Suck It Weekly, Volume 19 (Advance Reaction Poll)

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David Hayden

Levellers-One way Glastonbury- good quality, biggest audience in Glastonbury history because it was before they put the fence in.

Lewis Barrett

Still suggesting A Bridge Too Far, Downfall and The Crying Game for the movie list.

Hadewijch

Fellow fan too!!! 😀

I started listening to the Goons when I was teenager in the late 90s - I actually wanted to pursue a career in radio comedy but instead I became a stand-up and now work behind the scenes in TV. Spike was a huge inspiration. Me and my best mate used to make very silly videos and they were totally inspired by Spike. The war diaries are brilliant. I've only just discovered the audio versions so I'm looking forward to going through those.

Duncan Hart

I suggested Spike. I so happy to find a fellow obsessive😁 I have a feeling a lot of their audience won't even know who he is and that breaks my heart. We wouldn't have all of modern surrealist humour without good old Spak! I have never laughed so hard out loud as when I read his War diaries but listening to him read them is even better because he does all his silly voices and breaks into giggles. Have you heard them?

Elizabeth Cushway

Good luck with the move Spencer! I think the Restream setup actually works really well, way better than I imagined it would - it doesn't feel that different to when you guys are in the same room. I'm here for whatever content you drop, especially the Peep Show reactions!

Rory Elliott

I hope the move goes smoothly and the change of location is good for your career. You deserve some luck and to be happy! I'm sure Daniel will miss you but as far as the Restream setup, it seems to work really well? I think so anyway.

Jazz Chilli

I remember that wonderwall cover is pretty cool, but also worth checking william shatners version of "common people" by pulp; spoken word but somehow it works

John McCormack

If you guys are after some good Scottish comedian content that you haven’t already covered Daniel Sloss is a good shout, two particular routines of which are religion and the other one swearing are particularly good. His accent is also not as thick so he will be easier to understand for more people.

Daniel Sheargold

The 5 minute clip above is from a documentary and features an animated version of the radio show The Goons. It will servre as an excellent introduction as to why he's held in such high regard. Spike waa also a brilliant raconteur on chat shows where he discuses his early life and career during World War 2 - which was prematurely ended when a shell exploded next to his head. His war dairies are hands down some of the funniest books I've ever read. I'll see if I can find some suitable clips for you to look at. Anyway, in the meantime - Prince Charles was a huge fan of Spike Milligan and when Spike received his lifetime achievement award at the British Comedy Awards he sent Spike this message. Anyway Milligans response absolutely floored the audience. I remember watching it live. It was hysterical... https://youtu.be/TkOAUht3G5o

Duncan Hart

Great news on double uploads, sorting out your living arrangements and watching Fire Saga! Huge fan of the film - soppy, silly, sentimental but good heartwarming fun. Hugely underrated. Anyway I voted for Spike Milligan. The man was a genius and without him and The Goons there would be no Monty Python. He laid the foundations with brilliant surreal comedy. His playfulness with logic and reason for comedic effect was truly outstanding. You should try and check out Q which was a precursor to Monty Python. The radio series The Goons was absolutely ground breaking and still to this day contains moments that are the pinnacle of British Comedy. Have a look at this short sketch to get a flavour https://youtu.be/VRuglNgV_28

Duncan Hart