Goon Pod
Goon PodA podcast where we talk about classic comedy with particular focus on the work of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe & Michael Bentine. You'll also hear us discuss the likes of Monty Python, Hancock, Blackadder, the Carry On films, Peter Cook, Steptoe & Son and countless other comedy figures & fixtures from the postwar era. Please follow on Bluesky @goonpod.bsky.social and Twitter @goons... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 233 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV ReviewsTV & Film | |||
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“Their gags are paralysing. Sometimes the director has to let everybody have five minutes’ rest, so that we can laugh the laughs out.” (Pamela Thomas, supporting cast)
In 1956 a short film was released which with hindsight was probably the most succ... more
This week the great Neil Brand visits the show to share his love of the Goons and in particular the music. Neil of course is a well-respected writer, composer and broadcaster and the country's leading silent film accompanist.
A self-taught musician... more
"I wonder what became of old Filthy Gladys?"
This week we're talking about one of Spike Milligan's favourite Goon Shows from early 1956, and one whose script was originally published in the first Goon Show Scripts book.
Young Ned Seagoon, driven b... more
Although at first glance this obscure low-budget film –Michael Winner’s feature-length directorial debut – may not appear to have a Goon connection. Oh, but it does.
Radio and TV personality Jack Jackson introduces a selection of sketches and music... more
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Nice moments, but it’s increasingly populated by scolds. The Top 20 Sitcoms was a nadir - witness recent cheap, tired digs at (the brave, brilliant) Graham Linehan, Reform and - right-on, kids! - *Margaret Thatcher*. Then a phlegmy contributor accuses a particular show of ‘disappearing up its own arse’ … hmmm. If it wasn’t so sad, it would be funny …
Apple Podcasts5Monsieur G.A. Lapie
United Kingdom4 months ago - I love to laugh!*
We’ve nothing but great, steaming heaps of admiration to deposit over the hard work that clearly goes into this admirable and reliably-weekly effort. The host obviously has the contacts, and evidently knows his comedy, even if the latter is reflected only rarely in his quiet, somewhat withdrawn and sweetly mirthless delivery. But he gets going when the guests arrive (except the dull, cobwebbed ones), and this is building very nicely into a layered, quirky exploration of British comedy daftness s... more
Apple Podcasts5Strongarm of the SofaUnited Kingdoma year ago - Goonpod
I have found my tribe! To me this is more entertaining and informative than any TV or radio show on The Goons could ever be. Bravo Tyler!
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Apple Podcasts5johndredgeUnited Kingdoma year ago - What a joy this podcast series is…..
This podcast series is one of the best i know. I am a Goons lover from Holland and for many years i like to get into the world of Goon humor and listen to old shows.
Our host Tyler does a brilliant job with analyzing this unique humor and invites very interesting people who are into the Goons.
Every time i listen to an episode i feel that i m back in a world i love, full of Spike humor and
silly but very clever voices from Peter, Harry and Spike himself.
For me it s always a joy to know that ... more
Apple Podcasts5Oldiesfan1958
Netherlandsa year ago - A Must For Any Comedy Fan
Tyler knows his stuff and gets some amazing guests. A must-listen for any British comedy fan.
Apple Podcasts5Edinburgh Film FanUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #37 | United Kingdom/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #242 | United Kingdom/TV & Film |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Italy/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  Australia/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #11 |  Singapore/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
Apple Podcasts | #56 |  Hong Kong/TV & Film/TV Reviews |
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What is Goon Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Listeners tune in for thoughtful, humor-forward explorations of classic British comedy, with a steady focus on The Goons and their postwar peers. Episodes typically dissect era-defining figures (Milligan, Sellers, Secombe, Bentine) along with related acts (Monty Python, Hancock, Carry On) and cross-cut with music, film, and cultural history. Guests often bring deep expertise or nostalgia, and the show regularly connects archival material to modern perspectives, offering both critical analysis and entertaining anecdotes. A standout aspect is the podcast's willingness to broaden beyond The Goons into related cultural touchpoints, making it appealing to fans of mid-20th-century humor and its lasting influence. Potential listeners who enjoy wel... more
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Recent guests on Goon Pod include:
1. Neil Brand
2. Adrian Smith
3. Gary Rodger
4. Chris Diamond
5. Donna Rees
6. David Quantick
7. Joel Morris
8. Chas Early
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