What is the future of comedy and podcasts?

Comedian, actor and podcaster Adam Buxton joins Romesh for a thoughtful and funny conversation about creativity, aging and the strange evolution of podcasting.

Adam reflects on his career from The Adam and Joe Show, to music, to building one of the UK’s most respected podcasts. From working with Louis Theroux to becoming podcast competitors, he discusses why he prefers audio over video, even as the industry shifts toward clips, algorithms and “maximising reach”.

They also chat about the reality of getting older in the public eye and why chasing audience approval can quietly ruin creative work.

Plus, Adam talks about making his debut solo album, Buckle Up, collaborating with Metronomy’s Joe Mount, and finding new ways to stay creative.

Expect as usual, a question from Shanthi, and a game of Misquoted with a brutal breakdown of how viral exclusives are ruining us.

The Adam Buxton Band are on tour and you can get your tickets here! https://linktr.ee/theadambuxtonband

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00:00 Intro

05:00 A gift for Adam

06:30 Hair loss, aging and awkward family moments

13:20 Rom & Adam’s attempt at friendship

16:33 Adam on podcasting trending

17:10 The competition with Theroux

18:04 What Adam doesn’t like about podcasting

25:42 Getting into music

29:55 Adam’s new comedy album

30:51 Shorts faux pas and fashion envy

36:40 More on Buckle Up the album

39:30 Adam does a jingle

42:06 Adam’s divided career

49:39 A question from Shanthi

51:57 The future of comedy TV

54:55 Misquoted

01:02:29 A viral exclusive broken down

01:06:36 Outro

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