Shame is Delicious

Aug 28 2023 48 ep. 50 mins 46

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Comedians Darren Harriott and Eshaan Akbar revel in shame – yours, and theirs. Taking a close look at the shameful, the shameless, and those who embody both, every week.

Produced by Owen Hughes and Alice Rosenthal.

Darren is going on tour - buy tickets here!

Come and see us live at the Cheerful Earful festival.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shame Ed Delicious #4 - with Sikisa

Aug 28 2023 53 mins

Another recording from Darren's home in Edinburgh - with the fabulous Sikisa. There's chat about followers, step counts and chicken - and is Darren's new moustache a fashion choice or a mid-life crisis? Audio edited by Alice Rosenthal, video produced by Owen Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shame Ed Delicious #3 - with Hannah Byczkowski

Aug 21 2023 56 mins

Darren's still in Edinburgh - and this week he's joined by the star of the Traitors - Hannah Byczkowski. They talk about TV game shows, comedy icks and there's yet another shameful food combo. Audio edited by Alice Rosenthal, video produced by Owen Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shame Ed Delicious #2 - with Avital Ash

Aug 14 2023 48 mins

Another in our special series of podcasts - recorded in Darren's Edinburgh lodgings - this week he's joined by LA comic Avital Ash. This is a slightly more deep and serious chat than normal - but with it's fair share of shame - and masturbation (obviously). TW: Suicide. Audio edited by Alice Rosenthal, video produced by Owen Hughes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

Shame Ed Delicious #1 - with Tadiwa Mahlunge

Aug 07 2023 45 mins

The first in a special series of podcasts - recorded in Darren's "incel with money" hangout in Edinburgh - and he's joined by Tadiwa Mahlunge. They discuss how to get that Best Newcomer nomination, how many previews is too many previews, and forget to discuss whether all the mics are actually turned on (shameful). Audio edited by Alice Rosenthal, video produced by Owen Hughes. Hos

#44 Shawarma shame and school stories with Laura Smyth

Jul 31 2023 64 mins

Eshaan and Darren are joined by the fabulous Laura Smyth, to discuss the joy of East London, how an accent makes takeaway sound better, and whether clips are good for comedy. There's also chat about Laura's time as a teacher, Eshaan's medical issues and Darren's hatred of anything water related. Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesDarren is going on tour - buy tickets here!F

#43 Apple juice shame and dancing feet with Emmanuel Sonubi

Jul 24 2023 56 mins

Eshaan and Darren are joined by Edinburgh award nominated comedian Emmanuel Sonubi to discuss the most revolting late night drink there has ever been, Emmanuel's dancing past and whether we should all get behind Darren "twitter blue tick" Harriott's new social media obsession.Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesDarren is going on tour - buy tickets here!Emmanuel is at the fr

#42 -Shot put shame and propelled ignorance

Jul 17 2023 62 mins

If you've always wondered what Olympic sports Eshaan and Darren think they'd win at - then your time has come. Also some truly shameful lack of knowledge around physics, transport and reality... and of course, some opinions on food.Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesDarren is going on tour - buy tickets here!Come and see us at the Cheerful Earful Podcast Festival. Hosted on

#41 - All inclusive shame and medical maladies

Jul 10 2023 50 mins

Eshaan is back from a lads lads lads trip to Tenerife so Darren (and you get to hear all the REALLY gory details). There's also a helpful explanation of the true meaning of Sharia, Chai and Naan and would you order corn with your chicken? It's genuinely the most revolting episode yet. Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesDarren is going on tour - buy tickets here!Come and see

#40 - Hotel shame and sexy podcasts - with Helen Bauer

Jul 03 2023 70 mins

Darren and Eshaan are joined by podcasting Queen Helen Bauer to hear all about her dramatic upbringing, the worst thing that can happen to a person in a hotel, and how to really kill the mood - with a podcast. Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesDarren is going on tour - buy tickets here!Helen's special is out soon and she's on tour in the Autumn. Come and see us at the Chee

#39 - Fishy shame and buried jokes - with Stephen Buchanan

Jun 26 2023 62 mins

Darren and Eshaan are joined by the amazing Stephen Buchanan to discuss his career and life highlights, what happened at a fisherman's supper, a disturbing genital obsession and how you can hide the jokes that will haunt you forever. Produced by Alice Rosenthal and Owen HughesEshaan is on tour - buy tickets here!Darren is going on tour too - buy tickets here!Stephen is at the Fring