If you're looking for a good chilli dealer, Paul and today's guest know a guy. That's right today's episode is a spicy one. Paul is joined by the amazing TV Chef, and Author, Nadiya Hussain - who you will know best for Winning Series 6 of The Great British Bake Off. But the question is, is Nadiya ready for a Great British Interview? aka The Pudcast. You're about to find out. Nadiya's new cookbook 'Simple Spices' is available to buy from September 14th 2023 Instagram Nadiya Hussain @nadiyahussain + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul has invited his old friend and comedian Reg D Hunter onto the Pudcast. Reg isn't afraid to have an opinion. In fact, he's known as being controversial to some. Just in case you think you're hearing Morse code, we had to bleep a lot of words in this Pudcast episode. Now can someone please get this man more voice-over gigs? He's got a voice like butter... American butter. Reg has a new tour starting in October 2023, Reginald D Hunter: The Man Who Could see Through Shit You can also see Reg and Paul at Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year Instagram: Reginald D Hunter @reginalddhunter + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by a man he has known on the comedy scene for years - The Comedian's Comedian, Stuart Goldsmith. Stuart is a lovely guy, and on the side of comedy, he is a Business Speaker specialising in Resilience and Authenticity. But the question is will Stuart be resilient enough to take on Paul's questions, and will he be authentic? unfortunately, we don't have a budget for a lie detector test, so we'll have to assume he isn't fake laughing. Stuart's Special 'I Need You Alive' is available on Youtube and published by 800 Pound Gorilla Stuart will be performing at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, you can watch him LIVE at Monkey Barrel at 3.20 pm Instagram Stuart Goldsmith @stuartgoldsmithcomedy + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul loves a Norwegian Comedian (and producer <3), so he's delighted to be interviewing Clown and Britains Got Talent Winner 2023 - Viggo Venn. Viggo is a proper legend in the entertainment game and an artist in his own right. If anyone can get King Charles to wear a high vis, and make you laugh out loud it's going to be him. Viggo and Paul are performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival. See Viggo Venn: British Comedian at Midnight at Monkey Barrell. Instagram Viggo Venn @viggovenn + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Today's guest has got Paul on a dog leash, and not in a kinky way. Tatty Macleod is an English and French comedian, who you may have seen on Instagram and TikTok entertaining her legions of followers with sketches about being a Bilingual Femme, or FEMMY* as Paul likes to call her. Listen on to hear her desperately try not to get cancelled, whilst Paul turns up the heat and grills her like a Croque monsieur. It's très bon! *time to get on Duolingo. Tatty Macleod @tatty_macleod + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry Paul and Tatty will be performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2023 - You can buy tickets for 'Family Friendly Comedian' and 'Fuge' Now!

Paul is giving up Pudcasting to become a Magician after today's episode. This is all thanks to today's super guest - the 2 x Emmy Nominee, Actor and Comedian Nick Mohammed. Many will know Nick for playing Nate in Apple TV's Ted Lasso, and Joseph in SKY TV's Intelligence co-starring alongside David Schwimmer. The only big role he hasn't played yet? Paul's body-double in the film of Paul's Life! Just give him a moustache... Nick's week-long residency 'The Very Best and Worst of Mr Swallow' will be at The Duke of York Theatre from 5th-9th September 2023 Instagram Nick Mohammed @nickmohammedy + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

As-Salaam-Alaikum brothers and sisters! Today Paul is joined by British-Iranian Actor, Writer, Producer, Comedian, Die Hard Chelsea FC supporter and dear friend Omid Djalili. Omid is an on-screen legend, who you will have seen in films like ‘The Mummy', 'Gladiator', 'The Infidel',' Mamma Mia 2'...and recently in Love Again with Priyanka Chopra, and Celine Dion. Listen on for insight into Omid's life on TV and Film, his views on the Iranian Patriarchy, and why he will never follow an old man to KFC. Instagram Omid Djalili @omiddjalili + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by a guy who was 6 ft 5 when he was born - Jamali Maddix. Jamali is a dear friend to Paul and one of the funniest stand-up comedians, doing incredible things in the industry. He's also an actor, documentary maker, and writer - he's even got Paul's old beard. So get your Cuban heels on, and prepare for some proper laughs, innit. Make sure to see Paul at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2nd-28th (not 14th) August - Pleasance Courtyard Caberet Bar Instagram Jamali Maddix @jamalimaddix + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by TikTok's Favourite General Surgeon and Pud Expert - Dr Karan Rajan. Paul is never one to hold back on questions, and after today's episode, he will never hold in a fart...listen on. Dr Karan has over 5.1 million followers on "the Tik Tik", and is an Author, Podcaster and NHS Surgeon during the day. If anyone is going to give you advice on health, science and medicine it's this guy! His new Podcast 'The Referral with Dr Karan Rajan' is available now on Global Player. Instagram: Dr Karan Rajan @drkaranrajan + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Ladies, Gentlemen, and all other Slay Queens - Paul has invited Gen-Z Comedian Bella Hull on the Pudcast. Bella is "The Biggest, Asian Indian Comedian on the circuit" - quote by Paul Chowdhry Listen to hear Bella change identity, call Paul out on all his insecurities, whilst also teaching him who Hailey Bieber is. Now, can someone please tell that white man at the back to STOP GRUNTING!!!!!!!! thank you. Instagram Bella Hull @bellabellahull + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Today Paul is interviewing Comedian, Writer and Director Garrett Millerick - a man who has performed on the Conan O'Brien Show in America, and has been described by critics as "an angry optimist"... He's perfect for Paul! (the angry pessimist). Garrett has just done a successful stand-up tour in the UK and Ireland called "Just Trying to Help" - to keep up to date with all his gigs go to garrettmillerick.co.uk Instagram Garrett Millerick @millerickcomedy + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by Italian-Irish Comedian Vittorio Angelone, who was born in 96' but looks 96. According to Paul. Vittorio moved to London to train as a classical musician but gave it up to work in stand-up comedy. Giving up the Hans Zimmer lifestyle has paid off, because he has risen quickly through the ranks of comedy and even been nominated for Best Newcomer at the prestigious Dave Comedy Awards. He's supported huge names like Russell Howard, Jason Manford, Adam Rowe, Shane Todd, and Dan Nightingale. Piers Morgan has even called him a "Dickhead". So if that's not your sign to listen on, we don't know what is. Buy tickets to his new tour 'Translations' at vittorioangelone.com/shows Instagram Vittorio Angelone @vittorioangelone + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Podcaster, Author and Professional Fact Checker, Dan Schreiber is in the house! If you want anyone on your Trivial Pursuit team, it's Dan. Dan knows everything about everything, and takes a huge interest in anything BATSHIT - So he’s on the right podcast then. Now, can someone please amend his Wikipedia?! Instagram: Dan Schreiber @schreiberland + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry You can listen to Dan's New Podcast 'We Can Be Weirdos' on Global Player now! Keep an eye out for Paul's Episode soon.

Paul is joined by fellow comedian, actor and friend - Bilal Zafar! Bilal has done many things in his career, but "a podcast introduction" isn't one of them... Paul and Bilal discuss many things in this Pudcast Episode - acting alongside Emma Thompson, being mistaken for a "Muslim-Only Bakery" on Twitter, life on Twitch, and working in a £10,000 a month care home for only £6.50 an hour... oh, and they also clear up a grudge Paul has had for 10 years. Let Bilal's FAME BEGIN! Instagram Bilal Zafar @zafarcakes + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by who critics call The Podfather - Comedian and Writer, Richard Herring. Richard started his award-winning podcast RHLSTP in 2008, and quickly went to the top charts. Only 5 people had a podcast at the time, but whatever, it's become one of the greatest in the space, loved by comedy fans everywhere. Richard has had phenomenal success as a comedian, but we'll leave it to Paul to discuss what a one-ball, legend he is. Instagram - Richard Herring rkherring1967 + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul is joined by Comedian, Presenter, Screenwriter, Author, and proper BAD boi - David BADdiel David has written a brand new book called 'The God Desire' - where he's asking the interesting question: “is God real?” But what has Paul got to say about this? If you’re after a very good book (or something to give your laptop a bit of height on a Zoom call) - buy it now! davidbaddiel.com NB: David may or may not be Ai. Instagram David Baddiel @therealbaddiel + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Comedy, and Acting Legend - Eddie Izzard is on The Pudcast! She's here to discuss life in comedy and her critically acclaimed Charles Dickens one-woman show. We've got Great Expectations for this episode! or should we say... Nous avons de grandes attentes pour cet épisode! Wir haben große Erwartungen an diese Folge! Hopefully, Google Translate got that right. Buy Tickets to 'Great Expectations' at www.eddieizzardgreatexpectations.com Instagram Eddie Izzard @eddieizzard + Paul Chowdhry @paulchowdhry

Paul likes anyone whose hair matches the Pudcast Artwork, which is why today he is delighted to interview today's amazing guest - the highly accomplished Comedian, Actor and Scientist, Ria Lina. Two things: 1) If any producers from Celebs Go Dating are listening, Paul would like to be a guest, and 2) you can buy tickets to Ria's new tour 'Riawakening' at rialina.com Instagram: @rialina_ + @paulchowdhry

Paul is bringing his interviewing A-Game, and best Scottish Accent (0.1 seconds in) because today's guest is Broadcaster, and Award Winning Journalist - Gordon Smart. Will they kiss? listen on. Gordon is the former Showbiz Editor of the Sun Newspaper and has recently been seen presenting on Good Morning Britain. When he's not covering the most iconic show on British Television, he's talking on BBC Radio 5 Live, running a whiskey business, and recording his own Podcast 'Restless Natives’… but is it as good as The Pudcast? Don't answer that. Instagram: @gordonsmart + @paulchowdhry

We're BACK Pud People! Season 3 starts with the very popular British Malaysian Comedian Phil Wang, or as he likes to call himself, Philly Philly Wang Wang. Phil was once The President of Cambridge University 'Footlights', so today we're asking important things like, is he in the Illuminati? *spoiler* yes. Philly has a Netflix Show, has been interviewed by David Letterman, is friends with Amy Schumer, and has even admitted to eating crickets. So why no one is dating this 33-year-old Asian bada$$, we will never know. You can buy tickets to Phil's New Tour - WANG IN THERE, BABY at philwang.co.uk Instagram: @wangpix + @paulchowdhry