Please Keep Me Anonymous with Asim Chaudhry
Summary
Comedian Asim Chowdhury joins the hosts to discuss his new BBC series The Reluctant Vampire and his recent roles in Guardians of the Galaxy and Sandman. The conversation covers his experiences working with A-listers like Sam Rockwell and Laurence Fishburne, as well as the dynamics of the Newcastle and Sunderland football rivalry. They also debate the viewing order for Star Wars, the impact of nepotism in the entertainment industry, and the merits of separating art from the artist.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro to the guest
Chatting about Real Housewives and Newcastle
The Newcastle vs Sunderland rivalry
Meeting Alan Shearer and his son Abel
The appeal of the 'little nod' from fans
Filming Guardians of the Galaxy and recognition
Emotional themes in the new film
Naming the baby Abel and showing photos
Working with Sam Rockwell and Michael Peña
Discussing Sam Rockwell's talent and humility
Celebrity secrets and the Edinburgh Fringe
Promoting The Reluctant Vampire
Promoting the survival show Apocalypse
Sponsors and Abbott Elementary ad
Debate on nepotism in the entertainment industry
Reading letters at the Royal Albert Hall
Tom Hardy's hip-hop album and accent
Ross Noble and Geordie identity
Young actors and winning awards
Why Chris hasn't seen Star Wars or Harry Potter
Separating art from the artist
Documentaries and celebrity scandals
Shopify and business tools sponsor
Breathing exercise and transition
Pfizer cancer care sponsor
Praise for David Attenborough
Gillian Maxwell and gender in crime
Survival in a cupboard bit
Genetic coughs and walking
Newcastle training ground and calves
Compliments and the fly story
Sister's compliment notes at McDonald's
Joe Wicks compliment and the cupboard
A&E nurse story: potato in rectum
Outro and visual gags
Abbott Elementary ad
Wayfair holiday sponsor
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