Robin Ince

Robin Ince returns for a brand new time capsule! Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand up Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books, including Bibliomaniac, earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. His fifth, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal is published in May 2025. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide. He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association Robin Ince is our guest in episode 564 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . For everything Robin Ince including his books and live dates, visit - https://robinince.com . Follow Robin Ince on Instagram @robinince1969 . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram : @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook : @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X : @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music . Artwork by matthewboxall.com . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com . All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, I just chatted with Robin Ince and it was a bloody delight! I never thought in a million years that this would happy and im so grateful it has. This was a wonderful hour and I really hope you all enjoy it. TRIGGER WARNING: There is talk of sexual assault and Jeffrey Epstein near the middle of the chat where we talk about Petrol Girls so please be aware of this if this is a subject that may be triggering. Check out Robin's incredible book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/robin-ince/normally-weird-and-weirdly-normal/9781035036929 Check out the accompanying poems/songs here: https://normallyweirdassociates.bandcamp.com/album/weirdly-normal Check out the playlist for this episode here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3o22x4iXrWWDhqHaQmo8Vw?si=0ca9ae2c3c13437b Check out Robin's last Infinite Monkey Cage appearance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7BPZwqBYxQ Check out the Robin Ince and Pierre Novellie chat I mentioned here: https://youtu.be/mGErO2M3Cx4?si=qht9DArA3GcjPoOH Check out the musical artist Phil Jeays, who Robin recommended, here: https://www.jeays.com/videos Check out When Björk met Attenborough here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_jVvTW8Oco Support the show

In this powerful episode of The Hurt Locker Pod, Yinka sits down with award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster Robin Ince for a raw and deeply moving conversation about authenticity, identity, men's mental health, and the emotional cost of pretending to be someone you're not. Robin opens up about the moments that forced him to question who he really was, how creativity helped him rediscover his voice, and why so many men struggle to express vulnerability in a world that teaches them to stay silent. This episode explores: What it actually means to find your authentic self The pressures men face around masculinity and emotional expression Shedding old identities and rewriting your personal story Robin's journey through comedy, creativity, and mental well-being Why embracing vulnerability is a form of strength — not weakness Whether you're on your own journey of self-discovery, navigating anxiety, or trying to understand the men in your life, this episode offers honesty, humour, and a refreshing perspective on what it means to be fully yourself. Robin's poem that Yinka requested. Mental Health Support If you are experiencing mental health issues, please do reach out for help - phone 999 for an emergency, or if you would like to speak to someone, call The Samaritans on 116 123. Please also check out The Hub of Hope to find mental health support in your local area in the UK. Mental Health Support Network provided by Chasing the Stigma | Hub of hope Guest information To find out more about the brilliant Robin Ince, please check out the links below: Instagram Website YouTube Channel TikTok Listen, rate, follow, and share The Hurt Locker Podcast New episodes (most) Tuesdays. Please rate, review, and share to help more men find the support they need. Listen everywhere: SPOTIFY | APP

An unedited version of our chat with Robin Ince from Ep 66, now 25 minutes longer! Robin Ince is an award-winning British comedian, writer, and broadcaster best known for co-hosting the hugely popular BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage alongside physicist Brian Cox, a show that has won multiple awards and built a global following. Ince is also the author of several acclaimed books, including The Importance of Being Interested and I’m a Joke and So Are You. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide. He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association. Robin Ince is our guest in episode 545 of My Time Capsule and chats to Michael Fenton Stevens about the five things he'd like to put in a time capsule; four he’d like to preserve and one he’d like to bury and never have to think about again . For Robin’s live show and more, visit - https://robinince.com . Follow Robin Ince on Instagram : @robinince1969 . Follow My Time Capsule on Instagram : @mytimecapsulepodcast & Twitter/X & Facebook : @MyTCpod . Follow Michael Fenton Stevens on Twitter/X : @fentonstevens & Instagram @mikefentonstevens . Produced and edited by John Fenton-Stevens for Cast Off Productions . Music by Pass The Peas Music . Artwork by matthewboxall.com . This podcast is proud to be associated with the charity Viva! Providing theatrical opportunities for hundreds of young people . To support this podcast and get all episodes ad-free, please sign up here - https://mytimecapsule.supercast.com . All money goes straight into the making of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a treat it was to share time with Robin Ince . I can genuinely listen to this man talk for hours. And I have! Literally and joyously. But this conversation was focused quite rightly on his new collection of poetry: Ice Cream for a Broken Tooth. Click that link and buy it signed from his website. A deliciously wide ranging conversation that touches on some complex and direct subjects and the Riyadh Comedy Festival. With a clarion call to write poetry and a genuinely top tip to get you going, you are sure to find lots to enjoy in this conversation! And if poetry bites you can catch up with KateFox and the time I asked them to “Tell Me Your Story” too! Amongst many suggestions Robin shares: Gracie Petrie - Such a good performer. https://www.gracepetrie.com/ Bobcat Goldthwait’s Film about Barry Crimmins https://callmeluckymovie.com/ Duo Ruut - a new to me Folk duo I’m enjoying as I type this! https://www.duoruut.ee/ Stay Close and Stay Subscribed for updates of the next guests. Catch Up: https://gavcross.substack.com/s/tell-me-your-story Stay You. You are lovely. Gav https://linktr.ee/gavcross Thank you eejits , Judith Wilde , Claire Faulkes , Josie Ray , and many others for tuning into my live video with Robin Ince ! Join me for my next live video in the app. https://gavcross.substack.com/s/phantastic-stories-with-gav-cross Thanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit gavcross.substack.com

In this lively and tangential episode of The Forest School Podcast, Lewis and Gemma reflect on an evening spent seeing Robin Ince speak about neurodivergence, ADHD, and the importance of passion. From rogue pygmy shrews to ultraviolet birds and eccentric geniuses, the conversation weaves in and out of the evening’s takeaways, unravelling what it means to be unashamedly interested in the world. They explore the power of identity through diagnosis, why tangents are a feature not a bug, and how environments can welcome authenticity. The episode also touches on hierarchical values in outdoor spaces, the performative pressure of being “an expert,” and why imperfect passion beats polished performance. If you’ve ever loved something deeply and been told to tone it down—this one’s for you. 🌿 Sponsor Shout-Out: This episode is sponsored by TENTSILE , the original tree tent. Get 10% off any order with the code ForestChildren10 at www.tentsile.com We’re also proudly supported by Chris Holland , author of A Kaleidoscope of Plants . Get 10% off his beautiful 54-page guide when you use code ForestSchoolPodcast at this link: https://chrisholland.myshopify.com/?ref=ForestSchoolPodcast ⏱ Chapter Timings: 00:00 – Pygmy shrew panic and under-the-table guests 01:47 – Shrews taste bad: prey, predators, and side quests 03:20 – Ultraviolet vision and birds seeing wee trails 05:08 – “Like birds do”: comedy stories and water spitting 06:22 – Reflections on Robin Ince’s talk and ADHD diagnosis 08:01 – Two sides of the coin: forgetfulness and brilliance 09:45 – The beauty of subjective, honest storytelling 12:54 – Vulnerability, unmasking, and joy without shame 15:01 – Hierarchies of value: washing up vs wonder 21:26 – The transactional myth of brilliance and acceptance 🌲 Keywords: ADHD, neurodivergence, Robin Ince, authentic passion, Forest School values, child-led learning, identity through diagnosis, intersectionality, nature-based education, humour in education, embracing tangents, pedagogy and personality, outdoor learning philosophy, invisible struggles, joy and vulnerability 🔖 Hashtags: #ForestSchool #Neurodivergence #AuthenticLearning #OutdoorEducation #ChildLedLearning #RobinInce #Neurodiversity #Unmasking #JoyInLearning #ImperfectPassion #EducationWithoutJudgement #ForestSchoolPodcast #InclusiveEducation #NatureBasedLearning 🌐 More Episodes & Support: Listen to more and access resources at ⁠ www.theforestschoolpodcast.com**⁠ Support the show and join our community at ⁠ www.patreon.com/theforestschoolpodcast**⁠ For questions, feedback, or collaboration: ⁠ admin@theforestschoolpodcast.com

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/211667 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal Author: Robin Ince Narrator: Robin Ince Format: mp3 Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Release date: 05-01-25 Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings Genres: Attention Deficit Disorders Publisher's Summary: For over thirty years, award-winning broadcaster and comedian Robin Ince has entertained thousands in person and on air. But underneath the surface, a whirlwind was at play — a struggle with sadness, concentration, self-doubt and near-constant anxiety. But then he discovered he had all the hallmarks of ADHD and his stumbling blocks became stepping stones. In Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal, Robin uses his own experiences to explore the neurodivergent experience and to ask what the point of “being normal” really is.

Two guest Presidents? Well why not! Joining us this week we have both Robin Ince and James Payton! Can the bingo machine, as ever soothing the way with its voice which isn’t entirely unreminiscent of Sir Stephen Fry, cope with transporting four ramblers into the great outdoors? First stop is destination number 494: Altaic, Uralic, Hyperborean, Dravidian languages. Well could it be that the bingo machine is playing a trick as Allan is convinced they’ve wandered down that pathway once before! That certainly doesn’t stop our ramblers. After that surely the machine will be kind to us with her next selection? 886: Not Used. Hmm…well, let’s see what they manage to do with that! After all that it’s time to head back down the garden path to Tony’s shed, to get the kettle on and give those legs a rest. If nothing else it’s better than a kick up t’pants! Tony Slattery’s Rambling Club is a free-associating conversation, involving very special guests. It drops every Friday on every podcasting outlet known to man. We’d love it if you came along for the walk. If nothing else, it’ll help you get your steps in! Music composed and performed by Michael Livesley & Andy Frizell The voice of Pwfthhh- Michael Livesley www.michaellivesley.com Series Researcher- Soula Carmichael Series Producers- Erica Lear and Mark Hutchinson Producers- Alan Dyebing & Stuart Morris Editor- Harry Carmichael Executive Producer- Kris Castle Series Executive Producer- Mark Strickson Join the rambling club and receive your club membership card, badges, exclusive content and access to early release episodes and exclusive club-only perks! www.patreon.com/SlatteryLive Official Website- www.tonyslattery.com Twitter/X: @SlatteryLive Instagram: tony_slattery_official Robin Ince: BlueSky: @robinince Instagram: Robin Ince 1969 James Payton: BlueSky: @jamespayton Twitter/X: @MrJamesPayton © Fanfaronade Productions 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on a break from the podcast while Mark starts his new tour 'The Leopard In My House' (details here: https://marksteelinfo.com/ ) But in the meantime, here's another classic episode from the archives. Mark is joined by Robin Ince - comedian, writer and broadcaster - for a special extended interview, as he tries to make sense of the rise of conspiracy theories and the challenges faced by rational thought. It's a hilarious and wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from Naomi Klein and Donald Trump to Robin Askwith, star of Confessions of a Window Cleaner! Mark and Robin discuss whether it's worth arguing with anti-vaxxers and flat-Earthers, and reveal some of the tricks that psychics use to con their audiences. But the most heated argument of all revolves around a Trotskyist interpretation of the 70s American detective series Columbo! Follow Robin Ince @robinince.bsky.social Follow What The F*** Is Going On? With Mark Steel @wtfisgoingonpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wilton's Music Hall show 30th April: use code PRETTYAPR25 for best available seats for £15 Mailing list : sign up for special offers, news and more Patreon : sign up for FREE for all manner of bonus goodies and to be part of a growing musically-curious community Description: To mark World Poetry Day, Steve drops a surprise bonus episode featuring writer, comedian, and poet Robin Ince , recorded live at Wilton’s Music Hall. Robin performs a series of poems—some whimsical, some urgent—including one inspired by Steve’s conch bath performance at ALSO Festival. That performance also makes an appearance here in audio form, with seashells and electronics combining into something… well, unusual. The episode closes with reflections on music, abstraction, and the emotional power of sound. Timecodes: 00:00 – Intro: why this bonus episode exists 01:04 – Robin Ince at Wilton’s: poems and reflections 02:06 – Poem: The Conch Bath (plus excerpt from Steve’s performance at ALSO Festival) 09:00 – Poem: Not All Men 12:08 – Poem: Creation Envy 13:47 – Poem: Let Me Celebrate You Now 15:24 – Robin and Steve on the point of music Watch the video version (including Robin onstage and Steve in the lake at ALSO Festival): 📺 youtube.com/@StevePretty Extras and support: 🎟 £15 tickets for Wilton’s show on 30 April with code PRETTYAPR25 🌐 Website, mailing list, Patreon and more: originofthepieces.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We grill comedian and all-round enthusiast ROBIN INCE for the five tracks he will meet in Hell! Robin has been a stand-up comedian since the early nineties. He is the author of several books, including I'm A Joke And So Are You and Bibliomaniac , and is the co-creator and co-presenter, with Professor Brian Cox, of BBC Radio 4's The Infinite Monkey Cage . That barely scratches the surface of what Robin does, however: The Guardian called Robin a 'becardiganed polymath' which just about covers it. Robin talked to us about writing poetry, being in a band, doing comedy in the 90s, vegetarianism, finding his niche, the Scala cinema, meeting George Michael, why he can't drive, AND he gave us seven songs instead of the usual five. He also talked about how he deals with social media pile-ons, and media storms - following this recent interview where he talked about being bullied by Ricky Gervais. Head to https://www.patreon.com/hellishpod to access episodes early and ad free, where you will find out which artists our guests will meet in Hell. You'll also get our two pilot episodes, and a bunch of other stuff depending which tier you pick - including the chance to come and work for Hell's H.R. department! If you just want to be nice/bribe your way out of Hell then you can also tip us over at https://www.ko-fi.com/hellishpod You can pre-order Robin's next book, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal , from our bookshop https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/hellish You can also get books written by our other guests, and a choice selection of Hell literature. Help us out by ordering from us! Find us on Spotify to hear the songs on Robin's Infernal Playlist in full, as well as the Ultimate Infernal Playlist which combines the choices of every damned soul we've met so far. https://tinyurl.com/hellishpod You can find us/beg for absolution on social media... Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hellish_pod Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/hellishpod TikTok: www.tiktok.com/hellishpod FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: www.instagram.com/hellish_pod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/hellishpod.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hellish_pod Facebook: www.facebook.com/hellishpodcast </p

This week on the show we're delighted to present the legend that is Robin Ince ! Robin is an acclaimed stand-up, star of Infinite Monkey Cage, podcast host and the author of Importance of Being Interested , I'm a Joke , Bibliomaniac and more! We talked to him outside the Tom Thumb Theatre in Margate (sorry about the extraneous noise) about obsessive book collecting, Kurt Vonnegut's library, the importance of art and what to say when you meet Patti Smith. Find out more about all the books mentioned by visiting our Bookshop.org store. Order your copy of Daisy's new novel Pity Party RIGHT HERE and see book tour dates at Daisy's Substack... BOOKS Robin Ince - Bibliomaniac Rosie Dixon - Confessions from a Package Tour Rosie Dixon - Confessions of a Physical WRAC Jeremy Cooper - Brian Geoff Dyer - Zona Geoff Dyer - Colour of Memory Geoff Dyer - But Beautiful Lisa Jewell - Ralph's Party Boris and Arkady Strugatsky - Roadside Picnic Geoff Dyer - Broadsword Calling Danny Boy Various - For Ian Charleson: A Tribute Nancy Friday - My Secret Garden Margaret Rutherford - Autobiography Margaret Rutherford - A Blithe Spirit Robert Helpmann - Album Kenneth Williams - Diaries William Hughes - Performance Henry Williamson - Tarka the Otter Josie Long - Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't Fern Brady - Strong Female Character Katherine May - Wintering Jean Rhys - Good Morning Midnight Sinead O Connor - Rememberings Diana Athill - Stet Jean Rhys - Wide Sargasso Sea Miranda Seymour - Haunted Life of Jean Rhys Jean Rhys - Letters Camilla Grudova - Children of Paradise Camilla Grudova - Dolls Alphabet Octavia Butler - Parable of the Sower Toni Morrison - Beloved Margaret Atwood - Handmaid's Tale Lewis Hancox - Welcome To St Hell Natasha Walter - Living Dolls Natasha Walter - Before the Light Fades The Cut - Assisted Suicide... Miranda July - All Fours Laura Bates - Men Who Hate Women Natalie Haynes - Divine Might Sam Hunter - Robert Rauschenberg Olivia Laing - Funny Weather John Updike - More Matter William Burroughs - Junky Alexander Trocchi - Cain's Book Gabriel Garcia Marquez - 100 Years of Solitude Michael Blair & Joe Bucciero - Young Marble Giants' Colossal Youth Martin Ed Myrone - Gothic Reader Colin MacInnes - Absolute Beginners Sinead Gleason & Kim Gordon - This Woman's Work Patricia Highsmith - Strangers on a Train Patricia Highsmith - Price of Salt Arundhati Roy - AZADI Alan Moore - Lost Girls John Hegley - New & Selected Potatoes John Le Carre - Letters Polly Barton - Fifty Sounds Polly Barton - Porn Ronan Hession - Leonard & Hungry Paul Maggie Nelson - Bluets Edna O'Brien - Country Girls Claire Keegan - Foster <p style='color:grey; font-s