A podcast by a guy (former Big Brother housemate, Luke Marsden) and a girl (former journalist, Lucy Hilton) from the northern town of Wigan in England. They discuss a different topic each episode from tea to Tinder, phobias to Eurovision. They’re also joined by a special guest or two along the way! Tweet Luke- https://twitter.com/lukemarsden Tweet Lucy- https://twitter.com/lucymhilton Tweet Luke & Lucy- https://twitter.com/lukeandlucyfm
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Hello. My name is Caroline Peyton, I’m a nutritionist and naturopath with a particular passion for gut health. Nutrition Life Stories podcast has been brought to life to share a spotlight on how nutrition – and food- has influenced people’s lives. I’ll be inviting a selection of guests who may have found the power of nutrition to significantly improve health and wellbeing or who understand how nutrition and food unites communities and is far more than just “food for food’s sake”. You’ll hear ...
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Podcast 16 Caroline Peyton talks to Diane Babics from Nourish on her Nutrition Journey
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It was an absolute delight for me to interview Diana Babics, founder of the Nourish Awards, the UK’s leading industry awards for healthy food, beverages, and supplement products. I am honoured to have been a judge for these prestigious awards for the past three years. Diana grew up in Budapest, Hungary and contrary to what we think, rarely ate Goul…
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Podcast 15 Caroline Peyton and guest Dr Hans-Thomas Richter
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My guest today is Dr Hans-Thomas Richter based on the West Coast of America and we delved into a bit more science regarding the importance of the right fats in diets. Dr Richter has a Chinese Medicine clinic in Seattle but has a background in biomedical research. He researched and has recently written a book about the importance of Omega 3 called N…
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Podcast 14 Caroline Peyton and guest Laura Dent
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My guest today is Laura Dent, joint owner (with her husband) of a successful commercial and specialist cleaning company called So Fresh and So Clean covering the Swindon area. It was so refreshing to hear Laura’s health journey and how she has used nutrition to improve her health- and quality of life- by taking matters into her own hands. Laura exp…
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Podcast 13 Caroline Peyton and guest Louise Joyce
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I am delighted to welcome Lou Joyce to today’s podcast, Managing Director of The Natural Dispensary (practitioner prescribed mail order natural healthcare company). Lou grew up on the West coast of Australia with a wonderful connection to the outdoors, land, nature and natural food. Having spent a week's work experience at a natural health college,…
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Podcast 12 Caroline Peyton and guest James Hilton
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My guest today grew up in Stroud and moved to London pursuing a high-pressure job that involved extensive global travelling and eating a wide variety of (good and bad) foods. This lifestyle resulted in “burnout” and James quit his job. James spent a year travelling in the Far East with his young family. He rediscovered his love of fitness, retraine…
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Podcast 11 Caroline Peyton and guest Louise Muir-Sage
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My guest today is Louise Muir- Sage who runs Wellness Wiltshire. Louise spent her early years in London at Chelsea Barracks as her father was in the Irish Guards before moving to Swindon. Her food experiences growing up were influenced by her father’s travels such as Mexican and other spicy food which was far less common in the 80s. We talked about…
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Podcast 10 Caroline Peyton and guest Lucy Humphries
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Today’s guest is Lucy Humphries. Lucy spent her early years on the West Cost of America with an inspiring mother who was into natural health. Following a personal tragedy and with a career in London and with two young children, Lucy took time out and after several years retrained as an acupuncturist having found it really helpful to her own healing…
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Podcast 9 Caroline Peyton and guest Chris Skelly
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Today’s guest is Chris Skelly. I was hugely privileged that Chris Skelley took the time to be a guest on my podcast. Chris is a paralympic judo athlete holding the world No.1 position and at the time of recording the podcast Chris was training hard for selection for the Paris 2024 games. We spoke about Chris’s health conditions including his diagno…
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Podcast 8 Caroline Peyton and guest Bali Martindale
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Today’s guest is Bali Martindale. Bali shares her story to becoming a homeopath but how she started to struggle once she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. After many years she felt taking closer attention to her nutrition was a missing link she had not considered before. We discuss the changes we introduced into her diet that made a signific…
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Podcast 7 Caroline Peyton and guest Marcus Collier
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Today’s guest is Marcus Collier, a television producer. Marcus shares insights into life as a TV producer, travelling abroad, long days, working on sets and the impact of catering. He spent periods of time as a student as a vegetarian then again later in life when he started to experience digestive “IBS type” symptoms. Marcus finally contacted me a…
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Podcast 6 - Caroline Peyton and Guest Dave Nelson
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Today’s guest is Dave Nelson, founder and owner of Truffle and Thyme, luxury hampers and grazing boxes. Dave grew up in a foodie household, enjoyed boarding school dinners and his love of food has continued to influence his entire working life. His flourishing business grew out of Covid which like many, turned his world upside down. He loves to coo…
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Podcast 5 - Caroline Peyton and Guest Michelle Lennon
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Today’s guest is a good friend of mine, Michelle Lennon. Michelle kindly agreed to be a guest on my show as I was really interested to hear more about the influences of food in her life. With her father in the RAF on different postings, she spent part of her childhood in Malta and Germany before moving as an adult to be based outside Swindon. Miche…
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Podcast 4 - Caroline Peyton and Guest Ken Turner
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Ken Turner. Ken grew up in North London, learning how to cook nutritiously but economically by his mother; even continuing these good habits as a student. Ken went on to work in the creative design industry especially in TV which was demanding and involved unsocial hours and a lot of stress. This was a downw…
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Podcast 3 - Caroline Peyton and Guest Waffaa Powell
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I want to introduce you to my guest today Wafaa Powell. Wafaa is a bubbly Lebanese lady who runs a wonderful business called Dancing Flavours cooking Lebanese food for parties and communities and belly dancing! Wafaa tells her journey from Lebanon to the UK via South Africa and delights us with growing up in Lebanon, gorgeous dishes and why food is…
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Podcast 2 - Caroline Peyton and Guest Carole Stephens
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I want to introduce you to today’s guest Carole Stephens. Carole is a lovely lady who tells her story of growing up in Paddington at the end of the second World War during rationing. She married a chef and later moved to Wiltshire and together with her husband ran their own business. Carole has always loved food and so it was difficult for her when…
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Podcast 1 - Introduction to Nutrition Life Stories
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Welcome to the launch of my new podcast series Nutrition Life Stories. Today I want to start my podcast series with telling you a bit about me. I’d like to share my journey from a chubby child to working in a high powered stressful corporate environment, to where I am now: running my busy nutrition based practice, either helping individuals find la…
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Turning 30- Is it the new 20? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss turning 30. Lucy is in complete denial and Luke lists why he thinks he may be having a midlife crisis. Lucy reveals her theory on why she’s the happiest she has ever been, Luke explains why the twenties are the most difficult time of life. Lucy lists what annoys her about the new g…
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76: The one where we are always the bridesmaid and never the bride
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Hen and Stag parties- have you ever been tied to a lamppost? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the expensive and wild world of hen and stag parties. Luke wants to know if couples do in fact cheat on each other on their last night of freedom. Lucy list her countless hen parties and why she is never a bride. Luke explains why he has never been to…
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75: The one where we get muggy with Georgia from Love Island
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Love Island- what’s your type on paper? In this episode Luke and Lucy thrust themselves into the reality TV phenomenon that is Love Island. Luke recalls his time watching the original series many years ago and Lucy reveals her most disgusting true fact to date. Lucy explains why she auditioned for the show and how far she got. Love Island 2017 cont…
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74: The one where we are not invited to the Royal Wedding
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Royal Wedding- has one been invited? In this episode Luke and Lucy grumble over not being invited to Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding but they are joined in the studio by youth activist and charity CEO, Saeed Atcha who has been chosen to attend. Luke and Lucy ask how does a lad from Bolton get a ticket to the biggest event of the year? Saeed…
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73: The one where we frolic about fashion
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Fashion- are you on trend? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss if they’re keeping up with the latest fashion. Lucy explains why she wants a stranger to buy her knickers. Lucy insists on why ‘cute and lacey’ is a must for a night out. Luke explains why he’s happy to not wear branded underwear. Lucy reminisces about her love for a tracksuit. Luke r…
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72: The one where we have done two years of Luke and Lucy FM
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2 Years- madness or milestone? In this special anniversary episode Luke and Lucy celebrate two years of the podcast. Lucy reflects on her life choices over the past two years and Luke makes some predictions for her next few years. What has been the best moments of the podcasts second year? Luke and Lucy take a trip down memory lane and relive some …
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2017- time for a Brexit? In this episode Luke and Lucy take a look back over the events of 2017 from hurricanes to fidget spinners. Luke dissects President Trump’s first year in office while Lucy is more focused on his film cameo. Luke and Lucy both confirm their end of year relationship statuses. Luke reflects on a personally productive year whils…
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70: The one where we rock around the 2017 Christmas Tree
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Xmas- are you in the festive spirit? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss whether or not Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Lucy questions what makes a film Christmassy whilst Luke picks apart the plot of ‘Love Actually’. Lucy is baffled over Luke’s choice to spend Christmas in a hot climate and Luke isn’t impressed with Lucy’s Xmas…
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69: The one where we are in awe of The Archers with David Archer
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The Archers- have you ever visited Ambridge village? In this episode Luke and Lucy get a highbrow lesson in agricultural audio drama from Timothy Bentinck who plays Archers family head honcho David Archer. Timothy tells Luke and Lucy what motivated him to write his autobiography and why every generation is growing up listening to The Archers. Luke …
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68: The one where we are picky about public transport
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Public transport- committed commuter or avid avoider? In this episode Luke and Lucy share their worst experiences on public transport. Lucy reveals her most horrifying train journey ever which leads to this episode being the most explicit episode of the podcast to date. Luke is disappointed Lucy didn’t get the answers to the questions he would’ve a…
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67: The one where we experience things for the first time
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First time- is the first time always the best? In this episode Luke and Lucy recall their first-time experiences of things. Lucy shares some sad news and attempts to remember her first heartbreak, Luke reflects on why his singing ability got him dumped. Lucy remembers sending her first ever text message and Luke explains why kids these days won’t a…
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66: The one where we are driven about driving
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Driving- provisional or full license? In this episode Luke and Lucy delve deep into the world of driving. Lucy reflects on her ten years of driving experience and shares her very near death experiences. Luke attempts to figure out how Lucy passed her driving test on the first time. Luke shares what he’s learned about the advantages to motorists who…
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65: The one where we are interested in interesting people
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Interesting people- do you take an interest? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss how interesting they are as people and share some memories of interesting people they’ve met. Luke explains to Lucy why he was interesting enough to appear on Big Brother. Lucy realises why she wouldn’t make an ideal sober dinner guest. Luke reveals who the most inte…
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64: The one where we read each other’s minds
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Mindreading- possible or impossible? In this episode Luke and Lucy welcome mind-control artist, ‘The Mentalist’ Mason King back to the studio. Lucy reveals what her and Mason have been doing and Luke wants to learn if it really is possible to read minds. Lucy shows off her new mind reading powers to Luke. Mason explains why he doesn’t believe in ps…
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63: The one where we are fanatical about fitness
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Fitness- keep fit or keep eating? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss just how fit they actually are and share their lack-of exercise routines. Lucy explains why she re-joined the gym and why she isn’t paying for her personal training sessions. Luke learns what planking is and explains why he’s attempted to join the gym three times. Luke reveals …
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62: The one where we realise home is where the heart is
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Moving out- the best or worst life event? In this episode Luke and Lucy talk through the process of flying the nest. Lucy talks about how she’s been helping her boyfriend move into his new home and the mistake he made on moving day. Luke lists some shocking stats around moving house and the effect it has on a person’s stress levels. Luke and Lucy c…
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61: The one where we are eggcited about Easter
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Easter- eggs or bonnets? In this episode Luke and Lucy express their thoughts on all things Easter. Luke wants to know whether anyone cares about the religious element of it? Lucy explains what she thinks the true meaning of Easter is. Luke and Lucy sample some Easter eggs in the studio. Luke lists some facts about the reason behind eggs at Easter …
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60: The one where we get giddy about gigs
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Gigs- concert aficionado or avoider? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss their experience of going to gigs. Lucy reveals why she’s hungover from a Craig David concert. Luke questions Lucy on her first ever concert experience and Lucy explains why she’ll never go to another Justin Bieber gig. Luke tells about his first ever concert experience that…
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Hypnosis- mind bending or mind rubbish? In this episode Luke and Lucy learn all about the powers of hypnosis. Lucy wants to know if it will help cure her obsessive showering behavior, Luke lists some of the positive benefits of being hypnotised. Lucy tells about the time she witnessed her dad being hypnotised and why she thought something terrible …
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Chocolate- dark or milk? In this episode Luke and Lucy satisfy their sweet tooth’s by exploring the world of chocolate. Lucy is disturbed by Luke’s knowledge of chocolate underwear; Luke explains how he used an Easter egg to make his girlfriend happy. Luke shares facts about chocolate, Lucy learns why white chocolate isn’t real chocolate and why ch…
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57: The one where we take The Jump with Josie Gibson
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The Jump- keen skier or slope shirker? In this episode Luke and Lucy get their metaphorical skates on and plough straight into the ski based reality TV show that is, The Jump. Lucy shares what would make her idyllic skiing holiday. Luke tell the tale of the time he went on an all-expenses paid blind skiing holiday and the outcome of how exactly bli…
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Routines- stickler or relaxed? In this episode Luke and Lucy see how routined they actually are by picking apart what they do on a daily basis. Lucy shares her morning routine and why she spends so long in the shower. Luke realises that Lucy and his girlfriend share the same nightly routine. Lucy recalls why in her university days Thursdays were of…
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55: The one where we are moody about moods
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Moods- constantly bad or gleefully good? In this episode Luke and Lucy try to figure out their moods and attempt to get to the root cause of bad ones. Lucy shares why her hair dictates her moods, Luke reveals why he’s been in a foul mood recently. Lucy gives her thoughts on why people are happier at Christmas and what alcohol does to her moods. Luk…
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54: The one where we get an education in etiquette
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Etiquette- polite or pushy? In this episode Luke and Lucy learn how well-mannered or not-so-mannered they actually are as they discuss etiquette. Luke explains why he thinks British people can be the rudest, Lucy shares her motoring etiquette rage. Luke lists the optimum queueing time for Brits and why he thinks it’s too long. Lucy wants a definiti…
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53: The one where we enter the Dragons’ Den with Kirsty Henshaw
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Dragons’ Den- dragon slayer or sufferer? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss the global TV show that has made small business owners into millionaires, Dragons' Den. Luke and Lucy come up with their own invention that they think the Dragons’ would be interested in. Lucy ponders why nobody has created an invention that would speed up for daily rout…
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52: The one where we have done one year of Luke and Lucy FM
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1 Year- 52 weeks of joy? In this special anniversary episode Luke and Lucy celebrate one year of the podcast. Luke explains how he's coped 52 episodes with Lucy. What has been the best moments of the past one year of the podcast? Luke and Lucy countdown there top ten episodes and explain why they have chosen them. Why did Lucy's Dad blow thousands …
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51: The one where we deliberate about dating
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Dating- disastrous or delightful? In this episode Luke and Luke share their dating experiences. Lucy reveals what age she went on her first date and where she ended up. Luke and Lucy have a realisation about the same dating location. Luke explains why he thinks dating is easier for women, Lucy talks about her single years and how she ended up stran…
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Gaming- great or geeky? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the world of video games. Lucy talks about her past experiences playing on her brother’s games. Luke tackles Lucy on the gaming geek stereotype. Luke and Lucy learn what are the world’s bestselling video games consoles. Lucy shares her love for Crash Bandicoot and Luke attempts to explai…
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Motivation- lots of or lack of? In this episode Luke and Lucy attempt to motivate themselves by discussing motivation. Lucy reveals why she needs someone else to motivate her in a morning, Luke contemplates which songs are motivational enough for the gym. Lucy is shocked at what images Luke uses as motivation to sign up to the gym. Luke and Lucy di…
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Resolutions- new year new you? In this episode Luke and Lucy strive to make new year’s resolutions and explain why they haven’t stuck to previous years. Luke explains why he is only making some slight adjustments and Lucy reveals her aspirations for the year ahead. Luke reveals a list of the most traditional new year’s resolutions while Lucy checks…
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2016- the year of death? In this episode Luke and Lucy take a look back over the events of 2016 from the Euros to Donald Trump’s election victory. Lucy reveals if she actually stuck to her new year’s resolution and Luke wonders if he’s drank more alcohol than ever before. Luke and Lucy dissect the UK’s most googled things for 2016 and Lucy is surpr…
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46: The one where we rock around the 2016 Christmas tree
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Christmas- is it the season to be jolly? In this episode Luke and Lucy attempt to get into the festive spirit, they discuss their favourite Christmas songs, why Lucy still goes to church on Xmas day and why Luke is glad he can’t go to his grandma’s house anymore. Lucy details what she thinks makes the perfect Christmas dinner and Luke explains why …
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45: The one where we have a vocation about hobbies
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Hobbies- stamp collecting or origami? In this episode Luke and Lucy mull over whether or not doing a radio show and podcast is an unusual hobby. Lucy wonders if she has two personalities and Luke shares a discussion he had with a professional hula hoop dancer. Lucy explains why she thinks she had an usual hobby in her childhood. Luke educates Lucy …
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44: The one where we wonder about Wigan with Hacker T Dog
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Wigan- weird or wonderful? In this episode Luke and Lucy share some love for their hometown of Wigan with help from one of its greatest exports, CBBC’s Hacker T Dog. Luke learns about Hacker’s showbiz lifestyle, Lucy wants to know what Hacker said when he met Her Majesty The Queen. Hacker and Luke reminisce about switching on the Wigan Christmas Li…
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