Aisling Bea on Losing Her Luggage, Traveling to Kansas City & Her Hulu Show This Way Up

Aisling talks to guest host Sean Hayes about losing her luggage and having nothing to wear on the show, going to Kansas City for a charity event with Paul Rudd, and her Hulu show “This Way Up.”
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[@ct5625]

There's a difference between being a comedian and being naturally sharp as a tack. She's the latter. She just has that naturally fast comedic brain and I'm so jealous of all those who have that gift.

[@ResponsibleCitizen001]

Irish people in general the latter

[@kurtsudheim825]

No she's the former, she's LITERALLY been doing comedy for years now, which is how she got on tv

[@YewrMan]

She's both.

[@Ayalaula]

"Child actor Paul Rudd" 😂😂😂😂 She's just the funniest!!!

[@artomatt]

Aisling is so naturally funny, and it's great to see her on US talk show TV just killing it. I only feel like this was too short!

[@klaxoncow]

For a US talk show, this was super long and deep. They just never allot any meaningful amount of time for anything. I guess it's because they've got to fit in the 7 hours of sponsorship messages and ads somewhere, right?

[@artomatt]

@@klaxoncow True. I didn't really expect it to be a longer interview, it's just that I was enjoying it so much it went extra fast in my mind.

[@gottalovetheinternet]

Oh honey, your gasoline prices are CHEAP compared to Irish prices. Look it up.

[@vic5015]

He'd clips on Graham Norton and Jonathan Ross and other UK talk shows are just awesome.

[@marmadukescarlet7791]

Everything is funnier with an Irish accent. Idk know why but it’s true!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Showing up in a robe is the MOST Jack thing ever! I love it! Also Aisling is a gift. She is amazingly hilarious 😁

[@danniboooz]

It reminds me of the Christmas episode where they hang out in the hotel room and sing quick carols to the staff when they come in to do tasks 😆

[@Tao_Tology]

Tahani did it better.

[@mvubu6823]

She's bloody brilliant. Her standup is terrific and she's a natural in front of a camera.

[@leastimnotarepublican]

She wasn't in her element.

[@badcad641]

she is the Irish actions that is amazing

[@Jake-vh6jp]

I'm guessing you didnt watch the newest Home Alone then...

[@mvubu6823]

@@Jake-vh6jp nope, but that would be like the US Mr Bean. Maybe the worst use of a comedic genius ever, where the silent jokes needed to be verbally explained to morons.

[@Jake-vh6jp]

@@mvubu6823 Thats mainly down to Americans having a dull sense of humour. They'd rather clap themselves on a gameshow for answering with the wrong answer than experiencing great comedy.

[@bikeman9899]

Aisling is effortlessly funny. And does so without offending ppl. Self depreciation, making jokes about absurd things. She a class act.

[@kurtsudheim825]

No it isn't effortless, she's worked on it for years, like all comedians

[@georgezee5173]

After seeing her in a few late night shows interviews I'm pretty sure she would be an amazing TV comedy host herself.

[@silsonsteve]

She naturally brings great intelligence and warmth to her humour, one of the best out there.

[@SPEEDOFDOG]

Imagine having someone like her in your life? Never a dull moment for sure. She’s magnificent.

[@leahartlee29]

Not to mention smoking HOT!

[@ems7623]

@@john.c ehhhh. That was a joke she told. Maybe you should try to write it into her biography

[@andyr0ck]

​@@john.cIt's either a personality that makes you thrive or grinds you down...so I'm told. 😢😂😂

[@mimiqwerty3538]

Sean was born to be a host! Give him his own show!

[@TheBenettonsport]

Yes I think he could be funny. Maybe after James Cordon. You never know

[@llydrsn]

He's already better than a lot of the current hosts 😅 he lets the guest take over and be comfortable telling their stories. And he pipes in from time to time without upstaging her like by laughing demonstatively!

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

The petrol prices in Ireland are even more astounding let me assure you! It’s about €2.08 per litre now which is well over the equivalent of US$8 a gallon 🙃 love Aisling Bea ❤️

[@nowthenzen]

yeah, but, if you are Irish can't you just ride your cow or hop in your Currach or something?

[@patrickiii1693]

Don´t ruin it for the Americans. Next you tell them they are not the greatest country in the world.

[@Carlton_Banda]

over 2 quid a litre, that's insane 😲

[@Christopher-md7tf]

Lol it's always so cute of Americans to complain about gasoline prices when they pay for it BY THE GALLON

[@crowz6247]

@@Christopher-md7tf To be fair, most of our country is built around owning a car, living next to a highway, and driving 20+ minutes over crumbling infrastructure to get to any store. We're the greatest at making self-defeating solutions.

[@bfkennedy]

I’m obsessed with Aisling Bea! ❤️😂

[@patjackmanesq]

Absolutely killed it. She's a national treasure. (Not in a digging up and put in a museum way)

[@JamesScholesUK]

More in a Nicholas Cage as budget Indiana Jones sort of way?

[@patjackmanesq]

@@JamesScholesUK Indeedy. There's more than a passing resemblance between the pair

[@klaxoncow]

@@patjackmanesq "Not the beas! Not the beas!" I'll get my coat.

[@eak22]

Love her! Her funniness seems so natural and effortless. This way up is a brilliant show too, she and Sharon Horgan work so well together.

[@leodegas7731]

She really is so funny. When my depression is really bad. I will rewatch bits of her stand up on KZbin. She has helped me sooo much. Regis and Cathy use to do that for me too in the mornings. I wonder if famous funny people realize how much they help the world? ✌🏼🦁

[@Lex_Cheesington]

for a lot of comedians its the only reason they do it

[@AthanImmortal]

I'm glad she can do that for you. When Johnny Depp was on the Graham Norton show and asked what makes him keep going to sick kids hospitals as Jack Sparrow, he said "The kids, bless them, they are so strong so courageous. But the parents... are the ones who are slowly dying. To bring a smile or a giggle to these people means everything in the world to me"

[@leodegas7731]

@@AthanImmortal A ☺️, the gift that keeps on giving. Have a great day and weekend.

[@kurtsudheim825]

Depression doesn't flitter up & down, that's just caked being in a mood

[@mariem5027]

“Depressed - the kids are really into it now” killed me. No word of a lie

[@cmarq817]

Love Aisling! She’s always funny and charming . I hope she will be a hit in the US. Big hug from 🇵🇹

[@kellycrowley4482]

So naturally funny and love how you came up with the title for this way up ❤️

[@JordiVanderwaal]

She's hilarious. Glad to see her on talk shows again.

[@bettersecret1499]

She is one of my favorite comedians, love her!

[@raynemichelle2996]

I'm so glad Aisling is "making it" in the US. She's brilliant.

[@Biotoze]

Aisling Bea is so damn funny and witty. Every time I watch her I’m laughing

[@conman413]

One of my favorite comedians.

[@matthew3136]

Love this woman.

[@ifgezroxy]

Sean Hayes is awesome guy, and I have seen Aisling so many times in Qi. Very hilarious pair this. 😅

[@llydrsn]

He really makes a great host and I think he helped make Aisling be more effective on this bit because he just let her talk and (unlike a lot of other talk show hosts) let the guest be the star of the segment. He pipes in from time to time to convey interest, and it really helps the flow of the conversation. Of course it does help that Aisling can talk the whole show if he let her to 😅

[@barbaraberry9075]

Aisling is just so funny. Really enjoyed this interview

[@the_alex_ellis_channel6923]

The mark of a talented comic - able to take this frustrating and terrible situation and turn it into a comedy opportunity.

[@kasondaleigh]

I love her voice! ❤️

[@BritInvLvr]

I love Aisling. So hilarious.

[@vincewest8858]

Aisling is ALWAYS AMAZING & PERFECT

[@nishantparmar5141]

So chaotically funny, I love her! 🤩

[@quietpassage]

So happy that Aisling is across the pond in a big way now!!! Let’s hope Americans are capable of embracing her brilliance!!!

[@johnhopkins8504]

Absolutely love this woman

[@bagelbenji]

Omg Sean Hayes is such a natural host!! He should do it 100%

[@21GeeOff21]

She's so lovely. Always a fun guest.

[@tangaz5819]

Eureka!!!That’s it! I have finally found something to watch. Tonight’s evening plans are sorted. 👍

[@timchavez552]

I love Aisling! So funny, witty, quick-- she's amazing!

[@whitney2201]

As a Kansas Citian, she did a better job explaining it than most Americans I’ve met that are not familiar with KC.

[@Xerrand]

Good old Aisling, hilarious and talented as they come.

[@phillipedwardness9591]

Woah. I didn’t think I’d ever see Aisling on an American talk show. Maybe she’s done them before and I haven’t seen them, but yeah.

[@brianmurphy9532]

She’s done corden and Seth meyers before :)

[@sarsarsar111]

She's been on Seth Meyer's show!

[@morr8596]

Love her. The show is amazing. Cannot wait for the next season.

[@temporaladvisor3958]

Love her stand up and think TWU is brilliant. This series should be mandatory in rehabs to help them really understand how to surf the bumps of recovery.

[@luhole]

I feel like a proud Mama. She’s really made it!

[@grahamharper8114]

I love Aisling Bea, funny and gorgeous, perfect combination.

[@marklewis1753]

Sean Hayes is a natural at this, and absolutely love Aisling Bea!

[@evillyn7895]

"Living With Yourself" is hilarious, I recommend it!

[@catherinepowers2750]

Adore her! What a talent!

[@sassysls1851]

Not 100% sure, but I think she may be one of the most brilliant performers of “our day” - naturally hilarious - in a smart and witty way, yet can also break your heart with her sincerity and sweetness. Clearly she has a beautiful singing voice and likely has a multitude of other talents. I have enjoyed anything I can find that she is in…including talk shows!

[@Misosoup99]

Same, I respect her a lot more than comedians who think they have to be edgy and bullying to be funny.

[@TXGirlinVA]

I love This Way Up! (And Aisling!)

[@Caitness1]

Loved watching Aisling with Amy Huberman in Finding Joy season 2.

[@carlychamberlain4237]

Aisling Bea breaking into America is so exciting! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mangs9940]

she is so brilliant!

[@cherryernaez5443]

She’s hilarious 😂 i love her and her show.

[@DarrsBurfday]

Crikey, she really is just everything 💛

[@samnelson2343]

How brilliant to see a comedian from over here over there & to see how our humour affects a US audience. Loved the high pitched giggle that happens a few seconds after the rest...

[@YewrMan]

Most Yanks are easily amused, though, they're not much craic. Not taking a bit from Aisling's comedy though. Very funny and talented Lily lady.

[@michaeljacksin9367]

Aisling's cheekbones are magical

[@IceQueenAlchemist99]

Gotta love her adorable accent💕

[@vikj1255]

I love her.

[@thatevilducky]

she's brilliant, love that she's getting publicity in the US

[@YoYoRaeRae]

She’s the BEST. So glad she was on. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adamo.1319]

my Irish crush! love me some Aisling!!!

[@lisab9541]

I love her show. Must have more episodes!!! Love you, Aisling. I grew up near Paul Rudd in Overland Park, KS. Still live within 20 minutes. Yes, Kansas City in MO, but there is a Kansas City, Kansas. Hope you have a great time here.

[@stevegordon8474]

It's the same city overlapping the border between Kansas and Missouri.

[@thewatchfemme4051]

@@stevegordon8474 I think the people of KCK and the MO side, and their separate municipalities would beg to differ.

[@stevegordon8474]

@@thewatchfemme4051 Kansans and Missourians can differ all they like but they can't change the geography or the border.

[@thewatchfemme4051]

@@stevegordon8474 You’re right, the border is the border, but on one side is KCMO and on the other is KCK. As someone from KCMO, we do view them as separate towns, it’s weird but it’s the culture.

[@stevegordon8474]

@@thewatchfemme4051 Thank you for pointing out that I was, and am, right about KC being the same city despite the fact that you, as a Missourian, are still fighting the Civil War that finished over 150 years ago.

[@lesliehunt3841]

I love Aisling!

[@pippalewisNYC]

I. love.her! ❤

[@tastewithjase]

She's come a long way since I saw her on a bus in London 6 years ago :-D She's very funny good luck to her

[@raymonddixon7603]

Ye them London buses go a long way.

[@pedrodepaca57]

Love Aisling such a genuine person and very funny....

[@ohkris10]

Glad she was reunited with her things after this!

[@ArgChica]

Anything she is on..I am there!!! America needs to experience her much for often than she has been!! 💙💜

[@MB-xw1tu]

anyone who has seen her series of Taskmaster will not be surprised to see her appear in a robe. I just hope she doesn't get SO popular here that I don't get to see her be ridiculous on UK shows.

[@brianmathews2926]

"our astounding gasoline prices" - Sean Hayes, a person who clearly has no idea Ireland is a non-oil producing island nation with much, much, much higher prices.

[@keithmills778]

You beat me to it. The US prices are always lower than in Canada, the UK, Ireland, and continental Europe.

[@krashd]

@@keithmills778 I think US prices are the lowest in the developed world, which always makes me chuckle when I see an American complain about them.

[@FakingANerve]

Glad to see she's crossing over the pond (finally)!

[@mzamxa1]

I friggin love her!

[@Fantasmister]

The "gasoline prices" comment shows just how insulated America is (as evidenced in the "World Series" of baseball...) - gas prices are higher across the world - the US is actually one of the countries who has increased the least.

[@aus3492]

Right, I'm in Ireland and it's €2:15 per litre, that works out at about $10 a gallon.

[@greendogg83]

FYI the reason the World series is so called is that the "The World" newspaper sponsored the inaugural series

[@Fantasmister]

@@greendogg83 I live and learn, thank you👍 Did the newspaper specifically report "world news", or was it merely some world news, but primarily domestic (as with most newspapers)?

[@greendogg83]

@@Fantasmister This I do not know, sorry

[@Its_Runa]

SEASON THREE PLEASE!!!!!

[@NZDLo]

I thought this meant there was a third season of her incredible show! Alas! If you haven't seen it - go now! It is very binge-able.

[@brandontylerburt]

I would watch an Aisling Bea "Alone in New York" Christmas special right through to St. Valentine's Day!

[@howardsung108]

Dont know her but she was very funny and quick. Now I love this stranger to my eyes!

[@weatherornotheresmike9303]

I will see you and Paul at the K in Kansas City Missouri! Lol see ya soon

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her

[@GoRoundandRound]

It’s a brilliant show 🎉

[@BortolanAlexandre]

For a moment I hadn't realized what I clicked and got excited, Sean Hayes has a show?

[@andrew66862]

I remember when there was only a single, terrible video of Aisling's comedy on KZbin. So glad she's made it

[@benwu7980]

She is still woefully under-served by yt, for whatever reason.

[@BadgerUKvideo]

She did a podcast with Bert what's-his-face a while ago and the incel brigade went in on her hard. It was a really funny podcast but she did make the mistake of mentioning or coming close to mentioning feminism or her own point of view or something. They were ruthless.

[@benwu7980]

@@BadgerUKvideo I am finding it hard to know what point are making, knowing her career and jokes over the years. If think some incel movement ( social movement, not just in their pants) really fazes her, or think she would tone herself down for losers.. no.

[@BadgerUKvideo]

@@benwu7980 I think I get the gist of what you are saying and if so, I agree.

[@kellysong2256]

She actually makes that robe look glamorous 😎

[@islandlanguage3349]

Jimmy looks fantastic! What did he do, shave? And just generally so much more pleasant and sincere than usual. I can't quite put my finger on what you're doing differently, Jimmy, but keep it up!

[@Sindollx666x]

I love Aisling Bea! I only got to know who she was by accidentally becoming obsesses with British Comedy Panel GameSpot "8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown", which she is occasionally a guest/contestant on. She's hilarious & gorgeous.

[@kristikinzel4433]

If you like her in 8 out of 10 cats does countdown, check out season 4 of Taskmaster.

[@sharontaylor4148]

She's soo sweet and ribald!

[@lvilla757]

Dammit I thought this was going to be an announcement for season 2! It’s such an amazing show, I can’t wait!

[@foxleyeventing8859]

There are two seasons this show originally aired in 2019 in the UK 😊

[@dyan785]

@@foxleyeventing8859 jelly!!

[@danniboooz]

season 2 has been out in the US on hulu for months

[@millymillymilly]

I think you mean Season 3, its out in a week or so!

[@sabina_pip]

Amazing!!!!

[@volumesofrelativeobscurity]

She's a humorous gift from God.❤️

[@apenvose]

brilliant!

[@titaniumteddybear]

I love Aisling Bea!

[@NewMessage]

Queen if the panel shows, right there.

[@lenarobinson]

One of the funniest natural comedians EVER. The wit is beyond. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kt-df2ww]

Hello beautiful lady

[@midkingsteve]

Aisling Bea is an international treasure

[@KateInTheCity]

Two of my favorite people :)

[@yarasub]

omg she is brilliant and beautiful,even in a bath robe.......loved this way end a masterpiece, laughed and cried.

[@Bass.sick.b1tch]

I so lurve Aisling!

[@janetclaireSays]

I love her!

[@cereal_qilla]

Sean Hayes is incredible

[@MechaJoezilla]

She’s awesome! Very funny indeed!

[@TheMKG16]

I’m about to go take out a loan to fill up the car to drive to KC just so I can see her! Omg! Just a five hour drive! ❤️ Aisling!

[@LisaLGruman]

Delightful gal/interview/TV series.