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Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas

Published by A Lovely Time Productions

  • Comedy
  • Stand-up

Join comedians Phil Ellis (Taskmaster) and Anna Thomas (BBC New Comedy Award Winner) for the world’s most demented Breakfast Show. On a weekly basis, Preston’s funniest export Ellis catches up with the incredibly Welsh Anna on a weekly basis to talk about their very different, but equally chaotic lives. Chat, laughs and mayhem. If you’ve got something you’d like to share with Phil and Anna, drop us an email at hello@alovelytime.co.uk. Put, ‘I’m a worm!’ in the subject. Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Sam Stroker. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O'Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

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  1. Number 19Stand-upUnited Kingdom
  2. Number 63Stand-upNorway
  3. Number 137Stand-upUnited States

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  1. The Worms Will Rest (Series finale) from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Jun 9, 202638 min

    This is it, the worms finally come to rest. And without microphones no less! Yes, the bailiffs have taken our mics (thanks John!) so we had to work around with the camera's microphone and you know what, you can barely tell (you can totally tell and we're very sorry!) What a way to go out! Thanks for all those that supported us and stuck with us. The worms rose, but now they must rest. You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  2. Ta-Ra For Now from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Mar 17, 202653 min

    As we close out season one we are super psyched to say we have our first guests! They had the best time ever and would recommend to a friend! If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  3. Big Asda from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Mar 11, 202644 min

    Save the Preston Guild Hall! Or at least reinstate it to its former glory! The kids simply must have a panto! Phil and Anna try their hand at local activism and more in a brand new Early Worms! If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  4. Tis St David's Day from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Mar 3, 202632 min

    Break out the Daffs! Purchase your leeks! We're getting together to celebrate a real one ST DAVID.. But what else happened on this day in history? It wasn't actually St David's day but give us a break. If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  5. Through the Wormhole from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Feb 24, 202645 min

    Good morning neighbour! We hope you're well and that no one has found out about that terrible secret of yours! On this weeks episode Phil will theoretically beat another hapless celebrity to a pulp, but this one comes with a twist. We'll be reviewing morning rituals, some nice, some creepy, some overly regimented.. Also, Anna triggers Phil by talking about condiments. Tuck in, enjoy! And for the love of god subscribe! It takes a lot of energy to produce a podcast as we're being paid in worms. If you have a morning routine you'd like us to review you can drop us a line on Earlywormspodcast@gmail.com with subject line: My Worms in the Morning You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Ride-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  6. Belated Pancake Day from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Feb 19, 202636 min

    Prepare for a trip through time! It's the 17th of February through the ages! Phil and Anna discuss capital punishment, Bosco the dog, the theft of Crepes and in other news, Phil met the mayor. You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com And head down for Anna's Work in Progress at Fairfield Social Club on the 19th of February! Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  7. Taskmaster Q&A Volume 2 from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Feb 17, 202619 min

    Taskmaster Q&A Volume 2 is here! Phil lifts the lid on behind-the-scenes chaos, questionable tasks, and how hard is wibble bibble bam? Originally a Patreon exclusive it is now out in the wild! If you want early access to episodes like this when they drop, sign up to the Patreon. For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes! 🎟 Phil is currently out on his national tour — grab tickets at philelliscomedy.com And head down for Anna's Work in Progress at Fairfield Social Club on the 19th of February! Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  8. Donuts in Tesco Car Park (Valentine's Day Special) from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Feb 10, 202631 min

    It's a Valentine's Day special for Phil and Anna as they chat some chit about bad dates, loves lost and general nonsense about this romantic day of the year! You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here. Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  9. The Sea Back from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Feb 3, 202635 min

    Which producer's child deserves the most hate? Is Phil sick of every person on the planet? Where is the Sea Back? All the big questions in another week's episode of Early Worms! You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  10. A Small Magic Raccoon from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Jan 27, 202630 min

    Oi oi! Phil and Anna are back with some updates on health, the hunt for John hots up and whether or not llamas spit. The perfect mix to start your day! You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  11. Woggle Time from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Jan 20, 202633 min

    Phil and Anna are back! And chatting more chit than ever before. This time they take in woggles, Wales and wherever Producer John has gone. You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  12. Still Got Crimewatch from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Jan 13, 202635 min

    Anna and Phil meet up for the first time this year to discuss the matters of the day. Unfortunately those matters include James Corden, sexually aggressive microphones and even some ASMR for the listeners. You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil, known as Old Pip in these parts.. on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Ride-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  13. I'm Popin' Here! (Taskmaster Special) from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Jan 6, 202638 min

    2025 was a pretty big year for Ol' Pip so Anna took the time to ask him a few burning questions about the life of a Taskmaster contestant. But not before she'd asked the big questions such as 'does the pope have pockets?' You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil, known as Old Pip in these parts.. on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . If you're in Manchester, Anna will be doing a WIP at Fairfield Social Club on 19th February, get tickets here . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Rise-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  14. They're bringing mammoths back? from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Dec 30, 202534 min

    Join us for a special New Year's Eve edition of Early Worms as Phil and Anna discuss resolutions, extinct animals and if you hit play at 11:26:33pm on New Year's Eve you'll be able to ring in the New Year with the worms! Or you could just watch Vera Drake. You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil, known as Old Pip in these parts.. on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Rise-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  15. Yuletide Tidings from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Dec 23, 202531 min

    God bless us everyone! Yuletide times are upon the worms and Phil & Anna are feeling all festive. Discussing traditions, nostalgia and all manner of absolute nonsense. Join us for a Christmas special of Early Worms! You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil, known as Old Pip in these parts.. on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography by Matty Rise-Smith Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  16. Up to the Withers from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Dec 16, 202538 min

    In a landmark episode of our light hearted morning show, Phil invents a new segment, how would Anna beat an innocent animal to death? But there's more! What did Anna leave in her Ferarri? What bird has a vendetta against her? And how tall is Phil exactly? You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  17. Jehovah? I hardly know her! from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Dec 9, 202536 min

    Is bell-ringing in? Is it passed down the generations or simply a tape in a lonely tower? We also cover cool people handing out piggybacks and Phil beating Blazing Squad to a bloody pulp! THE WORMS WILL RISE! You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  18. A Pug In A Fleece from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Dec 2, 202532 min

    In a brand new episode of bright and breezy morning show Early Worms, Phil and Anna discuss fascism in the first 30 seconds. It's all downhill from there. You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Leary. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  19. Eat Yer Yams! from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Nov 25, 202530 min

    In this Thanksgiving special, Phil and Anna discuss all things Americana including Phil's retirement plans, Anna eating mud and their favourite foods, people and gourds. You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

  20. The Scent Of Furby from Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas, opens in a new tab

    Nov 18, 202534 min

    On this week's episode Phil contemplates joining the lemon growing business, Anna puzzles over the role of whales in terrorism and we cover the big questions like did Furies have a particular smell to them? You can support Early Worms on Patreon ! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes. As a new podcast, we’d also appreciate it if you could leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! You can see Phil on his national tour. Grab your tickets at www.philelliscomedy.com . Produced by John Stansfield for A Lovely Time Productions. Edited by Michael Mannion. Photography Matty Rise-Smith. Design by Sam O’Learly. Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.

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