James Acaster Realising He Wasn’t The ‘Cool Guy’ He Thought He Was

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Joining Rob this week is comedian, writer and fellow podcast host James Acaster! James discusses his journey to finding his comedic voice and feeling comfortable on stage through analysing other comedians, listening to the audience and realising that the ‘cool guy’ persona wasn’t the right fit for him. They also chat about James’ first time performing comedy sketches at Church with his dad and his first time as a panellist on WILTY.
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@RobBrydon 2 роки тому

Listen to the full episode free and exclusively on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4X3SbAvz7dlWOCybx9u2Am

@happinesstan 2 роки тому

When does part two come out?

@joshuataylor3550 2 роки тому

@@happinesstan spotify full version

@happinesstan 2 роки тому

@@joshuataylor3550 Yeah, Thanks but that was made clear in the comment I replied to. My question is in relation to the part two, mentioned here, within part one.

@datgrrl5698 2 роки тому

@@happinesstan ...quite obvious it was *not* made clear to you, was it??? there is no part *two*...it was...you won't believe this...prepare yourself...IT WAS A JOKE...cor blimey, the gormless gobshite award ceremony has been cancelled so please keep your eye on the post for your award...oh, wait...do you get parcels delivered to your cave???

@QIKUGAMES-QIKU 2 роки тому

Love ya but enough with the Golden Straws boys just get it over with

@joansmith69 2 роки тому

I love James aggressively inviting himself to dinner with Rob and his wife. Such an awkward and fun social dynamic.

@darthmarticusLFC 2 роки тому

I genuinely thought he was gonna go through all that and then decline the invitation.

@cazkiwinz4300 2 роки тому

Loved how they fed off each other so spontaneously there as if by agreement, yet was totally off the cuff 😂😂😂

@kevinw712 2 роки тому

fair play, fair play

@thenewlc 2 роки тому

And Rob’s genuine “oh shit, am I going to get in trouble for this?” in his tone and in his face as James started to accept in earnest was perfection. As a husband I can relate 🤣🤣🤣

@msinclair8261 2 роки тому

it was awkward because Rob suddenly remembered it was Friday night - it was beaver night.....

@BoomBoomBrucey 2 роки тому

I love the idea that Rob is playing along with the joke, but James isn't remotely joking and is very hungry.

@loacc3672 2 роки тому

Yeah, if Mr. Acaster were joking, he certainly didn’t tip his hand-not that I could tell, anyway.

@brendancskinner 2 роки тому

I have a bridge I'd like to sell you.

@birhanegulilat4527 Рік тому

i cant tell if it is scripted he is jokingly inviting him self to lunch or he actually invited himself to lunch but i loved it

@nickmoranis2865 10 місяців тому

Sycophanty is so appealing.

@joseph1845 6 місяців тому

Isn't that the depths of his comedy, depths of putrid horse s

@vickywitton1008 2 роки тому

James always seems like a guy in his twenties to me. He was so funny on Taskmaster

@NICHOLSON7777 2 роки тому

I love how in TM he never responded to Alex's greetings for the entire series.

@JDAfrica 2 роки тому

Unmarried is the word, keeps his youthful appearance. Ü

@vollsticks 2 роки тому

@@JDAfrica I dunno, he's either aged badly or done too much cocaine. Hope it's the former.

@sofiaguerrero0969 Рік тому

@@vollsticks I think he’s just a bit chubbier. Idk if it has anything to do with that off menu podcast and he’s trying all these different restaurants and foods. But he is looking a little chunkier. It looks good on him

@marikaalpis9037 Рік тому

@@NICHOLSON7777 He did respond, only once

@superredpatek 2 роки тому

One of my favourite things about James Acaster being a guest on podcasts is that he often shares earlier memories with the interviewer that provides for a nice story. It's very glowing to know how supportive Rob is behind the WILTY scenes in this case.

@carveylover Рік тому

I find it so refreshing to see James being James and not the persona. Rob is a really great interviewer as well, very welcoming and warm. This was one of my favorite interviews with James.

@Tysto Рік тому

My introduction to James Acaster was the four-part Repertoire, and I was blown away. The guy is a monster. Absolute mastery of the craft.

@nowthenad3286 Рік тому

I am surprised to read people actually criticising James Acaster for not being funny. I am glad you waxed lyrical about his Repertoire. There was so much about those sets that made them masterpieces. Definitely worthy of repeat listening. You should also search UKposts to listen to James Acaster's scrapes - in conversation with Josh Widdicombe. Josh and James are a great combo.

@MiniTrainLoco 3 місяці тому

I love Repertoire, the way his brain works is already funny. But how the story goes through those four parts is absolutely incredible. I’ve watched it so many times, I can recite whole parts 😂

@davidz2690 Місяць тому

@@nowthenad3286wtf is waxed lyrical

@snadlg Місяць тому

Repertoire is a masterclass in storytelling and comedy.

@xelumbra 25 днів тому

Glad to see such high praise for him. Some people don't get it at all which is fine as everyone has different tastes, but I think he is amazing. It's not even just how funny he is but the way he tells his stories. Repertoire especially has become my go to watch for whenever I'm feeling lousy. Never fails.

@eyemoeba Рік тому

it's his incessantly genuine politeness and unabashedly instant honesty that make him seem so youthful. like a twelve year old out with his dad and his mates.

@georgiakuchinsky 2 роки тому

I always hesitate to idolize celebrity but Rob Brydon sure seems like a genuinely nice and warm fellow. You have very kind eyes, sir.

@stevej1154 2 роки тому

Yes, please do bring him back. He has some great stories.

@fidelogos7098 2 роки тому

I would love to have lunch with James! James Acaster and Bob Mortimer are my favorite guests on WILTY. When I need cheering up, I watch the re-runs of the cabbage story or breaking up with his friend's girlfriend. And he looks much younger than 37! He has a boyish impish look about him that makes his stories even more precious.

@anthonygreenita 2 роки тому

Love the cabbage story but I've missed the one about breaking up with his friend's girlfriend. Have you got a direct link?

@fidelogos7098 2 роки тому

This is the breakup buddy episode: ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nIp_lZWqnG-buoU.html Here's a compilation of some of his best ukposts.info/have/v-deo/mWJhiIN7fZ6WxYE.html (breakup buddy not included in this one, but the Basingstoke bush is included, which is hilarious).

@nijnij3988 2 місяці тому

Absolutely agree. James and Bob are not only some of my favourite WILTY guests, but also some of my favourite Taskmaster contestants ever. The absurdity that comes out of their brain (and is their lives) sometimes is just so entertaining. And on top of that they seem like genuinely nice people

@stephengilmore2741 2 роки тому

I'd say Rob Brydon on Off Menu is long, long overdue.

@ninagray4441 2 роки тому

James is unquestionably cool!

@PickeringSamuel 2 роки тому

More accurately he's questionably uncool.

@karlaboi3896 Рік тому

🤣🤣🤣🤣

@nointro 2 роки тому

Rob, I just want to say that you are incredibly talented and your comedy has gotten me through the last two years with a smile on my face. Genuinely, thank you very much!

@AKAMustang 2 роки тому

At the end Rob was clearly caught between "you're winding me up now" and "this is comedy gold".

@nowthenad3286 Рік тому

I am so pleased to hear that Rob is as nice as he seems on camera. Also, I can't believe that James is that old. The way he crafted that joke about kneeling down was ABSOLUTELY GENIUS. Great observation, Rob, about him not being able to bail out. James has been brought up so well by his parents. He is really lucky to have had such a wholesome Christian upbringing. Hang on, Rob. Did you actually offer him an empty invite and then try to retract it, or was that just play acting? If it was then it was phenomenal acting.

@grahamstrouse1165 4 місяці тому

The Bolero joke was brilliant. And one of the things that impressed me about it was that this was an historical event for James. Torville & Dean won their Olympic gold medal a year before James was born. 🙂

@Isleofskye 3 місяці тому

There is a hilarious Curb Your Enthusiasm episode where Larry David makes an "Empty Gesture" to a friend who INSISTS on taking him up on it when Lrry was being polite so I hope James DID stay for Dinner.

@kaliban2747 2 роки тому

I was in the scouts with James, we had a good time 😁

@ticketyboo2456 2 роки тому

Dyb dyb dyb.

@beng4186 2 роки тому

I'm 10 years younger than Rob, but I also thought James Acaster was mid-20s.. Both giants in the comedy world!

@evanjonesguitar 2 роки тому

Rob: James you know I could talk to you forever James: You could have a meal with me with your wife? Rob: I could talk to you, forever

@eagletown8977 9 місяців тому

That was effortlessly brilliant

@Isleofskye 3 місяці тому

Thanks for this. There is a hilarious Curb Your Enthusiasm episode where Larry David makes an "Empty Gesture" to a friend who INSISTS on taking him up on it when Lrry was being polite so I hope James DID stay for Dinner.

@HarshMelon 2 роки тому

Aww. Rob is just a smitten with James as the rest of us!

@hawsrulebegin7768 2 роки тому

This episode is the best interview from the series. Really interesting to see them discuss comic voices and the attempts to find the right one for them. Love this in-depth comedy chat.

@Solefirefly 7 місяців тому

😮

@craigoskin5634 2 роки тому

James is great nice to see him on.

@saraream133 Рік тому

James Acaster is one of my favorite people on earth.

@rosiemclaughlin1493 2 роки тому

I find James Acaster to be such a lovely person in interviews, would genuinely love to meet him one day - added to a podcast with Rob Brydon, this is perfection and helping me get through Tuesday. Thank you!

@nadiUxis 2 роки тому

I loved this conversation :) it feels so warm and friendly, is nice to get to know more about James and Rob is a great interviewer!

@pmor4272 2 роки тому

This was brilliant, you two are great together - would love another one - or even a series

@palmeraj70 8 місяців тому

Lovely interview. Had the pleasure of meeting James after one of his gigs, and he was a delight, but it's even better to see him just chatting. He does have genuinely funny bones 😊

@Lolatusername 2 роки тому

This was great, hope Rob goes on James'/ Ed's podcast!

@jennd5237 2 роки тому

Love, love, love James! Don’t get enough of him over here in the states

@jedisith3864 2 роки тому

This is top tier. Sincerely the best Acaster content yet. Bring more. Much more.

@djrandlev2864 2 роки тому

Acaster has a v original tone and delivery. Love him 😂

@jemmax9974 2 роки тому

Golden guest, golden series. Can only hope there’s a part 2 hidden away somewhere

@honeydropswardrobe 2 роки тому

I love James Acaster. Thank you Rob. Lovely interview.💕

@hedlund 2 роки тому

You're both legends. You've also both been instrumental in keeping me remotely sane-ish over the past few years.

@AD-kv9kj Рік тому

1:50 - Aah, the old lick and throw! Classic times.

@florence2095 2 роки тому

I loved part 1. Look forward to the next 9 parts 💕I hope you both enjoyed your lunch 😂😂🦘🐨

@Isleofskye 3 місяці тому

@koaluanabunnies Рік тому

Loved this! What a dynamic. James is right, we would like a 10 part series please, at least 🤣

@Ankur3108 2 роки тому

Rob,love this side of you man,some real good questions, great interview. James Acaster is really the next big thing

@dirtyfunkymonkey 2 роки тому

I hope James went for lunch with Rob and his wife. A splendid birthday treat

@torgnyaanderaa2334 2 роки тому

Rebooking please! Love listening to you two!

@tylerblatt7474 2 роки тому

James comment's on him thinking he was the cool guy then finding out otherwise makes his outfit and the first 5 minutes of 1999 cold lasagne hate myself significantly more hilarious.

@fauzaanC 2 роки тому

Plz produce part two three and four and it would be really nice if the last one tied all the episodes together like a master piece . No pressure.

@maryhoffman9551 2 роки тому

So happy to see this posted today!

@BitchinStitchin 2 роки тому

Amazing interview, love James to pieces. The earnest acceptance of a reluctant invitation is so on brand, loved it!

@wohlhabendermanager Рік тому

Rob Brydon being unable to tell James: "No, I was only joking you cannot join us for lunch" is peak britishness. :)

@timg3679 2 роки тому

It's a pleasure to see two awesome people speaking.

@busdriver428 2 роки тому

Please consider making your videos longer. Your interviews are brilliant and go by so fast.

@jenieuwedocent 2 роки тому

Seeing Rob next to James feels like one of those forced perspective things they used to film Gandalf next to Frodo.

@SpoookyBooogie 11 місяців тому

Much love from Texas. Been a fan of yours for about 6 years now and I'm glad to hear youre still putting out new work!

@theresajv5055 2 роки тому

I've been waiting for this. Thank you. I knew it would happen eventually.

@Glamrockqueen 2 роки тому

What a lovely interview. It would be nice if this really was 1 out of 10.

@romainsavioz5466 2 роки тому

Would prefer if it was 8

@TheFlyingEpergne 2 роки тому

@@romainsavioz5466 same old Romain, always complaining

@romainsavioz5466 2 роки тому

@@TheFlyingEpergne missing the joke

@TheAverageCloud 2 роки тому

Actually died at the ending. Too funny.

@OptimusGPrime 2 роки тому

Oh shite! A ghost/talking zombie!

@asmaaa.6163 2 роки тому

RIP :(

@housequakeb6866 2 роки тому

Actually?

@DavidRexGlenn 2 роки тому

I spent six years trying to find my voice on stage. Saddest day of my life is when I realized that I didn't have the talent for comedy writing. Being funny in a conversation is massively different than being funny for an hour in front of an audience

@datgrrl5698 2 роки тому

...and??? why are you sharing that intel *here* instead of therapy??? are you taking the mickey??? you can open a twatter account for free and chat about your failure there...

@DavidRexGlenn 2 роки тому

@@datgrrl5698 What have we here? The chaviest of chavs

@daediaz186 7 місяців тому

An hour is a long routine that is only for seasoned comedians. I would say 15 min or 20 is a good mark to measure your ability if you have six years practicing. I wouldn't be discouraged if I couldn't craft an hour. What James did was join all the 15 bits he has been writing during his career for the 4 shows on repertoire

@ojigbo 28 днів тому

@@datgrrl5698A bit late, but your comment is quite ironic judging by both your profile picture as well as your youtube channel description. Curb your rudeness.

@babyj5184 2 роки тому

Two of my top comedians in one interview... Perfection

@christinacumpian5420 2 роки тому

I love that this interview happened! I was hoping but not sure if it was going until I heard Rob mention it during another interview (I think it may have been the one with Russell Howard). I thought maybe Rob meant that he doing an Off-Menu interview though. That would be another treat! Looking forward to this week's episode!!!

@erinmaree1987 Рік тому

You're going to be happy after today then...

@sharonallen1668 Місяць тому

James Acaster is the first commedian in a long time that makes me laugh out loud! Hard!!! I, too, am amazed at his shows! Original, fresh, so very funny!

@rspratt 2 роки тому

The one I've been waiting for. James is just great

@nomadWalkr 2 роки тому

oh man - james acaster is the best... i wish you had MORE of the interview on youtube. it's so nice to see faces/gestures while hearing the interview instead of like a podcast. would you reconsider mr brydon, of sharing more of your interviews on youtube? full interviews? thank you.

@jacksharkey562 Рік тому

Enjoyed this. Could very much listen to far longer versions of this

@DominikSchwind 2 роки тому

It's such a shame that the full episodes are hidden away in Spotify

@Evanescoduil Рік тому

"hidden away" in one of the most publicly available, free podcast platforms in the world that nearly everyone with internet knows exists

@iWhacko 2 роки тому

Looking forward to the next 9 parts!

@fendel_ 2 роки тому

What a great interview!

@vanessaisom8620 2 роки тому

Yes! 1 of 10 - we will hold you to that Rob! James is such a lovely guy, and quite unique with his humour. I always think it must be so hard to be a comedian these days, how to be funny without offending anyone. You must have to think so hard when writing jokes or sketches, that your repertoire does not offend. Hope you enjoyed you and your wife enjoyed your lunch with James in tow!

@tommulder9420 2 роки тому

I think you'll find it comes natural to some people and always has. Only the exposure to it has grown, with the availability and correspondence of the people directly on the internet instead of going through media channels and critics or broadcasters.

@snr0n Рік тому

You don't need to worry, because it's actually not any harder now - a small handful of comedians have been complaining that you can't joke about anything anymore for literally a century. Sadly, there's nothing new about people who feel bizarrely entitled to a continuing career even though they're incapable of evolving their act to present material modern audiences find funny, nor those who sell out tours and net lucrative broadcast deals built around the idea that they're being somehow censored. Funny people don't need to worry about offending people, they just get on with the job of being funny. And James is definitely fantastic at it, although of course he's not inoffensive to everyone - certainly saw some very upset people who didn't enjoy him calling out lazy transphobic comedians in his last special!

@1972hermanoben Рік тому

Looking forward to part two! 😂

@AnnaWoods 2 роки тому

Had this on in the background and ran back to check Ken Bruce hadn't actually rocked up when the impression started, christ that was spot on

@ryanjohndavies4092 2 роки тому

I need to know if James actually joined them for lunch

@matttrafton2725 2 місяці тому

Just discovered this podcast and being a huge American fan if WILTY this is my new favorite poddy. Thanks Rob.

@nefwaenre 8 місяців тому

i didn't know you have a yt channel? :D Rob, i know you are a Bafta nominated actor and all but i will ALWAYS know you as the Wilty host part of the golden trio! And seeing James Acaster on here is absolutely amazing!! He's my fav comedian! ♥

@freckledlemonade5901 2 роки тому

The inviting himself for lunch is a bit and I love it! I LOVE James’s Brain 🧠! Lol his wit is un matched hahaha

@Jaxsf1 2 роки тому

Need more of this!!

@JohnSpo 2 роки тому

I love James Acaster and I hate that he's not on social media because I often want to send him positive affirmations but I understand that social media is the devil and he's better for not engaging in it.

@kath1626 2 роки тому

Apparently he was heckled on social media, so... Our loss but I can understand why he wouldn't want that.

@datgrrl5698 2 роки тому

@@kath1626 your man is on social media, and no we do not reveal where to find and one need only read this comment list to see why...this is not james' social page is it??? no it is not...on this channel, one can only thank mr brydon for uploading and the leave the rest out because it is just superfluous...

@rjb6327 8 місяців тому

James''s sense of humor is unique and my kind of fun.

@claraconlan6557 2 роки тому

Love James Acaster. I wish I knew him.

@jelmervanlenteren773 8 місяців тому

Two of my favourite people...

@Navigationism 2 роки тому

What a great pair!

@Valentine-xr3ic 2 роки тому

Acaster is brilliant.

@megiab 9 місяців тому

"means something to some people and nothing to most". story of my life, man. story of my life.

@davidcattin7006 Рік тому

What a lovely chat, really, much more than an interview. Love seeing the respect they have for each other. What I wouldn't do to have lunch with James, tho! You'd probably be laughing so much, you wouldn't really get anything eaten.

@normplatt7549 2 роки тому

Great chucklers! Wander on BOB Love your Vlogs! Uplifting! Jovial fun!

@peppers8489 Рік тому

The very first episode of WILTY that I ever watched was the one with James's "cabbager", Mick. Been a fan of the show, Rob, James, (and Mick) ever since.

@1224bobo 2 роки тому

never been a big fan of Rob in his other gigs, I LOVE THIS format, won me over

@Stavrosmct 2 роки тому

I saw you at Morzine skiing last week Rob. You looked like you were having a great time with the family. I hope you managed to avoid the rain.

@skinkscat Рік тому

If anyone enjoyed this dynamic a lot I highly recommend the episode of Off Menu with Rob Brydon as a guest, so funny n genuine and one of my immediate favorites!

@Dr.TobiasFunke 2 роки тому

yes, please bring him back

@scottgordon1781 2 роки тому

Very cool and insightful . be yourself is what I got out of this ,and an amazing table .

@atothegee9943 2 роки тому

Hahaha. Amazing that he invited himself to lunch. And I hope he went too!

@AD-kv9kj Рік тому

Rob seemed genuinely worried that James wasn't just doing that for comedy and would actually try to join him and his wife at the restaurant for lunch.

@cazkiwinz4300 2 роки тому

Great interview, nice to see a different side to both of them. Came for JA, like RB ok enuf... but really enjoyed both of them 🤗🤗

@azimhanif1 Рік тому

Love these two!

@asouthafrican3200 4 місяці тому

James Acaster stories on WILTY are brilliant 😅 I could watch them a million times and still laugh

@aaroncfriedman 2 роки тому

Happy Birthday James!

@gudgengrebe 2 роки тому

The well lit Rob Brydon.

@saycibon 2 роки тому

I've never enjoyed or appreciated James Acaster more than in this fine interview by the charming Rob Brydon. He was obviously über creative in Taskmaster, but his abrasiveness has mellowed with age. Delightful!

@m444ss 2 роки тому

I hope there really is a part 2 (and more?).

@nartarlyiatremaynne1239 2 роки тому

James you are beyond fabulous. Oh my goodness you are a love. Rob you are brilliant. Jelly Baby Head Injury for the Coroner's Report. This so made me laugh. Australia

@comface 2 роки тому

Hey Rob, it's fairly clear that the entire interview was filmed - are the full videos available anywhere, rather than just the audio?

@rogergreen9861 3 місяці тому

I saw Billy Connolly two nights running years ago, and it revealed the honing needed for every gag. First night, the punchline about Olympics and the javelin hitting a spectator depended on Aussies knowing that "terraces" are the cheap seats. Billy noticed the gentle laugh at a gag which received more in the UK, and changed the punchline to "the cheap seats" on night 2. Big laugh, because the joke is NOT that javelins are spears, but that THAT is why THOSE seats are cheap. Subtle brilliance.