The birth of a comedy podcast
Who Takes the Socks Off is a comedy podcast borne out of bizarre early-morning office conversations between Simon and Thomas. They wanted to answer the questions in life that most people wouldn’t even think to ask.
Most People.
After much discussion and a metric-shit-tonne of procrastination the podcast launched in 2021.
Episodes consisted of three questions, and were hosted by a number of different people. With eight participants being involved on a round robin basis, the questions were rattled through thick and fast.
Progression
The podcast as it is now really only came about with Season 2 as a number of the original members fell by the way side. Simon introduced Andy and World Record Corner into the mix, and the episodes began concentrating on a single topic.
Eventually though, both Thomas and Andy decided to step back from the podcast leaving our two heroes; Ross and Simon, to finish up season 3 and carry it into Season 4!
Socks: On or Off
At the tail end of Season 3 they introduced a short-form episode called Socks: On or Off.
At around 20 mins a go, these consisted of a guest being asked a random “Would you rather” type question. The idea to see what would come to light and which way they would jump.
With guests ranging from artists to podcasters, to comedians and friends, these episodes have become almost as popular as the monthly releases.
Season 4 and beyond
With Ross at the helm and Simon planning the games and features like Asockalypse Now, all featuring questionable theme tunes, the podcast is going from strength to strength; regularly featuring in the top spot for humour podcasts on the Goodpods charts.
So, If you enjoy comedy podcasts like No Such Thing as a Fish or the TV Show QI, and want an alternative where the truth is important, but the random banter is more so; Who Takes the Socks Off is the comedy podcast for you.
Educational? … Occasionally.
Irreverent? … Usually.
Random? … Always!
A comedy podcast where a bunch of friends discuss the questions you never even knew you needed an answer to until you heard them.
If you enjoy shows like QI or No Such Thing as a Fish and want an alternative where the truth is important, but the random banter more so; this is the place for you.
Educational? … Occasionally.
Irreverent? … Usually.
Random? … Always!
This weeks question is saucier than Babs Windsor Camping and not only did our guest answer the question he ran with it.
Join your usual Socks: Ross & Simon as they pose a conundrum to the dead-pan legend that is Simon from the A Pit of Chimps Podcast, who goes full steam ahead and plans an entire business model around his answer.
Will it be surreal? I'd put money on it.
Pit of Chimps Podcast
Twitter – https://twitter.com/pitofchimps
Goodpods – https://goodpods.com/podcasts/209813
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