The Horne Section Podcast
The Horne Section
SummaryWelcome to The Horne Section Podcast, a masterclass in organized musical chaos. Hosted by the ever-resourceful Alex Horne alongside his brilliant five-piece band, this show transforms the traditional interview format into a playground for the absurd, the creative, and the downright silly. Each episode invites a special guest—ranging from comedy heavyweights and television personalities to poets and musicians—into the band’s orbit for a session that defies expectations. You might find yourself listening to a high-stakes trivia game about Lionel Richie, an improvised song about the intricacies of biscuits, or a group challenge to identify classic television themes hidden within chart-topping hits. The band treats their instruments not just as accompaniment, but as active participants, frequently composing spontaneous tracks based on a guest’s Wikipedia page, career milestones, or even their most peculiar personal anxieties. Beyond the music, the podcast thrives on a unique camaraderie that pushes guests to participate in offbeat challenges, surreal storytelling, and philosophical inquiries that somehow feel both profound and nonsensical. Whether they are performing in a basement studio or navigating the constraints of a remote lockdown session, Alex and his band maintain a signature energy that feels like a jam session between best friends. It is a whimsical, unpredictable, and endlessly inventive celebration of creativity that proves you don’t need a traditional script to craft something truly memorable. Join the ensemble for a blend of wit, melody, and beautifully orchestrated mayhem.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Go On Pete
The band wraps up the series with a final quiz, musical homework, and the climactic conclusion to Sticky Streets.
Rose Matafeo - The Isolation Specials #5
Rose Matafeo joins for a chaotic session of banter, musical comedy, pet name puns, and Taskmaster nostalgia.
Max Rushden - The Isolation Specials #3
Sports broadcaster Max Rushden joins the band for a quiz, a bucket-based interrogation, and an original musical debut.
Tim Key - The Isolation Specials #2
Tim Key joins the band for lockdown games, musical consequences, and an analysis of the worst viral WhatsApp videos.
Tim Key - The Isolation Specials #1
Tim Key joins the band remotely for music challenges, absurd games, and a surreal quiz during the lockdown series.
Sara Pascoe
Sara Pasco joins the band for musical challenges, celebrity trivia, and silly conversations to close out the season.
Ed Gamble
Comedian Ed Gamble joins for a series of chaotic games, heavy metal nursery rhymes, and improvised musical mysteries.
Al Murray
Al Murray joins the band for a series of lyrical guessing games, drum tests, and quirky rapid-fire questioning.
Angela Scanlon
Angela Scanlon joins the band for a whirlwind of games, virtual reality, and uniquely musical banter.
Scroobius Pip
Spoken word artist Scroobius Pip joins the band to discuss his career, podcasting habits, and perform poetry.
Nick Helm
Comedian Nick Helm joins the band for musical comedy, peculiar word games, and a failed attempt at a T-shirt challenge.
Angellica Bell
Television presenter Angelica Bell joins the band to chat festivals, play the mini saxophone and discuss Rick Astley.
Ben Shephard
Ben Shephard joins the band for a chaotic round of games including traffic light taste tests and a quiz on name spellings.
Katherine Ryan
Katherine Ryan joins for a musical deep dive featuring dream interpretations, charity shop games, and a rapping session.
Greg Davies
Greg Davies joins the band for musical games, strange songs, and a heartfelt exchange of favorite personality traits.
The Horne Section Summer Banger
Celebrate the sweltering heat and shed your clothes to the smooth, saxophone-drenched rhythms of a summer anthem.
Kat Merchant
England rugby star Kat Merchant joins the band to discuss her career, her coaching style, and a grueling fitness test.
Rachel Horne
Broadcast journalist Rachel Horne joins the band in the shed for games, music, and an exclusive news bulletin.
Real Life Disaster Problems and Solutions
Joe deals with the fallout of his favorite trousers getting snagged on a boat table hook and their miraculous return.
Emily Dean
Journalist Emily Dean shares stories about her dog Raymond and competes in a series of absurd musical challenges.
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