3. John Robins & Michelle De Swarte
Ivo Graham quizzes John Robins on his love of Frank Zappa, and Michelle De Swarte extolls the benefits of skincare. Ivo welcomes two VOPs - Paul and Katia Beckmann, who love forts.
Comedian and obsessive Ivo Graham welcomes 2 guests to share their biggest obsessions with him.
British Podcast Award-winning comedians John Robins and Michelle De Swarte join Ivo this week. John is obsessed with musical icon and prolific songwriter Frank Zappa, while Michelle spends more than she's willing to admit on skincare. Ivo also delves into the audience to find out what their proclivities are, and finally Ivo is joined by a Very Obsessed Person, or 'VOP'. This week, Paul Beckmann not only tells us of his love of Fortresses of the UK, but his wife, Katia also joins to explain just how deep the obsession goes.
Hosted by Ivo Graham
Featuring John Robins, Michelle De Swarte and Paul & Katia Beckmann
Written by Ivo Graham and Matthew Crosby
Additional Material by Ray Badran, Cody Dahler, Christina Riggs and Peter Tellouche
Recorded at the Marylebone Theatre by Duncan Hannant and Donald McDonald
Sound edited by Charlie Brandon-King
Production Coordinators: Katie Baum and Jodie Charman
Executive Producer: Pete Strauss
Produced by Gwyn Rhys Davies, a Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio production for Radio 4
An EcoAudio certified production
Show image: Matt Stronge
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