The Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding in studio q

Oddball British rock-star comedian Noel Fielding is equal parts Monty Python and Ziggy Stardust, with a flamboyant style to match. Today he joins Shad to discuss his current stand-up tour extravaganza, "An Evening with Noel Fielding". The new show is part stand-up, part sketch-comedy chaos.
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[@marianaramirez4954]

Noel's voice is so soothing and smooth I discovered my self just listening without really knowing what he was saying, so I had to start all over again.

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Mariana Ramirez ASMR

[@debracull6702]

,yyyyyyyyyxyyyyyyyyyy6yyyy,, just

[@pneumokoki2]

I love his voice ❤️

[@theresamartinezhr]

Listening to him gush about Julian gives me fuzzy warm feeling.

[@alexandras.6638]

Theresa Martinez I'm just smiling like a dork

[@xX0KatieGreen0Xx]

The way Noel talks about Julian is just lovely. The best double act ever.. EVER!

[@GavinHitchens]

I feel like the interviewer barely said a word but he somehow pulled out great anecdotes and one of the best interviews i've seen of noel

[@seventyeight4237]

Think that's the secret of good listening! Like our parents used to say we've got two ears and one mouth try and use them in that ratio.

[@emmanuelsalazar9424]

The interviewers that operate out of Studio Q are all terrific. They know how to steer an interview without constantly talking over their guests.

[@stephenharrop3822]

Totally agree, awesome interview.

[@BennHaze]

Yeah, his interview of Norm is great too

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

I almost never missed an interview by this guy.... how the HELL did I manage to miss THIS one???

[@darlingrenee8955]

This is the most comprehensive interview with Noel that I've seen. Skilled and talented interviewer. Basic info covered and insight into Noel's motivations and knowledge joyously presented. All orchestrated by the talented Shad. Beautifully done. Thank you.

[@lorgabluc]

I agree totally ! Great interview

[@BNL07604]

Noel is a true artist. Kinda wish he were more famous, but hey, if he's happy that's what matters.

[@Elnont]

What a mind Noel fielding has.

[@juliepugmire9767]

"We were very much in love" yeah Noelian is too fucking real

[@Natalie-ox7xm]

This was a _fantastic_ interview... I can't think of any time Noel was this candid and just open and expressive. I love that he just followed his own train of thought without even a hint of an uncomfortable moment rambling (as some tend to do when they're given open ended questions). Props to the interviewer as well. Some American shows are just disgraceful with how little they've researched and don't even have a general idea about the person they're interviewing. This guy has clearly done his homework and it shows.

[@MadcapShambleton]

Well, that's a Canadian for you, and Shad is a multi-talented one.

[@vickydonohoe1372]

HearHear

[@Gammarklar]

What a mind on this guy. Hes truly an inspiration and im glad he still seems so grounded and down to earth despite his success. He wears his influences on his sleeve and gives nods where due. I hope the boosh movie gets made some day.

[@AsKuRiUs]

Man that Noel fielding is one mystical dude.

[@Retrostar619]

This interviewer is pretty great. Lets Noel expound on his points and very gently steers the conversation. Impressive!

[@TheMilkyBarKid3]

Sorry I’m 4 years late but just wanted to say this was a great interview!

[@ThelouwseFD]

"Where is Julian ? He should be here" aaaaaaaawwww

[@ketointhekitchenwithpat]

What a pleasant gent Noel Fielding is, and such kind eyes and sweet demeanor! Always enjoyed him on the BBC with Russell Brand and Matt Morgan. Ahhh, those good ol' days! If I were younger I'd be in love...lol And he cooks, and sings and paints-- and reads too! Awesome :)

[@fionar5955]

I could listen to a year long interview of Noel. I'm so happy I got to see him on this tour; it still feels like a mad dream that he actually spoke to me. Such a brilliant mind. All his reminiscing on the crazy Boosh days makes me smile.

[@michelle88960]

Noel's such a genuinely sweet and lovely man. His comedy cracks me up, very visual and artistic. Also Serge's separated at birth, brother.

[@aleksandramelaniuk4534]

Noel's ocean eyes at 17:00 are literally killing me wow

[@garymaclaren7191]

I love this interviewer. He just asks the questions, and takes a back seat. Hate interviewers who are all about themselves.

[@unstablegay4384]

What he said about being influenced by things that used to scare you is true. I used to have a fear of the mighty boosh. Now look at me lol

[@SunnyBear]

I love listening to Noel, great interview Shad! He seems just as intelligent, warm hearted and awesome in person as on stage.

[@osub]

Very good interviewer, this has to be the best interview with Noel I've seen.

[@wreckofthehesperas8323]

Shad was one of the best at bringing out his guest.

[@purjo882]

Great interview, was great to hear him talk about the Boosh days. I love Noel, he's one of a kind and one of the greats. A genuinely kind, warm hearted and uncompromising person. The world could direly need more people like him. I hope they do a movie when the time is right. Could be soon... Anyway, Noel, I hope life treats you kind. X Many thanks to the interviewer!

[@karicoleman3548]

Yes. So well said.

[@sophiecarys2554]

I love him so so much omg

[@ThatGirlOnYoutube]

this is one of the best interviews i've ever seen. regardless of who is being interviewed, the questions were well thought out, they weren't generic and they had clearly done their research so they knew not to ask the questions that recieve stock answers. well done.

[@2525besty]

And he allowed Noel to speak, unlike some interviewers e.g. Jimmy Fallon.

[@davideberhardt6150]

I love this guy. Love the Boosh. And I miss Julian ...

[@stayforthepeelpronpls4774]

what actually happened to julian?

[@robpatterson5152]

He's been doing films and TV. Mindhorn, A Field in England, and the amazing 2 season show Flowers with Oliva Coleman. But you may know this already.

[@nurgle333]

Mindhorn was alright

[@kelseydobrolecki4515]

The way he talks about Julian melts my heart

[@Fleckandpeck]

To me the boosh is pretty much the best/unique comedy in my lifetime.The boosh will always have a piece of my heart. I’m sad I never got to see it live. I will honestly say I’ve probably seen the series over 30 times and it’s still fantastic. Who the f*^k is John simm? Lol he Hoover’s for no man!

[@Blisslyke]

I say that literally once a week. I have probably watched the series the same amount of times. I love the Boosh so much it hurts my soul. Can't believe I never saw them.

[@Pip.Darling]

The fact that the boosh came out when I was born is pretty crazy and my dad showed it to me when I was about 10 (probably a bit too young to watch it if I'm honest 😜) and now watch it all the time , sometimes I have a mighty marathon of boosh (well I call it that lmao)where I just watch it from season one to three. I know all the crimps etc I just love that show so much and I love Julian and Noel's relationship so much , they're such a great double act. Obviously Rich , Michael and Dave are all amazing aswell it's just the best cast, best characters, best atmosphere. I'm so devastated that I didn't see it live 😢

[@stuw4943]

Noel Fielding comes across as such a top bloke in every interview he does. He makes me proud to be from the UK. Plus all his material is so very good. Brilliant.

[@radioactivecandy2034]

NOELIAN EXISTS

[@Rubytuesday1569]

What a great interview. This guy knows how to hold back and give his guest a real oppertunity to consider and express their ideas and thoughts. I really enjoyed listening to the amazing Noel Fielding's take on life. Good job!

[@JellyBean-or1yw]

Luxury Comedy falls into the 'Brilliant' category.

[@malsale]

When I first saw him in (Noël Fielding) it was in The IT Crowd (awesome show btw). I really like everyting he does. Saw him lately in TaskMaster :)

[@ljgardenia160]

It's been about 10 years since this and Noel still talks about Julien and the Boosh this way, and we're still all crossing our fingers for the movie! 🤞 (I also remember checking out that book he was talking about on audio back when this came out. Never got through it, but dang, that brought back memories! 😆)

[@Warlock_UK]

It definitely wasn't mainstream at the time, but it was well received by students and folks in their 20s. This and Spaced is still referenced by people now nearly two decades later.

[@hyo824]

I love Noel Fielding!!

[@kathywheeler3844]

Love him !!

[@cartertheviking]

The Young Ones was my first exposure to British comedy and I love that Noel grew up watching them too. Forst heard about Noel and the Boosh on the Russell Brand Show on BBC Radio 2 so glad they are coming out with new podcasts

[@inesalejandra2868]

Great interview. Thanks so much for posting this. I'm glad they walked away from the machinery/money/juggernaut that they couldn't control. Even before this interview, it did seem like they walked away from having to lose control of what they'd created, at the height of their popularity. The Boosh, to me, just represents what creativity looks like. It's not this one thing. It's lots of exciting, creative energy morphing into many things. It's panto, it's visual art, it's a band, it's a sitcom, it's animation, it's design, it's poetry, it's a radio show, it's installations, it's festivals...I just want them to keep going...keep re-inventing themselves. It's so amazing and inspirational...watching them...and really funny.

[@ewllen808]

i love the way he talks like hes processing everything as hes saying it and parsing through it all, you can SEE him visualizing it, its so visceral - its like hes bringing his mind to life before your eyes. hes so fascinating as a person, i love his thoughts and ideas. he truly is one of a kind. everything he does feels like such a special form of creation, an artist through and through. i love the journey he takes you on, i feel like i lost time just listening to what he had to say, which is a really beautiful and special thing. hes fantastical in the wildest way, so inspiring. what a treasure

[@flowerpunkchip]

I must listen to more Hawkwind. My daughter knows Zappa, Bowie and Hendrix but not Hawkwind. I do not want to fail as a parent ;)

[@YellowmellowT]

Shad, well done! Enjoyed this interview. Thank you.

[@kathleencowan1437]

Love Noel always watch Great British Baking Show here in Canada

[@grytlappar]

Great interview!

[@MadcapShambleton]

Only knew of Noel Fielding a tad, now really discovering him. Where have I been?!? And Shad - miss your studio q. Great interview, all around.

[@rocknroller1986]

Such a great conversation. True artist first and foremost.

[@shooglechic]

Crack fox,I tried dressing up as the crack fox, but it scared my kids too much and no one understood it.

[@badluckcity]

i love love love interviewers who let their guests speak.

[@angiecuteass]

Thanks for the tip on Leonora Carrington, amazing woman

[@2525besty]

I am an Expat .so I missed knowing more about the wonderful talented man .I just love him on the Great British baking show on Netflix so funny .

[@Rose-rn1or]

I want more of this! F**k yeah

[@blakedenton8247]

What a great interview

[@elliotallen7690]

this is such a relaxing interview

[@grytlappar]

This is the interview where I discovered Noel! I caught the last part of this interview on WNYC, which airs "Q "every night-and I was like, "Woah, WHO is THAT?!!". Man, what an amazing man. Like I needed another obsession in my life... Still, I like knowing that there ARE people like him. Out there in the world. *kissy kissy, Noel* :D

[@tracirobarchek6710]

grytlappar Yes, Noel is the bomb. A sweet disposition. Street smart, very talented.

[@2525besty]

I got to know him on the Great British baking show. Then I start to Google him, how the hell did I miss knowing about him..I lived in England for 5 years from 1983 -1988..He come across as a good funny gentle soul .

[@Wiggywoo1977]

Absolute legend.

[@blue62show]

Very good interview by both. I am just discovering Noel and loving the trip. He mentions sorta such in 34min. Great stuff. Brilliance.

[@Ktlovessmosh4ever]

This is amazing :))

[@rachelhaight2684]

Love Noel. Excellent interview with Shad.

[@connormatthews522]

Love this, as if the camera wasn't there and it was just a good deep chat

[@vickydonohoe1372]

Guys timeless I Personally feel But hey am a mad scotsman living n Ireland n watched from Way bk n thee Beginning!! BOOOOM!!!

[@bushiebodge]

enjoyed this

[@SerialSinner27]

7:51 that is one hell of a big mug 😝

[@the_alchemy_method]

Bouncy bouncy... cracked me up 😂😂😂

[@luisalmeida1391]

Noel is brilliant. :)

[@daisybluegroff]

Genius and Top Man

[@theresamartinezhr]

Noelian! OTP

[@Markknightexeter]

7 years late, but they should definitely do something again!

[@Polytunnel]

backstage genius!

[@frithalewin]

Really hope Julian and Noel get back together. Two total geniuses. Would love to see what else would happen.

[@tomdadada]

boosh, young ones, pythons, yeah, all inspiring stuff to remember (succesfull, still not very commercial)! And i am not even from Britain. Congrats, english - you have some comedic geniuses on your island

[@cato7778]

I worry about the long term side effects of not using our brains as much in favour of tech.its like Noel was saying when he spoke of people filming the show to watch later.more n more we'r trusting tech to remember the event's for us rather than using our own memory n replaying things inside our own heads.the less we use our brains the more we'll devolve n regress

[@attilakovacs5909]

43, he's 43.

[@coldacre]

Pond are the best band on the planet! Noel clearly has great musical taste 👌🏻

[@Elrond_Hubbard_1]

We need Howard Moon - Jazz Maverick

[@sonofhibbs4425]

I’m very glad they didn’t capitalize - it would’ve ruined it.

[@wcg66]

Luxury Comedy was just as iconic as Might Boosh, IMO.

[@Stranglerxx77]

Hare Krishna shine on you crazy beautiful Diamond 💎

[@mubarakj8765]

Good old Vincey boi

[@GIBBO4182]

The Young Ones, Red Dwarf and The Mighty Boosh are 3 of my all time favourite comedies! If you like the Boosh, please check out the other 2!

[@dryaplesbrokentelevision656]

Noel Fielding: is now 43 and 243 days

[@BEEFWAD]

im getting a bit worried about noel he looks like he's getting thin again

[@2525besty]

What does that mean . I don't really know much about him ..

[@squeaka67]

shad>power

[@PaleBloodHunter]

pink fingers, i think im seeing pink fingers. do u see um as well.....

[@2525besty]

No

[@anianikka]

Julian Casablancas? are you sure?

[@curtgobra8319]

WHATS A JIMMY FLIP?

[@oldschoolcollodion]

good. ⚡️💛⚡️

[@keginayers9497]

Shad?

[@srv1959]

:(

[@perdvrabo]

yeiii like # 148

[@garurumon9758]

is he wearing a wig?

[@simonfirth5838]

Garurumon yeah your mum's.

[@garurumon9758]

ohahahahahaha so original - you really should be on the stage.

[@simonfirth5838]

I'm all right cheers.

[@Cathee.M.]

Nope, that's his actual hair. Love it 😍❤️

[@alexandras.6638]

@@simonfirth5838 Richard, is that you?