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  • 100: A waste of space
    Porky and LAJ are back, beaming into your ears directly from Planet Porky to give you their informed take on some of the week's news and stories. Up for discussion today is: the latest from the Porkmeister's campaign to reopen the pubs, the chequered career of Stevie Nicks and the members of Fleetwood Mac, the art of filing live copy, Kylie Minogue, writing books, moving house incessantly, the Beastie Boys, Mensa's youngest member, the TV capital of Britain, Simon & Garfunkel and their strained relations and the real motives behind heading to the moon in a rocket. We all know that the only rocket that matters is the one that's about to lift off destined for Planet Porky!  

    Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    45 min
  • 99: A bee in my bonnet
    It's time for another exciting edition of Planet Porky the podcast with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Some of the people and places featured today include: George Osborne, Charles Dickens (rather living up to his name), JK Rowling, York, Niall Horan being vertically challenged, those people who take the fall for the rock and rollers, Feargal Sharkey, Tom Bradby, bumblebees we like and moths we don't and Eddie Jones' life coach. Plus there's the usual array of news, views and more in another packed instalment. Enjoy!  

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    46 min
  • 98: Getting a bit salty
    The Porkmeister Mike Parry and Rock Chick supreme Lesley-Ann Jones welcome you back to Planet Porky for more cutting-edge news and views. Today's topics include: the recent heatwave, covidiots on the beach, Angie Best, Pink Floyd, heavy smoking, eating salt, living for a long time, using your organs after death, a potential cabinet reshuffle, making money from songwriting, Led Zeppelin, Ronan Farrow's credentials, essential tips to make it in tabloid journalism and The Who. It's the pinball wizard of podcasts, it's Life on Planet Porky. 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    48 min
  • 97: Beauty's in the eye of the beer holder
    It's time for another trip to Planet Porky with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as your guides. Today's talking points include: Fray Bentos pies, addiction to coffee, Rod Stewart's trademarks, Shepherd's Bush Empire, laundry problems, ugly people, school nicknames, the Boomtown Rats, making the Sunday Times Rich List, the possibility of normal life returning, fancy swimming pools, the latest book about Prince Andrew and the sad passing of Millie Small. Meanwhile LAJ shares a stationery related misunderstanding and Porky gives us a life hack on how to iron a shirt without the presence of an iron. Inspirational stuff... 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    48 min
  • 96: The distress of the mistress
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return to ease you into the weekend with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky. Today's topics include: bogus bookshelves, maintaining professionalism in the presence of celebrity, Porky's record rage, coronavirus concerns, the curious case of Melanie Blake, Michelle Obama and fascination with first ladies, having a bit on the side, the madness of Peter Sellers, famous last words, disguising yourself for the cause and single French women. Ooh la la. 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    48 min
  • 95: Striving, thriving and driving
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back to get stuck into all the big topics on the latest Planet Porky podcast. Today they discuss: Little Richard, the varying attitudes to lockdown, Mick Jagger's chateau, Prince Andrew's lucky escape, Brian May's bum, Apple Scruffs, getting better with age, mind over matter and Russia. There's a Fleet Street tale or two too!

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    46 min
  • 94: Double standards
    Today on Planet Porky, Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss: whether it's too early to loosen lockdown restrictions, Neil Ferguson breaking his own rules, Adele's happiness, Amy Winehouse, Porky's penchant for serial killers, Tom Watson's appointment as head of UK music, Carol Decker, VE Day, WAG wars, Page 3 girls, George Clooney and Spurs' 61 double-winning side. Meanwhile Porky tells a sticky Toffee tale about a Rotterdamsel in silent distress...

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    46 min
  • 93: A bit of how's your father?
    Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return for another exciting look at Life on Planet Porky. Today they debate: when (or if) life will return to normal, calling your child Wilfred, Harry and Meghan's latest venture, the promiscuous Princess Margaret, Mary Hopkin, Amanda Holden's new release, charity singles, recording home movies, heart transplants, Sex and the City, Neil Diamond's career and The Monkees. And don't worry, there's a cracking Fleet Street tale involving Koo Stark thrown in as well! 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    46 min
  • 92: Relationship building
    It's time for another episode of Planet Porky as Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones steer you into the weekend. Today they discuss: the hopelessness of dating in lockdown, Boris Johnson's parenting skills, Prince Harry finding himself in no man's land, Andrew Morton's royal connections, why journalists stick together, Connie Booth, the future of the office, the Albert Hall, Dickie Davies and slippers. Strap in and get ready for lift off! 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    46 min
  • 91: Reflections and projections
    Porky and LAJ return for more pacy podcast action. Topics today include: 'covidiots' breaching lockdown rules, using the current time to reflect on past relationships, cutting your own hair, Woody Allen, Strictly Come Flower Arranging, spending time in the garden, manufactured girl groups, Jack Dorsey's ridiculous routine, Trump vs. Morgan, John Downing's female fixation and the enigma that is Laurence Fox. Go on - treat yourself to some light relief from these difficult times by escaping to Planet Porky... 

    Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

    You can follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky while Porky is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann can be found: @LAJwriter. 

    Meanwhile, if you'd like to send a question or comment about the show you can email: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you. 
    57 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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