{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6835e960944c948b9a623f10/6835e97d944c948b9a625654?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Josh Widdicombe","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6835e960944c948b9a623f10/bad3b9e029a30ac6115838903cb19ce6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Gyles is talking to one of his favourite comedians in today's Rosebud - Josh Widdicombe. Josh tells Gyles about his early days growing up in Devon; about his charismatic father, his clever mum, and his chain-smoking grandmother who lived next-door and delighted him with tales of her acting days. Gyles hears about Josh's youthful obsessions: pop culture, TV, Plymouth Argyle and marbles, and about how they inspired Josh's later career as a comedian and writer. He hears about Josh's university days and how he started to do stand-up. Finally, Josh opens up about his struggles with anxiety and panic attacks, and talks about the things that helped him to feel better. </p><p><br></p><p>Josh is on tour from September 2025, and tickets are available now at www.joshwiddicombe.com. </p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to Josh for such a warm, open and funny conversation. Enjoy this! </p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices\">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"Gyles Brandreth / Plain Jaine Media "}