Summary
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Joe Marler and research assistant Jake Bhardwaj welcome acting legend Celia Imrie to the pseudo-psychiatric clinic for a chaotic and joyful conversation about her life, career, and relentless appetite for adventure. The guest explains how she transitioned from trapeze lessons for a film role to enduring the Ice Hotel in Norway and nearly getting arrested by police in Fresno, California, while searching for a hotel. Throughout the episode, the host and guest explore why nerves are just the flip side of excitement, reflect on their time together on Celebrity Traitors, and finish with a hot sauce tasting challenge.
- Embrace new challenges and make the most of every day because life is unpredictable. 13:06
- Reframing nervousness as excitement can help overcome the paralyzing fear of first nights or new situations. 16:01
- Sharing long and difficult journeys with someone else makes the experience meaningful. 28:27
- Stepping out of your comfort zone and experiencing completely different cultures is the real point of travel. 37:13
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Sponsorships
Hosts introduce the show, announce sponsors and give a quick rundown of the episode’s structure.
- 0:56Introducing Celia Imrie and the Show’s Theme
Joe and Jake welcome actress Celia Imrie, hinting at her upcoming interview and the episode’s focus on adventure and risk.
- 1:46Celia’s Early Career and Personal Life
Celia recounts her acting roles, family background, and early influences that shaped her adventurous spirit.
- 6:07Psychiatric Role‑Play and Hot Sauce Test
Joe pretends to be a doctor, conducting a playful psychological assessment with Celia, culminating in a hot sauce challenge to gauge her thrill‑seeking nature.
- 26:01Celia’s Book and Global Travels
Celia talks about her new book, the ‘Elegant Hustler’, and recounts memorable journeys across India, Japan, and other destinations.
- 31:54Celia’s Adventures and Near Arrest
Celia shares stories of daring escapades, including a near arrest in Los Angeles, and discusses her love for danger and travel.
- 38:47Wrap‑Up, Badges, and Final Thoughts
The hosts conclude the interview, award Celia a playful badge, and reflect on the insights gained from her adventurous mindset.
- 47:48Closing Advertisements and Sign‑Off
The episode ends with a series of sponsor messages and the hosts’ farewell, closing out the show.
Highlights
- 3:54
Scottish Dancing Connectionstory
The guest reveals she and the studio receptionist used to do Scottish dancing together, leading to jokes about her heritage and the receptionist's background.
- 7:52
Using Weight for Balanceinsight
The host explains that his heavy weight actually helped him stay lower to the ground and feel more secure while walking across a high bridge on television.
- 9:19
The guest admits she is terrible at cooking and once tried to fool her son into thinking she cooked by frying garlic for the aroma.
- 15:09
Heart-Stopping Opening Nightsinsight
The guest describes the intense terror of standing backstage during the first preview of a show, feeling like her heart is going to fall out of her costume.
- 32:34
Nearly Arrested in Fresnostory
The guest recounts getting stranded in Fresno, asking strangers for hotel directions, and getting shoved into the back of a police car by an officer asking if they were streetwalking.
- 39:14
Extreme Hot Sauce Interview Gamestrategy
The host and guest participate in a hot sauce challenge featuring three levels of heat to test the guest's adventurous spirit in the clinic.
Quotes
“I think for diabetics, insulin's still the go-to, isn't it?”
Unnamed speaker · 6:01
Sponsored segments
- Michelob Ultra 0:24–0:53
- Tesco Kitchen 0:56–1:29
- Tesco Kitchen 21:15–21:29
- Michelob Ultra 24:32–24:57
- Lululemon 25:02–25:33
- LinkedIn 25:47–25:57
- State Farm 47:48–48:13
- Truvia 48:18–48:42
About this episode
Celia Imrie enters the office and reunites with her Celebrity Traitors co-star Joe - and the pair waste absolutely no time picking up where they left off. Celia’s sense of adventure takes centre stage as she reflects on a life of travelling the world, trying new things and getting herself into the occasional spot of bother. And there's one particular escapade that leaves Joe and Jake stunned... But just how adventurous is she, really? Jake puts Joe and Celia to the test in a seriously fiery final challenge. Can either of them handle the heat? Featuring Joe Marler (@joemarler17) and Jake Bhardwaj (@jakebhardwajtv) Follow the show on Instagram: @willseeyounowshow Joe Marler Will See You Now is a Platform Media production. GET TICKETS TO THE LIVE TOUR HERE: https://www.livenation.co.uk/joe-marler-will-see-you-live-tickets-adp1647830 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcript
8,521 words · 7 speakers
Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.
Topics
- India
- Japan
- Radisson
- YouTube
- Fresno
- China
- Apple
- Apple Sports app
- The Elegant Hustler
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