James Acaster Became a Stand-Up Comedian to Infiltrate a Gang of Drug Dealers

[@jessk457]

F***king love James Acaster! A man who knows a bush is warmer than a bench.

[@corvidsRcool]

That story had no right to be that damn funny. Only James.

[@liquidfrost1499]

So there I was in a dress with a bag over my head

[@Skydaddyyy]

But are the leaves gentrified? 😂

[@ДиасМураталиев]

OMG did not expect that reference! WILTY rules!

[@cerdas1814]

And someone who knows how to properly cabbage people!

[@joshuaaspinall5524]

As a brit, listening to the audience not being sure when to laugh is excellent. Absolute national treasure.

[@3506Dodge]

He's doing a 'persona' which is not a common form of comedy in the US. They aren't sure if that's really him or a comedy persona.

[@joshuaaspinall5524]

@@3506Dodge I kind of get you, but most US standups are still in a persona in their comedy, Bill Burr being an obvious example. I think it's more the absurdity of the persona and how that's delivered with a very juxtaposed calmness. In US, larger than life personas are delivered with larger than life body language and tone, whereas in UK, the very nature of this comedic relationship mismatching is the joke itself.

[@seldom_bucket]

@@Plethorality ah pretty much a brit then when it comes to humour. You aussies are literally the the best of working class brits, all the other colonies feel a bit alien but ozzys are just desert brits (i honestly mean that in the most positive way, no offence meant comparing you to us)

[@joestevenson5568]

​@@3506Dodgewhat are you talking about. Almost all American comedians play personas. It's just that theyre brash and offensive instead of anything more subtle.

[@3506Dodge]

@@joestevenson5568 which ones?

[@SmallCaz]

James Acaster being interviewed by Seth Meyers is like finding out your work friend and your school friend know each other, it’s not abnormal but it’s a weird crossover of two very separate parts of your life.

[@ДиасМураталиев]

Such an accurate metaphor i can't even

[@MagicTimeTravel]

it's like Hank Green going on the Horne Section podcast

[@SmallCaz]

@@MagicTimeTravel hahah ! Exactly! The Hank/Horne venn diagram we never knew existed.

[@messynessy-010]

OMG HAHAHAHA I LOVE HOW ACCURATE THIS IS

[@myrineae]

And you feel cooler by association?

[@ohaicookies]

Seth is clearly a genuine fan of James and it's SO fun to watch

[@turicanelynk]

how can't you be? British Comedy is so Far ahead of American at the Moment.. and James ACASTER is one of the best... JAMES CORDON.. the exception confirms the rule 😉

[@nomimalone7520]

He's providing perfect setups and loving it

[@spthibault]

I swear it's British Conan O'Brian. Lol

[@DoobieFerguson]

@@spthibault Na Conan has entirely too much confidence. British humor is extremely self-depricating which Conan only does when he talks about his pasty white skin and even then sometimes he makes that into a thing to be confident about.

[@madcapglass1454]

@@turicanelynk He's great, but Dave is still doing his thing and he'll probably go down as the greatest that ever did it. Still haven't seen a British comic as good as Chappelle, this guy is good, but closer to Jeselnik's level than he is to Chappelle. I like some of Ricky Gervais' older stuff too, but you should recommend some more Brit comics since they're so much better than ours are right now, would love to check some out.

[@weepingangel90]

Truly admirable how generous Seth was in this interview. I love James but it is never easy interviewing a character and I haven't seen James so "in character" in a long time. Maybe he turns it up when he's touring, but James was fully his stage personality here and Seth played along perfectly. Completely unfazed by the idiosyncrasies of James's persona and knew exactly how to play along to give James opportunities to be funny. I feel like in another time Seth would have been a masterful straight man in a double act.

[@nickharvey7233]

Exactly my thoughts. James is a rather sensitive, fragile soul (even for a comic) . My suspicion is that, as a defense mechanism, he ramps up the "stagey" persona as the stakes grow higher - breaking into the US is huge for any British comic/musician (and many have failed over the years).

[@rubyrayne8]

@@nickharvey7233 I was thinking the same thing. I just saw him last week and his new set is so vulnerable, so open and so funny. And then seeing him so much in character here was interesting, but totally agree. I’m sure it’s to try and not only entertain but also a default to a possible uncomfy situation. And god bless Seth for being a fan of his, you can tell he is just delighted by James.

[@rossmcfadden]

A large part of the Weekend Update anchor role is being the straight man to other comedians, so you could argue he's been in that double act many times over!

[@weepingangel90]

@@rossmcfadden Excellent point! Didn't even occur to me. Would be ridiculous of him to be rattled by James when he's had to sit opposite Stefon all those times lol

[@dielaughing73]

Seth is very experienced at improv. This stuff seems to be his favourite type of performance

[@FatNorthernBigot]

When James is being interviewed by someone who gets him, it's comedy gold. 👍

[@ohnonomorenames]

there is a fantastic interview "Seth Meyers and Amber Ruffin at PaleyFest" where towards the end Seth talks about how he approaches interviews. (let me know what you think)

[@Junksaint]

Love his book, love his special, love him every weird British game show he's in...

[@clothilde1623]

@@Junksaint “weird”? How dare you! 😉 But to be serious, our panel shows welcome and promote a lot of great budding comedians, many of whom have since found great success (say, John Oliver for example).

[@KellyBeluscak]

Really? I need to be extremely stoned to find him funny.

[@FatNorthernBigot]

@@KellyBeluscak That's not a glowing endorsement, is it? I think the dog is hilarious when I'm stoned, and she had no comedy patter whatsoever.

[@abeearoundapomegranate5333]

Somehow the fact that the audience was sitting in confused silence except for like three people losing their minds made this so much funnier.

[@chris_sssss]

British awkward-sarcastic comedy doesn't translate too well to an American audience, I'm glad that the host was on board with it though, James Acaster is definitely within the top 3 rankings for best British comedians right now

[@Jake-vh6jp]

Thats Americans for ya.

[@davidspencer343]

Lol I'm American and I got all his jokes. Love this dude

[@natebenz2948]

The audience is laughing, they're just low in the mix. That's why only the loudest laughs make it through. I hate it when shows mix audio like this because it sounds like the comedian is bombing. This is a common problem at open mics, sometimes the sound guy just butchers the recording.

[@SPB___]

​​@@Jake-vh6jp^ that's an average YT dip$hit comment for ya

[@virgilhawkins3390]

Seth is unique in interviews in that, as a comedian, he gets what other comedians are going for. He understands the setup for bits and how comedians have to support themselves by finding humor in when their jokes DON'T land. "Ah that didn't get a laugh but let me just roll around here in the mud for a bit so long as I'm down here."

[@stevedixon8567]

Craig Ferguson was good like that too

[@Junksaint]

I read his book lol I know he knows we don't know what a kresh is

[@OptimusSatanas]

Conan is the same way. That why people like burr alway hit homeruns when going onto a conan vehicle.

[@specialkali]

@@Junksaint *creche lol

[@roems6396]

Every single talk show host was a comedian

[@Ou8y2k2]

Been following James on those British panel shows for years. He's easily one of the greatest comedians of all time.

[@NT-lq3lq]

*Oh just open the box you pu**y* is one of his greatest lines

[@punxsydawn]

You should read or listen to his book Classic Scrapes. It's brilliant!

[@mnqblmmrt]

Should check out Taskmaster if you haven't Comedy Gold

[@harryr2431]

@@mnqblmmrt omg when he got chastised by Greg Davies, I died!

[@molsondutch93]

He's definitely my favourite stand up

[@ivyinabottle]

I had many guesses as to who James would say played the therapist, but David Pumpkins is easily the best answer.

[@j.munday7913]

I did not expect to get more David Pumpkins lore in my lifetime, and certainly not today, and not from James Acaster.

[@benzaiten933]

well when David S. Pumpkins isn't in Ibiza he's a therapist for rich boys!

[@AdrianColley]

My guess was Woody Allen.

[@TheUberjammer]

He REALLY needed to finish that bit with "Any questions?"

[@nii_amart]

The American audience still doesn't get his humour but he's one of the funniest comedians in the world imo. So glad Seth gets it. Hopefully he gets more popular in the US with his current tour

[@annjoski2711]

So true - living in Britain for 27 years he is truly hilarious!

[@GeorgeAlone2277]

there was at least 1 guy in the audience loving it

[@Quantum_Magnus]

I hope so, too. I found out who he was because of the UK Taskmaster, and he’s gold.

[@alexubel]

Comedy/Humor is very subjective. It isn't about getting it; they probably just didn't find it funny. I like James myself, but his humor isn't for everyone.

[@watchersmith806]

Is that what it is? I thought maybe he infiltrated the drug dealers a bit too successfully. Lived in England for two years; still don't get this guy 🙄

[@Richard_Jones]

James has definitely got that "wasn't cool at school but found a way to make himself feel cooland is damn well sticking with it" vibe. God bless him!

[@laurenpinschannels]

I definitely see where you're coming from but he seems like the cool nerd to me. confident and hilarious cool nerd

[@RickReasonnz]

More of a "was always in his own sphere of coolness that no one else understood but now he's made it we're finally catching up"

[@0228christian]

He started swearing, that's what made him cool now.

[@jackjude]

Why do you think he wasn't cool at school - I would have imagined he was - has he mentioned this?

[@TPRM1]

James Acaster, reading this comment: “NEVER BEFORE…”

[@matthewforsee5092]

James Acaster’s Netflix special “Repertoire” is a hilarious masterwork. If you haven’t watched all of it please do. He is a gift in these trying times. His musical knowledge is also incredible and his audio books are great. As you might could tell, he’s my favorite.

[@Staleyboi12]

His off menu podcast with Ed Gamble is hilarious too, they have some great guests.

[@nathanshuttlesworth7213]

Also he was my favorite contestant on Taskmaster

[@uu7794]

He was hilarious on Taskmaster

[@33flights59]

Agreed! Absolute genius. He takes the callback to another level.

[@PikkaBird]

One of the best comedy experiences ever. I love how he backtracks and comes back around with lots of the threads he picks up. And now he's continued another one of them with his undercover cop origins.

[@crimps321]

I really really wish Seth would have Alex Horne and/or Greg Davies on the show. Or progressively get all the British comedians who have been on Taskmaster as guests. I NEED IT

[@captainunderpants200]

JOE WILKINSON! He'd blow Seth's mind.

[@bradleybarnett9545]

@@captainunderpants200 that'd be pissing lovely, eh?

[@bluejadeblue]

i would LOVE to see alex on an american talk show!!

[@pechaa]

Taskmaster, Would I Lie To You, Have I Got News For You, … all the panel shows.

[@TSNYLDN]

LITTLE Alex Horne!!!

[@ShrekGrunge]

It’s so funny to see James on American comedy shows because he doesn’t put on a vulnerable/relatable persona that American audiences value. Watching Americans try to figure out how to engage with him in entertaining every time, truly one of the greats

[@RHMGubloid]

I haven’t seen Seth laugh this much during an interview in ages. He looked like he was having such a good time. Love to see it!

[@bovinejangles]

I love that like 3 people are howling and everyone else is dead silent 😂😂😂 James is officially a 'true comic' as they say in New Yoyk

[@blindsightedkill]

He's always the best at nerd rage. One of my favorites is the Cabbage story

[@epichaiku]

How many times have you listened to the entire thing? I'm I think at three....

[@Skydaddyyy]

Came here looking for this comment. I was floored when it was his story that was true. 😂 I was CRYING laughing. One of my favorite WILTY episodes. Also if you haven’t already, search “I accidentally bought a horse”

[@cobrasys]

@@Skydaddyyy I honestly don't know which WILTY story I like the best, between those 2.

[@travelwell6049]

@@epichaiku you mean from the WILTY episode or from Classic Scrapes with Josh Widdicombe?

[@epichaiku]

@@travelwell6049 the Classic Scrapes compilation that’s like an hour. But I love the WILTY TOO! I think it was edited into the compilation… just search for James and Cabbages and it should come up.

[@skunkrat01]

Omfg I could not love James more. So cool he is getting more exposure

[@sanseijedi]

Got to know of him from his appearances on British game shows & have been a maneuver since. He's not everyone's cuppa, but I'm a big fan.

[@travelwell6049]

@@sanseijedi basingstoke leaves

[@gertrudelaronge6864]

@@travelwell6049 cabbages.

[@orangeants]

​@@gertrudelaronge6864 a red dress

[@shallydoul]

It's part of his exposure therapy :D

[@sarahhardy8649]

I love his tale of a feud with a child. It’s hilarious.

[@lisa408t]

Ahh haa... The Cabbage!

[@sfbayareagirl]

James Acaster is the best. Massive cabbages to that man.

[@MrElliotholman]

Seeing James on late night breaking into America after watching him for years in England. It's like seeing your friend in a Marvel movie, I feel irrationally proud of him.

[@MB-xw1tu]

Not only did I get to enjoy Seth cracking up at James, I got to enjoy Acaster being Acaster. AND I got to learn that he's touring the US. I think that Alligator made an appearance on Hypothetical? Maybe?

[@okaypotatoe]

Party gator was on the Jonathan Ross show a couple years ago. He went on in the full outfit

[@travelwell6049]

@@okaypotatoe was it Graham Norton too?

[@JamesKennedy33]

US.... of A

[@MB-xw1tu]

@@okaypotatoe yes yes. I didn't feel like hypothetical was right but I couldn't remember another reasonable venue... but Jonathon Ross is probably the only other venue that is reasonable.

[@brandog1391]

I found out he was touring about a month ago but the only show near me was already sold out. I'm so bummed out about it.

[@RockYouVideos]

James’ bit on Egyptian artifacts and heritage cultural items in British museums is hilarious. First I saw of him and made me an instant fan.

[@airubbertoe12]

It was greek artifacts (the elgin marbles), but definitely applicable to egyptian artifacts too. Really prescient insight ahead of the whole de-accession movement. Last Week Tonight just caught up like 6 years later

[@airubbertoe12]

Also just extremely funny. The man is a national treasure unto himself

[@airubbertoe12]

@@hi-ve1cw How could I possibly disagree with such a well-sourced rejoinder?

[@henrylangstaff624]

Lol purchased legally from a sovereign freely elected government 💯

[@sjs9698]

'comes from british history' is a fun way of spelling 'when we invaded 1/3 of the world & stole an extaordinary amount of stuff (and wealth)' i guess it's not *technically* theft of items if you've already stolen the countries the items belong to...

[@pastramicheesemonster4873]

I love that Seth loves him 😂 sometimes he gets interviewed by people who just don't get it at all

[@jennydyson7024]

Nah so much funnier when they don't get it

[@peanutbutterpanda19]

I don't know why it works so well for his comedy but Acaster is almost always specifically looking off camera during the punch line of any of his jokes and somehow it just makes the delivery even funnier to me.

[@GreatCharade]

Looking forward to hearing two hours of 'Say your prayers man! Say your prayers!' once Spring leaf comes out 😂

[@putrii4450]

Omg FINALLY!!! After seeing him having the interview with seth, via zoom ive been dying to see him came to the studio! James as always is a delight to watch!!

[@GrantGelinasBrown]

I've never heard of this guy. I'm not even done this video but I love his humour, and quirkiness. I sense a KZbin "rabbit hole" of him coming on today!

[@danie9171]

Here’s a start down the rabbit hole kzbin.info/www/bejne/maWXYXaCiah2baM

[@themorales6]

That often happens to me after a Seth interview. 😊

[@belindareid3059]

Enjoy! I recommend staying with his season of Taskmaster, as well as his many appearances on Mock The Week.

[@Dumpknoedel]

Look him up on taskmaster

[@ninapjust7165]

I might start with would i lie to you before taskmaster. I know some People who do not like him at first or dont understand his appearance on tm if that is their first exposure to him.

[@wmyates17]

James is genuinely the funniest comedian Britain has to offer so it’s brilliant to see him getting exposure in America

[@casbot71]

His self help book on quitting social media really works. I haven't posted a single online comment since I … _oh damn._

[@giuliana413]

Those were some deep Acaster gag cuts! And I love how Seth is clearly a genuine fan of his comedic repertoire!

[@needmusicnow7]

I love how he refuses to look away from the audience. A true showman

[@bswantner2]

Pat Springleaf is a legend. "Say your prayers!" I hope his new podcast ends with the greatest song ever made every time.

[@tbz1551]

What I love about this is that anyone who's not familiar with him doesn't realize he does actually have all these things on the go for real lol...plus other podcasts and shows. He's brilliant! His "Classic Scrapes" audiobook or XFM clips I will listen to forever. Great to see Seth genuinely enjoys his style and brain!

[@mathildevhargon9760]

I am a 70 yr old woman and James is my absolute favourite comedian

[@ДиасМураталиев]

You are a legend Mathilde and good job on staying young queen

[@SaeedMSR]

The word "underrated" should have James Acaster's photo next to it in the dictionary! LOVE this guy!!!

[@seanthebluesheep]

Like a bookmark

[@BenjaminIMeszaros]

James is easily one of the greatest comedians alive today

[@richardscrimger3969]

Recognizable by delivery alone. Love the guy

[@GoggledAgog]

it’s probably more difficult than it looks

[@poptartpanda8]

Fr fr

[@nosuchthingasshould4175]

He’s the GOAT 🐐

[@ljragsandfeathers]

Absolutely

[@nickfoster6205]

Seth is so generous, he was the same when they did the Zoom interview. It’s so great when the interviewer is a genuine fan of their guest.

[@aduck2825]

seth meyers x james acaster is exactly the kind of energy this world needs rn

[@richyglitched]

James. Keeping 1960's colour pallets alive and kicking

[@andybaldman]

Literally.

[@maloojisloves6586]

I don’t think the majority of Americans will be able to appreciate James’ level of genius, but the ones that do sure will be pleased. He’s operating on a completely different level from the majority of us. I love it! ❤M

[@chris_sssss]

This type of British sarcastic, awkward comedy unfortunately doesn't usually translate too well to an American audience, I'm glad to see the host seeing the comedy genius and some of the audience, James will forever be in my top 3 British comedians, gotta represent Kettering 🙏🙏😂

[@anthonyjs8048]

"Unable to appreciate his level of genius" is probably not what you mean here, you come off as condescending. "Cultural differences," maybe? Personally I think he's fantastic, but struggle to see how his nationality makes him inaccessible. if you've watched a lot of both British and American comics, maybe you can tell me, is his style more common amongst his peers in the UK than in the usa? Is there something else about his act that is specifically "British?"

[@sjs9698]

@@anthonyjs8048 i guess the awkwardness thing? or the use of implied/subtextual jokes? no doubt examples of either exist in american comedians, but stuff like that is quite core to the uk comedy scene (which is, obviously, very much smaller...) honestly i don't think most brits get his verion of it though. he's adapted it to fit him so his style is pretty much unique afaik.

[@craiiiggoesrawr4543]

That was such a good interview. Seth Meyers seemed like her really “got” James Acaster, who is IMHO one of the best British comedians

[@ThestuffthatSaralikes]

This interview is a perfect example of Seth’s amazing interview style. He knows when and how to let the comic just *go* but he can reel em’ back in too and it’s just GOOD. It takes a mind that’s a lil warped to be able to handle James. Brilliantly done segment!! And WHERE does he find all the burnt orange and brown!? And olive. Lovelovelove.

[@MarkArnoldMusic]

The crown jewel of Kettering.

[@toddbridges8834]

Without a doubt, the best interview ever. I have watched this clip hundreds of times, and it never fails. Crèche =gold.

[@dyjaun94]

They weren’t ready for this man’s genius at first. Love this man

[@ruthwindham1554]

He didn't even have time to mention the Off Menu podcast he does with Ed Gamble - only the GOAT of podcasts!

[@abemudokon9497]

I'm not entirely sure who this guy is or why he's doing an interview but I love James Acaster

[@reedclippings8991]

As someone who actually feels as awkward as Acaster pretends to be. Love this.

[@jimihendricks5602]

I'm really happy to see his career doing well, especially since I don't get to see him on Mock the Week anymore. A great panelist and hilarious comedian. Thanks Late Night for having him, Cheers Mister Acaster, thanks for the laughs!

[@Jewlzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz]

Ooof, didn’t expect to get the gut punch of remembering mock the week is gone from the late night comment section but here it is. Rip

[@leelid4376]

Awww He was awesome doing 'scenes we'd like to see', The cuckoo clock line was a pure genius. I loved him on Taskmaster, the rant he did about building an extension was amazing.

[@1personiam]

It's like worlds collide seeing these two together, just wish James' tour didn't sell out so fast

[@matthewsullivan101]

I spent so much money on resold tickets but it was so worth it.

[@jenniferd37]

My problem was that he was only here for one night on the exact same night as Sarah Millican and I’d bought her ticket before I heard about his show. I was bummed that I couldn’t see both of them!

[@chimpinaneckbrace]

His grandfather cabbaged me to my face.

[@renchiaarendse3042]

Bring in the out of had prank with a small boy

[@jareddaneman1251]

I want it to be made clear, I hate this child and I am furious he made it on this show

[@eileennovak1656]

💙 James 💙 is a delight. He's especially charming when hiding in bushes wearing a pretty new dress. 👗 ~ If you know, you know.

[@TheDylls]

I just don't believe that he would choose to sleep in a bush instead of on a bench! Lmao

[@eileennovak1656]

@@TheDylls 😁😆😂

[@renejean2523]

Decorative bushes just outside Basingstoke railway station, if I remember.

[@eileennovak1656]

@@renejean2523 very good 👍😊

[@travelwell6049]

There’s an old saying; it is warmer in a bush than on a bench. 🌿🌱🍃💃

[@richardsimon4135]

I had never heard of this guy before. He's absolutely hilarious! Love the deadpan delivery.

[@scaram0uche]

He's got 4 specials on Netflix! It is a good place to start!

[@lisa408t]

Search YT for the season w/ him on it from Taskmaster! Fantastic!! *plus The Big Fat Quiz show & Will I Lie To You shows from the UK, also on YT....he is so funny on all of those shows!

[@Dinostra]

James is a unicorn of a comedian, he's great. Not everything is he does is my particular cup of tea, but he's so unique and always really refreshing. I get the same feeling a little bit as when Ross Noble started to get noticed. Great stuff

[@steved8714]

I imagine a lot of people who aren't familiar with James probably hate him in these interviews, but man he's priceless.

[@elizaheathen]

*just saw James in Austin and he was phenomenal* for those yet to see him, if you plan to heckle better be ready to get absolutely annihilated he dismantled a man in my row having him on is another reason Seth is the best

[@bobtheskutterbot]

I saw him in SF last week. Did Austin get the Newark story? James said he wouldn't do that in NYC and I am curious whether he did if any New Yorkers are reading this... In general, James commented that the SF audience seemed too concerned with his mental health.

[@linusahiru2913]

At the Seattle show(first stop in this tour) he did the Macaulay Culkin my girl bit, and my only "heckle" the whole show was yelling exposure therapy during it which he responded positively to. The fact he added it to his description makes me smile so fucking much.

[@thehearingaid]

curious if he referenced any of his other shows on this tour, I saw this one just over a month ago and it was the most insane show - so waiting to see if he ever mentions it on any of his pod appearances.

[@jayare6691]

Seth giggling at everything James says is a very good representation of how I would be if given the chance to interview James

[@guillermobarron9194]

I went to see James in SF a week ago, it was great, just amazing. I'm so happy to move "watching James Acaster live" from my life's to-do list to my to-done list.

[@Fatwreckman]

James Acaster is just so effortlessly funny. Incredible talent.

[@maribahagia]

James Acaster is my motto. Started making it, had a breakdown, bon appetite!

[@Talkingperfectly-loud]

I love that you can see the camera shaking from the camera person laughing at 6:26😂

[@wolfkingofficialmusic]

Very cool having watched James as an Englishman for years, finally getting his big break in America. Well deserved.

[@travisinthetrunk]

I love his take on The British Museum.

[@Munki]

What I love about Seth is just how genuine he seems. What a lovely fella.

[@moretoknowshow1887]

James is a proper comedian, does all the panel shows (8 out of 10 cats does Countdown/Mock The Week, ect..)in the UK and just lets loose. Love the guys work, what id give for that kind of lunacy on American TV...

[@carveylover]

I was hoping you would have him back. It is so evident that Seth gets James's persona and vibe. Don't get me wrong I love the interviews where James is just so weird guy to the interview, but, this is refreshing.

[@dovestrodor]

I'm amazed at how quiet the audience managed to be for most of this clip. Every time I see this guy I smile so hard I feel like my face is going to break in half.

[@TheStephrules]

I think Seth is my favourite talk show host in America as he gets the British comedians who aren't as known over in the US than they are over here in England

[@charsobishi]

I randomly came across clips of him on "would I lie to you?" and he is brilliant!!

[@sapna627]

first time i saw james acaster was on this show. his zoom interview was the funniest thing ever. i spent the next several days watching everything on youtube that he had. he is now my favorite comedian.

[@kenshinjenna]

That was gold! So gold I almost wonder if the two of them wrote the interview together ahead of time. If that was all "off of the cuff", then that was some of the best improvisational/freestyle comedy I have ever listened to.

[@myrineae]

James' energy seems incredibly suitable for Conan's podcast.

[@dielaughing73]

Damn, he and Conan would go off together like a bomb!

[@kathish]

This is my favourite US TV appearance by James. Thanks for having him on! I hope his tour is such a big success that he comes back and adds Canadian dates.

[@anonymousR7]

I can honestly picture James doing a run of jokes and finishing each one with "that one goes out to Seth! Seth Meyers!"

[@aaronpeart]

I love hearing people NOT really get James but the rest of us are dying laughing

[@Nik-do1wd]

Acaster is a comedians comedian, I didn’t think he’d translate to the USA, but actually once he finds his niche there I’m sure a lot of people will love him

[@nicolepsy]

Regarding all the comments about how British humor is over American's heads and we're all too stupid to get it, has gotten so f@cking old. Enough already. There are many, many people in the States that "get" and appreciate it. Thrilled to see James on Seth's show; I've been a longtime fan.

[@Ro-mh3qh]

Ignore it, i’m from europe and i honestly just think europeans are so insecure they have to put americans down every chance they get so they get to feel superior for even a second, i cannot stand it. that said most of us have absolutely no reason for this pathetic attempt at uplifting ourselves because most european countries are an even bigger mess than the us.

[@nicolepsy]

@@Ro-mh3qh Thanks Ro, appreciate it.

[@cynthiacheng2161]

Got to see his show in NY, it was PURE JOY! So so happy to see James featured on Late Night, he's my favorite comedian and more Americans definitely need to know who he is!!

[@tbz1551]

Kudos to the copy writer who came up with this headline/title. One of the best ever for this man!

[@sofiaguerrero0969]

It’s exactly what James would’ve wanted

[@Hibbity_Hobbity]

I’m literally sitting here crying that he was in Seattle the week of my birthday this year and I didn’t know! Literally every month I check KZbin for acaster update videos and I didn’t know… I’m so sad. He’s my number 1 celebrity crush

[@satori3000]

Acaster is easily my favorite comedian, thanks for having him on.

[@JacobGrippenMusic]

David S. Pumpkins reference adds even more art to this arting of art.

[@silhouette.13]

James Acaster! Love this man!

[@markopecinovic4475]

$#@#$@@$ love this lad. Seriously about time he got on with Seth. Proud of James.

[@aealaeddin]

Bro he's on American late night FINALLY!!!

[@markopecinovic4475]

After nearly 15 years. Lol

[@mikeharman4257]

He's been on seth multiple times

[@markopecinovic4475]

@@mikeharman4257 My bad then

[@purpurr707]

Seth handled this so immaculately, It's probably because he lived with Stefon.

[@benkn1002]

This guy is a masterclass in sarcasm!

[@JoshBlasy]

James is up there with Bo Burnham as the goat millennial comedian imo. Tough crowd but I'm glad Seth enjoyed it. I couldn't stop laughing

[@einna420]

I am SO EXCITED to see Acaster!! One of the funniest fucking weirdos I have ever seen. Funny in every goddamned thing he does. Pat Springleaf for life!! 😂❤️

[@jasminkhangura3832]

James Acaster is amazing! I’m from the US and it is so great to see him stateside getting some recognition on a US talkshow.

[@The_Real_Mier]

I absolutely LOVE James. Regardless of what he is doing: Standup, panels, Taskmaster, podcast, music and whatever he likes to do, and he is one of the few people who is ACTUALLY FUNNY IN AN INTERVIEW!!

[@jasonpwnd]

I’m glad Seth was really kind to James. I remember when James did Conan and he felt it didn’t go so well. He killed this time and Seth was great lobbing him soft balls to hit out of the park

[@brandontylerburt]

James Acaster's humor has just the right combination of surreality and hilarity ... he's surrealarious!

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Humour*

[@brandontylerburt]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 OK, I don't mind: humour, then. It's just that, in my browser, it shows up with a red squiggly line under it. Generations ago, somebody decided it would be a great idea to simplify English spellings on one side of the Atlantic and not the other, and it has been an unnecessary bone of contention dividing our nations ever since. My forebear may have been impudent, but that doesn't mean I'm unduly attached to one spelling or the other.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@brandontylerburt Yes well whoever that person was, forget him. English is English. Not American.

[@brandontylerburt]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 I'm just saying that there seems to be a misconception that Americans willfully misspell your favorite words, either out of sheer pigheaded ignorance, or to be disagreeable, when in fact we simply spell those words the way we've been advised our whole lives is the 'correct' way to spell them here; we're not passionate about it nor did lexicographers ever ask for our vote.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

@brandontylerburt That's just ignorance and alot of stupidity, unfortunately. Most Americans aren't the brightest sparks so they don't know any better. Being English and an English major I cringe every time I see any American spelling and think why do they have to spell like that???? It's ONE letter, and they found it too difficult to put that in the word???? Ridiculous!!

[@ryanawol77]

Reminds me when watching the early days of Late Night with Conan. When he first started, he began a very new type of humour that most audiences just don't understand so the laughter was very reserved. Given time, he grew larger than life. I'm pretty sure the same would be for James' career in the States.

[@wolfganghalusiak3318]

Of course Acaster's microphone colour is matching with his outfit. ''.. too challenging for ya?''

[@argo12]

I think the hardest I've laughed at James was when he was on British Bake Off. He's hilarious.

[@Pippi-rippi]

I loooove James! He's hilarious! Glad he's also making it in the US!