
Seated or standing? Support band or drinks? Sing along as loudly as possible or watch in respectful silence? These are the dilemmas that have plagued Ivo and Alex - stand up comedians by night, gig pigs by night off - over a decade and a half of watching live music together and it’s time to start opening them up to the floor. Join them every Thursday to find out who they’ve been to see live this w... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 71 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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"Out of the water! I can hear the Fratellis coming on!"
Another trip in the toe-curling time-machine to a criminally ignored Swiss music festival from the late noughties, where Alex dexterously unlocks Ivo's phone and his past to torture him with a... more
The Thursday Mercury Club is in retrograde mode this week, as the godfather of social media knockout formats and the suedebrother of the award’s second ever winners joins us to discuss chocolate, confetti cannons, and what really is the best British ... more
You want ANOTHER pod about the Wild God? We’ll give you one. Ivo’s picket-crossing Cavemania dogs to new moustachioed depths as he summons Alex and his fellow Wheels of Love (language) to one of the most bell-ringing, plate-spinning fan events of all... more
A blast from our patreon past (Nov 2023), in partial honour of Matt Berninger’s tour announcement - we’ll be back next week with a new ep!
For this week's pig tale, have a shower and put on a blue blazer / beloved white shirt, then dive into Alex an... more
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As a fan of alternative comedy / music and having previously enjoyed Ivo’s work, was expecting to enjoy this but found little in the way of insight or entertainment- just felt like I was listening to a recording of private conversation between a pair of smug public schoolboys, taking it in turns to show off and giggle at their own in-jokes!
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I’ll be honest, when I saw Gig Pigs pop up in the you may like this section after listening to an episode of Off Menu, I thought … “oh not another Taskmaster alum adding to the never ending supply of podcasts”. I ignored the initial algorithmic recommendation. Then, it popped up again a few days later – OK fine, I’ll take a look. I scrolled through the list of episodes out already and recognized most of the artists and some of the guests . . . hmm I do like Franz Ferdinand, I guess I’ll dip my t... more
Live music gigs/concerts are one of the best things in life. Standup comedy is another of the best things in life. With their thoughts and critiques of attending live gigs, comedians Ivo and Alex have combined the music and comedy for the perfect podcast.
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A unique blend of music and comedy takes center stage as the hosts share their experiences attending live gigs, reflecting on the emotional and humorous moments that come with being a fan. Conversations often include light-hearted critiques of concert etiquette, memorable anecdotes, and engaging discussions about various artists and the live music scene. The chemistry between the hosts, stemming from their friendship and shared passion for music, creates a vibrant atmosphere that invites listeners into their world of gigging and humor. The podcast often features guests, adding variety and depth to discussions about their musical preferences, experiences, and insights into the industry.
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Recent guests on Gig Pigs include:
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2. Garrett Millerick
3. Nish Kumar
4. Adam Flood
5. Alexandra Haddow
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7. Vittorio Angelone
8. James Benge
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