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Sketching Out

Sketching Out

By Cold Plates

In Sketching Out – two British doctors hang up their stethoscopes to administer a weekly dose of surreal sketch and improv comedy. In a serious world, take time to be silly.

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Ep 29. Mr Tickle's in a Pickle - I'm a Celebrity Special

Sketching OutDec 13, 2022

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Ep 29. Mr Tickle's in a Pickle - I'm a Celebrity Special

Ep 29. Mr Tickle's in a Pickle - I'm a Celebrity Special

Jungle Fest is upon us! And committee members Winnie the Pooh, Terry the Tiger, Mr Tickle, H from Steps and other oft' found jungle creatures are preparing to launch the best ever Jungle Fest... since the one in 1995, which was amazing and will of course never EVER be topped.  But when the main stage is taken over by film crews, producers and D-list celebrities, the committee must band together to save the festival from ruin and the leader of the celebrities: an amorphous man named Matt... Find out in this special episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram  Contact us
Dec 13, 202201:04:13
Ep 28. A Lack of Truss and an Ex Chequer - Welcome Aboard King Charles Special

Ep 28. A Lack of Truss and an Ex Chequer - Welcome Aboard King Charles Special

It's everyone's first day in their new roles - Charles as King, Liz Truss as PM, William as the Prince of Wales, and Harry starting Spanish duolingo. What modifications need to be made to the throne? Why are there corgi safeguarding concerns? How will the gang strengthen the pound? Find out in this special episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Oct 22, 202201:24:20
Ep 27. London's Curdling – Heat Wave Special

Ep 27. London's Curdling – Heat Wave Special

On the hottest day in UK history, the young royals – William, Kate, Meghan & Harry – set out on a mission to cool down the nation. How does the Queen keep cool in this weather? Is a strong king a well fed king? What’s David Attenborough like behind closed doors? What does Q call his new headquarters? Find out in this special heat wave episode of Sketching Out! Featuring: Will, Kate, Meghan, Harry, Judi Dench, Michael Caine, Harry Potter, Queen Elizabeth II, and the comedy of Camilla Parker Bowles. Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Aug 13, 202259:14
Ep 26. Crank It to Eleven – Stranger Things Episode

Ep 26. Crank It to Eleven – Stranger Things Episode

Hawkins – Population 10,000, zero labs. The Massive Hawkins Roller Disco Competition is coming to… Hawkins! For the first time in ten years! But when rumours of a MONSTROUSLY brilliant roller disco team circulate about town, even the Hellfire Club fear stiff competition.  Can Will match Hopper in a drinking competition? Will Eleven form full sentences? And WHAT is with all these Russians?! So grab your Eggos, don't be a skater hater, and join us for this Stranger Things episode of Sketching Out! Please rate us on Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Jul 07, 202236:17
Ep 25. Triceratops of the Charts with Thin Lizard – Jurassic Park Episode

Ep 25. Triceratops of the Charts with Thin Lizard – Jurassic Park Episode

30 million years in the future, dinosaurs run the earth again, and humans are extinct… but missed… UNTIL a wealthy entrepreneur spots a gap in the entertainment market, which he calls… "People Park"! That’s right, a human reserve for dinosaur safari. That’s dinosaurs who go on safari to look at humans. You get it. But predictably, things start to go awry. Will the park be a roaring success? Does the entrepreneur have other motives for reviving humanity? Is bringing back humans a BIG mistake? Find out in this Jurassic Park episode of Sketching Out! Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Jun 30, 202238:01
Ep 24. Package Left With 221A – Sherlock Holmes Episode

Ep 24. Package Left With 221A – Sherlock Holmes Episode

It’s Sherlock Holmes’s birthday and Watson has planned a special surprise. They’re off to the famous Baker Street escape rooms where Watson – tired of being just a sidekick – plans to best his mentor and take his rightful place as the protagonist. But things take a turn for the darker as the owner reveals himself to be Sherlock’s nemesis. Will Holmes and Watson escape from the rooms? Will Watson come out on top? Will Holmes ever get his birthday present? Will people stop accidentally coming to 221a Baker Street? Find out in this Sherlock Holmes episode of Sketching Out. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Jun 23, 202247:19
Ep 23. Justice Fatigue – Batman Episode

Ep 23. Justice Fatigue – Batman Episode

Gotham City - not a drop of crime remains and everyone is happy… except the Batman. For who is he when he’s not fighting crime? Just a frightened boy with unresolved trauma? Yes, that. Luckily, an unprecedented heist at Gotham Comedy Club will call Batman back from retirement to take on everyone’s favourite villains - including the new regional manager of Pret A Manger - all while Jack Whitehall does jokes about pistachio nuts. And they might just be the best jokes he’s ever made… by far. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Jun 16, 202252:36
Ep 22. Queenie Todd and the Demon Couple of California – Jubilee Special

Ep 22. Queenie Todd and the Demon Couple of California – Jubilee Special

It’s the morning of the Jubilee and Elizabeth has never been so excited. She’s waited 70 years to evolve into the Platinum Queen, but all isn't going to plan. If the Jubilee is to be saved then William, Kate, Harry and Meghan will have to put aside their differences and work together! Will William fulfil his destiny? Will Harry stay sober? Will Boris Johnson correctly name all the members of Dumbledore’s Army? Will the Queen’s chamberpot be emptied? Find out in the Jubilee Special of Sketching Out… and God save the Queen… if you like.  Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Jun 03, 202246:59
Ep 21. Ocean's 11 Herbs and Spices – Halloween Special

Ep 21. Ocean's 11 Herbs and Spices – Halloween Special

Halloween Special! Sketches "Butler", "Ouija", and "Freddy" make contact. Meanwhile, we improvise the plot of a spooky Ocean's 11. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Oct 29, 202135:50
Ep 20. Casino Royale with Cheese – Bond Episode

Ep 20. Casino Royale with Cheese – Bond Episode

Season 1 finale! We improvise the plot of a Bond film. Meanwhile, “Leaf Saga: Part 1” sketches phlo–em into your ears. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Oct 14, 202137:30
Ep 19. Phil's Harmonic Orchestra

Ep 19. Phil's Harmonic Orchestra

Sketches "Talent", "Missing", and "Traditions" are returned safely home. Does Britain got talent? Why do the police have to regularly raid Classic FM? Where is the 'lost and found'? What's on your bucket list? Meanwhile, Phil baffles Adam with a magic trick. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Oct 07, 202124:57
Ep 18. Phone a Mastermind

Ep 18. Phone a Mastermind

Sketches "Outstanding", "Bath", and "Boxcrates" stew in their own filth. What makes a place outstanding? What level of pirate impersonation is offensive? How does hacking work? Meanwhile, Adam needs help on Mastermind. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Sep 30, 202125:10
Ep 17. These Sleeves Are Made of Green – C. Parr Remix

Ep 17. These Sleeves Are Made of Green – C. Parr Remix

Sketches "Psychic", "Age", and "Frisbee" get stuck on the roof. Why won’t Ainsley Harriott give anyone his TV code? What does your moon chart say about you? How can feet treat mental illness? What does the phrase ‘piss and vinegar’ mean? Meanwhile, Henry VIII can’t find his ticket for the club cloakroom. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Sep 23, 202124:19
Ep 16. Davey Cameron Is a Pie

Ep 16. Davey Cameron Is a Pie

Sketches "Link", "Interview", and "Globe" blast into your sound holes. Is Davey Cameron a pie? Why will soft-top cars go out of fashion? How did Shakespeare make money during the plague pandemic? Meanwhile, Phil & Adam help promote "Shakespeare's Globe". Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Sep 16, 202122:31
Ep 15. Eleanor Screw of Hammer Town

Ep 15. Eleanor Screw of Hammer Town

Sketches "Sad", "Hospital", and "Andy" try to brighten the mood. Why can’t Michael Bublé remember his songs? Are you a bayonet or screw person? Can eating more than six bananas kill you? Meanwhile, John Travolta isn’t happy with his new car. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Sep 09, 202122:49
Ep 14. Sauron's Sarnies

Ep 14. Sauron's Sarnies

Sketches "Doom", "Trial", and "Royal" are presented to the court. What else did Sauron want to be engraved on the ring? Can you live stream a trial whilst on jury duty? Why is Tim Berners-Lee still using the yellow pages? Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan plan to move in with P Diddy. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Sep 02, 202136:44
Ep 13. Sword Swallowing Tim and the Virulent Case of Tonsillitis

Ep 13. Sword Swallowing Tim and the Virulent Case of Tonsillitis

Sketches "Love", "Doctor", and "Hotel" enter the foyer. Why is the Dalai Lama changing opticians? Is "hate-day" a viable holiday? Why are all the circus sword swallowers transitioning to music? Meanwhile, Siri tells us the difference between four- and five-star hotels. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Aug 26, 202131:48
Ep 12. Michael Phelps and the Infected Swim Bladder

Ep 12. Michael Phelps and the Infected Swim Bladder

Sketches "Truth", "Swimming", and "War" enter no man's land. Do you miss the Wild West days of the internet? What is a lie? Does cyanide go out of date? Meanwhile, the general conscripts Adam to fight off the beaches. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Aug 19, 202128:58
Ep 11. Patents for Dummies – Patent Pending

Ep 11. Patents for Dummies – Patent Pending

Sketches "Watch", "Hearts", and "Tin" are taken off the shelf. Can Adam write a Simpsons episode? What motivates James Dyson? Why don’t all tins have ring pulls? Does Eckhart Tolle have a place in the apocalypse? Meanwhile, an egg-related prophecy is fulfilled. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Aug 12, 202139:13
Ep 10. The Council of Organs

Ep 10. The Council of Organs

Sketches "Defend", "Checkup", and "Summer" will see you now. Which Disney Princess with a gun are you? Which organ is most likely to kick out the appendix? What are the three prerequisites for auto-cannibalism? When will walking to the shops be an Olympic event? Meanwhile, Batman has financial troubles. Follow us: Instagram Twitter Contact us
Aug 05, 202133:53
Ep 9. The Best Clown Cobbler This Side of Mississippi

Ep 9. The Best Clown Cobbler This Side of Mississippi

Sketches "Waste", "English", and "Donation" are placed on the fridge. Would you let your child leave the circus for dentistry? Is it time to start a car wash for the catholic church? Do bishops own yachts? Can you talk about space in too many podcast episodes? Meanwhile, we plan each other's funerals. Follow us: Instagram Twitter  Contact us
Jul 29, 202144:33
Ep 8. Voldemort IPA - Harry Potter Special⚡️🪄

Ep 8. Voldemort IPA - Harry Potter Special⚡️🪄

Sketches "Dumbledore", "Christmas", and "Fidelius" enter into the Triwizard Tournament. Would wizards use the internet? What would the Buddha find in the room of requirement? Does Professor Quirrell have a safeword? What exactly is the function of a rubber duck? Meanwhile, Ron steals the Elder Wand. Follow us: Twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via coldplatescomedy.com
Jul 22, 202143:22
Ep 7. Brains on Trains

Ep 7. Brains on Trains

Sketches "Finale", "Minute", and "Bus" pull up to the station. Why is Dec always looking at Ant’s pulsating femoral artery? Is cheese best in string form? Why does my cat smell like dog? After this planet, and the next planet, how many do we have left? Meanwhile, there's trouble at the biochemical warfare facility. Special thanks to Malcolm for his question. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via coldplatescomedy.com
Jul 15, 202137:06
Ep 6. Super Shirtless Southgate

Ep 6. Super Shirtless Southgate

Sketches "Wireless", "Blue", and "Telephone" come off the subs bench. What happens when you call 999? Who is our best dressage ice skater? Why are country roads so narrow? Why won’t the Tories watch Oliver Twist? Meanwhile, there's trouble in the England changing room. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Sign up for the newsletter: coldplatescomedy.com
Jul 08, 202132:18
Ep 5. Rated H for Habitable

Ep 5. Rated H for Habitable

Sketches "Magic", "Banking", and "Passion" are flung into the abyss. Was credit worth overthrowing the monarchy? Will humans be around forever? Où est l'abattoir? Meanwhile, there's miscommunication at NASA. Sign up for the newsletter and follow us on social media: coldplatescomedy.com
Jul 01, 202132:24
Ep 4. G7 Penguin Slaughterhouse

Ep 4. G7 Penguin Slaughterhouse

Sketches "Shock", "Wiseman", and "Bag" enter the arena. Are all popes loved? Will bags outlive humans? Should we just listen to what Martin Lewis says? Meanwhile, we suspect Joe Biden is trying to assassinate Boris Johnson. Follow us: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Contact us via www.coldplatescomedy.com
Jun 24, 202127:16
Ep 3. High Alert at the Louvre

Ep 3. High Alert at the Louvre

Sketches "Fleas", "Politics" and "Recede" are offered as tributes to the comedy gods. How many dogs have you met in jobs? What is an “on fleek” eyebrow? Who must die to give my hair a shine? When should we cash in on the Mona Lisa? Meanwhile, we discuss a hungry Jeffrey Bezos. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.
Jun 17, 202126:53
Ep 2. Goodbye, Dear Bilbo

Ep 2. Goodbye, Dear Bilbo

Phil and Adam present two audio sketches: “Bond” and “Cancelling”. Does a licence to kill expire? Does James Bond have a line manager? What is noise cancelling? Meanwhile, Adam discusses his biggest fear. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.
Jun 11, 202127:35
Ep 1. Sorry Surrey

Ep 1. Sorry Surrey

Phil and Adam present two audio sketches: “Whistleblowing” and “Feed”. Can you have too many blow puns? Is a bigger whistle a better whistle? Are we against a dystopian future? Meanwhile, Adam isn’t convinced by a brand of multivitamins. Follow us: Twitter: twitter.com/coldplatecomedy Instagram: instagram.com/coldplatescomedy Visit www.coldplatescomedy.com for links to sketches and to submit questions.
Jun 10, 202128:60