Melvin Odoom
Summary
Ed Gamble and James Acaster welcome DJ Melvin Odom to their dream restaurant, where they discuss his upcoming role on Celebrity MasterChef and his Ghanaian heritage. The trio debates the superiority of Ghanaian Jollof rice over Nigerian versions and shares stories about Melvin’s early TV appearances on Sweat the Small Stuff. They also explore quirky topics like the science of DNA, the history of Nando’s olives, and Melvin’s preference for haloumi from a restaurant called Skewed.
Topics discussed
Intro and Fresh Hell tour announcement
Sponsor: The Expense Account podcast
Welcome Melvin Doom and early banter
TV panel shows and the Dish ban
Celebrity Masterchef and Ghanaian heritage
Ghanaian food culture and Craig David
Bo Selector nickname and drink choice
Toothbrushes, DNA, and urine tests
Naked Attraction secrets and show ideas
Ed's school rubber cleaning business
Nando's olives and starter preferences
Skewed haloumi and Bubola restaurant
Honey obsession and naked hotel incident
Sponsor: Whoop
Nigerian vs Ghanaian food debate
Dj Khalid, Richard Wilson, and Masterchef
Macaroni pie from Palm Bay and delivery hacks
Jollof rice remix and Supermalt
Tasting Supermalt and party culture
DJ preferences and metal music
Gym music and bullying confession
Sponsor: Thinkific
Hot and cold dessert debate
Apple pie, Schindler's List, and rewatching
Menu recap and closing remarks
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