Episodes

  • The Cult Of My Inadequacy
    May 13 2026


    In this penultimate episode of Season 2 Bill answers questions about manicures, worrying about what you've said, left-handed air guitar playing and what to do on a rainy day.


    This episode's playlist is called ‘I Used To Be Philosophically Opposed To Bob Dylan Covers, But I’m Not Like That Now’ and includes:


    • ‘Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues’ by Bryan Ferry,
    • ‘Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight’ by Bettye LaVette
    • ‘If You Gotta Go, Go Now’ by Cowboy Junkies
    • ‘It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue’ by Them
    • ‘Going Going Gone’ by Gregg Allman
    • ‘Not Dark Yet’ by Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer
    • ‘Most of the Time’ by Sophie Zelmani
    • ‘Like a Rolling Stone’ by The Rolling Stones
    • Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat by Beck, War Child Records


    You'll find a link to the playlist on Spotify HERE


    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is Neon Rain by James Lee Burke


    Over the summer you'll still be able to squander time with Bill and hear him reading some of his favourite books week by week, in The Back Room on Patreon.


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    29 mins
  • Hey Babydoll, How's It Hanging?
    May 7 2026

    How to ask somebody out, becoming a minimalist and hairstyles for men are some of topics tackled by Bill in this episode.


    This episodes playlist is called: 'Adultery Gets Lonely’  and includes:


    • ‘I've Got News for You’ by Ray Charles
    • ‘TKO’ by Womack & Womack
    • ‘Coulda Been You’ by Angie Stone
    • ‘I Believe To My Soul’ by Van Morrison
    • ‘Breakfast in Bed’ by Shelby Lynn


    You can find it on Spotify HERE

    And on Apple Music HERE


    The book of the episode is ‘The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch’ by Philip K. Dick



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    28 mins
  • Smoke This And Your Hair Will Grow
    Apr 30 2026

    Bill attempts to answer your questions on swimming attire, best dressed rock stars and electrical safety.


    The playlist in this episode is called 'Not Quite Evening' and includes:


    ‘Sometimes Always’ by The Jesus & Mary Chain

    ‘Would You Rather’ by Phoebe Bridges

    ‘We Were Cool’ by Lori McKenna

    ‘Tim McGraw’ by Taylor Swift

    ‘Love Letter’ by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

    ‘Crazy Face’ by Van Morrison


    You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here


    And you can find it on Apple Music here


    The book of the episode is 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley


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    30 mins
  • I Don't Get Out Much
    Apr 23 2026

    Shopping for sheets, dancing in the street and being called Bill are just some of the matters addressed in this episode.


    This episode's playlist is called 'It's ok, I Caught Up On Emails' and includes:


    • ‘Logic Bitch’ by Self Esteem
    • ‘Blue Randy’ by Beck
    • ‘My Favorite Picture of You’ by Guy Clark
    • ‘Galveston’ by Craig Finn
    • ‘Hurt Me So Good’ by Jazmine Sullivan
    • ‘Outside Your Door’ by Meshelle Ndegeocello


    You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here


    And on Apple Music here


    The book of the episode is 'Romantic Comedy' by Curtis Sittenfeld


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    26 mins
  • He's Well Tonk
    Apr 16 2026

    Masculine flowers, imposter syndrome and making small talk in your socks are some of the topics in this episode.


    This episode's playlist is called 'Sure There’s Shame In My Eyes But I Still function' and includes:


    Morning Show - Iggy Pop

    Maxine - Donald Fagen

    Desire - Boz Scaggs

    Roster - Jazmine Sullivan

    Better Days - Le-Andria Johnson

    Twinkle - Hether


    You can find a link to the playlist on Spotify here

    Or on Apple Music here


    The recommended book is 'Mrs. Caliban' by Rachel Ingalls


    We love hearing from you, please send your questions for Bill, banned words and 'I'm With The Band' submissions to us on Instagram here or via email at contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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    26 mins
  • Just Go Limp
    Apr 9 2026

    Bill is back to tackle the pressing subjects of polishing shoes, escaping parties and how to pronounce expresso, sorry espresso.


    This episode's playlist is called ‘I’ll Hold Your Coat...’ :


    • ‘Breakfast Can Wait’ by Prince
    • ‘Talkin’ to Myself’ by Sarah Shook & the Disarmers
    • ‘Louie Louie’ by Iggy Pop
    • ‘Seventeen’ by Sjowgren
    • ‘Blue Jean’ by David Bowie


    You can find the playlist on Spotify here

    And on Apple Music here

    The book of the episode is ‘Oh What A Paradise It Seems’ by John Cheever


    Thanks for listening - if you have any questions, banned word entries or 'I'm With The Band' submissions you can contact us via Instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or via our website: www.ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    28 mins
  • Navigate By Dog
    Apr 2 2026

    Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode.


    This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes:


    • 'I’m Tore down’ by Freddie King
    • ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John
    • ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner
    • ‘Stutter’ by Elastica
    • ‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy)
    • ‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie


    You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music here


    The book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman


    We'd love to hear from you!


    Send us questions for Bill or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com

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    27 mins
  • All Night Long, All Night Long
    Mar 26 2026

    This week on ill-advised Bill tackles dancing, baths vs showers, bespoke suits and we debut our first 'I'm With The Band' submission.


    This week's playlist is 'Orchestrated Love Swing':


    'Lionel Richie' - by The Jack Moves

    'Lovers Rock' - by Fun Lovin' Criminals

    'What Cha' Gonna Do For Me' by Chaka Khan

    'All I'm Missing' by Angie Stone

    'Is It Worth It' by Rae Khalil

    'Why Do You Keep Calling Me' by Sy Smith


    You can find the playlist on Spotify here


    This episode's book recommendation is 'Harlem Shuffle' by Colson Whitehead


    We'd love to hear from you!


    Send us questions or 'I'm With The Band' submissions via instagram @illadvisedbybillnighy or by email: contactus@ill-advisedbybillnighy.com


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    27 mins