Monkey Tennis - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast - Post/pop Podcasts

This week we're joined by FFOP and stand-up comedian Sooz Kempner. We discuss discovering Partridge at the grand old age of nine, and enter the inner circle of the UK comedy scene to discover if Steve/Alan are still as influential today. Plus: Accidental Partridge at the Olympics and we discover Sooz and Alan's mutual love for Gatwick Village.Follow Sooz on Twitter • Follow Sooz on Instagram • Sooz's Twitch channel - twitch.tv/soozkempnerGet 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage - beer52.com/monkeytennisFOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you FOLLOW, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by sending us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we sat down with journalist Boyd Hilton to talk about Alan from both a fan and a TV critic’s eye view. We cover his many meetings with Steve Coogan over the years, how Alan’s aged (dis)gracefully, and where to spot his influence in TV and comedy.Follow Boyd on TwitterFollow Boyd on InstagramGet 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage here - beer52.com/monkeytennisGET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you FOLLOW to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Award winning comedian, digital DJ, and all-round podcasting legend John Robins joins us virtually for a chat this week. We talk about growing up with Alan through the ages, the impact of Partridge on the world of radio, and discuss how his love of sitcoms has influenced his stand-up. PLUS: obscure quote quizzing, Tony Blackburn’s Poptastic, TV comedy favourites, and, we ask John to make the ultimate choice: Alan or Queen?Follow John on TwitterFollow John on InstagramGet 8 FREE craft beers for just £5.95 postage here - beer52.com/monkeytennisCONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to FOLLOW so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our first FOP (Fan of Partridge) interview of the series, we meet comedian, impressionist, and satirist, Josh Berry. During the pandemic Josh’s characters such as Conservative party advisor Rafe Hubris made waves across social media. He cut his teeth with impression work on Radio 4 shows such as Dead Ringers and The Now Show. In this episode we delve into Josh’s Partridge love, ranging from Scissored Isle to The Day Today, spend time praising Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’ and get the low down on Josh’s comic inspirations. Josh is on tour now – tickets and details hereJosh’s book is out in November – pre order hereFollow Josh on TwitterFollow Josh on InstagramGet 8 FREE craft beers just for the postage cost of £5.95 here - beer52.com/monkeytennisFOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you FOLLOW, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help

A second round of your feedback lies ahead this week, before we move into the exciting new territory of Well Known FOP interviews… Stay tuned as we discuss Armando Iannucci vs The Gibbons Brothers, speculate how North Norfolk Digital became a reality, debunk some of your show-spanning theories, and get one step closer to a live show in The Netherlands. Plus: GB News gets trolled, Bono’s House gets visited, and Alan’s Age gets confirmed (again).Want 8 craft beers for just £5.95? Yeah you ruddy bloody do! Get our special Beer52 offer here: beer52.com/monkeytennis GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you FOLLOW to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you! See acast.com/privacy for pri

We’re back in the saddle, swiping (with conviction) through your feedback, discussing story vs. comedy, revealing the theme of our new series and, yes, celeb bank holiday fantasies. Plus: Putney basement drama, Lynn gets a stuffing, and we’re asking Which Watch Is Which?Don't forget to grab our fantastic Beer52 offer here: beer52.com/monkeytennis - SPICEWORLD!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to FOLLOW so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s the final part of the series and we’re committed to letting ordinary people have their say as we conclude your feedback and opinions. We pore over episodes 5 and 6, cast an eye over what the press thought, and award our gold, silver, and bronze episodes of the series. Plus: all the usual nonsense as we discuss losing leg hair, finally settle if Rear Window was or wasn’t filmed in colour, and muse on what the future of the APU may have in-store for Alan, including Stratagem speculation. It’s good, solid stuff.FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you FOLLOW, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What time is it? It's This Time Series 2 feedback time! We trawl through your opinions on episodes 1-4 this week including your Predict-A-Partridges. PLUS: mug hurlers, autocue conundrums, army goats, and a FOP Down Under reveals a crystal clear gag.GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you FOLLOW to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hang out the bunting and parp a fine fanfare, it’s the series finale and we’re hopping mad. Join us this week as we follow Alan on his quest to find something in the middle… We think we’ve found it, and the answer may surprise you! Along the way we chat meeting royalty, mourn the loss of Seldom, spot ghosts in the Oasthouse, and discuss THAT Michael bombshell! Stratagem tour announcement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KtatC06xdsCONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan takes to the skies this week as we take to the microphones to discuss This Time’s penultimate episode. We chat Cayman, Cornwall, and clapper boards, consider Gibbons Joke Sandwiches, discuss Jennie’s meek trolling, and reveal the double life of Producer Jed. Time out punk bitch, calm down pussy riot, this pod is F’d up big stylee.EXTRA PRODUCER JED CONTENT... Dawn Of The Deaf • Host (trailer)FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you SUBSCRIBE, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We will rock you with our chat this week: Alan ventures into the seedy world of chemsex, Simon's under pressure to acquire a kidney machine, and Jennie is looking for somebody to love as things hit the rocks with Sam (maybe he prefers fat bottomed girls?). But the show must go on as we learn all about drama therapy, and ponder if there will be a crazy little thing called love between Alan and Tiff...GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We ponder an Alan-less This Time, look at the many faces of Nigel Lindsay, and evaluate Matt Smith's entry into the APU. Plus: we examine BBC earnings, join 'the sass', welcome back Rosie Witter and smell stuffing. Ditherers need apply; this is where the nonsense starts!CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to FOLLOW so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We head into the future with Nero Costa this week, whilst also asking "Young Offenders: How many is too many?" Plus: Porridge charts, incomplete Aha's and we welcome Tash Demetriou to the APU! Oh, and only the return of Joseph B. Beasley and Cheeky Monkey! (Sorry, he made us forget).FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you SUBSCRIBE, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's Alan vs monks, Director Generals vs Doctor Who and engagements vs reunions in today's adversarial episode. We review This Time S2E1 AKA 'the one where Alan finally gets a second series'. Plus: Simon! Ruth! Robocop! Glitter!GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ahead of This Time’s return, we round up your feedback, from lanyard outkasts to A Partridge Christmas Carol. Plus: Alan Mastermind, putting the mince in Minstrels, and we hear from the heir to the throne of pedantry.CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Time is on its way back, and you know what that means: it’s time for us to wildly speculate about what to expect, whilst we ramble through your theories, gripes and feedback covering all aspects of the APU (Alan Partridge Universe). Bank holiday fantasies! Tricking presenters with Partridge! The Krypton Factor! Other, less easily-summarised things!FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you SUBSCRIBE, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was originally published on 05 Dec 2018... Stephen Mangan is our special guest as we round off the series (and year) live in London as part of London Podcast Festival. We go behind the scenes on Partridge and talk being Dan Moody, indecent proposals, Matt LeBlanc's willy grabbing, and reveal who really invented the sex festival. Plus: Green Wing, Episodes, Hang-Ups, Top Gear, Postman Pat and Stephen's secret prog-rock past.GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode was originally published on 13 Dec 2017... Mr Simon Greenall lifts the lid on the formation and (alleged) demise of Michael the Geordie, how Partridge gets made, and the best bits that never made it to air. But first, there was the small matter of Admiral Nelson to discuss...CONTACT THE POD: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017Liked what you heard? Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - back of the net!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We end the series and the year by hearing from more of the MT listenership, or ‘general public’. American things, crackpot theories, secret treasure hunts, audiobook wars, Todd-hunting (seriously?) and the Dolphinarium all feature. It's a ‘season finale’ (last in the series) that’s guaranteed to be the cherry on top of what we can all agree has been just a wonderful year for everyone.FOLLOW US: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017If you've enjoyed this episode make sure you SUBSCRIBE, and please RATE & REVIEW us on Apple Podcasts to help get the show in front of more people.You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - thanks a lot!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our penultimate episode of 2020 sees us tackling your Oasthouse feedback: from Alan's happiness levels to lesbian vampire movies, with horn warnings, celebrity rumours, full steam polling and some truly awful singing along the way.GET IN TOUCH: twitter.com/ThePartridgePod • facebook.com/ThePartridgePod • instagram.com/MonkeyTennisPod • thepartridgepod@gmail.com • MT Hotline: 07923 600 017 If you’re enjoying the show make sure you SUBSCRIBE to get new episodes straight away, and please drop us a RATING & REVIEW on Apple Podcasts. You can support the podcast by donating us the price of a coffee here: ko-fi.com/monkeytennis - very thank you!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.