Russell Howard: Lubricant

While I am not overly familiar with the work of Russell Howard, I do believe I've seen one or maybe two of his previous shows. So as I stumbled upon "Russell Howard: Lubricant" here in 2022, whilst browsing through the stand-up comedy section on Netflix, of course I opted to sit down and watch it as I do recall him as being a funny comedian.

And yeah, memory served me well. Russell Howard definitely in a funny comedian, and I just love the energy that he has while he is on the stage.

The contents of the show is definitely well-written, and it is material that differs greatly in topics and contents. So there is a good chance of there being something for just about anyone in the audience. I was genuinely entertained by "Russell Howard: Lubricant", from beginning to end.

If you enjoy stand-up comedy, then "Russell Howard: Lubricant" is definitely a show that is worth sitting down and watching. Good comedy, great laughs, and just all-round enjoyable show.

My rating of "Russell Howard: Lubricant" lands on a seven out of ten stars.

I have all his old DVDs and I like recalibrate as well, but I'll copy and paste a text I sent to my misses who is also a big fan.

"Yeah his last one was good he actually told stories, this one it was like he was just after applause, saying things everyone obviously agrees with and bringing his views into it and then being incredibly hypocritical. The first half was shocking and then he told 1 sort of decent story at the end. He's found what makes him money and it's sucking up to 20 year old brain washed students, so unfortunately he's not for me anymore." When he told stories it was actually good and the interaction with the crowd was good, but the preachy stuff was too much for me, not because I don't agree with it, It just doesn't make me laugh, save it for the correct setting where things can be done about it. No matter what you say he isn't the same comedian from years gone by, he was much better back then!

The only reason this hasn't scored lower is because of the documentary that is included. If it was based on that alone that would of got a 7/8 because I really enjoyed that. I still like him as a person I just don't find his TV show (which at one time was the best thing on BBC Three) or his stand up funny anymore.

I expect to get hate from those brain washed students, but just remember I was a fan and supporting the fella back when he was on mock the week, you're new to the party , you probably don't have a clue how good he used to be!

Used to find Russel entertaining but the guy has become one of those people he jokes about, basically a Facebook mum who acts in a certain way to get people to think they are an amazing human.

So cringe and preachy I had to fast forward most parts.

I did find it funny when he joked about his lazy eye...again. Just incase you haven't heard the other 200 jokes he's made around that over the years...classic

He should sack in being a comedian and focus on being a full time activist in, well everything apparently.

The guy beat a dead horse with 30 mins of talking about vac, BLM, Facebook. I couldn't think of more obvious low hanging fruit for a comedian. He said it was not British to be offended by a joke. They legally are not to have political satire on TV. It's super British to be offended at a joke. This guy just seems unwise and uneducated and he's spouting the first funny that comes to his head.

I was really excited to see this, but sadly all his jokes and even the delivery was exactly the same as he had done when they were said on his Russell Howard hour tv show. If you've seen the tv series, then don't bother with this, as you already heard it all.