Never understood the negativity around this episode. I always thought that it was cool to actually hear Campfield, having heard Ricky impersonate him so many times in the past. You can tell they're all good mates, and the piss-taking about the rock scene is great. "I snorted ants with Lemmy!"
The number of people saying that they don't listen to any eps where Karl isn't there definitely haven't listened to the Claire eps. I get that this ep is very different, and it's probably one of my least favourites, but the Claire episodes are classics and are some of the best eps recorded, especially the one where Karl skived
Agree on how good the Claire Sturgess episodes are. She's got a good sense of humor & a great laugh! And Ricky & Steve come prepared and never stop going. Lots of energy and laughs.
@@trainingwithlukey3308 I believe what 15-year-old me thought when writing that comment seven years ago, was that it would just be a neat little effect
I like the Camfield episode because it reminds me of the pre-Karl years, when they would just have a laugh and argue about music, and it was like co-hosts were just entering and leaving the room at random
I like them, because Christ, his whinging does get on my nerves after a while. It's a nice little break and quite refreshing to have the show focus more on Ricky and Steve occasionally. Karl, while obviously the star of the show, is a bit of a broken record at times.
@@kevinflemming1982 👌 I initially thought the same as everyone else but it really is a nice change. (Claire is better than this guy though) Ricky and Steve are great lets not forget.
I think this episode is hilarious. I’ll always love Karl, and will probably be listening to these shows on my deathbed. But as others have said, there is something refreshing about the non-Karl episodes. Ricky and Steve lose their heads a bit in this one and it’s so funny.
35:19 - I dont know why but I randomly said "ohhh look at you " and 'cheeky!' like Gervais does.... then realised someone was behind me . I'm pretty sure that lil fella thinks I'm gay lil fella
Camfield is a surprisingly good producer/co-host. Ricky and Steve really seem to respect him and don't mind when he speaks up. They work as a great team. Boring episode, but entertaining and well-done, nonetheless. Claire is great and funnier, but she's not always on the same wavelength as them. This is a smooth non-Karl episode.
Since I posted this over a year ago, this episode has become one of my favorite, if not my favorite, episodes of all time. I often even go out of order to listen to this one, because I can't wait three series to get to it. Ricky and Steve just nail it and with Camfield, this episode is just so fun to listen to.
@@HeatyFrog I'm really surprised how much they let him speak up. They, to my disappointment, often dismiss and shut down Claire when she tries to speak up. One of the reasons this is one of my favorite episodes is how different it is from every other episode. They're actually funny with Claire, but they don't even try with Camfield. Reminds me much of Series 0. Three blokes having a chat, where one of them isn't a bald manc twat. Just a rubbish and shoddy episode that only lasts 45 minutes. Not particularly funny or interesting. Just perfect conversation. I can't be alone feeling this way.
I don't mind Camfield, but this is one of the least interesting episodes. At least Ricky and Steve are entertaining in the Sturgess episodes. Very few highlights in this one.
It never takes long for them to start talking about Karl or reminiscing on things he’s said on these episodes where someone’s filling in for him. They really don’t have much without him.
I was Googling to find out if he ever made it to Magic or BBC2. Guess Ricky and Steve didn’t take him along like they promised! Sure he’s doing well though, like Sturgess
I can't believe that there was no mention of any thrash or death metal band in this conversation. Napalm Death, Deicide, Godflesh, Rigor Mortis, and hundreds more....
that's because trash and death metal bands are exclusively known to fans. Outside of that particular bubble they might as well not exist. Which is partly why you can't believe it, because you are INSIDE the bubble. Most niche hobbies seem to have that fallacy; people inside expect people on the outside to know just as many details as they do. "What did you think of the new Zombified Preachers of Gore album? Shouldn't the second solo on the third song start with a Cflat diminished chord?" "Dude, I don't even listen to metal". It's great if YOU like em (I listen to metal as well), but the general public will NEVER encounter any on their own.
Wow, first time in about 5 years I bother listen to an episode without Karl Not bad, not bad EDIT: wtf Jonathan Ross' feedback for a minute woulda never been allowed if Pilkers was on
Claire is great, even though she really doesn't speak much herself. Somehow her presence changes the dynamic in a good way. Camfield is alright, but not interesting to me. The pillars of rock stuff, I'm just not into music in that particular way, but I can see how it can be interesting to people who DO enjoy discussing it like that. Jonathan Ross is just straight up annoying to me in most XFM shows. I get why Ricky likes him, but we don't need two Ricky's on the show amplifying eachother in a contest of "mommy, look what I am brave enough to say in public". Together they're either the biggest benders in London, or just shooting for pure shock value. And that just isn't skill OR comedy to me.
Mathematicians could spend millennia dividing and dividing the fraction of a fraction of a fraction of second that it takes me to click off of a xfm episode without Karl
Never understood the negativity around this episode. I always thought that it was cool to actually hear Campfield, having heard Ricky impersonate him so many times in the past. You can tell they're all good mates, and the piss-taking about the rock scene is great. "I snorted ants with Lemmy!"
It's more that Gervais tries to show off the entire time when it's obvious he's a fraud.
The number of people saying that they don't listen to any eps where Karl isn't there definitely haven't listened to the Claire eps. I get that this ep is very different, and it's probably one of my least favourites, but the Claire episodes are classics and are some of the best eps recorded, especially the one where Karl skived
I agree. I don't like this one as much either, this camfield bloke seems like bit of a bellend
Agree on how good the Claire Sturgess episodes are. She's got a good sense of humor & a great laugh! And Ricky & Steve come prepared and never stop going. Lots of energy and laughs.
The sound Ricky makes at 2:22 makes me laugh every time.
Soon as I saw this comment I knew what noise it was haha
omg that was disturbing
i repeat it like 4-5 times every time i listen to this episode
LOLOLOLOL
“I’m dressed like an Albanian window cleaner at the moment”
Should have done so that every episode without Karl there was the face of the person replacing him photoshopped on top of Karl's face
読みや
What's the point
@@trainingwithlukey3308 I believe what 15-year-old me thought when writing that comment seven years ago, was that it would just be a neat little effect
@@LittleBraveWarriorIsBestit wasn’t a bad idea.
I've been listening to these for years, first time I've heard this one. What a treat.
Me too it was crap
Unpopular opinion: this is a great episode
It sucks
23:35 - That story is perfect. "Look at that geek." xD
"No DJ Camfield. Just go, 'YEAH!'"
Genuinely one of my fave episodes, the monoliths of rock a fantastic segment
It sucks
Steve: "If I was the King of China.."
Ricky: "You'd be tall."
"Dog, Mongo & Blitzkrieg" would be a perfect band name.
*Ladies and gentlemen*
It's wild to hear Camfield as a host on my local radio station in 2023 here in Seattle. I only ever knew him from this show from ages ago.
Same here in Australia. Before he passed away Johno Coleman moved here and was on our radios
@@Dicky__Anders The world is a real big, small place.
That's really cool
@@ideamachine39 Yeah, isn't it? What are the odds.
The phone call with Ross 🤣 that would never happen now
Over the years I've come to LOVE the Claire episode, but still can't sit through this one entirely!
Joel Cameron Yeah a it's a bit full on in places. I'm a huge fan of the Claire episodes though... especially the one where Karl is skiving.
Nick Crowther Haha, yeah... Das Lanken Pissen Streak.
Nick Crowther Call your family and the them it's a girl! ...THE NAPPY!
+Nick Crowther "Das Freaken Goggle-eye!" x
I like the Camfield episode because it reminds me of the pre-Karl years, when they would just have a laugh and argue about music, and it was like co-hosts were just entering and leaving the room at random
"Please welcome to the stage: 'Christ on a bike'!" Lol. I've never made it through this one before, but that was one funny bit!
Haha the way he says it
It sounds like Ricky and Steve are yelling out the window through megaphones to Jonathan Ross, and he's standing on the street on the phone.
Saying "play a record" without the usual "you're an idiot" prefix sounds really weird.
I skipped the "no Karl" shows the first time around... but now I love them. Just because they remind me how great he is :)
same! no karl no thanks but I'll give them a go now.
I like them, because Christ, his whinging does get on my nerves after a while. It's a nice little break and quite refreshing to have the show focus more on Ricky and Steve occasionally. Karl, while obviously the star of the show, is a bit of a broken record at times.
@@kevinflemming1982 👌
I initially thought the same as everyone else but it really is a nice change. (Claire is better than this guy though)
Ricky and Steve are great lets not forget.
Thanks for these.
Ryan Chidester No problem at all.
+Man Moth Mothman, why does this episode not have a title?
+stoox006 May I suggest Racist FM
"I SNORTED ANTS WITH LEMMY!"
Paul Diano doesn't snort ants, he snorts anteaters!
I think this episode is hilarious. I’ll always love Karl, and will probably be listening to these shows on my deathbed. But as others have said, there is something refreshing about the non-Karl episodes. Ricky and Steve lose their heads a bit in this one and it’s so funny.
"I wanna... I wanna start playing things like The Eagles...and Steely Dan, and Bruce Hornsby and the Range, truth be known!"
30:42 Camfields set up for Ricky's quip had me giggling like a little school boy
I’ve always thought “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN PLEASE WELCOME TO THE STAGE.. IMPALED ANGEL!”
35:19 - I dont know why but I randomly said "ohhh look at you " and 'cheeky!' like Gervais does.... then realised someone was behind me . I'm pretty sure that lil fella thinks I'm gay lil fella
Unpopular opinion but I think this strangely might be favourite episode, Steve and Ricky are so good in it
Karl is the best, but Steve is so funny in the episodes without Karl?! Nice episode :D
2:24 “This is Isis!”
“Isis doing their version of merry Christmas everyone”
The four pillars of rock and the King who stands astride them as the arc angel of metal!
Camfield is a surprisingly good producer/co-host. Ricky and Steve really seem to respect him and don't mind when he speaks up. They work as a great team. Boring episode, but entertaining and well-done, nonetheless. Claire is great and funnier, but she's not always on the same wavelength as them. This is a smooth non-Karl episode.
Since I posted this over a year ago, this episode has become one of my favorite, if not my favorite, episodes of all time. I often even go out of order to listen to this one, because I can't wait three series to get to it. Ricky and Steve just nail it and with Camfield, this episode is just so fun to listen to.
I agree, Camfield's sound. He gets in on the banter but it doesn't feel intrusive. I love how dry he is because Ricky won't let him do DJ Camfield
@@HeatyFrog I'm really surprised how much they let him speak up. They, to my disappointment, often dismiss and shut down Claire when she tries to speak up. One of the reasons this is one of my favorite episodes is how different it is from every other episode. They're actually funny with Claire, but they don't even try with Camfield. Reminds me much of Series 0. Three blokes having a chat, where one of them isn't a bald manc twat. Just a rubbish and shoddy episode that only lasts 45 minutes. Not particularly funny or interesting. Just perfect conversation. I can't be alone feeling this way.
@@justinkline8437 I'm still trying to process how something can be boring but interesting at the same time XD
The truth....Ricky Gevias as a serious actor would nail it
"Chairman? Chairwoman, don't be sexist."
How is Ricky so happy??
37:54 The way Ricky's voice echoes in the conversation with Jonathan Ross is hilarious but somewhat unsettling
People are WAY too hard on this episode. It's delightful!
Probably just winging Mancs.
Sorry Karl, but this is easily one of the best episodes from the entire xfm series.
Ricky carries at times but it is gold
Gotta have your critics.
The shows without Karl are actually very good from the point of Steve and Ricky being able to go full flow.
They're fine on their own. I like it.
15:15 I think the fish was off I'm going buzurk 😂
Camfield.
Very much the Meg Griffin in these here parts....
I think "smelly eyebrows" woman is the Meg Griffin of the show.
@@MisterM2402 Definitely...i cringed so hard listening to her i had to pause the video multiple times & got a back spasm
This was actually quite good.
I don't mind Camfield, but this is one of the least interesting episodes. At least Ricky and Steve are entertaining in the Sturgess episodes. Very few highlights in this one.
Yeah, I noticed they are completely different in this (even without Karl). Probably showing-off a little bit with Claire lol.
The problem I have is that Gervais spends the entire time trying to prove his rock credentials, which gets increasingly annoying and embarrassing.
completely disagree
The reason you have some yoghurt after a bender is because you chew your face off on drugs so afterwards it's cool and soothing and is easy to eat lol
Did that just go out?
You the man, moth!
It never takes long for them to start talking about Karl or reminiscing on things he’s said on these episodes where someone’s filling in for him. They really don’t have much without him.
That's definitely true! The show would not be anywhere near as beloved all these years later without Karl.
One of the best episodes ever made.
oh lol this came out on my 6th birthday
I love the way Ricky says ritual
Strange the different directions people go. Canfield is now a DJ in Denver
I was Googling to find out if he ever made it to Magic or BBC2. Guess Ricky and Steve didn’t take him along like they promised! Sure he’s doing well though, like Sturgess
It's Deathlehem.
Steve actually comes up with that name in series one. Or at least he mishears something that Ricky said so he goes "Deathlehem?"
It's actually Karl who does that. He's reading out the K Fest line-up and can't pronounce Behemoth, saying 'Bethlehem?' instead.
Had to google Camfield, I remember him around this era - whatever happened to him?
Humanity Manatee is genius.
I imagined Camfield to look like one of the likeable headbangers that hangs out with Wayne and Garth in the Waynes World movies.
34:00 Rob her plant...
Looks like Lemmy - Smells like Gervais!!
Fill it with ice and put some beer in that. Cos none of my friends washes their arse.
I can't believe that there was no mention of any thrash or death metal band in this conversation. Napalm Death, Deicide, Godflesh, Rigor Mortis, and hundreds more....
Yeah, all shite. Bands with names like 'Anal Cunt' are to be dismissed almost as quickly as pop music. x
that's because trash and death metal bands are exclusively known to fans. Outside of that particular bubble they might as well not exist.
Which is partly why you can't believe it, because you are INSIDE the bubble. Most niche hobbies seem to have that fallacy; people inside expect people on the outside to know just as many details as they do.
"What did you think of the new Zombified Preachers of Gore album? Shouldn't the second solo on the third song start with a Cflat diminished chord?" "Dude, I don't even listen to metal".
It's great if YOU like em (I listen to metal as well), but the general public will NEVER encounter any on their own.
8:29 zinger from the prince of rock
Hate this episode, can't believe so many people say it's one of their favourites
Mad innit.
104.9 Racist FM xD
Wow, first time in about 5 years I bother listen to an episode without Karl
Not bad, not bad
EDIT:
wtf Jonathan Ross' feedback for a minute woulda never been allowed if Pilkers was on
Del Cortehh the Claire ones are mych funnier fyi
Pilkboy is a consumate professional.
Claire is great, even though she really doesn't speak much herself. Somehow her presence changes the dynamic in a good way. Camfield is alright, but not interesting to me. The pillars of rock stuff, I'm just not into music in that particular way, but I can see how it can be interesting to people who DO enjoy discussing it like that. Jonathan Ross is just straight up annoying to me in most XFM shows. I get why Ricky likes him, but we don't need two Ricky's on the show amplifying eachother in a contest of "mommy, look what I am brave enough to say in public".
Together they're either the biggest benders in London, or just shooting for pure shock value. And that just isn't skill OR comedy to me.
Steve's faux ignorance on the 'king of China' REALLY grates me
Hope you're ok 👍
Possible titles: Wossy phoner, Brain Hammer, or Deathlehem.
Is it just me or is 9 missing? Goes from this to ,10 for Me???
Yo Ricky is the goat
Just as enjoyable as any Karl episode
100 million little gay chineese fellas
Not very hairy tho, cuz the thing is usually Chinese people aren't that hairy..
21:58
This is 104.9 Racist FM.
18:40
look out for anyone jumping...
This is the one and only episode I never listen to, the Claire ones are great but this one I can’t stand.
Not a bad episode
Oh, 4 in the morning!?
They actually came up with deathlihem in a previous show
Sturgess > Camfield
His eyes were bleeding with unimagined flatulence
0:41 1:53 13:30 17:46 19:28 22:02 26:27 26:58 30:33 34:54 37:38
4:28
I'm having a nightmare eating yogurt
21:44 lol I just re listened to this today and absolutely lost it when he said that lol.
Foreshadowing the golden gloves eh?
17:47
I SNORTED ANTS WITH LEMMY!!!
Clare better
Bidets always come next to normal toilets, never as a replacement
Metal Christmas
Suspicion confirmed: i only listen for KP
Always skip this one. Can't stand Canfield. Claire was class as a stand in
The pillars of rrrrock
And the king of rock who stands *astr i i i de* them
Bee-day
please welcome to the stage CHRIST ON A BIKE
Who is tommy Vance lol
DETHLEHEM!!!
"but no karl pilkingt---" skip
No Karl, no point
You're missing out on some good laughs. Ricky and Steve are definitely more funny without him.
Agreed! 😂
Mimi, mimi.
this is 104.9 racist fm
No Karl in this...........
luuke furtado Sherlock..
The Anti-Theist You sir are kind with your compliments....
luuke furtado Well.
Bidets are a waste of time & money.
PLAY A RECORD
Mathematicians could spend millennia dividing and dividing the fraction of a fraction of a fraction of second that it takes me to click off of a xfm episode without Karl
well that's just stupid, the Claire episodes are funny and you're really missing out