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DigitalOutbox

DigitalOutbox

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DigitalOutbox is a weekly podcast on computing, gadgets and gaming with a distinctly UK voice. Join us each week as we wander through the week's news and discuss topic's relevant to the everyday user.
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a national treasure? Or whether you can help yourself with self-help? If it’s possible to get rich quick without being a dick? Or how many close family members have to die before you get a dog? With the help of celebrity guests and experts, Cally will be getting to the stories you’ve never heard before - uncovering not your normal life lessons, but some big ones nonetheless. Cally Beaton knows a thing or two about self-help, having helped herself out of a b ...
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The Grawlix Saves The World

The Grawlix (Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, Andrew Orvedahl)

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A comedy podcast about making your world a better place! Standup comedians Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy, and Andrew Orvedahl (a.k.a. The Grawlix, stars of the sitcom "Those Who Can't") make a sincere but hilarious attempt to better themselves and the world around them. Follow these three best friends and their special guests as they guide one another through the muddy waters of modern fame, choosing a creative lifestyle, parenting, mental illness, traumatic childhoods, getting older, and mak ...
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What Most People Think with Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcot / Keep It Light Media

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In an overwhelmingly Lefty comedic landscape, right-leaning stand-up Geoff Norcott is a rare beast. In WMPT he gets to the heart of what ordinary people think about social and political issues. Whatever the contentious subject – he’ll be honest and blunt, but without being a dick. Mostly. Guests come from across the social and political divide, including, Romesh Ranganathan, Jonathan Pie, Katherine Ryan, Andrew Doyle, David Baddiel, Konstantin Kisin, Owen Jones and many more. Geoff has appea ...
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Curious Fox

Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla

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For those challenging the status quo in love, sex, and relationships. Effy Blue and Jacqueline Misla explore themes on these subjects through personal stories, interviews, and community discussions (and laugh a lot).
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Welcome back for part 2 with the Bader boys, Jason’s in-depth look at his family’s distribution business with patriarch and founder of Acme Construction Supply Co, Inc., Dick Bader, and younger brother Jordan, the company’s current president and CEO. As they wrap up their visit, Dick and Jordan reveal the fundamental principles that have supported …
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Adam gets a vasectomy. Falling on his proverbial sword, Adam finally goes through with a vasectomy, and Andrew and Ben are there for him in his hour of need. Featuring standup comedy from sweet sterile baby Adam Cayton-Holland at our live show! LINKS: See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st …
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In this episode, Cally talks to Bargain Hunt’s Ben Cooper about antiques, country life, Bargain Hunt, music, being recognised, Alistair McGowan, quilting, AA Milne, Tolkien, unexpected finds and getting uncomfortable. Instagram: @bencjcooper The Secondhand Warehouse, Leominster Three Choirs Festival Headway Worcestershire charity More about Cally I…
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Jason corrals family patriarch and founder of Acme Construction Supply Co, Inc., Dick Bader, and little brother Jordan, current president and CEO, for an insider’s look at the family business. Like all epic tales, this one comes complete with plot twists, sibling rivalry (of the genial kind), and a cliffhanger. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT W…
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With the Edinburgh Fringe in full swing I finally got one of my comedy heroes on the show. Tom Stade has been giving zero F's for as long as I remember. He doesn't set out to offend but he'll never apologise when he does. We have a great chat about woke comedy and where to draw the line (if there's a line at all). Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my …
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The boys go weight lifting. Flummoxed by his recent return to the gym, after years away, Adam recruits Ben to give him a weight lifting crash course, and Andrew comes along to spritz them both with water. Featuring standup comedy from Kate McLachlan at our live show! LINKS: See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on…
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After an explosive and troubling week I check in again for a catch-up. We discuss Rowdy Rachel, Two-Tier Kier and disgraced BBC news anchor Huw Edwards. Live once again from the Farringdon Travelodge. It's my version of Sinatra at the Four Seasons. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-exp…
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In this week's episode of Free Talk Cast, Nikki and Aria sit down to talk about Biden stepping down, and then immediately choose to talk about something much more interesting: scientists want to dump a bunch of lye into Cape Cod to help the ocean turn carbon dioxide into oxygen. Seems like an awful lot of work to avoid planting some fucking trees.…
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In this episode, Cally talks to 'ADHD Love' couple Roxanne and Richard Pink about addiction, recovery, neurodiversity, love, music, reinvention, vulnerability, criticism, stereotypes and second chances. Official ADHD Love website Instagram: @adhd_love_ Threads: @adhd_love_ Small Talk book Rox’s music: @its_r_o_r_y Samaritans Hub of hope My pickle S…
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This week I was delighted to welcome Andrew Doyle back to discuss Labour's Black hole / white lie, Kemi throwing her hat in the leadership ring and the mischievous smear against JD Vance. We also discuss the Manchester airport incident and the danger of selective clipping and idiots. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/…
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So gross. When Andrew gets bed bugs, he turns to Ben and Adam to help him figure out the best course of action. They, in turn, burn his house down. And the day is saved. Featuring standup comedy from Bryan Cook at our live show! LINKS: See the Grawlix live at the world-famous Bug Theatre in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, August 31st with Hannah Jone…
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This week, Aria and Bonnie sit down to discuss some of the latest developments in the way that the state is clearly fucking with Aria, making it exceedingly difficult for her to change her name on her ID and get a New Hampshire license. This time, someone decided to inexplicably alter her name change certificate to say that Aria was born in Michiga…
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In this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to Philippa Perry about Grayson’s Art Club, therapy, attachment styles, sex, love, marriage, blended families, significant others, parenting, dogs, cats and her agony aunt column for the Observer. Twitter: @Philippa_Perry Instagram: @kevinkittycat Philippa’s art Philippa’s books Cally’s Obse…
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The lovely Rachel Fairburn was back by popular demand this week to discuss everything from Sleepy Joe Biden finally having a nap, to a software update almost causing the downfall of western civilisation & whether it's ok to kick celebrities if they're not trying. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded…
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The boys give a listener advice about using generative AI. A long-time fan asks us about using AI bots for creative endeavors, so we compete to decide who's got the best advice. And because we're nothing if not fair, we let ChatGPT also weigh in on the situation—with one special caveat. Featuring standup comedy from Ahmed Bharoocha at our live show…
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Aria & Nikki sit down to discuss the newest and awesomest changes to freetalklive.com, as well as the importance of not being a dick to people. This leads into the discussion about Donald Trump and the hatred rampant in the United States today, and finally settles on the subject of trans kids and bad parents. Write to Ian Freeman today! Ian Freeman…
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There's been a collective spaff of news since Tuesday so here I focus on Labour's first King's Speech and ask if all it will amount to is a few quid off your leccy. I also wonder whether Starmer is holding back votes for kids because the kids like The Greens & Reform. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-De…
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Now that she's left Newsnight after a 30 year career, in this classic episode from the NMF archive, Cally talks to broadcaster and writer Kirsty Wark about Margaret Thatcher, Vivienne Westwood, the island of Arran, pregnancy, wild weeing, sleeper trains, snoring, fears, shopping, empty nest, menopause, novel writing, love language, cocktails, femal…
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If entrepreneurs are known for marching to a different beat, then Jeff Peterson is an improvisational maestro. DT fans may remember Jason’s conversation with the CEO of Geneva Supply in episode 21, in which the two discussed growing and expanding that company’s footprint. And did he ever! Just as that business started to get predictable, Jeff stumb…
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This week comedian & novelist Ian Moore joins me to discuss just how close America came to civil war and why people being unpopular at school should preclude them from owning guns. I then ask why the press are crushing on Starmer but not mentioning how hot his wife is. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-D…
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The boys are crazy for hunks named Chris! It's CHRIS-mas in July as the boys debate the hunkitude of Chris Evans vs. Chris Pine vs. Chris Hemsworth vs. Chris Pratt. Only one Chris will reign supreme, and the delicate balance of Boi Crazy friendship might just be tested in the process. Click here to watch the entire episode We'll be back next Tuesda…
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Aria discovers the external harddrive that was taken by the FBI on March 16, 2021, and it reignites some old memories and makes her keenly aware of all that has been lost in the last four years. She and Nikki discuss that, the Chevron Deferrence, and how much Aria dislikes the new Free Talk Live website (spoiler: intensely). Write to Ian Freeman to…
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In this episode, Cally talks to Miriam Margolyes about swearing, ageing, acting, education, family, luck, love, bodies, the election, Cambridge, cunnilingus and Charles Dickens. Miriam’s Edinburgh show Book ‘Oh Miriam’ More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybeaton Produced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions Instagram…
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Matt Forde returns this week and we clash in a reasonably good-natured manner about the incoming Labour govt. Will David Lammy go six months without a gaffe? Will Starmer ever sort his weird voice out? Does anyone care what the Tories have to say anymore. We also discuss how comedy will operate now Labour are the target. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION…
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So Keir Starmer is Prime Minister. A new yawn has broken, but there were so many sub-plots on a mad night. Tories down but not entirely out? Lib Dems needing a coach rather than people carrier for all their MPs. Reform beating expectations and the SNP doing a 'Scotland in the group stage'. The election is over but the debate is only just beginning.…
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In this episode, Cally talks to comedian Ali Woods about Dads, dogs, comedy sketches, jokes, creativity, mental health, social media, stoicism, hopes, dreams, reinvention and being ginger. Instagram: @aliwoodsgigs Tiktok: @aliwoodsgigs Ali’s gigs Ali’s Edinburgh show ‘At The Moment’ More about Cally Instagram: @callybeatoncomedian Twitter: @callybe…
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Buzzwords can shut down conversations quicker than their end users care to admit. But, when Edward Kuo employs terms like “collaborate” and “innovate” to describe his role as executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), he can back them up with decades of association experience and a successful track record of advocating f…
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The boys share advice on handling internet creeps. Denver comedian Morgan Gallo has built a strong following online, but it's 92% men—and some of those men insist on sexualizing everything she does—so Andrew, Adam, and Ben compete to see who's can give the best advice for draining the digital cesspool of Morgan's comments section. Featuring a stand…
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It's a bumper episode this week as Mark Steel joins me to chew over the lows and also the lows of this campaign. We then move on to predicting everything from the size of the Labour majority and whether the Tory campaign is the worst thing that's ever happened anywhere to what kind of lectern ole slippery Starmer will go for once he's PM. Order the…
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Two big debates to respond to in the this episode. In the first caffeine Rishi had probably his best outing while slippery Starmer looked like he'd over-slept. In the US debate Joe Biden looked like he'd had a nap which started in the late Seventies. Order the PAPERBACK EDITION of my book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Bloke-Decoded-Everything-e…
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