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6. Don't Forget To Disco
25:43||Season 1, Ep. 6Bill answers your important questions on choosing the right pair of glasses, assimilating into Japanese culture, salsa dancing and the best way to enjoy scones. This episode's playlist is called 'Don't Forget To Disco';Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up - Barry White It's A Disco Night (Rock Don't Stop) Pts.1&2 - The Isley Brothers What' Cha Gonna Do For Me - Chaka KhanWish I Didn’t Miss You - Angie Stone Runaway - by Nuyorican Soul, India You can find the playlist hereThe book of the episode is Pattern Recognition by William GibsonWe'd love to hear from you, please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
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5. I Am Very Particular About Air Guitaring
24:58||Season 1, Ep. 5This week on ill-advised by Bill Nighy, Bill discusses 'over-thinking', public speaking and the best song to air guitar to.This episode's playlist is called 'Too Long At The Fair':'Turn to me' by Lou Reed ‘Jackson’ by Craig Finn 'Songs She Sang in the Shower' by Jason Isbell 'Ain’t Goin’ To Goa' by Alabama 3'Blackout' by Ruston Kelly 'New Sensations' by Lou Reed You can find the playlist hereThe book that Bill recommended in this episode is 'Freaky Deaky' by Elmore LeonardWe'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighyFor more information on David Knopov - knopov1@me.com
4. Help! My Horse is Ignoring Me
26:55||Season 1, Ep. 4Bill is back to answer your questions from how to cook eggs to communing with your horse.This episode's playlist is called 'She Tried to Love You''Kyoto' by Phoebe Bridges'Coyote' by Joni Mitchell'Go Find Yourself or Whatever' by Carly Rae Jepsen'Morning Elvis' by Florence and the Machine featuring Ethel Cain'Don’t Remind Me' by Amber Mark with Anderson .PaakYou can find the playlist on Spotify hereAnd the book of the episode is 'Moderation' by Elaine CastilloWe'd love to hear from you - please send any questions and comments to Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
3. There's Nothing Wrong with My Custard
24:37||Season 1, Ep. 3On this week's episode Bill tackles small talk, applications of marmite and how to live a happy life.This episode's playlist is called 'It’s Too Late To Go Home': Mr. Lucky - featuring Robert Cray - John Lee HookerBlack Limousine - The Rolling StonesJust Like Tom Thumb’s Blues - Bryan FerryWhy I Sing The Blues - Aretha FranklinLovers Rock - Fun Lovin' CriminalsThe playlist can be found on Spotify hereThe book of the episode is 'The Rehearsal' by Eleanor CattonWe'd love to hear from you - send us any questions for Bill via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy
2. You're Not a Weirdo
25:19||Season 1, Ep. 2Bill answers your questions from how to cope with sleepless nights to where to buy the perfect shirt.This episodes' playlist is called ‘Country Hurts’ Storm Windows - John Prine Leavin’ - Shelby LynneDying Star - Ruston KellyLately I’ve let things slide - Caitlin RoseHow Can I Protect You - Alabama 3 - featuring Aslan This playlist can be found here on SpotifyAnd the book of the episode is Miranda July's 'All Fours'We'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighy
1. Procrastination
25:38||Season 1, Ep. 1ill-advised by Bill Nighy is an actual thing! Bill is here to answer your questions... from what to do when you don't recognise somebody to his thoughts on clutter.If you are socially adept, there’s nothing really for you here but if you have time to squander, this podcast might just be for you.This episode playlist is called ‘Adultery Soul’‘I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much' by Bobby Womack‘Willing to Forgive’ by Aretha Franklin‘If You're Not Back in Love by Monday’ by Millie Jackson‘This Used To Be Your House’ by Shirley Brown‘A.P.B.’ by Womack & WomackThe episode's playlist can also be found on Spotify hereAnd the book Bill recommended is 'The Trees' by Percival EverettWe'd love to hear from you - please get in touch via our instagram page at @illadvisedbybillnighyThank you to Oliver’s Island & Beaverbrook Town House for additional location filming.
ill-advised by Bill Nighy - coming soon!
02:03||Season 1ill-advised by Bill Nighy is launching on the 9th of October! Join Bill Nighy to squander some time as he attempts to answer your questions without actually making things worse.This is a podcast for people who don't get out much and can't handle it when they do. It's a refuge for the clumsy and the awkward.If you have questions about anything – from buying the right shirt to hiding at parties, please send us a voice note via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy