John Robins - "Cake of Shame"
Summary
Richard Herring interviews John Robbins, who discusses his new short film, his recent London Marathon experience, and his competitive stint on Taskmaster. They share embarrassing childhood stories involving cake and gifts, debate hypothetical animal transformations, and reflect on the life of comedian Ian Cognito.
Topics discussed
Intro: Edinburgh show tickets and ad reads
John Robins on acting, intimacy coordinators, and self-consciousness
Running the London Marathon: strategy, heat, and emotions
Taskmaster experiences, scoring, and potential future roles
Ad reads: Upwork and GGSM
Worst birthday gifts: cake and a record player
Zeus question: turning into an animal for seduction
Worst advice: the Great Split Cap Ponzi scheme
Ian Cognito, Phil Kay, and the 'old school' comedy scene
Wordle debate and fantasies about wealth redistribution
Outro: Ad reads and sign-off
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