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Season 4 Coming 19th June 2025

🎙️ First Look Gnomes – Your Gateway to the Weird & Wonderful!

Join Mr Walliams (Cornwall) and Mr Hodgkiss (Belfast) as they explore strange facts, bizarre mysteries, and unexpected knowledge. Broadcasting from a garden shed in Cornwall and a a hut in Belfast, these two dads bring you quirky trivia, offbeat discussions, and plenty of laughs.

🌏 Popular in Laos! Whether you're into unexplained phenomena, two Dads not having a clue about anything to do with Southeast Asian folklore, or just a fun podcast, this show delivers engaging and entertaining content with a unique perspective.

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🎙️ First Look Gnomes – The Podcast That Digs Deep into the Weird & Wonderful!

Join Mr Walliams (Cornwall) and Mr Hodgkiss (Belfast) in their quirky, offbeat journey through the strange, surprising, and downright hilarious. Broadcasting from the shed at the bottom of the garden and a outside hut in Belfast, these two dads bring you random facts, peculiar knowledge, and a generous helping of dad jokes.

Whether you're into weird trivia, unexplained mysteries, or simply a good laugh, this podcast delivers entertaining and engaging content with a unique perspective.

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Season 4 Coming Soon

First Look Gnomes Podcast – A First Look at the Unusual, the Unknown, and the Unexpected!

Join Cornishman Mr Walliams and Wulfrunian Mr Hodgkiss as they dive into the weird, wonderful, and downright bizarre in their twice monthly podcast, First Look Gnomes. Broadcasting from the shed at the bottom of the garden in Cornwall and a garden in Belfast, these two dads bring you random facts, dad jokes, and unexpected knowledge that will leave you entertained and enlightened.

Whether you're looking for quirky trivia, offbeat discussions, or just a good laugh, this podcast is your go-to source for fun, engaging, and informative content.

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Season 3 Grand FINALE

Join us at the bottom of the garden for a first look at;

• Universal Studios London
• Beast Games
• Switch 2
• E-Bikes

and the usual , Fishpond of Feedback, Gno-it-all Gnome and.... the bad jokes!

In the grand finale of Season 3, the First Look Gnomes celebrate with a spectacular (and spectacularly bad) Eminem parody that has everyone in stitches. "Lose Your 12th" might just be Williams' magnum opus as we wrap up twelve episodes of gnomish shenanigans!

The Fish Pond of Feedback reveals exciting news – our listeners have spoken, and the Gno-it-all-Gnome has received a resounding 67% vote to stay. But there's a twist! Our beloved gnome announces he's embarking on a worldwide journey in search of companionship and new experiences, dubbing it his "Wisdom is Lonely, Love Yourself" (WILLY) tour. While he won't be a regular fixture in Season 4, he promises postcards and voice notes from exotic locations around the globe.

Technology and entertainment take center stage with our First Looks. The Nintendo Switch 2 has been announced, promising GameCube compatibility that might reunite old friends for online Mario Kart Double Dash sessions. Meanwhile, Universal Studios plans to build a massive theme park in Bedfordshire by 2031, sparking debate about whether British customer service can match the American theme park experience. We also dive into the ethical dilemmas presented on Beast Games – would you take a guaranteed million dollars for yourself or risk it all for your team?

As we close the season with some genuinely terrible jokes, we tease upcoming e-bike adventures and potential format changes for Season 4. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering us, there's never been a better time to subscribe and join our gnomish community. Email your first looks and feedback to [email protected] – and if you want to reach our traveling gnome, just put "Willy" in the subject line!

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We dive into the world of barbecue season, sharing our experiences of selecting the perfect outdoor cooker and essential tips for successful grilling.

• Choosing the right barbecue – weighing up gas versus charcoal options
• Three essential barbecue hacks: herbs on coals for flavour, lemon and salt for cleaning, and baking soda to prevent rust
• Using your child's comfort toy (like Cecil the dog) as a negotiation tool for bedtime battles
• Experiencing the dreaded "Code Brown" bath time incident
• Visiting Dynamite Brewery, a hidden microbrewery under a viaduct in Cornwall

Don't forget to send in your feedback to our fish pond of feedback and share your thoughts, questions, and own first looks with us at [email protected].

Join us at the bottom of the garden for a first look at;

• Dynamite Valley Brewery
• A code brown
• First BBQ of 2025

And our...Tips for Dads!

And of course...the Dad jokes (sorry, not sorry)

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We celebrate our 10th episode of Season 3 with an unexpected discovery of our international popularity, ranking as the #6 comedy podcast in Laos. The episode features beer tasting, wrestling adventures, Formula One predictions, and the return of the Gno-it-all Gnome.

• Thirsty First: Sampling "Naughty and Nice" Chocolate Stout from Vocation Breweries, scoring a solid 9/10 
• Feedback reveals listeners in surprising locations including Valencia, Hanoi, Taipei, and Bratislava
• Craig shares taking his son to his first WWE live event, describing it as "pure pantomime" with great entertainment value
• Detailed Formula One 2025 season predictions, listing all 20 drivers with McLaren tipped for success
• The Gno-it-all Gnome answers a listener question about dealing with a partner who hoards possessions
• Discussion about potentially refreshing some podcast segments for future episodes....

- A Bonus First Book Look;

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Ever wondered what happens when two dads combine their love of gardening, sports, and beer with the daily adventures of parenthood? Our latest episode takes you on a journey from a hilariously disastrous beer opening to ambitious Japanese garden designs and the quiet triumph of growing your first cucumber.

Williams shares his adventures at Plymouth Hoe and Britain's largest aquarium, where his two-year-old son's wide-eyed "hiya" greetings to fish remind us all how children transform ordinary experiences into magical discoveries. Meanwhile, our other host reveals plans for an elaborate Japanese garden complete with Acer trees and koi ponds—a project reflecting the patience and long-term thinking that parenthood often inspires.

The episode delivers surprisingly practical wisdom for fellow dads: gardening isn't just about plants, it's about finding rare moments of uninterrupted solitude. "If I'm outside gardening, I can get three to four hours without seeing any of them," one host confesses, while explaining how children need nothing more elaborate than pebbles or bits of food to fuel their boundless imagination.

Perhaps most touching is the moment when a lifelong dream comes true—Newcastle United finally winning a trophy after 30 years of waiting—only to be immediately overshadowed by a toddler's encounter with a table corner. This perfect encapsulation of parenthood's priority-shifting power reminds us that the greatest victories are sometimes the smallest ones.

Join us for laughter, insights, and the kind of authentic dad conversations that make you feel less alone in your parenting journey. Whether you're designing gardens, visiting aquariums, or just trying to open a stubborn beer can, we're right there with you.

Join us for a first look at

• - The Hoe, Plymouth
• - National Maritime Aquarium 
• - New Series of Gardener's World 2025
• - Newcastle United win the Carabao Cup

And your usual

Thirsty First
- Seven Brothers - Marshmallow Stout

& Tips for Dads!

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A mix of hilarious dad jokes, parenting tips, and tales of adventure await. We tackle listener feedback and the art of finding balance in family life, punctuated by laughter and reflections. 

• Welcome to First Look Gnomes: The absurdity of parenting 
• Tips for parents from our latest experiences 
• Bad dad jokes that make you groan or laugh 
• Engagement with listeners in our Fish Pond of Feedback 
• Discussing the ‘temperature war’ in relationships 
• Exploring new beers and what makes them unique 

Stay connected with us, share your stories, and embrace the joy of parenting!

Join us for a First Look at;

• Thirsty Thirst The Misfits
• Winter Sun Holidays
• Colourblocks
• The Sopranos

& the Gno-it-all gnome answers your questions!

Write in to [email protected] with your questions, feedback or first looks.

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Join us as we navigate through both calamity and comedy in this lively episode! 

We recount our personal experiences dealing with Storm Eowyn and the cascading chaos it brought to our lives. From roofs torn off to power outages.

In the spirit of every diligent dad, we compile a must-have toolkit featuring everything from the essential torch for night adventures to trusty duct tape for quick fixes. Each item has a story, and we discuss how these tools can help navigate both daily challenges and unexpected emergencies. 

We even weave in our classic segment of dad jokes, promising to keep laughter alive, even in dark times. As we share our silly stories, we invite listeners to partake as well! What’s your most outrageous dad moment? What tools do you consider irreplaceable? 

Tune in for a memorable mix of insight, humour, and relatable dad experiences. Don’t forget to respond with your own stories or laughs; it isn’t just our journey; it’s all of ours! 

Be sure to subscribe, tune in, and let’s keep this dad community thriving!

Join us for a first look at;

• Storm Eowyn
• Lemon Trees

A thirsty first of 

https://www.toastbrewing.com/

And Tips for Dads!

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Our cherished gnome hosts seem to have taken an unexpected holiday in Fuerteventura, leaving listeners in suspense about their whereabouts and the next episode....

Write in to [email protected] with your first looks, questions for the gno-it-all gnome , Dad jokes or feedback for the fishpond.

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