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

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’

New Episodes Every Thursday AT 5PM!Thursday 5th February 2026 - Full Episode | Comedian Aurie Styla joins Abby Boom to rant about gym selfies, entitled friends asking for free tickets, and the reality of building a comedy career.Aurie breaks down why gym selfies are a bust, the unspoken rules of the comedy industry, and what it really takes to create meaningful stand-up specials like his acclaimed show "Green". From DVD releases to viral clips, social media pressure to comedy tour life, this episode covers everything comedians deal with behind the scenes.Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:00 Aurie's Real Name & Comedy Specials 04:17 DVD Culture vs Streaming Era 08:45 Comedy Tour Life & Algorithm Problems 15:32 Building a Comedy Career 23:18 The Reality of Social Media for Comedians 31:45 Industry Entitlement & Free Tickets 45:12 Gym Selfies: BOOM OR BUST? 52:30 Social Media Pressure & Authenticity 1:08:15 Comedy Special Green Breakdown 1:21:40 Friends Asking for Free Tickets 1:31:09 Supporting Fellow Comedians 1:32:43 Gym Selfies Deep DiveDon't Get Me Startedhttps://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddAbby Boomhttps://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialAurie Stylahttps://www.instagram.com/auriestyla/Website: https://www.auriestyla.co.uk/Tour dates available now!After breaking out with YeahMad and more recently co-founding Australian YouTube group The OG Crew, Abby Boom has become known for her sharp wit, deadpan humour, and unapologetic delivery.Her new podcast Don’t Get Me Started with Abby Boom isn’t therapy, but it might feel like it. This is the podcast where guests come to unload their frustrations, confess petty hates, and dive into the everyday annoyances of life online and off.Expect chaos, comedy, and plenty of yelling about the little things that somehow matter way too much. From influencers and celebs to internet troublemakers, nobody is safe, and that’s exactly the point.

New Episodes Every Thursday AT 5PM!Olga Koch gets REAL about dating apps, navigating the male gaze as a female comedian, and accidentally becoming the empathy teacher she never signed up to be.Comedian Olga Koch (Bad Advice, Mock the Week) sits down with Abby Boom to rant about modern dating culture, why everyone's going back to Tinder, how having an overwhelmingly male audience forces you to humanize yourself constantly, and why neither of them signed up to teach men emotional intelligence. They also spiral into business ideas, reality TV interview formats, and why talking to your parents about sex is the ultimate nightmare.Sponsor Don't Get Me Started with Abby Boom: dontgetmestarted@sociallypowerful.comFollow the podcast, Abby and our guest on social media!Chapters:0:00 - Welcome & Olga's "Bad Advice" brand deal3:48 - Dating apps are BROKEN: Field acronyms, Hinge complications, Tinder's comeback8:42 - The queer dating app struggle & why Field got too specific14:26 - Working in male-dominated spaces as women22:15 - The male gaze in comedy & content creation31:08 - Abby's 97% male audience problem explained38:45 - Parents, sex talk, and generational differences47:20 - Boomer parents vs. Gen X parents on sex positivity55:33 - Reality TV business ideas & interview formats1:02:17 - Teaching men empathy (neither of them signed up for this)1:10:45 - Open mic terror & Olga's upcoming tour1:18:35 - Humanizing female creators through family content1:20:00 - Wrap-up: Tour dates & where to find OlgaDon't Get Me Startedhttps://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddAbby Boomhttps://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialOlga KochInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolga300/Website: https://www.rocknrolga.com/Tour dates available now!After breaking out with YeahMad and more recently co-founding Australian YouTube group The OG Crew, Abby Boom has become known for her sharp wit, deadpan humour, and unapologetic delivery.Her new podcast Don’t Get Me Started with Abby Boom isn’t therapy, but it might feel like it. This is the podcast where guests come to unload their frustrations, confess petty hates, and dive into the everyday annoyances of life online and off.Expect chaos, comedy, and plenty of yelling about the little things that somehow matter way too much. From influencers and celebs to internet troublemakers, nobody is safe, and that’s exactly the point.

Adam Rowe—co-host of Have A Word, one of the UK's biggest podcasts—joins Abby to rant about everything from people who stop walking in doorways to why comedy doesn't need a message. The Have A Word pod pulls 1.4 million downloads a month and is the biggest Patreon outside America, but Adam's got strong opinions on airport queues, dog kisses, and why men absolutely DO piss in sinks.Fresh off announcing his new tour "Fashionism" (yes, really), Adam breaks down how to build a Patreon empire, why comedians need to stop being surprised when offensive jokes offend people, and the working-class comedy mindset that made him one of the UK's most successful standups. Plus: IBS confessions, Jamie Johnson stories, and why sitting down to pee is actually elite behavior.Timestamps:0:00:00 - Cold open & meeting Jamie Geary 0:08:19 - Building the Have A Word empire 0:16:37 - How the format evolved during lockdown 0:27:15 - Why Dan Nightingale helps rising comics0:38:39 - The parasocial relationship problem 0:43:30 - New tour: "Fashionism" - taking on divisive topics 0:56:17 - Working-class roots & watching dad work 1:03:00 - Alcoholic mum & tragic Edinburgh Fringe debut 1:18:21 - Don't Get Me Started rants: doorway blockers & airport lanes 1:29:21 - Why Adam wants kids & the "wave" philosophy 1:39:21 - Boom or Bust: sitting down to pee, kissing dogs & red pill menNew Episodes Every Thursday AT 5PM!Sponsor Don't Get Me Started with Abby Boom: dontgetmestarted@sociallypowerful.comFollow the podcast, Abby and our guest on social media!Don't Get Me Startedhttps://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddAbby Boomhttps://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialAdam Rowe:Tour: adamrowecomedy.com Instagram: [@adamrowecomedy] https://www.instagram.com/adamrowecomedianHave A Word Podcast: [@HaveAWordPod] https://haveawordpod.com/After breaking out with YeahMad and more recently co-founding Australian YouTube group The OG Crew, Abby Boom has become known for her sharp wit, deadpan humour, and unapologetic delivery.Her new podcast Don’t Get Me Started with Abby Boom isn’t therapy, but it might feel like it. This is the podcast where guests come to unload their frustrations, confess petty hates, and dive into the everyday annoyances of life online and off.Expect chaos, comedy, and plenty of yelling about the little things that somehow matter way too much. From influencers and celebs to internet troublemakers, nobody is safe, and that’s exactly the point.

Historian Kate Kennedy (The History Gossip) joins Abby to spiral through history's wildest moments—from Grace Darling's accidental celebrity status to the devastating truth about the Trojan Horse. They bond over Hannah Montana wigs, debate which Disney characters were hear-me-outs, and somehow end up discussing Napoleon's preference for "stinky" intimacy.New Episodes Every Thursday AT 5PM!Sponsor Don't Get Me Started with Abby Boom: dontgetmestarted@sociallypowerful.comFollow the podcast, Abby and our guest on social media!Don't Get Me Startedhttps://linktr.ee/DontGetMeStartedPoddhttps://www.instagram.com/dontgetmestartedpoddhttps://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetmestartedpoddAbby Boomhttps://www.instagram.com/abbyboomofficial/https://www.tiktok.com/@abbyboomofficialKatie: https://www.instagram.com/thehistorygossip/https://www.tiktok.com/@thehistorygossip?After breaking out with YeahMad and more recently co-founding Australian YouTube group The OG Crew, Abby Boom has become known for her sharp wit, deadpan humour, and unapologetic delivery.Her new podcast Don’t Get Me Started with Abby Boom isn’t therapy, but it might feel like it. This is the podcast where guests come to unload their frustrations, confess petty hates, and dive into the everyday annoyances of life online and off.Expect chaos, comedy, and plenty of yelling about the little things that somehow matter way too much. From influencers and celebs to internet troublemakers, nobody is safe, and that’s exactly the point.