Idk, Richard Ayoade and Simon Amstel stuck to it in their Craig Ferguson interviews. I know that's going back a bit but I don't watch much US chat show interviews since Ferguson left.
@@travelwell6049 facts! That man is full speed ahead no brain/mouth filter. Craig was a Scot though. Its more the American hosts that they pull back with.
most people try to please an audience. James just does James. It's not just British people who do it, a lot of people on US shows aren't that authentic. It's quite literally an act. James is an embellishment, not so much an act. He basically can't help himself.
It goes deeper when you do some digging and find that Bo Burnham has watched, been inspired by, and written part of his act as an adaptation of TIM VINE MATERIAL
He broke when he had to show that meme and I love how genuine it was. Seth's already a bubbly character but seeing him really enjoy another comic is wonderful.
Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 is a treasure. But, there's also... Repertoire Taskmaster Series 7 Hypothetical Off Menu Podcast James Acaster's Classic Scrapes Perfect Sound Whatever Just Puddings And plenty of other random UA-cam clips of James on shows like Would I Like To You, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Mock the Week. There's a litany of Acaster content out there and IT'S ALL WORTH EVERY SECOND. The man is a genius
He did perfect sounds as a podcast too, where he got comics to listen to a 2016 album, then if they liked it, they had to admit 2016 was the greatest year for music of all time 👌
Yeah it often feels like they end up doing a impression of American comics instead of embracing the style that got them success. Can be so weird as someone from America who likes the british comics seeing them come over and act odd. Acaster however went for his top weirdness in this interview and I love it.
Acaster doesn't give himself enough credit. Cold Lasagne is an absolutely fantastic stand up show 10/10. However Repertoire completely subverts the genre from the moment he walks out on stage 4 times on the trot (knees, running on mid sentence etc). It is genius beyond imagination of most (hannah and bo 100% rightfully excluded) in terms of intricacy, silliness, intelligence and is completely critically and publicly underrated on a level that is criminal and performed in a period of life where he was at the lowest point. 11/10x4 Must watch. Well done Seth for giving him a platform in America once again after the horror show that was Conan. All together now; K to the E to the T to the T E to the R to the I N G T to the O to the W N KETTERING TOWN FC and a........
Give himself credit? Nah.... he knows, it’s totally his act to be self-deprecating... or as Jon Richardson would say: “self-defecating”... which lends itself to the title of this video too 😂
What I like about James Acaster is that he's brutally understated. On the outside there is almost no hint of the fact what genius lies inside - until he opens his mouth. He's absolutely brilliant and funny as heck.
James Acaster's comedy bit about his girlfriend breaking up with him then getting together with Mr. Bean (true story) is the funniest thing I have ever seen.
It was funny but watched it in Belfast just before the pandemic. He was definitely agitated. It wasn't part of his normal shtick. He seemed really annoyed he had to be there. He was belligerent to the whole audience the whole night. Not the normal "pick on the front row" deal, he was just shitting on thr audience for showing up, for living where they lived, for him having to be there. Like it wasn't even jokes sometimes, he veered in to rants. When he talked about the whole Mr Bean thing I got the vibe he was struggling to keep it together. I thought it was just us, but at the interval everyone at the bar was saying the same thing: He seemed really out of sorts and like he was annoyed to be there. It was a bit of a let down tbh because before that I thought he was amazing. He seemed to be struggling a bit with his mental health that night and I hope it was just a blip. Either that, or he really hates Belfast and Northern Irish people with a passion lol.
@@humann5682 I thought his jokes/performance for this tour was supposed to come off a bit like that? The idea that he was trying to be 'cool and edgy' because his usual audience was usually Christians and old people. I thought that was part of his shtick but like you said, he might have been having a bad night though when you saw him. I didn't feel like that in Birmingham.
@@humann5682 that’s what happened in Bradford. It was really uncomfortable viewing. It was a really hot day, there was no fans or AC and he seemed to have this complete meltdown.
@@humann5682 his show in sydney was the same way. he's spoken about it since on a few podcasts, it seems like a result of anxiety, he sees one person not laughing and then thinks the whole gig is going badly so would throw it away on purpose. right now he doesn't think he'll ever do stand up again. i think touring material like this, about touchy things like mental health, made him extra sensitive to audiences and hecklers. the mr bean breakup happened in 2013, he's not actually bothered by it anymore, but the breakup that messed him up the most and triggered his breakdown in 2017 only got referenced in passing.
Absolutely brilliant comedian. His intro to the special he was hawking here is absolutely solid gold, and his takedown of Gervais and others....stunning.
I love James Acaster. I don't think he has a single story about himself where he comes off well, but somehow it all blends together into making him a legend
thats fairly common growing up in UK everyone's just bonkers, eccentric or flat out insane. James's strength is his ability to structure these "run of the mill (if you grew up in Britain) stories" into fantastically hilarious anecdotes
Nanette is amazing, but Acaster's "Repertoire" is revolutionary and should have won all the awards. It's 4hrs long and structurally like nothing else in the history of comedy.
Acaster is incredible! Love him to bits! His intelligence, absurdity, satire, and amazing imagination thrill me every time I see him. His 4 part special: Repertoire is magnificent! 💝🥰❤️💋
I love him so much, i’m glad he’s finally being appreciated outside the UK!! Also i want to hear him talk about Inside more, i bet he and Bo would be brilliant together
Conan is, to my eyes, someone who absolutely every comedian on earth, regardless of how different they are, regardless of their politics, race, comedic attitude, looks up to and respects. I like Acaster but I truly love Conan.
I can’t believe I missed this when it aired! James is an absolute GENIUS! Spectacularly funny and quick witted. I completely devoured all his work when I first came across him in 2018 (when I personally had to quarantine a year and a half before everyone else due to my own medical issues) and his comedy really lifted me up during the darkest of times.
I love seeing my favorite Taskmaster contestants reaching American audiences. Basically spent lockdown watching as much British quiz shows/game shows as I could find on UA-cam for some reason. Can't wait for a new Big Fat Quiz of Everything!
thank god cold lasagne is getting some kind of recognition! i love how he acts as if he hasnt reinvented stand up as well. definitely my fav comedian and anyone who doesnt watch him is seriously missing out
He is NOT Underrated. you need to read, if you can, a dictionary and learn what that word actually means. He's Highly Revered in his own country, he's just NOW opened up to America, he's NOT Underrated, he's Extremely Popular.
@@RIXRADvidz I apologise that my statement offended you so greatly. I will edit it to reflect that he is locally known as the greatest comedian of all time
@@RIXRADvidz You need to be less of a dick and learn the definitions yourself. Lots of people like Acaster, but he plays to 300 or 400 cap venues in his own country, meanwhile Peter Kay, Kevin Bridges and more are playing multi-date stadium tour throughout the UK. Thus: Underrated.
You can really see Seth Meyers' improv background here. Many hosts/comedians get really taken aback by James and don't engage with his style, trying to pull interviews back to their notes and a more normal tone. But despite clearly being surprised by the New York joke Seth doesn't miss a beat and every single response is some form of "Yes, and...". He 100% plays along and encourages it and you can see how it puts James at ease and encourages him to go full Acaster, leading to an incredible interview. Lots of folk in the comments are complimenting James for not pulling back for a US audience (as they should), but Seth deserves credit for actively playing along with it without taking any of the limelight!
Watching this, I was thinking "FINALLY, people from the US are giving James the recognition he deserves, they are never aware of the best comedians!". Then I remembered I'm russian so there's definitely way less people in my country who know James lol
Seth is a perfect talk show host You really get the feeling he's genuinely laughing at the comedians jokes along with the audience I dunno He seems authentic
For those needing recs: Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 on Vimeo, the Off Menu podcast with fellow comedian Ed Gamble, his appearances on Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats (specifically the story about this band, oh Lloyd), TASKMASTER Season 7, Would I Lie to You (one word- cabbage), and to quote him from Bake Off: "Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit."
And above all, I think we all love James so much because beyond the genius comedy is clearly a beautiful soul who just wants us all to feel a little happier in our day. Thank you James. You execute perfectly. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
People of the USA look this guy up if you don't already know him, my favorite comedian at the moment, they have a lot of game shows and talk shows in England and his input is always a highlight
James, fellow American here, I’m happy to report I’ve loved you before the GBBO meme took off. Glad to see you finally getting the recognition you deserve on this side of the pond!
@@pushthetempo2 That's with no disrespect to Boyle, Carr, Oliver, etc. They're all brilliant. But IMO James Acaster is naturally funny in a class unto himself.
@@BuildinWings Boyle and Oliver wouldn't make my list personally. People like Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, Ricky Gervais, Frank Skinner. Although to be fair some of those were probably on the scene before Eddie Izzard. James Acaster is definitely unique and v funny
Glad to see James getting recognition in America. His takedown of comedians taking cheap shots at trans people in his new special has been relevant there as of late.
I had no idea Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 was 2 hours long, but I do know I was disappointed when I was finished! It was mesmerizing and hilarious! Everything he does is phenomenal. From stand up to panel shows, Taskmaster, podcasts, books about scrapes and more, James is at the top of his field. He is definitely one of those comedy geniuses he was talking about. So glad Seth brought James on the show and glad this appearance rated better than Conan's!
Highly encourage anyone seeing this and loving James to check out taskmaster series 7 - it is available on UA-cam and my personal favourite piece of television
so happy you support British stand up. James is amazing, you should ask if h could drop some jokes into your show and the audience to try and hear when he does XD
Usually British comedians pull back their act when appearing on American shows. James has proven that idea wrong. Great performance James!
Idk, Richard Ayoade and Simon Amstel stuck to it in their Craig Ferguson interviews. I know that's going back a bit but I don't watch much US chat show interviews since Ferguson left.
I don't think James could pull back even if he thought about it.
@@travelwell6049 facts! That man is full speed ahead no brain/mouth filter.
Craig was a Scot though. Its more the American hosts that they pull back with.
Much better than his Conan appearance
most people try to please an audience. James just does James. It's not just British people who do it, a lot of people on US shows aren't that authentic. It's quite literally an act. James is an embellishment, not so much an act. He basically can't help himself.
His previous 4-part Netflix special is next level.
Genuinely the best written, most finely crafted material I've ever seen. They way all four parts tie together is mastery
You should also watch him on a British show called taskmaster. It’s on UA-cam.
Believe it or not, I think Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 is better than Repertoire.
@@hilarylannan9657 I can't decide which is better. Both are absolutely perfect
love it. Currently on my 3rd rewatch.
James calling Bo Burnham a genius is literally the meme of two Spidermans pointing at eachother
Well... Not literally
@@TykusBalrog 😂
@@TykusBalrog That word needs to be removed from the language at this point
Yup yup
It goes deeper when you do some digging and find that Bo Burnham has watched, been inspired by, and written part of his act as an adaptation of TIM VINE MATERIAL
"The best time to be in text group is when nobody is awake"
100% relatable.
You can actually tell Seth enjoys James and isn’t just humouring him because he’s the guest
He broke when he had to show that meme and I love how genuine it was. Seth's already a bubbly character but seeing him really enjoy another comic is wonderful.
Like he does every night with every guest
He's clearly genuinely enjoying his job
who is he? Hes kinda weird looking
@@sha7303 He's called Seth Meyers.
Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999 is a treasure.
But, there's also...
Repertoire
Taskmaster Series 7
Hypothetical
Off Menu Podcast
James Acaster's Classic Scrapes
Perfect Sound Whatever
Just Puddings
And plenty of other random UA-cam clips of James on shows like Would I Like To You, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Mock the Week.
There's a litany of Acaster content out there and IT'S ALL WORTH EVERY SECOND. The man is a genius
can't forget Sweet Home Ketteringa either
Nice! You got most of the ones I put plus some I haven’t heard of, I’ll look them up! Thank you! ☺️
The Would I Lie To You clips are top-tier
@@percy616 As he sang every verse. Kettering. Sooo many verses.
He did perfect sounds as a podcast too, where he got comics to listen to a 2016 album, then if they liked it, they had to admit 2016 was the greatest year for music of all time 👌
James confidently owned what otherwise could've been a commonly awkward zoom call interview
the trick is to say things that would be awkward if you felt awkward but then not be awkward about them
I mean, it’s right in his wheelhouse.
Seth is a master at interviews
Agreed man. Just lets it flow.
I love how James refuses to water himself down for American audiences, unlike other UK comics.
Yeah it often feels like they end up doing a impression of American comics instead of embracing the style that got them success. Can be so weird as someone from America who likes the british comics seeing them come over and act odd. Acaster however went for his top weirdness in this interview and I love it.
If anything, it feels like he turned it up for the US audience. I think he realised his personality on rapid-fire is the best way to gain fans.
Ricky Gervais doesn't water himself down for the US.
Acaster doesn't give himself enough credit. Cold Lasagne is an absolutely fantastic stand up show 10/10. However Repertoire completely subverts the genre from the moment he walks out on stage 4 times on the trot (knees, running on mid sentence etc). It is genius beyond imagination of most (hannah and bo 100% rightfully excluded) in terms of intricacy, silliness, intelligence and is completely critically and publicly underrated on a level that is criminal and performed in a period of life where he was at the lowest point. 11/10x4 Must watch.
Well done Seth for giving him a platform in America once again after the horror show that was Conan.
All together now;
K to the E to the T to the T E to the R to the I N G T to the O to the W N KETTERING TOWN FC and a........
*Clap* to the E to the T to the T E to the R to the I N G T to the O to the W N KETTERING TOWN FC and a........
VERY well said. There’s honestly no standup like Repertoire. Absolutely unique. I watched it 8 or 9 times through when I still had netflix
And a and a and a and a and a
It's going to be stuck in my head again now!
Give himself credit? Nah.... he knows, it’s totally his act to be self-deprecating... or as Jon Richardson would say: “self-defecating”... which lends itself to the title of this video too 😂
What I like about James Acaster is that he's brutally understated. On the outside there is almost no hint of the fact what genius lies inside - until he opens his mouth. He's absolutely brilliant and funny as heck.
James Acaster is one of my favourite beings of all time. He’s absolutely hilarious
I love that Seth just lets him run wild without interjecting. It reminds me of what I love about Graham Norton’s show.
Yes!
James Acaster's comedy bit about his girlfriend breaking up with him then getting together with Mr. Bean (true story) is the funniest thing I have ever seen.
It was funny but watched it in Belfast just before the pandemic. He was definitely agitated. It wasn't part of his normal shtick. He seemed really annoyed he had to be there. He was belligerent to the whole audience the whole night. Not the normal "pick on the front row" deal, he was just shitting on thr audience for showing up, for living where they lived, for him having to be there. Like it wasn't even jokes sometimes, he veered in to rants. When he talked about the whole Mr Bean thing I got the vibe he was struggling to keep it together.
I thought it was just us, but at the interval everyone at the bar was saying the same thing: He seemed really out of sorts and like he was annoyed to be there.
It was a bit of a let down tbh because before that I thought he was amazing. He seemed to be struggling a bit with his mental health that night and I hope it was just a blip. Either that, or he really hates Belfast and Northern Irish people with a passion lol.
@@humann5682 I thought his jokes/performance for this tour was supposed to come off a bit like that? The idea that he was trying to be 'cool and edgy' because his usual audience was usually Christians and old people. I thought that was part of his shtick but like you said, he might have been having a bad night though when you saw him. I didn't feel like that in Birmingham.
@@humann5682 that’s what happened in Bradford. It was really uncomfortable viewing. It was a really hot day, there was no fans or AC and he seemed to have this complete meltdown.
@@humann5682 his show in sydney was the same way. he's spoken about it since on a few podcasts, it seems like a result of anxiety, he sees one person not laughing and then thinks the whole gig is going badly so would throw it away on purpose. right now he doesn't think he'll ever do stand up again. i think touring material like this, about touchy things like mental health, made him extra sensitive to audiences and hecklers. the mr bean breakup happened in 2013, he's not actually bothered by it anymore, but the breakup that messed him up the most and triggered his breakdown in 2017 only got referenced in passing.
Been trying to find this, any tips on where to find?
Absolutely brilliant comedian. His intro to the special he was hawking here is absolutely solid gold, and his takedown of Gervais and others....stunning.
WHAT'S THE MATTER?
TOO CHALLENGING FOR YA!?!
Hawking, see what u did there lol.
@@HorrorDiva01 Look who's Hawking.
takedown of Gervais?
I love James Acaster. I don't think he has a single story about himself where he comes off well, but somehow it all blends together into making him a legend
I think he got the last laugh in the cabbage war ... forced that nine year old into a truce!
thats fairly common growing up in UK everyone's just bonkers, eccentric or flat out insane. James's strength is his ability to structure these "run of the mill (if you grew up in Britain) stories" into fantastically hilarious anecdotes
You need to hear the audiobook of James Acaster's Classic Scrapes. Incredible
I'm so glad America is getting to hear about James, he is one of the best comedians in the world
Im so happy you Americans are getting to see some James Acaster, but you better give him back!
We'll keep him and give back James Corden.. lol
Nope. We're going to keep him holed up in 29 Rockefeller and you'll never see him again.
@@gothix5868 no f**king thanks
We're keeping him and we want Simon Amstell too... and give us back Sandi Toksvig!
I don't know if his pants could take living here permanently.
As a hard-core fan of James and Seth's show it makes me so happy to see them together
so happy to see him having a good interview !! seth actually let’s him be funny without painfully interrupting
James Acaster has the best transitions, timing and structure for his narratives and jokes xD.
His band story about the singer that kept shouting and wearing a dress? (chef's kiss)
@@jpaxonreyes I'm happy somebody else knows about the absolute gem that is 8 out of 10 cats, the Lloyd story always cracks me up 🤣🤣🤣
We're biased but his web series Sweet Home Ketteringa is perfection
I'M FROM KETTERING AND WE'RE CALLED LEGENDS
this is where we first meet such classic characters as john nutlips and james’s mum
don't give short shrift to sweet home lahnsteineringa!!
@@elliescott3326 😍😍
@@brownkemosabe I saw his Kettering based show a few years back live in Edinburgh was hilarious...this was before any TV fame
Nanette is amazing, but Acaster's "Repertoire" is revolutionary and should have won all the awards. It's 4hrs long and structurally like nothing else in the history of comedy.
@Cian MacGana you didn’t like Repertoire? I loved it! I thought it was amazing! Well good thing there’s different comedy for different people.
I always love when James makes a host or another comedian lose it, speaks volumes when it's both.
Acaster is incredible! Love him to bits! His intelligence, absurdity, satire, and amazing imagination thrill me every time I see him. His 4 part special: Repertoire is magnificent! 💝🥰❤️💋
You have to see his cabbage story on "would I lie to you" its here on youtube, its fucking hilarious!!
I love him so much, i’m glad he’s finally being appreciated outside the UK!! Also i want to hear him talk about Inside more, i bet he and Bo would be brilliant together
Could listen to them have a chat for ~10hrs
@@elizaheathen absolutely, comedy gold
Just go find everything Acaster does in all formats, and you won't be disappointed. Thanks for having him on!
I love that Seth just continuously is giggling in the background.
He and Daniel Sloss, who also made his US TV debut on Conan, are hands down the two best young comedians from the UK
Acaster is about to turn 37
@@sambrobst6852 He'll always be 12 or something in our eyes.
Taylor Thomlinson also made her debut on Conan, the guy just really knows good comedy when he sees it
Conan is, to my eyes, someone who absolutely every comedian on earth, regardless of how different they are, regardless of their politics, race, comedic attitude, looks up to and respects. I like Acaster but I truly love Conan.
I don't believe Daniel Sloss deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as Acaster.
I can’t believe I missed this when it aired! James is an absolute GENIUS! Spectacularly funny and quick witted. I completely devoured all his work when I first came across him in 2018 (when I personally had to quarantine a year and a half before everyone else due to my own medical issues) and his comedy really lifted me up during the darkest of times.
James is on another level. I love that Seth pretty much lets him take the reins and enjoys the show.
I love how genuinely funny Seth finds James, it's so obvious and so refreshing
The fact he can be this funny on a video call is mind blowing 🤯
Nice to see James fully in his persona for something new, this was incredibly funny
James Acaster is genius, Repertoire was one of the most brilliant specials I've ever seen.
I love seeing my favorite Taskmaster contestants reaching American audiences. Basically spent lockdown watching as much British quiz shows/game shows as I could find on UA-cam for some reason. Can't wait for a new Big Fat Quiz of Everything!
I like Anglophiles. You're good in my book.
James Acaster is amazing. His appearances on Would I Lie To You and Taskmaster are phenomenal, and he's got great stand-up out there.
Never has a “fool me once” made me laugh so hard. Well done dude
thank god cold lasagne is getting some kind of recognition! i love how he acts as if he hasnt reinvented stand up as well. definitely my fav comedian and anyone who doesnt watch him is seriously missing out
James Acaster is one of my favourite comedians. Totally underrated
He is NOT Underrated. you need to read, if you can, a dictionary and learn what that word actually means. He's Highly Revered in his own country, he's just NOW opened up to America, he's NOT Underrated, he's Extremely Popular.
@@RIXRADvidz I apologise that my statement offended you so greatly. I will edit it to reflect that he is locally known as the greatest comedian of all time
@@RIXRADvidz You need to be less of a dick and learn the definitions yourself. Lots of people like Acaster, but he plays to 300 or 400 cap venues in his own country, meanwhile Peter Kay, Kevin Bridges and more are playing multi-date stadium tour throughout the UK. Thus: Underrated.
You can really see Seth Meyers' improv background here. Many hosts/comedians get really taken aback by James and don't engage with his style, trying to pull interviews back to their notes and a more normal tone. But despite clearly being surprised by the New York joke Seth doesn't miss a beat and every single response is some form of "Yes, and...". He 100% plays along and encourages it and you can see how it puts James at ease and encourages him to go full Acaster, leading to an incredible interview.
Lots of folk in the comments are complimenting James for not pulling back for a US audience (as they should), but Seth deserves credit for actively playing along with it without taking any of the limelight!
James Acaster is a legend. Friggin hilarious! Wish he was on US telly more.
Hes so pleasing to look at, I love that either he or someone told him how great his skin tone looks in pale colors and just ran with it.
Watching this, I was thinking "FINALLY, people from the US are giving James the recognition he deserves, they are never aware of the best comedians!".
Then I remembered I'm russian so there's definitely way less people in my country who know James lol
I'm a huge fan of James. He is so great in all of the panel shows he has been on, but his stand-up is on another level. Absolutely brilliant comedian.
I love Acaster so much, ever since I saw him on Taskmaster. Also that Bo Burnham shoutout made me happy.
My favorite thing about this, other than the jokes, is that he's wearing CLHM1999 colors and you know it's deliberate.
The man takes color coordination very seriously.
The way this man tells his stories is just superb.
James Acaster and Seth Meyers are two of my ultimate favourite comedians. This is excellent.
An absolutely awesome comic. Great to see him in USA
Yessss - waiting for the day James is a big enough so I don’t have to preface my retelling of his jokes with 5 minutes of explaining who he is
Seth is a perfect talk show host
You really get the feeling he's genuinely laughing at the comedians jokes along with the audience
I dunno
He seems authentic
For those needing recs: Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 on Vimeo, the Off Menu podcast with fellow comedian Ed Gamble, his appearances on Mock the Week, 8 out of 10 Cats (specifically the story about this band, oh Lloyd), TASKMASTER Season 7, Would I Lie to You (one word- cabbage), and to quote him from Bake Off: "Started making it. Had a breakdown. Bon appetit."
And above all, I think we all love James so much because beyond the genius comedy is clearly a beautiful soul who just wants us all to feel a little happier in our day. Thank you James. You execute perfectly. 🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞🌞
James Acaster on Seth!?!! I couldn't click fast enough. This was amazing and I really hope this is the start of big things for him over here. ❤
It's a glorious early christmas present!!
He's absolutely bonkers, such a good comedian.
One of my favorite comedic talents of all time! Also love the nod to “inside”. Two of my favorite working artists!
People of the USA look this guy up if you don't already know him, my favorite comedian at the moment, they have a lot of game shows and talk shows in England and his input is always a highlight
Outside of Britain, relatively unknown and undeservedly so! He's a brilliant stand up, panelist and Podcaster!
Any pod recommendations? I hadn't thought to check that before.
@@dipperdandy his podcast is called: off menu
@@dipperdandy off menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster!
@@brownkemosabe nice! Thanks!
James, fellow American here, I’m happy to report I’ve loved you before the GBBO meme took off. Glad to see you finally getting the recognition you deserve on this side of the pond!
I first learned about James from TaskMaster. He's a pretty funny guy. Love how serious he seems when delivering his jokes. 😂😂
James Acaster is the best comic the UK has produced since Eddie Izzard.
You said death first!
Big words! There's quite a few other very very good comics since Izzard
@@pushthetempo2
That's with no disrespect to Boyle, Carr, Oliver, etc. They're all brilliant. But IMO James Acaster is naturally funny in a class unto himself.
@@BuildinWings Boyle and Oliver wouldn't make my list personally. People like Johnny Vegas, Bob Mortimer, Ricky Gervais, Frank Skinner. Although to be fair some of those were probably on the scene before Eddie Izzard.
James Acaster is definitely unique and v funny
James is a pure delight
OMFG Seeing Acaster on Late Night is the best thing Ive seen all 2021!!!!
Seeing James Acaster live was the hardest I've ever laughed in my 50 years.
Man, I love this guy so much. I watch his Would I Lie to You? appearances regularly.
Glad to see James getting recognition in America. His takedown of comedians taking cheap shots at trans people in his new special has been relevant there as of late.
"Because you know who's been long overdue a challenge..."
Perfect!
James Acaster is an absolute comedic genius. Have followed all of his stuff the last few years and he really is in another league by himself.
Between this and the Miriam Margolyes interview, I'm beginning to think that Seth Meyers and I have similar UA-cam viewing habits.
Yes! He needs to add Sarah Millican to his interview list now, I'm LOVING these!
Love his way of telling a story. So funny!
British actors, mostly comedians, are so articulated. Can't help but admire.
This was truly excellent and I'm so glad he's getting the recognition he deserves.
as an acaster fan who has heard all of these stories before james killed it and made it all feel fresh and fun again
James Acaster is probably the funniest comedian working today.
The real GOAT
Been a fan of James' for years. So glad to see him getting more exposure here!
Love this madman, I can never predict what comes out of his mouth. Hellllo from 29 Rockefeller Centre!!!!
James is a legend and Seth is a gracious host who understands how to work with comedians.
So happy he is having success in USA. He deserves it. He is my favourite.
James Acaster is definitely one of my picks for underrated comedic genius. So good to see him getting airtime
I think it's safe to say that's the best interview I've ever seen
Been loving his appearances on UK panelshows, especially Mock the Week, great to see that he's a hit in the US as well.
Ohh it's Joe Lycett
OMG JAMES ACASTER!!! he deserves all the recognition!!!
Yes!!! Love James Acaster so much! 😍😍 He’s such a great comedian. So glad to see him on Late night stuff
i love this man with all my heart
I had no idea Cold Lasagna Hate Myself 1999 was 2 hours long, but I do know I was disappointed when I was finished! It was mesmerizing and hilarious! Everything he does is phenomenal. From stand up to panel shows, Taskmaster, podcasts, books about scrapes and more, James is at the top of his field. He is definitely one of those comedy geniuses he was talking about. So glad Seth brought James on the show and glad this appearance rated better than Conan's!
Is cold lasagna available to rent?
Glad he's making it big in the US. Good to see his nuanced, English sensibility translates.
More British Comedian guests please! James should be a US A-lister. David Mitchell and Richard Ayoade surely have projects to promo right now...
This was everything, Big ups to the scheduling at Late Night
Love Seth having British comics on! Aisling Bea a few weeks ago, and now James Acaster!
Ahem... Aisling's Irish. 😁
Highly encourage anyone seeing this and loving James to check out taskmaster series 7 - it is available on UA-cam and my personal favourite piece of television
My eyes are circles
James Acaster has impeccable delivery.
His comedy is legend, but I love that he manages to sneak in some genuine wisdom as he does it... :)
James Acaster is a gem! I adore him.
James is one of the best. Cold Lasagna is a legendary special
This man is absurdly funny and original
My favorite current UK comedian. I love his twitchiness. He was fantastic on Task Master.
I love James Acaster so much.
Omg, I looked up and James Acaster was on Seth Myers! Love him!!
I don't think I can say enough how much I love James Acaster
so happy you support British stand up. James is amazing, you should ask if h could drop some jokes into your show and the audience to try and hear when he does XD