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MONKEY TENNIS - The Alan Partridge Fan Podcast
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The definitive Alan Partridge fan podcast, dissecting and celebrating his output episode by episode. Acclaimed as one of the best TV & Film podcasts by The Telegraph, featuring guest appearances from stars Tim Key, Stephen Mangan, Susannah Fielding, and Simon Greenall. Join us as we discuss our favourite moments, the character’s lasting legacy, and analyse the entire Alan Partridge Universe: I’m Alan Partridge, Knowing Me Knowing You, The Day Today, Alpha Papa, Mid Morning Matters and more. Plus, we delve into From The Oasthouse, and have all the latest on BBC One’s This Time. A-ha!
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163 • Big Beacon: Chapters 30 to 33 + Wrap Up
May 6, 202501:27:09Tap to summarizeWe enter our mind palaces as we conclude our Big Beacon coverage, debating whether it's Alan's 'Parklife' or his 'Be Here Now'. Also covered: Bread's theme tune, Seldom's patriotism and Clarkson's farm. Plus, Lynn gets the full name treatment, we play 'Sequels in Sequence' and someone we won't name gets a Paddy Mc-kicking.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a bottle of Sunny D over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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162 • Big Beacon: Chapters 26 to 29
Apr 29, 202501:01:50Tap to summarizeListen, Love! We deep dive on Seldom and Jennie this week, while also giving Happy Ferguson a nibble. Plus: Oasthouse origins, Avatar unravelled, and we play a quiz you can't (every which way but) lose.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a hand fan over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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161 • Big Beacon: Chapters 22 to 25
Apr 22, 202500:46:30Tap to summarizeJennie-bashing and speculation on Coogan's PR policy loom large this week. Speaking from personal experience, we also cover scuppered book deals, the faff involved in entering Broadcasting House, and our own 'faecal Dresden'. And that's before we lose it over A Turkey's Journey. And then Greg Dyke's texts. And then Alan's DIY skills. Could listening make this the Greatest Day of your life?To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a cup of Kenco over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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158 • Big Beacon: Chapters 9 to 12
Apr 1, 202501:11:55Tap to summarizeAlan's 50 grand rebrand, Lynn's bigotry and Adam's egg matrix all come under scrutiny this week. Also discussed: Bash Street Kids, bunny ears, and Benfield: Attorney at Law. We're SURE that the way we MITCHUM the LYNX between Scissored Isle and Big Beacon will NIVEA be bested.Bonus content fun: Nick's Mega Friends Themed PlaylistTo help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a packet of Toffos over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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157 • Big Beacon: Chapters 5 to 8
Mar 25, 202500:55:38Tap to summarizeIn todays episode you join us at Esther McVey's BBQ: we're discussing how Alan's famous pals are chosen, the identity of "Lady A", bad regional telly, and asking what similes are (meta)phor...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a big marker pen over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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156 • Big Beacon: Chapters 1 to 4
Mar 18, 202500:58:55Tap to summarizeFrom the lofty highs of poetry to the greasy lows of fatbergs, join us for a scout about the opening chapters of Big Beacon. We wave goodbye to Seldom, enjoy an HR ambush and question Alan's product placement and corporate work.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a pint of bitter over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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155 • Big In The Back Time: Part 2 (Your Feedback)
Mar 11, 202500:33:10Tap to summarizeFrom Kaplinsky to Oddie and Stewart to Strangelove, we're covering the big names as we tackle your feedback (and invoices) in today's episode. PLUS: Alan's neighbours, guilty pleasure sitcoms, and we invite AI to steal your jobs.Our Big Beacon deep-dive begins next week!To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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154 • Big In The Back Time: Part 1 (Your Feedback)
Mar 4, 202500:33:10Tap to summarizeWe're back and eager to discuss new Partridge, driving bans, and of course, your feedback. Whether you have thoughts on Oasthouse, are asking "How much Michael is too much Michael", or you’re simply a Farmer horrified by Sting and Shaggy collaborating and want your concerns heard, we’re here to offer an APU POV. Our analysis of Big Beacon is coming soon...To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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153 • From The Oasthouse S3: Ep 11 + Wrap Up
Apr 16, 202400:52:55Tap to summarizeWe try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge, and where this series of Oasthouse sits in the APU.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Danko NightStick over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10
Apr 9, 202401:17:21Tap to summarizeThis week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a washing machine and is not - repeat not - a bag of bits.To help support the show you can leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, tell a friend about us, share an episode, or buy us a Ladyboy Chaser over at ko-fi.com/monkeytennisFollow us and get in touch...Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Email thepartridgepod@gmail.comMake sure you subscribe for free so you never miss an episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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