Don't Get Me Started... With Abby Boom

Stand-up comedian Josh Berry joins Abby Boom for a candid conversation about toxic masculinity, how he perfected his famous impression of Louis Theroux and why he believes studying at Oxford was a waste of time.Plus, Abby and Josh unpack why men are scared of being perceived as gay and speculate on what really goes on behind closed doors in celebrity bedrooms…Check out Josh’s new comedy special, Best Man, here.New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Josh Berry:https://www.instagram.com/joshberrycomedy/http://tiktok.com/@joshberrycomedyAbby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 Welcome Josh!01:46 Which celebrities would p*g?03:17 Why Josh thinks studying Philosophy at Oxford was a waste of time…06:11 When do you cross a line in comedy?07:55 Josh’s Bob Katter impression!11:51 Back to celebrity p*gging…12:55 Josh’s comedy special Best Man17:26 When complimenting gets weird…19:34 Are queer people homophobic?21:02 Josh has a lower life expectancy?!22:50 Josh did impressions of tennis players at Wimbledon?!25:37 Is doing impressions sexy?29:48 Why comedians don’t laugh much33:57 What the internet gets wrong about Josh35:06 Conspiracy theory: Sabrina Carpenter is the Antichrist!38:15 Josh cures Abby’s existentialism!41:57 Don’t Get Me Started: Men are terrified of being gay45:27 Boom or Bust!50:20 Outro

Comedian and TikTok sensation Imogen Andrews joins Abby Boom to discuss how she first started making content, how the internet has changed in recent years and why she believes men shouldn’t celebrate birthdays after 30…Plus, Abby and Imogen share their dog adoption stories and unpack some of their biggest animated crushes from childhood.New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Imogen Andrews:https://www.instagram.com/p/DQUm1OwjqqU/https://www.tiktok.com/@imogenaisha?_t=8a4iz2dn3ej&_r=1Abby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 - 01:27 Welcome Imogen!01:28 - 04:08 Why Imogen started posting on TikTok04:09 - 06:45 The difference between online and live comedy06:55 - 10:00 What UK university parties are really like…10:12 - 14:30 Cringe culture!14:44 - 20:50 Imogen’s animated ‘hear me out’...20:59 - 24:28 Rescuing a baby pigeon?!24:30 - 29:45 Imogen stole her friend’s dog?!29:45 - 31:30 The skits Imogen could never make…31:31 - 35:38  The first piece of content Imogen ever made35:42 - 39:40 How Imogen met Al Nash39:49 - 45:22  Don’t Get Me Started: Men shouldn’t celebrate birthdays after 30!45:25 - 49:07 Conspiracy Theory: They’re a deliberate distraction!49:09 - 52:50 Boom or Bust!52:56 - 53:31 Outro

The amazing Asim Chaudhry joins Abby Boom to discuss how fame has shifted in recent years, the embarrassing reality behind his famous Would I Lie to You? appearance and the moment he realised his mockumentary People Just Do Nothing was a success…Plus, Abby teaches Asim some gay slang and the pair unpack why it’s so important to talk about the things you love, not just the things you hate!Make sure to check out Asim’s latest film Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die - out now!New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Asim Chaudhry:https://www.instagram.com/asimc/https://www.instagram.com/chabuddyg/https://www.tiktok.com/@asimc?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAbby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 Asim’s old hack for first dates…03:21 Asim’s trick for being recognised in public05:53 How fame has changed08:45 Asim’s wild Would I Lie to You story11:21 Abby roasted her therapist?!14:14 “You can’t say anything anymore!”16:31 Asim’s gay slang faux-pas20:52 How Asim made People Just Do Nothing27:11 Why Abby’s so competitive30:03 Hip-hop and hypermasculinity34:38 Asim’s first crush39:04 Staying in character as Chabuddy G45:24 Abby’s masterclass in sitcom facial expressions49:27 Taking risks in comedy54:32 Conspiracy theory: the secret sock thieves!59:24 Don’t Get Me Started: You need to speak about the things you love!1:03:35 Outro

The sensational comic Red Richardson joins Abby Boom to share his obsession with shark attacks, his secret hatred of podcasts and his mind-boggling experience in Howie Mandel’s warehouse of holograms.Plus, Abby and Red unpack the cultural differences between the UK and Australia - and there may be a story or two about friend of the show Andrew Hamilton…Check out Red’s special ‘Bugatti Live’ here.New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Red Richardson:https://www.instagram.com/redrichardsoncomedy/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@redrichardsoncomedy?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAbby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 Is Australia a racist country?03:44 Red on his special ‘Buggati Live’06:37 What does Abby actually do?07:21 Why Red is obsessed with shark attacks!12:06 Aussie’s have no fear?!17:09 English versus Australian weather19:53 How Abby and Hammo became friends22:14 The dumbest person you know has five kids…26:16 Red on what being a dad is like27:28 What hamsters teach you about death29:13 London’s phone-stealing epidemic31:20 Sh*t-talking about Hammo33:09 Inside Abby’s comment section…35:01 Would Abby leave the internet?37:53 Howie Mandel’s warehouse of holograms41:05 Abby’s wildest thirst comments43:07 We don’t need any more podcasts!46:50 The secret third Hemsworth brother!51:32 UK vs Australian cultural differences54:08 Red’s celebrity lookalike56:46 How Red came up with ‘Stay Toxic’1:02:35 Don’t Get Me Started: Playing music on public transport1:05:33 Conspiracy Theory: Richard Gere likes gerbils…1:07:46 Outro

The fantastic stand-up comedian Janine Harouni joins Abby Boom to share how she ‘finished’ therapy, the truth about botox and why she believes parenting is a pyramid scheme…Plus, Janine tells the story of her terrifying car accident and reveals why she is certain that we are living in a simulation.You can get tickets to Janine’s latest tour, This is What You Waited For, here.New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Janine Harouini:https://www.instagram.com/janineharouni/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@janineharounicomedyAbby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 Welcome Janine!01:18 Why Abby doesn’t want kids…03:01 Can you be selfish as a parent?04:41 The reality of having a big Lebanese family06:05 Red bull is a nighttime drink!06:50 People are lying to you about botox!08:05 The pros and cons of Irish genetics…09:58 Janine’s bizarre C-section experience12:05 Abby and Janine’s strange similarity13:55 Janine worked for the mob?!16:55 Don’t Get Me Started: Hot girls who ‘love’ nerds21:18 The struggle to be the ‘perfect’ mother22:50 Has Janine ‘finished’ therapy?30:50 Janine’s traumatic car accident34:59 Do people weaponise therapy?38:12 Conspiracy Theory: We’re living in a simulation!42:59 Is this hell?44:43 Janine plays Boom or Bust!53:17 Outro

The brilliant comedian Seann Walsh joins Abby Boom to chat about meeting his hero Jim Carrey, the time he had a panic attack live onstage and reveals why he mysteriously ended up in hospital during every Edinburgh Festival…Plus, Abby and Seann share their laziest moments EVER and discuss what being in your twenties is actually like.You can get tickets to Seann’s latest tour, This is Torture, here.New episodes out every Thursday at 5pm GMT!Seann Walsh:https://www.instagram.com/seannwalsh/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@seannwalsh?lang=enAbby Boom:https://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialFollow the podcast:https://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddChapters:00:00 Abby’s party horror story…02:40 They stole WHAT?!04:17 Seann’s hot-take06:59 Abby and Seann do some yoga08:31 Why Seann’s big into posture now09:53 What does ‘engage your core’ even mean?!11:27 Abby’s love/hate relationship with Inside Out12:59 Death threats15:05 What being in your twenties is actually like18:53 The pains of getting older20:20 Seann’s coffee addiction22:54 Why Adam Rowe should learn Arabic24:29 Seann’s dream Italian retirement plan25:22 Seann’s laziest moment EVER27:28 Seann’s weaponised incompetence36:06 Inside the trailer for Seann’s latest tour38:30 Why Seann considers himself a ‘family comedian’41:37 Abby’s in her existentialism era43:34 This is the BEST thing about your twenties44:50 Seann has HOW many coffees a day?45:42 The time Seann had a panic attack on stage48:50 Getting locked out after Mock the Week52:56 Why Abby loves innuendos54:16 Can you have best friends in your forties?56:36 Abby’s BIGGEST pet peeve1:01:55 Seann’s worst nightmare1:04:14 Seann’s new favourite pastime1:05:30 Inside Seann’s terrible gig in Melbourne1:10:00 Some things are great all throughout life1:16:00 What’s ‘pod talk’?1:18:20 Meeting Jim Carrey!1:26:00 Abby’s I’m a Celebrity dream1:31:13 Don’t Get Me Started: People who don’t put their earphones in 1:34:00 Seann’s favorite conspiracy theory1:37:37 Boom or Bust1:46:00 Do we need cancel culture?1:50:04 Seann’s animated ‘hear me out’