Show Notes
The brilliant Rhys James joins us to talk all things youth and how his childhood experiences made him the comedian he is today - from trying on different personas, lying about pointless things to fit (including a cracking story about lying about his body count to a doctor!), being "de-bagged" in front of the fittest girl at his school while he an Seann also reminisce about the wonders of see through furniture and tech.Get tickets for Rhys' new tour here and while you are at it grab a copy of his wonderful book, You'll Like It When You get There, while you are at it!
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