Andy Stilp

HERE IT IS: The inside scoop on my journey from happy-go-lucky tourist to @BBCRadio2 contributor. Before we go any further, 100% of this dream-come-to-life was because of the generosity of one man, producer Tim Johns, AKA @timoncheese and pictured here gladly and plaidly:

@EBRedding5 @simonmayo For what it’s worth, I spoke with her last week and she didn’t correct me, but everyone’s mileage is welcome to vary.

@andystilp @simonmayo No it’s NOT … “COMMA-la”. FACT. It’s: Kum-a-la

@simonmayo The Vatican Raaaaaaag!

@simonmayo Unfathomable Nigel anticipation

@Mattm_Williams @BookiePrize @FootballCliches @DannyCipriani87 @philtufnell @wiegman_s Matthew, how do you read SO much? What your secret?

The very last batch of books to be considered for the @BookiePrize Some big names here. Around 140 have now entered this year’s prize, the Longlist will be decided by the end of this month.

@simonmayo Impressive, Madame President.

@simonmayo Yet not as cutting-edge and hip as other, atmosphere-based alternatives…

@simonmayo Allergic reaction aftermath. 😐

@simonmayo I'm telling you, Steve Forbert, album of the week candidate! Jackrabbit Slim is an all-timer!

@simonmayo Weird weekend, fellas.

@rhwilson83 Wow. This makes every other office space look like a prison. Amazing!

The BBC building in Cardiff is 😍

@JRLevett @jonsopel @maitlis @TheNewsAgents "Both?"

@jonsopel @maitlis @andystilp @TheNewsAgents I listened to the podcast and am equally enthralled. Is this escapism from US politics or is the politics here just more interesting?

.@jonsopel Your handle of Wisconsin geography is spectacular: Lake Mendota is indeed just a mile from my door. But to disappoint @maitlis, I'm Wisconsin born and raised! @TheNewsAgents

@jonsopel @maitlis @TheNewsAgents Thrills of the past 8 years aside, it's your local MP who could form a government. That's deeply accessible and representative, even despite FPTP. Plus, the UK has so much upside (infra, tech) - who can step up and unlock it? Now to you: how do you know Wisconsin so well??

@maitlis @andystilp @TheNewsAgents That’s amazing….so why do you follow UK politics so closely?!

@simonmayo <voices okay, guys?>

@christianstilp @LFCRewind it’s a feature not a bug

@LFCRewind Salah because he won’t get suspended for biting anyone

Prime 🇺🇾 Luis Suarez or Prime 🇪🇬 Mo Salah? 🤔 Who are you taking 👇 #LFC

@simonmayo My lovely wife Sarah always thought Phil Collins was singing about "an invisible top shelf", bless her heart. :-)

@simonmayo Thursdays: HIGHLY get-down-able.

EVERYBODY DOESN’T NEED A PODCAST

@SnellSZN Tiedeman’s Pond. A block from my house. Are you touring Middleton or something?

You guys really thought I’d come out empty handed 😭😭😭😭😭 SANDHILL CRANE VS DUCK CAGE-MATCH