It's showtime bay-bay!After a lengthy pilot run of around 16 episodes (it's how they do it in TV) we're here, live and in your ears! Comedians Lew and Josh are ready to help fill your brain and soul with a steady stream of culture courtesy of a weekly - and hopefully far more cultured - guest.This week the Vacuum welcomes the incredible comedian HELEN BAUER! Strap yourselves in for Dance Moms, The Simpsons, Josh discovering that just because you speak German doesn't mean you were born there, and more!Helen Bauer can be found on Twitter @HelenBaBauer and on Instagram @helenbabauerFollow The Cultural Vacuums on twitter @CulturalVacuums and on Instagram @theculturalvacuumsHosted By Lew Fitz and Josh TrebilcockArtwork by Stephen Trumble @StephenTrumble

WE'RE BACK BAYBAY... well, almost back. Josh and Lew have been hard at work in the R&D layer of the Vacuum coming up with new ways to give the people what they want: arts chat with super funny comedians. To do so they've given the place a new coat of paint, worked out a format (finally) and enlisted some big guns to produce their unproducables asses. SO - the wait is nearly over, Series 1 of The Cultural Vacuums is on the horizon and we have some amazing guests lined up BUT, in the meantime, please do go back and listen to the 17 pilot episodes from Series 0 that came before with amazing guests such as Sikisa, Ed Night, Alexandra Haddow, Heidi Regan, Elena Saurel, Sunil Patel and Neil O'Rourke.We're so excited to get going again and can't wait to welcome you back into The Cultural Vacuum!TCVs XoXoxxo

The Cultural Vacuum's are back this week and in the words of one Martin Tyler, "IT'S LIVE"... sort of. This week the vacuum was blessed with the dulcet tones and ACTUAL IN PERSON presence of the super funny, friend of the show, Neil O'Rourke! Neil gives Lew and Josh an incredibly insightful history lesson on modern Irish cinema, along the way recommending some hidden gems we'd never heard of and explaining his love for the movie Young Offenders. Also the Vacuums are introduced to Neil's beloved Munster and the important role Rugby has played in his life. We also get an insight into the craft, ladies and gentlemen, and who were the figures that inspired Neil to pursue comedy. Also there's some bird/ bat-watching chat, cats that kill, Japanese zombies and Lew talks about his new whip.ALWAYS. BE. CULTURALING. (new slogan idea)If you like what you're hearing please do like and share and of course write a review if that's your jam (please let it be your jam). If you have anything you would like us to review or indeed just recommend then the email is [email protected]'re also on all the usual social places just search 'Cultural Vacuums' and our lovely mugs will magically appear.Artwork by the wonderful Stephen Trumble.CV's out! Xx

Well looky here you lucky people. We brought one in under an hour!This week the Vacuums welcome the legendary Sunil Patel into their abyss to ponder with them all things culture. Sunil reveals who his comedic inspirations were and shares with Josh and Lew his tip of writing to ferocious European hip-hop and trap music. The gang also discuss the perils, burdens and diet associated with mafioso life, as seen in shows such as Gomorrah and The Sopranos, meanwhile, did you know what Mike Tyson's entrance music used to be and if not DO YOU WANT TO BE F'ing TERRIFIED?? Give us a listen for more than facts than a Xmas cracker set from BooHoo. Check out Sunil's hilarious podcast with Harriet Kemsley - Why is Harriet Crying?https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-is-harriet-crying/id1180971779Always. Be. Conversing. Search for us 'Cultural Vaccums' on socials to find us and email us: [email protected] to share any of your recommendations as well!Artwork by Stephen Trumble!Love ya!

PEOPLE, the Vacuums were well and truly honored to be graced by the presence of the phenomenally funny Heidi Regan this week. Heidi introduced Josh and Lew to the work of influential Australian comedy legend Shaun Micallef, we also hear them discuss the awkwardly edited conversations of contestants on reality dating shows, how comic books got Heidi through Lockdown, a bit of back and forth about whether cartoons are for children (LEW'S WORDS NOT OURS) and of course what podcast these days doesn't include some Terry Pratchett chat!?Weeeee'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email to share your favourite things recently: [email protected]'d love to hear from ya! Drop us an email to share your favourite things recently: [email protected] follow us on Twitter - @CulturalVacuums https://twitter.com/CulturalVacuumsInstagram - theculturalvacuums https://www.instagram.com/theculturalvacuums/Don't forget you can catch Heidi's hilarious Radio 4 Show 'No Worries' here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000xdqzAnd also on the BBC Sounds app!And please for the love of Lew's kitten, leave us a review if you like what you've been hearing!Artwork by THE BEST MAN - Stephen Trumble.Lots of love - TCV's x

The hilarious Sikisa was Josh and Lew's wonderful guest in the Cultural Vacuum this week and what a treat it was too! The old pals chatted about their love of all things Professional Wrestling as well as some topical Love Island gossiping, a shared appreciation of Katt Williams specials, being horrified at just how violent Mortal Kombat actually is, a pitch idea for the next Fast and Furious film, what the perfect reality dating show would be and the multi-talented Twix introduces Burlesque and Cabaret to the Vacuums.Weeeeeeee'd love to hear from ya! Drop us an email to share your favourite things recently: [email protected] follow us on Twitter - @CulturalVacuums https://twitter.com/CulturalVacuumsInstagram - theculturalvacuums https://www.instagram.com/theculturalvacuums/You can catch Sikisa performing her new show 'Bad Guy' at the Camden Fringe on 10th August @ 2NorthdownFor more info on dates and where to see her check out:https://www.sikisacomedy.com/Some of Sikisa's recommendations:The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club - https://twitter.com/focitupcomedyThe Cocoa Butter Club - https://www.instagram.com/thecocoabutterclub/?hl=enSwiss Chocolate Pictures - https://www.swisschocolatepictures.com/And please for the love of Lew's kitten, leave us a review if you like what you've been hearing!Artwork by THE BEST MAN - Stephen Trumble.Lots of love - TCV's x

This week the Vacuums were privileged to welcome comedian, writer, podcaster, twitch-streamer, voice-over artist and massive Doctor Who fan, Ed Night! Ed introduces Josh and Lew to some of the things that've been keeping him entertained recently; talks how he finds new music; explains how streaming on Twitch kept him busy over lockdown; as well as a bit of shop chat about the future of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Ed's beloved Crystal Palace under the fresh guidance of Vieria (whoah)... and how to rear a cat/ kitten. Oh and this episode was recorded before the Euro 2020 final so expect to hear a hefty amount of optimism, *kisses picture of Marcus Rashford*.Weeeeeeee'd love to hear from ya! Drop us an email to share your favourite things recently: [email protected] follow us on Twitter - @CulturalVacuums https://twitter.com/CulturalVacuumsInstagram - theculturalvacuums https://www.instagram.com/theculturalvacuums/Don't forget to check out Ed's podcast here:BRITPOPULISM (Ed's podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/britpopulism/id1507594843And here are some of Ed's recommendationsArcitexture - Never Again (listen here): https://open.spotify.com/artist/689nSQGtKXzNThD2zE7QnqSpy x Family (funny manga): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088W7RWXS/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1Bad Influencer: The Great Insta Con (Belle Gibson naughty): https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p09ln51v/bad-influencer-the-great-insta-conAlso:Maybe You Should Talk To Someone (Lori Gottlieb)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maybe-You-Should-Talk-Someone-ebook/dp/B07KM93FN7/ref=tmmOnce Upon a Time in Hollywood (the book!)https://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Upon-Time-Hollywood-Tarantino-ebook/dp/B08V4PCQLJ/ref=srAnd please for the love of Lew's kitten, leave us a review if you like what you've been hearing!Artwork by the only man cuter than Bukayo Saka, Stephen Trumble.Lots of love - TCV's x

Well hot dang if this ain't another doozy from The Cultural Vacuums. This week Lew and Josh were very excited to welcome the multi-talented actor, comedian and filmmaker Elena Saurel to the Vacuum! The gang bring forth conversation from all across the cultural universe, we're talking binging reality tv shows, National Geographic gorilla documentaries from childhood, Reno 911, jewellery, Lew's Spotlight profile for crying out loud and of course Elena's upcoming documentary about her father ' ANOTHER TIME with Paul' (see link to trailer below).The format may have changed but the email's still the same. Drop us a line with any recommendations you may have - [email protected] - @CulturalVacuums https://twitter.com/CulturalVacuumsInstagram - theculturalvacuums https://www.instagram.com/theculturalvacuums/ANOTHER TIME, With Paul (official trailer) - https://vimeo.com/520679891Duffy's Jewellery - https://www.instagram.com/duffyjewellery/?hl=enArtwork by the delectable Stephen Trumble. Please rate us or review us wherever you get your podcast! - TVC's x

The Vacuums are back once again and this time they're not talking anywhere near as much as usual (piped in crowd cheering noise becomes deafening). That's because this week they are accompanied by none other than real-life legend and (as of this recording) self-isolating comedian, Alexandra Haddow! (piped in crowd cheering noise continues to be deafening)As well as having a fun old natter, Alex shares with Lew and Josh some amazing recommendations of her favourite things to read, listen to and watch in the hope that this will now broaden their cultural horizons forevermore...The format may have changed but the email's still the same. Drop us a line with any recommendations you may have - [email protected] - @CulturalVacuums https://twitter.com/CulturalVacuumsInstagram - theculturalvacuums https://www.instagram.com/theculturalvacuums/Artwork by the delectable Stephen Trumble. Please rate us or review us wherever you get your podcast! - TVC's x