustacheod mischief maker in a dimly lit Soho theatre basement. Hilarity ensued. And if that wasn't enough, and you can never have too much comedy, the fast talking and fast thinking Robin Ince came up to Dave towers for a fast paced chat to put the world right. #funny

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Rory McGrath and Brett Goldstein

Thu, 08 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

When faced with the intelligence and comedic prowess of Rory McGrath we thought we'd start the conversation off with something erudite and witty... unfortunately all we could muster was a long conversation about faeces. And to make things worse Brett Goldstein then came in to talk about smut and pornography straight after. Oh dear.

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Sean Hughes and David Quirk

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Have you heard the one about the Englishman Irishman and Scotsman? Well we're two thirds of the way there... and the Australian is in Scotland so near enough... right? In fact it's not just the Australian that happens to be in Scotland, the Dave Weekly happens to be Scotland this week as it's the EDINBURGH FESTIVAL! Yes that's right we're back up in comedy town for the start of this year's laughterfest and this week we've got Sean Hughes and David Quirk on to chew the fat about comic-ville. They also talk about other things for those of you already bored by the Edinburgh festival.

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Rebecca Front and David Morgan

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It's the long-awaited Episode 2 of The Dave Weekly! Yes, it's been a whole week. Very much 'The Dark Knight' to Episode 1's 'Batman Begins', here we tackle meatier, weightier themes with presenter Ben Shires, as always, playing the joker. Actress Rebecca Front discusses her ridiculously impressive comedy CV, from The Day Today all the way to The Thick of It, and reveals how she became an accidental champion of mental health issues on Twitter. Ben also meets his quiff-based nemesis, stand-up David Morgan, to find out why going to the Edinburgh comedy festival is like Xmas with your in-laws. Hopefully Episode 3 won't turn out to be a sprawling, over-stuffed mess and an utter, utter disappointment, Christopher Nolan.

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Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, Charlie Day and Russell Howard

Thu, 18 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Dave Weekly is going A-List... Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Edgar Wright, Charlie Day and Russell Howard. Not wanting to blow our own trumpet, but we're pretty proud of this one. It'll probably be downhill for the series from here but what a way to start. You are welcome.

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The Dave Weekly – Series 3 Teaser

Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, it's the third series of our award-winning comedy podcast, starting Thursday 18th July. It's bigger, stronger, faster, sexier and not afraid to take it's shirt off in the park. To kick off with a bang, we've got superstar stand-up Russell Howard, comedy icons Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, back on the big screen with The World's End, plus US comedian Charlie Day, the star of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Pacific Rim. Hit that subscribe button, punk.

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Alex Horne Breaks the News

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Comedy fans rejoice! Dave has another podcast for you to enjoy. Alex Horne will be joined by some great comedians to discuss the best and worst news stories from the week.

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The Dave Weekly: Alexander Armstrong Big Ask special

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

With Alexander Armstrong being such a great guy and one of the wittiest men on TV we thought we'd make a BIG deal out of getting him on the show. We also present the Dave's One Night Stand Award for best comedy venue in the UK... But you'll have to listen to find out who won. How's that for a cliff hanger?

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly: Paul Foot, Tony Law and Tom Rosenthal

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Oh how we've laughed. Leicester really is a darn funny place to stay, especially during a comedy festival. This week we have three fine comedians of all ages and styles. Paul Foot kills time before catching a train, Tom Rosenthal talks off a hangover and Tony Law is live from a karaoke bar in London. Yes London. But he was up in Leicester we just happened to miss him when he was there.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly: Alan Davies and The Comedy Blind Date

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

We caught up with Alan Davies backstage before his Leicester gig to talk about his latest tour before heading over to Dave's Curry house for the weirdest and most hilarious blind date ever.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly: Milton Jones, Rich Fulcher and Wittank

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The first night proper of Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival and we were in the thick of things. Back stage with the one line maestro Milton Jones, post gig chatting with the WitTank trio and the most surreal discussion we've ever had with Rich Fulcher. It's all in there. Oh yeah!

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly: Dave Spikey, Pat Cahill, Joel Dommett and Angela Barnes

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Dave Weekly podcast team are heading up to Leicester for 16 days of hilarity for Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival. To kick it all off we'll be talking to Dave Spikey, Pat Cahill, Joel Dommett and Angela Barnes. It has funny written all over it.

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The Dave Weekly: The Outtakes

Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Over the series we've had some very tough decisions about what goes into each episode and what ends up on the cutting room floor. Inevitably we make some very obvious mistakes. Here are just a few that should have made the grade. Apologies.

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The Dave Weekly: The Best Bits

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A podcast full to the brim of comedy talent: David O'Doherty, Angelos Epithemiou, Tim Key, Alex Horne, Nick Helm, Peacock & Gamble, Rhys Darby, Tim & Eric, Rob Beckett and Last but not least Ronna & Beverley.

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The Dave Weekly: Louisa Omielan and Ben Target

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s the end of another series, the end of another year, and if the Mayans get their way, it may well be the end of the world too by the time you read this. For our last episode we have two great new comedians to get you excited about the new year. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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The Dave Weekly: Humphrey Ker and Katherine Ryan

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The mild mannered Englishman, Humphrey Ker, gives us his side of the story regarding the weird and wonderful world of The Penny Dreadful's slash stories, while Katherine Ryan tries to convince us that she didn't grow up in Narnia.

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The Dave Weekly: Sam Simmons and Joe Lycett

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Award-winning Australian comedian, radio and TV presenter and all round hilarious human being Sam Simmons joins us on the pod this week and if that wasn't enough we also have Joe Lycett returning to what can only be assumed as the new Dave Weekly co-host the amount of times he’s been on.

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The Dave Weekly: Russell Kane and Jason Cook

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The comedian novelist Russell Kane and comedian sitcom writer Jason Cook join us on the podcast this week to talk about their lives so far. Both of which are heavily influenced by their parents. Coincidence?

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The Dave Weekly: Andrew Maxwell and Rich Peppiatt

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As a stand-up, it’s one thing to die on stage – but what happens when people die just before you go on stage? Brilliant Irish comic Andrew Maxwell reveals all. Is it a conspiracy? Probably not, but as the presenter of ‘Conspiracy Roadtrip’, Andrew has a thing or two to say about wacky theories, alien prisons and the mysterious Area 51. Plus, rough-round-the-edges stand-up Rob Beckett tries high-class wine tasting and ex-Daily Star hack Rich Peppiatt talks about turning the tables on his former bosses by exposing the mucky world of the tabloid press.Don’t miss Andrew Maxwell’s One Night Stand, Wednesday 12th December at 10pm on Dave, also featuring Pat Cahill and Chris Ramsey. It’s funny and that.

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The Dave Weekly: Doug Naylor and Paul Tonkinson

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Doug Naylor comes in to Dave HQ for his follow-up chat about series X of the brilliant new series and is joined by Yorkshire funny man Paul Tonkinson who talks about the big three, TV, radio and comedy. Strap in!

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The Dave Weekly: Angelos Epithemiou and Steve Hughes:

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Burger van owner and plastic bag carrying comedian Angelos Epithemiou joins us at Dave Towers for an in depth chat about playing behind the bins with sir Ranulph Fiennes and the heavy metal comedian Steve Hughes gets all conspiratorial about the state of our dear nation... It's satire, but not as we know it.

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The Dave Weekly: Milton Jones and Phil Nichol

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The wild haired pun-meister, Milton Jones, has breezed into Dave towers for a chat on the Dave couch and Phil Nichol comes in to talk about his multi-award winning shows. Plus Adam Hess gives you all some terrible advice. What more could you possibly want.

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The Dave Weekly: Lee Nelson and Celia Pacquola

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Nelson is in da house! He's talkin' laydeeez, chat up lines and much more with our resident podder Ben Shires and if that wasn't enough for your comedy lovin' ears we've also got the brilliant and utterly hilarious Celia Pacquola. Qualiteee!

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The Dave Weekly: Doug Naylor and Comedy in the Dark special

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In the first part of two, we have been joined by the brilliant Doug Naylor to talk about all things Red Dwarf from the origins right up to series ten. And as if that wasn't enough we have two back stage interviews from the Birmingham gig of Comedy in the Dark with Josh Widdicombe, Ivo Graham, Joe Lycett and David Morgan.

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The Dave Weekly: Jeremy Hardy and Chris McCausland

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Here we are with another delicious and warming slice of witty waffling as presenter Ben talks to veteran of the UK comedy scene Jeremy Hardy and catches up with stand-up Chris McCausland about Dave’s Comedy in the Dark tour. And, drum roll please, as we present the first of our regular ‘Educating Rob’ features with salt-of-the-earth comic Rob Beckett endeavouring to better himself with a series of posh pursuits. First up… elocution lessons!!Wasn’t there supposed to be a cymbal crash? And why is the drum roll still going? How do you turn off that flippin drum roll? It’s getting annoying now. Eurrhgh.

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The Dave Weekly: Lee Hurst and Doc Brown

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We talk to 20th century heart throb Lee Hurst about pretty much everything, from his foray into TV to being one of the sexiest men that ever lived. And if that's not enough we also talk to Doc Brown about his amazing career from rap to comedy to world domination. It's enough to get you chomping at the bit.

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The Dave Weekly: Red Dwarf X special with Craig Charles

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Craig Charles is back as the brilliant Dave Lister for the tenth series of the highly anticipated Red Dwarf X. The other cast members have had their say now it's time for the vindaloo lover to have his. Simon Evans also joins us for a star studded comedy conglomeration that is this weeks superb Dave Weekly. Enjoy!

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The Dave Weekly: Red Dwarf X special with Chris Barrie

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The sniveling, self-loathing coward, Arnold J Rimmer, Played by the brilliant Chris Barrie, Joins Ben while filming on the set of Red Dwarf. And if that wasn't enough we also have the poetic comedian Tim Key giving Ben a hard time for his unorthadox interview technique. Someone had to.

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The Dave Weekly: Red Dwarf X special with Danny John-Jules

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve got one cool customer in our second Red Dwarf X special, as presenter Ben - who’s no a stranger to tasteful tailoring himself - discusses sartorial stylings and elegant outfits with Danny John-Jules, Red Dwarf's flamboyant feline. Danny reveals why Cat has an American accent, how he auditioned for the role in character, his unexpected chart success and a possible Red Dwarf Series XI.Plus, outspoken Aussie stand-up Jim Jefferies tells us how he uses Dave to impress the ladies and explains his unexpected success in the US. Next Friday, it’s Mr Arnold J Rimmer himself, Chris Barrie. Marvelous. Ok, that's it. No, you put the phone down first. No, YOU!

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The Dave Weekly: Red Dwarf X special with Robert Llewellyn

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We go behind-the-scenes at the making of Red Dwarf X, launching Thursday 4th October at 9pm on Dave, to get the low-down on the new series from the cast themselves. In the first of our four specials, presenter Ben talks to Robert Llewellyn about playing Kryten once more, the back-to-basics nature of the new show, just where the heckins Series 9 went, how Twitter and Facebook have revolutionised fan feedback and the logistics of lunching as a rubber-masked mechanoid.Plus, Ben catches up with controversial US talk show hosts Ronna & Beverly and reveals details of Dave’s upcoming Comedy in the Dark tour. Next Friday, the cat gets the cream when we talk to Danny John-Jules.

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The Dave Weekly: Tim & Eric and Abandoman

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We have a blockbuster lineup this week with American comedy powerhouse duo, and bona fide movie stars, Tim and Eric as well as the raptastic duo Abandoman kicking some beats comedy style.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh with Brendon Burns, Mark Little and Jeff Leach

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Brendon Burns talks about the glory of being middle age from the perspective of a rock and roll comic, Mark Little explores the absurd and Jeff Leach explores himself.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh - Funniest Joke of the Fringe

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We have a smorgasbord of comedy talent for you to feast on with Max and Ivan, the comedy trio Jigsaw and let's not forget the brilliant Lucy Porter. Oh, and did we mention, we have the Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner?

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh with Alex Horne, Elis James and James Acaster

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alex Horne's in search of an accordion, Elis James swaps local Welsh town stories and James Acaster explains his efforts to reduce audience interaction.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh with Tom Stade, Tom Deacon and Boy with Tape on his Face

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tom Stade joins Ben in his hotel room for a chat about dog walking, accents and rocking it out. Tom Deacon delves deep into his sticker collection and Boy with Tape on his Face talks (yes talks!) about the origins of his stand-up.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh with Peacock & Gamble, Jarred Christmas and Simon Munnery

Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It's our second biweekly from the Fringe Festival and we're still loving the liberal lifestyle. Presenter Ben lures our first-ever podcast guests, Peacock and Gamble, back to his Edinburgh hotel room, surreal stand-up Simon Munnery talks about his conceptual comedy restaurant and Kiwi comic Jarred Christmas discusses the tricky art of compering.

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The Dave (Bi)Weekly in Edinburgh with Richard Herring, Carl Donnelly and Matt Forde

Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We’ve got a trio of Fringe favourites for our first bi-weekly podcast. Festival veteran and self-proclaimed ‘King of Edinburgh’ Richard Herring chats with presenter Ben about his Fringe experiences before moving, inevitably, towards his manhood and new show ‘Talking Cock: The Second Coming’. Plus Matt Forde swings by to add a touch of highbrow political debate and frizzy-haired funnyman Carl Donnelly talks glasses and gravy. Next witty bulletin (witulletin?) from the Festival Fringe is this Friday with guests including Simon Munnery and Peacock & Gamble. Love you! Bye!

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The Dave Weekly – Edinburgh preview with Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Tony Law and Marlon Davis

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With the comedy behemoth that is the Edinburgh Fringe kicking off, we’ve got a special preview show with four must-see comics at the Festival. We find out about Tony Law’s faulty wiring, Marlon Davis explains how his last Edinburgh show got him fired, Sara Pascoe reveals why ‘Sara Pascoe tits’ is her most popular Google search (highbrow stuff this, innit?) and presenter Ben goes head to head with ‘grumpy young man’ Josh Widdicombe. And watch out next week as the bi-curious Dave podcast goes bi-weekly at the Fringe.

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The Dave Weekly: Rhys Darby and Nick Helm

Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Flight of the Conchords star Rhys Darby flies in to Dave towers (not literally) to chat about frisbees, UFOs, retro sound effects and a smattering of other interesting trivia. Ben also hosts Nick Helm in his beautiful south London flat wearing just his dressing gown with lusty novellas on his mind.

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The Dave Weekly: Mark Watson and David O'Doherty

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hold onto your hats, The Dave Weekly is officially back on the airwaves, hurrah! Coming to your little pods this week we have a real treat in store. Mark Watson and David O'Doherty join us direct from the main stage to discuss flea circuses, ping pong and chorizo.

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The Dave Weekly - Series 2 Teaser

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Series Two is almost upon us and boy are we excited. This brand spanking new series is going to blow your socks off with witty banter and some of the best interviews you've ever heard. Hows that for a sales pitch?!

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Paul Foot, Marcus Birdman and Ben stands-up

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s the final episode of The Dave Weekly – Daily from Leicester and it’s a pleasure to bring you the wonderful Paul Foot, who, as usual, chats absolute rubbish in the name of comedy. Apparently he has a gas powered vagina. Who knew? We also catch-up with Marcus Birdman slap-bang in the middle of a gig and our very own Ben Shires takes on the advice of the professionals and performs his very own stand-up set.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Richard Herring – 'King of Edinburgh', Lord of Leicester

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Richard Herring ‘King of Edinburgh’, Lord of Leicester (possibly) graces us with his lordly presence to talk about love and marriage. There’s no mention of a horse and carriage but there is comedy by the cart load.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Rob Beckett, Comedy in the Dark and Dads with tattoos

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Rob Beckett, one of the cheekiest of all the comedy chappies joins us to discuss stag-dos, not being Micky Flanigan and not winning the Leicester Comedian of the year. We also catch-up with David Morgan, Gareth Richards and Luke Benson to chat about Comedy in the Dark and the challenges it involves.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Greg Davies, Rhod Gilbert, Ed Gamble, Joe Lycett and Mark Olver. In the same room.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

For the first time in his life Ben Shires can’t get a word in edgeways as Greg Davies and his famous and funny friends join us after their Leicester benefit gig for The Stroke Association to discuss a “mashed up plumb crumble penis”, M.A.S.H and Rhod Gilbert being a bellend. Find out more about The Stroke Association here: http://www.stroke.org.uk/

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: The Comedy Curry Cook Off

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ben ‘Mr Korma’ Shires lives the Leicester dream as he judges The Comedy Curry Cook Off – a competition between Rob Rouse and Shirley and Shirley as to who can cook the best curry. MC Tommy Holgate spices things up by eating some chilli sauce that’s WAY TOO HOT for any human being. Fool.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Josh Widdicombe and Rosie Wilby

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Josh Widdicombe joins us in a cafe to talk about saving lives and winning awards whilst Rosie Wilby makes Ben's palms sweaty talking about the Science of Sex and minor pop stardom.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Ray Peacock, not Ed Gamble and Zulu Comedy

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Ray Peacock comes in to judge Ben Shires for allowing a man to get his face tattooed on his leg. He does not approve. We also chat to some Danish comics from Zulu Comedy about things that are stereotypically Danish. Bacon mainly.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Nathan Caton, Tom Allen and Ben’s filthy intro. Sorry.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Award winning comedian Nathan Caton joins us to discuss his funny family and his love of ‘your mum’ jokes whilst we head to hotel room of the wonderful and charming Tom Allen for a chat about Hotel d’comedie and the demise of beady doors.

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The Dave Weekly – Daily: Nick Helm, Journalists doing stand-up and not reading War and Peace

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We caught up with Nick Helm in a lovely London café to chat comedy, winning awards and playing Dave’s Curry House in Leicester. Ben also spends a whole evening in the Curry House judging the Dave Turns the Tables gig where five nervous journalists attempt stand-up for the first time. Could they hack it?

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The Dave Weekly - Daily: Tom Deacon, Toby Williams and piles of honesty

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Today’s glorious episode sees Tom Deacon and Ben Shires locking horns to disgust each other in equal measure in a hotel room in Leicester PLUS we chat to comedian Toby Williams aka. Dr George Ryegold in, of all places, a curry house.

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The Dave Weekly - Daily: Welcome to Leicester with Abandoman

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Hackney New Act of the Year winners Abandoman join us in snowy Leicester to talk Irish hip-hop and Ed Sheran whilst rapping away in a tiny room surrounded by pigeon holes and Robinson’s Fruit Shoots. It is well gangsta. Equally gangsta is our interview with Geoff Rowe, Director of Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival who, bless him, is tired. Man up Geoffrey.

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The Dave Weekly - Daily: Alex Horne, The Frog and Bucket and Manchester, la, la, la

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The horniest man in comedy Alex Horne joins our very own horn-bag Ben Shires for podcast fun that discusses sitting the wrong way on the toilet, raising your children as an experiment and the nature of friendship. We also travel to Manchester (sitting in a train corridor btw) to hand The Frog and Bucket comedy club the Dave One Night Stand award for best comedy night in association with Absolute Radio.

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The Dave Weekly: Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We’re back! Back to where we once belong - between 15 and 30 in the iTunes comedy charts and to kick things off in this special Leicester themed series we thought we’d stay in London and check out the preview show for Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival where we stalked out the dressing room and managed to convince grumpy old git Arthur Smith to have a chat to us. We also caught up with mythical giant Luke Benson, Philip Schofield-loving Vikki Stone and Quiz Eubank himself, Paul Sinha. YEAH-BOI!

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The Dave Weekly: Offally good offcuts from Series 1

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Yes, it’s the best bits from Series 1 we simply couldn’t squeeze in first time around featuring presenter Ben getting stung by a bee-related myth about Chris Addison, Jason Byrne on the joy (lessness) of being a father and Greg Davies braving one of Ben’s infamous quizzes. Plus much more besides from Peacock & Gamble, Paul Foot, Russell Kane, Tim Vine and Angelos Epithemiou.

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The Dave Weekly: Very best of Series 1

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

“Mmm - lovely highlights! Really suit you.” Is what we imagine you’ll be saying after you’ve listened to this baby. We’ve crammed all the best bits from Series 1 into a half hour banter-bomb featuring Peacock and Gamble, Paul Foot, Adam Buxton, Tim Vine, John Cleese, Angelos Epithemiou, Greg Davies, Russell Kane, Adam Hills and Alex Horne - plus a collection of bemused reactions to presenter Ben Shires’ idiosyncratic dress sense. You’re more than welcome.

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The Dave Weekly: Paddy McGuinness, Pronger 69 and the least Northern looking Northerner

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Bolton’s own Paddy McGuinness joins Ben to talk about catchphrase cul-de-sacs, primetime icons and the appropriate timing of Jacko jokes. They also moan about ‘that London’ like the pasty pair of Northerners that they are. Plus we meet the Twitter legend that is @pronger69 - the man who fuses fun with financial advice. And, like all great superhero tales, we learn the origin story of Pronger’s spikey name.

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The Dave Weekly: Frisky and Mannish, Mitch Ben and festive frolics ahoy

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It’s a musical spectacular this week as we’re joined by the wonderfully talented Frisky and Mannish who treat us to some festive songs and some seasonal chat. We also catch up with the mighty Mitch Benn who indulges us with a cheeky ditty about the harsh realities of life. Apparently Father Christmas ISN’T real.

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The Dave Weekly: Tommy Tiernan, Andy Parsons and the speed of smell

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Irish stand-up legend Tommy Tiernan joins Ben this week to talk about his One Night Stand special for Dave with the conversation covering highbrow musings on Tommy’s ‘controversial comedian’ tag and decidedly lowbrow thoughts on flatulence or ‘Donald Trumps’ as Ben calls them. We also catch up with Mock the Week veteran Andy Parsons to find out his satirical views on Dave. Not us Dave. A less important Dave. The prime minister or something.

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The Dave Weekly: Stephen K Amos, Milton Jones and a lonely bottom bugle

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Stephen 'o'K Amos joins Ben this week for lots of giggling and silly nonsense as we discuss his new One Night Stand show, the backstage toilets at the Haymarket and insane families. We also chat to the other king of the one liner, Milton Jones who teaches us that we don't know much about Galileo apart from that he was a poor boy from a poor family.

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The Dave Weekly: John Cleese, Reginald D. Hunter and Cleese's Woolly Lemur

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Blessed are we to be joined by comedy royalty, John Cleese, real name John Cheese, as we discuss expensive divorces, public affection and beautiful plumage (on a lemur). We don't mention the war. We also catch up with Reginald D. Hunter, star of Dave's One Night Stand for a candid chat about "not washing your butt", which is American for not cleaning your bottom.

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The Dave Weekly: Angelos Epithemiou, Ardal O'Hanlon and a blind man's stick

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This week, under strict duress, former burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou joins us to show us what's in his bag and discuss such vital topics as Betamax vs. VHS. We also catch up with Ardal O'Hanlon to discuss his Dave's One Night Stand show and his claim that he's responsible for anything good that ever came out of Ireland. Plus, we give the Dave verdict on Peter Kay's new stand-up DVD.

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The Dave Weekly: Tim Vine, Adam Hills and Black Beauty. He's a dark horse.

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

All Ben's dreams come true this week as we're joined by the "Attila the pun of word-play", Tim Vine. Puns fly across the studio as Tim and Ben develop their very own one-liner about monorails whilst discussing the thorny issue of Tommy Cooper joke plagiarism. We also catch up with Bonza Australian comic Adam Hills to dispel the myth that Aussies ride around on Kangaroos whilst chucking shrimps on barbies.

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The Dave Weekly: Argumental Special - Sean Lock, Seann Walsh and NOT Robert Webb

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Argumental is back for a brand new series on Dave so we thought is was only right and proper to get the new host and team captains on this week's show. So, we convinced Sean Lock, Seann Walsh but NOT Robert Webb to talk to Ben. He refused to talk to us and thus shall never be forgiven. Pin back your ear-holes for some choice clips from the show, some lovely bits of chat and the most painful quiz Sean Lock has ever had to participate in. He HATED Ben's quiz. It's so bad we had to keep it in.

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The Dave Weekly: Colin Murray, Helen and Olly and Gary Lineker's dodgy facial hair

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The base station is live - it's time to drive! Colin Murray, host of our brand new show, Driving Wars joins Ben on a bus outside the o2 to discuss comparisons with Robot Wars, failed world record attempts and life on Match of the Day 2. We also squeeze into a room with the wonderful Helen and Olly from the award winning Answer Me This podcast PLUS enter our competition for your chance to win tickets to see Stephen Merchant live.

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The Dave Weekly: Greg Davies, Jason Byrne and the giant Yorkshire pig

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This week comedy heavyweights Greg Davies and Jason Byrne fight it out for the attention of our Ben as we discuss insulting fathers, giant Yorkshiremen and Jason's dodgy eye. We've also got a preview of Dave's brand new show, Driving Wars and of course we have a little chat about The Inbetweeners. GILBERT!

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The Dave Weekly: Chris Addison, Olivia Lee and the Pronger69 Hot 100

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Someone must have turned up the radiators in the Dave mansion - it's getting hot in here. Chris Addison, slinky stand-up and star of The Thick Of It, denies torrid speculation on the part of Ben Shires that he's the thinking woman's top totty whilst Balls of Steel prankster Olivia Lee talks shaggable co-stars and gives Ben her 'get out of my bed eyes'. Plus a nation mourns as the @Pronger69 Twitter challenge thumps to a climax and the lucky winners are showered in special gifts.

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The Dave Weekly: Craig Campbell, foxes and the elected executioner

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

It's an animal themed episode this week as crazy Canadian comic Craig Campbell joins Ben Shires to discuss fox sex and badger killing. Donal takes a trip to Oxford to see if any of the students are better at presenting than young Ben and there's a cheeky preview of our brand new 'Made by Dave' shows. Plus, listen out for details on how you can win an iPad 2 with our Facebook competition.

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The Dave Weekly: Paul Foot winking, jealousy and a watery come to bed smile

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An outrageous case of flirting breaks out in The Dave Weekly this week as Paul Foot makes presenter Ben jealous by making eyes at another man, discussing his nether regions and cheating in the quiz. And, "because of all the vaginas" our legal team have asked us to say that it "contains adult material". Plus, Donal Coonan puts his jealousy of Ben Shires to one side as he takes the podcast to the commuters to drum up support for the show.

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The Dave Weekly: Russell Kane, Adam Buxton and the Babyliss eye-stubble manscaper

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Multi-award winning comedian Russell Kane joins Ben to discuss his new tour, his new DVD and his techniques for creating the illusion of "length". We're also blessed by Dr Buckles himself, Adam Buxton who tells us all about his wonderful beard and equally wonderful show, Bug. And of course there's news on pronger69 and an end of podcast quiz packed with awful puns.

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The Dave Weekly: Jo Brand and some fantasy American load of old bollocks

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jo Brand joins Ben to discuss her new Dave show 'Jo Brand's Big Splash', sewers and old bovver boots. We also take a trip down the river to check out the Greenwich Comedy Festival. Plus, Ben starts our new campaign to get his Dad's Twitter feed up to 20 followers. Our lawyers have asked us to say that this "contains adult material". Exciting eh?

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The Dave Weekly: Award winners and the Keith Chegwin of East Yorkshire

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This week Ben is joined by Chortle's Student Comedian of the Year, Adam Hess and diminutive and surprisingly hairy stand-up, Tom Webb whose joke was awarded one of the best and worst gags at the Edinburgh fringe. Dave General Manager, Steve North also drops in to tell us all about the forthcoming new series of Argumental.

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The Dave Weekly: Giggle-bites in Edinburgh

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Ben Shires presents the first ever episode of The Dave Weekly from the Edinburgh Fringe with guests Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble, Dave's Funniest Joke of the Fringe winner, Nick Helm plus Alex Horne, Steve Hall and Rob Deering.

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The Dave Weekly: Trailer

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Listen to the trailer of The Dave Weekly. Episode 1 will be available to download from Friday 26th August.

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