Mandemic

<p>There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty in the world right now, so Sideman’s got just the distraction you need. He’s a presenter and a comedian, but he’s also a fellow ‘isolatee’. Like you, he’s in lockdown – and like you, he’s doing what he can to stop himself from climbing the walls (or if he is climbing the walls, he’s turning it into a wall-climbing game where the winner gets an extra 30 minutes on the walls at the end of the day). He’s been stockpiling new hobbies and interests, including “napping” and “randomly shouting” (well, it is still early days) and he’s scouring social media so that you don’t have to. His biggest discovery so far is that annoying people have wifi too. His brain is constantly on the go, and he’s tired of sharing his thoughts with his mirror and his mum (when she accepts his FaceTime). So instead, he’s going to vomit his mind into these daily podcasts, covering everything from bizarre news reports to memes to conspiracy theories. So come and explore Sideman’s mental cavern of catastrophe from the comfort of your own home… and let’s avoid being bored together.</p>

Lady Leshurr wraps up Mandemic

It’s the final Mandemic podcast, so Sideman’s got Lady Leshurr to wrap things up. They’re chatting Masterchef, dirty mouths and staying indoors whether there’s a lockdown or not.

07-31
16:35

From LA to London Hughes

Comedian London Hughes tells Sideman about Pandemic FOMO and her sunshine lockdown in LA – and she reveals why she misses a certain type of crisps more than her entire family.

07-24
15:42

Rizzle Kicks and Rice Krispies

Rizzle Kicks’ Jordan Stephens wants to give his teenage self a flapjack and a hug. Meanwhile, Sideman’s busy saying no thanks to Rice Krispies.

07-17
15:28

Ella Eyre, Sideman and the missing Chinese takeaway

Ella won't take a pandemic as an excuse for delivery drivers not being able to find her. She also tells Sideman about not being able to play live music, anxiety and people who drummed on her for a trip to the seaside.

07-10
15:32

Amber Rose Gill talks to Sideman

Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill has had a mixed lockdown – she’s got her life organised and learned to make soup but she’s badly missed being able to sit in a restaurant. Here, she talks with Sideman about the Pandemic Police, becoming a gamer and speaking out over Black Lives Matter.

07-03
17:17

Kitten crisis

Sideman is excited about restaurants reopening, no more dirty dishes! And there’s a kitten crisis coming, which doesn’t sound that scary… unless you’re Sideman and cats hate you.

06-26
12:48

Don't cause a kerfuffle

Sadiq Khan is taking a pay cut, Sideman is fine with that IF nobody is asking him to. In other news, movies are back in production and Gwyneth Paltrow is making a fool of us all.

06-19
13:58

Disney Lockdown

Sideman talks socially distanced sex and whether Maleficent is better than The Lion King (spoiler alert: it isn’t).

06-16
16:45

Feeling sore

Sideman's got a sore throat after weeks of preaching about social distancing, so this week’s podcast will have to wait a few days. Rest assured, he'll be back with all the week's biggest corona news once he's had some honey and lemon and a little lie down.

06-12
01:09

We don't need a sequel

Sideman is bringing you his first weekly round up. Expect all the week's best stories from carers on Vogue, clown shoes for health purposes and stealing simians. Yes you read that right - thieving monkeys!

06-05
13:35

Shookgression

Sideman is watching everything ease up but he's still shook. He's also just realised a certain Chief Advisor has a naughty name.

05-29
09:13

Idiots walk amongst us

Coronavirus has given Sideman a new way to decipher people. He's also here for tonight being the last 'clap for carers' as the woman who began the movement has said so.

05-28
09:12

Brave frontline soldiers against the lack of fun

Sideman wants other people to test the holiday trips to Spain first to see if it's safe. Then once he knows it's good, he's ready to see a pretty sunset. However, he's not ready to see the cheetah that escaped someone's house in London this week, which turns out was their pet!

05-27
13:00

Mast attack

According to reports around 90 phone masts have been attacked during the lockdown. It's believed that conspiracy theorists are behind it and Sideman is fuming as he wants better wifi.

05-26
11:01

Your bank holiday guide

Sideman gives you a 4 phase guide on how to spend your bank holiday. Plus he's hoping that the government considers giving us an extra bank holiday in October.

05-25
08:44

I am a friend!

A nurse was told off for wearing a bikini under her transparent PPE and Sideman is livid. Shouldn’t we be congratulating her for healing minds as well as bodies? In other news, certificates of immunity are being considered and Sideman wants one (that he can wear as a hoodie).

05-22
10:19

Should we sell Big Ben?

A French businessman suggested that France sell the Mona Lisa to help the country out. Sideman is thinking of things that the UK could sell to help us out now... He's also interested in the dolphin that keeps bringing gifts from the sea bed floor in exchange for food from people during lockdown.

05-21
13:51

Don't eat drill

Lockdown boredom caused Jason Derulo to try and eat corn from an electric drill. Don't try this at home. It's also got families driving to beaches and then complaining that others have had the same idea.

05-20
12:48

"You must not understand my relationship with chicken"

Loss of taste is confirmed as a symptom of -19, Sideman worries about chicken. He is also wondering why people are making such an effort with themselves when they're staying indoors.

05-19
09:06

Anyone down for a 'Cuddle Curtain'?

One man in the UK has made an invention so he can safely hug his grandma. Sideman is shook at the words 'sex buddy' used by the Dutch government, he's not sure he'd be ready for Boris Johnson to be using any slang words.

05-18
12:40

LW

Brilliant podcast! Has had me laughing loudly throughout the day. Only meant to listen to a couple on a short journey, am now hooked and recommending! Funny, clever and humble. Love it

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