Maisie Adam: Comedy, Football & Life on the Road In Latest Episode Of Routes

Maisie, known for her quick wit and observational comedy, takes listeners on a journey through her Harrogate roots, reminiscing about childhood escapes to Leeds and her family’s annual Blackpool trips, where Blackpool Pleasure Beach was a highlight. She also shares her love for Leeds United, how she rediscovered her passion for football through the women’s game, and what it’s like to meet her sporting heroes—cue an iconic encounter with Leah Williamson.

She opens up about the reality of touring, debunks the myth that comedians write new jokes every night and shares why Edinburgh Waverley Station triggers pre-Fringe anxiety every summer.

Listeners can expect plenty of laughs as Maisie reveals:

• Her dream Strictly Come Dancing routine (inspired by Billy Elliot!)

• The time she played a Vuvuzela with Sir Trevor McDonald

• Why she prefers hiking in the Yorkshire Dales and board games by the fire over wild party holidays

• How Jamaica became one of her all-time favorite destinations (with some insider tips from John Barnes!)

From Yorkshire Dales hikes to Aperol Spritzes on the beach, this episode is a perfect blend of comedy, nostalgia, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of the UK’s funniest stand-ups.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode on all major podcast platforms or onboard LNER trains—simply scan the QR code on the back of your seat to tune in.