Best Seldom Differ Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 117: Banned in Schools 1:30:11

1d ago1:30:11

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In this episode we cover a breaking news story from 2013 about triangular flapjacks being banned in schools for safety reasons... which leads to us discussing all the various items that would make up "bad boy arsenal" (things you were't allowed to bring into school but the badboys still would)... plus we find out how much a "ghost in a jar" sold fo…

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S1 E5 Is it a good idea to take a gap year? 22:49

10h ago22:49

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Will taking a gap year impact my studies? Are gap years the best thing to do? What should I do in my gap year? In this episode Leong speaks to Bel, Tiffany, Ryan, and May Ann, who are all members of his extended family. Bel and Tiff are sisters living in Perth, Australia, May Ann is in Singapore and Ryan is living in Malaysia and applying to study …

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Key #5-Have a Plan: Learning the OIA Bible Study Method 35:07

4d ago35:07

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Send us a Text Message. Learn about the OIA Bible Study Method (Observation, Interpretation, Application) from Pastor Peter Krol's Knowable Word blog—Although taught to seminary students, it's a practical approach that makes Bible study accessible for all ages and educational levels. This method ensures that we let the text speak to us without proj…

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S1 E4 Why studying abroad could be the best thing you do. 22:21

4d ago22:21

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Should I consider studying abroad? What are the benefits of studying abroad? Is studying abroad worth it? Diana and Kristine are from Georgia (the country) but decided to go abroad to study and are living in Hungary and Italy. Diana is studying media and communications in Budapest but wants to use her knowledge and experience of other countries to …

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Ep 116: SELF ESTEEM (Surprise guest for Ryan's birthday) 1:36:14

14d ago1:36:14

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Today it's Ryan's birthday and the lads have a few surprises up their sleeves... the main one being that our old friend, star of stage and screen Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteem is a special guest! Don't worry if you're purely here for the Self Esteem content, she enters the pod around 4 minutes in. Text in! Support the Show. If you would like …

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S1 E3 How difficult is it to study in a different language? 22:57

19d ago22:57

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Studying in a different country can be challenging but when the language is totally foreign, it can present huge difficulties. Nica and Jerica are both from the Philippines but are studying in Japan. Nica moved there with her family when she was still in school, Jerica chose to go there as part of her university's foreign exchange programme. Japan …

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Key #4-Understanding the Different Parts of the Bible 22:23

13d ago22:23

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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered how the Bible, with its many books, genres, and authors, fits together into a cohesive whole? Join us as we explore the different parts of the Bible and how understanding these divisions can enhance your study and comprehension of Scripture. From a high altitude view we'll uncover the various sections …

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S1 E2 What university should I choose and how will I make friends? 28:09

22d ago28:09

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Whether you are moving away to study or going to your local college the one thing you will all have in common is making new friends. This change in social situations can be exciting but also nerve wrecking. Will it be easy to make new friends? Will they like me for who I am? Will I have to change? In this episode we hear from Hans, Al and Chern Han…

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Key #3-Approaching God's Word with Humility 30:36

23d ago30:36

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Send us a Text Message. Discovering the profound impact of the Bible requires more than a cursory glance; it calls for a heart steeped in humility. We navigate through the stories of King Josiah and King David, demonstrating how their responses to divine revelation serve as exemplary models for our own spiritual walk. Together, we tackle the challe…

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S1 E1 Is the transition from school to university really difficult? 22:47

25d ago22:47

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Will my life change when I leave school? Will I lose my friends? Is University really difficult? These are some of the questions many students in their final years of school ask. The move from school to university can be very daunting, full of excitement but also worry. In this episode we look at this transition and speak to Ella and Leila who are …

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Key #2-Preparing Your Mind for the Truth 35:07

1M ago35:07

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why the Bible's words can pierce the heart with such precision and power? Join us on a profound journey that unravels the Bible's divine inspiration and its role as the ultimate guide in our lives. We explore the enduring truths of Christianity and the Bible's capacity to reveal our true nature through the lens…

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Ep 115: Charity Shops 1:39:14

1M ago1:39:14

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This week we talk charity shops, carboot sales and all things like that. Plus the return of YORKHIRE SPORTS! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • SELDOM DIFFER's emai…

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Ep 114: Scoff The Lot! 1:28:02

2M ago1:28:02

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This week Matt thinks he might have eaten glass, so we discuss some of the weirdest things that have ever been eatern - by us and also globally / historically. Plus Matt trials his new feature "Scoff The Lot!", mainly because we all like saying "Scoff The Lot!" Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here…

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Student Life Unplugged Trailer 2:12

2M ago2:12

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Student Life Unplugged is a brand new podcast series where young people from around the world share their experiences in navigating student life. From Europe to Japan, Australia to Malaysia, young people exchange experiences and offer advice to each other on all aspects of their lives. In this series we uncover where the pressure to achieve actuall…

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Key #1-Illumination By the Holy Spirit 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Send us a Text Message. Ever found yourself reading the Bible only to encounter a fog of confusion, longing for a clear path through the text? Today, we spotlight the Holy Spirit's role in illumination, a concept that is often misunderstood but is fundamental to our grasp of God's Word. With insights from Dr. Brad Klassen of The Master's Seminary, …

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Ep 113: Noughties Indie 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

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It's 20 years since Keane's album Hopes and Fears was released so to celebrate we deepdive into 00s indie music - the music that soundtracked our youth... Plus Ryan reveals his new feature 'Robot or Coaster' which features a VERY sexy jingle... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/sel…

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Top Five Reasons Christians Don't Read The Bible 23:05

2M ago23:05

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Send us a Text Message. Half of self-proclaimed Christians don't regularly open their Bibles—let that sink in. As we unravel this disturbing trend, let's explore the barriers that prevent believers from engaging with Scripture and the transformative journey towards a disciplined and fulfilling Bible study practice. This episode isn't just a wake-up…

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Ep 112: The World's Oldest Dog Scandal 1:39:58

2M ago1:39:58

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This week we investigate the story of the Guiness World Record holding oldest dog who has been recently stripped of his title! I can't remember what else happens as we recorded it a while back but I'm sure we play a feature or two as well! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdi…

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Ep 111: Cancelled Confectionery 1:32:51

2M ago1:32:51

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BREAKING NEWS! The Breakaway Bar has been officially axed! We discuss this and chat more generally around the subject of discontinued confectionery. Plus we have a game of bonefide classic feature "How Long Does It Live For". Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd …

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Ep 110: Lou Taylor (Special Guest) 1:43:01

2M ago1:43:01

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Our guest today is Lou Taylor. Lou is a stand-up comedian, comedy writer and actor. She is a Funny Women Semi-Finalist, made the BBC New Comedy Awards shortlist 2023 and won a Heat Magazine award for her online sketch series "90s Girls". She's also Matt's girlfriend. Lou has previously appered on "more popular" podcast's "Brett Goldstein's Films To…

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Ep 109: Back to the Features 1:37:51

3M ago1:37:51

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We kick off Series 4 of Terrible Features with an over-complicated time travel plot I still don't fully understand before settling in with some vintage features, including What Tree Is Me? and Velcro or Laces... welcome back... to the features! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/sel…

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Ep 108: Christmas Bonus 1:55:13

6M ago1:55:13

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SURPRISE! Here's an extra little Christmas Bonus episode for all you Terrible Fans... Matt and Ryan look back at the novelty Christmas Number 1's of the 90s and reveal their own attempts at Christmas Number 1. Plus we deepdive into the history of Stretch Armstrong... what's more Chrismassy than that?!?! "Needs an edit" (The Times) "They talk about …

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Ep 107: Halloween Special 4 2:09:49

8M ago2:09:49

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It's that time of year again, so turn out the lights, get uncomfortable and enjoy our 4th annual Halloween special... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • SELDOM DIFF…

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Ep 106: Fads & Crazes 1:16:48

8M ago1:16:48

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This week we look into the world of fads and crazes, from the Macarena to the Harlem Shake... plus we head to the archives for a new episode of Yorkshire Sports and hear about the thankfully now illegal sport of Yorkshire Bull Fighting... Sorry this episode took so long to put out, we recorded a while back but have been very busy and there were a f…

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Ep 105: Mind Control 1:15:28

11M ago1:15:28

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This week we talk psychic's, mind control, and all things like that, plus we have a game of Back to the Feature... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • SELDOM DIFFER'…

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Ep 104: Talk to the Animals 1:38:42

11M ago1:38:42

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This week we explore how animals might sound if they could speak human English... and more importantly what they might say. Plus read read some ice cold letters and quite a toxic text, before playing a round of The Magic Shop... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you…

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Ep 103: Cadbury's Flakegate 1:20:34

1y ago1:20:34

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This week we discuss the scandal involving a recent batch of Cadbury's flakes being too flakey! We also uncover a bootleg recording of Pete Doherty trying to become the face of Fanta, and Ryan makes his own Fanta jingle in the style of The Libertines... Plus we discuss why we think the Mr Blobby bubble has finally burst... and why we are partly to …

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Ep 102: The A.I. Special 1:58:00

1y ago1:58:00

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This week in a bold experiment we let AI app Chat GPT plan the episode... the results are fascinating... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • SELDOM DIFFER's email - …

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Ep 101: Robbie Cumming (BBC4's Canal Boat Diaries) | Special Guest 1:28:53

1y ago1:28:53

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This week's guest is the brilliant Robbie Cumming - star of BBC4's Canal Boat Diaries. Robbie is a narrowboater, presenter, filmmaker and musician. To date Robbie has filmed and edited over 120 YouTube vlogs, composed three albums of instrumentals, and starred in four series of BBC Four’s Canal Boat Diaries. ROBBIES LINKS Canal Boat Diaries on iPla…

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Ep 100: Episode 100! 1:36:06

1y ago1:36:06

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Tickets for our Camden Fringe show 9th - 10th August are on sale now : CLICK HERE It's our 100th episode! So we're having a party and everyone's invited! There's Fred Truman, Kirsty and Kieron, Casino Paul, The Old Legend and more... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer I…

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Ep 99: Irwin Sparkes (The Hoosiers) | Special Guest 1:23:38

1y ago1:23:38

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This week we are joined by Irwin Sparkes, the lead singer of The Hoosiers! The Hoosiers consist of Irwin (lead vocals, lead guitar) and Alan Sharland (drums, percussion, vocals). Their first single "Worried About Ray" reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart in July 2007. In October 2007, they released their debut album The Trick to Life, which rea…

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Ep 98: At The Movies! 1:18:46

1y ago1:18:46

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This week we take a trip to the biggest cinema on record, but to get through the massive door we have to play the classic game of "guess-the-movie-studio-from-the-musical-sting". Plus we play a round of That's Not Cricket with a twist! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer…

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Ep 97: The Truth About Lilt 1:30:50

1y ago1:30:50

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This week we investigate the recent announcement that classic soft drink Lilt has been cancelled... and find out the truth! Plus we play the thin-slice-feature Irish or Irish-ish or the first time in years... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a…

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Ep 96: Friendship & Romance 1:16:05

1y ago1:16:05

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This week we put our friendship to the test, read some listeners letters and, inspired by the love poetry of Ryan Giggs, talk romance... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank…

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Ep 95: Rob Copland (Special Guest) 1:18:57

1+ y ago1:18:57

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This week we are joined by the amazing Rob Copland. If you're a fan of "pop-punk" music you're going to love this episode... if not... it's still good. Rob Copland is an award winning comedian who’s electric live performance style has gained him a reputation as one of the most exciting and inventive live comedians on the circuit. In 2022 Rob made h…

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Ep 94: When Fun Turns To Fear 1:27:27

1+ y ago1:27:27

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This week we discuss the idea of Fun. What is Fun? How do we have Fun? How did we have Fun as kids? And what happens when Fun... inevitably turns to Fear. Plus we deal with an incredible listeners letter, and have a quick little game of Snail Trail in an attempt to have some Fun ourselves... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support u…

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Ep 93: Get Well Soon | The Sickness Special 1:16:40

1+ y ago1:16:40

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We've missed a few episodes due to the unprecented scenario of all 3 of us getting ill around the same time... In the end we decided to record a podcast while we were all still a bit sick and make a special of it because we love a special! Don't worry we all feel better now x Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you…

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Ep 92: Yorkshire Born 1:11:21

1+ y ago1:11:21

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This week we take a look at the sport of Ferret Legging, in which Ferret's are placed into the competitors trousers and the winner is the one who can last the longest without removing the ferrets. This is a sport found in the BBC archives, and miraculously NOT part of our own Yorkshire Sports archive. We also take a deep dive into the Mr Blobby cos…

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Ep 91: Vaun Earl Norman (Special Guest) 1:22:52

1+ y ago1:22:52

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This week we chat to comedy actor Vaun Earl Norman as he tells us about how he went from being an ex oil and gas industry worker and comedy fan listening to Iain Lee's radio show one night.... to appearing as a regular on Vic and Bob's Big Night Out for two series and a Christmas Special. Vaun is a naturally hilarious man and we had such a good lau…

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Ep 90: New Year New Me 1:08:59

1+ y ago1:08:59

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We're back for a new year and we discuss what body parts we might replace if we could have brand new ones at no extra cost or pain. Plus a game of the long forgoteen feature Egg Heads Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a …

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Ep 89: That DID Sound Good! Volume 04 (Sketches Compilation) 1:31:15

1+ y ago1:31:15

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This week's episode is a compilation of our favourite sketches, songs, and character bits from the end of series 2, the start of series 3 and even a bit of series 1 that was previously negelected... They are all here: Kirsty from Handworth in Sheffield Yorkshire Sports (with Fred Trueman) Casino Paul Old Legend Those American's who review British t…

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Ep 88: Self Esteem (Special Guest) | Christmas Special 2022 1:31:09

1+ y ago1:31:09

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It's the 2022 Christmas special with very special guest and our best mate Rebecca Lucy Taylor AKA Self Esteem! We talk about what it's like to meet Mr Blobby, her infamous Meadowhall shopping centre inspired Glastonbury bra, teenage life in Sheffield and in truth... very little about Christmas... BUT... we also do our annual Christmas play and this…

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Ep 87: Honey, I Shrunk The Podcast! 1:13:29

1+ y ago1:13:29

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This week we talk shrinking! Briefly about shrunken head's and then at length about Hollywoods obsession with shrinking people! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • S…

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Ep 86: David Firth (Salad Fingers Creator) | Special Guest 1:26:48

1+ y ago1:26:48

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In this week's episode we are joined by the phenomenally talented animator David Firth, known for his often dark, often hilarious, always brilliant animated series inluding Salad Fingers, Burnt Face Man, Jerry Jackson, Sock, The News Hasn't Happened Yet and others as well as many other one-off anmations. He also makes music as Locust Toybox has a c…

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Ep 85: Bad Guys & Scratchcards 1:24:25

1+ y ago1:24:25

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This week we talk about bad guys in the movies, as well as our own evil alter-egos we had as children... also we finally each play a scratch card LIVE on the podcast to find out whether as Matt's Nan thought "They send all the winning ones to London"... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreo…

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Ep 84: Family Fortunes Special | with ex-contestants Matt's Mum & Auntie 1:24:34

1+ y ago1:24:34

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In ths very special episode we speak to Matt's Mum Tina and his Auntie Elaine about the time they were contestantants on the seminal TV show Family Fortunes back in the early 90s (Les Dennis era) in their first in-depth, tell-all interview about the life changing experience... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon yo…

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Episode 83: Magic 1:08:19

1+ y ago1:08:19

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This week we deleve into the world of Magic of all kinds and debut exciting new feature The Magic Shop... Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off donation : paypal.me/seldomdiffer Thank you! • SELDOM DIFFER's email -…

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Episode 82: Record Breaking Nose 1:27:41

1+ y ago1:27:41

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This week on Terrible Features we discuss our Facial Features and find out all about the worlds biggest nose, plus Smelly Spelling returns and we play a round of How Much Did It Go For?! Text in! Support the Show. If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us…

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Episode 81: Luck 1:17:51

1+ y ago1:17:51

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This week we delve into the mysterious world of Luck. What is it? Does it really exist at all? Plus we play a round of No Time To Why and those annoying American characters return to try pickled eggs... If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off …

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Episode 80: Halloween Special 3 1:40:20

1+ y ago1:40:20

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Yes it's only been 12 actual episodes since the last Haloween special but it's our favourite time of year so we can't let it pass without a Special! So here it is, our 3rd annual Halloween special... If you would like to support us on Patreon you can do so here: patreon.com/seldomdiffer If you'd like to "buy us a pint" you can send us a one-off don…

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