In this episode of You’ve Been Blacklisted, Matt Black welcomes Paul Biddulph (Information Solutions) and James Cassidy (Inspired Accountancy Services / Inspired Roofing Solutions) to battle across five rounds of petty grievances, with Radio Ed stirring the pot. One nomination per round gets banished; most “wins” takes Blacklister of the Week (and the unwanted T-shirt).

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds — Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror Moments, and Songs. One blacklist per round; most round-wins = Blacklister of the Week.

Round 1 – Films: James targets Kill Bill (Volume 1) for being a “to be continued” wind-up with barely any Bill; Paul nominates Mamma Mia for being a nauseating ABBA film musical. 

Round 2 – Quotes: Paul nominates “Don’t wait for the storm to pass, learn to dance in the rain” for being overused, IKEA-core inspiration. James nominates “We did a thing” for cryptic attention-seeking posts that make you decipher the news. 

Round 3 – Nostalgia: James goes after yo-yos (three tricks, then a knotty mess). Paul nominates the decline of real bands (guitar/drums/bass) and argues we’re force-fed solo artists instead. 

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Paul blacklists AI deepfake videos (fake shark clips, “what’s real anymore?”). James blacklists self-service checkouts for “unexpected item in bagging area” stress, queues, and doing unpaid work while getting judged by the attendant. 

Round 5 – Songs: Matt’s finale comes down to James’ pick “You’re Beautiful” — James Blunt (overplayed misery), versus Paul’s pick “Trip to Trumpton” (ruined by frantic jungle/drum & bass).

Best Moments

Matt on judging: “I’ll be judging silently and unfairly.”

The password one-liners (including Matt’s infamous “not long enough” gag).

James on modern posting culture: “We did a thing… and it’s your job to decipher what they’ve done.”

The nostalgia swerve into a surprisingly sincere rant about why bands matter.

About the guest - James Cassidy

James Cassidy is the founder of Inspired Accountancy Services and Inspired Roofing Solutions, combining commercial nous with a practical, hands-on approach to helping people and businesses thrive. He supports clients with clear, no-nonsense advice, focusing on good decisions, strong foundations and long-term growth. Known for his straight talking, humour and problem-solving mindset, James brings energy and reliability to every project, whether he’s balancing the numbers or getting stuck in on-site.

About the guest - Paul Biddulph

Paul Biddulph is a technology and information specialist at Information Solutions, helping organisations use data, systems and smart thinking to work more efficiently. With a calm, practical approach, he supports clients to simplify processes, improve reporting and get the right information to the right people, without the jargon. Known for being dependable and solutions-focused, Paul bridges the gap between tech and day-to-day operations, making digital change feel clear, useful and achievable.

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

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