Episodes

  • When Award Shows Go Wrong

    When Award Shows Go Wrong
    Feb 19 2026
    How do the BRITs deal with sweary artists? What happens when an awards show goes off script? Who are the greatest voice actors of all time? In this Awards Show Special, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde delve into the world of seating plans and citation readers. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Max Archer Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • The Gen-Z Trend Killing Pop Music

    The Gen-Z Trend Killing Pop Music
    Feb 17 2026
    How has Britney made $200m from her back catalog? Can gambling sites save live TV? Is pop music finally dead? Betting sites Kalshi and Polymarkets offer odds on every possible outcome in media and politics - can their enormous pockets reinvigorate live television? Richard Osman reveals conversations with big industry players that think just that. Britney Spears has netted a reported $200 million dollars for the rights to her back catalog, what does this tell us about the music industry, and the worrying trend for Fauxstalgia? Recommendations: Richard: Hitster (Game) Small Prophets (BBC2) Marina: Arcadia at The Old Vic Winter Olympics (BBC) The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Who Is The Most Powerful Person In Hollywood?

    Who Is The Most Powerful Person In Hollywood?
    Feb 12 2026
    How does the world of red carpet jewellery work, and why has Margot Robbie been sporting bracelets made of human hair? Who won the Disney succession battle? And do stand-ups actually enjoy crowd work? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about celebrity jewels, Hollywood hierarchies and Richard's favourite font. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: James Clayton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Bad Bunny, Bondage & Dragon Sex

    Bad Bunny, Bondage & Dragon Sex
    Feb 10 2026
    Why did Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance rile MAGA up? Who’s to blame for the bloodbath at the Washington Post? And why do all the spiciest TV shows feature a cottage? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss female desire on screen, why film studios have been slow to capitalise on it, and what they’d title a gay hockey romance. Bad Bunny’s halftime Super Bowl show angered Trump, but what does it tell us about the NFL’s plan to draw in new viewers? The publisher of the Washington Post has stepped down - what does this tell us about Jeff Bezos’s plans for his media empire? And should you ever fire someone over Zoom? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • The Worst Celebrity Ads Of All Time

    The Worst Celebrity Ads Of All Time
    Feb 5 2026
    Why is Jude Law's Uber Eats advert leaving a bad taste in everyone's mouths? How much do contestants get paid to go on The Traitors? And what are the production secrets behind creating luxury sets? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions about production design, brand deals, soap operas and more. The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • The Ryan Reynolds You Don't See

    The Ryan Reynolds You Don't See
    Feb 3 2026
    What do Ryan Reynold's unsealed texts tell us about his power in Hollywood? Why has the world’s biggest TikToker sold his entire identity for a billion dollars? What did Marina think of the Melania documentary? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde discuss explain how Ryan Reynolds texts fit into the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni drama, and what they tell us about how power and fame in Tinseltown. TikTok superstar Khaby Lame has signed over his brand and AI likeness for an eye-watering sum - but what does the deal mean for the future of influencing? And Marina went to see the Melania documentary so you don’t have to. But has it actually been a success? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Joey McCarthy & Charlie Rodwell Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Did Star Trek Invent The Mobile Phone?

    Did Star Trek Invent The Mobile Phone?
    Jan 29 2026
    What is the greatest invention from film and TV? Could Marina replace Oprah in the future? Why was Batman almost Canadian? Richard Osman and Marina Hyde answer your questions from the world of TV, celebrity and stand up. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Joe Pettit Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • The Beckhams vs The Peltz: Class War

    The Beckhams vs The Peltz: Class War
    Jan 27 2026
    Do regular people care about The Beckham Family Feud? Is Robbie William better than The Beatles? Is Alan Carr the hardest working man in showbiz? A week on from Brooklyn Beckham's bombshell Instagram story, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde assess the damage and ask the important question: why was Becks at Davos? Robbie Williams' newest album 'Britpop' has topped The Beatles UK no1 record, but will it last? Richard has thoughts. Alan Carr is currently fronting eight UK television shows - how does he have the time? For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton & Joey McCarthy Assistant Producer: Imee Marriott Senior Producer: Joey McCarthy Social Producer: Bex Tyrrell Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins