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  • 130: Welcome to the club!
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back for another classic confrontation. Today they discuss: the upcoming heatwave, all male clubs, cramming into pubs, their favourite luxury restaurants, the Kardashians, whether money equals success, spending millions on your mistress, Britain's Got Talent and its judges, BBC impartiality concerns, childhood cures, Diddy David Hamilton, long singles, Guy Ritchie, Barbara Amiel, flying first class, journalistic privileges, the Fleet Street diarist, the seducer of the valleys and Bungalow Bill. It's the latest high-class episode from Planet Porky.  

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    54 min
  • 129: Protect and serve
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back to attack more of the week's pressing issues including: Extinction Rebellion's attack on the press, Kate Garraway's prolonged pain, Chrissie Hynde, the horses of Central Park, juicy truths revealed in the serialisation of LAJ's book, Gloria Gaynor, how Porky nefariously acquired his first home, Anthea Turner, Piers Morgan vs. David Walliams, protecting the pubs that famous artists started out in, professional face readers, Pippa Middleton (and people whose existence appears to be pointless), working mums with young kids, Julian Assange and why people like him attract the ladies, unfortunate familial disputes, The Only Way is Essex, becoming too big for your roots and Alastair Campbell. It's yet another podcast packing a punch, it's Life on Planet Porky!

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    50 min
  • 128: Servicing the old boiler
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones guide you through the latest topics including: getting on with life, Roger Taylor (and the name Roger), Bohemian Rhapsody vs. The Bible, the Bay City Rollers, wearing expensive jewellery, Harry and Meghan's whopping Netflix deal, dreaming that you're someone else, remembering Ian Royce, receiving and enjoying flowers, cannabis farms, Van Morrison, the crumbling BBC empire, Danny Baker's subscription service, Ready Steady Go, being married but not cohabiting, 'fallen women', the Trump family rivalry, the crazy life of Charlie Sheen, and ridiculous baby names. Meanwhile LAJ is rudely interrupted when Porky gets a visitor. It's the podcast that's full of energy, it's Life on Planet Porky!  

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    51 min
  • 127: All the Gere, no idea!
    Rabbits! It's September on Planet Porky and as usual Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones have plenty to say. Talking points today include: Alan Brazil's dramatic trip to Marbella, the incredibly sad death of Chadwick Boseman, people who die too young, whether LAJ ever had a crush on Sean Connery, the phenomenon of the debut album, showing erect penises on TV, the divisive nature of politics in the US (and whether societal change is possible), punishing celebrities for putting out doctored images of themselves, Richard Gere, gluten-free diets, autotune, a new Marc Bolan tribute album, exchanging pleasantries in the office, Sheridan Smith, celebs and their mental health issues, women's football, Melania Trump's curious demeanour and the anniversary of the biggest event of our time - the death of Princess Diana. We all remember where we were... 

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 


    54 min
  • 126: Half-naked truths
    The rockets are fired up which must mean it's time for another trip to see Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones on Planet Porky. Today's visit consists of a range of topics including: the last British interview with John Lennon, DJs as big celebrities, Brian Epstein's tragic life, the fleeting-yet-enormous success of particular magazines, going topless in public, Sean Connery turning 90, elderly people heading to the pubs, sitting down for too long, the Romans, whether Latin has a purpose, not washing for a year, Macaulay Culkin (ish), Carla Bruni, Charles and Diana's doomed relationship, working with your partner, the other 'Beatles', Barbara Bach and Ringo Starr's difficult childhood. Don't be Home Alone this weekend, take a ride to Planet Porky!   
    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    51 min
  • 125: Too much of a (not very) good thing
    Today Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones get stuck into the debauchery of the holiday season with topics including: the behaviour of footballers when they go abroad, ludicrously exorbitant bar bills, the island of Mykonos, Porky's posh-but-pricey pens, teenage trips to Benidorm, the recent spike in cocaine use, Paris Hilton, the cult of celebrity, Holly Willoughby's credentials, Ant and Dec, the man with hundreds of piercings, getting a Prince Albert, I'm a Celebrity moving to Wales (and why that shouldn't be lampooned), whether Stephen Fry is a national treasure, Boris Johnson's fatherly habits and the delights of the Ritz in Paris. It's party time on Planet Porky...get the drinks in.   

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    52 min
  • 124: Mike Parry is a fun guy!
    Welcome back to Planet Porky as Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones launch another podcast in time for the weekend. Today's topics include: LAJ's trip to the West End, social distancing, living our lives alongside Covid, Robert 'Percy' Plant, Tony Blackburn's sleeping (and eating) habits, James Blunt, mushrooms, Chanel No 5, what you buy someone who has everything, Madonna's eccentricity, Britney Spears' lack of freedom, Killing Kittens and online sex, Liz Hurley's son, Judy Wade, being a friend and journalist to the stars, Bill Clinton and his sordid behaviour and the curious life of Queen bassist John Deacon. Meanwhile LAJ gives us an update on her John Lennon book (available everywhere from the 17th September!)    

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    48 min
  • 123: On the pull with Porky
    Planet Porky has finally returned to its normal temperature just in time for Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones to bring you the latest episode. Today they discuss: Struggling to cope in the heat, LA's homelessness issue, the A-level results U-turn, Elvis' death, Marc Bolan, Dire Straits' legacy, dating someone who has kids from a previous relationship, paying £500 for a toothbrush, automatic cars, Porky's heart health, the possible closure of the Cavern Club, Sarah Brightman, George Osborne's unpopularity, switching to soya milk and Only Fools and Horses. Lovely jubbly! 

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8, @LAJwriter or @PlanetPorky or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. 
    55 min
  • 122: A different kettle of fish
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones take another look at life through the lens of Planet Porky. Today they discuss: the monsoon after the sun, the Big Mac and his Big Mac, taking advantage of staff members, A-level results and how they can impact on your future, yet another show about Princess Diana, Paul Burrell, the unbelievable work ethic behind one particular paper, Brian Blessed, working in ferocious heat, keeping it in your trousers, Nick Ferrari, why Porky and LAJ never dated, whether music should accompany horizontal refreshment, enjoying champagne in the morning, tinned sardines and Glyndebourne Festival. It's another effervescent episode of Life on Planet Porky!

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8 or @LAJwriter or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. Stay cool!
    51 min
  • 121: Blood, sweat and tears
    It's a hot and sticky episode of Planet Porky with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Today's mixture of perspiration and inspiration includes: Simon Cowell's near tragic fall and other life-changing accidents, White rhinos, LaToya Jackson, Heatwave the band, Belarus, the latest sordid revelations from the new book on Jimi Hendrix, the outrageously hot weather, photographer Dave Parker, Lando Norris and the skill of young Formula One drivers, missing the sound of the office, secretaries and their 'typing skills', song publishing, Brian Epstein's management, Julie Burchill, the 'stars' of TOWIE and whether they deserve their success, and how to enjoy a cold shower. You'll need one once you've finished listening to this episode!!

    Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    And if you'd like to contact Mike or Lesley-Ann you can do so via Twitter: @MikeParry8 or @LAJwriter or via email: [email protected]. Your questions and comments are always gratefully received. Stay cool!
    51 min

About Planet Porky

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An exciting new podcast from Mike Parry as he lets you into his madcap world twice a week alongside co-host Lesley-Ann Jones. All visitors are welcome to Planet Porky.

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