Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
19 clips from 3 analyzed episodes · 3:39:04 of audio
Episodes
3 analyzed-
Bella Ramsey
James Acaster hostBella Ramsey guestEd Gamble hostCozy furniture adCoffee ice‑cream dessertSparkling water debateInterview · playful, banter‑heavy comedy Episode analysis -
Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon guestJames Acaster hostEd Gamble hostDream menu selection – starter to drinkVegan/animal‑free dietCozy advertisementInterview · humorous, conversational, slightly absurd Episode analysis -
Nish Kumar (Tasting Menu – Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
Nish Kumar guestJames Acaster hostEd Gamble hostGreg Davies tasting‑menu segmentClosing remarks and final thank‑yousCozy home‑furnishing advertisementConversation · fast‑paced, irreverent comedy with frequent banter and audience interaction Episode analysis
Clips
Excitement 0–100 · confidence 0–1-
1Greg Davies' lime pickle comeback
A simple snack choice sparks a hilarious menu revenge.
45 conf. 0.92 -
2Calling Daniel Billinge a "fucking stupid" name
An unexpected name‑call that catches everyone off guard.
45 conf. 0.79 -
3Spork mandatory for the pasta salad
The hosts discover the absurd requirement that the pasta salad must be eaten with a spork.
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4The vacuum‑loving pig that won’t eat meat
A bizarre pig that hates vacuums leads to a hilarious “I’d never eat that pig” punchline.
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5Confessing a meat‑free diet
A guest reveals they’ve stopped eating mammals, prompting a memorable “I’ve never heard anyone say ‘I don’t eat mammals’” line.
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6The "willy" joke that got everyone laughing
A simple, absurd insult escalates into a ridiculous demand.
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7Coffee‑infused dessert dream
Bella describes an over‑the‑top coffee ice‑cream‑on‑cake dessert, complete with espresso and chocolate‑covered beans.
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8The Ghost of the Food Stains band
A running joke about food stains becomes a mock‑band name.
41 conf. 0.90 -
9Two Gordon Ramsays: one devil, one angel
A quick rundown of the British and American Gordon Ramsay personalities ends with “He’s the devil.”
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10Dr Pepper’s worst‑case scenario
A tongue‑in‑cheek “what’s the worst that could happen?” ad‑style sketch ends with a literal death.
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11Sea‑monkey cocktail conundrum
Jinkx is asked if she’d sip a sea‑monkey‑infused drink, and the punchline reminds us they’re not actually monkeys.
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12Chef’s kiss rant
Ed vents about the over‑use of “chef’s kiss”, ending with a witty retort.
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13Who is the boss of the Hindus?
A bizarre question about religious hierarchy sparks absurd speculation.
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14The perfect tube ride soundtrack
A relatable commute story ends with the perfect song timing.
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15Ice‑T T‑shirt joke
Bella’s iced‑tea T‑shirt sparks a quick gag about never having met Ice‑T.
34 conf. 0.77 -
16Siri with a South Asian accent
A quick ask about Siri’s accent leads to a funny confession about loving the dialect.
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17Nish's Malbec confession
A simple wine order spirals into an exclamation of disbelief.
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18Nish compares a car to a Ghostbusters demon dog
A wild pop‑culture comparison lands with a dead‑pan denial.
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19The mortician’s caviar plot
A darkly comic plan to fake death with poisoned caviar is revealed, ending with a nervous laugh.
20 conf. 0.72
People
Talk time across 3 analyzed episodes
James Acaster
James Acaster is one of the two hosts of Off Menu, guiding the culinary conversations with his comedic style. He sets the tone for each episode with his introductions and banter.
Ed Gamble
Ed Gamble co‑hosts Off Menu, adding his humor and chemistry to the show’s restaurant‑themed format.
Jinkx Monsoon
Jinkx Monsoon appears as a guest, sharing humor and personal food preferences during the episode.
Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar joins as a guest, contributing jokes and personal anecdotes to the conversation.
Bella Ramsey
Bella Ramsey appears as a guest, offering candid stories and humor about everyday experiences.
Topics
By minutes of talk across these episodes- Dream menu selection – starter to drink56.8 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 8:53
- Greg Davies tasting‑menu segment38.0 min Nish Kumar (Tasting Menu – Live at t @ 31:19
- Closing remarks and final thank‑yous4.8 min Nish Kumar (Tasting Menu – Live at t @ 1:09:15
- Vegan/animal‑free diet2.3 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 3:57
- Cozy advertisement2.2 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 29:21
- Dream main – lobster and crab1.8 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 31:30
- Wrap‑up and final reminders1.6 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 1:06:37
- Cozy furniture ad1.6 min Bella Ramsey @ 29:32
- Cozy home‑furnishing advertisement1.5 min Nish Kumar (Tasting Menu – Live at t @ 29:15
- Dream drink – Big Gulp / Kylie Minogue champagne1.3 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 46:20
- Nish's T‑shirt merchandise1.3 min Nish Kumar (Tasting Menu – Live at t @ 3:53
- Cheesecake Factory anecdotes1.2 min Jinkx Monsoon @ 17:25
Show structure
Measured across 3 episodes · confidence 0.60- Format
- Interview
- Typical length
- 1:14:17
- Chapters per episode
- 7
- First chapter
- 3:01
- Ads per episode
- 1 (mid-roll in 3/3)
- Recurring segments
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Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It's time to order Off Menu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.