Things People Do

Things People Do

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  • Classic: About Bodyguards

    This is a classic episode, back from when we had no listeners and when Joe used to record the show from his car. Our guest this week is Kate, who is a professional bodyguard and tells us everything we've ever wanted to know about keeping celebrities alive.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

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    43 min
  • About Crufts: Meet Maisie, champion of the worlds biggest dog show (who also pooed on her victory lap)

    It's Crufts week, and we are honoured to have the the 2020 champion, Maisie the Dachshund in the studio. Not only is Maisie a winner, but she became famous for being the first dog ever to do a poo during her victory lap. Her owner Kim, who owns a whopping 25 dogs, is here to tell us all about the secrets of Crufts and to recall their glorious victory. She also has massive headteacher vibes and puts Joe in his place as well... which is always nice.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

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    55 min
  • Things People Did, with Fern Brady: Flower potions, stealing toothpaste from Boots and 'The Kinky Wrinkly'

    Before her time as a comedian and award-winning writer, Fern Brady did a lot of weird jobs. She made flower potions at a psychic fair, worked in a sex shop that sold hilariously titled pornos, had a Saturday shift at a bookies full of crying men and... well, Boots. We're live, back at The Clapham Grand to delve into all of that, as well partake in some lengthy discussions about magic mushrooms and 'poophoria'. Strap in...

    To order a copy of Fern's book, 'Strong Female Character', click here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/strong-female-character/fern-brady/9781914240478

    To buy tickets to her live tour, click here: https://fernbradycomedian.com/

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  • About Painter Decorators: Elephant breath, fifty shades of white and 'the begrudged husband'

    This week, our guest is Ruth, a professional decorator who rocks a pair of pink overalls and loves inspecting the paintwork in nightclub toilets! In this episode, we discover why there is more to the job than 'slapping a bit of paint on the walls' (Joe's words), why there are so many different shades of white, and how to actually wallpaper a wall. There is also a lot of talk about elephant breath, among other weirdly named colours.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  • Classic: About Opera Singers

    This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Today, Joe and Tom meet opera singer Rob Murray to chat Pavarotti, how you sing from your balls and why the Sydney Opera House isn't all that. Plus there's some world class singing (from Rob) and a story about Frank Bruno.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    53 min
  • About The Tower of London: Guarding the Crown Jewels, Anne Boleyn's ghost and ravens stealing crisps from kids

    Our guest today is Ross, who is a Warden at The Tower of London. This episode is nothing short of a fascinating (and absolutely bonkers) history lesson that involves elephants drinking wine, Anne Boleyn's ghost, William the Bastard aka Conqueror, and a bloke called Colonel Blood who tried to steal the Crown Jewels and ended up being the King's best mate. Plus, we learn what is the actual point of a Beefeater.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    59 min
  • Things People Did, with Jen Brister: Homebase, data entry and selling fancy cakes

    We're back at The Clapham Grand, and this time our guest is the excellent Jen Brister. Jen has done a lot of jobs, and 99% of them have been 'mind numbingly boring'... or, ideal for Things People Did, whichever way you look at it. Data entry, call centres, Homebase, working in a plastic factory - we've got it all covered in this podcast. Go and check out Jen's most recent comedy special 'The Optimist', by clicking here: https://800pgr.lnk.to/JenIN

    To listen to her podcast 'Memory Lane', click here: https://podfollow.com/1525239847

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  • About Hostage Negotiators: How to remain calm when dealing with kidnappers and terrorists

    Who would you call if your family member was being held hostage, and their kidnappers were demanding 50 million pounds in exchange for their safe return? We'd recommend Scott, who is a professional hostage negotiator, and probably the calmest man we've ever met. He talks about the art of persuasion, negotiation and keeping your cool in extremely high pressured situations. There are some mind boggling stats and stories in this one, enjoy.

    To order a copy of Scott's book, 'Order Out of Chaos', click here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/order-out-of-chaos/scott-walker/9780349434988

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min
  • Classic: About Car Salespeople

    This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Joe and Tom meet car salesman Lloyd this week, and most of their questions seem to come from watching Danny DeVito in Roald Dahl’s Matilda. There’s also a story about Lloyd getting offered sexual favours for a discount, and more than one dig at the Vauxhall Mokka.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min
  • About Celebrity Stylists: Red carpet meltdowns, Lady Gaga's meat dress and how to be more fashionable

    Ever wondered why Brad Pitt always looks good? How much celebrities spend on their red carpet outfits? Why Lady Gaga once wore a dress made just of meat? Well, our guest this week is Krishan, who is a celebrity stylist and can answer all those questions. He also gives Joe and Tom a damning review of their fashion choices... about time someone did, really.

    We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod

    If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform

    To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3sAX0xR

    On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/thingspeopledo

    To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo

    To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and Tiktok

    Send us your ideas for the show, and questions for Joe and Tom to [email protected]

    Music courtesy of BMG Production Music

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    57 min

About Things People Do

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Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do.

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