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🇬🇧 REMEMBRANCE DAY SPECIAL | WAR STORIES, BROTHERHOOD & FULL METAL JACKASS 🎖️

Would you be brave enough to go to war? And why can men risk their lives for their mates but struggle to admit they're not OK?

This week on Hear Me Out Podcast, we're doing something a little different.

With two former servicemen around the table and one civilian whose closest experience of combat is Call of Duty, we're talking about military life, Remembrance Day, the bonds formed through service and the sacrifices made by those who never came home.

There's plenty of laughs, outrageous military banter and arguments about the greatest war films ever made. But there's also a serious conversation about courage, men's mental health and whether we're doing enough for our veterans.

🦖 FIRST UP – WE RAISED OVER £2,000 FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH!

Our first-ever charity fundraiser was a success! We hit the streets dressed as dinosaurs, raised over £2,000 online and received incredible support from our local community.

A massive thank you to everyone who donated, ran, shared our posts or supported us along the way. Special thanks to The Victoria, The Navigation, The Wiggy and The Beacon for getting involved.

And yes, running in inflatable dinosaur costumes was an absolutely terrible idea! 😂

🎙️ WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE?

🍺 PUB CHAT & MILITARY BANTER

• Who would survive basic training out of the three of us?

• Army vs Navy vs RAF – who's got the easiest life?

• The biggest military bullshitters and stolen valour

• The military habits that never leave you

• Saving Private Ryan, Fury, Platoon, Lone Survivor and the greatest war films ever made

🔥 HEAR ME OUT – THE BIG DEBATES

• Which branch of the armed forces has the toughest job?

• Are we better at remembering fallen soldiers than supporting those who survived?

• What does the poppy really represent?

• Are soldiers genuinely fearless, or just better at dealing with fear?

❤️ THE DEEP CONVERSATION

"Why is it easier for a man to say I'd take a bullet for you than to say I'm not doing alright?"

We discuss the invisible battles veterans can face, the difficulty of adjusting to civilian life, the importance of brotherhood and why asking for help can take just as much courage as facing danger.

We also ask a question worth thinking about:

If the people who sacrificed their lives for our freedom could see the world we've built today, would they be proud?

🎬 FULL METAL JACKASS – THE REMEMBRANCE DAY QUIZ

Two former soldiers. One civilian. Thirty questions about war films, military history and life in the armed forces.

Surely the ex-military lads have got this covered?

Not quite! 😂

Expect terrible answers, spectacular arguments and a shocking struggle to remember some pretty important dates.

💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Have you served in the military? Has someone in your family served? What does Remembrance Day mean to you?

Share your experiences in the comments. We'd love to hear your stories.

And while you're there, suggest a forfeit for Fish after failing to complete his 50-mile charity running challenge! 😂

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We remember those who served, those still serving, those who returned carrying invisible scars and those who never came home.

It's not about glorifying war. It's about understanding the true cost of peace.

Lest We Forget. 🌹

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🦖 DINOSAURS, CHARITY RUNS & CONTROVERSIAL OPINIONS! | HEAR ME OUT PODCAST 🎙️

We dressed as dinosaurs, took on a charity running challenge, raised over £2,000 for Prostate Cancer Research UK… and somehow STILL managed to argue about who actually completed their runs! 😂

Welcome back to Hear Me Out, where three mates sit down for honest conversations, ridiculous arguments, controversial opinions and plenty of laughs.

This week, we're celebrating our fundraising efforts, calling out Fish for his questionable running evidence, and tackling everything from Christmas decorations in October to bare-knuckle boxing and whether we should preserve the darker parts of history.

🦖 THE CHARITY CHALLENGE

Before the fun run, we'd already raised over £2,000 for Prostate Cancer Research UK!

A massive thank you to everyone who donated, bought a badge, supported the challenge or helped spread the word. We couldn't have done it without you.

But there's one question that still needs answering…

If it's not on Strava, did the run even happen? 👀

🍻 PUB CHAT & WEEKLY WINS/FAILS

🇪🇸 Fish returns from San Sebastián with stories of incredible food and an airport security disaster.

🍺 The lads explain how a planned podcast recording turned into an unexpected pub crawl.

🥊 Is bare-knuckle boxing more dangerous than traditional boxing?

⚽ Is Harry Kane really one of the best footballers in the world?

🌍 We discuss suspected foreign intelligence activity and how countries should respond.

🏛️ Should controversial historical landmarks be preserved or destroyed?

🔥 HEAR ME OUT — YOU DECIDE!

🎃 What does the "trick" in trick or treat actually mean?

🎄 Should Christmas celebrations be banned until after Remembrance Sunday?

🚗 Are drivers who deliberately speed up to stop you merging the worst people on the road?

🎉 Are Halloween parties better than New Year's Eve parties?

💙 Should prostate cancer screening become routine at a certain age?

These are the everyday arguments that divide friendships, relationships and the nation. We want YOUR opinions!

💙 MORE THAN JUST A PODCAST

Behind the jokes and arguments, this episode is about something much bigger.

We took on our running challenge to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer, a cause that affects thousands of men and their families.

If our ridiculous dinosaur costumes encourage even one person to have a conversation about their health, it's been worth it.

👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION

💬 Did Fish complete his running challenge, or does he deserve a forfeit?

🎄 When should Christmas officially start?

🥊 Would you ever watch bare-knuckle boxing?

💙 What are your thoughts on routine prostate cancer screening?

Drop your answers in the comments. We read them!

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Should EVERYONE be allowed to become a parent? And why are good dads sometimes forced to fight just to see their own children? 💔

This week on Hear Me Out, Fish, Foxy and Kyle tackle some of the biggest questions we've asked on the podcast so far.

From protecting children and fighting for fathers' rights to whether the school system is failing the next generation, this episode gets seriously deep.

But don't worry, there's still plenty of ridiculous stories, questionable opinions and the usual pub-style banter along the way! 🍻

🍺 SECTION 1 – WINS, FAILS & GENERAL PUB CHAT (00:00)

The lads are back, and our 50-mile running challenge for Prostate Cancer Research is nearly complete!

We've smashed our original £1,000 target, we're closing in on £2,000, and Fish is still getting grief about his running.

Plus:

🪄 We meet Phil Jester, a magician who completely blows our minds!

🚗 Another speeding ticket and another reason to take the piss.

🤖 A Brazilian man reportedly travels 1,200 miles to meet his dream woman, only to discover she's AI!

👵 A 77-year-old woman takes on three would-be robbers.

🇫🇷 The lads discuss some of the wildest footage they've seen from protests in France.

🔥 SECTION 2 – HEAR ME OUT! (24:39)

This week's listener dilemmas bring some heated debates and surprisingly emotional conversations.

🌺 Should the remembrance poppy ever be used to make a political statement?
The lads debate the meaning of remembrance and whether the poppy should be left alone.

🛒 Are people who abandon shopping trolleys in car parks the worst kind of people?
Surely it isn't that difficult to put your trolley back!

💔 Should you expose your best friend for cheating?
A listener discovers her friend is having an affair and is now being used as an alibi. Does loyalty mean keeping quiet?

🍺 Are we losing our British heritage?
The lads discuss the future of Marston's brewery, Burton's brewing history and the decline of traditional pubs.

🧠 SECTION 3 – THE DEEP CONVERSATION (43:49)

This week we ask some uncomfortable questions.

👶 Should society be able to stop someone becoming a parent if there's a serious risk they'll neglect or abuse their children?

Who decides? Can people change? And where is the line between protecting vulnerable children and allowing the government too much control?

We also discuss whether parenting classes, first aid and practical life skills should be taught in schools.

💔 HOW LONG SHOULD A FATHER HAVE TO FIGHT TO SEE HIS CHILDREN?

We share an emotional story about a father who spent years fighting to see his children before eventually giving up the legal battle.

Not because he stopped loving them, but because the fight was destroying him.

It raises some heartbreaking questions:

• Can children become weapons in a relationship breakdown?

• What happens to a father's mental health when he feels powerless?

• Can you ever get back the years you've missed with your children?

• Why aren't we talking about this more?

This is one of those conversations that reminds us why we started Hear Me Out.

Sometimes men don't need someone to fix everything. They just need someone willing to listen.

🎮 SECTION 4 – FACT OR F*CK OFF! (1:05:04)

The game is back!

🐔 Can a chicken survive 18 months without its head?

🐙 Do octopuses really have three hearts?

🌍 Can you see the Great Wall of China from the moon?

🥔 Was the inventor of the Pringles can buried in one?

🦈 How many bones does a shark have?

Some unbelievable facts, some complete nonsense and a very questionable scoring system!

🏃 OUR HALLOWEEN CHARITY PUB RUN – 31ST OCTOBER!

We're raising money for Prostate Cancer Research, and we'd love you to join us!

📍 Starting at The Victoria, Burton upon Trent
🕛 12:00 PM
🍻 Route: The Victoria → The Navigation → The Wiggy → The Beacon Hotel

Come along in fancy dress, join the run, have a pint or simply come and say hello!

Every donation makes a difference.

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Why is it that when a family loses a baby, everyone checks on the mum… but nobody asks how the dad is coping? 💔

This week on Hear Me Out, the lads go from arguing about Batman, football and the world's most ridiculous trends to one of our most personal conversations yet.

There's plenty of laughs, questionable opinions and absolute nonsense, but this episode also tackles something that doesn't get talked about enough: the grief men experience after losing a baby.

🍺 WINS, FAILS & GENERAL PUB CHAT

Kyle's back, Fish has had another nightmare with cars, and our 50-mile running challenge for Prostate Cancer Research is starting to take its toll!

We've got injuries, sore feet, a bit of friendly competition and some brilliant support from the people joining us along the way.

Plus:
🎢 A wasp attack at Alton Towers that couldn't have happened at a worse time.

🦇 Who was actually the best Batman?

🤯 Why are some Russian men apparently paying to get cauliflower ears?

🍫 Willy Wonka, game shows and films that deserve to become reality.

🔥 HEAR ME OUT…

This week's listener dilemmas get everyone arguing!

🎵 Can you separate the art from the artist?
If someone has done something terrible, can you still enjoy their music or films?

🗣️ Why do people argue the exception instead of the rule?
Are we genuinely trying to understand different opinions, or are we just desperate to win arguments?

🛒 Is avoiding someone you know in Tesco acceptable?
Sometimes you just want to get your shopping and go home without a 20-minute conversation!

🍻 Should you stop organising everything for your mates?
If you're always the person arranging nights out, is it time to stop and see who actually makes an effort?

⚽ Is Pep Guardiola overrated?
Has Pep proved he's one of football's greatest managers, or has having unlimited resources made his job easier?

❤️ DEEP CONVERSATION — THE GRIEF NOBODY TALKS ABOUT

This week, during Baby Loss Awareness Week, we have an emotional conversation about miscarriage, losing a baby and how fathers cope with grief.

One of the lads opens up about his own experience and the guilt he felt for struggling emotionally while trying to be strong for his partner.

We ask some difficult questions:

💔 Why do men feel guilty for grieving?

💔 Does being the strong one mean you never get the chance to process your own loss?

💔 What happens when you've spent so long supporting everyone else that you've forgotten to look after yourself?

💔 How important is having a group of mates you can genuinely open up to?

This isn't about taking anything away from what mothers experience. It's about recognising that dads grieve too, and nobody should feel ashamed of needing support.

We also ask another question that might make you think:

Why does it always take a funeral for us to make time for the people we love?

We're all guilty of saying, "We need to catch up soon."

But how often do we actually do it?

If there's someone you've been meaning to call, message or meet for a pint, maybe this is your reminder to do it.

🏃 50 MILES FOR PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH

Our October challenge continues! We're each attempting 50 miles to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer research.

We're also planning a Halloween fun run/pub run for 31st October at 12pm, with more details to follow.

If you'd like to support us, please use the fundraising links on our socials. Every donation and share means a lot.

👇 GET INVOLVED

Have you experienced baby loss or struggled to open up about grief? You're welcome to share your experience in the comments or message us privately.

And for everyone else…

Who's the greatest football manager of all time — Pep Guardiola or Arsène Wenger?

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Why are men so good at looking after everything except themselves?

This week on the Hear Me Out Podcast, the lads are back around the table for another episode of ridiculous arguments, controversial Hear Me Outs, proper pub banter and a conversation that could genuinely save someone's life.

We start with the week's wins and fails, before getting stuck into the usual chaos, questionable opinions and arguments that probably shouldn't need arguing.

Then it's time for the Hear Me Outs…

🎤 Should you tell your mate he's terrible at singing?
If your friend genuinely believes he's good enough to enter competitions, do you encourage his dream or save him from embarrassing himself?

🤝 Is being a good friend about honesty or support?
Sometimes the truth hurts. But is letting someone make a fool of themselves actually worse?

📺 Is anime just another type of cartoon?
An innocent conversation turns into an argument about anime, entertainment and why people struggle to accept that others enjoy different things.

🗣️ Why can't people disagree anymore?
When did having a different opinion become a reason to attack someone? Surely we can disagree without falling out?

And as always, the lads manage to turn perfectly reasonable questions into completely unreasonable arguments.

Then we get deep.

💙 Why do men look after everything except themselves?

We service our cars, maintain our homes, look after our families and spend our lives making sure everything around us is working properly.

But when was the last time we checked on ourselves?

This week, we turn our attention to prostate cancer, men's health and the importance of understanding that you don't always need to feel ill for something to be wrong.

Some men can have early prostate cancer without experiencing any obvious symptoms.

And that's what makes this conversation so important.

You wouldn't ignore a warning light on your dashboard. So why do we ignore our own health?

We talk about the importance of awareness, recognising possible symptoms, understanding your personal risk and having conversations that men often avoid.

Because looking after yourself isn't selfish.

It's how you make sure you're around for the people who need you.

If this episode encourages even one bloke to learn more about prostate cancer or speak to his GP about a concern, it's a conversation worth having.

👇 YOUR TURN

Have you got a controversial Hear Me Out? A ridiculous argument with your partner? Or something you've always wanted to ask the lads?

Drop it in the comments. We might debate it on a future episode!

And if the conversation about men's health resonates with you, share this episode with a mate, your dad, your brother or someone who needs to hear it.

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50 MILES. ONE MONTH. ONE IMPORTANT REASON.

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This October, the three of us are taking on 50 miles each for Prostate Cancer Research — and considering some of us can barely walk after one run, this could be interesting.

We’ve already started raising money, the competition between us has begun, and there’s even a forfeit waiting for whoever raises the least. More importantly, we want as many of you as possible to get involved — whether that means donating, joining the team, running your own miles or simply helping us spread the word. Pasted text

But before any actual running happens… there’s plenty to argue about.

⚽ REF CAMS & THE MAN CITY DEBATE
Are referee cameras one of the best additions to football? And then we get into a much bigger argument: what punishment should clubs actually face for serious financial rule breaches? Fines? Points deductions? Transfer bans? Or something much bigger?

🤯 THE INTERNET’S GONE MAD
From suspicious stories near an RAF base to AI becoming so convincing that we may eventually stop believing anything we see online, we ask whether technology could ironically push us back towards actually living in the moment.

🔥 HEAR ME OUT…
This week's listener dilemmas include:

• Do fish know they're wet?
• Is water actually wet?
• Are fish basically underwater birds?
• Are we becoming an entitled generation?
• How fast would you let a car hit you for £10k per mph?
• Should ALL public toilet exit doors be push doors?
• Should Britain help people at home before increasing foreign aid?
• Do newborn babies actually look like anyone… or do they just look like babies?
• Is there an age where you're too old to have a footballer's name on your shirt?

❤️ HOW MUCH IS A LIFE WORTH?

Things get much deeper when we discuss the story of a mother diagnosed with terminal cancer who refused to accept there was nothing more that could be done.

After being told her options had run out, she researched alternative treatment abroad, funded it herself and continued fighting.

It leaves us with a difficult question:

When conventional treatment options run out, should patients be given more help finding experimental or overseas alternatives?

And with our own challenge underway, we finish by talking about exactly why we're running 50 miles for Prostate Cancer Research and why raising awareness amongst men matters so much. Pasted text

🍺 Real topics. Real opinions. Real laughs.

If you enjoy the episode, please LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE — it genuinely helps us reach more people.

And if you can support our 50-mile Prostate Cancer Research challenge, whether that's donating, joining the team or sharing it, we'd massively appreciate it.

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👇 QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS:
Who do you think is going to struggle the most with the 50 miles?

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This week on Hear Me Out, the lads get into ambition, success and one question that gets harder to answer the older you get:

When is enough actually enough?

Can you be completely content with your life while still wanting more? Or does becoming comfortable eventually kill the hunger that got you there in the first place?

We talk about success, discipline, family, freedom and why sometimes you need to look back at the life you wanted five years ago before convincing yourself you haven't achieved enough. Pasted text

But before things get deep… there's plenty of absolute nonsense.

🍺 PUB CHAT

🏃 We're running 50 miles in October for Prostate Cancer Research — and we're finishing it with a fancy-dress Halloween run and, obviously, a trip to the pub. Pasted text

🚗 Kyle finally treats himself to a new car.

👏 Fish discovers just how much a simple compliment between blokes can mean.

🐰 One of the lads has a slightly unfortunate encounter with a rabbit…

🧠 And we discover the incredible story of a man who was apparently living a normal life despite most of his skull being filled with fluid.

🔥 HEAR ME OUT

This week's listener dilemmas and debates include:

• Is this really the right world to be bringing children into?

• Should carrying and using a knife result in far tougher punishment?

• Does tea actually taste better from your favourite mug?

• How do you break up with your barber after FOUR YEARS?

• If you've finished all your work by 2pm while working from home… is putting the PlayStation on taking the piss?

• Should the middle seat on a plane be cheaper?

• And the big one — should you EVER recline your seat on a plane? Pasted text

🧠 DEEP TALK

We hear the incredible story of Nicholas Winton, who helped save 669 children from Nazi-occupied Europe — an act that ultimately affected thousands of lives. Pasted text

Then we ask:

At what point do you finally have enough?

Enough money.
Enough success.
Enough stuff.
Enough recognition.

Maybe success isn't having everything.

Maybe it's being able to say:

“If my life stayed exactly as it is now, I'd be happy.”

…while still having the drive to see what's possible next.

🎲 GAME TIME

We finish with FACT OR F* OFF** — clouds weighing hundreds of tonnes, immortal jellyfish, taste-bud myths, impossible numbers of chess games and just how many times your heart beats during an 80-year lifetime.

🎙️ Hear Me Out – The Podcast

Real topics. Real opinions. Real laughs.

🍺 Pub Chat
🎤 Hear Me Outs
🧠 Deep Talk
🎲 Games & Laughs

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This week starts with burgers, VAR and absolute nonsense… but somehow ends up going a lot deeper than any of us expected.

We kick things off asking whether VAR has completely lost the plot, before moving onto the important issues in life — like whether eating a burger with a knife and fork should genuinely be a criminal offence.

Then things take a turn.

🇬🇧 Would you answer the call?
With talk of military veterans potentially being mobilised for exercises, we ask Kyle and Foxy — both former Army — whether they’d actually go back if the country called. And more importantly: if Britain genuinely needed you, would you feel a responsibility to answer?

🇺🇸 A 9/11 story worth hearing
We talk about firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran towards the Twin Towers carrying his firefighting gear after being unable to reach his crew — and the incredible legacy that followed.

☀️ Why are we covering fields in solar panels?
Should Britain be building solar farms on green land when warehouses, commercial buildings, houses and car parks have millions of square metres of unused roof space?

👀 The Social Media Loophole
One anonymous listener stopped following random attractive women because his girlfriend hated it. His solution? Female fitness influencers, hikers and travel creators. 😂
Different content… same reason for watching?

💰 Does everyone have a price?
£10,000 to shave your eyebrows?
£1 million to tattoo HEAR ME OUT across your forehead?

But then comes the bigger question:

What is the one thing no amount of money could ever buy from you?

That leads us into reputation vs integrity. Would you rather be a good person everyone thinks is bad, or a bad person everyone thinks is good?

💳 Do we actually want success — or just want to LOOK successful?
Expensive cars on finance. Designer clothes on credit. Holidays uploaded to Instagram. Are we becoming more interested in appearing wealthy than actually building wealth?

🛒 Supermarket Highway Code
Adam from Stevenage reckons trolley users should follow the rules of the road: keep left, check before pulling out and STOP BLOCKING THE BLOODY AISLE.

🌳 THE DEEP CONVERSATION

A tree grows in two directions.

Everyone admires the branches, leaves and fruit — but nobody sees the roots fighting through darkness and resistance underneath.

Maybe people are the same.

The work you do when nobody is watching is what eventually allows everyone else to see you grow.

We talk about adversity, environment, friendship, perspective and why sometimes changing the people around you can completely change the direction of your life.

And finally…

🧠 FACT OR F* OFF RETURNS**

Dolphins have names?
Turtles breathe through their arse?
Humans glow in the dark?
The entire human race could fit inside a sugar cube?!

Someone has to win. Someone has to F*** OFF.

🍺 Hear Me Out — three mates, pub-style conversations, stupid debates, uncomfortable questions and the serious stuff men don't always talk about.

If you're struggling, need advice, want to get something off your chest or have a Hear Me Out for the lads — send it in. We'll hear you out.

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Can you grieve someone who’s still alive — or are you actually grieving the future you thought you’d have?

This week on the Hear Me Out Podcast, the lads are back around the table for pub chat & ridiculous arguments

We start with an important question:

What’s the most embarrassing thing to be shit at as a man?

Throwing? DIY? Or that moment another bloke effortlessly undoes something you’ve just tightened with every ounce of strength you possess? 😂

Then it’s into the week's wins and fails — hitting 1,000 TikTok followers, celebrating local heroes, taking Dad to Wembley to see Bon Jovi, family camping, bus lane fines, parking tickets and the birth of a potentially brilliant new idea…

🏕️ HEAR ME OUTDOORS.

Then it’s time for the Hear Me Outs…

👨‍👩‍👦 If your kid terrorises the community, should YOU be punished?At what point does their behaviour become the parents' responsibility?

⏰ What's the longest you'd queue for anything?Because apparently people will sacrifice SIX HOURS for frozen yoghurt.

🍺 If your mate buys you a pint without asking, are you automatically in the round?Ryan says no. We think Ryan needs a word with himself.

✈️ If your flight is delayed because of the airport, should they feed you for free?As one listener puts it: “You trap me, you feed me.”

💷 Your mate owes you £20 from six months ago. Do you ask for it back?Or has £20 bought you a cheap lesson about that person?

🍽️ Restaurants need to stop guilt-trapping people into service charges.Should a tip be earned rather than something you awkwardly ask to remove?

Then the conversation takes a turn:

👨‍👦 Being a good parent sometimes means letting your kids fail.

Are we so desperate to protect our children from struggling that we're taking away their opportunity to build resilience?

Eventually they're going to fail at something.

Maybe childhood is exactly when they should learn that failing isn't the end of the world.

“He who says he can and he who says he can't are both usually right.”

Then we get deep.

💔 Can you grieve someone who's still alive?

An old friend. An ex. Your children growing up. Someone who changed. Even an older version of yourself.

But maybe we're not grieving what we lost…

Maybe we're grieving the future we imagined we'd have.

🪑 The Empty Chair

Think about the people you regularly sit around a table with.

Your mates. Your parents. Your partner. Your kids.

One day there will be a last time you all sit around that table together.

And none of you will know it's the last time when it's happening.

There was a last time you knocked on your mate's door asking if they were coming out.

A last time you picked your child up.

A last night out with a friendship group that eventually drifted apart.

Would we appreciate ordinary moments more if we knew which ones were the last?

That brings us back to why we started Hear Me Out.

Adult friendships can slowly disappear as life gets busier. This podcast gives us a reason to keep turning up, sit around the same table, make new memories and actually talk.

💪 And what does strength actually look like?

Is it carrying everything yourself without saying a word?

Or is real strength knowing what to carry, what to let go of and what's simply too heavy to carry alone?

👥 Finally:

Who helped create the person you are today without ever knowing they did it?

A teacher. An old boss. A mate. A grandparent. An ex. Or maybe a complete stranger whose small action changed the direction of your life.

We want to hear those stories.

And we finish with a brand-new game:

🔥 FACT OR FUCK OFF

Flamingos. Goldfish. Unicorns. Wombats. Cleopatra. Napoleon…

Is it a fact — or is it fuck off?

👇 YOUR TURN

Tell us in the comments:

Who changed the course of your life without ever realising they did it?

And keep sending us your Hear Me Outs — we might debate yours next week.

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Are we all just wasting time… and is that actually the point of life?This week on the Hear Me Out Podcast, the lads are back around the table for another episode of pub chat, ridiculous arguments, controversial Hear Me Outs and a conversation that gets surprisingly deep.We start with the week's wins and fails — including a new car, Fish rediscovering how good the British countryside actually is, and possibly one of the biggest ticket cock-ups we've had on the podcast.🎟️ Imagine travelling to Manchester to see your favourite comedian… only to discover your tickets are for TOMORROW.Somehow, Kyle manages to turn disaster into a win and gets the lads into Kevin Bridges anyway.Then it's time for the Hear Me Outs…🥩 Fat is flavour when it comes to steak.Does a fatty ribeye actually taste better than a fillet, or are you just paying extra to chew fat?🚪 Why is locking your front door normal, but wanting controlled national borders controversial?The lads debate immigration, border security and whether it's possible to discuss the subject without immediately being pushed into a political camp.⚽ Bruno Fernandes is the greatest midfielder of all time.Yes. Someone actually said it. Beckham, Giggs, Scholes, Iniesta and De Bruyne all get dragged into an argument that probably deserves its own episode.🚗 Should you have to retake your driving test when you reach a certain age?A listener's Hear Me Out sparks a debate about older drivers, motorway driving, middle-lane hoggers and whether everyone should periodically prove they're still safe behind the wheel.🚧 Then Kyle completely loses it over councils digging up roads at seemingly the worst possible time.And the listeners have sent in some absolute belters…☕ Is ordering a hot chocolate with marshmallows in a pub at 9pm on Saturday unacceptable behaviour?🗑️ If your neighbour keeps bringing your wheelie bin in, have you automatically entered into a bin contract where you're now expected to return the favour?💒 And would you spend £500 attending the wedding of an old mate you haven't properly spoken to for three years?Then we get deep.📞 When was the last time you rang your dad just to tell him you love him?After hearing about two brothers encouraging strangers to reconnect with their dads, we talk about how easily life gets in the way of the relationships we assume will always be there.Sometimes the conversation doesn't need a reason. Sometimes you should just make the call.Then comes a question that takes us somewhere completely different:Are humans capable of accepting that some things may never have an answer?That leads into religion, faith, purpose and why humans seem to need something bigger to belong to.And eventually we land on perhaps the biggest thought of the episode:⏳ What if we're all just wasting time?Working. Gaming. Going to the gym. Walking in the countryside. Watching sunsets. Building a career. Sitting in the pub.Eventually the outcome is the same.So maybe the question isn't whether you're wasting your time…Maybe it's whether you're wasting it doing something you actually enjoy.Finally, we look at the shocking idea that a significant number of homeless people can still be working — opening up a conversation about housing costs, rent, wages and whether having a job should at least guarantee you the basics of somewhere safe to live.👇 YOUR TURNDrop your best Hear Me Out in the comments. If we use yours on the podcast, we're going to start sending out little prizes and bits of merch as a thank-you.And help us hit the next milestones — 1,000 TikTok followers and 100 YouTube subscribers!👍 Like the episode💬 Join the conversation🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every SundayFollow us: @hear.me.out.pod1Pub Chat | Hear Me Outs | Deep Talk | Games & Laughs