Paul Foot talks Liz Truss and life changing moments

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3 ай бұрын

For the last episode of this series, Rob welcomes fellow comedian Paul Foot onto the pod. Rob finds out about Paul’s surprising love of spiders and what made him decide to get into stand up. Paul also reveals the moment where his anxiety and depression disappeared and why this is the inspiration behind his latest tour, Dissolve.
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@fboa01 3 ай бұрын

I once saw Paul Foot at the Bury St Edmunds comedy club, he took to the stage and proceeded to say "I can't believe how mild it is, ooh isn't it mild. I woke up this morning and looked out the window and couldn't believe how mild it is, blimey it's mild" this went on for about 15 minutes until almost the entire room was heckling, one guy literally screamed "WILL YOU PLEASE FUCK OFF" and eventually he left the stage. One of the funniest things I've ever witnessed.

@highdownmartin 3 ай бұрын

Genius

@jamesthecat 3 ай бұрын

Was it mild?

@SoonGone 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic, i love it when a good comedian isn't afraid to bomb and piss the audience off on a 15 minute set. He was probably doing it to make the other comics laugh back stage. That and make it harder for the next one up. 😆 Apparently Norm McDonald was like that. A comedians comedian.

@themariners3973 2 ай бұрын

Funniest stand up I've ever seen. I was crying with laughter and to this day I have no idea why.

@DXBCI Ай бұрын

This made me Lol!

@tomeggleston367 3 ай бұрын

Rob Brydon: “There aren’t many Paul Foots” My brain: “Errr….Paul Feet, surely?”

@hillside21 3 ай бұрын

Or Paul 0.30480m on the Continent.

@thesunreport 3 ай бұрын

@@hillside21It's Paul 0.333333yd to the Sat-Nav.

@tomeggleston367 3 ай бұрын

@@hillside21 I wonder if his family of three are called a yard?

@hillside21 3 ай бұрын

@@tomeggleston367 for Lent, 2 cubits?

@Isleofskye 3 ай бұрын

@@tomeggleston367I wonder if he is part of a Yardie posse,mi bredda..

@Mark-F-Hopper 3 ай бұрын

Nice to see a comedic talent that is honest. No show-biz bs.

@angelaburrow8114 3 ай бұрын

Paul Foot is one of my favourite comedians. He's unique & compeltely off the wall, but always funny. And utterly weird, of course.

@Eightball69 3 ай бұрын

I ran a comedy club up in Aberdeen about 15 years ago. We had Paul on. Spent some time with him and he's never not being Paul Foot! Guy is a comedy great 😂

@ianshepherd2861 3 ай бұрын

A comedian who has always fascinated me and I feel I have a better understanding of what makes him tick after watching this. One of my favourite interviews to date. Thanks Rob.

@annala2956 3 ай бұрын

I love that Paul loves spiders. Me too. I'm sorry to see this series ending or pausing, if it turns out. But thank you, Rob, for the laughs and wonderful interviews.

@stevenp2309 3 ай бұрын

Saw Paul at the Adelaide Fringe Festival last year... He's brilliant.... Obviously.

@0wls2k 3 ай бұрын

Saw Paul’s Dissolve tour this summer. Amazing! Go and see him, complete one off

@markrichardson937 3 ай бұрын

Met him when I worked at John Lewis & helped him for ages buy stuff for his new home and he’s such a lovely guy and just as funny in person

@all-range-mode 3 ай бұрын

Paul Foot is one of the greatest humans on earth. Love him!!

@JBW27 3 ай бұрын

I tried to get tickets to like 5 shows on the tour and couldn't get any. Still, it's great to see him getting the recognition he deserves to be selling out tours so quickly.

@turntheblueiris4626 3 ай бұрын

You have to get tickets to like shows now?

@sayeager5559 3 ай бұрын

What a great surprise. Paul is the best.

@rad4924 3 ай бұрын

I love Paul Foot so much. I saw him live in Australia once and I've never seen anything like it.

@79devo 3 ай бұрын

Met Paul in the Heathrow BA exec lounge (Gold card holders only). Nice guy to chat with while he tucked into the free champagne.

@jonathancarson1974 3 ай бұрын

This could have been an hour or more... Looking forward to seeing Paul soon 🎉

@user-et6pj4db9s 3 ай бұрын

I'm Australian and I had no idea he'd been touring here, I only knew who he was cos he used to be on Nevermind the Buzzcocks during the Noel Fielding years and he was always a highlight, him and Noel did look like friends, I also loved his fashion sense, leather jackets over shirts and ties very late 70s/early 80s style.

@jones1210 3 ай бұрын

I thought he was quite well known in ‘straya due to a Virgin tv ad campaign that he fronted a while back..

@user-et6pj4db9s 3 ай бұрын

@@jones1210 never saw it, I duno how well known he is here but as I say Ive only ever seen him on Buzzcocks and since that finished years ago now this is actually the first time Ive seen him since then.

@Sandylaner63 3 ай бұрын

You can get lots of his past live comedy clips on KZfaq,especially his Australian appearances and as he said he's frequently over there ,so hopefully you can catch him in the future,,i,'ve seen him over half a dozen times and thought him brilliant..

@jones1210 3 ай бұрын

@@user-et6pj4db9s put your ears around Paul Foot’s recent episode of the ‘Off Menu’ podcast. It’s a good ep! Paul was on top form.

@user-et6pj4db9s 3 ай бұрын

@@Sandylaner63 ah right, thanks for letting me know, I don't go to shows usually, only guy I went to see last year was John Cleese at the Hamer Hall and it was a bit disappointing sadly, first ten minutes was taken up with Cleese's daughter Camille whose a pretty average stand up and who clearly nobody came to see as we barely laughed, then Cleese was on stage for maybe half an hour just reading his act off an autocue because he's obviously too old now to remember his lines and the act just consisted of him playing python clips which was more filler since we don't go there to watch clips we go to see him, and then he took an intermission and the second part was a Q and A, again I didn't go to see other people asking him questions, so I left.

@5quareson 3 ай бұрын

I always enjoy Paul’s choice in jackets, but this leather adidas is banging

@jedtattum9996 3 ай бұрын

i'm 72. i still don't know what i want to do other than not die in pain.

@jedharper5858 3 ай бұрын

Great name Jed

@jedtattum9996 3 ай бұрын

thank you@@jedharper5858

@craigpardy6204 3 ай бұрын

I'm 40 and not expected to live another 2 years. I would love to meet similar and just do something where nobody cares if we end up in prison or not..

@therespectedlex9794 3 ай бұрын

Have you always had similar worries?

@MrYeasty27 3 ай бұрын

@craigpardy6204 I'm on board. Nothing that causes harm to others though. Bank robbery but using only charisma as a weapon. Something like that.

@5quareson 3 ай бұрын

I to share the same social anxiety as Paul where I have a nice start to the day and one encounter could tilt the whole day as I regret either my interaction or words chosen

@johngarratt1764 3 ай бұрын

For twenty years I worked in a field where I would encounter people just like you, usually I could see them instantly regret what they said, but even if I didn't I was never upset. I knew they were decent people, just not always great in these encounters.

@hanktheblesseddeejay 3 ай бұрын

@@johngarratt1764maybe they shouldn’t have gone walking in fields

@jamesthecat 3 ай бұрын

@@hanktheblesseddeejayOr talking to scarecrows.

@informedchoice2249 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this Rob, I would not have been aware of Paul's show otherwise, I've just booked tickets :)

@claudiaxander 3 ай бұрын

You could happily surf Robs fringe!

@billkosses3808 3 ай бұрын

Dapper on steroids I reckon

@user-et6pj4db9s 3 ай бұрын

@@billkosses3808 no idea what that sentence just was but I believe Rob had plugs put in as he was thinning badly years ago then all of a sudden he had this thatch. He's never said either way but I think it's obvious it's a transplant.

@craigpardy6204 3 ай бұрын

PAUL, WE LOVE YOU 100%....

@russjones4034 3 ай бұрын

I have always felt that Paul should have been the permanent replacement for Sean Lock on 8oo10cdc.

@all-range-mode 3 ай бұрын

He should be the permenant replacement for rishi sunak

@helensmith6622 3 ай бұрын

What a lovely bloke.

@daveyfunk 3 ай бұрын

It's amazing to me to think a professional comedian suffers from clinical anxiety but at the same time makes complete sense. Always found it ridiculous that there's a profession to make people laugh and what effect that must have on someone to feel they need to constantly entertain people. The meeting new people and expectation or the 'you're not funny' comment. I've always thought to do that job you must be absolutely bullet proof, but there must be a really fragile side too. I suffer very much the same anxiety that Paul speaks about and it's admirable how open and frank he was speaking about it. I hope anyone that suffers the same can find their own peace with themselves

@therespectedlex9794 3 ай бұрын

Poor mental health seems a common thing amongst comedians. But he could be a bit of a pity party? People do well at something because they can. They have been very lucky, the opportunities they've had. But have they even had their own show? Some people are good at stuff, but not that good.

@apetass123 3 ай бұрын

I used to be in a band that played in smaller venues. It was the number of people (i.e., a small crowd rather than one person), the distance, and being there in the role of a performer and not myself that made it work for me. When I’m at the store and I have to ask the clerk to grab a pack of coffee (they keep it behind the counter), I almost dissolve from anxiety and have to repeat myself because I mess up the words.

@therespectedlex9794 3 ай бұрын

@apetass123 Do you feel threatened put down, or ridiculed by the person serving you?

@apetass123 3 ай бұрын

@@therespectedlex9794 No, they’re okay. I just feel like I’m walking a tightrope when I have to abandon the comfort of my own head space and deal with other people.

@drumgold23 3 ай бұрын

Yep, I get that. It's not rational either which is why people tet to help by asking rational questions but if you don't experience it toy odnt get how this can't help. At least that how the sufferer sees it at the time. Hope you get better in some way that makes life easier for you.

@SCLOUD3112 3 ай бұрын

Well done Rob - twice Paul was just about to tell an anecdote about Ross Nobel and you waded in with your size 6s and interrupted.

@razzle1964 3 ай бұрын

I think poor Rob’s still recovering from his interview with Shaun Ryder & Zak Starkey, bless ‘im.

@craigpardy6204 3 ай бұрын

He's good, but unfortunately he always thinks he's the funniest person in the room.

@mair1327 3 ай бұрын

It is Rob's interaction that makes the interview bearable!

@Isleofskye 3 ай бұрын

I take your point but he had EVERY chance to tell us about Ross on both occasions and Paul even did it twice by mentioning Robin Ince and like with Ross,I am still waiting what they did or said.

@drumgold23 3 ай бұрын

This is most podcasts tho. All about the host. He's not the worst tbf

@VarnaVix 3 ай бұрын

If Paul Foot went to Merton College, did Paul Merton go to Foot College?

@relocatetoItaly 3 ай бұрын

So naturally funny he doesn't have to try, he could be chatting randomly and still be hilarious 😅

@lootsorrow Ай бұрын

Paul: [Tarantulas] are very fragile Rob: I'm glad Paul: They can easily get damaged Rob: Good. I love Rob.

@foggythedrum 3 ай бұрын

I saw him around 17/18 years ago. In a little club. Doing the routine about shire horses. I thought I was throw up with laughing so much.

@craigpardy6204 3 ай бұрын

Paul foot is brilliantly funny!!!!

@chrisclarke4295 3 ай бұрын

Paul Foot on Buzzcocks (iirc) was one of the funniest things ever, and I do mean ever

@jme2310 3 ай бұрын

I went to see Paul at the Astor Theatre in Deal, Kent about 14 years ago. I loved it.

@therespectedlex9794 3 ай бұрын

Southport Atkinson, 2014, good show and nice to meet and (briefly) say hello to him at the end.

@avonneave2131 3 ай бұрын

What! Ahhhh , don't go Rob. What is the next comedy platform going to be? All the best regards from here on the West Coast side of Australia 🌏🙏🖖🤟🇦🇺🐨👽

@NattyNickDxB 3 ай бұрын

calm down. haha He does these in series format and will be back soon with more guests

@Isleofskye 3 ай бұрын

I know it sounds patronising but I feelPaul is an acquired taste as over my 69 years in London,I have just heard of him on the periphery and never seen him perform and it's not me though I like mavericks and individuals.

@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 3 ай бұрын

Paul, I live in Putney, London and I have 16 pet tarantulas. If you are ever in the vicinity you’d be most welcome to see them. I can’t let them all walk over you but you could hold one. 🙂👍🏻🕷️

@Robil63 3 ай бұрын

Well, aren't you just the biggest teaser then

@ryansedgwick-londoncycling9007 3 ай бұрын

@@Robil63 Ha, well tarantulas don’t play well together so having them all out at the same time would end up with some of them eating the others. 🤣 But if Paul wants to handle a giant Spider that’s definitely no tease: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y951oqtnup7FZIk.htmlsi=XPO5oSlcJAe_0vqi

@krispysox 3 ай бұрын

That's an "anti haircut" :)

@hensonlaura 3 ай бұрын

Never understood why nice looking people want to ugly themselves up.

@krispysox 3 ай бұрын

@@hensonlaura To be fair, there's beauty in ugliness sometimes.

@Do_Odles 2 ай бұрын

Ironically, Tarantulas are one of the most low-maintenance pets I've ever had! I used to be a contractor and was working away from home each week for most of the week. Tarantulas and snakes were very easy to keep, despite not being at home all the time, because they were such low maintenance. I have several tarantulas and they make excellent pets for observation (I don't handle them, I let them get on with doing thier thing). Highly recommend as a pet!

@Orion_003 3 ай бұрын

2:59 and he says he’s fine with hair like that. No Paul no, you are not ok you need to go to bed

@darwinsfish 3 ай бұрын

Went to see him in Norwich when most walked out because he was so poor. The support guy was great.

@rogerflack415 3 ай бұрын

Rob Brydon, blessed with the voice of a smug tw+t but fortunately can do lots of other people's voices too.

@spunkychops7484 3 ай бұрын

Paul foot looks like a crushed Simpson character.

@tuddler 3 ай бұрын

I liked Paul Foot's Instagram cookery posts. All manners of couscous preparation were to be had.

@ianharwell7500 3 ай бұрын

call me "shallow" but I'm intrigued by Paul's hair. Looks like he's dipped it in the chip pan. Interesting chap, nevertheless.

@RichardHowells1234 3 ай бұрын

Ah! Footy😆 Intense love for him everyone🥰 Hallelujah ✅️ Aģape 😘

@NattyNickDxB 3 ай бұрын

paul rules

@nickmoranis2865 3 ай бұрын

Paul is G8! As Paul Gascoigne would say in the language he made up.

@bluntlaser 3 ай бұрын

I love Paul. I'd even watch I'm a Celebrity if he went on it and I really hate that programme

@myopicautisticmetal9035 3 ай бұрын

Paul looks like he got mugged before the podcast, Rob did you beat him up to get him to agree to do your podcast?!

@SoonGone 3 ай бұрын

He missed out when the Spider was in his shirt. He should have unbuttoned and let the crowd see it crawling on him.

@conorokelly1194 2 ай бұрын

I like young whippersnappers like robs trying to dissect exactly what makes these comedians tick for his own gain

@botherbys1 3 ай бұрын

He looks like he’s just got back from a 48hr bender with Oliver Reed and Keith Moon

@ykkrasaoz9748 3 ай бұрын

Thats what he always looks like

@dannybowden5296 3 ай бұрын

@@ykkrasaoz9748 Nah, his barnet used to be sharp. I don't know what he's sporting on his bonce in this interview but it's less Phil Collins and more loft insulation filler!

@MostlyLoveOfMusic 3 ай бұрын

Has he ever done sitcoms? I forgot about this guy because I don't see him around much, perhaps if he only does standup tours.

@tynebar 3 ай бұрын

There's an excellent episode of Cats where he did a Maths test with Jon Richardson.

@jedharper5858 3 ай бұрын

He did a few panel shows, his stuff on buzzcocks with Noel was legendary

@tynebar 3 ай бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jJ9kksqE2JvcgH0.html

@midierror 3 ай бұрын

Paul Foot; the man, the myth, the legend. One of god's own prototypes!

@Robil63 3 ай бұрын

Remember his punk band "Paul Foot and The Drowned Rats"? Me neither, I just made it up... can't think what inspired me.

@sharktamer 3 ай бұрын

I can never decide whether his haircut or his outfit is more hilarious.

@stevereber3358 3 ай бұрын

Been to Australia 25 times ??? How many times did the ship throw you in the bay? (JK)

@nickmoranis2865 3 ай бұрын

Liz Truss is 48!!!? Wow. I thought she was late 50s.

@dannybowden5296 3 ай бұрын

Should've gone to Specsavers!

@vickywitton1008 3 ай бұрын

what has happened to Paul? He looks like he's been beaten up!

@yotubemass 3 ай бұрын

For God's sake Rob, he tried to tell you what Ross Noble told him several times and you kept interrupting. Now we'll never know! Very frustrating.

@MostlyLoveOfMusic 3 ай бұрын

His anger and frustrations are very understandable, and something which more men need to discuss and create societal change around. Most men's needs are unfulfilled.

@RosieHarp 3 ай бұрын

This'll be interesting. I like this rather odd chap

@HieronymousCheese 3 ай бұрын

What's up with Paul's hair? It looks ridiculous. Not like his normally well-coiffed barnet.

@caltriton6904 3 ай бұрын

Why does he look like hes been dragged through a puddle?

@christinacumpian952 3 ай бұрын

Paul Foot looks a bit like a Who!

@gavinbuck8130 3 ай бұрын

A who?

@jindo74 3 ай бұрын

All men of oxford are destined for the stage.... eh.

@miltonwaxman9718 2 ай бұрын

No, you lost me when it went all spidery.

@chewie8 3 ай бұрын

God, he looks like the child catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

@ukdeathwheel 3 ай бұрын

I bet it's drugs

@craigpardy6204 3 ай бұрын

What's drugs?

@nicknelson9450 3 ай бұрын

@@craigpardy6204 He means the epiphany Paul had may be related to their use.

@beesfoot 3 ай бұрын

Rob seemed bored. Dont know why though Paul is very interesting.

@blakescrossing 3 ай бұрын

I didn't see it. Rob seemed genuinely engaged.

@user-zj7hf5se4u 3 ай бұрын

good guests, crap interviewer

@arthurgordon6072 3 ай бұрын

I find it hard to believe that he was ever in a shower. Certainly, not to wash his hair!

@therespectedlex9794 3 ай бұрын

Do you get trouble from the other gays, with hair like that?

@freeemail6299 3 ай бұрын

two creeps.