The Ricky Gervais Show Series 1 Episode 3: Charity Reaction

[@GARY-OFF-SCRIPT-RANTS]

Don't skip ahead, watch them all in order. Karls diary becomes a weekly thing like monkey news. This show is taken from the hundreds of hours of podcasts and condensed into 22 minutes, these podcasts are 20 years ago up to around 2010. The actual podcasts are comedy gold but the animation in this show adds to them. The banter between all 3 is great and Steve and karl have loads of fights verbally over the years. These podcasts broke world records in downloads.

[@maddoctor99]

It really was the first mainstream comedy podcast and one of the first podcasts of any genre. It began in 2005, so 14 years ago rather than 20 but Ricky and Steve originally worked with Karl at XFM starting late in 2001, so they were pretty familiar to XFM listeners in London (and around the UK for those who tuned in via Sky TV) by 2005. Then they went on to record a series of Audiobooks which was really just the easiest way to monetise audio content back then. Those covered a different general topic each time such as Law and Order, Medicine, History, the Arts, etc. All are outstanding and well worth reacting to. Then HBO animated edited version of the podcasts and then went on to animate the audiobooks. HBO did a great job but it’s funny how many little things they got wrong. HBO’s concept of the snack “Munchies” are very different to the Munchies chocolates Karl was referring to. Their XFM shows are easy to find on YT and are hilarious and were the original location for Monkey News and Rockbusters and White Van Karl.

[@fractal_mind562]

There are hundreds of hours of the radio show from xfm but there arent hundreds of hours of the podcasts, although the podcasts are on average 10 minutes longer than the animated version as they cut things out, probably around 25 hours of podcast content

[@UwUshun]

MrJobofo mate can you do maths? There are nearly 100 episodes of xfm alone, plus another 40 odd podcasts. Theres around 150~ hours of stuff.

[@jonlcfc1]

MrJobofo wrong

[@MrMrlosteruk]

True dat

[@brandonhaygood5286]

I just realized Karl said "Let me put myself in their shoes...well they haven't got any." Even the subtle bits lol

[@KianHardwick_]

My favourite line 😂

[@izorion6443]

You're in for a treat. They start doing the diary every episode as the season progresses.

[@markwhibley9787]

And the poem!

[@alexdredge655]

@@markwhibley9787 if moths had eyes

[@AndeePandee]

The superman and Lewis bit fucking slays me 😂😂

[@samank1979]

3:20 This show (animation) uses the audio from the original podcasts, which started in 2005. The Benjamin Button movie was 2008, but was based on a book written in the 1920s

[@YuYu-ci4qm]

‘Just sort of... wander about... not get seen’ always wrecks me.

[@hadotonini1189]

I was listening to this with my headphones while doing some knitting. Your laughter does add more dimension to this video. That's nice. I laughed alone and my family just stared at me.

[@elbecko7969]

I agree - Josh's laughter gives these episodes a new lease of life!

[@hadotonini1189]

@@elbecko7969 Yes it does feel like a breath of fresh air.

[@margaretwelsh121]

It's amazing how is mind works he makes a lot of sense sometimes he's absolutely hilarious 🤣🤣

[@oslafoirausuebutuoy5457]

28:08 Yes! Watch all the episodes, don't skip them. These are great!

[@garageflower1905]

Absolutely love Karl. It’s the innocence and how unaware he is of his comedic timing which always makes it 10x funnier. You should check out some of the old XFM tapes on a live stream one day ✌🏼

[@fractal_mind562]

I've got about 15 people hooked the xFm shows, still play them myself probably 3/4 times a week, never get old 😂

[@Christoff070]

Did u see Men in black 2 Steve? There's this thing in it

[@mehoffjackplease3199]

I now cant wait for these Ricky gervais shows uploads. I've watched em all and have no one really to share laughs with cause my friends r dolts who dont get it n rather watch shit fast n furious movies lol. Ur laugh and Ricky's literally make my day lol.

[@hadotonini1189]

I know how that feels.

[@spookyencounters9392]

@@hadotonini1189 Same. Slow people frustrate me. I feel bad for them for missing out on genius comedy. They just aren't wired to get it.

[@MrJimboCross]

I don't think Ricky and Steve get enough credit for what they've done. Created The Office, Extras and this podcast, three of the greatest comedy creations ever

[@ML-ne7mo]

I think the many many millions plus awards ect is credit enough

[@jake_lol180]

3 uploads today let’s goooo can’t wait for this one 😁

[@midgetspinner1086]

Still waiting for Michael McIntyre to debut 😅🙌🏻

[@tulbascothethird9030]

Dj Up6 Michael McIntyre is horrible

[@davidgrace9785]

Watch them all in order, no skipping

[@KaiAWIP]

LMFAO!! 'Superman never told Louis" is one of the funniest things I've ever heard.

[@andningssav]

Yeah, watch it through, don't skip ahead. Nice react vid, seeing you watch it for the first time is really enjoyable! I've seen this show countless times already, but watching your reactions to it adds some freshness to this gem of a show. Keep posting!

[@christianking3915]

Your laugh is as irresistible as these shows. The two work really well together. Much bromance from the uk.

[@rexomaster9428]

Amazing as always, your my favorite dude for doing this reaction series with the Ricky Gervais Show :D And yes, I also recommend to watch them all in order, it will be a lot of gold material from the diary later on in the show

[@otda3675]

The audio for us is perfect, sounds and looks great, I’m so excited to watch now, but I’m already hitting the 👍👍👍 and sharing as usual

[@annother3350]

??? The microphone is really low

[@otda3675]

Ann Other I think your volume is just turned down, I hear him perfectly and crystal clear, but also I was talking about he said there’s a buzz in his headphones, but we don’t hear it

[@roy7758]

I had forgot how awesome this series was/is😁😁. Keep doiin them.👍👍

[@mdawsss18]

this is brilliant. you have Karl say something stupid and hilarious, then Ricky bursts out laughing with his infectious laugh, then Josh bursts out laughing with his infectious laugh too! it's all too funny, im dying man

[@xigbar1994]

Karl's response to being invisible is amazing "Just walk about and not get seen". Fantastic.

[@CMDRRustyDog]

Brilliant ! Loving your reactions to these. And yes, definitely watch through in order ! A'right ?

[@britishpatriot7386]

Britain has the best comedies and comedian's in the world .

[@ravian55]

Plus the worst cooks that claim they're the best.

[@smithyc2051]

This man described the Great Wall of China as the “alright wall of China” so space would never satisfy him 😂

[@temptemp633]

glad i have notifications on. 3am here in the uk. (corona time, so it doesn't count as 'can't sleep')

[@tommymiller702]

He definitly said it years before benjamin button movie, because I remember laughing when i saw the trailer for that movie and thinking somebody must have been listening to Ricky's podcast

[@michaelhogg5796]

Definitely watch every episode, theres time when they reference things mentioned in past episodes so you dont want to miss anything, youll love it!

[@Carmichael_]

The Ricky Gervais show & Karl Pilkington in general made me laugh harder than anything over the years i love this show so much something about the 3 of them is just perfect im glad you get it, for us in the UK its comedy gold and you have 3 Season to watch

[@Bulltardwin]

Haha I love your reactions. I've been listening to Ricky, Steve and Karl since their XFM days in 2008. It's gotten me through some tough times honestly. Nothing makes me laugh like listening to these 3. And yes he came up with this before the Banjamin Button movie.

[@Ragemeister88]

Karl did indeed come up with his ageing backwards theory before Benjamin Button! He’s an absolute genius 🥳

[@landosalemchainsaw]

Benjamin Button was written as a short story in 1922, F Scott Fitzgerald did it first.

[@luke-kz2mv]

thank you so much for the incredibly consistent uploads dude

[@pumpkinpatch27]

Love these reaction videos. They get better and better as the episodes go on and he comes up with more and more ingenious ideas haha!! Keep up the amazing work!

[@joanneallam8262]

Love Ricky Gervais and Steve and karl brilliant show love it love it love it xxx

[@chantelvenessa]

Watch it through. It's a joy watching you react!

[@topherthered]

"Right, you're talking shit!" Always leads to laughs.

[@Geo35z]

Great reaction once again ! Look forward to you watching these episode’s so much ! But all your reactions are great as well. Keep up good work 😁

[@garethlewis2258]

Don’t skip any . Even though I’ve seen all the Idiot Abroads , The Office , Extras , and loads of other things with all these guys in them . Somehow this show passed me by , and I’m loving watching it for the first time with you . Your laugh makes it even better , so I don’t want to skip ahead myself 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@gairmcculloch67]

Been waiting for a good reaction video to this series, no one gets the humour but you do. Like someone said below it makes you feel like you are watching the show with a friend and they actually like it. Please do every episode in order, don't skip any. Enjoy!

[@michaelferguson3541]

Definitely do them all mate! It's good to slowly see how smart Karl actually is and some of the predictions he makes, keep it up!

[@hollygrace9615]

I love seeing how much joy Karl's bizarre thoughts and ideas can bring people. I hope you react to Karl's hilarious movie idea in season 2

[@KellyTheOG]

Can’t wait for you to watch the tic tac incident, one of my favourite moments 😂

[@MrsChrisRedfield]

Me too! I've been trying remember which episode it is so I can suggest it lol

[@KellyTheOG]

Think it’s season 2 episode 10 maybe

[@Phillyjoe2]

Great reactions! Please don't skip ahead, you look as if you are enjoying it so much so watch it episode by episode!

[@joelw1082]

I love when Gervais does this kind of stuff. This is some of the funniest stuff I’ve seen in a while. More like this🤘🏻

[@bigt1429]

DO NOT SKIP! Whoever recommends you skip ahead can't be a proper fan, each episode is good (as you are finding out) and as you say they always refer to older episodes you could have missed. This series is saving my quarantine so keep up the good work!

[@GuddaGudda3]

It makes me so happy that someone else enjoys this as much as me.

[@tulbascothethird9030]

Love these Ricky Gervais show reactions!

[@GodlyHype]

This is part of my morning routine now xD

[@noka79]

My love of this show brought me to you with the learn English with Ricky Gervais episode. Great stuff

[@fractal_mind562]

Great reaction man ! Cant fault any part of it 🔥👊🏽 Also, these podcasts were filmed 3 years before Benjamin button so I'm sure Karl hadn't heard of it... But the book the movie was based on was written in the 1920s or 1930s

[@Its_Chaise]

Defo watch these in order they’re great!

[@DonerKetty]

Definitely watch them in order Josh. Just know we’re here waiting for the next one haha nice one mate

[@Jamesbrad28]

Loving re watching these with you dude 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@davidgrace9785]

Keep these coming bro, Episode 4 up next 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯

[@andyhopton]

Definitely watch them in order, I have all three series and all the original podcasts that they came from comedy gold

[@NM5489]

The earlier XFM radio shows were pure gold

[@digdew]

Your laugh makes these videos even more funny keep them up😂👏🏻

[@smithyc2051]

I’ve laughed so much at these the animation is amazing 😂

[@jasonrusby6797]

Your doing it the right way pal, keep doing them in order 👍

[@MartinJohnsonIII]

these are the best kind of reaction videos

[@jakemorrison8507]

Please, if you're going to watch them anyway please do it in a linear way. Fantastic reactions, love these already!

[@billybilly5899]

I say, watch them in order. They definitely get better (I know, doesn’t seem possible) but they’re all really good. Also, I believe Benjamin Button was a book that was made into a movie.

[@BURT123456789]

Benjamin button came out 2008 3 years after carl came up with it .....mmmmm!

[@thegreatestlight1]

In a later show they do talk about Benjamin button and how karl thought of it first. I doubt he'd read the book

[@gilwillia]

Mr Dilkington. You’re in for a treat.

[@ItsameAlex]

yeah watch in order. great reactions

[@alexanderjohnstothard4316]

Been binge watching your channel for a few days now.... I bloody love you’re content, can I recommend “the vicar of dibley” it’s a 90’s British comedy show Btw you look exactly like a young uncle Phil 👌

[@jjcustard6378]

Watch them through, it's good to watch them again

[@lefizz55]

Those podcasts and the X-fm stuff before it were some of the funniest stuff I've ever heard.

[@ShannonK.OBrien]

I’ve been listening to this trio since 2009 Their podcasts are great, but their radio show on XFM (where they met Karl, who was their producer) is the absolute best because they’re live. Ricky was constantly telling Karl, “You’re an idiot. Play a record.” The radio shows are HYSTERICAL!

[@joeb6705]

Great content as always!

[@FullTimeDosser]

I goto sleep watching these all three of them are great

[@Chrono_Punk]

Karl has a beautiful mind 😂 this was before benjamin button and he also described 2 episodes of black mirror long before they were created

[@geekygirl01]

Don’t jump ahead! We enjoy watching them with you

[@tomclark5119]

Keep watching them in order bro. It gets better and better

[@ryanlewis4556]

Yeah his idea was before the film Benjamin Button

[@jjhu04]

I look forward to this everyday tbf

[@ShawnATX]

As far as I know "waste not, want not" isn't attributed to Franklin. However, the very similar proverb, "a penny saved, is a penny earned" is often attributed to Franklin.

[@noka79]

Leave it as it is

[@SteeleyBear]

Keep these going plz

[@systerkeno]

Fun reaction! Keep it up, but dont skip 👍🏻. (btw. On the Ricky Gervais show on xfm you can hear Carl’s ideas more as they had more time and the format was a little bit different.)

[@asmr-art1844]

Hey Josh, you should try the moaning of life. It's about Karl Pilkington going around the world, tackling some of life's biggest questions..a really funny episode is his one on happiness..you'll love it!

[@furnzilla]

Karls perspective is amazing. I’ve never seen these before. Pure gold

[@MrCrab1uk]

You have literally become my quarantine

[@cfclmm]

He came up with it before Benjamin Button. When the film came out he references it in a podcast that he came up with the idea years ago 😂😂

[@jameslee6129]

Great vid again. Don't jump through. Idiot board is brilliant

[@TheGus49]

Am going to be watching all of these with for my first time the funny

[@MustangFord]

Gotta say, I love this

[@finjibuns]

So good to rewatch these. Forgot how funny they sre. Don't jump. Watch in order

[@sickshotgaming9647]

Up north we use that word, for such a small country we are so different from each other XD

[@irishdenny1457]

Lol man the goat brilliant

[@helenadoyle1041]

Don't jump ahead, watch them in order. Really loving your reactions, after this do idiot abroad x

[@theburk8265]

He did come up with it before the movie and it was even referenced in a later episode, if I recall correctly. Not sure if it got cut from the animated show or not.

[@allybrough]

just picked up on a beauty from Karl there which most people probably missed out lol.... 'lets put put myself in their shoes....' Steve talks and you can hear Karl sayin 'well they aven't got any'... hahaha

[@Sandman60077]

A goat does you no good if you can't afford to feed it. He makes perfect sense.

[@diplamatikjuan3595]

Karl came up with the idea before Benjamin Button was made...he's a true round-headed visionary

[@RBernsCarter]

I mean, the story by F Scott Fitzgerald was published in 1922 so a little before Karl.....He’s still a visionary though!

[@Milamberinx]

@@RBernsCarter that's true. He may not have written Benjamin Button, but I think he should have a co-writer credit on a lot of Black Mirror episodes.

[@RBernsCarter]

Shannon Gerry can’t argue with that

[@BreakerBarney]

Karl definitely came up with it before the Benjamin button movie. And he came Up with VR before it was a thing

[@HrRezpatex]

I love this Ricky Gervais reaction show. But please make sure to adjust your sound to the Gervais video next time. :)

[@laughingoutloud8612]

Make sure you check out idiot abroad, the episodes are about 40 mins so not sure you could get away with uploading a whole episode, but it’s soooo funny!

[@markrowe6048]

Great videos at the moment loving the Karl Pilkington one you should watch Derek bloopers very funny with karl and ricky.

[@menty6633]

The amazing thing to keep in mind about Karl is that this all came about by complete accident. Ricky and Steve created The Office and in-between series 1 and 2 they did a weekly radio show on XFM. Karl was just a guy that worked there and was assigned to them to help produce the show. Then Ricky started asking him questions when they were on the air and the rest is history.

[@Blit-X-TVLive]

Paul Mooney made a joke about that same homeless Chinese person situation. Paraphrasing but he said "You never see a homeless Chinese person. Give them a grain of rice, come back next week, it'll be a restaurant."