Best Mate Bought Podcasts (2024)

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The Best of Season 8 1:05:53

3M ago1:05:53

1:05:53

What better way to celebrate hot weather, expensive travel, annoying tourists, relentless children and lost sunglasses than by dropping a little cheeky Best of Series 8 on your feed. It's to cheer you up and help you on your merry sunburnt way. Here you'll find some of the highlights of what's been going on this series where once again we've plough…

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Stephen Merchant 51:09

3M ago51:09

51:09

Here we are then - the end of series 8! And what a way to climax with Stephen Merchant. Perfect sentence, that. Enjoy another romp through a purchase history which takes in toilet brushes, tiny planes and huge TV shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Katie Norris 54:50

4M ago54:50

54:50

Look everyone it's the brilliant Katie Norris! Funny, feline friendly and frank - it's another glorious fact finding memoir involving a lot of products bought on Amazon. Highlights this week include a cage, a map and a wand. And much, much more. Katie is doing Edinburgh this year so if you're up there make sure you check out her show. She's ace. Go…

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Dr Ranj Singh 1:00:17

4M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

It's Dr Ranj look! And he's only gone and allowed us to have a nose through his Amazon purchase history. Prepare for a story of medicine vs art, hair vs grooming and why Shane Richie vs Dick? There is much you'll love in this episode, which will shortly be up on our YouTube so subscribe while you're there. It's miraculously free. And thanks again t…

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Kat Shoob 52:11

4M ago52:11

52:11

This week it’s the turn of superstar radio DJ Kat Shoob to let her co-host, and host of this podcast, Tom Price into her Amazon account. Prepare yourself for stories of unread books, crystals and a seriously neglected telescope. Also - and this is a first - an actual Spice Girl pops up at the end. It’s very exciting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Paul Gorton 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Every now and again reality TV brings us a star. Your Hammond, your Rylan, your Science. This year's absolutely premier league addition to the world of tv entertainment is Paul Gorton, AKA Paul off of Traitors.If you didn't see Traitors, you're still going to love this episode. This is the Amazon story, then, of a working class guy who has grafted,…

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Sofie Hagen 55:59

5M ago55:59

55:59

Hello you nosey bunch. Fancy having a look through another person's Amazon account so you can find out all about them, do you? Well it's the turn of comedian and writer Sofie Hagen, who opens up their account to reveal a history of fringe cutters, water sprays and a fairly substantial addiction to Westlife. Sofie is funny, fascinating and frank abo…

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Marcus Brigstocke 56:55

5M ago56:55

56:55

Another week, another Amazon account. This week that human being is the wonderful Marcus Brigstocke, whose shopping habits reveal stories of ski jumps, tightropes, jazz and chameleons. It's quite the conversational hit list. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joe Tracini 48:08

5M ago48:08

48:08

Another dive into an Amazon history - this week the actor, comedian and writer Joe Tracini. At times this isn't an easy listen - Joe has Borderline Personality Disorder, something which he has talked about at length over recent years. There's also a heartbreaking and incredibly powerful new documentary which Joe has just released. For any mental he…

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Josh Widdicombe 47:29

5M ago47:29

47:29

This week we're up to our elbows in Josh Widdicombe's shopping history. With items such as Jonathan Creek, bog brushes and wastepaper bins it's little wonder we end up exploring the classic topics such as when you know it's time to leave an area, and how best to bribe a child. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Aurie Styla 40:16

5M ago40:16

40:16

Hello again and welcome back for another blitz through someone's private purchase history. It's snooping, sure, but it's also an autobiography so it's FINE to nose, ok? This week the comedian Aurie Styla drops by to tell us about the worst uni corridor mates, the best way to play computer games and the discussion you've all been waiting for: can yo…

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Desiree Burch 49:53

6M ago49:53

49:53

All the way from New York to Taskmaster, Desiree is one of the most popular comics in the UK right now. Funny, honest, and with quite possibly the best laugh we've had on the show ever, this is a belter of an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nish Kumar 38:34

6M ago38:34

38:34

Nish Kumar! A romp through vinyl, books and .... well that's it because he hasn't got an Amazon account. Amazingly though we still manage to cover off plenty of topics including REM, REM, REM and how he's a DC Gideon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Paul Foot 51:40

6M ago51:40

51:40

This week we welcome and revel in the delights of Paul Foot, who has an extensive (one item) Amazon history. Prepare for an astounding voyage into murals, late night baths and the Second Sleep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Katherine Ryan 47:59

6M ago47:59

47:59

We are thrilled, and mean thrilled, to be joined this week by Katherine Ryan! This week we meticulously go through her Amazon history and find out the value of vinegar, her future as a Mormon and putting a falcon in your private parts. All this and LOADS more awaits you, brave Toast voyager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…

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Caimh Mcdonnell 48:51

7M ago48:51

48:51

Hiya and welcome back to a less damaging version of mining the Amazon. We mine for people's life stories via their Amazon histories, and our guest this week is the former comedian and current novelist Caimh Mcdonnell. The highlights of this week's bought-o-biography include some excellent conspiracies, wonderful beard thoughts and a really lovely C…

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Emmanuel Sonubi 41:58

7M ago41:58

41:58

This week we manage to fit Emmanuel Sonubi onto our tiny Amazon confessional sofa. Emmanuel is a man whose Amazon past reveals a guy who enjoys swearing at kids, hasn't seen a Tom Cruise film for ages and also has a very important set of bathroom scales. And much, much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Matt Richardson 52:08

7M ago52:08

52:08

Matt Richardson's here look! A romp through his shopping catalogue reveals flight simulation, how much he got offered for some dirty socks, what happens when you sulk on Mastermind and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Kearns 59:34

7M ago59:34

59:34

Here we are then with another rummage through the purchase history of an innocent member of the entertainment community. This week it's the turn of John Kearns, a funny and delightful human who enjoys nothing more than taking people around the Houses of Parliament and reading TS Eliot. He also loves a good HDMI cable - but then who doesn't? Hosted …

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Helen Thorn 42:41

8M ago42:41

42:41

Welcome to the latest episode with the awesome comedian Helen Thorn, who is part of the brilliant Scummy Mummies. This week we talk about weird flat coincidences, coffee machines and also why World Book Day will never quite be the same again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ravneet Gill 51:31

8M ago51:31

51:31

This week it's the turn of the glorious Ravneet Gill to allow Tom to have a look through her order history in order to tell her life story. Cooking, hard work, terrible dates, annoying colleagues you end up marrying. A cat kennel. It's all here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Catherine Bohart 47:48

8M ago47:48

47:48

This week on My Mate Bought A Toaster, comedian Catherine Bohart takes us on a deep dive into her Amazon history in order to tell her life story. There are break ups, pillows, peanut butter, bedding, a panic purrrrchase, peanut butter and a Scotchguardian Angel waiting for you at the end. That might be the best sentence description of an episode ev…

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Keith Brymer Jones 48:30

8M ago48:30

48:30

Oh would you look at this! A brand new series has begun. We are starting strong with the icon that is Keith Brymer Jones, who steps away from his pottery wheel to allow us into his online shopping history. From there we’ll leap into stories of punk bands, break ups, porcelain and the best place to play truant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Alex Brooker 42:53

1y ago42:53

42:53

Alex Brooker off of The Last Leg joins us for the final episode of the series! Charming, funny, frank and totally exposed as a Champagne addict. What more could you want from a podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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John Robins 1:06:39

1y ago1:06:39

1:06:39

Jon Robins joins us on the creaky Amazon confessional sofa this week, and boy does he unload a lifetime of Amazon shopping for our entertainment and interest. Get ready for some hot takes on thyroids, golf, children and piles. It's an absolute doozy, this one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tom Deacon 54:45

1y ago54:45

54:45

This week it's the turn of Tom Deacon to let us rummage through his buying history. We discover some pretty stark stuff and go on some very daunting tangents including an absolutely horrific story about a hernia. And an equally upsetting story about a man gripped with an addiction to cricket. Find out how Tom said goodbye to Radio 1, and how he's s…

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Julia Morris 47:52

1y ago47:52

47:52

Yep, here we are again. This time, though - a twist! - our guest is on the other side of the world in the genius that is Julia Morris! And also she's not purchased much online. Luckily we still manage to just about fill an episode. This is mainly thanks to the fact that she is genuinely a wonderful subject. Prepare for a rollercoaster ride taking i…

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Janine Harouni 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

55:51

It's Janine Harouni! The comedian joins us to reveal a shopping history littered with strobes, squatting and salad spinners. It's a hell of a ride so strap right in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Louise Boyce 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

50:42

It's influencer, podcaster and best selling author Louise Boyce look! AKA mamastillgotit_ (the underscore is very important - you'll find out why) Louise is a brilliant guest. Honest, funny, moving, completely baffled by her own shopping history. We couldn't ask for more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Vix Leyton 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

40:26

Comedian Vix Leyton joins us this week to open her Amazon account and allow the general public to inspect it. And what treasures we find. Discussions this week include Jilly Cooper (Camilla Parker Bowles without the PR team?), vegan plastic and having a gamer for a dad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Axel Blake 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

This week we go through Britain's Got Talent 2022 winner Axel Blake and discover what he's hiding in his purchase history. Loads, it turns out. Locks, weights, gloves and a massage wand for massaging muscles and absolutely not anything else. And more, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ed Byrne 42:43

1+ y ago42:43

42:43

Ed Byrne really likes chopping down trees. And that's just the start of the discoveries on this week's show. He's a man who also enjoys a Munro, a toilet brush, and pretending to be a pilot. It's another cracking dive into the purchase truth that we're all hiding from the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tom Davis 45:25

1+ y ago45:25

45:25

We're back! Fancy having a stroll through the fabulous comedian Tom Davis' Amazon history? Of course you do! Come with us and dive into a world of bins, beds and Etsy manuals. Also a very long and moving discussion about back hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rev Kate Bottley 51:52

2y ago51:52

51:52

The final episode of Series Six and we are, not for the first time, rifling through a reverend's shopping history. Kate Bottley is a presenter, vicar and enthusiastic Robbie Williams fan. But she's more than that, and thanks to this podcast we find out exactly what else there is going on with Kate. We talk about her favourite author - Nancy Friday …

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Fatiha El-Ghorri 51:00

2y ago51:00

51:00

The sublime Fatiha El-Ghorri takes a break from the new series of David Mitchell's Outsiders to concentrate on the insides of her Amazon history. It's here we find a range of great smells, some superb colouring in books and a lot of fake money. Suspicious? No. Weird? Absolutely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tadiwa Mahlunge 47:21

2y ago47:21

47:21

Look it's Tadiwa Mahlunge! And he's letting some other Welsh comedian called Tom have a rifle through his Amazon history. And oh do the truth bombs go off in this episode: Tad buys, on average, one pair of headphones a month. How apparently man cannot live on soup alone. And most crucially, it's important that you love yourself. Regularly. Hosted o…

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Lou Conran 43:14

2y ago43:14

43:14

The amazing Lou Conran leads us down a merry path of purchases this week. Laugh at her terrible diet books, revel in the terrible thing she did to her ex boyfriend's collection of magazines and cry with joy at the most romantic mug you've ever heard of. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Tom Rosenthal 52:25

2y ago52:25

52:25

Tom Rosenthal (Plebs, Friday Night Dinner, lots of other things) joins Tom Price (Midsomer Murders) this week to unfold his Amazon Purchase History like a beautiful rose bud of self-truth. A rollercoaster ride awaits you, dear listener, as the Toms discuss letters, carpet bowls, how to avoid nuclear armageddon and many many other things besides. TW…

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Dan Schreiber 1:07:37

2y ago1:07:37

1:07:37

Welcome to the latest instalment of shopping snooping here on My Mate Bought a Toaster. This week it's time to have a look at Dan Schreiber's Ebay account which unleashes an endless stream of anecdotes, ridiculous facts and possibly the greatest thing about Nicholas Witchell you'll ever hear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…

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Sathnam Sanghera 46:54

2y ago46:54

46:54

Another romp through a purchase history here on My Mate Bought a Toaster, this week with author and journalist Sathnam Sanghera. We get through a lot of topics including Simon Cowell, toplessness and how lasers are racist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Amanda Owen 48:38

2y ago48:38

48:38

This week we're thrilled to be diving into the Amazon history of expert farmer, sheep rearer and child wrangler, Amanda Owen. Whether it's learning how to train a sheepdog, finding out what a spade is actually used for on a farm, or giving birth on the kitchen floor today's episode has got it all. Also - if you're a fan of stoats, please be aware t…

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Stephen Bailey 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

Join us for another tumble into the top secret shopping history as this week we finally find out the truth about the brilliant comedian and TV presenter Stephen Bailey. Laguna Beach, Black Belts in martial arts, Charmed and MORE - this is Stephen Bailey as he's never been seen (heard) before. He also copes admirably with Tom's disgusting cold. Sorr…

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Jay Rayner 52:30

2y ago52:30

52:30

Jay Rayner. Famed for Masterchef, jazz piano, journalism, writing, step-machine addiction and best mates with Gary Barlow. Sort of. Well here we go journeying into his life by hopping on board his Amazon history. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Shazia Mirza 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

Shazia Mirza guys! Shoe racks, Bear Grills, Paddles and half-inching stuff from schools to make ends meet. It's ALL here on her bought-o-biography as we delve into another fantastic guest's home delivery truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Josh Pugh 43:53

2y ago43:53

43:53

Hello! It's episode five of the series and today it's Josh Pugh's shopping show, and he brings an impressive host of topics and items. Just what should you do if someone buys a plastic turd? Who else has a David Beckham mug for both home AND work? Why would a Will Young drinks coaster lead to a holiday to Amsterdam? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…

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Seamus Dever 48:24

2y ago48:24

48:24

Seamus Dever off of loads of brilliant TV shows comes all the way from LA to London especially to meet us and appear on My Mate Bought a Toaster. Not really, he was here anyway, but the point stands. This is a big deal for Seamus as he reveals everything behind his method, his arms and his ancestry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…

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Rosie Holt 43:00

2y ago43:00

43:00

Twitter Tory Triggerer Rosie Holt joins us this week to talk through her meteoric comedy rise, via her online purchases. A boughtobiography of nipples, horror and weird Romeo and Juliet tours awaits in this week's episode. And if you're reading this and you're Rosie's Mother - did you REALLY throw that book away? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…

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Scroobius Pip - Part Two 35:27

2y ago35:27

35:27

A second helping of Scroobius Pip and the things he gets up to in the privacy of his own Amazon? Why the heck not. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Scroobius Pip - Part One 38:28

2y ago38:28

38:28

Hello and welcome back to Series 6! This week's guest is the musician, actor and former HMV employee, Scroobius Pip. Prepare for him as you've never seen him before as we delve into the truth of his Amazon account. Mousetraps, merchandise, dog costumes. And that's just part one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Best of Seasons Four and Five (Part Two) 45:31

2+ y ago45:31

45:31

We're back with part two of our best of - another selection of some of our favourite guests and moments from the last two series of Toaster Pod. This week there's Ahir Shah, more Tim Key, Angela Barnes, Ronni Ancona and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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