Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster

Jacqueline Novak

Sep 9, 2026 · 1h 6m

Summary

Comedian Jacqueline Novak joins Ed Gamble and James Acaster to discuss her Netflix special, "Get on Your Knees," and her new work-in-progress show. The trio explores the psychology of over-ordering food, the joy of simple midnight snacks like plain bread, and the specific anxieties of having a nut allergy. They also debate the merits of still versus sparkling water and the cultural confusion surrounding papadoms.

Topics discussed

Opill birth control ad Hydroug Amazon Rising Star ad Lowe's Labor Day deals ad Walden University ad Olive & June gel manicure ad Podcast intro and guest introduction Banter about knees and legs Jet lag and midnight feasts Over-ordering food and safety Restaurant service and nut allergies Plant-based diet and ice cream Marmalade toast ice cream and representation Comedy industry and show history Explaining the 'Blowjob' show concept Blowjob as an organizing principle Tap water vs bottled water in NYC Bottle aesthetics and branding Body scanning tech and self-perception Papa Dom's confusion and pizza Nut allergy experiences in restaurants Vegan restaurant loyalty and nut fears Plain bread, TV, and food fantasies Opill birth control ad Lowe's Labor Day deals ad Rothy's Point shoe ad Upwork Business Plus ad Midi menopause care ad Soup and oyster crackers Craving bisque and tomatoes Salad and rustic croutons Spicy peach margarita concept Cocktail glass shapes and trivia Finalizing the meal order ActiveCampaign AI ad Opill birth control ad Choosing pasta main course Anchovies and vegan ethics Side dish and palate cleansing Building a custom meal at a restaurant Dirty martinis and coffee negroni Protein trends and martini choice Disney characters and dessert intro Affogato and ice cream pooling Veganism as moral stance Lemon meringue pie story Tart lemon preferences Finalizing dessert and berry memory Outro and show promotion Opill birth control ad Lowe's Labor Day deals ad
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