Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby on Radio X

Episode 351 – Spurs Stadium

Date: March 22, 2026
Hosts: Ed Gamble & Matthew Crosby (Crunch & Crumble)
Producer: Vin
Regular Contributor: Ben

Episode Overview

This episode encapsulates the show's signature style: chaotic, affectionate banter between comedians with the thinnest veneer of radio professionalism. The show delivers its usual blend of offbeat listener interactions, comedy routines, sports nonsense, absurd anecdotes, and music nerdery. Key threads include nostalgic and anarchic discussions about things they've “accidentally” stolen, comedic debates about musicians at the Spurs Stadium, listener stories of sitting on celebrities' laps, and a first-hand review of a Wu-Tang Clan gig.

Key Segments & Discussion Highlights

1. Podcast vs. Radio: Kicking Off the Chaos

• [00:10–02:57] The episode begins meta, riffing on whether this is a podcast or radio show, and the joys of editing out innocuous words.
• Matthew Crosby’s Abandonment Issues:

  “If you’re the only person in the studio, I’m chatting to you...for you to wander off out of my eyeline. That was a panicking moment.” (01:52)

• Internal confusion about whose messages they’re reading sets the tone for recurring behind-the-curtain chaos.

2. Listener Stories: “Sat on Celeb Laps”

• [04:02–07:46] Listeners describe childhood run-ins with celebrities, like sitting on darts legend Eric Bristow’s knee (no memory, no evidence), or the wildest:

  “I was picked up and sat on the lap of none other than Robert De Niro. He said 'cute kid' and returned me to my family.” (06:04)

• This leads to a running gag about “Robert De Niro’s lap” being a secret New York café.

3. Music & Tech Blunders: Ozzy Impressions/Joke on Mics

• [08:15–11:20] Matthew opens with an Ozzy Osbourne rock opera intro, literal microphone destruction, and faux-heavy metal showmanship.
• Banter on their “drugs of choice”:

  “I’ll be taking drugs. We’re waiting for Boots to open though...I’m gonna do a run. I’m gonna go off my tees on Piriton.” (11:28) “One thing I do like to do is before I have a Lem sip...I do a big puff of it up into...hits the back of your pipes and that makes you feel alive.” (11:58)

4. Spurs Stadium Confusion & The Radio X Debate

• [15:19–17:09] The team attempts (badly) to discuss who’s played at Spurs Stadium—cue Radio X’s most on-brand debate:

  “Arctic Monkeys did play at Spurs Stadium.”
  “I was thinking of Beyoncé.”
  “She was there...I went for a win...Stall this...”

• Football, UFC, Gladiators, and... Kissing?
  • Random sports “news”:

    “The big football happened. Well, of course, we all know the big football was Andy Carroll wins on managerial debut at Dagenham..." (18:02)
    “I like to see those fights where it’s like a YouTuber versus a pensioner.” (19:04)

5. Best Free Stuff: Listener Texts Spiral Out of Control

• [19:36–24:21] Sparks from Matthew’s daughter picking up David Baddiel’s memoir (at age 6!) lead to a fast-expanding listener phone-in:

  “I found a dead mole when I was six. I put it in a big jar so I could bring it into the school.” (24:02)

• Discussion expands from found objects, to competition wins (e.g., Sting album via Tampax contest), and ultimately into stories of items people have won, found, or just outright nicked.

6. Accidental Kleptomania & Drunken Antics

• [29:32–34:04] Extended reminiscence about drunken teenage “borrowing”—road signs, cue balls, and the infamous “70 limes” incident:

  “How many limes? Probably 70 limes. I nicked 70.” (49:09)

7. Wu-Tang Clan Live Review

• [36:16–41:16] Vin delivers a fantastic review of the Wu-Tang Clan’s farewell O2 show, discussing who made the lineup, live skits, and the perils of “getting in” to see hip hop legends:

  “YDB [ODB's son] was there – still a DB!” (37:22)
  “I would go and see Method Man again...he teased in solo stuff...” (38:07)

• Quirky details:

  “There was a lot of QR codes. Much more than a normal gig…[for] merch...and voting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.” (38:45)

8. Floor T-Shirts and Merch Crimes

• [43:16–45:26] The realities of floor T-shirt economics outside gigs:

  “...the tiny man selling them was suddenly the undertaker. He took them to the ground without hesitation.” (43:35)

• Listener stories about “accidentally stolen” items pile in: bowling shoes, pub pool tables, even a life-size Steve Redgrave cut-out (meant for charity auction).

9. Listener Correspondence & Cat Chat

• [52:35–54:50] Closing correspondence, especially from “Mick Chen” (an alleged listener legendary in their inbox), segues into a lengthy bit about cats:

  “A cat on you is very, very relaxing. It’s good for the sympathetic nervous system, isn’t it, having a cat on you?” (54:27)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Studio Panic:

  “I've got very strong abandonment issues...that was a panicking moment.” – Matthew (01:52)

• On De Niro’s Lap:

  “We've all been in cafes with a cute kid. You don't pop him on your lap. But you're De Niro. Come on.” – Ben (06:35)

• On Lem Sip Abuse:

  “Before I have a Lem sip...I do a big puff of it up...hits the back of your pipes and that makes you feel alive.” – Matthew (11:58)

• Best Free/Won Thing:

  “I won a Sting album in a Tampax competition when I was seventeen.” – Listener (24:35)

• On Wu-Tang’s Live Lineup:

  "YDB was there. Still a DB." – Vin (37:22)
  "There was a lot of QR codes. Much more than a normal gig.” – Vin (38:45)

• On Unofficial Gig Merch:

  “Fiver for a floor shirt. It was a better time." – Matthew (43:03)

• On Accidental Larceny:

  “How many limes? Probably 70 limes. I nicked 70.” – Matthew (49:09)

Detailed Timeline / Key Timestamps

| Timestamp | Topic / Segment | |--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:10–02:57 | Podcast meta-discussion, chaos around show edit and “abandonment” | | 04:02–07:46 | Listener lap stories – Robert De Niro, Eric Bristow | | 08:15–11:20 | Heavy metal intro, mic destruction, Lem sip jokes | | 15:19–17:09 | Spurs Stadium “fact-check” confusion, music at sports events | | 18:01–19:14 | Satirical sports news (Football, UFC, YouTuber vs Pensioner) | | 19:36–24:21 | “What’s the best free thing?”: Books, dead moles, Sting via Tampax | | 29:32–34:04 | Teenage drunken kleptomania: road signs, limes | | 36:16–41:16 | Wu-Tang Clan O2 gig review (YDB, QR codes, Method Man) | | 43:16–45:26 | Floor T-shirts, Italian restaurant scuffles, listener theft stories | | 52:35–54:50 | Listener emails, “Mick Chen”, long segment focused on cats |

Overall Tone & Takeaways

• Self-deprecating, anarchic, affectionate: The hosts revel in not-quite-holding-it-together, and the comedy is rooted in mutual ribbing and collaborative absurdity.
• Listener engagement: Genuinely interactive—with listener stories becoming the backbone of the show.
• Relatable nostalgia: Whether recounting “accidentally” stealing as teens, or recognizing their own domestic chaos, the show weaves listeners and hosts together as slightly shambolic but well-meaning adults.

For Next Week

• Texter for next week: Times you (accidentally or otherwise) stole something.
• Contact: sunday@radiox.co.uk to share your stories.

Further Listening

• Full Wu-Tang gig review promised for future episodes.
• More stories on “the best (or most questionable) things you've ever got for free...or just taken.”

Ed & Matthew say:
“Keep those coming in. We want a hard copy you can’t be fiddling around with. See you Sunday at 8am, or get the podcast. Have a wonderful week, everybody.” (52:11/62:09)