Podcast Corner: Adam Buxton is back, complete with Damon Albarn as first guest 

Buxton returns with his first episode of 2026, which includes Albarn's underwhelmed take on Van Morrison 

Adam Buxton has resumed his podcast series. Picture: Eamonn M McCormack/Getty Images

The Adam Buxton Podcast returned with the first episode of 2026 last week. We build such deep relationships with podcasters that such a break can feel like the end. Maybe, after 268 episodes — he was last heard reuniting with his old BBC 6 Music co-host Joe Cornish for a Christmas show — Buxton had just had enough.

But then the show returned last week, and all was well with the world. He admits, in his intro ramble with dog Rosie, that “it's been a while since the last podcast”, but explains he’s been working “unusually hard” on a six-part comedy series for Audible called SuccessPod. It’s nearly finished and should be available in May.