Planet Porky

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones take you on the latest exciting adventure up to Planet Porky!

Topics today include: Covid chaos in Henry's musical, going to the ballet, Adele falling to pieces, ticket prices for reunion tours, The Searchers, Liz Jones' latest escapades, why attractive people tend to do better in life, Ghislaine Maxwell's confidence, Dame Judi Dench, trips to the cinema not being what they used to, how almond milk may be damaging to your health, the latest superfoods, James McCartney, Beatles NFT's facing a legal wrangle, Julian Lennon's autobiography plans, Simon Cowell's fading star, why Steve Harley never played the Phantom of the Opera, Michael Crawford's extraordinary talents, and why the popularity of the bungalow is on the rise. It's the podcast that's too big to be contained by just a single floor, it's Life on Planet Porky. 

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return to the helm of Life on Planet Porky with more fun and frivolous yet sensible and serious conversation.

Topics include: Restrictions being lifted, Brent Sadler's personal life, campaigning for the next Everton manager, Brian Jones' penchant for penning letters, graveyards, the debateable genesis of the song 'Eleanor Rigby', Heidi Klum's 'music' career, Emma Raducanu's new sponsorship deal, the latest development in the heart-breaking story of Anne Frank, working from home coming to an end, Porky's new TV gig, Bono's dislike of his own music, writing a blog, hedge funds, whether the 60s was a bit of a myth, a surprising apology Porky once received from an editor, the unique nature of sharing stories with journalists, and Rowley Gribben. It's the podcast that'll eat fish and chips wherever it likes, it's Life on Planet Porky.   

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

It's time for the latest comment and conversation from Planet Porky courtesy of Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones.

Topics today include: the rising sun, Simon Cowell's engagement, Kelly and Baker on stage, John Bishop, 60-years of the Rolling Stones, Robbie Williams' hair transplant fears, how the newspapers suffered from the launch of social media, Patti Boulaye, talent shows, Ant and Dec's image, philandering with the makeup artist, the impending threat posed by Putin's Russia, art smuggling, the Duchess of Cambridge's 40th birthday bash, Jack Grealish's love life, and heart transplants of the porcine variety. Chop chop and get downloading! It's the podcast that doesn't hog the limelight; it's Life on Planet Porky.  

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

It's the first Planet Porky of 2022 as Lesley-Ann Jones joins Mike Parry in the hot seat once again for their unique look at some of the week's big stories. 

Topics include: keeping hold of your old phone, modern device complications, drinking in converted churches, Henry VIII controversy, Bill Wyman's collections, challenges for fans wanting to pay their respects, David Bowie's catalogue being sold, Paul McCartney's grounding, merchandise not signed by the relevant celebrity, Lady Colin Campbell, the death of Janice Long, Amanda Holden's daughter taking up modelling and loads more. It's the podcast that can never be accused of phoning it in, it's Life on Planet Porky. 

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Bring in the New Year the only way you should - with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones on Planet Porky.

Topics include: The days of all night partying, how attending soirees as a singleton differs between the sexes, Mary Hopkin, why music and TV producers don't always justify their titles, a new year but the same old COVID, a debate about the future of the virus, Cheryl Cole, celebrities who stay humble, Heather Mills' media absence, Macca's love of marriage, hopes for 2022, postal problems, the lack of high street banks, Il Divo, the Penlee lifeboat tragedy, Ben Affleck's disgraceful antics, Margaret of Argyll's sexual appetite, polyamory, and Porky's unhealthy love of deep fried fish. It's the podcast that would rather you were roasted, it's Life on Planet Porky.

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

And from everyone at Planet Porky, have a very Happy New Year and a healthy and prosperous 2022! 

It's a very Happy Christmas from Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as they see you into the festive season with their latest offering, direct from Planet Porky.

Topics include: Postal problems during the build up to the big day, re-gifting, Southern dis-Comfort, The Wurzels, cider lollies, Simon Cowell's latest offering, winning money on TV, how Porky discovered a 'Chaser', Howard Blake, Walking in the Air, the laziness of 'Review of the Year' features, Piers Morgan's new career, Stingray, the Last Temptation of Christ, the difference between faith and religion, Jimmy Carr and his new show, how one particular scenario would see Prince Harry become King, Charles Dickens, overpopulation, Enid Blyton's terrible parenting, and Margaret Thatcher's children. It's the podcast that'll come down your chimney and fill your sack, it's Life on Planet Porky! 

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

From all of us at Planet Porky - have a very Happy Christmas!

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring you more festive greetings with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky!

Topics on today's episode include: having a low key Christmas, Porky's dental issues, rock's 'Me Too' moment, Roger Taylor's insecurities, the return of the vol-au-vent, speaking with your mouth full, Baileys Irish Cream, choosing a favourite cocktail, Xmas carol services, how to measure intelligence, instinct vs. intellect, working from home, Mike Nesmith, 'men-only' darts nights, why the public are lukewarm for Sir Lewis Hamilton, what constitutes a sport, changing room gender issues, LAJ's favourite public lavatories, and stories of sordid relations in the ladies...it seems someone's having a 'hot flush'. It's the podcast that'll pull your chain but won't drive you round the bend, it's Life on Planet Porky.  

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

It's time for another very exciting edition of Life on Planet Porky with the Porkmeister himself, Mike Parry and the Rock Chick Writer Extraordinaire, Lesley-Anne Jones. 

Topics today include: LAJ's pre-Christmas all-star lunch, the alleged Downing Street party, Allegra Stratton, the UK's drug crisis, taking LSD, Harry and Meghan being completely out of touch, Angela Rayner's sex appeal, Dylan Thomas' drunken antics, John Miles, the difficulty of organising a trip to Australia in the current climate, Barbados, the new Chinese Empire, Porky's Mick Jagger chase, why it was uncouth to share stories on Fleet Street, a disgraceful boating tale, the enduring appeal of the Beatles, and Kate Garraway's resilience. It's the podcast that stands the test of time, it's Life on Planet Porky.   

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones get stuck into more topics for your delectation as Life on Planet Porky returns. 

Subjects include: Porky's kilt kerfuffle, Manet vs. Monet, not feeling festive, excessive Christmas present giving, re-timer glasses, sleep tips, Elton John and Rod Stewart's ongoing feud, Carnegie Hall, a remarkable wedding ring recovery, Damon Albarn, digging under your basement, Jeremy Clarkson, being thrown out of Sting's house, the death of Frank Williams, how to battle on despite major adversity, science about the size of your wine glass, and why attractive men don't always need to be seen with attractive women. It's the podcast that looks as good as it sounds, it's Life on Planet Porky. 

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you! 

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back for more exciting tales from Planet Porky.

Topics today include: Henry's professional panto debut, HOGO syndrome, Benny Hill making a return, craving a past that didn't exist, Freddie Mercury's enduring legend, stereoscopy, the death of Mick Rock, getting vertigo from an observation deck, the cost of a pint in London, Don Black, the art of writing lyrics, how the subscription services are taking over, single sex awards, The Princes and The Press, Tom Stoddart, council tax increases in Wales, and Porky's caravan of love. It's the podcast that welcomes you knocking even when it's rocking, it's Life on Planet Porky.  

Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky or Mike is: @MikeParry8 while you can find Lesley-Ann: @LAJwriter.

Or you can email us questions or comments to: [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!