
Advertise on podcast: Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas
Rating
5from
This podcast has
18 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
A Lovely Time ProductionsExplicit
Yes
Date created
2025/10/09
Latest episode
2026/02/03
Average duration
36 min.
Release period
7 days
Description
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 [email protected]. 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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The Sea Back
2026/02/03
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.
A Small Magic Raccoon
2026/01/27
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.
Woggle Time
2026/01/20
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.
Still Got Crimewatch
2026/01/13
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.
I'm Popin' Here! (Taskmaster Special)
2026/01/06
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.
They're bringing mammoths back?
2025/12/30
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.
Yuletide Tidings
2025/12/23
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.
Up to the Withers
2025/12/16
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.
Jehovah? I hardly know her!
2025/12/09
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.
A Pug In A Fleece
2025/12/02
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.
Eat Yer Yams!
2025/11/25
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.
The Scent Of Furby
2025/11/18
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.
Starring Ian Schwarzenegger
2025/11/11
A dashed uber make over, Phil's plan to buy a baby from a member of the production team and a terrible rebrand for an all out action icon! 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’Learly.
Original music by Jack Lewis Evans.
RIP Toys R Us
2025/11/04
THE WORMS WILL RISE! Discover Phil's murky chapter in Birmingham, why Anna's phone number was plastered all over a bus stop and prepare your ears for the hypothetical murder of a long lost high street icon.
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes and feel the warm glow of helping Phil and Anna buy more soil. 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.
Bring back flogging
2025/10/31
In this Halloween special episode of Early Worms Anna and Phil discuss their fears, hopes and dreams as well as the Wallasey "cat man", the Statue of Liberty and Nosferatu on a skateboard.
You can support Early Worms on Patreon! For less than a pint you’ll get access to weekly bonus episodes and feel the warm glow of helping Phil and Anna buy more soil. 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.
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Read Early Worms with Phil Ellis and Anna Thomas podcast reviews
Erin McDD 2025/12/19
Love it
Just when I thought I needed more Phil Ellis, here he is! Anna is wonderful as well!
Tina Godby 2025/12/03
Makes me late for work
This is my favorite podcast. Phil and Anna are hilarious. I listen as I get ready for work which is too distracting. I’d listen on my way to work but...
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