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Specialist Subject
Edinburgh based comedian Robin Grainger (@robin_grainger) chats to his funniest and most interesting friends, and digs deep into the topics they find most fascinating. From Connect Four, meal deals and French political cartoons to weird check-out combinations and The Simpsons, nothing is off limits as long as it's fascinating. New episodes every Thursday.
Episodes
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Episode 14: Sports Logos, The Roman Empire and Sharks with Cobin Millage
It’s the most "Specialist Subject" Specialist Subject episode of all time! Comedian Cobin Millage (@cobinmillage) spends way more than his allotted weekly…
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Episode 13: The Fitness Industry and Door Security with Andy Hamilton
Andy Hamilton (@andy_wolfpack) takes Robin along his journey through playing professional football and working door security that lead him to his current role…
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Episode 12: Favourite Topics Lucky Dip with Larry Dean
Pink Floyd album covers, Jim Carrey films, funerals, preemi babies and everything in between. From birth to death, they cover it all, and only occasionally get…
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Episode 11: Fishing, Cobbling and Street Performers with Joshua Khoury
Robin chats with comedian Joshua Khoury (@jushua_khoury)fresh off his So You Think You’re Funny win at the Edinburgh Fringe. They talk fishing, cobbling and…
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Episode 10: Golf & Family Recipes with Lizzy Hoo
Recorded as the Edinburgh Fringe winds down, comedian Lizzy Hoo (@lizzyhoo, Hoo Cares, The Lizzy Hoo Show) introduces Robin to the luxurious world of exclusive…
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Episode 9: Comedy and References with David Correos
Robin and David Correos (@davidpostoffice, Taskmaster NZ) go deep on comedy, how to mine laughs out of tragedy without bumming everyone out and how to collect…
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Episode 8: Jeopardy And Glee with Ray O’Leary
Comedian Ray O’Leary (@rayolearycomedy) takes a break from the Edinburgh Fringe to tell Robin about the comfort watches that help him recover from festival…
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Episode 7: Agatha Christie and Poirot with Kimberley Nixon
Robin takes some time out of the Fringe to chat with actress Kimberley Nixon (@realkimberleynixon, Cherrybomb, Fresh Meat) about all things Agatha Christie…
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Episode 6: Films & The Simpsons with Chris Thorburn
Robin learns all about the movies from Noted Cinema Enjoyer Chris Thurburn (@cbthorburn). They reminisce about the good old days, when the internet was just…
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Episode 5: Optimisation, Apps & Portsoy with Chris Rutter
Robin learns about the art of optimisation from comedian Chris Rutter (@_chrisrutter_) before they get in a trivia-off about all things Portsoy. There's also a…
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Episode 4: 80s Horror Movies and Not Having Interests with Phil Ellis
Robin and Phil Ellis (Taskmaster, Drunk History) explore the weirdness of being a fan of horror icons as a kid without having seen the films. Then they try to…
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Episode 3: Jessica Alba, Hugh Jackman and Dave Bautista with Gareth Mutch
Robin sits down with comedian Gareth Mutch (@garethmutch) to discuss the cinematic catelogues of Jessica Alba, Hugh Jackman and Dave Bautista. Gareth also…
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Episode 2: Space, Aviation and Taylor Swift with Hannah Campbell
Robin sits down with Hannah Campbell (@itshannahcampbell) to talk things that go up in the air and (sometimes) come down.
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Episode 1: Cooking, Meal Deals and Connect Four with Michael Welch
Robin Grainger talks to comedian Michael Welch (@mycoolwelch) about his specialist subjects: cooking, meal deals and connect four.