Alan Cumming's Shelves

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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. 


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Recent Episodes
  • Introducing: SOLAR (starring Alan)
    Apr 22, 2022 – 50:15
  • Susie Gorgeous and a Mickey Mouse Alarm Clock
    Dec 21, 2021 – 36:37
  • Caroline Thompson and a stolen Butter Dish
    Dec 21, 2021 – 54:33
  • Carla Gugino and a Happy Meal Toy
    Dec 14, 2021 – 41:19
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh and a little Cardboard Box
    Dec 7, 2021 – 40:00
  • Cynthia Rowley and a Polaroid of 5 Chimps
    Nov 30, 2021 – 39:13
  • Bojana Novakovic and a Table Read Polaroid
    Nov 23, 2021 – 45:07
  • Iman and a Flight of Garden Stairs
    Nov 16, 2021 – 45:59
  • Andrew St Clair and a Lamp Shade Picture
    Nov 9, 2021 – 33:45
  • Matthew Bourne and a Disneyland Snap
    Nov 2, 2021 – 53:37
  • Lulu and a 45
    Oct 26, 2021 – 41:30
  • Nikola Barisic & Jimmy Wilson and a Sesame Street Sign
    Oct 19, 2021 – 34:29
  • Marisa Berenson and a Jar of Jam
    Oct 12, 2021 – 36:16
  • Christopher Brosius and Postcards of a naked Alan
    Oct 5, 2021 – 38:10
  • Chris Sweeney and a Portable Recorder (A Homo Sapiens Mash Up Episode)
    Sep 28, 2021 – 37:19
  • Rosario Dawson and a pair of Leopard Print Ears
    Sep 21, 2021 – 44:33
  • Susie Gorgeous & Andrew St Clair and a Photograph of a Pony(ish)
    Sep 14, 2021 – 36:03
  • Jane Krakowski and a set of Stone Age Cutlery
    Sep 7, 2021 – 36:41
  • David Remfry and a Painting of Alan and Honey
    Aug 31, 2021 – 32:41
  • Kirsty Wark and an old Cassette Tape
    Aug 24, 2021 – 35:40
  • Rob McGarry and a George W Bush Squeaky Dog Toy
    Aug 17, 2021 – 33:00
  • Bowen Yang and a Test Tube filled with Sperm
    Aug 10, 2021 – 35:07
  • Ali Selim and a Minnesotan Teddy Bear
    Aug 3, 2021 – 34:07
  • Glenda Bailey and the August 2001 issue of Marie Claire
    Jul 27, 2021 – 37:39
  • Sam Mendes and an old Boot
    Jul 20, 2021 – 42:56
  • Eddie Roche and a Picture with Oprah
    Jul 13, 2021 – 32:06
  • Monica Lewinsky, an Award, and some Bracelets
    Jul 6, 2021 – 43:24
  • Jane Horrocks and a Signed Polaroid
    Jun 29, 2021 – 34:29
  • Christian Hook and a Painting of Alan
    Jun 22, 2021 – 28:10
  • Brooks Ogden and a Big Christmas Bauble
    Jun 15, 2021 – 26:56
  • Fay Ripley and a Premiere Picture
    Jun 8, 2021 – 28:08
  • Forbes Masson and a Victor & Barry Cassette Tape
    Jun 1, 2021 – 33:05
  • Geri Halliwell and a Spice Girls Lunch Box
    May 25, 2021 – 27:17
  • Barnaby Harris and an Explicit Yoga Mat
    May 18, 2021 – 21:34
  • Sir Ian McKellen and a Hemp Dog Collar
    May 18, 2021 – 38:36
  • Cyndi Lauper and a Pair of White Leather Gloves
    May 18, 2021 – 35:16
  • Coming Soon (Trailer)
    May 6, 2021 – 3:51
Recent Reviews
  • capripony
    AC podcasts could be late night TV
    After listening to 36 episodes of shelves podcast, i believe these have the makings of a late night or daytime talk show. obviously, he doesn’t have the time to do it because he’s so involved in everything else. Truly, Alan is so witty and clever in bringing out the best of each person he interviews. The closer relationship he has with the person the more hilarious it is. but a breath of fresh air these are. It’s my bedtime, guilty pleasure.
  • NADROJ HTUR XUELEL
    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 was my introduction to him as a child and i have enjoyed many different art projects from him since then. i am so glad to be alive at the same time as him and this podcast is truly a gift. thank u king xx
  • corey nelson
    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 great career and so fun to listen to. Always a prime entertainer!
  • mksc405
    Pure joy
    Alan Cumming is an absolute delight in every regard.
  • mollyscissorhand
    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 himself.
  • History Nerd 2015
    A Wonderful Podcast!!!
    What a wonderful podcast! Alan is interesting, entertaining, and witty. This podcast is definitely worth a listen! :)
  • Rebshu
    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 I must have more.
  • Peche9
    Mahhhhhvelous!
    Thank you for creating this podcast...we all need more Alan Cumming in our lives! 🥰
  • eferrodrig
    I cannot wait!!!!
    Hi Alan big fan of your work here!! Can’t wait for these 🙏🏻💪🏻
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