Best Helen & Olly Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 401: bananas gone wild

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https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/answermethis/Answer_Me_This_episode_401.mp3 LISTEN: Apple • Soundcloud • Spotify • Google Podcasts • PocketCasts • MP3 • Overcast • Welcome back AMT for one special new episode! So much has changed since we retired nearly two years ago, but what remains is our desire to answer YOUR QUESTIONS. …

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This is not a drill

1y ago

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https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/answermethis/AMT401_teaser.mp3 We’re coming out of retirement for one last job. There’ll be a new episode in your podfeed on the first Thursday of April, ie 6th April 2023, and for it, we need YOUR QUESTIONS. You remember the procedure: send your queries to answermethispodcast@googlemail.com i…

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EPISODE 400: unflown squeakers

2+ y ago

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Well this is it, listeners. After 14 years and 8 months and many thousands of questions, AMT400 is the last episode of the show. Sob!! But we’re surfing out of here on a wave of your lovely, lovely messages – as well as a British Podcast Award for hanging in there for so damn long – and some excellent questions about such things as: sky dining – no…

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EPISODE 399: lashings of eggs

3y ago

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It’s Answer Me This Episode 399 which means next episode will be Answer Me This Episode 400, so we not only want your QUESTIONS, we want you to send us your AMT memories. Did our answers to your questions helped or hurt your life? Did you made any friends through the podcast? Did you start your own podcast? What’s the weirdest place or oddest thing…

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EPISODE 398: shitloads of Shreks

3y ago

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We’re settling a lot of couples’ disputes in Answer Me This Episode 398. Who’s from the biggest village? Potato in tacos: Y/N? Did all animation used to be worse, or specifically just in Disney’s straight to video sequels? Prepare yourself for: biggest village by area vs biggest village by population ramen tacos vs gums Return of Jafar The Hunchbac…

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EPISODE 397: foot deodorant mayor

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Answer Me This Episode 397 is an unofficial animals special! We’ve got: meerkats dog mayors goat mayors crawfish presidential candidates and albatrosses around your neck And also: coffee berries hot-but-not-boiling water caffeine twitches playing presidents your friends mocking you for being a penny-pincher and Mary Shelley having sex on her mother…

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EPISODE 396: acupuncture with malice

3y ago

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Welcome to Answer Me This Episode 396! Nearly 400 episodes in and several thousand questions answered, and you’re still sending us ones we have never covered before. In today’s episode, “Do voodoo dolls work, and specifically, did mine work too well?” Plus: Calvin Klein’s Obsession for lions vegan black pudding dijonnaise snooping houseguests The A…

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EPISODE 395: Hollyboob

3y ago

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Put your arm out, palms up, now touch your biceps, cradle the back of your head, hand on hip, other hand on other hip, pat each buttock and JUMP because yes, in Answer Me This Episode 395, we’re learning about the Macarena dance! As well as: luxury car raffles at airports pompoms on hats Rita Ora’s millinery sleeping in tents vs bears the Hollywood…

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 6 - The Will of The People 27:45

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The pressure of being Bureau scapegoat finally begins to tell on Will while Cara’s lies catch up with her as she is forced to grapple with the lost purpose of a fraternal familiar.By London Comedy Writers

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EPISODE 394: I thought you were going to strip-search me for eggs

3y ago

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In Answer Me This Episode 394, listeners are struggling with questions about: catnip for lions the humerus/funny bone/ulnar nerve/little Jew Fabergé eggs all the cool stuff that used to be on Woodhouse Moor Gallifreyian garden features treadmills in shoe shops X-rays in shoe shops your own children’s mediocrity and genies’ feet. In today’s Bonus Bi…

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 5 - Memories 25:47

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Veronica struggles to improve team performance while a mysterious woman from the Bureau’s past brings the memories flooding back.By London Comedy Writers

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 4 - Hermann Takes a Trip 30:27

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A visitor’s lost patience spells trouble for local traffic wardens, while the arrival of a tortoise leads to no end of hijinks, many of which Raymond finds upsetting.By London Comedy Writers

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 3 - Zee For Zendetta 24:55

3+ y ago24:55

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The Bureau has reached its storage capacity, causing Will to take the initiative and add a new section. But this drastic action leads to a very unfortunate reaction in Veronica.By London Comedy Writers

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 2 - (Would You) Like a Virgin? 30:27

3+ y ago30:27

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A regret-filled visitor arrives in search of his virginity, there is controversy over a lost umbrella and the team have to deal with a child, loose in the Bureau.By London Comedy Writers

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EPISODE 393: Raven McRavenface

3+ y ago

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Greetings listeners, and thanks for joining us in 2021. Here’s Answer Me This Episode 393, featuring vital questions about: spinach and ricotta pasta Pringles-induced sweat cocktail, performative preparation thereof cocktail, prawn (crisps flavour) walking the plank glow sticks smelling salts and Ronald Raven. Today’s Bonus Bit of Crap on the App –…

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Bureau of Lost Things Episode 1 - Make Mine Mink 32:57

3+ y ago32:57

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The arrival of a mysterious mink coat makes life difficult for the team, especially when Cara takes an ill-advised liking to this otherworldly object….By Glenn Cooper

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EPISODE 392: holy foreskin

3+ y ago

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Jingle those bells, it’s festive Answer Me This episode 392, and, as the episode contains Jesus porn, Christmas parental deceit/logistics, and swears, we’re just going to put this right here: AMT392 Child-Friendly Rating: 1%. Today’s inquiries include: The Elf on the Shelf Christmas decorations made out of hospital supplies the White House turkey p…

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EPISODE 391: death ark

3+ y ago

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Content warning: animal cruelty. In Answer Me This episode 391, we hear about eviscerated rabbits, I’m A Celebrity food-kills, and a zoo in a deadly stunt. But there’s some mysterious dog magic to compensate. We also consider: the history of video phones the baby in Labyrinth fiction you didn’t realise was science fiction ‘free’ apples pastry weddi…

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EPISODE 390: ahh ooh tennis shoe

3+ y ago

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Pop in your prosthetic fangs, spritz yourself with fake blood and turn off all the lights except for that annoying one that flickers – it’s the Answer Me This Halloween Special! (Known by day as AMT390.) Featuring SCARY plays, GIANT gourds, MONSTER Mash and BESHAT trousers. And also: pumpkin boats SPAM® suits sexy Halloween costumes actors playing …

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EPISODE 389: months of mystery fruit

3+ y ago

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Straight back in with the pizza issues after last month’s pizza-cutting questions, Answer Me This! Episode 389 considers: pizza scissors banana pizza banana curry watermelon rind state-run casinos Monaco bin collection speaking through a mask sewing machines ‘Band on the Run’ snazzing up a small dorm room and a skyscraper full of penthouses. Today’…

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EPISODE 388: pleasant in taste and texture

3+ y ago

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Escape from the significant problems of the world with Answer Me This! Episode 388‘s parade of ultra-low-stakes problems about such things as: knock knock jokes lolly stick jokes Fab lollies vs Zoom lollies cutting pizzas the Pooseum lawns the house in the middle of the M62 avuncular Instagram etiquette and the back end of a wombat. In today’s Bonu…

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EPISODE 387: Planet Nipples

4y ago

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At last, the AMT animal nipples special! How many do bears have? How long are an opossum’s? Where do solenodons keep theirs? Did you already learn all this from David Attenborough?? If not, you will in Answer Me This! Episode 387, along with information about: salmon vending machines amnesia etiquette Easy-Bake Ovens American flapjacks British flap…

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Russell Kane ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #15 47:46

4y ago47:46

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Comedian Russell Kane talks about the “I want it now” generation, Covidiots, Conspiracy Theories, Terry Donovan and Lockdown bellends. You can achieve ANYTHING you want! You just need to BELIEEEEEVE. There’s a reason most people fail at their “dream” usually it’s because they’re not talented enough or didn’t work hard enough. Luck is also a key ing…

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Dan Priestley ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #15' 55:10

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I couldn’t understand why he would be at that event or why he would want to be lumped in with some of the other speakers. So I asked him. Having grown and sold a multi-million pound business in Australia he moved to the UK and quickly found himself involved in promoting speakers and events in the UK. In this episode we talk about Contrepreneurs, Su…

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Ollie Ollerton ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #14 1:07:32

4y ago1:07:32

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I think i said some things in this interview that Ollie wouldn't normally hear... Was the war in Iraq really about oil and money? What lessons does he take from the military and implement into everyday life and business? Ollie also shares his tips on motivation, resilience, goal setting and determination to make sure he's battle ready. If it sounds…

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What is it really like on the Apprentice? ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #13 53:03

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I've had a few run ins (over on LinkedIn) with *celebrity* Apprentice gimps. But I'm happy to say, that wasn't the case with Lewis Ellis and Camilla Ainsworth. The Apprentice isn't a show I really watch. But I've always wondered why a serious business person would go on it??? So, it was great to chat with two former contestants who both did well on…

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Making Money on LinkedIn with Helen Pritchard 47:57

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EPISODE 386: handheld indulgence ice cream

4y ago

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Beloved listeners: as we’ve said in the past, AMT doesn’t tend to discuss current events, as we know a lot of you turn to the show to give yourselves a brief break from dealing with reality. We hope you’re holding up and finding ways to be productive. Meanwhile, here’s Answer Me This! Episode 386, a hearty plateful of low-stress chat about topics i…

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EPISODE 385: celebriteeth

4y ago

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Glad to tell you that following on from last episode’s toaster problem, another listener writes that they have actually MET some of the toasters, proving that all of you AMT listeners are connected. And have been everywhere and seen everything. Answer Me This! Episode 385 also contains: Gloria Hunniford Tetris lamps the price of lava lamps these da…

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EPISODE 384: a gift-wrapped jar of urine

4y ago

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Welcome! We hope you’re doing OK. We’re keeping AMT a pandemic-free pod, so if you’re looking for content to take your mind off things for a bit, Answer Me This! Episode 384 can provide, with topics such as: shitty spinach Tamworth (again) speaking slower ghostwriters badger repellent young person repellent leopard print lion poo that old mining to…

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Investors From Hell with Carley Jones ן Not Another D*ckhead with a Podcast #11 50:04

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Series 2 of the Not Another Dìckhead with a Podcast? Podcast kicks off with Carley Jones. If you're a main head from #Manchester into the #gym you'll probably have heard about #KettlebellKitchen. It's a hangout for people that count their calories, give a f*ck about Macros and probably take pictures of their food for instsgram followed by #FitFam #…

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EPISODE 383: the ubiquitous gaze

4y ago

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Filled with lights, portraits, seaside photo boards and, er, dead bodies on display, Answer Me This! Episode 383 is a very visual episode. Of audio. Rifle through your mental Google Images as you hear about topics including: BOB the Box of Bibles missing cats not-missing cats warring cats posthumous pants Las Vegas lights comic foregrounds/face-in-…

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EPISODE 382: cold, damp and full of sinister dolls

4y ago

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We love to hear back from questioneers we have answered in previous episodes, so what a treat to receive a new problem from Andrew from Melbourne, whose mother’s creepy collection of dolls popped up in AMTs 360 and 361! Hear his new difficulty in Answer Me This! Episode 382, as well as: hotel bed stains hotel bed graffiti other uses for the cardboa…

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EPISODE 381: a stick that slaps

4+ y ago

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Happy thirteenth birthday to this show! But it’s question-answering business as usual in Answer Me This! Episode 381, with problems including: public nudity laws lost/stolen jewels friendly grinding death in Thomas the Tank Engine casserole in your pubes museum lasers dry ice slapstick trains’ souls your naked dad the true meaning of Frubes and egg…

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EPISODE 380: fake beard on top of real beard

4+ y ago

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Well Spotify just named AMT one of the top podcasts of the decade, so let’s conclude the 2010s as we began them: by answering your questions! Answer Me This! Episode 380 features a feast of such festive treats as: candy canes boarding school pranks turkey trends Christmas Day in London artificial Christmas trees vs toilet brushes Thanksgiving dinne…

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EPISODE 379: it’s just tiny jam

4+ y ago

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After last month’s consideration of the ‘As I Was Going To St Ives’ maths riddle, we receive clarification from the actual Mayor of St Ives! Well, the mayor of a St Ives, Olly still disputes that it’s the St Ives. Also in Answer Me This! Episode 379, we deal with topics including: fly killing spider killing redemption dogs vs children Cornwall vs C…

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The Truth About Hypnosis with Krystyna Lennon #10 43:38

4+ y ago43:38

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CAN PRINCESS THE HYPNODOG REALLY HYPNOTISE YOU WITH HER SUPERPOWERS??? No. Not without the help of my guest, Krystina Lennon (labelled the world’s best hypnotist by CBS). You might remember the pair from Britain’s Got Talent, when she hypnotised nine members of the talent show’s audience, including Ant and Dec and Simon Cowell. With Princess ready …

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EPISODE 378: Baby Lion

4+ y ago

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As you were going to St Ives, did you meet a man with seven wives + 7x7x7 cats coming FROM St Ives or did you catch up with them as they were also heading TO St Ives? Ugh! Fucking riddles! We face this beast in Answer Me This! Episode 378 plus problems with: Blue Peter pet SCANDALS attraction/lack thereof the Hairy Bikers’ friendship ‘Solomon Grund…

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Do you need a mentor? with James Sinclair #9 53:05

4+ y ago53:05

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Do you really need a business mentor? I took a short break from winding up the world's most successful entrepreneurs 😂 to have a chat with James Sinclair. James owns a number of businesses as CEO of Partyman Group, so I asked him what that's like. He shares advice on how to start, grow and scale your business. And (importantly), why it's not for ev…

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Crypto Mining & Blockchain with Josh Riddett (Easy Crypto Hunter) 1:10:35

4+ y ago1:10:35

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Josh sells 'MONEY MAKING MACHINES', otherwise known as crypto mining rigs. “A CRYPTO WHAT”??? Don’t worry… 9 months ago, I hadn’t heard of them either. But, after seeing lots of ‘get rich quick’ stories all over my social media feed, I quite fancied becoming a Bitcoin billionaire myself. So, I bought 3 rigs from Josh (the Easy Crypto Hunter). They …

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EPISODE 377: bear-skin jobber

4+ y ago

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In Answer Me This! Episode 377, we go looking for jokes in the Bible. It’s…a mixed bag. Plus, these informative amusements: bull and bear Quality Street vs Quality Street job applications vs typos the Old Testament vs Wes Anderson secret Jesus vs secret Adele drying your hands macaque fossils in NORFOLK musical morse code clues evil paper towels Jo…

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LinkedIn Engagement Pods with Chris Williams 40:04

4+ y ago40:04

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Linkedin Pods. Heard of them? Probably. Give a sh!t? Probably not. Is getting fake likes and artificial engagement, really just good marketing? Is being forced to "like and comment" on sh!te, made up, posts REALLY helping YOU grow an audience on LinkedIn? What happens when the pod doesn't want you anymore, but is worried you'll turn whistleblower? …

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EPISODE 376: there’s nothing more British than a monkey

4+ y ago

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What do we learn about in Answer Me This! Episode 376 dit dit dah dah dit dit We learn about Morse code! As well as: swears in films the macaques of Gibraltar Minerva in utero Olly’s new button jar visible mending Scampi Fries the Tanganyika Groundnut Scheme sunning your bare torso in your neighbours’ eyeline BBFC ratings auditioning your hairdress…

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Property Investment and Scams - With Samuel Leeds 45:33

5y ago45:33

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Come watch the podcast on my YouTube channel www.youtube.com/mikewinnet for the full effect with animations. I’ve taken a conservative (some would say boring) approach with my own property investment. On the flip side, Samuel promotes high risk ‘creative’ strategies. So, it’s no surprise we clashed on topics like no money down deals and outlandish …

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Lies, Cons & People Hacking - with Jenny Radcliffe 49:45

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In this episode I speak to Jenny Radcliffe the People Hacker. Jenny, a hacker who featured on the channel 4 show “Hunted”, is social engineering expert. Using a mixture of scams, psychological tactics and advanced profiling, Jenny highlights how criminals, special interest groups and others with mal-intent, can talk or trick their way into gaining …

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EPISODE 375: purgatoy-y

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Brace yourselves to witness a crushing defeat: in Answer Me This! Episode 375, Helen is stumped by a question. What could be the topic to outwit her and her googling powers? Must be something pretty major, right? Riiight. We also consider: microwaveable eggs benedict spaghetti bolognese crisps online scratchcards political pincushions lucky tomatoe…

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Battle Rap Business with Shuffle T 1:21:51

5y ago1:21:51

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In this episode, Mike talks to Shuffle T (real name: Adam Woollard) a UK champion Battle Rapper. We watch A LOT of battle rap in the office, so when we started our podcast, Mike messaged Shuffle T to see if he'd be up for coming in for a chat. To our surprise, he said yes. This is hands down the podcast the team are most proud of. We hope you enjoy…

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Recruitment & Stuff with Mitch Sullivan 37:59

5y ago37:59

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Why does everyone hate recruiters?It's one of the questions I ask Mitch Sullivan in this new Recruitment and Stuff... episode. I hate recruitment. But I've always enjoyed MItch Sullivan's recruitment blogs. So it made sense to get him on the podcast and talk about recruitment and stuff. Mitch has experienced recruitment from a number of different p…

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EPISODE 374: a single hole in the centre of the face

5y ago

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Greetings, listeners! If you’ve ever wondered how jellyfish eat, shit and fuck, we’ve taken the hit to our search histories to illuminate you in Answer Me This! Episode 374. We also discuss: microwave cookery confirmation of the Buckingham Palace in-house (in-palace?) cinema post-chemo hairdos Eddie Izzard vs Gerard Butler many Michaels green scree…

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The UK's Most Hated Sales Trainer - Sales and Stuff... 55:20

5y ago55:20

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Warning - episode #2 Sales and Stuff with Benjamin Dennehy is not for the faint-hearted. He isn't the UK's most hated Sales Trainer for nothing. In this episode, Mike and Benjamin tell you how to really get past the gatekeeper and make more sales. Why your Sales Manager is a glorified order-taker. And how to avoid time wasters in meetings. The feed…

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