My guest today is James Acaster, a comedian, author, musician, and interviewer. He’s filmed comedy specials for HBO and Netflix, which are hilarious and high concept. His musical project, Temps, has released an album and an EP. He’s written multiple books, including one about how the year 2016 was the greatest year for music. James also co-hosts the food podcast Off Menu, with comedian Ed Gamble. And I’ve listened to more hours of Off Menu than any other podcast. James and Ed don’t know it, but they’re my best friends. And I have lured James out of the parasocial relationship that we have in my head and into this conversation with me, to talk about a song that had a profound effect on his life.
You can buy or stream “Hey Ya!” here.
footnotes:
Nish Kumar
André 3000
Black Sabbath and AC/DC
Nu metal
Limp Bizkit
“Dressed To Kill” – Eddie Izzard
James’ latest standup special, “Hecklers Welcome”
