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Comedian Matt Forde discusses his life experiences, including his mother's departure from the convent, his cancer battle, and his successful podcast career, while sharing his thoughts on food and politics.

Comedian and podcast host Matt Forde joins Spooning With Mark Wogan this week. Matt opens up about his mum leaving the convent after fifteen years as a nun, to what faith and religion mean to him today. He reflects on building a hugely successful podcast empire, the resilience that carried him through his cancer battle and how those experiences reshaped his outlook on life. Plus, Mark attempts to change Matt’s mind on mushrooms and of course no conversation with Matt would be complete without him treating us to some of his razor-sharp political impressions. Follow Spooning With Mark Wogan on Instagram and TikTok: @spooningwithmarkwogan Coming Up: 00:20- Intro 1.42- Spaghetti Bolognese 03:04- Religion 05:50- Politics 10:00- Comedy in politics 10:50- Gigging 11:15- Impersonations 13:30- talkSPORT 17:10- Cancer battle 27:00- Pizza Of The Week 28:50- The British Scandal 32:00- Spoon one 35:46- The Defying Calamity Tour 40:22- Spoon two Food Served: Childhood food: Spaghetti Bolognese Homeslice Pizza Of The Week: Salami, Rocket and Parmesan and Margarita  Spoon One: Chicken Madras Spoon Two: Simplicity sausage sandwiches and brown sauce For more details on Matt’s tour…

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