Best Too Posh Podcasts (2024)

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11. Help! My partner’s too posh 54:39

28m ago54:39

54:39

Ash and Moya answer a Mystery Question about what they’ll do on the left-wing commune of their dreams, before helping a listener deal with class envy in their dating life. Plus: The Tortured Poets Department. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.By Novara Media

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Banning Ice Cream in Milan, How to be a stand-up comedian and Buffalos! 46:37

24m ago46:37

46:37

Jason Manford and Steve Edge bring you some light relief and this week they chat everything from Paddle Tennis to teeth, Wine to the world shortest flight.

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The beautiful bookshop and the RotaKids 34:00

5h ago34:00

34:00

From neighbours to award-winning booksellers: FOLDE’s founders Amber Harrison and Karen Brazier talk to Terry about their 'pandemic-induced mid-life crisis'. FOLDE, in Shaftesbury, has won the British Book Awards Independent Bookshop of the Year competition for the South West, organised by The Bookseller magazine and judged by a prestigious panel o…

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3: Is "posh" really an acronym? | WORD MYTHS 36:20

2d ago36:20

36:20

Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts (aka RobWords) bust some etymology myths: 💰 Does "tip" mean To Insure Promptness? 🤬 Is the F word an acronym? 🦋 Was a butterfly ever a "flutterby"? Find out in Words Unravelled. WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/FcP3Orn_rjsBy Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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10: Do I have to be nice to my friend’s partner? 51:31

3d ago51:31

51:31

Ash and Moya ask if honesty is the best policy when it comes to our friend’s partners, before tackling two dilemmas about unwanted friendship and non-monogamous marriage. Plus: an important new personality test. Catch Moya in conversation with Yomi Adegoke, author of The List, at Intelligence Squared in London on 29 April – use the code SPEAK25 for…

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New York, New York! 1:01:12

5d ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Jason Manford and Steve Edge return, and one of them has been to New York and made it onto the Jumbotron at a Knicks game. Comedian Janine Harouni joins the show to discuss her new tour and there are some excellent Best Facts sent in too

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A dog kills a lamb – should the farmer display it to walkers? 41:13

8d ago41:13

41:13

In the first of the April BV podcasts, we of course start with all the letters – including editor Laura's exciting news. Then, in his monthly round up, Chris Loder MP takes a look at how rural Dorset will gain from the latest NHS dentistry reforms, and the latest record funding of £408,022 for Adult Social Care reforms in the county. For the Green …

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2: Are you getting these wrong too? | EGGCORNS 30:38

10d ago30:38

30:38

Join word nerds Jess Zafarris and Rob Watts (aka RobWords) as they discuss the amusing mis-heard phrases known as "eggcorns". Watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Sucad437VDA Find us on X: Jess RobBy Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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09: Should you ever shag a Tory? 49:38

11d ago49:38

49:38

Ash and Moya tackle the politics of sex appeal in response to the show’s first ever Mystery Question, and respond to a listener struggling with guilt after cheating. Plus: things not say in bed. Catch Moya in conversation with Yomi Adegoke, author of The List, at Intelligence Squared in London on 29 April – use the code SPEAK25 for 25% off tickets.…

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The Greatest TV Theme Tunes, Steve Jobs and The Beatles! 50:13

12d ago50:13

50:13

Jason Manford and Steve Edge return after a week away and there are plenty of questions for the pair, as well as some late April Fools chat

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1: Why do we say "hello"? | GREETINGS 29:37

20d ago29:37

29:37

Word nerds RobWords and Jess Zafarris welcome you to the first ever edition of Words Unravelled with an episode all about greetings: 👋Where does the word "hello" come from? 🇮🇹What's the surprising original meaning of "Ciao!"? 🇹🇭Why did Thailand officially change its national greeting? 🇫🇷What are the yucky origins of Ça va in French? These questions…

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08: How to cultivate optimism 46:42

17d ago46:42

46:42

Moya and Ash think about how to stay hopeful when the future looks bleak, and give advice to listener whose marriage is suffering from major communication issues. Plus: Cowboy Carter. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.By Novara Media

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07: What do straight men know about dating? 53:41

27d ago53:41

53:41

Ash and Moya talk to Matt Kendall from The Love Cupboard podcast about how straight men perceive the women in their lives. Plus, a dilemma from a listener who’s been evicted by her friends’ parents. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.By Novara Media

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Hot Cross Buns, The Gregg-ulator and Steve's Egg Mystery Solved 46:23

26d ago46:23

46:23

Jason Manford and best mate Steve Edge return with more of your Best Facts. Plus there's lots of theories about Steve's egg mystery and #BinChat causes a stir.

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Endurance, Triumph, and Taste: to Africa with Parkinson's, Dorset girls dominating the boxing ring, and the fine food that's not posh 1:00:21

28d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Retired Colonel Guy Deacon was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease in 2011. In 2019 he embarked on an epic solo journey from his home near Sherborne to the southern tip of Africa. In a revealing and personal interview, Terry talks to Guy about his journey: 'There's nobody handing out spare parts for a VW camper between Morocco and Namibia, so that wa…

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06: Do you owe your parents anything? 55:41

1M ago55:41

55:41

Ash presents her big theory about chosen families and what to do when your best friend is having a baby. Moya shares two listener dilemmas: can you live in a different city to your partner? And do you owe your parents anything? Plus, the wisdom of skunkworks. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.…

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Introducing Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris 1:39

1M ago1:39

1:39

Introducing Words Unravelled: a podcast by two of the internet's biggest word nerds. In each episode Rob Watts (aka RobWords) and Jess Zafarris unravel the stories behind everyday terms.By Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris

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Cliff Richard's WIRED FOR SOUND and for crime fighting in shopping malls, road safety and brain washing 1:05:51

1M ago1:05:51

1:05:51

Play along at home with the lyrics: [Introduction]I like small speakersI like tall speakersIf they've music they're wired for sound[Verse 1]Walking about with a head full of musicCassette in my pocket and I'm gonna use itStereoOut on the street, you knowOhohohohohohoho, oho[Verse 2]Into the car, go to work and I'm cruisingI never think that I'll bl…

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Meal Deals, House Viewings and That England Kit 59:08

1M ago59:08

59:08

Jason Manford and best mate Steve Edge dissect the updated England kit from Nike, Tesco have announced the UKs best selling meal deal and Comedian Scott Bennett joins the show to talk about his brand new tour.

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05: Are we trapped in a fantasy? 51:28

1M ago51:28

51:28

Moya is joined by a special guest, author and journalist Shon Faye, to work out the lure of political fantasies and advise a listener who’s feeling guilty about inheriting money. Plus: trust issues and love-bombing. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.…

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Sloths, Snails, Bees and terrible Irish accents 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

Jason Manford and Steve Edge go through your burning questions and best facts. Plus they discuss injuries with Robin Askwith, why all milk is white and it's the return of #BinChat

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Beyond fetch; Lucy Nolan's training dog owners to give them a job 40:36

1M ago40:36

40:36

One in three of us yearns to throw in the day job and set up on our own. In this month's Letter from the Editor, Laura mulls over the realities of running your own business – who on earth would actually do it, and why do they love it? The reader's letters are rather dominated by the reaction to the suspension of the Blackmore & Sparkford Vale Hunt …

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04: Can you teach an adult to have empathy? 41:24

2M ago41:24

41:24

Ash and Moya tackle a Big Theory about how we punish criminals and respond to a listener who doesn’t know how to end a situationship. Plus: what the hell are ‘energy vectors’? Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.By Novara Media

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Ross Noble's Gout, World Book Day and Nappy Changing Tips 52:02

2M ago52:02

52:02

Legendary comedian Ross Noble joins Jason Manford and Steve Edge to discuss chicken wings, playing the palladium and sketch shows plus the pair hear your pub trivia as they play Hit Me With Your Best Facts.

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03: The dating trap 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

Is there such a thing as a sexual marketplace? Moya and Ash debate the dating trap for straight women and respond to a listener who’s too tired from work to change their life. Plus, a quick round of Shag, Marry, Kill. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.…

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The Glasgow Willy Wonka Fiasco, The Return of Ken Bruce and Your School Memories 59:48

2M ago59:48

59:48

Jason Manford has just been announced as the new head teacher in the next series of BBC1 drama Waterloo Road so he's after your strangest school stories. Plus Steve Edge gets an email asking for a rather odd request and Hit Me With Your Best Fact makes a return.

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02: Is my long-distance relationship doomed? 38:38

2M ago38:38

38:38

Ash and Moya respond to a listener embarking on an LDR across the Irish border, and tackle Ash’s Intrusive Thought about her cat Moussa. Plus, Moya has the best way to lance an infatuation boil. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.By Novara Media

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Sam Peters on rugby's dangerous evolution and Rob Nolan's stellar photography 48:26

2M ago48:26

48:26

Sam Peters, former rugby correspondent at the Mail On Sunday and The Sunday Times and author of Concussed, talks to Terry about the gathering debate around concussion in the sport: 'There was a seismic shift moving from the amateur rugby game in the mid-90s to the pro game in the mid 2000s. The game is completely different to how it looked 30 years…

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Elephants in Thailand, Saltburn and Lightening Facts 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Jason Manford and Steve Edge take you through THAT last scene in Saltburn, discuss buying elephants in Thailand, how to boil an egg and how much the tooth fairy should be leaving. Plus they play Hit Me With Your Best Facts where they learn about Valentines Day in Wales and why Carole Hersee is the most famous TV star in the UK.…

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01: Should I give my mum an allowance? 41:33

2M ago41:33

41:33

Ash and Moya respond to a listener who’s struggling to support her mum financially and wonder why people are being weirdly hyper-sexual online. Plus: the most common misconception about Moya, and the story behind Ash’s Twitter handle. Got a problem? Tell us: ifispeak@novaramedia.com *Gossip, elevated.* Music by Matt Huxley.…

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Introducing: If I Speak 1:05

2M ago1:05

1:05

On If I Speak, Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean tackle the world’s social dilemmas (and some of yours). Every other Tuesday we lay bare the weird stuff we can’t stop obsessing over, debate our wildest notions, and invite our smartest friends to help us wrestle with life’s big questions. From dating disorders to online etiquette, family feuds to c…

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Letters, cold swims and Polecats 45:28

2M ago45:28

45:28

Experience the unique camaraderie of cold water swimming in one of England's highest (and coldest!) towns, and unravel the mystery of polecats with wildlife expert Jane Adams. Editor Laura reflects on the little pieces of ourselves we unknowingly leave with other people, from helpful motivation quotes to the embarassing little stories we would actu…

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What are the best chat-up lines? Presented by 'The Rizz Gods' 50:31

3M ago50:31

50:31

Valentines Day is on the horizon and Jason Manford and Steve Edge hear your disastrous stories, as well as the top chat-up lines to pick up a date. They also play hit me with your best fact and chat all things vasectomies!

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Hanson's MMMBOP, scooby-di-dooby-wop, bop doo-bap, wap-baba-doo 1:04:56

3M ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Play along at home with the lyrics: [Intro]OhOh, oohOh, oohOh, yeah[Verse 1]You have so many relationships in this lifeOnly one or two will lastYou go through all the pain and strifeThen you turn your back and they're gone so fastOh, yeahAnd they're gone so fast, yeah[Verse 2]Oh, so hold on the ones who really careIn the end, they'll be the only on…

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Traitors, Jeff Bezos and Guinness Book of Records Footballers 56:36

3M ago56:36

56:36

This week Jason Manford and Steve Edge discuss Amazon founder Jeff Bezos turning 60, How you win the TV Show the Traitors and they learn an incredible fact to do with an Ipswich town footballer who holds a Guinness world record for playing a kids board game. Plus author C.K McDonnell joins the show to discuss his new book 'Relight My Fire' and test…

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Claire Allen’s Epic Walk and Robert Cowley - the Cambridge graduate plumber 51:37

3M ago51:37

51:37

Claire Allen’s Epic Walk: 'I’m surprised I’m still here!’ Terry briefly interrupts Claire's year-long journey walking Britain’s entire coastline to find out how she started, where she is - and how it's going MP Chris Loder confronts the Post Office’s leadership, offering unwavering commitment to the Horizon scandal victims He graduated from Cambrid…

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Is Woolworths coming back to the UK high street? 52:03

3M ago52:03

52:03

Jason and his best mate Steve discuss the potential return of Woolworths to the high street, the random things that children say and your amazing pub trivia in ‘Hit Me With Your Best Facts’.

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Letters, and the case for (and against) Bonham Forest 45:03

3M ago45:03

45:03

In the first of 2024's BV podcast we have all the January letters and politics, and Jenny talks to Fanny Charles about the rights and wrongs of the planned creation of the new Bonham Forest near Stourhead. Editor Laura Hitchock is looking for reasons to be cheerful during the longest month of the year The Reader's Letters this month include some wo…

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What Happened to the Original Cast of Gladiators? 57:05

3M ago57:05

57:05

Jason & Steve talk about the return of one of the UK's best loved TV shows, they've got a bunch of your incredible facts, plus they look into what ever happened to Magpie & Fox...

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Worst Present Ever 1:04:03

3M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

With Christmas still lingering in the air, Jason Manford and Steve Edge go through the worst presents you've ever received, plus Questions for Steve and Hit Me With Your Best Fact returns where they learn all about Australia, marshmallows and bats,

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Pepper, panto and pursuing human quarry 43:58

4M ago43:58

43:58

From Phnom Penh to Poundbury: in a fascinating interview, New Zealander George Norbert-Munns tells Terry how he came to bring the delicate gourmet flair of Kampot pepper to the UK’s foodie scene, taking a 'risk' on one small shipment – which he sold in his very first weekend! Gay Pirrie-Weir has been reviewing pantomime for longer than she cares to…

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The Christmas Special 2023 1:08:53

4M ago1:08:53

1:08:53

IT'S CHRISTMAS! Jason Manford and Steve Edge bring back their annual Christmas special where they go through the festive offerings that the supermarkets are flogging you. Place they road test board games and go through your emails.

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Gwyneth Wentink’s Dorset Island Discs, and Jane Adams talks lichen 56:12

5M ago56:12

56:12

We start the month, as always, with the Letters to the Editor, before listening to a Brecon Cathedral bellringer at Hazelbury Bryan Primary School. Jane Adams chats to Jenny about the fascinating (no, really!) world of lichen, and lastly we hear from International harpist Gwyneth Wentink. In her letter this month, editor Laura is looking back to a …

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BRUSSELLS Sprout 56:42

5M ago56:42

56:42

It's the penultimate show of the year and Jason & Steve are feeling festive. They are taking nothing but your Christmas emails, reading the Christmas news stories you've sent in and playing a seasonal edition of Hit Me With Your Best Christmas Fact.

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Eggnog for Breakfast 41:48

5M ago41:48

41:48

Jason Manford and Steve Edge are going through the weird Christmas traditions that you do and there's a really loud fart in this week's 'Hit Me With Your Best Fact'

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Inventions 52:29

5M ago52:29

52:29

Jason Manford returns with best friend Steve Edge. This week they are chatting about things people have invented and didn't get the credit for it! And it's the return of Bin Chat and Hit Me With Your Best Facts. Got a piece of pub trivia that will blow people's minds? email jason@absoluteradio.co.uk

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Mariah Carey's ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU and cracker jokes and inoffensive MC greetings and slavery or cannibalism and fertility and revenge and demon possession or necromancy and Maslow's needs 1:01:43

5M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Play along at home with the lyrics: [Intro]I don't want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I needI don't care about the presentsUnderneath the Christmas treeI just want you for my ownMore than you could ever knowMake my wish come trueAll I want for Christmas is you, yeah [Verse 1]I don't want a lot for ChristmasThere is just one thing I nee…

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The drive to a cashless society, Cllr Flower’s story, and the birth of a market 55:34

5M ago55:34

55:34

In this episode Terry gets to grips with some of the biggest issues currently pressing Chris Loder MP, Cllr Spencer Flower gives us a peak into his personal life, Penny Nagle talks to Jenny about a new producers market and Terry discovers the fascinating men behind award-winning Orris Leather in Wimborne. Cllr Spencer Flower shares his life's journ…

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Chris Loder, Sarah Dyke and Karen’s Kimchi. 1:04:22

6M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

We start the month, as always, with the Letters to the Editor, before moving on to a slice of seriousness – along with the usual political columns we have the first part of Terry’s interview with Chris Loder MP as he answers the open post bag from this month’s Q&A. Finally Jenny chats to BV columnist and Nutritional Therapist (and podcast favourite…

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The Chicken Slapper 57:55

6M ago57:55

57:55

Jason Manford returns with best friend Steve Edge. This week they talk about the moment when your kids have been extra sassy after Jason's youngest son embarrassed him in front of a waiter. And it's the return of Bin Chat and Hit Me With Your Best Facts. Got a piece of pub trivia that will blow people's minds? email jason@absoluteradio.co.uk…

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