"We need to unpack this!" Phoebe Waller-Bridge plays Unpopular Opinion

Phoebe Waller-Bridge joins Greg James on the Radio 1 Breakfast show to react to listeners' unpopular opinions and get to the root of life's tough questions.
Is BBQ veg pointless? Should we all be checking gig set lists before we go? And is chewing a clean wet sponge the move when you're bored of drinking water the old fashioned way?
#radio1 #phoebewallerbridge #unpopularopinion #gregjames
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[@hansumar]

I'm glad Phoebe is asking the right questions to the sponge lady

[@mantawoman_]

"go and have a little sponge" made me lol, she snuck that in there

[@Group32.]

I pissed it when she said that. She’s so funny!!

[@miakoda248]

In hospital, if you’re not allowed a lot of liquids, (if you’re pre-op or have renal issues etc) they give you a small sponge to dip in water to suck, so you can wet your mouth but not take on lots of fluid.

[@carolcates7632]

Yes, this happened me after my appendix burst. I was so thirsty I wouldn't let it go till the nurse held my nose. In my defence I was pretty out of it at the time.

[@dianetherrien7501]

But it is not bathwater though LOL

[@PurushaDesa]

Phoebe’s written some fucked up shit but even then she looked genuinely concerned for Sponge Lady.

[@sandhyachaudhry]

Now that's an unpopular opinion!

[@annemargotbalacano1689]

exactly my thoughts! HAHAHA

[@justinpatrick7899]

I 100% agree with Becky about the setlist for the reasons she laid out. I always look at the setlist once a tour has started so I know if my favorite songs will be played or not & I know what to expect from the show.

[@oneworldfamily]

Is knowing the set list before a concert actually a thing? This is new to me. How does one find out the set list before a concert? Which bands are publishing their set lists? And I'm pretty sure that many of the bands that I've seen over the decades regularly mix up their set lists.

[@matejaiveta112]

@@oneworldfamily well, no, the bands aren't publishing them, but there's a whole site where people can enter what was played and then you know for the next shows, of course they mix it up from time to time, but you can generally know what to expect (unless its the first or the first few shows)

[@oneworldfamily]

@@matejaiveta112 Ah, ok. Thanks for explaining that. Seems like there's a website for everything these days.

[@JoMaelle]

I feel like, most tours are centered around albums. So, lets say, liking the album or at least know the songs is a must. Otherwise you can feel excluded whilst. True fans probably know almost every song from the artist, so just getting involved and being surprised would be really cool. But who does that nowadays haha. Risking everything by thinking only big hits will be played is generally a bad idea.

[@Liz.1014]

She did god’s work by telling Phoebe to tell Harry to keep playing Medicine for ever, she really did

[@TheMarizanebogdan]

Thank you for the girl who doesn't feel the rain noise is calming, I HATE that noise with a passion, I can't sleep when it's rainning, so thank you girl, I feel you!!

[@mbae123]

Same!! The calming effect does not work after experiencing sudden flooding in our house. Heavy rain makes me anxious now.

[@gauravgummaraju]

These were some really unique unpopular opinions

[@gablison]

We used to have an "illegal" structure/shed type room behind our apartment with a corrugated roof, and the rain drops would be deafening but very relaxing for me as it would drown out my anxiety and give me a rare reprieve.

[@Oleg_K.]

Boy, this dipped into a Dickensian depression right at the very end there.

[@calyl]

i totally agree with rain is hellish. I live in a typhoon ridden country and it stirs me up (flooding and roof flying etc).

[@JP-xp2xn]

I’ve finally worked out where the song is from…. ‘Playdays’ from the 90’s!! One of my fave childhood cartoons!

[@SpeakingofAI]

Apparently the sponges in the Radio 1 kitchen are indeed unfit for "textured drinking"!

[@TechNextLetsGo]

Sponges are filled with bacteria because they never dry out in the middle.

[@davidstancomb5380]

Conor in Reigate called her out on her shit. Rain is what it is. Sponges being textured drinking is like saying a wine box is like an 'adult capri sun' - you extract the bag full of wine and stick a straw in it, and you are three litres to the good!

[@kokijavier]

I can watch Phoebe Waller-Bridge forever

[@gambine]

Me too

[@leonardo05012000]

me too

[@Mdb0514]

No! Knowing the set list is a huge spoiler! Love to guess the opening song.

[@Ida-Adriana]

Why can’t I add bbc 1 radio video to playlist?! None of the other channels do this

[@LTDPotential]

How is it that I've heard this theme so many times and only just realised that it's the theme to playdays.

[@yvonnewachowicz2931]

wow. Canadian here, so I wasn't familiar with 'playdays' and am shocked/astonished that the theme was stolen/borrowed from a childhood memory. immediately looked on KZbin to listen to it and you're right. this changes everything

[@65g4]

the rain on the roof at night used to be great but with climate change and so much rain here in new zealand this winter it gives me anxiety

[@Akash_158]

😢

[@teruphoto]

Phoebe being so accommodating is such a treat. Aside: never noticed this before but Greg has a few mannerisms that are very Tom Holland.

[@mileslaw]

I was just about to leave a comment that he reminds me of Tom Holland

[@catchmeifyoucan1095]

I was just going to comment this

[@aryakaya5266]

as soon as she mentioned knowing the setlist i knew it was a harry fan lmao so true queen

[@ClaraSchnitzel]

She’s brilliant!!

[@calidofrio13]

I wish all the unpopular opinions were as wild as these omgggggg amazing.

[@marijnsegers]

As soon as I heard the setlist thing I knew this was about Harry Styles

[@dag__hag]

As an Australian, I can't speak for our sponge taste but I can confirm that the water in Sydney tastes kind of rank.

[@ElizabethFran]

Phoebe should've really talked to Harry about Medicine, cause he's now playing it at every show. Thanks, Phoebe!

[@sandrabernabe4782]

I was a sponge drinker too when I was a child. I thought I was the only one 😂

[@lu59999]

I think a textured way of drinking water is just sparkling water

[@Denis-89]

Who wants to know a set-list for a concert? Isn't surprise part of the experience? Just enjoy every moment..

[@deeamparo1703]

Someone who doesn’t know the entire library of the artist they’re seeing and will listen to the songs before going to the concert. So that when they watch, they can pretend to know the song/s and sing-along.😏

[@benzaiten933]

I never even considered this. most tours are based on the artist/s new album so many of those songs will be included + popular older ones. however, being surprised and delighted once you recognize the first few cords of a new song is part of the deal.

[@Brieelo]

For some people the moment is more enjoyable if they know the songs, knowing if songs they like will/won’t be played, etc.

[@dag__hag]

Harry Styles fans. I knew before she even said his name. The only fanbase I've ever known to obsess over it with that intensity. (I've got to assume Taylor fans are similar at least)

[@storageheater]

i'm a big fan of spoilers and really believe that a good story is more enjoyable the second time around, or knowing the ending gives you space to notice more details along the way, and even so, knowing the setlist in advance strikes me as hilariously extra. It feels like a dependence on familiarity, and the way "songs you don't like" are things you have to mentally prepare for - because the experience isn't good enough in itself? I don't know. I'd rather see a band I don't know in a smaller venue than a band I love in an arena though, so perhaps I'm just diametrically opposed to this experience.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

So nice to see PWB on the show! Also, happy to see a new episode of this fun programme.

[@skaaya1]

Agree with the set list at gigs. At the height of both their fame (before Kanye went a tad more loopy), my ex and I went to the "Watch The Throne" tour in London. I probably couldve bought the tickets for just the one song, "N***** in Paris", as it was prpbably the biggest song at the time, and i heard they'd played it about 8 times back-to-back at their show in Paris, so i was looking forward to it. DumDum here went to the toilet and missed the entire song twice!!😮😂😮😂😮😂

[@jameswhiteley8996]

School writing paper tasted great til about 1980 something when they changed the recipe to something horrible. I thought it prior used to be at least good for my teeth 😬

[@maryg5913]

Lmao a grilled courgette is a bit middle class?

[@helenacalli9132]

Yeah, whyy on earth?! LOL, PWB's retort : Courgette is Steak!! Yes, it very much is.

[@JordanFrancois178]

Interesting Thank You Bye JeanFrancois

[@RitterPanda]

Literally every time this guy looks down at his notes, I think he’s Tom Holland.

[@ANightworkerslife]

oh wow, really misheard the sponge-drinker at first....

[@realjammiedodger62]

Did she ever get the sponge?!

[@SilvanSantoscostaavjan-ep8ez]

NATAL RN BRASIL

[@nickelfront]

lauren is so real

[@marcusburger1523]

Where sponge?

[@juangermannavarro422]

one month without unpopular opinions whats going on guys?!

[@dominiqueeden]

Here before Harry stops singing Medicine live on tour and the angry mobs come here to cast the blame on PWB for allegedly not following through on her promise. 😅😂

[@shedaydreaming]

of course it was medicine lmao

[@gabrielaantonioli]

Raind does not have a calming sound specially if you live in an area that can be flooded

[@MrJimheeren]

Then don’t live in the flood area of your local river

[@elizabethannemillar3013]

Or if you've ever had a blocked pipe during a rainstorm. I once rented a place that had a blocked pipe and, one night during a heavy downpour, all the sewage came up through the toilet and plugholes and flooded the house in literal toilet paper and shit. I can't hear heavy rain now without a mini panic attack.

[@skrober]

Agree with Connor that halloumi is plastic cheese! 🤢

[@mia-ci2ur]

i did the sponge thing but with a towel. had to be certain towels because only some would have that good taste AND SMELL (the smell of damp towels iykyk)

[@naomiarram5187]

I don't mean to be disrespectful, but, why? Was it a physical or emotional need of some sort? Why not just drink? I'm truly curious

[@kimrobynonedirection]

Omg, yes! Didn't even remember lol

[@maruree]

@@naomiarram5187 i think people start this habit as children. Children are naturally curious and less inhibited, and if they try something and like it they keep doing it until they’re told otherwise or grow out of it.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I thought every episode is funny but my goodness, was this hilarious 😂

[@paulquaife7974]

The first one reminded me of Frankie Boyle on mock the week, there is a vegetarian option, you can f off

[@dominiqueeden]

Not Phoebe’s only toxic trait being thinking she could sing along to the jingle first time and even that became adorable when she continued to fail at it. Like seriously guys, she’s practically perfect in every way.

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

She is a unique talent. Brilliant James Joyce stream of consciousness 🎉

[@ejkalegal3145]

Unique talent my a***. Grow up.

[@maryfitzpatrick3252]

@user-ih5vf4xg4h Anything but. Are you? 🧐

[@nickmoranis2865]

You are unique. And specials. Sycophant

[@ThePeterR66]

LOL

[@Treps1]

Softball tournament

[@Toke3164]

Phoebe waller-hapsburg more like it... How's indy 5 coming along

[@mar-lj1xi]

come and give us your unpopular opinions something up 'til now that you've been scared to say!!!!!

[@hexagonaltv754]

The guy from REIGATE thinks it's too middle class? You're done for

[@Edeskenney]

What would English people know about barbecue?

[@kJ922-h3j]

Most Brits (I am one) don’t actually know that’s it a cuisine itself. As the guy alluded to, a bbq is just cooking a few things (mostly burgers and sausages) on a bbq 😂😂

[@informedchoice2249]

Sponge chewing... niche.

[@thefirstchampster]

The setlist thing...she's right it's an unpopular opinion, because she's wrong.

[@warriorbard]

The sponge thing really threw me. I mean WTF!

[@benzaiten933]

I associate 'Stockholm Syndrome' more with MUSE, though.

[@MrZooky123]

Greg James has too good hair for radio

[@ebii4711]

the sound of rain is really not relaxing

[@ThePeterR66]

Get Woke, Go Broke: Tchao Phoebe

[@bkvisuals7627]

Becky😹😹😹

[@YodatheHobbit]

That sound is NOT he sound of rain, that's the sound of rain on your shitty roof.

[@CatrionaThePoet]

Wow, a bunch of misogynistic comments from men who don't like Phoebe. If you don't like her, don't watch.

[@billie-lousamuelscouture2172]

v

[@Rab_Daddy]

She has to be the next Dr Who!

[@ejkalegal3145]

Sincerely hope you are joking.

[@Esta-Beed]

Oh no. NO!!

[@ploppill34]

Only if you want that show to tank also😂😂

[@Mr_Storm_22]

​@@ploppill34you do realise the show has sadly tanked

[@paulb9769]

Who?

[@asian6oy]

QUEEN 😍

[@partpartdieupark8889]

Haloumi IS overrated!

[@ploppill34]

She’s box office poison😂😂😂

[@bobbySumpton]

Alllll chin..

[@GalaxyOfBoltz]

How tf did this dude get a career?

[@kylenally1291]

These two!?!?! Couldn't be more obvious examples of words starting with C and U.

[@anastilinovic1478]

Cute?

[@fuferito]

"See You Next Tuesday"

[@actonman7291]

Fleabag destroyed Indiana Jones

[@jamesl1806]

The posher you are the more you look like an Easter Island statue.

[@jeosabb7993]

Damn

[@diamondplate]

Phoebe Waller Bridge IS the unpopular opinion.

[@jaxsazerac4904]

Peobe Waller-Not-Cates destroyed the Indiana Jones franchise. Congratulations

[@bryancash8251]

Bless your heart. All upset over a movie you loved as a kid wasn’t made exactly how you wanted so now you’re a grown human shitting on an actress who had nothing to do with the script or directing. You good? Tantrum over yet?

[@ejkalegal3145]

​@bryancash8251 Nah the guy is right. Don't try to be patronising - makes you look a moron. This woman is talentless and absolutely stinks out the latest Indiana Jones film. She is AWFUL in the movie. Clearly a poster child for white privilege, and white female english brunette privilege to be more specific 😂. The woman heavily influenced the direction of the story in production. Everyone involved in the movie has already said that. The aim was to kill off Jones and start a new franchise with her as some kind of new "India Jones". What a joke 😆. I really hope they make it as i love seeing them repeatedly fail and lose billions in lost revenue due to their totally misplaced arrogance and hubris. You know the above anyway, so stop acting like a bellend (if that's possible for you).

[@Esta-Beed]

@@bryancash8251😂😂😂 you are the reason Disney gets away with destroying their IP well done 👏

[@booster330]

​@@bryancash8251simp

[@benzaiten933]

she was there as an actress, she didn't write the script or direct the movie. had another actress been cast in her part, it would have been the same. you should point your ire at the right place.

[@gruweldaad]

Super annoying video title

[@maverickeagle5465]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@bobbobbington3615]

Popular opinion is that you destroyed Indiana Jones.

[@jamesl1806]

Bond and now Indiana Jones' pallbearer.

[@Subninja2012]

Why does his voice and her voice have the same depth of sound. Geez the lady is manly. 0:01

[@battleaxe8252]

I dont understand the hype with this chick🤷‍♂️

[@Eric_Von_Yesselstyn]

CORRECTION: her name is "Pheeble Whiner-Cringe". TIFIFY

[@MarceloPerdigon-jm3vh]

Awful actor 😂

[@RaikageSama]

Thanks for ruining Indiana Jones

[@bradforester3635]

Mam you forgot to use your lady voice.. interesting fact she is a transgender man. #pridemonth . So is Britney Grindman . So cool. Yay for queer folk

[@nickmoranis2865]

My wife is Bella. My friend has a double barrelled name. Horrific.

[@DarkoFitCoach]

She ruined the new indy movie. Movie is a flop big time. Wokeism fails

[@thomasinamcnaughton7020]

How is it "woke" to have an upper-middle class white British woman in a Hollywood film? She is the absolute epitome of privilege. British film, television and music is overwhelmingly populated by privately-educated white men and women, which is the antithesis of "woke." You're obviously throwing the word "woke" around without having an understanding of what it means.

[@nickmoranis2865]

The most unfunny woman in history.

[@Phil_Mitchell]

Thanks for ruining Bond and now Indiana Jones. Can't wait to see your next desecration with Tomb Raider 😂

[@joevictor53]

You know she barely had anything to do with Bond you crybaby incel

[@Denis-89]

LOl, you funny!

[@jackbauer5455]

Its a bit unfair to criticize her for Indy 5 she didnt write the script she was just an actress and when it comes to No Time to Die she is one of many writers for that movie so if you want to blame her you should blame the other writers as well.

[@Phil_Mitchell]

​@@jackbauer5455Well she definitely defecated all over Indy 5 with her crappy, annoying acting besides how bad her character was overall. And she was the one who said out loud that she wanted a more feminist Bond so yes, I blame her largely for No Time to Die being a joke of a movie.

[@jackbauer5455]

@@Phil_Mitchell Her annoying acting was part of the role otherwise the director would of recasted her and when it comes to No time to Die you act she was the one in charge of the movie which was not the case so as far as I know she only mainly contributed to add humor in the script and adding more depth to some characters the story wasn’t changed at all by her it already had feminist themes anyways this was confirmed by her.

[@callumbush1]

Awful actor.

[@russelldurnell]

Tell you what is grossly unpopular and super cringe. The host trying to get Phobe to sing that moronic jingle. Embarrassingly bad. I'd be amazed if she ever comes back to R1 again.

[@aquiestapedro]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮