Paul F. Tompkins (Tasting Menu)
Summary
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins returns to the Off Menu podcast to react to Alex Horner’s tasting menu. The hosts and guest banter about US-UK cultural differences, including the Riyadh Comedy Festival and drink trends like Liquid Death. They humorously dissect the menu items, such as shrimp primula and hairless pork scratchings, while improvising a character concept for a pig with eczema. The episode also features a creative brainstorm for a movie based on the "Take Me to Your Dealer" alien poster.
Topics discussed
Ed Gamble's Fresh Hell tour and London Palladium dates
Introduction to Expense Account podcast
Nostalgia for James Acaster and recording logistics
Paul Tompkins' return and emceeing in Riyadh
Guest menu selection and color coordination mix-up
Recalling Brussels sprouts and meatball songs
Alex Horner's vegetarian menu and fart jokes
Alien impressions and 'Take Me to Your Dealer'
Brainstorming an alien weed dealer story
Water course and the mystery of 'Gina'
Spindrift, Liquid Death, and police evasion
Bread course: Shrimp Primula and vampire shrimp
Shrimp Primula texture and childhood Banquet chicken
Mother impressions and Biscoff Pop-Tarts
Alex's dietary restrictions and starter preview
Pork crackling, scratchings, and pig eczema character
Bull in a china shop and pork crackling preferences
Pesto penne, hot dogs, and cheese overload
Jamie Oliver pork rolls and twizzle descriptions
Bachelor parties, devil characters, and pornography
Fear of the devil and the end of the Pope
The pineapple game and guessing leaf counts
Horny creeps, orgies, and middle-aged acrobatics
Catholic communion, hosts, and priest antics
Moules mariniere, bread sauce, and Baileys
The pewter tanker incident and slander
Gestures, gifs, and colonoscopy preparation
Dessert: New York cheesecake vs Mars bar
Alex Horner's legacy and the real devil
The devil's charm and Paul Tompkins' voice
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