Bigger than Blackpool

We’ve been to some weird places — and in this episode, we’re telling all. From the most random towns we’ve ended up in, to dodgy Airbnbs, hidden gems, and the cities we’ll never visit again (for very good reason).

What does it really take to make friends as an adult? This week, Calvin and Richard are joined by Steph Barney — founder of Girls on the Go — to talk about loneliness, confidence, connection, and how she accidentally built one of the UK’s most exciting communities for women.

From awkward meet-ups to life-changing friendships, Steph shares the story behind Girls on the Go, the power of showing up, and why female friendship deserves to be celebrated.

An honest, uplifting chat about friendship, community, and starting something when you feel like no one else will.

This week, Team GB sprinter Desiree Henry joins Calvin and Richard to talk all things ambition, pressure, and what it really takes to win. From Olympic medals and lighting the London 2012 cauldron, to surgeries, setbacks and finding purpose beyond the track — this episode goes far beyond the podium.

Is chasing greatness worth the cost? What happens when the crowd stops cheering? And how do you figure out who you are when the race is over?

An honest, powerful, and surprisingly funny look at success, failure, and life after the finish line.

Calvin and Richard go head-to-head with a chaotic list of Unpopular Opinions…

Nothing’s off limits, and nothing’s sacred. Expect debates, dumb hot takes, and a few shockingly valid points that will definitely get someone unfollowed.

In this episode, Calvin and Richard go take-for-take on all the life lessons they definitely should’ve learned sooner — from friendships and finances to self-worth, sleep, and boilers breaking in winter. It’s real, it’s funny, and it’s probably going to make you feel a bit better about not having it all figured out either.

Is there a reason we’re all here… or are we just winging it? In this episode, Calvin and Richard take on the big question: do we all have a purpose — and how the hell are we supposed to find it? From career pressure and societal expectations to therapy sessions and existential spirals in the shower, this one goes deep (with the usual vibes along the way…).

This week, Calvin and Richard dive into the baffling world of inflation — what it is, why everything suddenly costs twice as much, and whether our bank accounts will ever feel normal again. From petrol prices to the cost of corned beef, they break down how inflation is affecting real life... with a few rants, revelations, and relatable laughs along the way.

In this first episode of Bigger Than Blackpool, Calvin and Richard dive into the everyday things you think you can save money on… but probably shouldn’t. From mattresses to bin bags, they break down where cutting corners just costs you more in the long run.

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