Frank Off The Radio: The Frank Skinner Podcast Frank Skinner’s Radio Days: Late
Feb 4, 2026
Funny radio best bits from 2012 include tales of mixed-up jokes and a cringe dinner-party misfire with Michael Sheen. They riff on the fuel crisis and petrol versus diesel panic. There are awkward restaurant stand-ups, debates about leaving without saying goodbye, umbrella mishaps and a tangent about the JFK Umbrella Man. Frank’s improvised April Fool’s pranks and youthful fibs get a comic airing.
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Why People Laugh At 'Sounding' Like A Joke
- People often laugh at something simply because it sounds like a joke rather than because it's funny.
- Frank realises theatrical delivery can manufacture laughs even from ordinary phrases.
Diesel Swap Didn't Save The Day
- Frank switched to diesel thinking a fuel crisis wouldn't affect him and later realised diesel was included in shortages.
- The hosts discuss how diesel often sells out first because vans and lorries use it.
Stopped A Lunch To Question Every Laugh
- Frank was stood up for lunch by a colleague and stopped the meal to ask why people had laughed earlier, ruining the evening.
- He describes feeling angry, embarrassed, and inspecting the scene like Rapunzel looking out a window.
