The Worst Time Podcast

Actor, comedian and singer Lloyd Griffith chats to Chris in the middle of his mighty Baroque & Roll tour and shares a few of his worst times from over the years! Lloyd remembers the gig in Plymouth that included a written off car, hassle from scaffolders, legging it from the venue and having to use a makeshift toilet on the side of the motorway. Plus – what do you do when you’ve learnt the wrong Johann Sebastian Bach piece for your big concert?! Lloyd also reveals the cosmetic procedures he’s been having done recently (much to Chris’s interest – laser body hair removal anyone?!) as well as sharing some top tips for new comedians! You can catch Lloyd touring his show all over the UK at the moment – check out his website for more details!

A rollercoaster ride of an episode with Mr Dark Room himself John Robertson sharing his worst times with Chris, in what might be the rudest episode of the podcast so far! John recounts the time he had to fake an injury to get out of a sticky amorous situation, the crowd surfing session that resulted in some gonial pain, the corporate gig he won’t be writing home about and the plays that have gone down in the history books! Plus – what do you do when Neil Patrick Harris shows up to one of your shows? And how did John meet his wife? Both questions will be answered within this podcast episode! John is touring all the time and he’s always up to all sorts online, go check out his website for more details! And please note – there are multiple swears in this podcast!

A hilarious episode of the Worst Time Podcast as stand up comedian and rising star of the acting world Jeremy Flynn joins Chris to share his worst times! Jeremy recounts some wonderful tales as a TV extra playing a skateboarder as well as a policeman in an ill-fitting uniform. Also - does stand up comedy work in a hospice or at a festival? (Spoiler alert: Jeremy thinks it doesn't) Go follow Jeremy Flynn on the socials to keep up to date with what he's up to! You can also spot him acting his heart out in recent episodes of Fin vs The Internet.

The incredible Say She She join Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week for a lively chat backstage at Camp Bestival! The energy is high for the first ever three guest podcast as Piya, Sabrina and Nya recount tales of breaking down en route to a show at the Hollywood Bowl, having no equipment just before they go live on the BBC at Glastonbury and getting caught up in a snow storm! Say She She have released a brilliant cover of I Believe In Miracles which is out right now and they are on tour in the UK this autumn!

It's another Edinburgh Fringe special this week as the fantastic comedian and musician Caitlin Cook shares her worst times with Chris! Fresh from travelling over from the USA and battling through the jet lag, Caitlin tells Chris about how she managed to survive a bat stage invasion mid show, how she coped under the influence at a last minute performance, how she dealt with a flooded studio and how the dream scuba trip went south! Caitlin is performing her show 'The Writing on the Stall' in London post Edinburgh Fringe but watch out for new dates being added all the time! Go to her website for more details!

The fantastic comedian and radio presenter James Barr joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week, the first time ever an episode has been recorded at the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival! James tells tales of bad drag & bad food in Barcelona as well as a big bad hotel in Blackpool. Plus, a dating experience where some basic information didn't quite make it conversation. Also, what's it like doing a breakfast show with Fleur East? All this and more on the Worst Time Podcast! James is at the Edinburgh Fringe right now with his show Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex to My Mum) and he's doing a London show in September. See his website for all details!

A very special episode of the podcast where Chris is joined by not just one Hanson, but two of them! Etiquette expert, author and podcaster William Hanson shares some of his worst times alongside his brother - radio presenter and broadcaster James Hanson! James remembers the time a comedy song got him some tabloid attention while William recounts his experiences as a young man almost taking out members of the royal family. Plus - a very early case of amateur sibling dentistry. You can listen to more James on Times Radio and William on the hit podcasts Help I Sexted My Boss and Keeping Up Appearances.

Chris speaks to not one, not two, not three, but four brilliant members from the ultimate party band Doreen Doreen backstage at Valley Fest 2024 for episode 70 of the Worst Time Podcast. In a jubilant and at times chaotic backstage dressing room, Carol shares her thoughts on festival toilets, Emily recounts a tricky Glastonbury, Kirsty shares how she has PTSD from performing the same four songs for hours on end and Fiona remembers how she had to wear a spacesuit during a miners strike performance. Also one of the above tells off another of the above for spilling cider - it's all happening on episode 70! If you ever get the chance to see Doreen Doreen live - do it! You won't be disappointed! 

The honour of being guests for the Worst Time Podcast episode 69 goes to none other than DJ Nick Terrific and MC Rocky Patch AKA Junior Jungle! It's a fun filled episode as the dynamic duo reveal the stories behind their stage names as well as how they have occasionally got into slight trouble whilst rocking the live stage. Plus - what can go wrong on a holiday in Hawaii and how bad can one game of cowpat golf really go? (Answer - really very very bad) Junior Jungle can be found rocking festivals and venues up and down all year - check out their social media pages for more info!

Stepping up this week on the Worst Time Podcast to share tantalising tales is musician & storyteller extraordinaire Beans on Toast! Beans tells Chris about the London show where too much Jack Daniels was consumed, the song lyrics that perhaps would be written slightly differently in 2024 and the story of the Kate Nash car crash. Plus - how to manage doing family friendly sets, the joys of the London venue Nambucca (RIP) and getting an Essex tattoo on your body. It's a jam packed episode! Beans on Toast is touring all over the place this summer and beyond. Plus he has a new album coming out later this year - watch out for that!

Musician, comedian, actor and occasional street performer Huge Davies joins Chris to share some of his memorable worst times as well as also finally revealing whether Huge is in fact his real name. He recounts the gig in Folkestone which he ended up being escorted out of for his own safety, the breakup which resulted in a teary trip to Chicken Cottage and the European whitey which ended with his friends no longer being able to look him in the eyes. Catch Huge Davies at the Edinburgh Fringe this year with a new exciting show! And also thank you to him for at one point describing the podcast as ‘Tough Mudder for Mental Health’ which is going straight on all Worst Time Podcast promotion from now on.

Stand up comedian and Avril Lavigne fan Chelsea Birkby shares her stories with Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! Chelsea tales include her mother's 58th birthday, an embarrassing mermaid-related incident at an office job and a calamitous wedding experience which, as she reveals during the conversation, did eventually end in divorce. Plus - are babies welcome at Chelsea's comedy shows and should people go to Milton Keynes to see the robots? Chelsea is taking her show This is Life, Cheeky Cheeky (which is a fantastic name for show by the way) to the Edinburgh Fringe this year, go check it out!

It's the welcome (or unwelcome depending on your point of view to be fair) return of the Glastonbury Festival Worst Time Podcast special! Join Chris as he meanders around the Worthy Farm site on a Friday morning, just before the main stages kick off, flanked by the brilliant DJ and radio presenter Seb Bailey. Seb shares the time he performed at a festival to no-one as well as not one, but two toilet based Reading Festival anecdotes. Also, why is Glastonbury Festival such a magical place? Could it be because two men recorded a podcast whilst walking around the site? It could well be. Warming - some swearing and plenty of references to urine (and worst). If you're looking for high brow content please do not listen to this episode (or the majority of previous episodes as well to be fair).

The hilarious comedian, writer and podcaster Bella Hull joins Chris from a hot & sunny London to share her worst times on the podcast this week! Her tales include a gig on a cruise which ended up feeling like a prison sentence as well as an attempt to become an olympian gymnast which didn't last too long at all. Plus she shares some life lessons with regards to fish ownership and has Bella Hull ever been to Hull? We cover a lot in this episode! Bella is off to the Edinburgh Fringe with her show Piggie and you can hear her on her own podcast - The Rats of the Roundtable.

The superb musician and vocalist Steve Edwards, known for the huge hit 'World, Hold On' as well as his new band Astrels, joins Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! His worst times include an incredible gig in Russia with Craig David & Sonique, an embarrassing moment at a London Pride event with Sir Ian Mckellen and an unfortunate crockery accident. Talk about variety! Watch out for Steve's new band Astrels - they are at various festivals and shows this year and you can find their music on the streaming platforms.

The hilarious Robin Morgan chats to Chris on the show this week, sharing a variety of worst times from the safety of his Cardiff studio shed! Robin reveals the worst job he had which coincided with the early days of social media, the car journey which left him a tad rattled and the comedy gig he almost certainly never actually invoiced for! Robin is at the Fringe this year and he's on tour all this autumn. Go check out his website for details. Please note: there is swearing in this episode, including a very naughty word (although it is very funny when it is said).

Dutty Moonshine AKA Mr Michael Rack steps up to the challenge of sharing his worst times on the podcast this week from backstage at a slightly damp Bearded Theory Festival! Mike tells Chris about the time he was supposed to DJ in Ukraine but a hurricane had other ideas, the time he couldn’t quite keep it clean on a live broadcast and the time he hit problem after problem whilst performing at multiple festivals around the country with the Dutty Moonshine Big Band. Catch Mike on tour playing multiple festivals with the Big Band throughout 2024 and watch out for their big 10 year anniversary plans in 2025! And please note – there’s a lots of swearing in this episode.

The brilliant comedian and podcaster Stuart Goldsmith joins Chris Arnold for episode 60 of the Worst Time Podcast! Stu's worst times include being duped by an online advert for a local concert, a stressful airport customs experience and a pickpocket who wasn't quite up to scratch. Plus, Stu recounts his time on Conan O'Brien's show, why he’s now focusing on climate comedy and what does Chris need to do to make his podcast as successful as Stu's one? Check out Stu’s website to find out more about him, his tour dates and his podcast!

The very funny Ria Lina joins Chris in the midst of her Riawakening tour on the Worst Time Podcast this week! She chats about her time as a Pointless guest-host, how her audience need to start bringing their kids to her shows and why selling tea towels could be a merchandise option for her moving forward. Plus the heckle during her Live At The Apollo performance which almost derailed her set but didn’t quite and why sending d**k pics could be a more complex moral quandary than you think! Ria is on her debut tour at the moment with her show Riawakening, check out her website to see when she is coming to a town near you!

The broadcasting legend that is Jeremy Vine takes time out of his busy schedule and chats to Chris on the Worst Time Podcast this week! Jeremy runs through a memorable Fall gig that he attended with his brother Tim, a penny farthing accident he won’t forget in a hurry and the sign that had an alteration following a TV interview. Plus the pair recount the time Chris and his Dad went on Jeremy’s Channel 5 show, and how a serial prankster got the better of Jeremy a few years back. You can catch Jeremy Vine on Channel 5 and BBC Radio 2 every weekday, and he has a book on the way – watch out for that!