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  • S01 EP12: At least you didn't...try terribly hard to do the right thing, but have it go terribly wrong...

    Well you're in for a treat this week.

    First up, find out what happened when Caroline managed to get stuck inside her own car. it involves door locks, speaker phones, being spherical and two poor poor passers by.

    Then onto Annabelle. Not to be outdone, she made a huge mistake when someone left her in charge of a group of children. (why on earth did they give her that job?!)

    And finally, we learn about how even the NSPCC can't help Caroline be a better parent. But goodness knows she is still trying...with the help of a dinosaur called Pantasaurus.

    Also we hear from the brilliant Sarah Pritchard in Bristol who really went out of her way with not one but TWO fantastically awkward stories in one...both involving the joys of childbirth. If you'd like to get your story onto the podcast, drop Caroline and Annabelle a DM on Facebook or Instagram /atleastyoudidnt

    24 min
  • S01 EP11: At least you didn't...show yourself up infront of the school Mums...with Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland

    On this weeks episode, find out why Caroline ended up as a wailing snotty crumpled mess of the floor of Macy's department store. It had NOTHING to do with being told she couldn't have more shoes.

    Also, learn how Annabelle failed really quite fantastically at being a tour guide in her home town

    And how Caroline showed herself up infront of the School Mums.

    Also we hear Tony's story about a rather unfortunate holiday incident in Portugal...

    As ever if you have a story for Caroline and Annabelle or need more hysterical failure stories in your life, find the on Instagram and twitter /atleastyoudidnt.

    33 min
  • S01 EP10: At least you didn't...cause a scene in a war zone...with Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland

    Yes. That's right. On this weeks episode find out how Caroline created her own catchphrase. I don't mean something cool like 'Caroline, she never puts all her eggs in one basket' I mean something awful. Really REALLY awful. And it's stuck, for life.

    You can also find out EXACTLY why Annabelle gives an 'f' aaaaand find out exactly how Caroline caused a pretty big scene in a war zone. You cannot take her anywhere

    Also we hear from the lovely Bronte from London who got in touch to share her utterly humiliating (and hilarious) story about what happened to her in a Zumba class. We laughed SO HARD. In a thoroughly supportive way, obvs.

    If you want to get in touch with your stories we would LOVE to hear from you - you can find us on Facebook and Instagram @atleastyoudidnt

    Oh, and if you'd like to leave us a glowing review on iTunes too, that'd be MARVELLOUS.

    31 min
  • S01 EP09: At least you didn't...accidentally call David Beckham a murderer*...with Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland

    You better believe our lives are so disastrous we have more stories! WELCOME TO EPISODE 9!

    This week, find out about Caroline's quite frankly CREEPY HOUSE FULL OF DEAD PEOPLE.

    Also, Annabelle needs to do something cool to match her friends who have gone to uni so does the only sensible thing and joins a canoe club full of old men. And yes, it was a disaster.

    And Caroline reveals how she accidentally called David Beckham a murderer whilst reading the news. FOR LEGAL REASONS WE NEED TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT DAVID BECKHAM IS NOT A MURDERER. Obv.

    Hands down the most exciting thing for us about this weeks episode is our guest Ellie, FROM ACTUAL AUSTRALIA. Yes that;s right. The podcast we made to pass the time during lockdown/give us another excuse to drink gin is being listened to on the ACTUAL OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD. We are very excited about this. And about how Ellie poisoned a man she was trying to sleep with.

    If you have a story you would like to share with us PLEASE DO! We are on Instagram and Facebook @atleastyoudidnt

    30 min
  • S01 EP08: At least you didn't...permanently injure yourself on an amusement arcade horse...with Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland

    Well this is a jam packed episode!

    On this weeks episode, find out why Caroline no longer trusts her husband and why plumbers refuse to visit their house.

    Also, Annabelle reveals how she humiliated herself infront of her boss, lost her mothers respect and ruined her jacket IN ONE FOUL SWOOP (there is a LOT to unpack!)

    Aaaand Caroline reveals what happened when she took on a plastic amusement arcade horse. It did not end well. For Caroline.

    Also we hear from you with your stories too! Wendy Freed is our guest this week and BOY does she have a story to tell about her snap happy husband!!! If you have an 'at least you didn't' story, share it with us on Facebook or instagram - were @atleastyoudidnt

    27 min
  • S01 EP07: At least you didn't...send the worst drunken text message ever...to a member of an actual boyband

    This weeks episode is jam packed with awkward cringeworthy funny stories! Infant, it might be our best/worst yet!

    First up, At least you didn't 3rd wheel your parents. That's right. Caroline went on a date with her Mum and Dad.

    Then there's Annabelle who describes herself as a "passionate woman" but as we learn, what this means is she can't be trusted around men in uniform. And yes, that uniform does include the robes of The Clergy.

    Then it's over to you and your stories, or more specifically Harry Radcliffe who made a Christmas party VERY memorable (for all the wrong reasons)

    And finally, we end with "At least you didn't...send the worst drunken text message ever...to a member of an actual boyband"

    It's all going on! If you'd like to appear in an episode of our podcast please do send us your "At least you didn't..." stories - you can find us on Instagram and Facebook @atleastyoudidn't

    37 min
  • S01 EP06: At least you didn't...do the worst thing imaginable on a children's playdate...with Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland

    On this weeks episode, Caroline dishes out some VERY valuable life advice. Never yawn at a hippo. Turns out it provokes them as she found out twice when on two separate occassions they tried to kill her.

    Annabelle tells the tail of an absolutely awful date she went on that also involves a near death experience - although thankfully not hers. Or his. And then finally Caroline did the worst thing you could possibly do on a children's playdate and yet somehow not only lived to tell the tale but managed to do so without ending up in prison. (no children were permanently harmed in the making of this episode!!)

    As well as all of those cringeworthy awkward moments we hear from listener Katie who managed to reveal a little bit too much on a family holiday to Kefalonia...

    If you have an "At least you didn't..." story, find us on facebook or Instagram @atleastyoudidn't and drop us a message!

    27 min
  • S01 EP05: At least you didn't...do something unimaginable over the Queen

    At least you didn't...ruin your husband's job...stamp on a baby...or do something unimaginable over the Queen

    All of these stories are true. Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland are absolute walking disasters.

    On this episode, find out what happened when Caroline ruined her husband's job because she was bored and he was late finishing work...find out why you NEVER take Annabelle on a camping trip and why Caroline will almost certainly never get the opportunity to meet the Queen ever again!

    We love hearing your stories, you can get in contact with us on Facebook and Instagram at Atleastyoudidnt and we could end up featuring your story in our podcast! This week we speak to comedian Jon Pearson about the HORRENDOUS thing that happened when meeting the British Olympic hockey team... You can hear more from Jon by following him on insta and Twitter at jonnyp_comic or on his podcast Biggest Idiot!

    24 min
  • S01 EP04: At least you didn't...try to school a Michelin starred chef...

    At least you didn't...humiliate yourself on national tv...flash a mountaineer...tell a lie that backfired...or try to school a Michelin starred chef

    Yes. Caroline appeared on national TV. In a documentary. Very much against her will. Unsurprisingly it revealed her making a fool of herself. Thankfully it didn't involve her getting naked but that's because Annabelle has the nudity covered in this weeks episode and all beause she got over excited on a long walk up Snowden.

    Tell a lie that backfired? Caroline. It backfired in a big way. Infact 30 years later and it's still backfiring! And finally a tale about the time Caroline met Michelin starred chef Raymond Blanc and forced him to eat a scone she'd made from instant potato flakes...

    If you're having a bad day, this podcast will DEFINITELY put a smile on your face because At least you didn't...

    And if once a week isn't enough for you then you can find Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland on Facebook and Twitter, just search atleastyoudidnt and you'll find them regailing EVEN MORE stories from their disasterous lives!

    21 min
  • S01 EP03: At least you didn't...get humiliated infront of a Gladiator

    At least you didn't...practice being a beautician on your own face, forget the fundamentals of running, or humiliate yourself infront of a Gladiator. This weeks episode is nothing if not eclectic!

    With lockdown getting to Caroline, she made the horrendous mistake to sort her eyebrows out. With terrible results.

    Annabelle on her quest to become a runner, got a stark reminder of why it is she'll never be one. To add insult to injury her mortifying moment was actually caught on camera and you can watch her catastrophe on Facebook at Instagram @atleastyoudidnt

    This episode finishes with a tale that you'll have to agree, could only happen to Caroline. It involves a TV Gladiator, a Tesco Express and a packet (or 3) of potato waffles.

    As ever this podcast is probably best listened to away from little ears. Follows/subscribes and great reviews are always appreciated! You can also share your stories with Caroline and Annabelle on Facebook and Instagram @atleastyoudidnt

    22 min

About At least you didn't...

From the publisher's feed

From falling off treadmills to getting a lifelong injury from an amusement arcade horse, the lives of Caroline Verdon and Annabelle Buckland are filled with a comedy of errors that will make you feel a lot happier about your own misdemeanors.