Stand-up and Strictly superstar Chris McCausland joins Alan for a laugh-out-loud chat about spies, underpants mud bombs and holiday chaos! ✈️ From applying to MI5 to nearly missing a flight from Rome, Chris shares travel tales, his early days on the comedy circuit and growing up in Liverpool. His hilarious new book "Keep Laughing" is out now. Plus, how Eddie Izzard inspired both him and Alan to become comedians, and the twist on traditional games he plays with his daughter on the road. 00:00 intro 01:35 Chris’s book Keep Laughing 01:55 How both Alan and Chris became stand ups thanks to Eddie/Suzy Izzard 04:44 Blastaway and alcopops growing up 05:23 Chris playing Kerplunk, Connect Four, I-spy and Ear-Hear with his daughter 07:10 Chris explains what dustbin mange is 08:38 Chris applied to be a spy 10:11 The comedy tour circuit Alan and Chris did back in the day 12:00 Chris’s travel show seeing the Wonders of the World - Niagara Falls 14:22 How Covid made them have time off, clapping for the NHS and selfie hair cuts 17:04 Chris’s Liverpool’s history and hidden gems 18:33 Birmingham’s historic parts and Alan turning scouse after seeing John Bishop 19:42 Chris’s holiday disasters - the German Festival to see The Deftones 22:06 Nearly missing the flight back from Rome 24:30 Chris explains Underpants mud bombs. 25:23 Alan does his research and has read the book, unlike other interviewers.. 28:03 Since Chris lost his sight he’s more of an adrenaline junkie 30:58 Chris’s wife is Brazilian so what did Chris think of Brazil? 34:10 Making our descent and the quick fire round #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #ChrisMcCausland #ComedyPodcast #TravelPodcast #StandUpComedy #BritishComedy #HolidayStories #PodcastUK #FunnyMoments Please subscribe and review. Thanks, Alan. xx ‘Life’s A Beach’ everyone’s favourite travel podcast is here to give you all the vitamin D you need. More celebrity passengers unpack their travel suitcases dishing the dirt on their holiday high-jinks. Buckle up, sit back and enjoy the inflight entertainment!! A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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