Best Mark Olver Podcasts (2024)

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Henry Rowley, Not like Other Posh People Tiktok To Stand Up, Truth about Infernos Queue, Ep.11 1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

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SORRY ABOUT THE Audio skip to 3:50 This is one of my favourite podcasts. I've seen Henry's videos on Tiktok and Instagram so it was cool to sit down with him in the flesh. He's a hilarious and down to earth guy. I wanted to find out how he's found doing standup comedy for the last year Henry Rowley aka @rowleyy is a TikTok comedy star, actor & stan…

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Muhsin Yesilada | Sweer Lemon Podcast #3 1:20:31

8M ago1:20:31

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Muhsin is a Stand-up Comedian and Psychology PhD. He is making a name for himself on the comedy circuit and regularly performs in theatres and clubs such as Vauxhall Comedy Club, Glee Club, Top Secret Comedy Club, and Backyard. He is also a Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist, New Act of the Year nominee, and UK PhD Student of the Year Nominee. H…

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NEW PODCAST!! - (James Acaster story) 9:23

8M ago9:23

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Sweet lemons- With Riki Msindo is my new podcast where I interview people I find interesting. You know as a fan of comedy there will be plenty of comedians on there too. So I wanted to show you guys a bit of my new pod. This section is from episode 5 with impressionist Tommy Moore. He tells a hilarious story of him heckling James Acaster a former g…

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NOT A NEW EPISODE but... here's Margaret's podcast Crushed! 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

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Hello! This isn't a new episode of Do The Right Thing (sob!) but we thought you might like to sample Margaret's new(ish) podcast Crushed! - and in particular the latest episode in which she chats to Danielle about her crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Within there is plenty of discussion of why stand ups make…

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Ep. 34 - Writing Gyms - Cressida Wetton 1:14:00

1+ y ago1:14:00

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On todays episode we have the great Cressida Wetton talking to us about writing gyms. Cressida is a hilarious comedian and friend of the podcast based in London. She runs writing gyms at the Bill Murry and is going to be telling us about how its done.

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Ep. 33 - Women in Comedy 1:23:18

1+ y ago1:23:18

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On Todays episode we have Allyson Smith, Dee Allum-Grusselle and Clare Berry. We're talking about women in comedy. This is a big one

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Ep. 32 - 5 Minute Madness - Dan Tiernan 1:19:47

1+ y ago1:19:47

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On Todays episode we have the hilarious Dan Tiernan taking us through his methods on how to write the best 5 minutes. Dan was the Winner of BBC New Comedian 2022. Also the Winner of British Comedian Of The Year 2022. So yeah he knows a thing or 2

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Ep. 31 - TV Commisioner- Cimran Shah 1:11:16

1+ y ago1:11:16

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In today's episode we are lucky to have the great Cimran Shah with us. Cimran is a commisioner for entertainment at channel 4. He works on programmes like The Mo Giligan Show and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He answers all your questions

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Ep. 30 - Nepo Baby - Jessie Nixon- (Nepo Trilogy part 3) 1:17:56

1+ y ago1:17:56

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On today we have the extremely talented Jessie Nixon talking about the incredible world of supporting comedians on tour. This is the final in the 3 part Nepo Baby trilogy. Jessie Nixon is a unique performer who delivers dynamic and erudite jokes with the confidence and sincerity of a drunk girl in a Wetherspoons toilet. She is widely agreed to be…

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Ep.29 - Sweet Warmup Action - Dani Johns and Alex Kitson 1:28:48

1+ y ago1:28:48

1:28:48

Today we are doing something Mark has wanted to avoid for a long time. WARMUP. On this episode we go into detail on how Mark does a job that sounds too good to be true. We are also joined by friends of the Podcast Dani Johns and Alex Kitson. Listen and enjoy

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Ep.28 - Writer Baby -Eleri Morgan (nepotism trilogy part 1) 1:15:44

1+ y ago1:15:44

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On today's episode we have the great Eleri Morgan. Eleri Morgan is a Welsh actress and comedian. She was brought up in the Aberystwyth area and now lives in Cardiff, having previously lived in London. Eleri is also successful enough to have a wikipedia entry I could copy her bio from. This is the first part of the nepotism trilogy. Do your best to …

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Ep.27 - Innovative impro - Ruth Bratt 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

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In this episode Olivier award winning Ruth Bratt takes us through the world of improv

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Ep.26 - Awimbawe (Reading List) -Priya Hall 1:16:16

3y ago1:16:16

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On todays episode Priya takes us through all of her comedy influences. But the conversation definitely went on a tangent Vandals Rod gilbert - Nicholas lidhurst mine pieEd byrnePorth callJasper carrotTaylor tomlinsonJohn mulaney - older stuff Mike bubbliglia - podcastTrevor noah

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Ep.25- Plane Jump -James Acaster (QnA) 1:37:16

3y ago1:37:16

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On today's episode we ask the hilarious James Acaster all your questions. Riki gets to interview James and ask him all the questions young him has always wanted to know. Thanks to Tom Hibbs for getting Rikis Mike in a clutch

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Ep.24- Abundancey of Hypothesising -Dean Burnett 1:13:28

3y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

In this episode best selling author Dean Burnett takes us through the neuroscience of laughter. Yep we get sciencey but i promise its worth it

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Ep.23 - Writing Digestives - Gráinne Maguire 1:08:36

3y ago1:08:36

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On this episode of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Gráinne Maguire about all the the best tips and tricks of writing stand up

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NOT A NEW EPISODE but... 1:21

3y ago1:21

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...something that might be of interest. DTRT's very own Michael Legge - the especially angry one - has a book coming out VERY SOON. 'Strawberries To Pigs' is a collection of his writing from 2008 to 2020, and is also his way of apologising for inventing online anger and wrecking all our lives. Stories of romance, success and bravery are not include…

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Ep.22-Saving Money - Andrew Bird 1:00:24

3y ago1:00:24

1:00:24

On this episode Andrew Bird takes us through his incredible ways of saving money.

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Ep.21 Indulgent Catch up 56:29

3y ago56:29

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On this episode we hear about what Riki and Mark have spent the last 3 months doing.

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Ep.20 All Captain No Filla- Rachel Fairburn (podcasting) 1:15:30

3y ago1:15:30

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On this episode of Oh Captain my Captain we have guest and fellow podcaster Rachel Fairburn. Rachel is co-host of the successful podcast 'All Killa No Filla". Check it out now!

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Ep.19 - King Gong Edinburgh - Athena Kugblenu 1:19:21

3y ago1:19:21

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On this episode Mark and Athena take Riki through the world of Edinburgh fringe. They talk about the ups and downs of the fringe and whether it's worth it.

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Ep.18 Podcast Vagabond-Russell Howard (QnA) 1:24:57

3y ago1:24:57

1:24:57

In a special pub episode Mark and Riki ask Russell all the questions you guys have always wanted to ask a famous comedian. You know him you love him ladies and gentlemen Russell Howard.

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Ep.17 Bath Boy (reading list)- Neil Delamere 1:14:46

3y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Neil gives us a full run through some of his favourite comedians in Riki's first exposure to Irish comedyNeil Delamere has been described as a ‘master of stand-up’ by the Scotsman and a ‘wryly brilliant live performer’ by the Sunday Times. Best known for quick-witted appearances on myriad panel shows and his hilarious live stand-up tours, Neil is a…

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Ep.16 - Got Moxie (reading list) - Dane Baptiste 1:14:59

3y ago1:14:59

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In this episode Dane takes us through his favourite comedians and his biggest influences. Original and provocative, Baptiste is hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. His extensive TV credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2…

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Ep.15-Let's Talk About Tax Baby- Craig Williams 1:10:23

3y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

In this episode we spoke to Mark's accountant Craig Williams from Zen Accountancy. Riki was sceptical at at first but this ended being one of our most important episodes. If you're a comedian and you don't wanna be ruined by the tax man check this out. https://z-e-n.co.uk/

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Ep.14- Comedy Competitions The Heist- (Josh Jones and Sikisa) 1:12:34

3y ago1:12:34

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On today's episode Josh Jones and Sikisa finalist both finalists of the BBC New Comedy Award walk us through how competitions work and how to do well at them.From South London, Barbadian citizen Sikisa has become one of the most exciting acts in the UK, having delighted crowds with her fearless and vivacious personality and immediate warmth and lik…

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Ep.13- Getting Gigs - Runi Talwar (starring Mark Olver) 1:18:49

3y ago1:18:49

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In today's episode we talk about race in the comedy scene in the UK and how to get gigs to build a career. Raised in Auckland, New Zealand, Runi Talwar started performing stand up comedy while living in Australia. Now based in London, he has appeared at many UK comedy clubs and was a finalist in 2 Northdown’s New Act of the Year competition.As a st…

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EP.12 - Wise Washerwoman - Lucy Porter (Reading List) 1:12:45

3y ago1:12:45

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On today's episode, Lucy Porter gives us her favourite comedians and the ones that had the biggest influence on her. Lucy has been a huge hit with comedy audiences up and down the country for over ten years with her distinctive, bouncy, feel-good comedy. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Brighton Festival and many clubs around Britain.…

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Ch.2-Ep.1 - Hackey Pig - Joe Lycett 1:15:37

3y ago1:15:37

1:15:37

On today's episode Mark, Riki and Joe talk about their first proper gig back from the pando.Joe Lycett is a British comedian and television presenter. He has appeared on TV shows including Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, QI, as the announcer on Saturday BBC One show Epic Win, the narrator for Ibiza Weeken…

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Ep. 10 Big Dog (QnA) - Jon Richardson 1:16:43

3+ y ago1:16:43

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In the final episode of series 1 of Oh Captain My Captain we speak to the hilarious Jon Richardson. This episode started with a simple chat with Jon where he then had to excuse himself because he had to deal with a big dog in his garden. The life of a TV comedian is truly glamourous. After returning we then took all the questions you guys submitted…

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Ep. 9 BugBear (reading list) - Angela Barnes 1:10:07

3+ y ago1:10:07

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In today's episode we spoke with the incredible Angela Barnes about her comedic influences and inspirations. Angela gave Riki some advice that would be useful for any new comedian. Angela was worries she would give us some "uncool" comedians but it turned out that she came up with some extremely hilarious people that Riki had never heard of before.…

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Ep.8 Rice Race War (compèring) - Thanyia Moore 1:07:58

3+ y ago1:07:58

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In today's episode Mark gets to finally feel like he's in his comfort zone by doing the thing he's probably done more than anyone else... compèring. To help Riki learn more about it he's gotten the help of the great compère and host Thanyia Moore. Compèring is an important part of any comics toolkit and it can definitely seem intimidating at times.…

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Ep.7 2am Colonoscopy - Jimmy Carr 59:48

3+ y ago59:48

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Today we have another episode of the reading list with the incredible Jimmy Carr. Somehow we managed to schedule the recording the day before Mark's regular colonoscopy. This podcast started as a medical call in show, then it became Jimmy giving us some of his comedic influences and then turned into Jimmy giving Riki careers advice that would be us…

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Ep.6 Mark's FANTAstic Tiktok (social media) - Abi Clarke 1:12:42

3+ y ago1:12:42

1:12:42

On today's episode we tackle the scary world of social media comedy. Some of the biggest comedians in the world are successful because of the internet. Social media is fast becoming a vital part of every comedians arsenal and Riki along with guest Abi Clarke teach Mark everything they can about it!Abi is a stand-up comedian from Bristol who took to…

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Ep.5 CHANGING LANES!? (Comedic Voices) - Fin Taylor 1:08:34

3+ y ago1:08:34

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On today's episode we talk about comedic voices which are often spoken about with not much clarity. Does every comic have one? Is it possible to define someone’s comedic voice? Let’s see if our guest Fin Taylor can help us. Fin Taylor has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK. A favourite of Edinburgh F…

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Ep.4 Pipe Game ( Reading List) - Nish Kumar 1:12:34

3+ y ago1:12:34

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You know him you love him. Nish is a critically acclaimed comic, internationally famed meme & wonderfully nice gentleman, Nish Kumar is a comedian, and a bloody good one at that (Time Out).Since beginning his comedy career in 2006, Nish has achieved global success on the stand-up circuit with three rave reviewed solo stand-up shows receiving huge r…

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Ep.3 Amagents (shattering Riki's reality) - Jenny Collier 1:02:20

3+ y ago1:02:20

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Should you get an agent? Do you need an agent? What does an agent do? If you're starting comedy or any creative industry these are question you'll ask yourself at some point. On this episode of shattering Riki's reality we answer these questions and more with the great Jenny Collier. Jenny Collier is a multi award wining comedian. Hailing from Nort…

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Ep.2 How Do You Pronounce Plantain? - Nathan Caton 58:18

3+ y ago58:18

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Nathan Caton is an award winning comedian known for TV appearances such as Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week Russell Howard's Good News and more. Gigging since the tender age of 19, within his first few years on stage, he had picked up various accolades and coveted plaudits including the Chortle Student Comic of the Year award and Broadcast Hotshot…

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Ep. 1 Uncle Sensei - Robin Morgan 1:29:27

3+ y ago1:29:27

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Robin is a Welsh stand-up, writer and warm-up artist based in London and Cardiff.Robin’s latest show was filmed at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and is available to watch on Next up Comedy. Robin is also a seasoned comedy writer for television and radio, with credits including Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Mash Report (BBC Two), 8 Out of …

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2019 Christmas Special (Chris Addison & Anna Mann) 1:15:55

4+ y ago1:15:55

1:15:55

Chris Addison and Anna Mann are the gifts that keep on giving in the 2019 Christmas Special! It is a very traditional affair, with all the usual festive ingredients you'd expect, including squirrels, gimp masks, sword fighting, an abbatoir and Danke Jonathan. Expertise is provided by the overwhelmingly brilliant, lovely and Panto-tastic Joe Tracini…

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Series 7, Episode 12 (Aisling Bea & Miles Jupp) 55:52

5y ago55:52

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Aisling Bea and Miles Jupp are the guests for the final show of this mammoth series - and we go out with a bang in an episode that considers how to commit the perfect murder, how to behave on public transport, what to do if you sext your ex and then they start blackmailing you, how to deal with flatmates whose onanism is too noisy and a few new-lif…

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Series 7, Episode 11 (Rufus Hound & Tawny Newsome) 53:04

5y ago53:04

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Rufus Hound and Tawny Newsome guest at the London Podcast Festival in a show that considers calming down angry people, surviving a freefall without a parachute, how to cope with a dog who wants to join in when you're having sex, the whys and wherefores of getting a second date (featuring possibly the worst advice ever given in the course of an Agon…

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Series 7, Episode 10 (Bethany Black & David Reed) 1:01:44

5y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Bethany Black and David Reed join the gang in glorious York for the first ever recording outside London or Edinburgh (yes, we know you've already heard the Birmingham recording, but that was recorded three days after this one). Anyway, the subjects covered include jellyfish stings, interrogation techniques, whether honesty is the best policy when i…

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Series 7, Episode 9 (Rachel Fairburn & Neil Edmond) 51:36

5y ago51:36

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Rachel Fairburn and Neil Edmond are the perfect guests for a show that considers runaway horses, meeting strangers from the internet in real life, unwanted matchmaking, secret tattoos and aggressively smelly bosses. There then follows a frankly delightful chat with expert cruise ship entertainment and hospitality director Peter Gibbs. You seem like…

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Series 7, Episode 8 (Vivienne Acheampong & Glenn Moore) 52:46

5y ago52:46

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Vivienne Acheampong and Glenn Moore join Danielle, Margaret and Michael to discuss rioting, parents embarrassing you on social media, the rights and wrongs of weeing in the sink and dirty housemates. There's then a disconcerting amount of talk about fists with expert guest materials scientist Anna Ploszajski. If you want to support the show, then l…

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Do The Right Thing - #PODSTRIKE 1:59

5y ago1:59

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Do The Right Thing and support #PODSTRIKE on Friday September 20th 2019. This week will be historic. In over 150 countries, people are stepping up to support young climate strikers and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we. Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays…

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Series 7, Episode 7 (Bridget Christie & Sara Barron) 51:18

5y ago51:18

51:18

Bridget Christie and Sara Barron are the guests for a joyous romp through subjects including talking about the birds and the bees with your kids, sandstorms, disowning family for motorcycling reasons, a boyfriend who won't move out of a flat, an awful cow skin rug and an eye-popping discussion with expert Human Resources professional Colleen Cheeth…

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Series 7, Episode 6 (Lou Conran & Benjamin Partridge) 54:31

5y ago54:31

54:31

Lou Conran and Benjamin Partridge are on board for discussions about being indoors for an earthquake, shaking hands, sucking thumbs, dead rats (and badgers), kids eating food off the pavement plus an awful lot about worms with expert guest professor Dr Jonathan Pettitt. If you'd like to support the show, do click here to find out how you can do so …

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Series 7, Episode 5 (Caroline Mabey & William Andrews) 56:37

5y ago56:37

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Caroline Mabey and William Andrews are the very fun guests for this earliest recording of series 7 (back in February 2018). It covers vital subjects such as the correct way to deal with a snake bite, how to cure hiccups, what to do if you've told your partner you have a terminal disease when that isn't strictly true and the correct etiquette when s…

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Series 7, Episode 4 (Lucy Porter & Rick Edwards) 1:00:31

5y ago1:00:31

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Lucy Porter and Rick Edwards are on the guest list for our WEDDING SPECIAL, recorded earlier this year as the hen do for Danielle ahead of her then-impending nuptials. And what bride-to-be could want for more? With brilliant tips on how to impress your future parents-in-law, what to do if the caterers poison the Wedding Breakfast, how to deal with …

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