75 episodes
Out To Lunch with Jay Rayner Somethin’ Else
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4.8 • 2.4K Ratings
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One of the world’s top food critics lunches big names in a restaurant of his choosing. Crackling anecdotes and blistering chat, lubricated by killer cooking. A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production.
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Edith Bowman
On growing up with epilepsy, her run-in with Rod Stewart aged 7, and the hedonism of the music industry in the 90s, broadcaster and presenter Edith Bowman joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.
Edith and Jay enjoy at DIY-meal kit from Shoreditch’s Smokestak: https://www.smokestakshop.co.uk/
A Somethin’ Else and Jay Rayner production
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Introducing... Role Model!
Leomie Anderson is an International Model, Spokesperson and Entrepreneur and on her podcast, she asks major names the questions that others are afraid to ask. Unapologetically different, Leomie created her brand LAPP to amplify the voices of young women across the world. On Role Model, you will hear her real conversation with big stars that will inspire you to follow your dreams. Role Model is a Somethin' Else production.
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Rev Richard Coles
On a surprising interruption during a colonoscopy, coaching Tom Hollander for his role in ‘Rev.‘, and his experiences during the AIDS epidemic. Broadcaster, writer and clergyman Reverend Richard Coles stays in for lunch with Jay.
Richard and Jay are treated to a warming meal box sent from The Game Bird in The Stafford Hotel in London: https://thestaffordlondon.com/the-game-bird/
A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production
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Stewart Lee
On his role in the conception of the Alan Partridge universe, and an exclusive look into the teenage mind of Michael Gove, comedian and writer Stewart Lee joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.
Stewart and Jay enjoy a Sri Lankan feast from London’s Kolamba at Home: https://kolamba.co.uk/
A Somethin’ Else / Jay Rayner production
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Sharon D Clarke
On ’selling out’ Top of the Pops, being black in the entertainment industry, and the evergreen question of playing Dr Who, three-time Olivier Award winning actress and singer Sharon D. Clarke joins Jay for this week’s episode of Out To Lunch.
Sharon and Jay enjoy delicious Caribbean food from Soul Ride by Riding House in London: https://ridinghouseathome.com/
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New Merch!
Big news Out To Lunchers… new official Merch!
A tasty new apron, mug and tea towel are now available.
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Plus for a limited time only with the code lunch2021 you'll receive an introductory discount of 10%
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Customer Reviews
A first class interviewer with some great guests
Having just listened to a podcast with another consummate interviewer (James O’Brien’s Full Disclosure podcast) and seeing the same guest who I like very much on this podcast, I nonetheless, almost gave this episode a miss. I’m so glad I didn’t.
Unless one is a super-fan of a particular guest, or their story, one might be forgiven for not listening to every podcast featuring a guest doing their promotional rounds.
However Raynor is a likeable, talented interviewer - the conversational flow appears very natural - either the sign of a pro as Raynor is, or someone innately gifted in the role of interviewer. This is despite the foodie interruptions. I love food but this is my least favourite part of the podcast but understandably, it works to have a conceit for a podcast, plus the restaurant industry needs all the support it can get in Covid times.
The “repeat interviewee” I’d just heard is equally at home in the broadcast world so deserves credit for giving some fresh nuggets in this interview but I’ve enjoyed enough Out to Lunch episodes to appreciate the subtle guiding hand of a good interviewer and there were some timeless gems of wisdom and shared humanity in this episode that I’ve noted down for their sheer eloquence (again the interviewee deserves credit.)
There was only ever one audio-interview show/podcast where I used to listen to every interview regardless of who they were (Desert Island Discs); that’s sadly not the case any more. And this podcast is no different in that I don’t listen to guests I don’t know - my loss - possibly. But I’m glad there’s a suitably high proportion of guests I want to listen to and I miss this podcast when it’s on a break - so thank you and keep them coming.
A parting off-topic request - as a producer of podcasts and a journalist - Raynor can you please find a charismatic, intelligent female duo like Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes to have a weekly cultural commentary podcast echoing the format of their hit podcast The High Low. They’ve left a huge void in the podcasting world and it’s one that needs filling - I, like many I know, never missed an episode.
Love this
Love listening to these. Can’t wait for it to be in real restaurants again but they always make me hungry and require wine!
Great episode with Rev Richard Cole
As always another insightful, interesting and funny episode, and as usual makes me want to eat 😊