Throwing Fits: The Ed Sheeran Interview
Date: September 23, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Throwing Fits features global superstar Ed Sheeran in a candid, hilarious, and wide-ranging conversation with the hosts. Ed joins the lads on the eve of his album release to riff on music, fashion, ketchup, party stories, watches, British food, his love of kebabs, and goated gingers. The conversation is playful, unfiltered, and filled with both personal reflection and lighthearted banter, offering an authentic glimpse into Sheeran’s life beyond the charts.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Ed’s Batman Suit Purchase & Celebrity Encounters

[01:27] Ed reveals he owns the infamous Batman suit with nipples, clarifying rumors about his memorabilia acquisitions.
He jokes about buying Robin’s suit “for a steal,” and the suit’s awkward fit (“George Clooney is a bit bigger than me. I'm quite a short human being”).
Admits to blurry memories of celebrity meetings during his party era (“There was a period of my life where, like, I was mostly drunk… I might have hung out with [Clooney]”).

Sartorial ‘Fit Check’

[02:47] Ed is wearing his KidSuper collab (dropping that day), Tom Ford cargos, Cactus Jack sneakers (“Jackmans”), and classic Calvin Klein socks and underwear.
Discusses his jewelry – a wedding ring, a claddagh ring with family birthstones, cast-silver shells from his kids, and a custom white gold crayon bracelet ("I can't take it off. It beeps on the machine" – [05:54], Ed).

Balancing Fame, Music, and Family

[06:26] On album release anxiety: Ed feels “the most settled I’ve ever felt on release night,” attributing this to his current focus on family over music (“Every album I've released up to now… is almost the most important thing in my life, and this one isn't. It's a side piece.” – [07:03], Ed).
Shares the simple pleasures of fatherhood: walks in the park, reading bedtime stories, and being present for dinner and routines.

Culinary Habits and the Ketchup Obsession

[08:52] Ed unpacks his legendary love of ketchup—rooted in “shit dry burgers” from his 90s vegetarian upbringing—and admits to putting ketchup on steak (“That’s not that weird”).
- “Ketchup on steak is like putting a bumper sticker on a Lambo.” – [10:22], Host
- “If you ate [Wetherspoons steak] with ketchup, it tastes great.” – [10:30], Ed
On storage: Keeps ketchup in both fridge and pantry (“I’ll go one in each, brother.” – [11:54], Ed).
Successfully bottled his own Heinz Hot Sauce after fan-fueled collaboration, confirming he uses it more than standard ketchup now.

Music, Diversity, & Artistic Freedom

[13:17] The upcoming album draws Indian and Persian influences thanks to his producers' backgrounds.
Rapping returns: Ed includes rap on the album, recalling “Letter to Jamal” as his proudest (but most slept-on) song.
- “I like rapping, and it's something that I love doing, but people primarily want me for ballads.” – [15:13], Ed
Describes his creative process as balancing fan expectations and personal expression: “One for you, one for me.” – [15:49], Host

Past Party Animal Days & Food Memories

[17:42] Reminisces about late-night kebab runs and British takeaway culture.
Jokes about the British way of managing “the fatman gene”—he still craves kebabs but now balances junk with training and running.

Building Ed’s Dream Home

[20:59] Built a bowling alley (not allowed at home, so it’s at his studio), describing family games and post-session bar hangs. Also owns an “old man pub” with traditional British drafts (“We got Stella, Guinness, local ale…”).

British Food, Sweets & Crisps vs. American Equivalents

[23:36] Salty pride: “I think we do chocolate crisps and everything better than everyone.”
Takes a dig at Hershey’s: “None of our sweets taste like newspaper… Hershey’s tastes like newspaper.” – [23:54], Ed

Best (and Rowdiest) Industry Hangouts

[24:32] Most fun to party with: Lewis Capaldi, James Blunt, Bono & The Edge.
- “Bono and Edge… really can really hang. After every session we went to the pub… they'd have Guinness and a whiskey.” – [25:02], Ed
Details the etiquette of pulling out a guitar at afterparties: “I’ll go for the party pleasers… start with ‘I Want It That Way.’”

Pop Culture, Rumors, and AI

[27:35] Addresses the weirdest narratives about himself: “I just have no control over it.”
Recalls his security guard mistaking an AI-generated Ed Sheeran/Adele song for the real thing.
- “I really love this song you did with Adele… I fucking didn’t do a song with Adele!” – [28:16], Ed
Discusses anxiety over AI’s impact on music: “AI scares me, man… for 60 years in movies, it always fucking kills us.” – [29:01], Ed

Cars, Watches, and Collecting

[30:44] Not a huge car guy but loves his converted electric Aston Martin DB6 (5 years in the making: “I still haven’t got it.”).
[42:27] Reveals he owns 153 watches: started collecting before it was cool, purchases driven by love not investment.
- “If you’re actually a collector and you like watches, you’re not planning to sell them.” – [43:20], Ed
Most meaningful watch: a quartz toy bought with his late friend Jamal (“It’s got that real meaning.” – [44:49], Ed)

Sneakers, Wine & Movie Props

[45:01] Collects wine (Mouton Rothschild, saving artist-labeled bottles), but drinks as he collects.
Donates sneakers he’s worn a few times to a local charity (“If I've worn trainers like two or three times… they auction them off and say they're mine.” – [46:17], Ed).
Spent “light work” (£2.5k) on Travis Scott Dunks; own well-worn Red Octobers.

Weddings, Advice & Gifts

[47:46] Speculates on a wedding gift for Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: a case of vintage wine from their wedding year.
Best wedding gift: father-in-law cooked curries for their small family wedding.
Marriage advice: “Me and my wife have regular tiny arguments that we talk about… We don’t let anything build up” – [48:55], Ed

Fitness, Tattoos & Self-Improvement

[49:21] Training with runs and Pilates keeps him balanced and in shape; not big on smart watches or blood monitoring (“I hate blood and like pulsating stuff.” – [50:01], Ed).
Most recent tattoo: polar bear drawn by his daughter.
Simpsons tattoos, Pokémon references; doesn’t regret any—“They become you” ([52:03]).

Goated Gingers, Culture, & Travel Aspirations

[55:01] Ginger Mount Rushmore: Ed’s mum, Rupert Grint, “maybe Action Bronson” (debate ensues), Paul Bettany.
Loves kebabs, praises UK kebab shop culture and British delicacies.
[57:06] Bucket list: the Arctic, Vietnam (“had a show booked, then Covid happened”), Egypt (FOMO over Russ performing at the pyramids).

Spending Habits & Final Banter

Splurges on experiences and holidays over material possessions.
Sometimes lends money he knows he’ll never see returned.
Wife thinks Ed’s “getting weirder” with every purchase attempt (fish & chips van for the house, etc.).
Final constructive feedback for the pod: “I love it. There was no agenda… Let's just have a chat.” – [60:28], Ed
Guinness “two-and-a-half gulp” chugging technique explained ([61:05]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On collecting:
“You collect watches, you collect Batman suits… what else do you collect?”
– Host [44:52]
On priorities:
“I literally, like, 10 minutes ago had my daughter on my shoulders walking in a park, and then I got in a car and came here.”
– Ed Sheeran [07:44]
On ketchup:
“That’s not that weird. Ketchup on steak is not that weird.”
– Ed Sheeran [10:22]
“Ketchup on steak is like putting a bumper sticker on a Lambo.”
– Host [10:25]
On AI & rumors:
“My security guard, who I see every single day… was like, ‘I really love this song you did with Adele’… and it was an AI song. I never did a song with Adele!”
– Ed Sheeran [28:16]
On watches:
“I just actually counted them all up… 153.”
– Ed Sheeran [42:35]

Timestamps for Important Segments

(01:27) – Batman suit and movie collectibles discussion
(02:47) – Full ‘Fit Check’ (fashion, jewelry, shoes)
(06:26) – Ed on album release nerves and family priorities
(08:52) – Ketchup and food chat (vegetarian upbringing)
(13:17) – Musical influences on new album & return to rapping
(17:42) – Party animal days, kebab culture, and staying balanced
(20:59) – Bowling alley, home setup, and British pub talk
(23:47) – British food superiority (chocolate, crisps)
(24:32) – Best celeb party companions and afterparty guitar singalongs
(27:35) – Crazy rumors, AI, and Sheeran’s views on its future
(30:44) – Car collection (Aston Martin saga)
(42:27) – Watch collecting, sentimental and coveted pieces
(45:01) – Wine collecting, label art, and sneaker donation
(47:46) – Taylor Swift’s hypothetical wedding gift
(48:55) – Ed’s marriage advice and best wedding gift received
(49:21) – Fitness routine, tattoos, and smart watch aversion
(55:01) – Ginger Mount Rushmore
(57:06) – Bucket list travel and show locations
(60:28) – Closing thoughts, the “no agenda” interview style
(61:05) – Guinness chugging technique

Tone & Vibe

Everything you’d expect from Throwing Fits: raw, irreverent, open, and framed by authentic curiosity, with Ed Sheeran both matching and elevating the chaos. It’s the rare podcast chat where chart-topping hits, deep cuts, condiments, fashion, and real talk about life, loss, and priorities all coexist naturally.

For more behind-the-scenes, check out the full episode.

Throwing Fits: The Ed Sheeran Interview
Date: September 23, 2025

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Ed’s Batman Suit Purchase & Celebrity Encounters

[01:27] Ed reveals he owns the infamous Batman suit with nipples, clarifying rumors about his memorabilia acquisitions.
He jokes about buying Robin’s suit “for a steal,” and the suit’s awkward fit (“George Clooney is a bit bigger than me. I'm quite a short human being”).
Admits to blurry memories of celebrity meetings during his party era (“There was a period of my life where, like, I was mostly drunk… I might have hung out with [Clooney]”).

Sartorial ‘Fit Check’

[02:47] Ed is wearing his KidSuper collab (dropping that day), Tom Ford cargos, Cactus Jack sneakers (“Jackmans”), and classic Calvin Klein socks and underwear.
Discusses his jewelry – a wedding ring, a claddagh ring with family birthstones, cast-silver shells from his kids, and a custom white gold crayon bracelet ("I can't take it off. It beeps on the machine" – [05:54], Ed).

Balancing Fame, Music, and Family

[06:26] On album release anxiety: Ed feels “the most settled I’ve ever felt on release night,” attributing this to his current focus on family over music (“Every album I've released up to now… is almost the most important thing in my life, and this one isn't. It's a side piece.” – [07:03], Ed).
Shares the simple pleasures of fatherhood: walks in the park, reading bedtime stories, and being present for dinner and routines.

Culinary Habits and the Ketchup Obsession

[08:52] Ed unpacks his legendary love of ketchup—rooted in “shit dry burgers” from his 90s vegetarian upbringing—and admits to putting ketchup on steak (“That’s not that weird”).
- “Ketchup on steak is like putting a bumper sticker on a Lambo.” – [10:22], Host
- “If you ate [Wetherspoons steak] with ketchup, it tastes great.” – [10:30], Ed
On storage: Keeps ketchup in both fridge and pantry (“I’ll go one in each, brother.” – [11:54], Ed).
Successfully bottled his own Heinz Hot Sauce after fan-fueled collaboration, confirming he uses it more than standard ketchup now.

Music, Diversity, & Artistic Freedom

[13:17] The upcoming album draws Indian and Persian influences thanks to his producers' backgrounds.
Rapping returns: Ed includes rap on the album, recalling “Letter to Jamal” as his proudest (but most slept-on) song.
- “I like rapping, and it's something that I love doing, but people primarily want me for ballads.” – [15:13], Ed
Describes his creative process as balancing fan expectations and personal expression: “One for you, one for me.” – [15:49], Host

Past Party Animal Days & Food Memories

[17:42] Reminisces about late-night kebab runs and British takeaway culture.
Jokes about the British way of managing “the fatman gene”—he still craves kebabs but now balances junk with training and running.

Building Ed’s Dream Home

[20:59] Built a bowling alley (not allowed at home, so it’s at his studio), describing family games and post-session bar hangs. Also owns an “old man pub” with traditional British drafts (“We got Stella, Guinness, local ale…”).

British Food, Sweets & Crisps vs. American Equivalents

[23:36] Salty pride: “I think we do chocolate crisps and everything better than everyone.”
Takes a dig at Hershey’s: “None of our sweets taste like newspaper… Hershey’s tastes like newspaper.” – [23:54], Ed

Best (and Rowdiest) Industry Hangouts

[24:32] Most fun to party with: Lewis Capaldi, James Blunt, Bono & The Edge.
- “Bono and Edge… really can really hang. After every session we went to the pub… they'd have Guinness and a whiskey.” – [25:02], Ed
Details the etiquette of pulling out a guitar at afterparties: “I’ll go for the party pleasers… start with ‘I Want It That Way.’”

Pop Culture, Rumors, and AI

[27:35] Addresses the weirdest narratives about himself: “I just have no control over it.”
Recalls his security guard mistaking an AI-generated Ed Sheeran/Adele song for the real thing.
- “I really love this song you did with Adele… I fucking didn’t do a song with Adele!” – [28:16], Ed
Discusses anxiety over AI’s impact on music: “AI scares me, man… for 60 years in movies, it always fucking kills us.” – [29:01], Ed

Cars, Watches, and Collecting

[30:44] Not a huge car guy but loves his converted electric Aston Martin DB6 (5 years in the making: “I still haven’t got it.”).
[42:27] Reveals he owns 153 watches: started collecting before it was cool, purchases driven by love not investment.
- “If you’re actually a collector and you like watches, you’re not planning to sell them.” – [43:20], Ed
Most meaningful watch: a quartz toy bought with his late friend Jamal (“It’s got that real meaning.” – [44:49], Ed)

Sneakers, Wine & Movie Props

[45:01] Collects wine (Mouton Rothschild, saving artist-labeled bottles), but drinks as he collects.
Donates sneakers he’s worn a few times to a local charity (“If I've worn trainers like two or three times… they auction them off and say they're mine.” – [46:17], Ed).
Spent “light work” (£2.5k) on Travis Scott Dunks; own well-worn Red Octobers.

Weddings, Advice & Gifts

[47:46] Speculates on a wedding gift for Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce: a case of vintage wine from their wedding year.
Best wedding gift: father-in-law cooked curries for their small family wedding.
Marriage advice: “Me and my wife have regular tiny arguments that we talk about… We don’t let anything build up” – [48:55], Ed

Fitness, Tattoos & Self-Improvement

[49:21] Training with runs and Pilates keeps him balanced and in shape; not big on smart watches or blood monitoring (“I hate blood and like pulsating stuff.” – [50:01], Ed).
Most recent tattoo: polar bear drawn by his daughter.
Simpsons tattoos, Pokémon references; doesn’t regret any—“They become you” ([52:03]).

Goated Gingers, Culture, & Travel Aspirations

[55:01] Ginger Mount Rushmore: Ed’s mum, Rupert Grint, “maybe Action Bronson” (debate ensues), Paul Bettany.
Loves kebabs, praises UK kebab shop culture and British delicacies.
[57:06] Bucket list: the Arctic, Vietnam (“had a show booked, then Covid happened”), Egypt (FOMO over Russ performing at the pyramids).

Spending Habits & Final Banter

Splurges on experiences and holidays over material possessions.
Sometimes lends money he knows he’ll never see returned.
Wife thinks Ed’s “getting weirder” with every purchase attempt (fish & chips van for the house, etc.).
Final constructive feedback for the pod: “I love it. There was no agenda… Let's just have a chat.” – [60:28], Ed
Guinness “two-and-a-half gulp” chugging technique explained ([61:05]).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On collecting:
“You collect watches, you collect Batman suits… what else do you collect?”
– Host [44:52]
On priorities:
“I literally, like, 10 minutes ago had my daughter on my shoulders walking in a park, and then I got in a car and came here.”
– Ed Sheeran [07:44]
On ketchup:
“That’s not that weird. Ketchup on steak is not that weird.”
– Ed Sheeran [10:22]
“Ketchup on steak is like putting a bumper sticker on a Lambo.”
– Host [10:25]
On AI & rumors:
“My security guard, who I see every single day… was like, ‘I really love this song you did with Adele’… and it was an AI song. I never did a song with Adele!”
– Ed Sheeran [28:16]
On watches:
“I just actually counted them all up… 153.”
– Ed Sheeran [42:35]

Timestamps for Important Segments

(01:27) – Batman suit and movie collectibles discussion
(02:47) – Full ‘Fit Check’ (fashion, jewelry, shoes)
(06:26) – Ed on album release nerves and family priorities
(08:52) – Ketchup and food chat (vegetarian upbringing)
(13:17) – Musical influences on new album & return to rapping
(17:42) – Party animal days, kebab culture, and staying balanced
(20:59) – Bowling alley, home setup, and British pub talk
(23:47) – British food superiority (chocolate, crisps)
(24:32) – Best celeb party companions and afterparty guitar singalongs
(27:35) – Crazy rumors, AI, and Sheeran’s views on its future
(30:44) – Car collection (Aston Martin saga)
(42:27) – Watch collecting, sentimental and coveted pieces
(45:01) – Wine collecting, label art, and sneaker donation
(47:46) – Taylor Swift’s hypothetical wedding gift
(48:55) – Ed’s marriage advice and best wedding gift received
(49:21) – Fitness routine, tattoos, and smart watch aversion
(55:01) – Ginger Mount Rushmore
(57:06) – Bucket list travel and show locations
(60:28) – Closing thoughts, the “no agenda” interview style
(61:05) – Guinness chugging technique

Tone & Vibe

For more behind-the-scenes, check out the full episode.

The Ed Sheeran Interview with Throwing Fits

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Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Ed’s Batman Suit Purchase & Celebrity Encounters

Sartorial ‘Fit Check’

Balancing Fame, Music, and Family

Culinary Habits and the Ketchup Obsession

Music, Diversity, & Artistic Freedom

Past Party Animal Days & Food Memories

Building Ed’s Dream Home

British Food, Sweets & Crisps vs. American Equivalents

Best (and Rowdiest) Industry Hangouts

Pop Culture, Rumors, and AI

Cars, Watches, and Collecting

Sneakers, Wine & Movie Props

Weddings, Advice & Gifts

Fitness, Tattoos & Self-Improvement

Goated Gingers, Culture, & Travel Aspirations

Spending Habits & Final Banter

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Tone & Vibe

Summary

Episode Overview

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Ed’s Batman Suit Purchase & Celebrity Encounters

Sartorial ‘Fit Check’

Balancing Fame, Music, and Family

Culinary Habits and the Ketchup Obsession

Music, Diversity, & Artistic Freedom

Past Party Animal Days & Food Memories

Building Ed’s Dream Home

British Food, Sweets & Crisps vs. American Equivalents

Best (and Rowdiest) Industry Hangouts

Pop Culture, Rumors, and AI

Cars, Watches, and Collecting

Sneakers, Wine & Movie Props

Weddings, Advice & Gifts

Fitness, Tattoos & Self-Improvement

Goated Gingers, Culture, & Travel Aspirations

Spending Habits & Final Banter

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Timestamps for Important Segments

Tone & Vibe