Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things

Co-creator of The Chappelle Show and one of US comedy's most influential brains, Neal Brennan, sits down with Russell. Neal explains the vitality of human connection, ayahuasca and ice cream. It's a wild trip through consciousness expansion and which ice cream flavours kick most ass.    If you want to watch Neal's specials, get onto Netflix and search his name, and there they be.    Russell is off to Australia and New Zealand at the start of the new year, so if you live in that kinda neighbourhood then inbetween all the cricket and sunbathing, get y'selves some tickets at russell-howard.co.uk.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guz Khan, comedian and creator of Man Like Mobeen, shares vivid childhood mischief and the strange habit of urinating in a VCR. He recounts sellotape-wrapped trees, school revolts, family stories and a moving tale about cousin Flamboreans. Conversation touches on balancing politics with comedy and how real-life chaos shaped his path to stand-up.

  US comedy megastar Iliza Sheslinger is in the studio! Russell and Iliza talk about the what happens when an audience member drops their guts during a show, a single fingerless glove and the beautiful stench of a closed bar.   Iliza is in the UK right now with her ‘Hard Feelings’ tour. She’s playing the Hammersmith Apollo on the 6th and 8th December, and you can buy those tickets right now from their website here.   If you live in another European country, check out Iliza’s website here to find out when the tour is coming to a city near you.   Russell has a few tickets left this year for his tour, and then he’s off to Australia and New Zealand, because it’s only fair that they get to enjoy the show too. Would those tickets also make good Christmas presents? Why yes they would. Here they are...   Happy days. Have a good week, don’t work too hard, and see you next week for another Wonderbox.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, host of Late Night Mash Rachel Parris sits down with Russell to select her most precious items for the Wonderbox.  Russell finds out why the world is a better place because of tiny lederhosen, Tunnock's Teacakes and Rachel recalls her once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to normalise British sex toys. Rachel will be taking a show back out across the UK in 2024 so keep your eyes peeled for that. Rachel's book, Advice from Strangers, is available now and it makes a terrific Christmas present actually. You could buy a copy from here. Russell's tour continues with dates in various UK cities over December and January. Would those tickets also make good Christmas presents? Why yes they would. Here they are... Thanks for listening and as always there will be more Wonderboxery for your ears next week. Bye! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Whitehall takes a few minutes away from his brand new baby to chat to Russell about his most precious possessions. Jack tells the most insane story about Jamie Laing seeing his undercarriage, then explains what it's like to party with Man City the day after they've won the Champion's League. Sensational stuff.  Jack's on tour at the moment, and you can get your lovely fingers all over those tickets by going to https://www.jackwhitehall.com/   What's that you said? You like the podcast but you'd like to see Russell performing live? Well lucky you. He's on tour right now across the UK. Click this hyperlink to find out where, when and how: russell-howard.co.uk    Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's only John flippin' Oliver! One of Britain's most-loved exports after cheddar cheese and trains, John Oliver is the host of US late-night show Last Week Tonight as well as being a sensational stand-up comic in his own right.  John reveals what it's like to do a gig to one person, why Michael Bolton is a bona fide comedy hero and reveals when, how and why he likes dressing as a cat.   Russell is touring the UK right now with his latest live show, which is among the best work he's ever produced. Honestly, I'm not sure why you haven't been already. Get tickets right now at russell-howard.co.uk.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Gamble is in the house! Ed chooses his most precious items to wang into the Wonderbox, which includes some food-based choices (as you might expect from one who foods as passionately as Ed). Come for the food, then stay for Ed waxing lyrical about his love of Mr Blobby.    Ed is touring next year, going hither and thither to some of the most delicious performance venues the UK can offer. If I wrote them all here it would take up a ridiculous amount of time and space, so for more information clicky clicky on the hyperlinky here: edgamble.co.uk   Ed's also got a book out just in time for Christmas, and if it's not a perfect present them I'm a giant toad with access to a keyboard (I'm not). It's called GLUTTON and you should consider buying it from an independent bookseller rather than Amazon. You'll feel better about yourself and delay the robot apocalypse by a few seconds.    Russell is currently hurtling up and down the country performing in theatres near you: if you're feeling saucy and fancy buying a ticket (why not treat yourself, you deserve it) get your sweet ass down to russell-howard.co.uk .   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stand-up comedian and star of The Voice Jordan Gray joins Russell this week, selecting precious memories to put into the Wonderbox.  Jordan explains why a marijuana seed has deep resonance, talks Russell through the agony of a kidney stone and Russell tells a heart-warming story about his brother showing his arse to a whole hot-air balloon full of people.    Jordan is on tour at the moment, and you can (and should) get tickets by visiting https://www.jordangraylive.co.uk/.   Russell is currently on tour in the US and UK: visit russell-howard.co.uk to find out more and book tickets.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Jen Brister! Russell and Jen work through the perils of sad nipple syndrome, get nostalgic about the delightful stench of Bangkok and pore over the best food to eat if you're planning an evening of sexual gymnastics.    Jen is still touring her never-ending tour around the UK, and if you haven't seen the show yet you should. Tickets and dates can be found at jenbrister.co.uk   Russell is currently on tour in the US and UK: visit russell-howard.co.uk to find out more and book tickets.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jimmy Carr joins Russell today to put his most treasured possessions into the Wonderbox. Jimmy explains the importance of a tennis scoreboard, why there’s nothing better than a perfectly made suit and Russell explores the idea of Jimmy having a hype-man at his gigs.   Jimmy currently has tour dates in the US and the UK, and you can buy tickets at jimmycarr.com.   Russell is currently on tour in the US and UK: visit russell-howard.co.uk to find out more and book tickets.   Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices