Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby on Radio X

The show goes sort of football crazy this week (it doesn’t), plus there’s a shedload of celebrities, and Matthew “meets” another star.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Topics covered this week; Christian Bale’s weight, divorce rates, the puppet from Saw, and, of course, stage-diving.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

No Ed Gamble this week; instead, 3 very tired boys. One of them was stage-diving the night before. Can you guess which?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@RhysJamesy

A brand new catchphrase for Matthew this week, plus a special appearance from one of Vin’s family. And 2 great guests – Rachel Parris and Stuart Laws!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@rachelparris @rachelsvparris@ThisStuartLaws @stuartlawscomedy

More (some) stories from Ed’s trip to Japan this week, plus as chat with Ivo Graham ON LOCATION, and a tête-à-tête with Henry Paker.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@ivo_graham @ivograham@henrypaker@threebeansaladpod @beansaladpod

Ed was back from a 3 week holiday to Japan this week, so you can be sure you’ll hear plenty of Japanese stories… sure!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Another stellar guest host job from Nish Kumar this week, including a texter that worked, a few texters that didn’t, one texter that occurred in spite of itself, and a Sports Desk that imploded into itself.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @MrNishKumar

Matthew had a mystery solved live on-air this week, and the reintroduction of guest host Nish Kumar coincided with the reintroduction of an old favourite feature!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @MrNishKumar

All the top topics on the show this week; dad tats, mugs, Tatu, Mick Chen, ATOL protection…Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

The return of Ed meant a brief up-turn in professionalism this week, but don’t worry, it was brief.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @emmanuelstandup

The return of Corner! Isy Suttie sat in for Ed this week, and of course she brought another quiz.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @IsySuttie

Possibly the greatest piece of observational comedy every recorded this week in a bit about mugs, plus Rhys James joined us to chat Red Hot Chili Peppers.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @RhysJamesy

A change in plans from Ivo Graham didn’t stop the show. Nor did Ed nipping to Pret, or Matthew’s attempt at recognising metal bands fronted by animals.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @ivograham @ivo_graham

Ed, Matthew, Nish, Richard, and a new studio. I wonder which will take priority?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @MrNishKumar@Herring1967@rkherring 1967

A classic of the multiple texters format this week, including one very important undergarment-based question.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

A very special day today as Ed celebrates Mother’s Day, definitely not his birthday. He’s definitely fine about it.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @ahirshah

Crunch & Crumble were at their chaotic best again as they had to do the show from a backup studio this week... we're not really sure what happened across the 3 hours but fun was had and the station stayed on air, and that's all that matters.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

We've all messed up once or twice and it's always worse when it's in front of someone you care about. This week, Crosby comes clean about a very uncomfortable meeting with a musical hero and it prompts some fantastic stories. Plus, the reason why Ed is always wary about being asked to take a photo.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Half term & Matt's birthday can only mean one thing... The Peppa Pig Movie. Oh and the boys talk to Phil Wang and Tim Key about books, tours and book tours, as well as the biggest questions in Radio.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @PhilNWang @wangpix @timkeyperson @timkeypoet

Fitness Ed amazed us this week, plus there’s more vintage Kerry from Canada.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @kiripritchardmc @kiri_pritchard_mclean

Matthew showed his age once again with an interesting choice of word this week, Andy The Painter invented a texter of two halves, and the boys eventually discussed Robbie Williams.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Two great guests, wrestling Ed, Crobby J, and an undisciplined Vin.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @thisstuartlaws @stuartlawscomedy@jessicafostekew

Two fantastic guests with very different energies this week, plus Matthew’s dreams.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @springleafpod@rocknrolga @kolga300

Matthew and Charlie’s New Year’s Eve Impressions Quiz made a return this week, as well as a trip down retail memory lane.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

A vintage episode of Goats Cheese & Crackers to kickstart your 2024. A reminder that all texters, names, and thoughts, are always in play.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Either 1 guest or 3 guests on the show this week, depending how you look at it. Plus we finally hear Ed’s real voice.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @HelenBaBauer@travisglossop

What could be more Christmassy than talking about this week’s theme, Water and The Sea? How about not talking about it?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

A vintage mad Matthew Crosby intro this week, plus a new Ed Gamble character… and a double guest-a fiesta!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @catherinebohart@tomosparry

Ed found some Christmas spirit this week, as we welcomed Jen Brister to the show.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @jenbristercomedy

An early vintage Ed & Matthew texter this week, and you really will wonder why they didn’t think of this before. Plus the wonderful Ania Magliano joined us in the studio!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @aniamags @aniamagliano

Three guests this week, three comedians utterly baffled, confused, and bewildered.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @miles_jupp @milesjupp_@harrietkemsley@eddiekadi @comeddiekadi

An incredibly weird and stressful show, but then what’s new there?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @ivograham @ivo_graham@RobertAuton @RobAuton

A real blast from XFM past this week, with Shaun Keaveny on the show, and Ed doing some historical research. Plus the wonderful Josh Pugh, Diwali celebrations, fireworks night and more!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @shaunkeaveny_ @shaunwkeaveny@joshpughcomic

Yes, there was a great guest in the form of Emmanuel Sonubi on the show this week, yes, the Film Review returned, but really it was all about one thing. Celebrating Show 228.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @emmanuelstandup

A sort of special guest this week, plus a wonderful return from Kerry from Canada, and a gig review from Matthew.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @chloepettscheerfulearful.co.uk@CheerfulPodFest

A stressed Matthew was soothed with Fern Brady’s pickle this week, at least for a while.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @fernbrady @fernfrombathgate@ChrisMcCausland @chrismccauslandcomedy

An absolutely perfect show this week, with zero errors, no technical issues, and an exemplary knowledge of north-eastern geography.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

A disgusting texter, a disgusting album title, and a disgusting former-Liverpool midfielder all up for discussion this week.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @Herring1967@rkherring 1967

Do you know; what’s in Pepsi?Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @maisieadam

This show was full of fainting, losers, DIY failures, and Tom Craine (not all necessarily related).Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @thomascraine @tomcraine

Matthew went go-karting this week, but that wasn’t the coolest thing he did (according to him).Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @lucyabeaumont @the_one_from_hull@kiripritchardmc @kiri_pritchard_mclean@AberComedyFestz

A surprise Tom Craine joined Ed & Matthew this week to discuss allergies, sort of, and an expected Rhys James was in too to be called a “little squirt”.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @RhysJamesy@thomascraine @tomcraine

This week's show is mainly about allergic reactions and Christmas.... You're welcome.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

A hugely intellectual show this week as an actual academic who knows about things joined us (and talked nonsense).Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

After Ed's stint at the Fringe, Crunch and Crumble were back together in the studio with yet another double guest bonanza. They were joined by the magnificent Sophie Duker and the fabulous Lou Sanders. There was also a surprise appearance from DJ Ed later on too. This is not a show to be missed.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@sophiedukebox@LouSanders

Ed really felt the “joys” of the Edinburgh Festival this week, while Matthew felt equally scared and exhilarated at a gig. Plus some fascinating chat about the moon and beer.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

An Arts-heavy episode this week* with Ed at the Edinburgh Fringe *not really. Plus we were joined, at least technically, by Kiell Smith-Bynoe.Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @kfredhot@klayzeflaymz

A brilliant double guesta fiesta this week, as Crunch and Crumble were joined in the studio by Nick Helm followed by Heidi Regan. The boys also regaled us with tales from their time at Latitude festival last weekend...!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby@TheNickHelm@heidi_regan

Matt returned from Ibiza in one piece and revealed that he’s now going to be a raver regular on the white isle. Plus, the boys were also joined by the hilarious Bridget Christie, her interview is not one to miss!Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby

Another TRIPLE GUESTA FIESTA… on the pre-Ibiza show…Thanks for downloading the podcast – remember, you can be an Early Worm and catch the show live on Radio X every Sunday 8am – 11am.Get in touch on [email protected]@EdGambleComedy@matthewcrosby @ChloePetts@PaulChowdhry@RobertAuton @RobAuton