James Acaster Became a Stand-Up Comedian to Infiltrate a Gang of Drug Dealers

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  • James Acaster talks about his Hecklers Welcome tour, his vision for getting an alligator suit for his musical collective, Temps, and shares how he started his true crime podcast, Springleaf.
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  • @jessk457
    @jessk457 Год назад +9011

    F***king love James Acaster! A man who knows a bush is warmer than a bench.

    • @corvidsRcool
      @corvidsRcool Год назад +312

      That story had no right to be that damn funny. Only James.

    • @liquidfrost1499
      @liquidfrost1499 Год назад +363

      So there I was in a dress with a bag over my head

    • @skylarmccormick8379
      @skylarmccormick8379 Год назад +276

      But are the leaves gentrified? 😂

    • @user-sj5bw5yk6s
      @user-sj5bw5yk6s Год назад +111

      OMG did not expect that reference! WILTY rules!

    • @cerdas1814
      @cerdas1814 Год назад +127

      And someone who knows how to properly cabbage people!

  • @joshuaaspinall5524
    @joshuaaspinall5524 Год назад +1080

    As a brit, listening to the audience not being sure when to laugh is excellent. Absolute national treasure.

    • @3506Dodge
      @3506Dodge 11 месяцев назад +48

      He's doing a 'persona' which is not a common form of comedy in the US. They aren't sure if that's really him or a comedy persona.

    • @joshuaaspinall5524
      @joshuaaspinall5524 11 месяцев назад +64

      @@3506Dodge I kind of get you, but most US standups are still in a persona in their comedy, Bill Burr being an obvious example. I think it's more the absurdity of the persona and how that's delivered with a very juxtaposed calmness. In US, larger than life personas are delivered with larger than life body language and tone, whereas in UK, the very nature of this comedic relationship mismatching is the joke itself.

    • @seldom_bucket
      @seldom_bucket 11 месяцев назад +8

      @@Plethorality ah pretty much a brit then when it comes to humour.
      You aussies are literally the the best of working class brits, all the other colonies feel a bit alien but ozzys are just desert brits (i honestly mean that in the most positive way, no offence meant comparing you to us)

    • @joestevenson5568
      @joestevenson5568 8 месяцев назад +13

      ​@@3506Dodgewhat are you talking about. Almost all American comedians play personas. It's just that theyre brash and offensive instead of anything more subtle.

    • @3506Dodge
      @3506Dodge 8 месяцев назад

      @@joestevenson5568 which ones?

  • @ohaicookies
    @ohaicookies Год назад +4533

    Seth is clearly a genuine fan of James and it's SO fun to watch

    • @turicanelynk
      @turicanelynk Год назад +34

      how can't you be? British Comedy is so Far ahead of American at the Moment..
      and James ACASTER is one of the best...
      JAMES CORDON..
      the exception confirms the rule 😉

    • @nomimalone7520
      @nomimalone7520 Год назад +15

      He's providing perfect setups and loving it

    • @spthibault
      @spthibault Год назад +5

      I swear it's British Conan O'Brian. Lol

    • @DoobieFerguson
      @DoobieFerguson Год назад +7

      @@spthibault Na Conan has entirely too much confidence. British humor is extremely self-depricating which Conan only does when he talks about his pasty white skin and even then sometimes he makes that into a thing to be confident about.

    • @madcapglass1454
      @madcapglass1454 Год назад

      @@turicanelynk
      He's great, but Dave is still doing his thing and he'll probably go down as the greatest that ever did it. Still haven't seen a British comic as good as Chappelle, this guy is good, but closer to Jeselnik's level than he is to Chappelle. I like some of Ricky Gervais' older stuff too, but you should recommend some more Brit comics since they're so much better than ours are right now, would love to check some out.

  • @SmallCaz
    @SmallCaz Год назад +5700

    James Acaster being interviewed by Seth Meyers is like finding out your work friend and your school friend know each other, it’s not abnormal but it’s a weird crossover of two very separate parts of your life.

    • @user-sj5bw5yk6s
      @user-sj5bw5yk6s Год назад +114

      Such an accurate metaphor i can't even

    • @MagicTimeTravel
      @MagicTimeTravel Год назад +78

      it's like Hank Green going on the Horne Section podcast

    • @SmallCaz
      @SmallCaz Год назад +20

      @@MagicTimeTravel hahah ! Exactly! The Hank/Horne venn diagram we never knew existed.

    • @anawkwardbeing7100
      @anawkwardbeing7100 Год назад +9

      OMG HAHAHAHA I LOVE HOW ACCURATE THIS IS

    • @myrineae
      @myrineae Год назад +6

      And you feel cooler by association?

  • @abeearoundapomegranate5333
    @abeearoundapomegranate5333 Год назад +946

    Somehow the fact that the audience was sitting in confused silence except for like three people losing their minds made this so much funnier.

    • @chris_sssss
      @chris_sssss Год назад +62

      British awkward-sarcastic comedy doesn't translate too well to an American audience, I'm glad that the host was on board with it though, James Acaster is definitely within the top 3 rankings for best British comedians right now

    • @Jake-vh6jp
      @Jake-vh6jp Год назад +6

      Thats Americans for ya.

    • @davidspencer343
      @davidspencer343 6 месяцев назад +2

      Lol I'm American and I got all his jokes. Love this dude

    • @natebenz2948
      @natebenz2948 4 месяца назад +22

      The audience is laughing, they're just low in the mix. That's why only the loudest laughs make it through. I hate it when shows mix audio like this because it sounds like the comedian is bombing. This is a common problem at open mics, sometimes the sound guy just butchers the recording.

    • @SPB___
      @SPB___ 3 месяца назад

      ​​@@Jake-vh6jp^ that's an average YT dip$hit comment for ya

  • @FatNorthernBigot
    @FatNorthernBigot Год назад +5372

    When James is being interviewed by someone who gets him, it's comedy gold. 👍

    • @ohnonomorenames
      @ohnonomorenames Год назад +26

      there is a fantastic interview "Seth Meyers and Amber Ruffin at PaleyFest" where towards the end Seth talks about how he approaches interviews. (let me know what you think)

    • @Junksaint
      @Junksaint Год назад +30

      Love his book, love his special, love him every weird British game show he's in...

    • @clothilde1623
      @clothilde1623 Год назад +24

      @@Junksaint “weird”? How dare you! 😉 But to be serious, our panel shows welcome and promote a lot of great budding comedians, many of whom have since found great success (say, John Oliver for example).

    • @KellyBeluscak
      @KellyBeluscak Год назад +3

      Really? I need to be extremely stoned to find him funny.

    • @FatNorthernBigot
      @FatNorthernBigot Год назад +7

      @@KellyBeluscak That's not a glowing endorsement, is it? I think the dog is hilarious when I'm stoned, and she had no comedy patter whatsoever.

  • @weepingangel90
    @weepingangel90 Год назад +3841

    Truly admirable how generous Seth was in this interview. I love James but it is never easy interviewing a character and I haven't seen James so "in character" in a long time. Maybe he turns it up when he's touring, but James was fully his stage personality here and Seth played along perfectly. Completely unfazed by the idiosyncrasies of James's persona and knew exactly how to play along to give James opportunities to be funny. I feel like in another time Seth would have been a masterful straight man in a double act.

    • @nickharvey7233
      @nickharvey7233 Год назад +272

      Exactly my thoughts. James is a rather sensitive, fragile soul (even for a comic) . My suspicion is that, as a defense mechanism, he ramps up the "stagey" persona as the stakes grow higher - breaking into the US is huge for any British comic/musician (and many have failed over the years).

    • @rubyrayne8
      @rubyrayne8 Год назад +139

      @@nickharvey7233 I was thinking the same thing. I just saw him last week and his new set is so vulnerable, so open and so funny. And then seeing him so much in character here was interesting, but totally agree. I’m sure it’s to try and not only entertain but also a default to a possible uncomfy situation. And god bless Seth for being a fan of his, you can tell he is just delighted by James.

    • @rossmcfadden
      @rossmcfadden Год назад +147

      A large part of the Weekend Update anchor role is being the straight man to other comedians, so you could argue he's been in that double act many times over!

    • @weepingangel90
      @weepingangel90 Год назад +79

      @@rossmcfadden Excellent point! Didn't even occur to me. Would be ridiculous of him to be rattled by James when he's had to sit opposite Stefon all those times lol

    • @dielaughing73
      @dielaughing73 Год назад +49

      Seth is very experienced at improv. This stuff seems to be his favourite type of performance

  • @virgilhawkins3390
    @virgilhawkins3390 Год назад +1761

    Seth is unique in interviews in that, as a comedian, he gets what other comedians are going for. He understands the setup for bits and how comedians have to support themselves by finding humor in when their jokes DON'T land. "Ah that didn't get a laugh but let me just roll around here in the mud for a bit so long as I'm down here."

    • @stevedixon8567
      @stevedixon8567 Год назад +58

      Craig Ferguson was good like that too

    • @Junksaint
      @Junksaint Год назад +4

      I read his book lol I know he knows we don't know what a kresh is

    • @OptimusSatanas
      @OptimusSatanas Год назад +39

      Conan is the same way. That why people like burr alway hit homeruns when going onto a conan vehicle.

    • @specialkali
      @specialkali Год назад +6

      @@Junksaint *creche lol

    • @roems6396
      @roems6396 Год назад +2

      Every single talk show host was a comedian

  • @ivyinabottle
    @ivyinabottle Год назад +911

    I had many guesses as to who James would say played the therapist, but David Pumpkins is easily the best answer.

    • @jennymunday7913
      @jennymunday7913 Год назад +86

      I did not expect to get more David Pumpkins lore in my lifetime, and certainly not today, and not from James Acaster.

    • @benzaiten933
      @benzaiten933 Год назад +27

      well when David S. Pumpkins isn't in Ibiza he's a therapist for rich boys!

    • @AdrianColley
      @AdrianColley Год назад

      My guess was Woody Allen.

    • @TheUberjammer
      @TheUberjammer Год назад +4

      He REALLY needed to finish that bit with "Any questions?"

  • @Ou8y2k2
    @Ou8y2k2 Год назад +1222

    Been following James on those British panel shows for years. He's easily one of the greatest comedians of all time.

    • @NT-lq3lq
      @NT-lq3lq Год назад

      *Oh just open the box you pu**y* is one of his greatest lines

    • @punxsydawn
      @punxsydawn Год назад +18

      You should read or listen to his book Classic Scrapes. It's brilliant!

    • @mnqblmmrt
      @mnqblmmrt Год назад +32

      Should check out Taskmaster if you haven't Comedy Gold

    • @harryr2431
      @harryr2431 Год назад +38

      @@mnqblmmrt omg when he got chastised by Greg Davies, I died!

    • @molsondutch93
      @molsondutch93 Год назад +4

      He's definitely my favourite stand up

  • @Richard_Jones
    @Richard_Jones Год назад +561

    James has definitely got that "wasn't cool at school but found a way to make himself feel cooland is damn well sticking with it" vibe. God bless him!

    • @laurenpinschannels
      @laurenpinschannels Год назад +17

      I definitely see where you're coming from but he seems like the cool nerd to me. confident and hilarious cool nerd

    • @RickReasonnz
      @RickReasonnz Год назад +30

      More of a "was always in his own sphere of coolness that no one else understood but now he's made it we're finally catching up"

    • @0228christian
      @0228christian Год назад +7

      He started swearing, that's what made him cool now.

    • @jackjude
      @jackjude 11 месяцев назад

      Why do you think he wasn't cool at school - I would have imagined he was - has he mentioned this?

    • @TPRM1
      @TPRM1 6 месяцев назад +1

      James Acaster, reading this comment:
      “NEVER BEFORE…”

  • @matthewforsee5092
    @matthewforsee5092 Год назад +413

    James Acaster’s Netflix special “Repertoire” is a hilarious masterwork. If you haven’t watched all of it please do. He is a gift in these trying times. His musical knowledge is also incredible and his audio books are great. As you might could tell, he’s my favorite.

    • @Staleyboi12
      @Staleyboi12 Год назад +8

      His off menu podcast with Ed Gamble is hilarious too, they have some great guests.

    • @nathanshuttlesworth7213
      @nathanshuttlesworth7213 Год назад +12

      Also he was my favorite contestant on Taskmaster

    • @uu7794
      @uu7794 Год назад +5

      He was hilarious on Taskmaster

    • @33flights59
      @33flights59 Год назад +5

      Agreed! Absolute genius. He takes the callback to another level.

    • @PikkaBird
      @PikkaBird Год назад +3

      One of the best comedy experiences ever. I love how he backtracks and comes back around with lots of the threads he picks up. And now he's continued another one of them with his undercover cop origins.

  • @RHMGubloid
    @RHMGubloid Год назад +224

    I haven’t seen Seth laugh this much during an interview in ages. He looked like he was having such a good time. Love to see it!

  • @bovinejangles
    @bovinejangles Год назад +67

    I love that like 3 people are howling and everyone else is dead silent 😂😂😂 James is officially a 'true comic' as they say in New Yoyk

  • @morganchatham5565
    @morganchatham5565 Год назад +153

    It’s so funny to see James on American comedy shows because he doesn’t put on a vulnerable/relatable persona that American audiences value. Watching Americans try to figure out how to engage with him in entertaining every time, truly one of the greats

  • @sarahhardy8649
    @sarahhardy8649 Год назад +180

    I love his tale of a feud with a child. It’s hilarious.

    • @lisa408t
      @lisa408t Год назад +21

      Ahh haa... The Cabbage!

  • @blindsightedkill
    @blindsightedkill Год назад +364

    He's always the best at nerd rage. One of my favorites is the Cabbage story

    • @epichaiku
      @epichaiku Год назад +7

      How many times have you listened to the entire thing? I'm I think at three....

    • @skylarmccormick8379
      @skylarmccormick8379 Год назад +24

      Came here looking for this comment. I was floored when it was his story that was true. 😂 I was CRYING laughing. One of my favorite WILTY episodes. Also if you haven’t already, search “I accidentally bought a horse”

    • @cobrasys
      @cobrasys Год назад +2

      @@skylarmccormick8379 I honestly don't know which WILTY story I like the best, between those 2.

    • @travelwell6049
      @travelwell6049 Год назад +1

      @@epichaiku you mean from the WILTY episode or from Classic Scrapes with Josh Widdicombe?

    • @epichaiku
      @epichaiku Год назад +2

      @@travelwell6049 the Classic Scrapes compilation that’s like an hour. But I love the WILTY TOO! I think it was edited into the compilation… just search for James and Cabbages and it should come up.

  • @nii_amart
    @nii_amart Год назад +1950

    The American audience still doesn't get his humour but he's one of the funniest comedians in the world imo. So glad Seth gets it. Hopefully he gets more popular in the US with his current tour

    • @annjoski2711
      @annjoski2711 Год назад +21

      So true - living in Britain for 27 years he is truly hilarious!

    • @crackysr2961
      @crackysr2961 Год назад +128

      there was at least 1 guy in the audience loving it

    • @Quantum_Magnus
      @Quantum_Magnus Год назад +45

      I hope so, too. I found out who he was because of the UK Taskmaster, and he’s gold.

    • @alexubel
      @alexubel Год назад +49

      Comedy/Humor is very subjective. It isn't about getting it; they probably just didn't find it funny. I like James myself, but his humor isn't for everyone.

    • @watchersmith806
      @watchersmith806 Год назад +5

      Is that what it is? I thought maybe he infiltrated the drug dealers a bit too successfully. Lived in England for two years; still don't get this guy 🙄

  • @sfbayareagirl
    @sfbayareagirl 5 месяцев назад +24

    James Acaster is the best. Massive cabbages to that man.

  • @skunkrat01
    @skunkrat01 Год назад +611

    Omfg I could not love James more. So cool he is getting more exposure

    • @sanseijedi
      @sanseijedi Год назад +9

      Got to know of him from his appearances on British game shows & have been a maneuver since. He's not everyone's cuppa, but I'm a big fan.

    • @travelwell6049
      @travelwell6049 Год назад +4

      @@sanseijedi basingstoke leaves

    • @gertrudelaronge6864
      @gertrudelaronge6864 Год назад +4

      @@travelwell6049 cabbages.

    • @orangeants
      @orangeants Год назад +3

      ​@@gertrudelaronge6864 a red dress

    • @shallydoul
      @shallydoul Год назад +2

      It's part of his exposure therapy :D

  • @MrElliotholman
    @MrElliotholman Год назад +89

    Seeing James on late night breaking into America after watching him for years in England. It's like seeing your friend in a Marvel movie, I feel irrationally proud of him.

  • @GreatCharade
    @GreatCharade Год назад +193

    Looking forward to hearing two hours of 'Say your prayers man! Say your prayers!' once Spring leaf comes out 😂

  • @MB-xw1tu
    @MB-xw1tu Год назад +255

    Not only did I get to enjoy Seth cracking up at James, I got to enjoy Acaster being Acaster. AND I got to learn that he's touring the US.
    I think that Alligator made an appearance on Hypothetical? Maybe?

    • @okaypotatoe
      @okaypotatoe Год назад +29

      Party gator was on the Jonathan Ross show a couple years ago. He went on in the full outfit

    • @travelwell6049
      @travelwell6049 Год назад

      @@okaypotatoe was it Graham Norton too?

    • @JamesKennedy33
      @JamesKennedy33 Год назад

      US.... of A

    • @MB-xw1tu
      @MB-xw1tu Год назад

      @@okaypotatoe yes yes. I didn't feel like hypothetical was right but I couldn't remember another reasonable venue... but Jonathon Ross is probably the only other venue that is reasonable.

    • @brandog1391
      @brandog1391 Год назад

      I found out he was touring about a month ago but the only show near me was already sold out. I'm so bummed out about it.

  • @pastramicheesemonster4873
    @pastramicheesemonster4873 Год назад +213

    I love that Seth loves him 😂 sometimes he gets interviewed by people who just don't get it at all

    • @jennydyson7024
      @jennydyson7024 Год назад

      Nah so much funnier when they don't get it

  • @RockYouVideos
    @RockYouVideos Год назад +132

    James’ bit on Egyptian artifacts and heritage cultural items in British museums is hilarious. First I saw of him and made me an instant fan.

    • @airubbertoe12
      @airubbertoe12 Год назад +1

      It was greek artifacts (the elgin marbles), but definitely applicable to egyptian artifacts too. Really prescient insight ahead of the whole de-accession movement. Last Week Tonight just caught up like 6 years later

    • @airubbertoe12
      @airubbertoe12 Год назад +1

      Also just extremely funny. The man is a national treasure unto himself

    • @hi-ve1cw
      @hi-ve1cw Год назад +4

      It is a funny bit, but its also a bit of an exaggeration. The majority of stuff in the british museum comes from british history, or was purchased legally from other countries. The amount that was actually stolen is less than many people think

    • @airubbertoe12
      @airubbertoe12 Год назад +4

      @@hi-ve1cw How could I possibly disagree with such a well-sourced rejoinder?

    • @henrylangstaff624
      @henrylangstaff624 Год назад

      Lol purchased legally from a sovereign freely elected government 💯

  • @crimps321
    @crimps321 Год назад +853

    I really really wish Seth would have Alex Horne and/or Greg Davies on the show. Or progressively get all the British comedians who have been on Taskmaster as guests. I NEED IT

    • @captainunderpants200
      @captainunderpants200 Год назад +64

      JOE WILKINSON! He'd blow Seth's mind.

    • @bradleybarnett9545
      @bradleybarnett9545 Год назад

      @@captainunderpants200 that'd be pissing lovely, eh?

    • @bluejadeblue
      @bluejadeblue Год назад +10

      i would LOVE to see alex on an american talk show!!

    • @pechaa
      @pechaa Год назад +12

      Taskmaster, Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You, … all the panel shows.

    • @TSNYLDN
      @TSNYLDN Год назад +16

      LITTLE Alex Horne!!!

  • @wmyates17
    @wmyates17 Год назад +87

    James is genuinely the funniest comedian Britain has to offer so it’s brilliant to see him getting exposure in America

  • @peanutbutterpanda19
    @peanutbutterpanda19 Год назад +48

    I don't know why it works so well for his comedy but Acaster is almost always specifically looking off camera during the punch line of any of his jokes and somehow it just makes the delivery even funnier to me.

  • @needmusicnow7
    @needmusicnow7 Год назад +117

    I love how he refuses to look away from the audience. A true showman

  • @putrii4450
    @putrii4450 Год назад +107

    Omg FINALLY!!! After seeing him having the interview with seth, via zoom ive been dying to see him came to the studio! James as always is a delight to watch!!

  • @guyfrom07
    @guyfrom07 Год назад +37

    The word "underrated" should have James Acaster's photo next to it in the dictionary!
    LOVE this guy!!!

  • @giuliana413
    @giuliana413 Год назад +61

    Those were some deep Acaster gag cuts! And I love how Seth is clearly a genuine fan of his comedic repertoire!

  • @bswantner2
    @bswantner2 Год назад +36

    Pat Springleaf is a legend. "Say your prayers!" I hope his new podcast ends with the greatest song ever made every time.

  • @casbot71
    @casbot71 Год назад +17

    His self help book on quitting social media really works. I haven't posted a single online comment since I … _oh damn._

  • @MarkArnoldMusic
    @MarkArnoldMusic Год назад +9

    The crown jewel of Kettering.

  • @nickfoster6205
    @nickfoster6205 Год назад +32

    Seth is so generous, he was the same when they did the Zoom interview. It’s so great when the interviewer is a genuine fan of their guest.

  • @BenjaminIMeszaros
    @BenjaminIMeszaros Год назад +283

    James is easily one of the greatest comedians alive today

  • @tbz1551
    @tbz1551 Год назад +63

    What I love about this is that anyone who's not familiar with him doesn't realize he does actually have all these things on the go for real lol...plus other podcasts and shows. He's brilliant! His "Classic Scrapes" audiobook or XFM clips I will listen to forever. Great to see Seth genuinely enjoys his style and brain!

  • @aduck2825
    @aduck2825 Год назад +55

    seth meyers x james acaster is exactly the kind of energy this world needs rn

  • @mathildevhargon9760
    @mathildevhargon9760 Год назад +39

    I am a 70 yr old woman and James is my absolute favourite comedian

    • @user-sj5bw5yk6s
      @user-sj5bw5yk6s Год назад

      You are a legend Mathilde and good job on staying young queen

  • @GrantGelinasBrown
    @GrantGelinasBrown Год назад +167

    I've never heard of this guy. I'm not even done this video but I love his humour, and quirkiness. I sense a RUclips "rabbit hole" of him coming on today!

    • @danie9171
      @danie9171 Год назад

      Here’s a start down the rabbit hole ruclips.net/video/ct40CLTCC7A/видео.html

    • @themorales6
      @themorales6 Год назад +7

      That often happens to me after a Seth interview. 😊

    • @belindareid3059
      @belindareid3059 Год назад +43

      Enjoy! I recommend staying with his season of Taskmaster, as well as his many appearances on Mock The Week.

    • @Dumpknoedel
      @Dumpknoedel Год назад +20

      Look him up on taskmaster

    • @ninapjust7165
      @ninapjust7165 Год назад +27

      I might start with would i lie to you before taskmaster. I know some People who do not like him at first or dont understand his appearance on tm if that is their first exposure to him.

  • @richardsimon4135
    @richardsimon4135 Год назад +38

    I had never heard of this guy before. He's absolutely hilarious! Love the deadpan delivery.

    • @scaram0uche
      @scaram0uche Год назад +13

      He's got 4 specials on Netflix! It is a good place to start!

    • @lisa408t
      @lisa408t Год назад +1

      Search YT for the season w/ him on it from Taskmaster! Fantastic!! *plus The Big Fat Quiz show & Will I Lie To You shows from the UK, also on YT....he is so funny on all of those shows!

  • @craiiiggoesrawr4543
    @craiiiggoesrawr4543 Год назад +5

    That was such a good interview. Seth Meyers seemed like her really “got” James Acaster, who is IMHO one of the best British comedians

  • @ruthwindham1554
    @ruthwindham1554 Год назад +14

    He didn't even have time to mention the Off Menu podcast he does with Ed Gamble - only the GOAT of podcasts!

  • @reedclippings8991
    @reedclippings8991 5 месяцев назад +8

    As someone who actually feels as awkward as Acaster pretends to be. Love this.

  • @dyjaun94
    @dyjaun94 Год назад +17

    They weren’t ready for this man’s genius at first. Love this man

  • @toddbridges8834
    @toddbridges8834 3 месяца назад +5

    Without a doubt, the best interview ever. I have watched this clip hundreds of times, and it never fails. Crèche =gold.

  • @ThestuffthatSaralikes
    @ThestuffthatSaralikes Год назад +17

    This interview is a perfect example of Seth’s amazing interview style. He knows when and how to let the comic just *go* but he can reel em’ back in too and it’s just GOOD. It takes a mind that’s a lil warped to be able to handle James. Brilliantly done segment!!
    And WHERE does he find all the burnt orange and brown!? And olive. Lovelovelove.

  • @jimihendricks5602
    @jimihendricks5602 Год назад +49

    I'm really happy to see his career doing well, especially since I don't get to see him on Mock the Week anymore.
    A great panelist and hilarious comedian. Thanks Late Night for having him, Cheers Mister Acaster, thanks for the laughs!

    • @Jewlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
      @Jewlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Год назад +8

      Ooof, didn’t expect to get the gut punch of remembering mock the week is gone from the late night comment section but here it is. Rip

    • @leelid4376
      @leelid4376 Год назад +2

      Awww He was awesome doing 'scenes we'd like to see', The cuckoo clock line was a pure genius. I loved him on Taskmaster, the rant he did about building an extension was amazing.

  • @Fatwreckman
    @Fatwreckman Год назад +22

    James Acaster is just so effortlessly funny. Incredible talent.

  • @1personiam
    @1personiam Год назад +41

    It's like worlds collide seeing these two together, just wish James' tour didn't sell out so fast

    • @matthewsullivan101
      @matthewsullivan101 Год назад +1

      I spent so much money on resold tickets but it was so worth it.

    • @jenniferd37
      @jenniferd37 Год назад +2

      My problem was that he was only here for one night on the exact same night as Sarah Millican and I’d bought her ticket before I heard about his show. I was bummed that I couldn’t see both of them!

  • @travisinthetrunk
    @travisinthetrunk Год назад +17

    I love his take on The British Museum.

  • @chimpinaneckbrace
    @chimpinaneckbrace Год назад +30

    His grandfather cabbaged me to my face.

    • @renchiaarendse3042
      @renchiaarendse3042 Год назад +2

      Bring in the out of had prank with a small boy

    • @jareddaneman1251
      @jareddaneman1251 Год назад +1

      I want it to be made clear, I hate this child and I am furious he made it on this show

  • @Talkingperfectly-loud
    @Talkingperfectly-loud Год назад +9

    I love that you can see the camera shaking from the camera person laughing at 6:26😂

  • @maloojisloves6586
    @maloojisloves6586 Год назад +60

    I don’t think the majority of Americans will be able to appreciate James’ level of genius, but the ones that do sure will be pleased. He’s operating on a completely different level from the majority of us. I love it! ❤M

    • @chris_sssss
      @chris_sssss Год назад +6

      This type of British sarcastic, awkward comedy unfortunately doesn't usually translate too well to an American audience, I'm glad to see the host seeing the comedy genius and some of the audience, James will forever be in my top 3 British comedians, gotta represent Kettering 🙏🙏😂

    • @anthonyjs8048
      @anthonyjs8048 Год назад +2

      "Unable to appreciate his level of genius" is probably not what you mean here, you come off as condescending. "Cultural differences," maybe? Personally I think he's fantastic, but struggle to see how his nationality makes him inaccessible. if you've watched a lot of both British and American comics, maybe you can tell me, is his style more common amongst his peers in the UK than in the usa? Is there something else about his act that is specifically "British?"

    • @sjs9698
      @sjs9698 10 месяцев назад +3

      @@anthonyjs8048 i guess the awkwardness thing? or the use of implied/subtextual jokes? no doubt examples of either exist in american comedians, but stuff like that is quite core to the uk comedy scene (which is, obviously, very much smaller...) honestly i don't think most brits get his verion of it though. he's adapted it to fit him so his style is pretty much unique afaik.

  • @linusahiru2913
    @linusahiru2913 Год назад +9

    At the Seattle show(first stop in this tour) he did the Macaulay Culkin my girl bit, and my only "heckle" the whole show was yelling exposure therapy during it which he responded positively to. The fact he added it to his description makes me smile so fucking much.

    • @thehearingaid
      @thehearingaid Год назад

      curious if he referenced any of his other shows on this tour, I saw this one just over a month ago and it was the most insane show - so waiting to see if he ever mentions it on any of his pod appearances.

  • @jayare6691
    @jayare6691 Год назад +19

    Seth giggling at everything James says is a very good representation of how I would be if given the chance to interview James

  • @guillermobarron9194
    @guillermobarron9194 Год назад +14

    I went to see James in SF a week ago, it was great, just amazing. I'm so happy to move "watching James Acaster live" from my life's to-do list to my to-done list.

  • @charsobishi
    @charsobishi Год назад +13

    I randomly came across clips of him on "would I lie to you?" and he is brilliant!!

  • @benkn1002
    @benkn1002 Год назад +31

    This guy is a masterclass in sarcasm!

  • @elizaheathen
    @elizaheathen Год назад +27

    *just saw James in Austin and he was phenomenal*
    for those yet to see him, if you plan to heckle better be ready to get absolutely annihilated
    he dismantled a man in my row
    having him on is another reason Seth is the best

    • @bobtheskutterbot
      @bobtheskutterbot Год назад

      I saw him in SF last week. Did Austin get the Newark story? James said he wouldn't do that in NYC and I am curious whether he did if any New Yorkers are reading this... In general, James commented that the SF audience seemed too concerned with his mental health.

  • @richyglitched
    @richyglitched 3 месяца назад +6

    James. Keeping 1960's colour pallets alive and kicking

  • @thensome8663
    @thensome8663 Год назад +13

    You can tell why Seth was head writer at SNL, he is kind of the personification of "yes and" even with someone who the audience isn't familiar with.

  • @anonymousR7
    @anonymousR7 2 месяца назад +1

    I can honestly picture James doing a run of jokes and finishing each one with "that one goes out to Seth! Seth Meyers!"

  • @kenshinjenna
    @kenshinjenna Год назад +35

    That was gold! So gold I almost wonder if the two of them wrote the interview together ahead of time. If that was all "off of the cuff", then that was some of the best improvisational/freestyle comedy I have ever listened to.

  • @Munki
    @Munki Год назад +7

    What I love about Seth is just how genuine he seems. What a lovely fella.

  • @maribahagia
    @maribahagia Год назад +9

    James Acaster is my motto. Started making it, had a breakdown, bon appetite!

  • @myrineae
    @myrineae Год назад +15

    James' energy seems incredibly suitable for Conan's podcast.

    • @dielaughing73
      @dielaughing73 Год назад +1

      Damn, he and Conan would go off together like a bomb!

  • @carveylover
    @carveylover Год назад +5

    I was hoping you would have him back.
    It is so evident that Seth gets James's persona and vibe.
    Don't get me wrong I love the interviews where James is just so weird guy to the interview, but, this is refreshing.

  • @kathish
    @kathish Год назад +8

    This is my favourite US TV appearance by James. Thanks for having him on! I hope his tour is such a big success that he comes back and adds Canadian dates.

  • @Dinostra
    @Dinostra Год назад +7

    James is a unicorn of a comedian, he's great. Not everything is he does is my particular cup of tea, but he's so unique and always really refreshing.
    I get the same feeling a little bit as when Ross Noble started to get noticed. Great stuff

  • @silhouette.13
    @silhouette.13 Год назад +23

    James Acaster! Love this man!

  • @aaronpeart
    @aaronpeart Год назад +30

    I love hearing people NOT really get James but the rest of us are dying laughing

  • @moretoknowshow1887
    @moretoknowshow1887 Год назад +7

    James is a proper comedian, does all the panel shows (8 out of 10 cats does Countdown/Mock The Week, ect..)in the UK and just lets loose. Love the guys work, what id give for that kind of lunacy on American TV...

  • @steved8714
    @steved8714 Год назад +6

    I imagine a lot of people who aren't familiar with James probably hate him in these interviews, but man he's priceless.

  • @eileennovak1656
    @eileennovak1656 Год назад +21

    💙 James 💙 is a delight. He's especially charming when hiding in bushes wearing a pretty new dress. 👗 ~ If you know, you know.

    • @TheDylls
      @TheDylls Год назад +4

      I just don't believe that he would choose to sleep in a bush instead of on a bench! Lmao

    • @eileennovak1656
      @eileennovak1656 Год назад +1

      @@TheDylls 😁😆😂

    • @renejean2523
      @renejean2523 Год назад +2

      Decorative bushes just outside Basingstoke railway station, if I remember.

    • @eileennovak1656
      @eileennovak1656 Год назад +1

      @@renejean2523 very good 👍😊

    • @travelwell6049
      @travelwell6049 Год назад +2

      There’s an old saying; it is warmer in a bush than on a bench. 🌿🌱🍃💃

  • @wolfkingofficialmusic
    @wolfkingofficialmusic Год назад +4

    Very cool having watched James as an Englishman for years, finally getting his big break in America. Well deserved.

  • @TheStephrules
    @TheStephrules Год назад +2

    I think Seth is my favourite talk show host in America as he gets the British comedians who aren't as known over in the US than they are over here in England

  • @einna420
    @einna420 Год назад +40

    I am SO EXCITED to see Acaster!! One of the funniest fucking weirdos I have ever seen. Funny in every goddamned thing he does. Pat Springleaf for life!! 😂❤️

  • @tbz1551
    @tbz1551 Год назад +15

    Kudos to the copy writer who came up with this headline/title. One of the best ever for this man!

  • @abemudokon9497
    @abemudokon9497 Год назад +4

    I'm not entirely sure who this guy is or why he's doing an interview but I love James Acaster

  • @sapna627
    @sapna627 Год назад +4

    first time i saw james acaster was on this show. his zoom interview was the funniest thing ever. i spent the next several days watching everything on youtube that he had. he is now my favorite comedian.

  • @keisha2120
    @keisha2120 Год назад +4

    This just warms me up, the beautiful mixture of whatever this is needs to happen more.

  • @rush2sk8
    @rush2sk8 Год назад +29

    Super excited to see him on the show. Going to see him live tomorrow

    • @EmSamO
      @EmSamO Год назад

      I’m so jealous! How did you find out about the tour? I’m on his mailing list and the latest email said nothing about shows in the US…

    • @kitykat556
      @kitykat556 Год назад +1

      @@EmSamO Not OP but I went to his show in SF. I found out from reddit lol - the Off Menu (a podcast that James is on) subreddit posted about the tour before tickets went on sale

    • @rubyrayne8
      @rubyrayne8 Год назад +1

      @@EmSamO me too! I’m on his mailing list and found out about it bc I’m often looking for shows (music and comedy) and I saw it on the venues website. They should def email their audience by country when he goes on tour. He’s a treasure.

  • @cynthiacheng2161
    @cynthiacheng2161 Год назад +5

    Got to see his show in NY, it was PURE JOY! So so happy to see James featured on Late Night, he's my favorite comedian and more Americans definitely need to know who he is!!

  • @satori3000
    @satori3000 Год назад +5

    Acaster is easily my favorite comedian, thanks for having him on.

  • @gingerchris7555
    @gingerchris7555 Год назад +6

    Thank you for having him I have not snickered so hard in forever what a fun person!

  • @markopecinovic4475
    @markopecinovic4475 Год назад +6

    $#@#$@@$ love this lad.
    Seriously about time he got on with Seth. Proud of James.

  • @JacobGrippenMusic
    @JacobGrippenMusic Год назад +8

    David S. Pumpkins reference adds even more art to this arting of art.

  • @brandontylerburt
    @brandontylerburt Год назад +12

    James Acaster's humor has just the right combination of surreality and hilarity ... he's surrealarious!

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 6 месяцев назад

      Humour*

    • @brandontylerburt
      @brandontylerburt 6 месяцев назад

      @@dcmastermindfirst9418 OK, I don't mind: humour, then. It's just that, in my browser, it shows up with a red squiggly line under it. Generations ago, somebody decided it would be a great idea to simplify English spellings on one side of the Atlantic and not the other, and it has been an unnecessary bone of contention dividing our nations ever since. My forebear may have been impudent, but that doesn't mean I'm unduly attached to one spelling or the other.

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 6 месяцев назад

      @brandontylerburt Yes well whoever that person was, forget him. English is English.
      Not American.

    • @brandontylerburt
      @brandontylerburt 6 месяцев назад

      @@dcmastermindfirst9418 I'm just saying that there seems to be a misconception that Americans willfully misspell your favorite words, either out of sheer pigheaded ignorance, or to be disagreeable, when in fact we simply spell those words the way we've been advised our whole lives is the 'correct' way to spell them here; we're not passionate about it nor did lexicographers ever ask for our vote.

    • @dcmastermindfirst9418
      @dcmastermindfirst9418 6 месяцев назад

      @brandontylerburt That's just ignorance and alot of stupidity, unfortunately. Most Americans aren't the brightest sparks so they don't know any better.
      Being English and an English major I cringe every time I see any American spelling and think why do they have to spell like that???? It's ONE letter, and they found it too difficult to put that in the word????
      Ridiculous!!

  • @cbpd89
    @cbpd89 Год назад +5

    James is one of the best comedians out there, what a great interview!

  • @argo12
    @argo12 Год назад +8

    I think the hardest I've laughed at James was when he was on British Bake Off. He's hilarious.

    • @andrew66862
      @andrew66862 4 месяца назад

      Have you seen "Cold Lasagna Hate Myself" yet? He does a great bit about his bake off appearance

  • @Crow-Fly
    @Crow-Fly Год назад +1

    My fav interviewer and one of my fav comedians!! So perfect! I love that Seth seems to know more celebs from oversees before than come over here, its great :)

  • @louiselaliberte9816
    @louiselaliberte9816 Год назад +5

    Oh my days, he's hilarious!!! I legit play a 6hr James Acaster 'Scrapes' comp when I have insomnia. Love everything he does.

  • @aealaeddin
    @aealaeddin Год назад +15

    Bro he's on American late night FINALLY!!!

  • @crad12891
    @crad12891 Год назад +3

    So nice to see James' eyes are still circles.

  • @yunusbutt1730
    @yunusbutt1730 Год назад

    Love that you have James acaster on the show! He is so witty and hilarious!

  • @TheSparklyB
    @TheSparklyB Год назад +4

    James is amazing, I love this guy. Speaks a lot of truth and comes across as a genuinely nice person. He’s brilliant on Would I Lie To You. Extremely funny and talented 🙌🏻♥️

  • @fallonrishiva7841
    @fallonrishiva7841 Год назад +5

    Seth really does just appreciate such a wide variety of comedy

  • @wolfganghalusiak3318
    @wolfganghalusiak3318 Год назад +4

    Of course Acaster's microphone colour is matching with his outfit.
    ''.. too challenging for ya?''