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Season 2 Episode 54

The boy's are back today with special guest Actor Amy Trigg.

Born in 1992 in Witham, Essex, Amy was obsessed with theatre before she could even spell “Shakespeare.” Born with spina bifida and a wheelchair user from day one, she’s never let a stage—literal or metaphorical—stop her from owning her moment.

Amy made history as the first wheelchair user to graduate from Mountview Academy’s performance course. Since then, she’s been rewriting the script for what’s possible: from commanding the stage in The Glass Menagerie and The Who’s Tommy to slaying Shakespeare with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Juliet and Biondella like no one else could.

And let’s talk The Little Big Things—the hit musical that earned her the 2024 Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical. That's right. A standing ovation for talent, representation, and a damn good performance.

On this podcast, Amy dives into bold chats with Martin and Patrick, reflects on backstage chaos, celebrates disability pride, and proves that life isn’t about waiting in the wings — it’s about rolling straight into the spotlight.

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Season 2 Episode 52

The boys are back, and this week they're joined by a special guest: Mr. Steve Read, who shares his powerful and deeply personal story of surviving a sudden cardiac arrest.

Steve recounts the harrowing experience—from the moment he collapsed on the Isle of Wight to waking up in a cardiac ward on the mainland, having been airlifted for emergency treatment.

Following a long and challenging recovery, including struggles with his mental health, Steve found a renewed sense of purpose. He went on to establish the IOW Defibrillators charity, an initiative dedicated to placing publicly accessible defibrillators across the Isle of Wight—for residents, businesses, communities, and visitors alike.

IOW Defibrillators Charity

Founded in 2017 after Steve Read’s sudden cardiac arrest, the charity was born from a simple but urgent realisation: rapid access to defibrillators and the ability to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death.

Since then, the charity has gone from strength to strength, powered by the support of local businesses and the wider community. Today, there are over 186 publicly sited defibrillators across the Isle of Wight, with more being added regularly—ensuring more lives can be saved when every second counts.

https://iowdefibrillators.uk

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Season 2 Episode 53

The boys are back on their own today—no guests—just an important update on Martin’s health.

Since their last conversation, Martin received some difficult news: his cancer has spread once again, this time to a different area of his lung. His oncologist discussed the possibility of joining a new clinical trial involving a drug similar to Lorlatinib, which Martin had previously taken.

Before beginning this potential new treatment, Martin needed to travel into the city for a consultation at The Royal Marsden Hospital, where the drug is currently part of a clinical trial.

In today’s episode, Martin and Patrick reflect on that visit—who Martin met with, what happened during the consultation, and what the next steps in his treatment journey might look like.

And of course, there’s still time for a bit of laughter with Martin’s Joke of the Week.

Thank you so much for listening and for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode.

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Season 2, Episode 51

It's Friday and time for Who's Tom & Dick and today the boy's have a very special guest Mr Phil Wright lead singer of 1970's band and chart topper "Paper Lace"

Paper Lace is an English Pop and Rock band formed in Nottingham, England in 1967. They achieved fame and success in 1974 when they had three UK Top 40 hit singles, including the number one hit "Billy don't be a hero". In the United States they had one number one hit with "The night Chicago died" 

PAPER LACE started in 1967 as "Music Box" the name change came about in 1970, the line-up included the two founder members Phil Wright (Lead Vocalist & Drummer) Cliff Fish (Vocalist & Bass Player) Sadly Cliff lost a 2 year battle with Cancer in 2023, after much discussion and a period of mourning their loss, the band decided to carry on with a new bass player Dale Corcoran, and together with Phil Hendriks (Vocalist & Guitar) and Dave Major (Vocalist & Keyboards) 

Phil Wright is still the original singer and drummer, his voice sounding remarkably much the same as it did in 1974. He and Cliff sang and played on Paper Lace's big hits in the 1970's, all other bands using the name "Paper Lace" are non-official tribute acts not affiliated with Phil or the original Band.

Listen to Phil as he openly and honestly speaks with Martin and Patrick about his life in the band and what he's up to today, this is an honest interview and we hope you find interesting.

https://www.original-70s-paper-lace.com

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Season 2 Episode 50

The Boy's are back in town (no guest this week), Martin gives us a full update on his recent visit to see his Oncologists "Dr P" for an update on his health, Cancer and the results of his most recent Cancer Scan.

The results didn't go the way things had been planned and Martin receives the news that a visit to the "Royal Marsdon Hospital" in Chelsea London is required. 

The Royal Marsden Hospital is a specialist National Health Service oncology hospital in London based at two sites in Brompton, in Kensington and Chelsea, and Belmont in Sutton. It is managed by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and supported by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Listen to Martin as he tells us about his news and the next steps in his treatment to carry on the battle of his Stage 4 Cancer.

We do finish on a light note today with "Martins Joke of the week"

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk

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Season 2 Episode 49

The boys today enter into the world of beauty and boy could they do with some treatment.

In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome a truly inspiring guest—Natalie Worster, the visionary CEO of the Hair, Beauty and Aesthetic's Academy. Natalie’s business is a hub of creativity and learning, dedicated to helping complete beginners and seasoned professionals alike unlock their potential. Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your skills in the hair, beauty, and aesthetics industry, Natalie’s expert guidance and wide range of courses are designed to ignite your passion and propel your career forward.

Join us as we explore Natalie’s journey, her insights on mastering the craft, and how her academy is transforming lives one beauty transformation at a time. Get ready to unlock your own Matrix Magic and embrace the beauty within!

https://www.matrixbeautyacademy.co.uk

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Season 2 Episode 48

The Language of Loss

The boy's are joined again today by another special guest Debbie Briden Author of her new book "The Language of Loss"

Before retiring in October 2024, Debbie worked tirelessly for 2.5 years establishing a top-notch, bank-wide bereavement team. She spent six months researching how banks and customer service providers treat bereaved families, and we were  surprised to learn that it’s often quite shocking.

Through Debbie's involvement in external bereavement and loss training, along with her work with bereaved families, She became familiar with various grief behaviours. Her years of management experience have also given her insight into behaviours exhibited in response to loss, whether it pertains to health, wealth, or happiness; these reactions are pretty similar to those associated with grief.

Debbie has taken everything she's learned and experienced and turned it into a book. It’s not all doom and gloom—it will resonate with everyone. The book reassures readers that how they respond to any situation is normal and perfectly okay.

Debbie kindly gives us a interview today which many will find interesting and will have experienced at some stage in their lives. 

We hope you enjoy todays Podcast and hope it helps you understand grief and how you can deal with it.

Debbies book can be found on Amazon now by following the link below;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Debbie-Bryden/author/B0F48ZSGLY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Season 2 Episode 47

EACH (East Anglian Children's Hospice)

National Children's Hospice week 16th June 2025

Today the boy's are back on the road and pay a visit to the East Anglian Children's Hospice where they meet and talk to Matt Plummer (Media & PR Manager), Brad McLean (Chair of the trustee's) and Kevin Clements (Chief Executive)

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) delivers all-encompassing, lifelong care that includes a comprehensive range of services to support both bereaved and non-bereaved families. 

Their aim is to ensure the best possible quality of life for babies, children and young people. Families want their children to enjoy life and EACH believe every young person, including those receiving hospice care, needs the same things to thrive – friendship, fun, family time, activities and laughter. 

EACH hospices are happy, homely places for children to be children, and a dependable, supportive and restful space for families to be families.

Depending on a family's needs and wishes, EACH can provide care in one of their hospices, in the family home, virtually, in hospital or in the wider community. This ensures every family receives care somewhere they feel safe and comfortable.

All Their hospices are rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission' and we pride ourselves on delivering world-class care.

EACH will become "Who's Tom and Dicks" chosen charity for Season 3 2025/26.

https://www.each.org.uk/

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Series 2 Episode 46

Aids/HIV

Welcome to Who's Tom and Dick, where we share powerful stories that illuminate the human spirit and shed light on important issues. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Kimberley Dubay, (Kim) a remarkable woman whose journey through the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic offers a candid and inspiring perspective.

Kim contracted HIV in the early 1980s, a time when understanding was limited, stigma was rampant, and those living with the virus faced immense challenges both medically and socially. Her story is one of resilience, courage, and the fight to be seen and heard in a community often overwhelmed by fear and misunderstanding.

Join Martin and Patrick as we dive into her experiences, the struggles she faced, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Kim’s story is a testament to strength in the face of adversity, and we’re honoured to have her share it with us today.

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Series 2 Episode 45

Wow what can we say but this week the boy's have a very special celebrity guest hot off his current tour "New bits and greatest hits' Mr Harry Hill.

Harry Hill is a renowned British comedian, writer, and television presenter, best known for his surreal and slapstick humour. He rose to fame with his hit TV show "Harry Hill’s TV Burp", which ran for over a decade and became a cult favourite.

With a background in medicine, Harry's comedy often features quirky observations and visual gags. He has also authored several books and performed stand-up comedy worldwide, earning multiple awards for his unique style. 

With his distinctive look and comedic style, Harry Hill continues to entertain audiences across the UK and beyond and is currently on tour up and down the UK.

Harry now in his 60's tells about his rise to fame and leaving his role of doctor well and truly behind him. He tells us how he manages his live shows, (80 dates in the current tour) and creates new material scribed in his little brown book.

A great morning spent with this legend of comedy, please listen and enjoy.

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