CheapShow, the cult-hit, independent, award-winning comedy podcast hosted by Paul Gannon and Eli Silverman, will celebrate its landmark 500th episode with a special live show at Cambridge Junction on Sunday, August 23rd.
The show marks not only 500 episodes but 11 years of independent podcasting for CheapShow. Its magazine-format is a mix of games, reviews, sketches, characters, challenges, walkabout adventures and high-concept/low-budget stunts has built a devoted following for its distinctly offbeat comedy.
CheapShow creator Paul Gannon said:
It’s decade long dedication to unearthing treasure amongst the trash of charity shops, Poundlands, bargain bins, auction sites and car boot sales. Fans can expect our latest live show to bring the hellzapoppin’ CheapShow format to life on stage for a very special milestone celebration. This will not be polite people sat down with microphones... Expect a full chaotic pantomime of comedy and games!".
For this milestone event, CheapShow will be joined by a stacked line-up of special guests:
Paul Putner (Actor/Comedian – Little Britain, Look Around You)
Nick Helm (Comedian/Actor – Uncle, Heavy Entertainment)
Ash Frith (Stand Up Comedian)
Louis King (YouTube/Twitch Streamer)
Stuart Ashen (Actor/Youtube)
…And many more surprises!
About CheapShow 500 Live
Venue: J2, Cambridge Junction (Unreserved Seating)
Date: Sunday, August 23rd 2026
Time: 4pm
Price: ÂŁ15
Age restriction: 16+
Hosts: Paul Gannon & Eli Silverman
Guests: Paul Putner, Nick Helm, Ash Frith, Louis King, Stuart Ashen
Tickets are available now at: junction.co.uk/events/cheapshow-podcast-live
Junction Members save ÂŁ3 per ticket with no booking fees.
About CheapShow Podcast
Hosted by Paul Gannon and Eli Silverman, CheapShow is a cult-hit, independent, award-winning comedy podcast celebrating the treasure found amongst the trash in charity shops, Poundlands, bargain bins, auction sites and car boot sales. Told in a magazine format, the show combines games, reviews, sketches, characters, challenges, walkabout adventures and high-concept, low-budget events into a surreal and scatological celebration of bargain culture. CheapShow 500 marks the podcast's 500th episode and its 11th year of independent production.
In 2025, CheapShow won "Grower Not A Shower" at the inaugural Golden Lobes Podcast Awards. The podcast has been described by The Guardian as "howling with laughter." The show has also been featured in Podbible, We Are Cult, Den of Geek and Cultured Vultures.
Follow CheapShow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cheapshowpod