Shane Todd

Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant Things

Avalon

Comedy Interviews, Comedy

4.5 • 566 Ratings

🗓️ 4 March 2026

⏱️ 62 minutes

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You want strong opinions about bananas? You’ve come to the right place. Northern Irish powerhouse comedian Shane Todd has flown in to give Russell his Five Brilliant Things, and bananas are right out of the traps. Even the hardest of hearts will be turned by his impassioned defence of the bendy yellow berry. Shane also make the case for simply pottering around, keeping sock drawers in check and he lets himself off the leash when he gets talking about Irish boybands. It’s all here and it’s flying without wings. 🎭 SHANE’S OFF ON TOUR! His latest massive tour is called ‘Hold Me Back’ and it’s going all over the UK, Ireland and the World throughout 2026. Get tickets and see this remarkable young comic at his best - https://www.shanetoddcomedy.com 🎭 🎟️ YOU WANT MORE LIVE COMEDY? Russell’s brand new tour show ‘Don’t Tell The Algorithm’ is well underway with rave reviews: Don’t miss this fantastic show of all brand-new material. Find out more at https://www.russell-howard.co.uk 🎟️ And so the blurb endeth. What are you still doing here staring at a screen? The weather has changed! You should be out there frolicking in the buff, shocking bus stops full of unsuspecting people with your magnificent buttocks. Go! Producer: Dan Atkinson Line Producer: Daisy Knight Exec Producer: James Taylor Composer: Fat Lady Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	The weight is over. Last One Laughing is back and it's even more brutal than last time. Share your biggest regrets. I don't regret this haircut. What did you ask for? The Shaggy Slim Shady? Joining us this series we have... Romish Wengrenner Nathan, Diane Morgan, David Mitchell, Mel Gedroich, Amy Gledhill, Alan Carr, Bemi Sola, Ike Mello, Sam Campbell, Maisie Adam and Bob Mortimer.
0:21.6	Anyone want a song?
0:22.6	No.
0:23.6	Last One Laughing, new series, watch now.
0:26.6	Only on Prime Video.
0:29.6	Your morning toast is shaking.
0:32.6	Because the McDonald's breakfast bundle means you can bag of sausage sandwich and a selected drink for $2.99.
0:38.8	Name a better way to start your day.
0:40.8	Wake up and get that savor satisfaction.
0:44.7	Until 11 a.m.
0:46.0	Not on delivery.
0:46.7	Includes a sausage sandwich and a selected drink.
0:48.7	Price and participation may vary. Hello, my friends. Welcome to Five Brilliant Things, where I sit down with incredible people to talk about the things they love. My guest today is one of the hottest comedians to come out of Belfast in years. He's supported the likes of Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and his weekly podcast, T, with me, is often near the top of the charts.
1:14.7	It's Shane Todd, and here are his five brilliant things.
1:25.1	One, two, three.
1:26.6	Wheels up, motherfuckers. There you go. Wheels up, motherfuckers!
1:27.9	There you go.
1:28.5	Wheels up, motherfuckers indeed.
1:30.5	Hello, Shane.
1:31.9	Hi, Russell.
1:32.4	Lovely to meet you.
1:33.7	We're just talking about, you've just been on the late show, which is an institution in Ireland.
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