Podcasts by Amuse Douche with James Haskell

Season 2 Episode 11 - Live Show (Bonus Episode) from 2023-06-21T04:00:02

Prepare to be entertained, surprised, and thoroughly amused as James Haskell takes to the stage with his first full-length 35-minute comedy set.

Stepping away from the rugby pitc...

Season 2 Episode 10 - Suzi Ruffell from 2023-06-14T04:00:02

It’s the last episode of Amuse Douche before James’ full length set. Luckily, he’s teamed up with the brilliant comedian Suzi Ruffell to explore the power of comedy in breaking down barriers. Toget...

Season 2 Episode 9 - Desiree Burch from 2023-06-07T04:00:02

As the twenty minute live set draws closer, another comedian takes a look at Hask’s previous eight minutes. This time, it’s former dominatrix and American comic Desiree Burch who casts her eye over...

Season 2 Episode 8 - Jordan Gray from 2023-05-31T04:00:02

Seven weeks in and the reality of having to do a 20-minute set is hitting James hard. So he decides to share his eight minute set with today’s guest Jordan Gray, to get some constructive criticism ...

Season 2 Episode 7 - Lloyd Griffith from 2023-05-24T04:00:02

For Hask, today’s episode feels like meeting an old mate at the pub. But what comedian, actor and classically trained singer Lloyd Griffith teaches him, is that in comedy, this could be a recipe fo...

Season 2 Episode 6 - Rachel Parris from 2023-05-17T04:00:02

Rachel Parris wears many hats when it comes to comedy. You name it, she’s done it: musical, stand-up, sketch, improv. So it should come as no surprise that she’s also the first woman to front a top...

Season 2 Episode 5 - Bobby Mair from 2023-05-10T04:00:02

In this episode James is joined by the husband Amuse Douche season one guest, Harriet Kemsley. Canadian comic Bobby Mair is used to being introduced alongside his wife, and therefore being paired w...

Season 2 Episode 4 - Hal Cruttenden from 2023-05-03T04:00:02

You would think rugby podcasts and stand-up comedy would make for strange bedfellows but it turns out James isn’t the first person to dip his toe into these two worlds.

Hal Cruttenden ha...

Season 2 Episode 3 - Kae Kurd from 2023-04-26T04:00:02

In this episode James is joined by Kae Kurd, a comic taking the UK comedy scene by storm. Savvy to the changing nature of its landscape, Kae’s become a household name in the world of social media -...

Season 2 Episode 2 - Simon Brodkin from 2023-04-19T04:00:02

Simon Brodkin AKA Lee Nelson AKA Jason Bent AKA Britain’s Greatest Hoaxer. Simon has pranked some of the world’s most powerful and famous people…Donald Trump, Theresa May, Phillip Green, Kanye West...

Season 2 Episode 1 - Russell Kane: The Review from 2023-04-12T04:00:02

It’s crunch time from James as he invites his mentor, Russell Kane, back into the studio to dissect James’ first ever stand-up set. Performed at the prestigious 99 Club in Central London, this is t...

Episode 10 - Dom English from 2022-11-09T05:00:03

This is the last chance for advice before James takes to the stage for his first 5 minute set. To help him he’s enlisted comedy writer Dom English for a last counsel before road-testing his very fi...

Episode 9 - Andrew Maxwell from 2022-11-02T05:00:02

James welcomes into the studio fellow ‘I’m a Celeb’ contestant Andrew Maxwell. The two reminisce about their time in the jungle. Andrew discusses his roots in a turbulent Ireland and how he was alr...

Episode 8 - Larry Dean from 2022-10-26T04:00:02

This week James gets physical with Larry Dean. The Glaswegian comic has become well known for his high energy and physical style on stage. James wonders if that could work for him and how he would ...

Episode 7 - Shappi Khorsandi from 2022-10-19T04:00:02

A familiar face on nearly every British comedy show going, Shappi Khorsandi has a staggering list of achievements to her name. From stand-up comedian to accomplished writer, from Margaret Thatcher ...

Episode 6 - Paul Sinha from 2022-10-12T04:00:02

If anyone knows about changing hats its Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha. James traverses Paul’s life from doctor to comedian to quizzer and surgically removes any tips and hints he has to offer.
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Episode 5 - Ed Byrne from 2022-10-05T04:00:02

It’s important not to run before you can walk, so maybe it’s time for James to start thinking about taking his first steps into comedy.

Who better to guide him than seasoned pro Ed Byrne...

Episode 4: Harriet Kemsley from 2022-09-28T04:00:03

Four weeks in and James is finding comedy isn’t all laughs as he struggles to get to grips with his homework. Running out of excuses, he seeks the advice of comedian Harriet Kemsley. She discusses ...

Episode 3: Lou Sanders from 2022-09-21T04:00:03

The brilliant Lou Sanders is the latest comic to sit down with Hask to talk him through the tricks and the pitfalls of embarking on a stand up career. She recalls gigs that have gone wrong, emphasi...

Episode 2: Russell Kane from 2022-09-14T04:00:03

Every apprentice needs a master and James has found his for his comedy journey: Russell Kane. The two meet to make a plan of action for Hask: why size matters, his opening gags and which wild anima...

Episode 1: Sindhu Vee from 2022-09-07T04:00:03

Strap yourselves in as James Haskell takes his first baby steps towards performing a live comedy set in his new podcast. In this episode he sits down with the brilliant Sindhu Vee. Why was a set in...

Amuse Douche: Trailer from 2022-08-31T06:00:02

James Haskell is facing an existential crisis. Since retiring as an international rugby star, he has become a ubiquitous personality, shape-shifting week-to-week from elite athlete to reality TV st...

Season 2 Review from 2021-11-25T05:00:22

Season 2 review. James looks back at season 2 of the podcast picking out some of his favourite moments.

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Ep 15. Jack Whitehall from 2021-04-22T06:00

James talks to comedian and actor Jack Whitehall about Jack's experience at private school, terrible stand up gigs, writing comedy and Jack's relationship with his now famous parents.


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Ep. 14 Warren Gatland from 2021-04-15T04:00

James talks to Warren Gatland about where he draws his inspiration from, how he coaches and the mistakes he's made along the way. They look at the importance of leadership and their time at...

Ep.13 Natalie Pinkham from 2021-04-08T06:00

Sky Sports pitlane reporter Natalie Pinkham talks to James about life in the F1 paddock and being a woman in a male-dominated sport.

Listen to Natalie's podcast In The Pink and follow ...

Ep. 12 Jimmy Carr from 2021-04-01T04:00

This week James talks to comedian Jimmy Carr about how he got into comedy, causing offense, and the joke that will end his career.

James Haskell’s book What A Flanker is out n...

James Haskell: What A Flanker - Carl Cox from 2021-03-25T05:30

What A Flanker: The Podcast is back! To kick things off, James speaks to legendary Carl Cox. Oh yes, oh yes.

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Ep.8 Nic Fanciulli from 2020-12-11T05:00

Grammy-nominated producer and DJ, Nic Fanciulli, talks to James about growing up in an Italian household with a footballer dad, wanting to become a footballer himself, and then how he found hims...

Ep.7 Jamie Morton from 2020-12-04T05:00

James Haskell talks to podcast extraordinaire, Jamie Morton, about the success of My Dad Wrote A Porno. From reading porn in a church in their first live show (which James attended), to...

Ep.6 Chloe Madeley from 2020-11-27T05:00

James talks to wife Chloe Madeley about how they met, what it's like dating a rugby player, and the mentality of being a 'WAG' in today's sports culture. She also shares some hilarious insight i...

Ep.5 Ross Edgley from 2020-11-20T05:00

James talks to adventurer-athlete Ross Edgley about resilience, motivation and James's 'unique' swimming technique.

Ross' bestselling new book The Art of Resilience is out now in hardb...

Ep.4 Jay Morton from 2020-11-13T05:00

Jay Morton spent 10 years in the SAS and 4 years in the Parachute Regiment knows what it takes to be the best of the best. James talks to Jay about the art of soldiering.

Jay's book So...

Ep.3 Roman Kemp from 2020-11-06T05:00:33

Capital Breakfast Show and Sunday Best host Roman Kemp talks about life in the public eye including broadcasting during a pandemic, relationships, dating and Spandau Ballet basslines.

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Ep.2 Dylan Hartley from 2020-10-30T05:00

Ex-England rugby captain Dylan Hartley joins James to talk about leadership, the 'power of words', what makes a great captain and dubious player hygiene.

Dylan's book, The Hurt, is out...

Ep. 1 – James Smith from 2020-10-23T06:00

No-nonsense PT and No.1 bestselling author James Smith has ruffled a lot of feathers in the fitness industry. Here he talks calling out BS, dealing with criticism, online beefs and reveals his s...

What A Flanker (Trailer) from 2020-10-15T06:00

James Haskell introduces his new solo podcast What A Flanker and what you can expect coming up on the show. Like and Subscribe to ensure you don't miss the first episode.