S5 EP9: Jake Bhardwaj
Aug 16, 2026 · 1h 4m
Summary
Max Rushden and David O'Doherty interview comedian Jake Bardwaj about his chaotic day at the Edinburgh Fringe. Jake details his infested student accommodation, a disappointing marmalade-filled sausage bap, and writing quiz questions for his show. The hosts also engage in a humorous trivia battle, covering topics from Guinness consumption to Kylie Minogue lyrics.
Topics discussed
Intro: Podcast saturation and guest introduction
Jake Bardwaj's comedy career and quiz show
Edinburgh accommodation woes: mites and spiders
Morning routines and the 'donut kebab' debate
Quiz show format and celebrity sightings
The sausage bap controversy and Edinburgh accents
Zoom meetings, Game of Thrones, and free time
Daily changes and maintaining quiz integrity
Fringe show recommendations and collaborators
Quiz questions: Guinness, Bond, and chocolates
Kylie Minogue quiz and audience games
Kitchen accidents and rushing to shows
Eating ramen from a non-stick pan
Celebrity sighting: Guessing Graham Norton
Pronunciation quirks and cannibal jokes
Raffle ticket chaos and show success
Late night kebab runs and wrapping techniques
Watching Death in Paradise while eating
Conclusion: Accepting the mundane yesterday
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