Danny Wallace's Important Broadcast
Episodes
The Important Broadcast Module 135: Put Your Nana Where Your Mouth Is
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team work an absolute scorcher this week, and the podcast isn't bad either.........! On this weeks Broadcast of immeasurable Importance, The G...
The Important Broadcast Module 134: Mum Terrors
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's one heck of an episode this week. You've signed up for a very controlled Dinner Winner, the usual amount of research that Steve does for Tell Me ...
The Important Broadcast Module 133: Rural Snakes
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Important Broadcast, The Great Leader is reunited with his precious Steve but the "manager of expectations" is absent. Get ready for ...
The Important Broadcast Module 132: Low Key Disasters (with Jimmy Doherty)
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader was proud to restore normal service this week, after last week's show was unexpectedly derailed. What wasn't normal however was the a...
The Important Broadcast Module 131: Superiority Complex
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast was cut a little short this week, as The Great Leader attended to a small emergency - but worry not, for all is well! Bask ins...
The Important Broadcast Module 130: The Ferdy Plate (with Martin and Gary Kemp & Rhys Thomas)
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The IBS were pleased to welcome a trio of guests this week, as The Great Leader's dear friend Rhys Thomas popped up with Spandau Ballet chaps Martin &...
The Important Broadcast Module 129: Putting The Nation On A Diet
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard such a thing? The PM says the Nation needs to go on a diet? It sounds like the kind of thing the TRUE Great Leader might say..... ...
The Important Broadcast Module 128: My Dad's Bigger Than Your Dad
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast marks another Fathers Day with a silly little game and this year, it's "My Dad's Bigger Than Your Dad". There's also ANOTHER c...
The Important Broadcast Module 127: And Other Famous Vegetables
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast strives every week, to answer questions. Maybe they're not always important questions, but the answers are often provided anyw...
The Important Broadcast Module 126: Chickpeas (with Ross Noble)
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who remembers back to Module 1 of The Important Broadcast in January 2018? Guest number 1, Ross Noble returns this week from his bunker in Australia! ...
The Important Broadcast Module 125: Erotically Laced With Horseradish
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader was buoyed by the return of poorly Steve this week. Get ready for outrageous claims about what they call crumpets in Billericay, amaz...
The Important Broadcast Module 124: The Blind Foodie!
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week The IBS (minus poorly Steve) had the pleasure of chatting to Senior Listener, Jurgen - The Blind Foodie! In Steve's absence, Jurgen was also...
The Important Broadcast Module 123: Only Child Shout Outs
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Module (it's as easy as) 1-2-3. This week, The Great Leader extended a greeting to the only-children of the nation and of course, it was on...
The Important Broadcast Module 122: #BinsOutTinsOut
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast Squad invite you to directly into the zeitgeist with the new lockdown hashtag #BinsOutTinsOut. It's nice to feel a part of som...
The Important Broadcast Module 121: Pea & Ham Soup (with Bilal Zafar)
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's been nice chatting to old friends lately - so this week the IBS welcomed another! Comedian, actor, instructor and football manager Bilal Zafar wa...
The Important Broadcast Module 120: Eel Backbone (with Ricky Gervais)
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As The Great Leader once again beamed his words from an isolation basement in Suffolk, they were heard clearly and they were heard well. Many things w...
The Important Broadcast Module 119: Everything Still Exists
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's another elongated episode this week - because the IBS figures that you've probably got time for that. In this module, learn of the retirement par...
The Important Broadcast Module 118: Where Are The Thunderstorms? (with John Niven)
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's a bumper pack, fun-sized, party-mode episode this week. No particular reason... Perhaps The Great Leader just had a lot to say. The IBS also chec...
The Important Broadcast Module 117: Horrible Orange Juice
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the IBS fully adjusted to The Great Leader's physical absence - let us all thank goodness for his continued audio presence. This week, a fire in ...
The Important Broadcast Module 116: Ferdi Oats
29 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast has taken necessary measures to ensure that your listening experience is not hampered by world events. The Great Leader is bro...
The Important Broadcast Module 115: The Home of Judging Mums
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast offers you a bit of silly fun at this uncertain and unusual time. Hit play, make a cup of tea and have a little sit whilst the...
The Important Broadcast Module 114: £95?
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The second helping of the weekend! Find out what happened when Danny took Steve to a hotel, catch up with "What've You Done This Time" and after all t...
Compulsory Podcast: How Are You?
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It was a double dose of Danny this weekend. On this episode, expect a return of beloved features, Know-Biz and Angry Nerds! There's also a bit of smal...
The Important Broadcast Module 113: How Do I Find Paddington?
08 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Great Leader met (a statue of) a heroic figure of British cinema, Steve outlined his dream job and actor Anthony Head said "yes, and". ...
The Important Broadcast Module 112: Paul Hollywood, 53
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The IBS celebrate the 54th birthday of the one man who has contributed so much to the show, presumably without knowing: Paul John Hollywood...
The Important Broadcast Module 111: The Adult Shop On The A12
23 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about it, how many times has "the adult shop on the A12" been mentioned on this podcast? A LOT. Today is no different - it's mentioned ...
The Important Broadcast Module 110: What Are You Saying About My Personality?
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There's no point in glossing over it. It's a tense one this week and The Great Leader punishes the team for their poor choice of words. There's also a...
The Important Broadcast Module 109: Very Good For Slightly Boring Radio
09 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On a very blustery Sunday, The Great Leader still managed to navigate his way to the studio and bring you a darn good show. Steve's transformation int...
The Important Broadcast Module 108: Can You Cross Your Legs?
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, your Great Leader remarks upon the anatomy of the program's producer. Then Steve joins in. After that it all gets a little graphic. Aside f...
The Important Broadcast Module 107: Ready For The Morrow
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader hauled himself from his sick bed this week, with commitment akin to a brave soldier of broadcasting. This module offers an update on ...
The Important Broadcast Module 106: Getting In Dogs' Business
19 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve brought his A-Game this week. So much so that at one point he declared himself the star of the show. Bit much. Get ready for dog dates, loya...
Bonus Episode: New Comedy Podcasts for 2020
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This January, Radio X are launching a whole host of new comedy podcasts. In this bonus episode you’ll hear a snippet from each one. If you like what...
The Important Broadcast Module 105: Whoopsie Pizza
12 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader was in generous spirits this week and as such saw fit to give you, the listener, a whole lot to think about. Get ready for a brand ne...
The Important Broadcast Module 104: "No... Cream For My Coffee"
05 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the first official show of 2020 and you're getting an awful lot of bang for your buck. Beauty tips, yoghurt stories, the inside workings of an Ar...
Compulsory Podcast: Ghost Trumpets
04 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What about this then? The second two-show weekend in two weeks? The Leader has been kind to you. This week, find out why the Mayor is never please...
The Important Broadcast Module 103: The "Rolling" 20's
29 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time for the last module of 2019! It was the second of two shows this week and The Great Leader was generous enough to reveal his seasonal week in Din...
Compulsory Podcast: Who Ruined Christmas?
28 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all got through it, didn't we? All that build up and there it was done. The Important Broadcast stops for no one, however, and the squad were back ...
The Important Broadcast Module 102: Brought To You By Colchester Trophies
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A Christmas special in every sense of those words. It's Christmas after all so why wouldn't it be special?! This week, the IBS exchanged gifts, learne...
The Important Broadcast Module 101: Fill Phil In!
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the season of yule breaks into a playful canter, The IBS invite you to call your mate Phil and tell him / her about the show. He-Phil / She-Phil wo...
The Important Broadcast Module 100: These Nuggets Are My Baubles
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Danny shares a late night milkshake with a bear; discovers Paul Hollywood's online alter-ego and is wowed by a moon called Fluffy. Pleas...
The Important Broadcast Module 99: Did You Bump Lumps?
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
99 spectacular broadcasts and stronger than ever eh? The IBS celebrates with you, its favourite listener and raises a glass to the next 99. This week,...
The Important Broadcast Module 98: Five Little Pockets of Badness
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Following the enormous and unmissable celebrations of The Great Leaders birthday last week, The Important Broadcast Squad returned with tales of pizza...
The Important Broadcast Module 97: A Trapped Robbie From Another Dimension
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You know those Important Broadcast Modules that go a bit weird. This one went a bit weird. The Great Leader tells you of turkeys, trains and other wor...
The Important Broadcast Module 96: The Harlequin Wins Again, Rozzers
10 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Not long until the milestone 100th Module eh? Just you wait. This week, the topics included kebabs, police officers' helmets and an apology, amongst o...
The Important Broadcast Module 95: I Tend To Go For A Baggier Mitten
03 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Two podcasts to get through in one week eh? How will you possibly manage. In Module 95, you can look forward to a story about a horse, a fact about ti...
Compulsory Podcast: Leopards Must Never Ogle
02 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
SURPRISE! It's another double-podcast weekend and aren't you pleased? Today The Great Leader launched a brand new initiative (award) which he thinks y...
The Important Broadcast Module 94: You're Hell-Bound Either Way
27 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was a week for absolution this week. The Great Leader and Steve admitted their sins for all to hear in a slight departure from the traditional prog...
The Important Broadcast Module 93: Can You See The Ghost Baby?
20 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Leader was disturbed by his own actions this week as he acted impulsively and doesn't know how to sort it all out. You'll learn about 'stone tape ...
The Important Broadcast Module 92: "Sorry Ethan"
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast title is dedicated to the young man whom The Great Leader inadvertently told he was bound for hell. You're not Ethan! The condemnat...
The Important Broadcast Module 91: No One's Scattering Buses
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Important Broadcast was looser, more relaxed, but just as much fun. Please note that it was NOT zany or wacky and there were definitely...
The Important Broadcast Module 90: Are You A Fox?
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Peepo guys! This week, The Important Broadcast is so broad and informative that you may not be able to handle it. Do you know what suet is? Do you wan...
The Important Broadcast Module 89: New Listening Positions
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Leave your shoes at the door of the podcast and relax. There... Isn't that better? This week, The Great Leader challenged a crow expert and Steve trus...
The Important Broadcast Module 88: I Wasn’t Spooning Beans Out of A Child’s Boot
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast sees itself as an institution, and you should too. This week, the squad dedicated themselves to shout-outs. Why not? There's a...
The Important Broadcast Module 87: Chancers, Grifters and Charlatans
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Get Into The Music to you! This week saw the return of Producer's Travis and Alternative Joe to the Important Broadcast Squad in the absence...
The Important Broadcast Module 86: I Knew They Reproduced Quickly But I Couldn't Put A Figure On It
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast asks the question - have you ever seen Freddie Mercury's face in a piece of pork? Well go on... Have you? This week, expect sh...
The Important Broadcast Module 85: Bacon's Little Brother, Ham's Wisened Sister
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Important Broadcast puts you first. Sure, it doesn't want your opinion, but it will tell you what your opinion is! Expect to find out e...
The Important Broadcast Module 84: I Didn't Realise You Were A Double Socker
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What about that then? Two Important Broadcasts in one weekend! Neither more important than the other but both of great importance. The Great Leader sp...
Compulsory Podcast: Bonus EarMiles
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst The Great Leader wishes for you to understand that this extra podcast is a gift, he also wants it understood that it is COMPULSORY LISTENING. I...
The Important Broadcast Module 83: A Plethora of Fungi
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're about to the listen to this podcast and you aren't prepared to learn.... What on Earth are you thinking about? This particular instalment wi...
The Important Broadcast Module 82: What About Decimalisation, You Spanner?
04 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to Carol in Chessington for this week's title! It was a textbook broadcast today: The Great Leader, joyous as ever to bring you more news of pe...
The Important Broadcast Module 81: I'd Kiss Him On The Stomach
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and Get Into The Music to you! This week, in the absence of Iconic Producer Joe Attewell, Producer's Travis and Alternative Joe joined the Impor...
The Important Broadcast Module 80: I Always Get Street Food Mixed Up With Road Kill
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader was buoyant this week upon Steve's return. You may recall that Steve celebrated a stag do in Dorking last weekend: Just WAIT until yo...
The Important Broadcast Module 79: A Weekend In Dorking
14 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You've got the whole world to choose from... Where are you going to book a stag do? Dorking, of course. Steve was absent this week as he took in the s...
The Important Broadcast Module 78: The Tasty Nasty Pasty Pasty
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For the sake of clarity - the first "pasty" in the title is pronounced PAYSTEE and the second is pronounced PASTEE. Glad we cleared that up. Welcome t...
The Important Broadcast Module 77: Are You Polyester?
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What sort of person uses a spoon for Marmite? This week's podcast will answer that question, and so many more. The Great Leader spake of many things t...
The Important Broadcast Module 76: A See Through Bag With An Atrocity In It
23 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you hadn't heard of a pig pluck before, then now is the time to start listening. The Great Leader tackled the issue of 'compliance' this week and d...
The Important Broadcast Module 75: I Can't Believe No One Else In Here Cares
16 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You could never conclude that The Important Broadcast is one to pass you by without controversy. The Great Leader loves it: Every Sunday he arises fro...
The Important Broadcast Module 74: I’d Like To Announce My Candidacy
09 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
By all means announce your candidacy for a political party. Everyone else is doing it. But don’t, for goodness sake, try to usurp The Great Leader. ...
The Important Broadcast Module 73: It's In The Basement of A Hostel
02 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings Dan Fans. This week The Important Broadcast Podcast had an air of silliness. A giddiness if you will. It'll make you feel as though you just...
The Important Broadcast Module 72: In The Presence of A Journalist
26 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Ferdinando: Always hiding his light under a bushell. Once you know what his job really is, you'll never think of him in the same way again. T...
The Important Broadcast Module 71: What's Down There?
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Name another broadcast that'll bring you up to speed on turkeys, mayonnaise & rice dishes... YOU CAN'T. This week, the Great Leader talks photography,...
The Important Broadcast Module 70: I Could Smell His Wings
12 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You may think to yourself, "Dinner Winner isn't everyone's cup of tea" - but that is irrelevant. How would you know what The Great Leader and The Nitw...
The Important Broadcast Module 69: What Do You Reckon Richard Madeley's Doing?
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A broadcast should not be easy. A broadcast should not be fun. This broadcast seeks only to educate and spark debate. Should the Pope be getting invol...
The Important Broadcast Module 68: Shed Head (with Cookie Monster & Gonger)
28 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"It’s here, it’s been filmed in real life and it’s in Bristol because this is what happens in Bristol now". Excellent words from Tristan Cork...
The Important Broadcast Module 67: They Only Need To Survive The Reception
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How on earth do you pronounce Donald Duck's middle name? Just ask Steve Ferdinando. This week, the sqaud marked Easter Sunday with a typically profess...
The Important Broadcast Module 66: A Slice of Ham As Thick As Your Arm
14 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Returning triumphantly from Austria, The Important Broadcast Sqaud hit the airwaves upbeat, ready and armed with a story about neolithic dogs. Have yo...
The Important Broadcast Module 65: I've Eaten A Burger From Space
07 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader bends the space-time continuum in order to service you, the listener, with your broadcast. Despite being in transit to Austria, the I...
The Important Broadcast Module 64: Jet Lag Exists
31 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader was rejoined by the nitwit this week. Fresh (but not too fresh, because jet-lag exists) off the plane from Columbia, Steve returned w...
The Important Broadcast Module 63: I Stand Corrected
24 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even The Great Leader is wrong sometimes. It happens. With one more week before Steve returns, the listeners were once again employed to fill the void...
The Important Broadcast Module 62: Steve Has Knees
17 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your co-host goes on an unexpected holiday? You invite that guy who you know from Rent-a-Friend.com of course! This week, The Grea...
The Important Broadcast Module 61: What's Your Favourite Swimming Stroke?
10 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The Important Broadcast flung it's doors open to a new friend! After speaking to him last week, Steve's latest chum came for a little visit...
The Important Broadcast Module 60: I Could Off An Immortal Jellyfish
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Immortal or invulnerable? We'll be the judge of that. This week, Steve was (somewhat forcefully) introduced to a new friend. The Great Leader also off...
The Important Broadcast Module 59: Coconuts Don't Have Teats
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There you have it: 59 modules of The Important Broadcast Podcast before we finally mentioned "teats". This week, The Great Leader sent Steve to The Br...
The Important Broadcast Module 58: The Oven of My Thoughts
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Important Broadcast Podcast gives you more. More laughs, more facts and more evidence that there's very little point in listening to, frankly, any...
The Important Broadcast Module 57: How Old Are We?
10 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Oh! What a lovely broadcast. This week The Great Leader smiled upon a senior listener with a generous gift and the world smiled with him. Steve didn't...
The Important Broadcast Module 56: I've Got My Opinions
03 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Steve has got no money, he's got his strong beliefs. This week, The Great Leader gives his blessing for the return of Steve's film reviews. Str...
The Important Broadcast Module 55: How Have You Bean?
27 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader had cause to celebrate this week. 10 years to the day since the grand opening of The Baked Museum of Excellence? See you at the party...
The Important Broadcast Module 54: Blame It On The Blood Moon
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time's a funny thing isn't it? Does it matter? You bet you're listening partner's backside it does! The Great Leader was disturbed this week by the pr...
The Important Broadcast Module 53: It's Just A Misdemeanour!
13 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The teachings were food heavy this week. Can you tell the future with asparagus? Can you open a restaurant in your house? Which dinner is better, meat...
The Important Broadcast Module 52: Do It At The Super Bowl
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's approaching a year to the day since The Great Leader brought The Important Broadcast back onto the airwaves. Today, it continued in typically mag...
Reward Podcast: Your New Year's honour
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader is pleased to bestow upon you this; a reward for all of your devotion until this point. A New Year's Day spectacular full of predicti...
The Important Broadcast Module 51: The Best of The Bits You Didn't Hear
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings! Welcome to this special edition of The Important Broadcast Podcast. As the year draws to a close, please enjoy "The Best of The Bits You Di...
The Important Broadcast Module 50: The Christmas Lectures
23 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings from the warm bosom of The Important Broadcast. May your days be merry or bright. At this time of year, we join together and make hard to su...
The Important Broadcast Module 49: Festivus
16 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Is it ever too early to start getting into the yuletide spirit? The Great Leader thinks that yes, it can be too early. Not to worry; this week's show ...
The Important Broadcast Module 48: Hacking
09 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader invites listeners (senior and junior alike) onto The Broadcast with caution. He does so to appear approachable, warm and affable. Thi...
The Important Broadcast Module 47: Subterfuge
02 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Greetings and Get Into the Music to you. With a new producer at the helm while the esteemed Joe Attewell is on his island retreat, we find out h...
The Important Broadcast Module 46: Tensions
25 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader goes to great lengths to ensure that a toxic work environment is avoided at all costs. Steve ignores these efforts and makes it diffi...
The Important Broadcast Module 45: Betrayal
18 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Great Leader is a skilled user of words; he knows LOADS of them. Steve has a fairly good grasp on words, but isn’t against making them up from t...
The Important Broadcast Module 44: Chromatics
11 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you relax and unwind? What’s your favourite colour? What on earth is that jewellery modelled on!? Take The Important Broadcast into your life...
The Important Broadcast Module 43: Dentology
04 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Following an extraction, where should a dentist deposit the tooth? It’s one of life’s many questions that are tackled with ease on The Important B...