Roger Stevenson
@rogerthesaurus.bsky.social
Part time human being, enjoys Goons, Marx Brothers, Bonzo Dog Band, Round The Horne, most BBC radio comedy, music of all shapes and sizes, animal lover and owner of 2 cats and 2 Corgis, walker and lover of nature, hater of Populists and right wing politics
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New! THE SALE OF MANHATTAN
With Tom Salinsky @tomsalinsky.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
The one where Seagoon is approached at the Athenæum Club by two chisellers, duped into believing he owns New York and paddles all the way there in a zinc bath tub to claim his birthright.
It doesn't go well.
With Tom Salinsky @tomsalinsky.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
The one where Seagoon is approached at the Athenæum Club by two chisellers, duped into believing he owns New York and paddles all the way there in a zinc bath tub to claim his birthright.
It doesn't go well.
November 19, 2025 at 7:39 AM
New! THE SALE OF MANHATTAN
With Tom Salinsky @tomsalinsky.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
The one where Seagoon is approached at the Athenæum Club by two chisellers, duped into believing he owns New York and paddles all the way there in a zinc bath tub to claim his birthright.
It doesn't go well.
With Tom Salinsky @tomsalinsky.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
The one where Seagoon is approached at the Athenæum Club by two chisellers, duped into believing he owns New York and paddles all the way there in a zinc bath tub to claim his birthright.
It doesn't go well.
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HEROES OF COMEDY (Channel 4)
With Chris Diamond
pod.link/1569929507
From 1995 to 2002 Heroes Of Comedy celebrated the finest comic talents Britain has ever produced (and Bernard Manning) and this week we're taking a look at three editions: The Goons, Terry-Thomas & Tommy Cooper
With Chris Diamond
pod.link/1569929507
From 1995 to 2002 Heroes Of Comedy celebrated the finest comic talents Britain has ever produced (and Bernard Manning) and this week we're taking a look at three editions: The Goons, Terry-Thomas & Tommy Cooper
November 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
HEROES OF COMEDY (Channel 4)
With Chris Diamond
pod.link/1569929507
From 1995 to 2002 Heroes Of Comedy celebrated the finest comic talents Britain has ever produced (and Bernard Manning) and this week we're taking a look at three editions: The Goons, Terry-Thomas & Tommy Cooper
With Chris Diamond
pod.link/1569929507
From 1995 to 2002 Heroes Of Comedy celebrated the finest comic talents Britain has ever produced (and Bernard Manning) and this week we're taking a look at three editions: The Goons, Terry-Thomas & Tommy Cooper
Nye Bevan called the Tories "vermin". I wonder what he'd call Reform?
October 24, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Nye Bevan called the Tories "vermin". I wonder what he'd call Reform?
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New episode! THE POLICY
pod.link/1569929507
With Andy Bell @rhaglencymru.bsky.social
The Goon Show had several fixations - plagues and disease, World War Two, the decline of Empire - and, as with this week's episode, insurance policies.
Join us under a short, fat tent for The Indigestion Waltz!
pod.link/1569929507
With Andy Bell @rhaglencymru.bsky.social
The Goon Show had several fixations - plagues and disease, World War Two, the decline of Empire - and, as with this week's episode, insurance policies.
Join us under a short, fat tent for The Indigestion Waltz!
October 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM
New episode! THE POLICY
pod.link/1569929507
With Andy Bell @rhaglencymru.bsky.social
The Goon Show had several fixations - plagues and disease, World War Two, the decline of Empire - and, as with this week's episode, insurance policies.
Join us under a short, fat tent for The Indigestion Waltz!
pod.link/1569929507
With Andy Bell @rhaglencymru.bsky.social
The Goon Show had several fixations - plagues and disease, World War Two, the decline of Empire - and, as with this week's episode, insurance policies.
Join us under a short, fat tent for The Indigestion Waltz!
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OTD 1972: Peter Sellers guest stars in his old mate Eric's sitcom 'Sykes' as Tommy Grando, an uninvited visitor and thorough wrong'un who disrupts the Sykes household.
We talked about it on Goon Pod with Andrew & Lisa from Round The Archives: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
We talked about it on Goon Pod with Andrew & Lisa from Round The Archives: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
October 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
OTD 1972: Peter Sellers guest stars in his old mate Eric's sitcom 'Sykes' as Tommy Grando, an uninvited visitor and thorough wrong'un who disrupts the Sykes household.
We talked about it on Goon Pod with Andrew & Lisa from Round The Archives: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
We talked about it on Goon Pod with Andrew & Lisa from Round The Archives: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
This picture should be broadcast far and wide. Any other MP on being accused of being in Putin's pay would be outraged. He smirked.
October 16, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This picture should be broadcast far and wide. Any other MP on being accused of being in Putin's pay would be outraged. He smirked.
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THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DESTROY LONDON'S MONUMENTS
With @rogerthesaurus.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Join us for a couple of rounds of "Is It Spike Or Is It Peter?" as we discuss the earliest Goon Show covered on GP so far!
Also: Goon panto and the intriguing story of Fred Flange!
With @rogerthesaurus.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Join us for a couple of rounds of "Is It Spike Or Is It Peter?" as we discuss the earliest Goon Show covered on GP so far!
Also: Goon panto and the intriguing story of Fred Flange!
October 8, 2025 at 6:42 AM
THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DESTROY LONDON'S MONUMENTS
With @rogerthesaurus.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Join us for a couple of rounds of "Is It Spike Or Is It Peter?" as we discuss the earliest Goon Show covered on GP so far!
Also: Goon panto and the intriguing story of Fred Flange!
With @rogerthesaurus.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Join us for a couple of rounds of "Is It Spike Or Is It Peter?" as we discuss the earliest Goon Show covered on GP so far!
Also: Goon panto and the intriguing story of Fred Flange!
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GOON POD Q&A
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 6:38 AM
GOON POD Q&A
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
This week Tyler tackles listeners' questions!
What if Spike had written for Tony Hancock?
Why did Barry Cryer complain about the Goons?
Was Minnie Bannister inspired by The Bride of Frankenstein?
..And much much more!
With @adamsleslie.bsky.social
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Delivered on Wednesday:
September 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Delivered on Wednesday:
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IT’S TRAD DAD (1962)
With Andrew Hickey @andrewhickey.500songs.com
pod.link/1569929507
Richard Lester was an early collaborator of Sellers & Milligan and this comedy teensploitation musical was a kind of dry run for A Hard Day's Night - innovative & influential!
With Andrew Hickey @andrewhickey.500songs.com
pod.link/1569929507
Richard Lester was an early collaborator of Sellers & Milligan and this comedy teensploitation musical was a kind of dry run for A Hard Day's Night - innovative & influential!
September 24, 2025 at 6:25 AM
IT’S TRAD DAD (1962)
With Andrew Hickey @andrewhickey.500songs.com
pod.link/1569929507
Richard Lester was an early collaborator of Sellers & Milligan and this comedy teensploitation musical was a kind of dry run for A Hard Day's Night - innovative & influential!
With Andrew Hickey @andrewhickey.500songs.com
pod.link/1569929507
Richard Lester was an early collaborator of Sellers & Milligan and this comedy teensploitation musical was a kind of dry run for A Hard Day's Night - innovative & influential!
Spot the difference - Keir Starmer is the Neville Chamberlain of the 21st century
September 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Spot the difference - Keir Starmer is the Neville Chamberlain of the 21st century
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It's The Nadger Plague next week folks!
September 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It's The Nadger Plague next week folks!
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September 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The show made it into The Times on Saturday
August 25, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The show made it into The Times on Saturday
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This week on the show, ROGER LEWIS talking about his recently reissued book THE LIFE & DEATH OF PETER SELLERS
pod.link/1569929507
pod.link/1569929507
August 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
This week on the show, ROGER LEWIS talking about his recently reissued book THE LIFE & DEATH OF PETER SELLERS
pod.link/1569929507
pod.link/1569929507
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LISTENER QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK/COMMENTS SHOW
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
August 19, 2025 at 3:27 PM
LISTENER QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK/COMMENTS SHOW
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
I need more questions & comments for the proposed Mailbag show, in which I read out & answer any queries you may have about the show, the Goons or anything related - I've had some but not enough - DM me or email tyler.adams1974@gmail.com
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PICKWICK - with Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Some people say that were it not for Pickwick we may not have got The Monkees as we know them today.
It's a bit of a stretch but it's just one of the few threads Tim & Tyler pull at as they chat all things Pickwick!
pod.link/1569929507
Some people say that were it not for Pickwick we may not have got The Monkees as we know them today.
It's a bit of a stretch but it's just one of the few threads Tim & Tyler pull at as they chat all things Pickwick!
August 13, 2025 at 6:31 AM
PICKWICK - with Tim Worthington @outonbluesix.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Some people say that were it not for Pickwick we may not have got The Monkees as we know them today.
It's a bit of a stretch but it's just one of the few threads Tim & Tyler pull at as they chat all things Pickwick!
pod.link/1569929507
Some people say that were it not for Pickwick we may not have got The Monkees as we know them today.
It's a bit of a stretch but it's just one of the few threads Tim & Tyler pull at as they chat all things Pickwick!
Reposted by Roger Stevenson
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NEW! Gavin Sutherland on GOON SHOW MUSIC
pod.link/1569929507
This week conductor & arranger @gavinsutherland.bsky.social joins the pod to chat about favourite music from the Goon Show as well as memories of Angela Morley & musicians who worked on the series - plus we chat old telly themes & idents!
pod.link/1569929507
This week conductor & arranger @gavinsutherland.bsky.social joins the pod to chat about favourite music from the Goon Show as well as memories of Angela Morley & musicians who worked on the series - plus we chat old telly themes & idents!
July 30, 2025 at 6:36 AM
NEW! Gavin Sutherland on GOON SHOW MUSIC
pod.link/1569929507
This week conductor & arranger @gavinsutherland.bsky.social joins the pod to chat about favourite music from the Goon Show as well as memories of Angela Morley & musicians who worked on the series - plus we chat old telly themes & idents!
pod.link/1569929507
This week conductor & arranger @gavinsutherland.bsky.social joins the pod to chat about favourite music from the Goon Show as well as memories of Angela Morley & musicians who worked on the series - plus we chat old telly themes & idents!
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ALICE IN WONDERLAND (1966) with Bob Fischer
pod.link/1569929507
Jonathan Miller's BBC film featured the Peters Sellers & Cook & was an example of early British psychedelia with a dreamlike undercurrent set to music by Ravi Shankar. But why did it annoy so many people? With @bobfischer.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Jonathan Miller's BBC film featured the Peters Sellers & Cook & was an example of early British psychedelia with a dreamlike undercurrent set to music by Ravi Shankar. But why did it annoy so many people? With @bobfischer.bsky.social
July 23, 2025 at 6:22 AM
ALICE IN WONDERLAND (1966) with Bob Fischer
pod.link/1569929507
Jonathan Miller's BBC film featured the Peters Sellers & Cook & was an example of early British psychedelia with a dreamlike undercurrent set to music by Ravi Shankar. But why did it annoy so many people? With @bobfischer.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
Jonathan Miller's BBC film featured the Peters Sellers & Cook & was an example of early British psychedelia with a dreamlike undercurrent set to music by Ravi Shankar. But why did it annoy so many people? With @bobfischer.bsky.social
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Dirk Maggs and Ted Kendall are this week's guests on Goon Pod, gassing about Goons!
pod.link/1569929507
pod.link/1569929507
July 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Dirk Maggs and Ted Kendall are this week's guests on Goon Pod, gassing about Goons!
pod.link/1569929507
pod.link/1569929507
Is it me or is Bluesky not the pleasant place it was when it started? Have the trolls and haters followed us here? Should we who just want to interact in a kind manner move to pastures new or even pastures old?
July 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Is it me or is Bluesky not the pleasant place it was when it started? Have the trolls and haters followed us here? Should we who just want to interact in a kind manner move to pastures new or even pastures old?
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New! JOHN ANTROBUS
pod.link/1569929507
One of Spike Milligan's closest collaborators (The Bed Sitting Room, The Milligan Papers) Antrobus is the last living person to have worked on The Goon Show (he co-wrote two episodes) - this week we doff the cap with @mikehaskins.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
One of Spike Milligan's closest collaborators (The Bed Sitting Room, The Milligan Papers) Antrobus is the last living person to have worked on The Goon Show (he co-wrote two episodes) - this week we doff the cap with @mikehaskins.bsky.social
July 9, 2025 at 6:17 AM
New! JOHN ANTROBUS
pod.link/1569929507
One of Spike Milligan's closest collaborators (The Bed Sitting Room, The Milligan Papers) Antrobus is the last living person to have worked on The Goon Show (he co-wrote two episodes) - this week we doff the cap with @mikehaskins.bsky.social
pod.link/1569929507
One of Spike Milligan's closest collaborators (The Bed Sitting Room, The Milligan Papers) Antrobus is the last living person to have worked on The Goon Show (he co-wrote two episodes) - this week we doff the cap with @mikehaskins.bsky.social
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New! CURRY & CHIPS
pod.link/1569929507
LWT's first colour sitcom - yup - starring Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan in brownface & written by Johnny Speight. John Williams @worldoftelly.bsky.social joins Tyler to tackle a show brimming with bigotry while low on laughs, looking at the background & backlash
pod.link/1569929507
LWT's first colour sitcom - yup - starring Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan in brownface & written by Johnny Speight. John Williams @worldoftelly.bsky.social joins Tyler to tackle a show brimming with bigotry while low on laughs, looking at the background & backlash
July 2, 2025 at 6:20 AM
New! CURRY & CHIPS
pod.link/1569929507
LWT's first colour sitcom - yup - starring Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan in brownface & written by Johnny Speight. John Williams @worldoftelly.bsky.social joins Tyler to tackle a show brimming with bigotry while low on laughs, looking at the background & backlash
pod.link/1569929507
LWT's first colour sitcom - yup - starring Eric Sykes, Spike Milligan in brownface & written by Johnny Speight. John Williams @worldoftelly.bsky.social joins Tyler to tackle a show brimming with bigotry while low on laughs, looking at the background & backlash