019 - THE ONE WHERE WE DEVOUR FOODS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

International foods- yum or yuck? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore their different tastes and why they are huge fans of different foreign foods, from Chinese to Thai. Luke tells the tale of the first time he ever got drunk and why it’s put him off Indian food for life. Lucy shares a story that will make you gag. Plus Persian food connoisseur Maryam Sinaiee is the phone to give Luke and Lucy an education in Persian cuisine and correct them on an awkward mispronunciation!

#food #foodie #cuisine #Chinese #Indian #Thai #USA #Italian #Persian #radio #men #podcast #women

018 - THE ONE WHERE WE CHAT BIG BROTHER WITH MARCUS BENTLEY

Big Brother- social experiment or reality show? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss the reality TV grandfather that is Big Brother. They chat how the show transitioned from being a social experiment to a reality TV freak show. Luke explains why he auditioned for the show and how the lengthy audition process works! Plus Big Brother and Luke and Lucy FM narrator Marcus Bentley is on the phone to talk about how he got the job 16 years ago, some odd requests he’s received over the years and why he can’t leave his house in the summer. He also reveals how he nearly lost the job a year after it launched!

#bbuk #bigbrother #podcast #radio #cbb #men #women

017 - THE ONE WHERE WE HAVE PHOBOPHOBIA

Phobias- what’s your biggest fear? In this episode Luke and Lucy reveal what they are most scared of and why. They discuss some of the more erratic fears people may have and Lucy educates Luke on what a social phobia is. Lucy’s friend James is on the phone to reveal all about his rather odd phobia and Luke and Lucy attempt to diagnose him. Plus in a first for the podcast, the recording gets interrupted when Luke and Lucy learn of a secret admirer!

#phobias #fear #fearfactor #social #erratic #fears #phobia #radio #men #podcast #women

016 - THE ONE WHERE WE NEED A HOLIDAY FROM HOLIDAYS

Holidays- sightseeing trips or relaxing beaches? In this episode Luke and Lucy talk about which is the better holiday, an active sightseeing excursion or a do nothing relax on a beach? Lucy tells of her Dubai trip plans and Luke takes a look at the massive statistics around tourism and Disneyworld. Plus Luke reveals why a school trip to France landed him in A&E and Lucy recalls the time she had a near death experience. Luke also talks about how he ended up in Alaska and Lucy reads out a story that will make you nauseous!

#travel #holiday #trips #vacation #Dubai #Paris #Alaska #Disneyworld #Tenerife #radio #men #podcast #women

015 - THE ONE WHERE WE BECOME BOOKWORMS WITH EMMA KENNEDY

Books- physical or digital? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss the art of reading a good book physically and digitally. Lucy reveals what she likes doing on holiday with a novel and Luke has some statistics that will make you feel sad for book stores across the world. Plus actress, author and Masterchef champion Emma Kennedy is on the phone to offer insight into the disciplined world of being an author. Emma tells Luke and Lucy about the hardest thing she’s ever done and her top tips to getting a TV series commissioned by the BBC!

#books #bookstores #kindle #ipad #ebooks #reading #novel #goodbook #masterchef #bbc #acting #writing #radio #men #podcast #women

014 - THE ONE WHERE WE ARE EUROSCEPTIC ABOUT EUROVISION

Eurovision- credible contest or car crash TV? In this episode Luke and Lucy ask why the UK hasn’t won the Eurovision song contest in a long time. Luke gives Lucy a geography lesson on which countries are actually in Europe and they offer some suggestions for artists that could represent their nation. Plus Daily Star Sunday journalist Ed Gleave is on the phone to explain why Luke is wrong and what it’s really like attending Europe’s biggest singing competition!

#eurovision #UK #USA #euro #Eurosceptic #eurovisioncountdown #radio #men #podcast #women

013 - THE ONE WHERE WE REALISE WE'RE OLD

Night in vs night out- Sleep or shots? In this episode Luke and Lucy argue the pros and cons of stopping in to Netflix and chill or hitting the clubs like a scene from The Hangover trilogy. Luke reveals his reasons for staying in and what happened to him on his latest night out. Lucy ponders whether or not she has the stamina she once had to party hard. Plus Lucy is shocked at the age Luke actually started drinking alcohol and they also reveal some of the worst places in the UK for a night out!

#drink #booze #netflix #bankholidayweekend #bankholiday #mayday #hangover #pizza #radio #men #podcast #women

012 - THE ONE WHERE WE ATE ALL THE PIES

Pies- sweet or savoury? In this episode Luke and Lucy go pie mad and discuss the thing their hometown is most famous for, pies. They reveal some jaw dropping statistics, Luke gives Lucy a history lesson in famous pie makers and they reveal how much a slice of the world’s most expensive pie costs. In a first for the podcast they also have a world champion on the phone, Wiganer and World Pie Eating Champion 2014 Barry Rigby joins Luke and Lucy to take them through what it takes to become a globally successful pie eater. Plus they learn all about the controversy that resulted in Barry having to eat pies in a TV courtroom!

#pie #cooking #pies #baking #GBBO #courtroom #podcast #radio #men #women

011 - THE ONE WHERE WE TEST OUR TALENTS WITH BRIAN BELO

Talent- Born with it or learn it? In this episode Luke and Lucy ponder whether or not people are born with talents or they simply learn them. Luke proclaims his love for Susan Boyle and Lucy gets her particular talent examined! Plus reality TV oracle and Big Brother winner 2007 Brian Belo is on the phone to discuss whether TV talent shows actually have any talent and he awkwardly informs Luke of a party he’s not been invited to! Brian also asks the ultimate question, is being yourself a talent?

#talent #BGT #BBUK #CBB #geordieshore #talent #talentshows #brianbelo #realityTV #podcast #radio #men #women

010 - THE ONE WHERE WE BET ON OURSELVES

Betting- does the winner really take it all? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the art of gambling, from some shocking statistics to Lucy’s previous job in the industry. What’s the obsession with risking money on something so unpredictable? Luke tells the tale of his casino experience in Las Vegas. Plus Lucy’s dad, Paul is on the phone to explain why he thinks people like betting so much and he reveals a shocking secret that leaves Lucy gobsmacked!

#betting #gambling #bet #win #lose #lasvegas #grandnational #horseracing #radio #podcast #men #women

009 - THE ONE WHERE WE GET SOAPY WITH FIZZ FROM CORRIE

Soaps- love them or avoid them? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss whether soaps have lost the plot or are better than ever? Lucy is quizzed on which soaps are Britain’s favourites and Luke reveals which overseas soap operas are pulling in big ratings! Plus Jennie McAlpine aka Fizz from Coronation Street is on the phone for a gossip about what it’s really like working on the nation’s most famous street!

#soaps #corrie #eastenders #emmerdale #hollyoaks #uk #usa #radio #podcast #fizz #men #women #soapoperas

008 - THE ONE WHERE WE GO TEA TOTAL

Tea- bag or loose leaf? In this episode Luke and Lucy explore the world of teas from English breakfast to the vast array of herbal ones. Why are English people tea mad? How much tea is consumed daily? What’s the world’s most expensive coffee and what do cats have to do with it? Plus global tea expert Jane Pettigrew is on the phone to give the definitive answer to one of the world’s most asked questions, does the milk go in first or last?

#tea #coffee #caffeine #milk #herbal #teabag #looseleaf #women #men #radio #podcast

007 - THE ONE WHERE WE JOIN TINDER

Tinder- terrible or terrific? In this episode Luke and Lucy delve deep into the phenomenon that is the online dating app, Tinder. Can Luke convince Lucy to finally give up hope and get on a dating website? They also reveal some shocking stories, stats and experiences people have had with the app! Plus Luke has his own Tinder moment and all doesn’t go according to plan!

#tinder #dating #app #online #bumble #love #romance #women #men #radio #podcast

006 - THE ONE WHERE WE CAN'T FIND ANY INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN

Inspirational women- hard to name a few? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss what qualifies a person to be an inspirational woman? They also rank top contenders from Hilary Clinton to Susan Boyle, Lucy learns what FLOTUS means and Luke hears the most disgusting story he’s ever heard. Also find out why Luke and Lucy quickly realise they’ve incorrectly named this episode!

#internationalwomensday #inspirationalwomen #women #flotus #clinton #susanboyle #beyonce #men #radio #podcast

005 - THE ONE WHERE WE HATE CELEB FITNESS DVDS

Celeb fitness DVDs- fab or a fad? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss their dislike for the vast amount of celebrity fitness DVDs that are on sale everywhere. Luke even has a suggestion for his own DVD! Plus former Big Brother UK housemate turned fitness guru Josie Gibson is on the phone telling Luke and Lucy just how hard it is to flog a fitness DVD and how she dramatically lost a lot of weight!

#celeb #fitness #dvd #josiegibson #bigbrother #uk #bbuk #cbb #dvds #celebrity #radio #men #women #podcast

004 - THE ONE WHERE WE DON'T WIN ANY AWARDS

Award ceremonies- dull or dazzling? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss their love and hate for showbiz award ceremonies and Luke reveals he came close to scooping an award of his own. Plus in an attempt to get the podcast more recognition during award show season, Luke and Lucy get BAFTA and Paralympic medal winning swimmer Rachael Latham on the phone for a chin wag about what a BAFTA smells like and is The Queen really that nice?

#Oscars #Baftas #Bafta #Brits #MTVawards #Paralympic #Paralympics #Radio #Men #Women #Podcast

003 - THE ONE WHERE WE MEET A MENTALIST

Mind control- a load of rubbish or a real skill? In this episode Luke and Lucy invite mind-control artist aka ‘mentalist’ Mason King into the studio to conduct some mind control on them. How weak is Lucy's brain? Can Mason break through Luke's psychological barriers? Plus Lucy reveals all about her odd present she’s received from a fan!

#mind #control #psychic #psychological #powers #paranormal #chocolate #radio #men #women #podcast

002 - THE ONE WHERE WE GIVE UP LENT

Lent- give stuff up or give it up? In this episode Luke and Lucy discuss pancake day and what Lucy did. They also chin wag about Lent and the bizarre things people try to give up for it and reveal what they intend to go 40 days without. Plus normal bloke Carl is also on the phone to tell them why he was on TV and why he’s giving up being fat for Lent and how he intends to shed a whopping 6 stone!

#men #women #podcast #radio #uk #expert #lent #religion #pope #fat #thin #weight #fitness #body #pancake #day

001 - THE ONE WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

In this debut episode, Luke and Lucy chin wag about all things Valentine’s Day from disastrous presents to awful statistics and Lucy rallies support for the singletons on Valentines! Plus body language expert Judi James is on the phone explaining why men actually have a harder time than woman!

#valentines #love #presents #men #women #podcast #radio #uk #expert #romance #disaster