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Series 2 Episode 44

Heart Disease and Heart attacks are the subject of todays Podcast.

Martin & Patrick have special guest Actor Robert MacCafferty in the studio today to discuss his heart attack on the Golf course..

Robert an actor who was hired to take part in a nationwide NHS campaign says it saved his life when he realised he was having a heart attack while playing golf.

Robert McCafferty, 59, from near Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, said he began to feel his chest tighten, like indigestion or Heartburn, on the 12th hole at Chesfield Down Golf Club on 15 February this year (2025). He said he experienced the "same subtle symptoms" he had been told to act out, so knew instinctively to get help.

Originally from Glasgow, Robert filmed the advert about three years ago, a cardio surgeon advised him on his performance, to make him fully aware that "some of the symptoms are subtle".

Listen to Robert's story, you think having a heart attack is a big thing, clutching your chest and using big actions, but is it, Robert learnt a lot from acting out his Heart Attack in the movie role but that still didn't immediately trigger he thought he was having a Heart Attack.

Robert has some excellent advice well worth a listen and it may help you or others as it did him on that fateful day, some signs to help you identify a Heart attack in the making.

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Series 2 - Episode 

A TikTok star roofer from Doncaster, England faced losing his foot after it went completely numb playing in the snow with his 12-year-old son.

Terry Hill is well-known in the city for his alter-ego 'Donny Knight'. He is remembered for dressing up in a suit of armour during an England match and jumping off a bus shelter and amassed thousands of followers on TikTok as Donny_Knight, a roofer who travels the world and shares his experiences. But now he has been forced to quit his job and stop travelling after a completely life-changing ordeal prompted by his foot going numb while playing in the snow in January.

Terry, 59, said: "I had just come back from a brilliant few months of travelling all over the world From Egypt to Thailand and more, and I decided to stay home for a while to celebrate Christmas with my family. “We had snow for two days in January so I thought I would take my son and go sledging. We got up to the hill and I remember struggling to walk up it and then I couldn’t feel my feet when we got home.

"I experienced this pain a while ago on a family holiday and over the last few years, I have found it hard to walk but it had been fine for a while." Worried, Terry booked an appointment to see his GP who told him he needed to go to hospital. Terry went the next day and within 20 minutes of him explaining how his feet were numb, he was seen by the doctors.

There, they told him he was at risk of losing his left foot and was sent for a CAT scan in order to establish exactly what was going on.

To Terry's shock, the numb feet were actually a symptom of him having blocked arteries and he needed urgent heart surgery - specifically, an Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass Surgery.

"This is a rare operation that is only done for five people a year," said Terry.

Within three weeks, Terry went under the knife and had seven stents put into the top of this leg. Soon, Terry was feeling back to his usual self but it didn't last long.

He soon began to feel in pain again and became out of breath if he talked too much. He was so weak he says he could barely move.

Now Terry has been forced to give up working and travelling and has made the reluctant decision to reach out to the city for help.

Listen to Terry's un-censored story and how Terry is today post operation.

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Season 2 Episode 42

Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! 

Today, we’re back for episode II of our interview with the lovely Griff Rhys Jones to continue his fascinating stories and tales in Radio, TV and Theatre.

A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, he’s starred in iconic shows like "Not the Nine O'Clock News" and "Three Men in a Boat." Beyond the screen, Griff is also an avid traveler and a passionate advocate for the arts. Join us as we delve into his fascinating journey, explore his creative process, and share some laughs along the way!

Griffith Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, the son of Gwynneth Margaret (née Jones) and Elwyn Rhys Jones, a medical doctor. He was six months old when his family moved to West Sussex due to his father's occupation. Griff attended Conifers Primary School in Midhurst , West Sussex, before his family moved to Epping, Essex. 

Griff came in as a producer of Rowan Atkinson's show The Atkinson People with Frankie Howard, Clive Anderson and Rory McGarth, for the BBC and appeared twice on who's line is it anyway. 

Griff filled in several minor roles in the first series of Not the nine o'clock news and was brought in as a regular cast member from the second series onwards, replacing Chris Langham. 

After Not the nine o'clock news Mel Smith and Griff teamed up in 1984, and they appeared in the comedy sketch series Alas Smith and Jones. (the show's title being a pun on the American television series Alias Smith and Jones. After the first series, the two men appeared in the science fiction comedy movie Morons from outer space and then in 1989, then Wilt. 

Listen to griff explain the trials and tribulations of Radio, TV and the theatre and how recently his film with Mel Smith (Morons form outer space) was finally recognised and notably ahead of its time.

Griff was so generous with his time and had some amazing stories and tales we have split the interview into two parts, part 2 will be released next Friday, please come back and listen.

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Season 2 Episode 41

Welcome to the Who's Tom & Dick the Podcast! 

Today, we’re thrilled to have the legendary Griff Rhys Jones joining us. 

A celebrated comedian, actor, and writer, Griff has been a beloved figure in British entertainment for decades. Known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, he’s starred in iconic shows like "Not the Nine O'Clock News" and "Three Men in a Boat." Beyond the screen, Griff is also an avid traveler and a passionate advocate for the arts. Join us as we delve into his fascinating journey, explore his creative process, and share some laughs along the way!

Griffith Rhys Jones was born on 16 November 1953 in Cardiff, the son of Gwynneth Margaret (née Jones) and Elwyn Rhys Jones, a medical doctor. He was six months old when his family moved to West Sussex due to his father's occupation. Griff attended Conifers Primary School in Midhurst , West Sussex, before his family moved to Epping, Essex. 

Griff came in as a producer of Rowan Atkinson's show The Atkinson People with Frankie Howard, Clive Anderson and Rory McGarth, for the BBC and appeared twice on who's line is it anyway. 

Griff filled in several minor roles in the first series of Not the nine o'clock news and was brought in as a regular cast member from the second series onwards, replacing Chris Langham. 

After Not the nine o'clock news Mel Smith and Griff teamed up in 1984, and they appeared in the comedy sketch series Alas Smith and Jones. (the show's title being a pun on the American television series Alias Smith and Jones. After the first series, the two men appeared in the science fiction comedy movie Morons from outer space and then in 1989, then Wilt. 

Listen to griff explain the trials and tribulations of Radio, TV and the theatre and how recently his film with Mel Smith (Morons form outer space) was finally recognised and notably ahead of its time.

Griff was so generous with his time and had some amazing stories and tales we have split the interview into two parts, part 2 will be released next Friday, please come back and listen.

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Season 2 Episode 40

The Boy's are back in town having a good old chat and catch up.

Both Martin and Patrick have been poorly, so a health update is discussed including back issues and cracked feet including some remedies and treatments , rightly or wrongly.

A couple of weeks ago the boy's discussed "Things your Mother use to say" which was received well by our listeners, so Patrick has been doing some digging and research and looked into old tales and old wife tales from the past.

Do you know the meaning of;

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

"Eating Carrots improve your eyesght"

"Pregnant women should avoid cats to prevent birt defects"

Have a listen, see if any of these old sayings ring a bell and maybe you have some of your own, let us know.

It's back, "Martins Joke of the week" by popular demand.

We hope you enjoy this weeks Podcast, next week we are so pleased to have special guest Celebrity Griff Rhys Jones.

Thanks for listening.

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Season 2, Episode 39

The boy's are back in Martins sunny Garden today and discussing mens Mental health. Men are not good when it comes to their mental health, the just always seem to soldier on through the good and the bad.

Men's mental health is a significant issue, with men facing challenges like higher rates of suicide, substance abuse, and lower rates of accessing mental health support, often due to societal expectations and stigma. 

The Boy's discuss anxiety, depression, Stress and stress management, Nutrition, diet, fitness, exercise, Heart health, preventative care, Hormonal changes, substance abuse, alcohol, tobacco, drugs, aging and longevity.

• Higher Suicide Rates:
• Men have a significantly higher suicide rate than women, with suicide being the leading cause of death for men under 50. 
  
  
• Stigma and Barriers to Help:
• Men are less likely to seek help for mental health issues due to societal expectations of strength and resilience, leading to a reluctance to admit vulnerability. 
  
  
• Substance Abuse:
• Men are more likely to engage in substance abuse as a coping mechanism for mental health struggles. 
  
  
• Lower Access to Treatment:
• Despite the prevalence of mental health problems in men, they are less likely to access psychological therapies and mental health support. 
  
  
• Specific Mental Health Conditions:
• Common mental health conditions in men include depression, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use disorders. 
  
  
• Toxic Masculinity:
• Societal pressures and expectations around masculinity can contribute to poor mental health outcomes for men. 

Signs of Mental Health Problems in Men:

• Social Withdrawal: Isolating themselves from friends, family, and activities. 
  
  
• Changes in Behavior: Experiencing sudden calmness, increased risk-taking, or aggression. 
  
  
• Expressing Feelings of Hopelessness: Feeling overwhelmed, sad, or having thoughts of self-harm or suicide. 
  
  
• Changes in Appetite or Sleep: Significant changes in eating habits or sleep patterns. 
  
  
• Difficulty Concentrating: Struggling to focus or make decisions. 
  
  
• Increased Irritability or Anger: Experiencing more frequent mood swings or outbursts of anger. 

Martin has decided no joke of the week this week, he's replacing it with "Things your mother use to say" see if you remember these or can add to it.

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Season 2, Episode 38

We are delighted to welcome this weeks guest Angharad Binder(Public Health Nurse) in the agricultural sector, delivering the Rural Communities Cancer Project with Farming Community Network (FCN) & Macmillan in the South East of England.

Resources (‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign)

People in rural communities often have more advanced cancer when they are diagnosed and are 5% less likely to survive than people in urban areas.​

Farmers often won’t get checked until the last minute.​ We need your help to change this. ​

This campaign have developed a range of resources which can be utilised to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage early detection, and to back our campaign. Resources below are free to use and can be widely shared and printed off.

Download our ‘Nip it in the Bud’ campaign pack and help them to raise awareness of cancer in farming and rural communities. This contains key messages and information about how to get involved.

The FCN are involved in a UK-wide partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support which is helping to improve the support available to those living with cancer in farming communities and rural areas.

As part of this partnership FCN is working closely with Macmillan Cancer Support, including raising awareness in rural communities of the signs and symptoms of cancer and building referral bridges to and from Macmillan’s services.

Farmers, farm workers and people living in rural communities can have lower access to cancer services and support due to the nature of their work and rural life in often isolated areas.

Farmers can be particularly at-risk of certain types of cancer – such as skin cancer, prostate cancer, or cancers caused by exposure to carcinogens.

Cancer can impact a family business that may employ many people and can have significant impacts on an individual and their families – including their housing and extended family situation, or immediate welfare issues for livestock.

• FCN can be contacted in confidence on 03000 111 999, 7am-11pm, 365 days of the year. Speak to an empathetic volunteer who understands farming life.
• The Macmillan Support Line is available on 0808 808 00 00, seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.

Further information about cancer and support available is available on FCN’s FarmWell website

No Joke of the week this week but Martin has something very special lined up for next weeks Podcast, don't miss it.

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Season 2, Episode 37

It's British summertime at long last and what a great week this has been for sunshine.

Today we have another special guest Jessica Baker who suffers from an Eating Disorder, Jessica now in her mid fifties has been struggling with this since she was nine years old.

Jessica tells us open and honestly how she has coped with this eating disorder over the years telling us her highs and lows, yo-yoing with her weight made it difficult at times to cope with her appearance, and how she felt inside.

Jessica is still today struggling with her illness today but does have the benefit of a very strong will and has come to terms with her illness and learnt how to manage her illness by understanding the situation she finds herself in.

Listen to this remarkable storey and learn sometimes what you see on the outside is very different sometimes to what is going on the inside of a person.

There are several types of eating disorders. The most common are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) and other specified feeding and eating disorder (OSFED).

Behavioral symptoms of eating disorders may include:

• Restrictive eating.
• Eating a lot in a short amount of time.
• Avoiding food or certain foods.
• Forced vomiting after meals or laxative misuse.
• Compulsive exercising after meals.
• Frequent bathroom breaks after eating.
• Withdrawing from friends or social activities.

Trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and other mental health issues can increase the likelihood of an eating disorder. Dieting and starvation. Frequent dieting is a risk factor for an eating disorder, especially with weight that is constantly going up and down when getting on and off new diets.

Help and details for those suffering with eating disorders can found by visiting the website Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association) 

https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

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Season 2, Episode 36

Its a chance for the boy's to get together again today and have a chat.

Although Martin gave us an update on his Cancer this week we delve into his current treatment "Immunotherapy" and its possible side effects.

Immunotherapy uses our immune system to fight cancer. It works by helping the immune system recognise and attack cancer cells.

You might have immunotherapy on its own or with other cancer treatments. Immunotherapy is a standard treatment for some types of cancer. And it is in clinical trials  for other types of cancer.

There are different types of immunotherapy. We have information about the following types of immunotherapies:

• monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)
• checkpoint inhibitors
• vaccines
• cytokines
• CAR T-cell therapy

Some types of immunotherapies are also called targeted treatments or biological therapies. 

The boy's also talk about the touchy subject of Piles (Hemorrhoids) rhyming cockney slang "Farmer Giles" Piles, discussing diagnosis, causes and treatments.

Hemorrhoids (HEM-uh-roids), also called piles, are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum. Hemorrhoids are similar to varicose veins. Hemorrhoids can develop inside the rectum, called internal hemorrhoids. They also can develop under the skin around the anus, called external hemorrhoids

There is also a chance for Martins Joke of the week

And don't forget if you live in the UK don't forget to put your clocks forward on Saturday night.

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Season 2, Episode 35

DNA - Deoxyribonucleic acid

Today the boy's are back out on the road talking to their guests Wes Cardy and his very good friend Jan. Wes and Jan are in a singing group called "Cardy and Coke" and have been very successful over the years singing and writing songs for themselves and celebrities Ken Dodd and Daniel O'donnell.

Wes was born during the second world war and was fathered by an American over here in the UK as a serviceman, working at the local airfield of Wormingford.

For 50 years Wes has been trying to trace his long lost father who had returned to the United States in the 1940's but it wasn't until his very good friend and singing partner Jan gave Wes a DNA testing kit for his birthday.

Wes and Jan tells us the whole story and the remarkable events that took place following this life changing gift, they discuss the DNA story and how this is available for everyone trying to trace long lost family and those building their own family tree.

This is a remarkable story and we thank Wes and Jan for sharing this very personal journey with us all today.

DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, & reproduction of all known organisms including many viruses. It's a double-stranded helix, often visualised as a twisted ladder, with the rungs made of paired base molecules (adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine).  

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