Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster Joy Crookes
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Nov 12, 2025 
Joy Crookes, a Mercury Prize and Brit Award-nominated singer-songwriter, joins the hosts to discuss her new album, Juniper, and her unforgettable Glastonbury set. They dive into humorous anecdotes, including stage mishaps and childhood memories involving leeches! Joy tackles the concept of 'performative males' while sharing her sparkling water preferences. She presents a nostalgic menu featuring Iberico ham and a Richmond sausage butty, alongside a simple but charming dessert of sprinkle cake with lukewarm custard. Get ready for laughs and heartfelt stories!
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Nirvana Unplugged's Lasting Impact
- Joy recalls Nirvana's Unplugged as a formative live-recording example that highlights raw voice and riffs.
- She credits her father's influence and the power of stripped-down arrangements revealing song strength.
Double-Check Familiar Phrases
- Avoid assuming precise word meanings; Joy admits she often mangles proverbs and idioms, which can confuse listeners.
- When unsure, check or ask rather than using confident but incorrect phrases in public.
Stage Burps And Sparkling Water Tricks
- Joy demonstrates stage burping as a performance quirk, sometimes burping into her bass player's face for onstage chemistry.
- She also claims the ability to burp through her nose, crediting potent sparkling waters like Vichy Catalan.