We Might Be Drunk Ep 273: Jack Whitehall (The Burbs)

Release Date: February 23, 2026
Hosts: Sam Morril & Mark Normand
Guest: Jack Whitehall

Episode Overview

In this installment of We Might Be Drunk, NYC comedians Sam Morril and Mark Normand are joined by British comedian and actor Jack Whitehall. The trio dive deep into topics ranging from fat athletes, drinking cultures, Jack’s new NBC Peacock murder comedy “The Burbs,” the quirky world of British food influencers, family dynamics in showbiz, and more. The tone is raucous and loose, with plenty of banter, pop culture tangents, and self-deprecating humor—classic for fans of the show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fatness, Fame, and Sports Rivalries

Timestamps: 00:28–10:33

• Introductions and Attire Banter: The show opens with the hosts riffing on Jack’s “scrumptious” cashmere and their own thrifted looks (00:14–00:49).
• Celebrity Weight Losses: They riff on public figures who famously lost weight, such as Al Roker, Oprah, and Kirsty Alley, lamenting the lost “jolly fat person” charm (01:12–02:12).
  • Quote: “When Oprah lost weight, I was like, ah, like fat Oprah. And Lizzo is now losing weight. And I like fat Lizzo.” — Sam (01:54)
• Fat Athletes Are Still Athletes:
  • Stories of overweight yet successful sports figures—Thomas Brolin (football), John Daly (golf), David Wells (baseball), and darts legends Andy Fordham and Bobby George—demonstrate skill isn’t always about fitness (04:45–07:57).
  • Quote: "[Andy Fordham] worked out the exact amount of alcohol he needed to steady his hand." — Jack (06:19)
  • Riff about whether ugly/fat athletes make less money, comparing league salaries (bowling to the WNBA) (09:01–09:15).
• Performing Under the Influence: The legend of David Wells pitching a perfect game hungover sparks a debate about the challenges of various sports and the era of drug-fueled athletic feats (09:15–10:33).

2. British vs. American Drinking Culture

Timestamps: 10:33–16:12

• Liquor vs. Lager: Sam notes feeling pressure to drink beer over liquor when touring in the UK, emphasizing the cultural centrality of beer and pub sessions (10:52–11:41).
  • “In England, everything is just go to the pub and it's every meeting.”—Jack (12:31)
• Drinking All Day Long: Jack explains that beer allows for “full capacity drinking all day,” and pub gatherings are still thriving, especially among older generations (11:07–13:10).
• Iconic British Pubs: The hosts romanticize classic British pub aesthetics—“Old Wood and Brass Bar and the Gold Rail pubs” with odd snacks and crests (13:10–13:42).
• Beloved British Movie “Withnail & I”: Jack raves about the film as a barometer for American friends (“If you don’t cry at ‘Akeelah and the Bee,’ you’re kind of a cunt.” — Mark 22:28), praising its boozy themes and authenticity (13:54–14:44).

3. Crossing Into Acting, “The Burbs,” & Working with The Rock

Timestamps: 16:12–22:54

• Jack’s New Show “The Burbs” (Peacock): A murder comedy set in suburbia, filmed on the iconic Universal backlot, blending horror-comedy elements and ensemble performances (17:05–18:09).
• Working with the Rock: Jack shares his admiration for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and how talking about wrestling brought them closer on set. He recalls the fun of being around wrestling legends and wild WWE antics (18:52–20:17).
  • Quote: "It's all performing. He became popular in wrestling because he was the best on the mic." — Mark (19:31)
• Censorship & Cultural Differences: Jack notes that on day shows in LA, everything is about coffee; in England, it’s about beer and drinking (12:31).
• On-Screen Chemistry Tests: A humorous account of Jack’s awkward but memorable chemistry test with Kiki Palmer (22:08–22:54).

4. The Awkwardness of Filming Sex & Realities of Acting

Timestamps: 25:09–34:34

• Jack’s Wildest Role: Jack details filming a graphic orgy scene for “Malice,” the logistics of simulating sex, and its unromantic nature, including an extra requesting a selfie in the middle of the shoot (25:09–27:36).
  • Quote: “At one point he was like, ‘Oh, I was just wondering whether at some point I could get a selfie. It’s just my son’s a big fan of yours.’ I was like, ‘I don’t think he’s gonna be a fan after he sees this.’” — Jack (27:18)
• Typecasting & Comfort: Jack says he’s "desensitized" to on-screen sex now. He and the hosts joke about props, craft services, and how his dad constantly jokes about Jack’s...less impressive endowment (34:22–35:47).

5. The Phenomenon of “Travels with My Father”

Timestamps: 34:34–41:15

• Show Genesis: Jack explains the accidental origins of his now-legendary partnership with his father—a non-performer who became a TV sensation after a single Edinburgh Festival chat show gig (36:13–37:33).
• Power Dynamics & Family Annoyance: The downside to working so closely with family; his dad stole the show, they became a duo, then the whole family got in on the act, leading to his parents now on their own podcast and tour—having “ditched” Jack (41:00).
  • Quote: “You create a monster...every time I walk down the street now, people are like, ‘Oh yeah, how’s your dad? He’s so much funnier than you.’” — Jack (38:20)

6. Peeves Segment: What Grinds Jack's Gears

Timestamps: 41:36–43:51

• People Not Queuing Properly: Classic English pet peeve—improper lines and queue jumpers, a source of anxiety for Jack (41:42–42:15).
  • Quote: “When you feel people just joining from the side and there’s no order…no one’s doing anything to stop it…that gives me anxiety." — Jack (42:07)
• Waiting in Line as National Virtue: David Beckham’s celebrated act of queuing at the Queen’s funeral; breaking the queue as career-ending in Britain (42:30–43:13).
• Screen-Shaming Parents: Jack defends using screens to placate kids in social situations (45:03).
• Runner’s Bragging: Jack, an avid runner himself, can’t stand when people talk about their runs or ask for marathon sponsorship—unless it’s their literal job (46:32–49:39).
  • Quote: “Anyone who wants to talk to me about how far I’ve run or where I’ve run or how fast I run...it’s not good conversation.” — Jack (46:40)

7. British Food Influencers & Culinary Culture

Timestamps: 51:01–56:14

• Algorithmic Obsession: Jack’s feed is full of British food influencers: Tubbs (gravy so thick “it looked like cement”), “Rate My Takeaway” (reviewing foods outside kebab shops), and others who are pseudo-celebs for eating on camera with questionable appetites and taste (51:13–54:26).
  • Quote: “That gravy...looks like chocolate. Was this dude in that bathhouse with you, Jeff?” — Mark (52:00)
• America’s Lazy Contrast: By contrast, U.S. food influencers often film themselves eating in cars (55:00), which the hosts suggest is less ambitious.
• London’s Food Scene: Acknowledgement that London food has vastly improved over the years, thanks in part to its diverse immigrant culture (56:07–56:28).
• Snackadiums and Calorie Bombs: Jack shows off his custom “snackadium”—an intricate food stadium of sliders, tater tots, and avocado for the Super Bowl (57:43–58:11).

8. TV Tangents: British Reality Shows

Timestamps: 60:09–63:40

• Favorite British Reality Shows: “Four in a Bed” (B&B couples score each other for cash, incentivizing pettiness), “Come Dine With Me” (dinner party comps for cash, encouraging sniping). This leads to the infamous “Sad Little Life, Jane” viral clip (62:22–63:33).
  • Quote: “Enjoy the money. I hope it makes you very happy. Dear Lord, what a sad little life, Jane. You ruined my life completely so you could have the money.” — Contestant on “Come Dine With Me” (62:49)
• Contrast with “The Great British Bake Off'": The latter is more wholesome than these competitive, cutthroat reality shows (61:45–61:51).

9. Closing Banter & Quick Hits

Timestamps: 63:40–end

• Critiquing America: Mark and Sam try to goad Jack into bashing America (“What do you hate about America?”). Jack graciously sidesteps, noting the U.S. currently draws more global mockery than the UK, which is a relief after Brexit (64:15–64:51).
• Ellen Degeneres Anecdotes: Jack reveals that, as a newbie, he was barred from doing a KFC bit on “Ellen” because of her vegan policy (66:17–67:01).
• Upcoming Shows & Plugs: Jack, Sam, and Mark promote their tour dates, with Jack reading out Mark’s in classic highbrow “British narrator” style (69:13–70:09).

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Fat Athletes: “He seemed to still have a sort of avuncular charm, despite the fact that he had shed the pounds.” — Jack, on Al Roker (02:04)
• On Filming Sex Scenes: “I just feel so unsexy…On the last thing, I had to film a gay orgy which was—at a strip club in Watford—at 8 o’clock in the morning.” — Jack (25:39)
• On ‘Travels with My Father’: “You create a monster…he always gets the punchline…I’m doing all the work behind the scenes, but he’s getting all the credit.” — Jack (38:20)
• On British Food Influencers: “Pull up the gravy...It's like two girls, one plate. Holy hell. It's insane.” — Sam (51:50)
• On Reality TV Pettiness: “Dear Lord, what a sad little life, Jane.”—‘Come Dine With Me’ viral clip, played by Jack (62:38)

Timestamps Breakdown

| Segment | Timecode | |-----------------------------------|----------------| | Opening/Banter | 00:00–00:49 | | Fat Celebrities and Athletes | 00:49–10:33 | | British v. American Drinking | 10:33–16:12 | | Comedy, “The Burbs”, The Rock | 16:12–22:54 | | Sex Scenes & Acting | 25:09–34:34 | | Travels With My Father | 34:34–41:15 | | Peeves | 41:36–49:39 | | Food Influencers & British Food | 51:01–56:14 | | Snackadiums, LA/London | 57:43–59:24 | | British TV (“Come Dine With Me”) | 60:09–63:40 | | America Bashing & Ellen | 63:40–67:14 | | Tour Plugs & Goodbyes | 68:13–71:00 |

Overall Vibe

The episode balances sharp, irreverent humor with warm, candid moments as the comics share trade secrets, cultural observations, and plenty of NSFW anecdotes. Underneath the comedy, there’s genuine admiration for how comedians, actors, and even food reviewers carve out niches—whether it’s in a Northern kebab shop or on a Hollywood backlot.

Check out Jack Whitehall’s new comedy “The Burbs” on Peacock and follow upcoming tour dates for all three comedians.