Episodes
Dear Alan Cumming fans, if you can't get enough of Alan, we have a new show we think you'll love.    Alan Cumming stars in SOLAR alongside Stephanie Beatriz, Academy Award winner Helen Hunt and Jonathan Bangs, in a journey to the heart of the solarsystem that explores the vastness of the human spirit. Disconnected from Earth and trapped on separate parts of their spacecraft, crew members must fight for survival following a disaster on board the ill-fated Aethon, a manned solarresearch probe...
Published 04/22/22
Published 04/22/22
To close Season 1 Alan speaks with Susie Gorgeous, one of his dearest and oldest friends. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/21/21
Today Alan talks to his old pal, and incredible director and screenwriter, Caroline Thompson. It gets rather horsey! Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/21/21
Ingrid Cortez and Fegan Floop back together again! No one tell Gregorio... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/14/21
Another Hollywood legend graces Alan's podcast and peruses his shelves. This time it's his old friend, and co-director, Jennifer Jason Leigh. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 12/07/21
Cynthia Rowley is an iconic fashion designer based in New York, she has worked with Alan many times, providing him with so many iconic red carpet looks - and just so happens to be one of his dearest friends too. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See...
Published 11/30/21
Bojana and Alan co-starred in Instinct, and this item of Alan's shelf takes them all the way back to the beginning. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/23/21
Today we rename the podcast Alan Cumming's Garden as the true legend that is Iman joins Alan to discuss his outdoor renovation. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 11/16/21
Andrew St Clair is one of Alan's oldest friends, and our first return guest on the podcast. Here the two catch up on how they met, their many adventures, and just what Andrew does with his time... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See...
Published 11/09/21
Sir Matthew Bourne is widely hailed as the UK's most popular and successful choreographer and director. His work includes contemporary dance and dance theatre.From Swan Lake to the Nutcracker, he's had his hand across so many iconic works. He also happens to be Alan's old flatmate... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off...
Published 11/02/21
Lulu is a true legend. She won Eurovision and did a James Bond song for goodness sake. Alan tries his hardest not to completely lose it. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/26/21
This week Alan is joined by his Manager Nikola, and old Personal Assistant Jimmy, to discuss a magical day at Sesame Street, and another one at Disneyland... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 10/19/21
The word "legend" gets thrown around a lot these days, but that's exactly what Marisa Berenson is. Marisa and Alan first worked together on broadway, and that is where the jar of jam comes in to play. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See...
Published 10/12/21
This week Alan speaks with Christopher Brosius, a "nose". Yes Christopher is a perfumer and worked with Alan to create Cumming the Fragrance, Alan's very own celebrity perfume that toyed with the idea of celebrity endorsement. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some...
Published 10/05/21
Today’s episode is an incredibly special episode - and not our usual fare either. Our guest today is the fabulous Chris Sweeney, filmmaker and podcaster, and host of the fantastic Homo Sapiens, alongside our very own Mr C. To mark Alan’s final episodes as host of Homo sapiens we have collaborated, and so what you’re about to hear is the first of a two part Alan Cumming’s Shelves x Homo Sapiens mash up, with Alan and Chris chatting all about podcasting, their time together on Homo sapiens,...
Published 09/28/21
Joining Alan this week is Rosario Dawson! There's Josie and the Pussycats memories, but Rosario's musical endeavours do not end there... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/21/21
Susie and Andrew are two of Alan's best friends, and the three of them have been on many an adventure. What looked like a pony? Well you'll have to find out... Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
Published 09/14/21
Jane Krakowski and Alan go way back to the Stone Age baby. Fortunately for you what happens in Viva Rock Vegas does not stay in Viva Rock Vegas. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 09/07/21
David Remfry is a fantastic artist, and brilliant friend of Alan's. Hear how the pair met, and how their relationship has flourished. We also get to hear some amazing stories from David's career. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See...
Published 08/31/21
Kirst Wark is a Newsreader, TV Presenter, and journalist who is one of the most respected in the world. She's a proud Scot much like Alan, and that's where they go back to - specifically, Glasgow. But just how did Kirsty and Alan first start working together? Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you...
Published 08/24/21
Rob and Alan tell the story of what happened on their cross-country road trip, back when they were a couple. This is the closest the podcast gets to therapy. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Published 08/17/21
SNL Super Star Bowen Yang and Alan have worked together on a variety of projects, but how on earth does a test tube filled with semen bring the two of them together? Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out...
Published 08/10/21
Ali Selim is a writer and film director who first worked with Alan on Sweet Land. The production took place in a small town in Minnesota, and the stories are unbelievable. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with the help of some friends.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...
Published 08/03/21
Dame Glenda Bailey is true fashion royalty, a woman who has had more influence and sway over the industry than pretty much anyone else. Alan and Glenda are great friends, and have got up to all sorts in their pursuit for couture and cocktails. Alan Cumming's Shelves is all about Alan Cumming and his shelves. There's lots of things on these shelves, oddities and artefacts from across Alan's life, and so each week he takes one of the curiosities off his shelf, and tells you all about it, with...
Published 07/27/21