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Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'

Keep It Light Media / Travesty Media
Travel
Comedy
Australia
New York
Ibiza
Maldives
Mexico
Paris
Alan Carr
Los Angeles
Cuba
London
Travel Tips
Jamaica
Camila Cabello
Japan
Cornwall
California
Italy
America

Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with so... more

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Latest Episodes

One of the world's greatest storytellers is on board Alan Air! David Sedaris joins Alan to celebrate his brilliant new essay collection "The Land and Its People", and shares stories from his travels to 74 countries.

From his unforgettable first trip ... more

Nina Conti is on board Alan Air and it's as brilliantly bonkers as you'd expect. She reveals the skiing holiday where her dad's booming voice bolted her into action, the holiday romance with an American Marine that ended very badly, losing Monkey on ... more

Nina Conti joins Alan for a laughter-fueled flight to talk American road trips, her directorial debut "Sunlight", disastrous holiday romances, comedy awards, losing Monkey in Austria, and her fabulous new show at Edinburgh Fringe...

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This week on Life's a Beach, Alan is joined by the incomparable Caitlin Moran - writer, broadcaster and one of Britain's funniest storytellers - for an episode that goes gloriously off-piste. They somehow begin with Harry Styles' legs and Take That b... more

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Recent Guests

Nina Conti
Actress, director, comedian and ventriloquist
Episode: S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Caitlin Moran
Journalist, podcaster, screenwriter
Outsiding, How to be Hopeful (Book)
Episode: S10 EP24: Caitlin Moran
Brian Molko
Frontman of Placebo, discussed touring, memory, and new album anniversary project
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Episode: S10 EP23: Brian Molko
Sam Campbell
Actor/comedian known for travel storytelling and appearances on Last One Laughing
UK entertainment/comedy
Episode: S10 EP22: Sam Campbell (Video Edition)
Jinx Monsoon
Drag performer and actor known for drag aesthetics and stage work
Self/Guest
Episode: S10 EP21: Jinkx Monsoon (Video Edition)
Jinkx Monsoon
Singer, actor, comedian, drag performer; first queen in drag race history to win twice
RuPaul's Drag Race
Episode: S10 EP21: Jinkx Monsoon
Alan Davies
Comedian, actor, and author
Episode: S10 EP20: Alan Davies
David Morrissey
Award-winning actor with extensive TV and theatre credits
Actor
Episode: S10 EP19: David Morrissey
Jane McDonald
BAFTA Award–winning singer, presenter and icon
Self/Artist
Episode: S10 EP18: Jane McDonald

Host

Alan Carr
Host of Life's a Beach; known for travel‑led interviews with celebrities and anecdotal humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.5k ratings
  • Real good

    Super good but so long and it’s going to take so long to download it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sum_fing
    United Kingdom6 days ago
  • ❤️❤️❤️

    Love love love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlixandriaA
    United States7 days ago
  • Rolling-around-on-the-floor hilarious!!

    I love this podcast. It is extremely funny and humorous, with amazing celebrity guests and a wonderful host, ALAN CARR!! The travel side of the podcast is also very interesting and makes you aspire to go to various luxury destinations! Carry on making more episodes! 😁😍 We love you Alan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewer.1324
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Turn down producers

    This podcast was so much better before they changed the settings to give us listeners the “pleasure” hearing the people in the background. Alan and his guests are excellent - why do we need all the “audience laughter”?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    We all have an opinion 😉
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Brilliant

    Hilarious episode with the lovely Sam Campbell

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusieSussex
    United Kingdom25 days ago

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Fans love the travel focus and celebrity anecdotes as escapism and entertainment.

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S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Q: What's one place that surprised you on holiday?
Nina shares a memory of a trip that didn't go as expected, including a spa and locker chaos in an airport that became a funny and telling travel story.
S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Q: What drew you to ventriloquism and your monkey character?
Nina describes the craft as a magical process, using masks and voices to transform performances, which she finds endlessly fascinating and creatively freeing.
S10 EP25: Nina Conti
Q: Tell us about your first holiday memory with your family.
Nina recalls a snow-slope childhood memory in France, where her dad shouted instructions during skiing, which left a profound impression and shaped how she experiences holidays.
S10 EP23: Brian Molko
Q: How did you first get involved with Placebo and what was the early touring life like?
Molko reflects on the band's emergence, early gigs, and how their identity and stage presence challenged norms, with emphasis on how they used those experiences to fuel their performances.
S10 EP22: Sam Campbell (Video Edition)
Q: What was the most surreal thing you encountered on this trip?
The egg in Naples and the buzzing atmosphere around the eruption-themed souvenirs created a surreal, confidence-boosting moment that stood out against the backdrop of ordinary travel.

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This show centers on travel, celebrity anecdotes, and lighthearted banter, with a relaxed, feel‑good vibe. A rotating roster of famous guests shares favorite places, travel misadventures, and behind‑the‑scenes stories from their careers, often interwoven with casual humor and personal reflections. Episodes tend to spotlight aspirational destinations, travel quirks, and celebrity culture, delivered through easygoing conversations and playful quick-fire moments that make listeners want to join the discussion.

A standout is the celebrity‑travel flavor: guests span actors, comedians, and entertainers who bring vivid travel memories, fashion moments, and industry anecdotes. The format shines when conversations blend travel lore with intimate ca... more

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2. Caitlin Moran
3. Brian Molko
4. Sam Campbell
5. Jinx Monsoon
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7. Alan Davies
8. David Morrissey

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