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Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARR
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- 5 days ago34 min
Kyle MacLachlan: Fictional Selves, Twin Peaks and Sex & the City
Kyle MacLachlan is on board! From the surreal world of David Lynch to the very real perils of travelling with a dodgy stomach, Kyle MacLachlan has some stories. The Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet and Sex and the City star chats to Alan about Hollywood near-misses, the bizarre devotion of Twin Peaks fans in Japan, a romantic motorbike trip from London to Rome that didn't quite go to plan, and the surprise encounter on his honeymoon. Plus: the big roles he turned down, what it was really like working with David Lynch, and planning a trip to Machu Picchu with Alan. Kyle's brilliant new memoir, Fictional Selves, is out now. Buckle up. This flight gets wonderfully weird. ✈️🏝️ 00:00 Welcome aboard with Kyle MacLachlan00:45 His memoir Fictional Selves and the different versions of himself01:45 Filming Dune in the Mexican desert03:15 The motorbike trip from London to Rome04:30 Why he wrote his memoir for his son05:15 Family holidays growing up06:15 Why Kyle loves England06:45 Imposter syndrome and auditioning07:45 The David Lynchiverse and Blue Velvet09:40 Twin Peaks fans in Japan10:30 Desert adventures and his ideal holiday11:30 Holiday romances and a honeymoon in Italy12:50 Being recognised as Agent Dale Cooper14:00 Sex and the City, mummies and awkward scenes16:30 The Hollywood roles that got away17:50 What David Lynch taught him about storytelling18:50 Why Twin Peaks changed television20:00 Travel nightmares and toilet-roll trouble21:30 Street food, chicken feet and crunchy crabs23:00 Dream hotels and a honeymoon surprise with Patrick Stewart24:00 Could Kyle be a Traitor?25:00 Machu Picchu, Turkey and dream destinations26:30 Alan's quick-fire holiday questions #LifesABeach #KyleMacLachlan #AlanCarr #TwinPeaks #DavidLynch #SexAndTheCity #BlueVelvet #Podcast #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago29 min
S11 EP7: Rylan Clark: Fake Names, Naked Swimming & A Thousand Pillows
Rylan Clark is BACK on board! ✈️ The presenter, radio host and professional oversharer joins Alan Carr for a flight packed with outrageous holiday stories, questionable decisions and some very strong opinions about pillows. Rylan reveals the time he became “Josh”, a family lawyer, on a solo trip to Barcelona, only for his real identity to catch up with him. He revisits that legendary naked pool party with Alan, tells us tales of India and shares the story of filling an entire hotel room with a thousand pillows. Plus; a terrifying tuk-tuk ride, being stranded in Nice, and why travelling with Rob Rinder has changed the way Rylan sees the world. Rylan’s back, baby. Buckle up! 00:00 Welcome back Rylan Clark! 01:02 Stranded in Nice before his radio show 01:58 The unforgettable trip to Varanasi 03:51 Rylan’s BAFTA win 04:49 The perks of filming travel shows 05:13 Why Rylan is scared of everything 06:14 The Greek Odyssey’s disappointing destination 08:33 Rylan’s mum and her holiday warnings 09:10 How travel has changed Rylan 09:35 Discovering an extraordinary painting in Florence 11:29 Rylan’s very cheeky confession 11:54 The legendary naked pool party with Alan 13:33 Rylan’s pillow obsession 14:06 Why Premier Inn pillows are so good 15:23 Alison Hammond’s unforgettable sleepover 16:29 The time Alan forgot Adele was staying upstairs 18:15 The terrifying tuk-tuk ride 19:00 Rylan’s essential India packing list 19:16 Dinner with the Prince of Udaipur 22:05 Rylan’s dream trip to South Korea 22:39 Rylan becomes Josh, the family lawyer 23:30 The moment his fake identity fell apart 24:54 Life’s A Beach quick fire round 26:15 Collect your emotional baggage #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #RylanClark #TravelPodcast #CelebrityPodcast #PremierInn #HolidayDisasters #India #Barcelona #ComedyPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago29 min
S11 EP6: Skylar Astin: Cabaret, Sicily & The Golden Girls
Skylar Astin is on board! ✈️ The Pitch Perfect actor and singer joins Captain Alan for a very entertaining flight, talking about his love of holidays, life in London and starring as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club. Skylar reveals his favourite destinations in Italy, his dream of visiting Australia, and the time he nearly wasn’t allowed in South Africa. Plus a very awkward encounter with the lead singer of Weezer, some questionable holiday food, a serious appreciation of dogs and an unexpected rendition of The Golden Girls. (Shout out to @finallyaaron on Tiktok) Catch Skylar Astin as the Emcee in Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London: https://kitkat.club/ 00:00 Welcome aboard Skylar Astin01:24 Skylar’s hotel room hack02:36 Why Skylar loves London05:09 Skylar’s Gloucestershire wedding06:01 Playing the Emcee in Cabaret07:26 Inside the Kit Kat Club08:45 The Golden Girls theme tune remix10:09 Skylar’s favourite holiday destinations11:20 Discovering Sicily12:32 Alan’s €1 houses in Sicily13:33 Skylar’s passport disaster in South Africa14:46 The wine tram in Cape Town15:24 Skylar’s favourite wines17:02 Skylar accidentally serenades Weezer18:46 The worst thing Skylar has eaten abroad19:28 Why Skylar never complains in restaurants21:22 Skylar’s travel bucket list22:02 Skylar’s dream Australian project23:14 Life’s A Beach’s quick fire round24:05 Putting the P in Oakie Coakie26:38 Thanks for flying Alan Air! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #SkylarAstin #Cabaret #KitKatClub #PitchPerfect #TravelPodcast #CelebrityPodcast #Podcast #London #Sicily #GoldenGirls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago36 min
S11 EP5: Tamer Hassan: Cyprus, Danny Dyer & The British J-Lo
Tamer Hassan is on board! ✈️ The actor joins Alan Carr to talk luxury holidays, Hollywood and his very particular approach to travelling - including why he packs 25 suitcases for a weekend. Tamer reveals the time he ended up naked in a hot tub with Danny Dyer and why Gemma Collins gave him the nickname “the British J-Lo”. We hear about his love of Cyprus, playing Tony Pike in an upcoming film about the legendary Ibiza hotelier, and his latest film Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution. As well as a new music project with father-son duo Chris & Reece. Plus: celebrity encounters, airport behaviour, acting ambitions and a very revealing quick-fire round. 00:00 Welcome aboard Tamer Hassan01:01 Why Cyprus is Tamer’s paradise01:40 Turtle Beach and Cypriot food03:30 Why he packs 25 suitcases04:47 Rise of the Footsoldier: Retribution07:08 Tamer’s next big films12:13 Tamer is playing Tony Pike13:20 Tamer’s perfect kind of holiday14:12 Why he’d rather find the sleazy places14:32 Naked in a hot tub with Danny Dyer16:59 Tamer and Danny Dyer’s Gumball Rally17:24 The Emirates Palace18:20 Inside Tamer’s presidential suite19:32 The humanitarian trip that changed Tamer’s outlook on life23:08 Tamer’s dream acting roles24:53 The tough guy with a soft centre26:47 Tamer’s story about Jack Whitehall28:26 Tamer's working on Chris & Reece's music project29:20 Tamer’s plans for a one-man show31:02 How Tamer became the British J-Lo32:35 The Life’s A Beach quick-fire round33:37 Thanks for flying Alan Air #LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #TamerHassan #RiseOfTheFootsoldier #DannyDyer #TonyPike #Ibiza #Cyprus #TravelPodcast #ComedyPodcast #CelebrityPodcast A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 28, 202638 min
S11 EP4: Justin Hawkins: Crock of Hits, Lady Gaga & Switzerland
Justin Hawkins is on board! 🤘 The Darkness frontman joins Alan for a very entertaining flight, talking about touring, life in Switzerland, his famously transformed teeth, holidaying with Lady Gaga on her private jet, vegan travel, his love of bleak seaside towns and why he’d happily spend his final years in Lowestoft. Plus, Alan and Justin revisit their disastrous water-skiing days, debate the joys of arena touring and get into the strange world of airport security and discuss whether they'll spend Christmas together. The Darkness Crock of Hits is out on 27th November, followed by their arena tour later this year. https://www.thedarknesslive.com/tour-dates/ Subscribe and join us for the flight! 00:00 Welcome aboard Justin Hawkins01:22 Alan and Justin’s disastrous water-skiing02:29 The infamous Celebrity Ding Dong03:43 What kind of traveller is Justin?05:03 Justin’s secret to being good at darts06:57 The ape index08:06 Justin’s life in Switzerland10:47 Life on tour vs life at home11:29 The beauty of Ascona12:27 Justin’s fear of climbing13:37 The Darkness are going on tour14:29 Crock of Hits15:34 Justin’s famous teeth16:24 Why Justin fixed his teeth19:17 Alan’s traumatic dental history20:30 The Darkness arena tour22:26 Justin’s headstand disaster24:06 Holidaying with Lady Gaga24:22 Lady Gaga’s private jet to Amsterdam25:24 The challenges of being vegan abroad27:41 Justin’s happy place28:50 Why Justin loves Lowestoft29:58 Eden Rock in Cap d’Antibes30:33 The Quick Fire round 34:11 Goodbye Justin Hawkins #LifesABeachPodcast #AlanCarr #JustinHawkins #TheDarkness #CrockOfHits #TheDarknessTour #Podcast #Travel #AlanCarrPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 20, 202641 min
S11 EP3: Daniel Foxx - Billionaire Babies, Bali disasters & a Wrestling Ex
Daniel Foxx joins Alan Carr on Life’s A Beach fresh from his sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run - and he’s got stories. From travelling like a “middle-aged mum” and discovering a very particular lesbian ice creamery in Melbourne, to spotting Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood in business class, Daniel has a lot to report. There’s also his new book, Fairytales for Privileged Children, the inside scoop from nannies working for ultra-rich families, and his split from his professional wrestler ex, which features highly in his new show How Lovely. Plus: how to get an upgrade, why you can't eat your feelings in Bali and the exact circumstances under which Daniel would join the Mile High Club. Daniel Foxx’s How Lovely is on tour now https://linktr.ee/danielfoxxtour, and Fairytales for Privileged Children is out this month https://sl1nk.com/j9c9ubx. 00:00 Welcome aboard with Daniel Foxx01:58 What kind of traveller is Daniel?02:11 The lesbian ice creamery in Melbourne03:55 Melbourne vs Sydney04:34 Why are all the gays doing active holidays?05:02 Daniel is a “middle-aged mum” traveller06:04 The ultimate La Creuset obsession07:29 Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo08:53 Fairy Tales for Privileged Children09:35 The ridiculous names Daniel hears in North London10:26 What kind of dad would Daniel be?11:24 Inside the world of ultra-rich families12:03 Daniel’s airport red flags12:37 The one time Daniel flew business class12:37 Sitting behind Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood14:44 The mysterious world of airport cigarettes16:27 Remember when people smoked on planes?16:49 "How Lovely” and Edinburgh Fringe17:49 Daniel’s professional wrestler ex19:02 His ex’s new relationship20:06 Dating apps, fish photos and unsolicited messages22:02 Daniel’s tips for New York23:07 How to get an upgrade on a flight25:18 Prue Leith’s very specific demands on a flight27:25 The most obvious product placement ever28:05 Daniel’s celebrity cruise encounter31:27 Daniel’s disastrous Eat Pray Love trip to Bali34:02 Daniel’s childhood holiday flirtations35:16 The quick fire round37:16 Thanks for flying Life’s A Beach #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #DanielFoxx #Comedy #StandUpComedy #TravelPodcast #FunnyPodcast #EdinburghFringe #HowLovely #FairyTalesForPrivilegedChildren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 14, 202632 min
S11 EP2: Patrick Brammall: Colin From Accounts, Last Seen & Raw Dogging In Business Class
Patrick Brammall is on board! And things get a little...steamy. The star of Colin From Accounts and Apple TV+’s brand-new addictive thriller Last Seen joins Alan for a gloriously chaotic flight - from his disastrous attempt at having a holiday in Maui with two kids under five, to his dog Walter’s jet lag, his love of Australia, and the time his daughter was sick on a plane right in front of rugby legend Andrew Johns. Plus: business class “raw dogging”, staying at Claridge’s, why Colin From Accounts deliberately avoids the Sydney postcard clichés, and how Patrick went from comedy to the seriously dark world of Last Seen. And they chat about the NTAs pre-attending. (Congratulations Alan!) Fasten your seatbelts! It's one hell of a flight. Watch Last Seen on Apple TV+ and catch Season 3 of Colin From Accounts now! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0f255x9/colin-from-accounts https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/last-seen/umc.cmc.4pbw9c936a4pigdvsg23u2bsa 00:00 Welcome aboard Patrick Brammall! 00:45 Patrick meets Rita the dog01:48 The Golden Girls obsession02:30 Is Alan Crazy Frog?!02:53 What kind of traveller is Patrick?03:49 Patrick’s love of England04:39 His 1994 gap year in the UK05:39 From Colin From Accounts to Last Seen06:48 Patrick’s electrifying turn in Last Seen07:46 Making Last Seen for Apple TV+08:29 How Patrick landed the role09:00 The audition that involved being tied up 12:17 Changing Ends and Alan’s NTA hopes and Alan's tv catchphrase14:20 Writing Changing Ends with Gabby Best15:06 Patrick and Harriet’s creative partnership16:19 Why American sitcoms take forever17:28 What makes Colin From Accounts feel so Australian18:07 Why they avoided Sydney’s famous landmarks19:31 Patrick’s dog Walter suffered jet lag20:54 Alan and Patrick lose the plot21:04 Patrick’s “holiday” in Maui with two kids22:07 Rawdogging in business class23:51 What Patrick does when he’s in London24:45 Has Patrick ever spotted a celebrity on holiday?25:26 His daughter was sick on a plane… in front of Andrew Johns26:44 Patrick’s dream place to be at 10027:54 QUICK FIRE: Beach or pool?28:24 Bondi or Venice Beach?29:05 Has Patrick ever seen a shark?29:55 Thanks for flying with us, Patrick!30:23 That’s Life’s A Beach! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #PatrickBrammall #ColinFromAccounts #LastSeen #AppleTV #Comedy #Travel #Podcast #AlanCarrPodcast #HarrietDyer #Australia #NTAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Sep 7, 202638 min
S11 EP1: Judi Love: Naked Spas, Jamaica & The Iron That Stopped A Plane!
WELCOME ABOARD ALAN AIR! This week, Captain Carr is joined by the brilliant Judi Love! Judi takes us from her first ever flight (which involved a full-size iron setting off a security alert) to getting completely naked in a Swiss spa, falling flat on her face in Santorini, wild holidays with her girls and why Jamaica is her ultimate happy place. Plus: holiday romances, celeb spotting, travelling solo, her upcoming New York shows and the philosophy behind why comedians need to actually LIVE life. And yes… Alan Air is now officially in the skies. Please keep your tray tables up and your emotional baggage safely stowed. 🎤 Judi Love is currently on tour with All About The Love, including two dates at Soho Playhouse in New York on 6 & 7 November. https://judilove.co.uk/tour 00:00 Welcome Aboard Alan Air!00:44 Judi Love is on board!01:25 Judi’s first ever holiday03:04 Judi’s first ever flight… and THAT iron 05:06 Solo travel & the Swiss adventure07:48 The naked Swiss spa08:41 “Get your naked ass in that water!” 09:13 Why going nude was so liberating11:21 Can holidays ruin friendships?12:47 The girls’ holiday in Santorini15:04 Falling flat on her face at 6am 16:01 Judi's philosophical thoughts on “making it”16:38 Family, Jamaica & breaking the cycle18:41 Why Judi LOVES Jamaican food19:10 Has Judi ever had a holiday romance? 20:41 Lady parts names21:28 Celebrity spotting on holiday23:01 Judi’s taking her tour to New York! 25:21 More UK tour dates revealed26:15 Why comedians need to LIVE life28:16 Where does Judi want to be at 100? Spoiler alert - everywhere!32:13 Alan Air Quick Fire34:03 Thank you for flying Alan Air! #LifesABeach #AlanCarr #JudiLove #AlanAir #TravelPodcast #TravelStories #ComedyPodcast #JudiLoveComedy #AlanCarrPodcast #HolidayStories #TravelComedy #AllAboutTheLove #StandUpComedy A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Alan Carr's 'Life's a Beach'
Life’s A Beach sees Alan giving Judith Chalmers and Michael Palin a run for their money as he invites a famous guest each week to discuss their favourite places in the world. Bursting with anecdotes, laidback chat and laugh out loud travel tales - if this podcast was a suitcase you’d have to sit on it. “My Life’s A Beach podcast is the escapism we ALL need right now. I sat down and chatted with some of my famous friends about everything travel. From caravanning in Rhyl to private jetting to the Maldives, my guests spill the beans on their holiday horrors and dream destinations. Let’s face it: we might not have the sun on our faces, but after a listen to this you’ll definitely have a smile” – ALAN CARR
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