Raw British humour, fearlessly unfiltered – heartfelt and comical in equal parts. The Hero Complex Podcast takes the essence of a very distinct niche and fuses it with the loveable building blocks of many a British TV panel show. We also get the added enjoyment of a long-form podcast conversations, resulting in something brilliantly light, unedited, and perfectly designed to temporarily free you from the weight of the world.
Comedians Adam Greene, Hugh Peacocke and Patrick Brusnahan host the show, an entertaining dynamic in itself for their laid-back catch-ups, musings, and comical insights on recent events and experiences. Adam Greene is a writer for the BBC’s iconic The News Quiz. Hugh Peacocke is a Leicester Square New Comedian Finalist, and Patrick Brusnahan is a BBC New Comedy Nominee and NATYS finalist. Their shared experience, comedic confidence and timing, along with their clear chemistry at the helm, suits the imaginative concept of The Hero Complex Podcast perfectly well, and helps make this an easy must for your weekly audio escapism.
For those new to the format, The Hero Complex Podcast sees three comedians and friends, embark upon unique and hilarious ventures through some of history’s greatest heroes. These range from fictional to genuine historical figures, with head-to-heads between Roy Keane and Neil Lennon running alongside the likes of Yogi Bear vs The Boss (Bear 122). The field is open to interpretation, and as such, every week brings something unexpectedly fun, engaging, and entirely unexpected.
Most recently, comedian Jamie Allerton joined the team on the road, for an unpredictable chat exploring the concept of two miles-apart sci-fi heroes in battle: Austin Powers vs Marty McFly. The set-up is essentially a debate, with one side stating their case for the first hero in question, and vice-versa as combat ensues. Surrounding this, however, expect plenty of back and forth on a range of topics – from fat people in the gym to cinematic references, and all that falls in between.
You’ll find yourself entertained and provoked in equal parts, no doubt with your own arguments sparking up a heavy sense of both agreement and frustration as you listen, and all the while, the subtle comic niche and nuance of the show will quickly get this feeling like a favourite and boldly unique modern comedy show.
Eight episodes in and a world of unprecedented comical randomness still to come – The Hero Complex Podcast is a clear must for comedy fans, and indeed those with an affinity for sci-fi, history, and the freely meandering conversations that make up some of our most enjoyable evenings with friends.
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