{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/627acca66cf5d400137b3766/696172923a409cca49fe3cd3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Phil Ellis on PSYCHO 2 (1983) Phil talks his appearance on Channel 4s Taskmaster, life on tour as a stand up and we do a deep dive into one of his favourite horror movies, PSYCHO 2 (1983) ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/627acca66cf5d400137b3766/1767993973100-44e837ea-a501-4693-8739-71da51c05d6b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Matt and Mike Pull Focus, we sit down with Phil Ellis, a brilliantly inventive comedian whose career spans from cult live comedy to standout television appearances. We explore his journey into high-profile television, including his appearance on channel 4s Taskmaster. Phil shares with us his love of horror and brings to the table one of his favourite movies, Psycho 2 (1983). Anthony Perkins reprises his role as the infamous Norman Bates in this sequel to the original \"Slasher\" film.</p><p>Honest, funny, and full of insight, this conversation dives into creative risk, learning through performance, and what it really takes to carve out a distinctive career in today’s comedy landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find us on:</p><p>Facebook:&nbsp;www.facebook.com/MattMikePullFocus</p><p>Twitter/X:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/mampullfocus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.twitter.com/mampullfocus</a></p><p>Instagram:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/mampullfocus\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/mampullfocus</a></p><p>YouTube:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKxc7eF6reKU5P3DDrb7eg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZKxc7eF6reKU5P3DDrb7eg</a></p><p>Twitch: twitch.tv/pullfocus</p><p>#MattAndMikePullFocus #PhilEllis #ComedyPodcast #TVPodcast #ComediansLife #Taskmaster #BritishComedy #StandUpComedy #BehindTheScenes #CreativeJourney #LiveComedy #PullFocusPodcast</p>","author_name":"Matthew Faggiani"}