We've got a podcast full of anthrax and we want to let off like mad in your ears. This week we get a bit tetchy whilst discussing the C-bomb, The Police vs Sting, Michael's attitudes to lovemaking, and revealing what ties Alan to Ulrika Jonsson

8 • The Talented Mr. Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S2E1

Sep 13th, 2016 1h 4m

Crash! Bang! Wallop! We're back with the first proper episode of series 2 - We discuss what Alan and Lynn have been up since we last saw them, Michael's career path, canned laughter vs live audience and then, in a new low, we attempt to draw ch

6 • Towering Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E6

May 31st, 2016 48m 4s

Fire! Fire! The fair's on fire! In the last episode of the series, Alan’s been at the tavern for 182 days, Clifton's back on the boddle and (the actor) Kevin Eldon is laughing at literally everything. We talk country fair disasters, pimping Lyn

5 • To Kill A Mocking Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E5

May 24th, 2016 39m 37s

Sue Cook’s pulled out, Sophie and Ben are 'at it' and there's a mentalist on the loose in episode 5. We cover real-life encounters with Bill Oddie, concealed nipples, and our hunt for the real Jed Maxwell (spoiler alert: It doesn't end well). P

4 • Basic Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E4

May 17th, 2016 51m 35s

We talk graveyard shift radio, sliding standards at the Travel Tavern and briefly consider buying Alan's car whilst dismantling this episode like a Corby Trouser Press. Also: Michael's career trajectory, letters from listeners, and why the real

3 • Watership Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E3

1 May 10th, 2016 51m 14s

What does a Ladyboy (the drink) taste like? Which role did Simon Pegg actually want? Who invented the skip? All these questions are answered in episode 3 of Monkey Tennis. We also discuss our Alan origins, this episode's many cameos, Alan's thr

2 • Alan Attraction: I'm Alan Partridge S1E2

May 3rd, 2016 50m 58s

It's Valentine’s Day and love is in the air for the second episode of Monkey Tennis. We look at the battle between Jill and Lynn for Alan's attention, there's a bit of a misunderstanding about Alan's big plate, and we talk to a genuine 'man of

2 • Alan Attraction: I'm Alan Partridge S1E2

1 May 3rd, 2016 50m 58s

1 • A Room With An Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E1

Apr 25th, 2016 54m 1s

Join four dalendless shids as they celebrate and discuss I'm Alan Partridge's first episode, in search of answers to the big questions: Who's been vandalising Alan's car? What's the deal with Sue Cook? And just what IS in Alan's drawer? PLUS: r

1 • A Room With An Alan: I'm Alan Partridge S1E1

Apr 25th, 2016 54m 1s

153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up

24 days ago 52m 55s

We try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge

152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10

Apr 9th, 2024 1h 17m

This week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a wa

151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8

Apr 2nd, 2024 50m 56s

We're on high alert for Michael sightings this week as we talk ASMR, bad dads, the strumpet supervisor, and weaponised grandkids. Plus: We make a shellfish stretch, Alan takes on India, and we investigate hairy fish.To help support the show you

150 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 5 + 6

Mar 26th, 2024 1h 5m

Alan's back in the commentary box this week as we put on our Heavy Thinking Hats and talk nude sleeping, Wogan's wake, coke, groupies, and Falkland penguins. Questions posed: Is Alan a hater? Does commentary work without imagery? Is Alan workin

149 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 3 + 4

Mar 19th, 2024 1h 5m

We discuss abused Alan, Lynn's lethargy, medicinal McDonalds and political Partridge this week as Michael is teased and Katrina's displeased. Plus: How dogs vote, yellow sticker strategy and we ask, have the writers hit their fan service phase?

148 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 1 + 2

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 17m

Nasal health and bidets dominate the chat this week as we speculate about 'And Did Those Feet,' play Drive-by or Drive-lie and talk ASMR, recycled content and unlocked toilet doors. If you enjoy the pod, ask yourself: could I have this in leath

147 • Alan Attack! Part 2 (Your Feedback)

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 8m

Our extended rifle (not like that) through your feedback sees us try to date Carol (not like that), take on Edmonds, Daniels, Madeley and Partridge at once (not like that), delve into your bank holiday fantasies (not like that) and get correcte

146 • Alan Attack! Part 1 (Your Feedback)

Feb 27th, 2024 58m 21s

Musk! Cheeseman! Terrible! McGuinness! Katrina! Photoshop! Butter! Stratagem! A collection of words designed to optimise our ranking in search results after an extended absence? Topics covered in this first episode of a brand new series, as we

145 • Stratagem Streaming Special

Feb 21st, 2023 1h 15m

Stratagem's now streaming, so we take a second look at Alan's live outing, the (minimal) good and the (plentiful) bad. Plus: the missing medley, the DFS disguise, and an ill-advised visit to the future. SPOILERS APLENTY so please watch Stratage

144 • From The Oasthouse S2: Ep 11 + wrap-up

Nov 22nd, 2022 1h 4m

Fire! Fire! The garage is on fire! Alan's entire universe burns this week as we cover heroin, on-air boozing and Alan's perfect day. Plus: our thoughts on Oasthouse, your thoughts on Oasthouse, and Nick's attempts to pronounce some foreign word

143 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 9 + 10

Nov 15th, 2022 1h 21m

We've adopted a power stance this week, but the optics are not good. With a deep dive on Katrina, Partridge politics and Will Smith all covered, you'd like to listen - and we've agreed to allow you to try.- - - - - -If you like what we do you c

142 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 7 + 8

Nov 8th, 2022 52m 40s

Hey Gurl! Imagine if you played an episode of Monkey Tennis to King Henry VIII, it would blow his miiiiind.... Join us for another double dose of Alan analysis as we cosy up to the new lady in Alan's life and travel back in time (sort of) to le

141 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 5 + 6

Nov 1st, 2022 1h 9m

This week, we talk trump containment, road test building society rhymes and Producer Jed reviews Chernobyl. Plus: Alan's chin tuck, Nick's Tyneham trivia, some light Guardian-bashing and some onomatapoedantry. We're just some men on a podcast,

140 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 3 + 4

Oct 25th, 2022 1h

We're ticking off our bucket list this week as Alan gets stuck in a hole: 1) Discuss superpowers 2) Analyse Alan & Ronald's 'friendship' 3) Lose our minds over sandwiches 4) Get Producer Jed to review Rumpelstiltskin. Tick tick tick tick and bo

139 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 1 + 2

Oct 18th, 2022 1h 13m

Running late but sounding great, we dive into the second series of '...Oasthouse', discussing Alan's maudlin moments, Pat Farrell's lenient sentencing, and Daniel Bedingfield's Freddie Mercury. Plus: Did Partridge write a porno?- - - - - -If yo