James Acaster: A Hilarious Comedian and Multi-Talented Artist

TLDRIn this interview, James Acaster talks about his U.S. tour, his new show 'Hecklers Welcome', and his music collective 'Temps'. He shares funny stories and insights into his diverse career as a comedian, music producer, and self-help guru.

Key insights

🎭James Acaster is a talented comedian who brings humor to a variety of topics.

🎵He is also a member of the international music collective 'Temps'.

🐊James wore an alligator suit for one of his music videos and got heatstroke.

📚He has written a self-help book called 'James Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media'.

🚓In a hilarious twist, James jokingly claims to have been an undercover cop infiltrating the comedy scene.

Q&A

What is James Acaster's new show called?

James Acaster's new show is called 'Hecklers Welcome'.

What is the name of James Acaster's music collective?

James Acaster is a member of the international music collective 'Temps'.

What happened when James wore an alligator suit for a music video?

James got heatstroke while filming the music video in the alligator suit.

What is the title of James Acaster's self-help book?

James Acaster's self-help book is called 'James Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media'.

Is it true that James Acaster was an undercover cop?

No, James Acaster's claim of being an undercover cop is a humorous exaggeration.

Timestamped Summary

00:01James Acaster is introduced as a very funny comedian with a diverse career.

02:50James talks about his new show 'Hecklers Welcome' and why he chose to embrace hecklers.

06:46He shares the story behind the alligator suit he wore for a music video, which resulted in him getting heatstroke.

09:58James reveals that he jokingly claims to have been an undercover cop infiltrating the comedy scene.

14:20He discusses his music collective 'Temps' and their new song.

19:12James talks about his self-help book 'James Acaster's Guide to Quitting Social Media'.