Alan Cumming's Shelves

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Rating
4.9
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65 reviews
This podcast has
37 episodes
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Explicit
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Date created
2021/05/06
Average duration
44 min.
Release period
17 days

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In Alan Cumming's house you'll find some shelves. Well, lots of shelves in fact, and on these shelves are curiosities, rarities, and oddities, that Alan has collected throughout his varied and colourful career. Artefacts if you will from the museum of Alan's life. In each episode of this podcast Alan reaches for one of these items, to tell the story behind it, ruminating on the memories it brings up.  However, Alan does not do this alone. His guests range from Cyndi Lauper and a pair of white leather gloves to Geri Halliwell and (lots and lots of) Spice Girls merch, and even Sir Ian McKellen and a hemp dog collar. We've also got Monica Lewinsky and a Creative Coalition Award, Fay Ripley and a Red Carpet Photo, and Jane Horrocks and a polaroid from Second Best.  Not all guests will be famous though. Alan's life has taken many a twist and turn, and so there will be guests you don’t know yet, but their stories are brilliant.  Part of the Acast Creator Network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Introducing: SOLAR (starring Alan)
2022/04/22
Dear Alan Cumming fans, if you can't get enough of Alan, we have a new show we think you'll love.    Alan Cumming stars in SOLAR alongside Stephanie Beatriz, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and Jonathan Bangs, in a journey to the heart of the solarsystem that explores the vastness of the human spirit. Disconnected from Earth and trapped on separate parts of their spacecraft, crew members must fight for survival following a disaster on board the ill-fated Aethon, a manned solarresearch probe sent to explore temporal distortion around the sun. As painful memories, forgotten dreams, technological challenges and blunt realities collide, they must work together to keep their hope alive in the face of growing darkness.    SOLAR is a CurtCo Media production in association with WorkHouse Media. Created by Chris Porter. Directed by Jenny Curtis and Chris Porter.     Listen and follow - Available everywhere you listen to podcasts. For full credits and to learn more, visit solarthepodcast.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Susie Gorgeous and a Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock
2021/12/21
To close Season 1 Alan speaks with Susie Gorgeous, one of his dearest and oldest friends. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Caroline Thompson and a stolen Butter Dish
2021/12/21
Today Alan talks to his old pal, and incredible director and screenwriter, Caroline Thompson. It gets rather horsey! Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Carla Gugino and a Happy Meal Toy
2021/12/14
Ingrid Cortez and Fegan Floop back together again! No one tell Gregorio... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Jennifer Jason Leigh and a little Cardboard Box
2021/12/07
Another Hollywood legend graces Alan's podcast and peruses his shelves. This time it's his old friend, and co-director, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Cynthia Rowley and a Polaroid of 5 Chimps
2021/11/30
Cynthia Rowley is an iconic fashion designer based in New York, she has worked with Alan many times, providing him with so many iconic red carpet looks - and just so happens to be one of his dearest friends too. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Bojana Novakovic and a Table Read Polaroid
2021/11/23
Bojana and Alan co-starred in Instinct, and this item of Alan's shelf takes them all the way back to the beginning. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Iman and a Flight of Garden Stairs
2021/11/16
Today we rename the podcast Alan Cumming's Garden as the true legend that is Iman joins Alan to discuss his outdoor renovation. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Andrew St Clair and a Lamp Shade Picture
2021/11/09
Andrew St Clair is one of Alan's oldest friends, and our first return guest on the podcast. Here the two catch up on how they met, their many adventures, and just what Andrew does with his time... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Matthew Bourne and a Disneyland Snap
2021/11/02
Sir Matthew Bourne is widely hailed as the UK's most popular and successful choreographer and director. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre.From Swan Lake to the Nutcracker, he's had his hand across so many iconic works. He also happens to be Alan's old flatmate... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Lulu and a 45
2021/10/26
Lulu is a true legend. She won Eurovision and did a James Bond song for goodness sake. Alan tries his hardest not to completely lose it. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Nikola Barisic & Jimmy Wilson and a Sesame Street Sign
2021/10/19
This week Alan is joined by his Manager Nikola, and old Personal Assistant Jimmy, to discuss a magical day at Sesame Street, and another one at Disneyland... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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4.9 out of 5
65 reviews
NADROJ HTUR XUELEL 2021/12/02
alan is such a warm soul
could listen to him forever. after i read and sobbed through his beautiful memoir, i was even more moved by his audiobook of the same book. spy kids w...
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corey nelson 2021/11/06
Great stories and intimate view of his experiences
Alan’s shelves of memory items is a cute way to talk about his experiences, fond memories, and interview people that are important to him. Such a grea...
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mksc405 2021/08/17
Pure joy
Alan Cumming is an absolute delight in every regard.
mollyscissorhand 2021/07/06
Another Gift
Is there such thing as too much Alan Cumming? Of course not. A great concept with such fun interviews. As close as I can be to a conversation with him...
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History Nerd 2015 2021/05/25
A Wonderful Podcast!!!
What a wonderful podcast! Alan is interesting, entertaining, and witty. This podcast is definitely worth a listen! :)
Rebshu 2021/05/19
Delightful!
Alan is such a great storyteller, and lucky for us, he has ALL the stories. And now he is telling them directly to us. This podcast is delightful and ...
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Peche9 2021/05/16
Mahhhhhvelous!
Thank you for creating this podcast...we all need more Alan Cumming in our lives! 🥰
eferrodrig 2021/05/14
I cannot wait!!!!
Hi Alan big fan of your work here!! Can’t wait for these 🙏🏻💪🏻
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