Best FALAFEL Podcasts (2025)

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S4 Ep 51: ’Twas The Pod Before Christmas 54:55

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It’s Christmas Eve and the Wolf & Owl are here to kick off your holiday celebrations in style! We’re talking… Rom starting his new West End play, performance nerves and thespian vibes, Tom the nomad, neighbourhood ‘full-fibre’ issues, lost luggage on a festive family trip to Vienna, too many hot dogs at the Christmas market, getting old, bifocal gl…

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Play – Socks, Biscuits & the Joy of Making It Up (HF14) 47:23

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In this month’s Homegrown Faith practice, we explore Play — not as something to squeeze in around “more important” things, but as a way of loosening our grip and paying attention. For Tim, play doesn’t come easily. It still bumps up against an inherited sense that faith is meant to be serious and useful. So this month became an experiment in lettin…

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S4 Ep 50: Live Tour Highlights Pt 1 - Glasgow 46:38

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Yes that’s right - it’s the first of two shows featuring highlights from the Wolf & Owl Live Tour. And first up, it’s The Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow! Amongst all the on-stage antics, there’s chat about Scotch eggs and French kissing, a rowdy fox in Tom’s back garden, the problems of having people over for dinner and making a new American friend af…

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S4 Ep 49: An Email Extravaganza! 57:51

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As we’ve been neglecting the listener’s emails a bit recently, this week we’re dedicating a whole episode to them. But first up, there’s a chat about our decreasing metal sharpness, Dwayne Johnson’s fitness regime and Tom’s new hotel ghost. Then we read messages about some dog poo detective work, tips on meeting a new parter (plus a brief lesson in…

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S4 Ep 48: Celebrity Warhammer & A Birthday Cake Calamity 1:00:17

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We’re talking… Drake and Kim Kardashian playing Dungeons & Dragons, Henry Cavill’s Warhammer obsession, stressful Lego builds, The Simpsons and Friends golden eras, Back To The Future on the What Went Wrong podcast, Sloth from the Goonies, Forrest Gump in Philadelphia, Grace’s big birthday party, a unicorn cake disaster, Tom Fletcher’s songs for th…

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S4 Ep 47: The Big Questions & See Through Blinds 56:15

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We’re talking… Tom’s new laptop, clean toilets and dirty tongues, big questions about the natural world, some philosophy on perception, reading books, saying hello to Bill Nighy, a sad encounter on a train, see through hotel blinds and a peeping Tom, being a vegan in prison, appropriate breakfast footwear, showing socks off and skinny jeans fashion…

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Sacred Reading – Seeds, Dust & Other Unexpected Revelations (HF13) 47:35

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Join Tim and his eleven-year-old son Elliot for a month of sacred reading — a journey that begins with a mustard seed and ends on a pebble-strewn beach in North Norfolk. What starts as classic Lectio Divina soon widens into something bigger: meditating on Bible stories, listening for meaning in His Dark Materials, tuning in to birdsong in a pine fo…

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S4 Ep 46: Theatre Rom & Cranston Pickle 1:04:38

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We’re talking… overnight flights and beating jet-lag, interviewing the brilliant Bryan Cranston, introducing theatre Rom, backstage meet-ups with West End stars, messing up on mufti day, hugging David Gandy, Tom’s top ten men to kiss, acting with Lenny Rush, a very aggressive incident at a corporate gig and some humble behaviour at the recent Euban…

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S4 Ep 45: The Falafel Guy & Christmas Adverts 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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We’re talking… North American travels, huge expresso cups, audition tape anxieties, Tom’s Work In Progress shows, catering concerns and becoming ‘the falafel guy’, combating neediness when performing, our take on the new John Lewis Christmas advert and a follow up on lasts week’s childhood memories of the Streatham McDonalds. Plus, we answer emails…

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S4 Ep 44: Wagyu Burgers & Rom in NYC 58:23

2M ago58:23

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We’re talking… Gordon Ramsey’s Burger King collaboration, fast food attitudes, Ray Liotta at the Sutton Pizza Hut, forgotten hand luggage on Rom’s trip to New York, social posts, big shop bust ups, amazing vegan steaks, Tom in The Reluctant Vampire, Rom’s West End theatre debut and a very successful Halloween party. Plus, an old ‘Rom Wasn’t Built I…

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S4 Ep 43: Live at London’s Hackney Empire 1:20:12

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While the Wolf & Owl prepare to wrap their first-ever live tour, here’s some of the best bits from our two shows at London’s Hackney Empire! There’s chat about Tom’s plans to reunite David and Brooklyn Beckham, Rom’s problems with buying football boots for his son, a very special story about a hero who raced to the rescue at a National Trust cafe a…

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A Year of Practice – Coconuts, Cathedrals & the Unexpected Sacred (HF12) 59:40

2M ago59:40

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It’s hard to believe, but Homegrown Faith is one year old! So this month, Tim and Elliot look back over twelve months of exploring spiritual practices together — from gratitude and Sabbath to activism, nature connection and pilgrimage. There are stories of sawing coconuts, disassembling Hi-Fis, and holy moments found in bird song, sea air, and the …

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S4 Ep 42: AITA Bonus Show 41:04

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After a busy weekend on the Wolf & Owl Live tour eating far too many donuts, followed by numerous Work In Progress shows in London and Crawley, it’s a slightly weary Rom and Tom who join us this week. They also quickly realise that having spent so much time together, there’s not much chatting for them to catch up on. So instead of the usual shenani…

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S4 Ep 41: Auditions & Am I The A**hole 1:03:30

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We’re talking… microphone checks, Rom’s weary laptop, Eon Musk, Tom as a James Bond villain, manifesting for movie auditions, the path to true enlightenment, two great nights at the Hackney Empires and the wonderful Aisling Bea joining us for our show in Dublin. Plus, we play a few rounds of ‘Am I The Asshole?’, do some more planning for our stay i…

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S4 Ep 40: Back Chat & Extreme Manspreading 46:57

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S4 Ep 39: Oasis Highs, MAFS Beef & A Fiery Burrito 1:02:15

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We’re talking… Tom's amazing night at the Oasis concert, Josh Widdicombe’s Liam Gallagher strut, speedy toilet trips, a very loud audience burp, Rom’s War Child charity dinner with Olivia Coleman and John Lithgow, new tattoos, a problematic couple on the new series of MAFS, Tom’s very spicy burrito and a massive thanks to all those who came to our …

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S4 Ep 38: Wine Gifts & Chat Shows 1:02:05

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We’re talking… horny house-guests, dish washing techniques, the perils of bringing a bottle of wine to a party, non-alcoholic alternatives at football matches, Rom’s new chat show and Can’t Knock The Hustle documentary, awkward photo shoots and a silk worm in Crawley. Then we answer email questions about the appropriate time to start sharing pictur…

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Pilgrimage – Cathedrals, Chilli Falafels & the Communion of the Saints (HF11) 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they set off on a two-part pilgrimage — one ancient, one modern — in search of something sacred. From tidal crossings to priory ruins, caves of silence to cathedrals of grandeur, they trace the footsteps of saints like Aidan and Cuthbert across the Northumbrian landscape. Then, swapping caves for tents an…

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S4 Ep 37: Body Aches & Hair Transplants 1:07:45

3M ago1:07:45

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We’re talking… fake enthusiasm, Rom’s ‘Doug’ tendencies, Tom’s aching body concerns, over sharing on social media, guesting on Zoe Ball’s Radio 2 show, ball-bag routines, plastic surgery and hair transplants, wearing cardigans, fashion faux pas and the prospect of trying out a very odd version of the preppy look at our upcoming Belfast gig. Plus, w…

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S4 Ep 36: Curry Gifts & A Meditation Cushion 1:02:01

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We’re talking… Rom’s very busy week, Radio 2 In The Park, late-night hotel snacks, a curry feast from the neighbours, Tom’s 100 press-up challenge, on stage with Bucks Fizz and Jay-Z, being embarrassingly bad at pool, awkward photo requests, a private pool controversy, Rom’s new mediation cushion and some back-pedalling about ketchup with samosas. …

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S4 Ep 35: Meat Feasts & Mango Chutney 1:03:08

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We’re talking… filming the last ever series of ALOTO, dealing with a bad performance (even though it wasn’t), an excessively meat-heavy Chinese feast, samosas and ketchup, mango chutney with absolutely everything, comedian/condiment comparisons, bad meals and how best to complain in a restaurant. Plus, our right to reply on some joke complaints and…

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S4 Ep 34: A Pool Poo & Slow Jet Skiing 54:14

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We’re talking… the Davis family’s last day in Portugal, a new phone-use rule, a poo in the pool at Tom’s hotel and several days of civil unrest, Rom’s new Tom voice, a full debrief on last week’s Beckett and Ranganathan lunch, GCSE results day, a very slow jet ski ride, the end of Rangaball and some questionable urinal behaviour. For questions or c…

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Roots - Bells, Bright Lights & the Flow of Family Faith (HF10) 1:03:49

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they trace the winding flow of faith through four generations of their family. From stories of provision, protection, grief, and mystical light, they explore what gets passed on, what gets left behind, and what slowly begins to grow in new soil. Along the way, Elliot interviews Tim about his parents’ and …

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S4 Ep 33: The Summer Holiday Edition 1:07:53

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With Rom in Majorca and Tom in Portugal at the moment, it’s a proper summer holiday special of the pod this week. So we’re talking… Rom being at the same resort as Rob Beckett, holidaying with friends, Tom’s need for some stool softeners, Rom’s Fruit ’n Fibre addiction, sun lounger etiquette, showing off to the hotel staff, pool-side quality time w…

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S4 Ep 32: Night In Vlogs & A Dead Laptop 43:28

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We’re talking… Rom’s last day at Disney World, a nasty bout of food poisoning, influencer ‘night in’ vlogs and Tom having a go at making one himself, a smashed phone, some very frustrating customer service and a follow up email from a Wolf & Owl fan. Apologies for the slightly premature end to this week’s show - Rom’s broken laptop brought proceedi…

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S4 Ep 31: Disney Rom and Getting Egged 56:28

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We’re talking… the Ranganathan family in Disney World, moustache disguises, Tom’s new sock obsession, swearing at theme parks, getting ‘egged’ in the street, coping with heat on holiday, too many Arsenal football shirts, embarrassing yourself in front of your family, football banter, ‘big fella’ chat and Tom’s long-awaited appearance on Rick And Mo…

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Episode 28 The Return? Again? featuring Coach Sharr Llera 56:40

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Recorded on July 22, 2025 almost a year after the last podcast release, The Poppas reunite in Bacolod City. In this episode Jojo and Jon sit down with business partner and fellow Nothing to Lose Coach Sharr Llera. Sharr discusses the important takeaways from his six months in Singapore working as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor. And together they …

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S4 Ep 30: Dirty Services & Mounjaro Jabs 1:07:45

5M ago1:07:45

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We’re talking… a rejuvenated Tom after last week’s Naseem-gate, a busy time gigging, disgustingly dirty motorway service stations, Mounjaro jab rumours, Tom considering a boxing match, food influencers, trolls getting angry and a hot night of stand-up in Northampton. Plus, a few emails of support, a question about the weather disrupted Ludlow Castl…

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S4 Ep 29: Boxing Bants & AI Podcasts 1:04:48

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We’re talking… audio experiments, never-ending subscriptions, getting lost with Severance, Tom’s very first live presenting job at the Usyk vs Dubois bout, an awkward interview with Prince Naseem, getting mugged off by rappers, a sober Romesh at The Weakest Link wrap party, the kissing Coldplay couple, the prospect of AI podcasts and Cat’s video of…

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Nature - Birdsong, Seals & the Gospel of the Great Outdoors (HF09) 52:08

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they spend a month reconnecting with the natural world—through forest bathing, garden sound meditations, seal watching, foraging, and a street graffiti tour that celebrates so-called weeds. Along the way, they reflect on what nature might reveal about God, why church became an indoor religion, and whether…

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Dealing with Disappointment Without Losing Your Faith (or your Baklava) 37:21

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In this episode, Richard, Mike and Producer Dave talk about disappointment – the kind that sneaks in when life doesn’t turn out how you hoped. Whether it’s prayers unanswered, plans undone, or just a general sense of “this isn’t what I expected,” we explore how faith fits into the picture. We talk honestly about where we’ve felt disappointed, how t…

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S4 Ep 28: Halloween Costumes & A Dance Contest 59:29

6M ago59:29

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We’re talking… middle names, Radio DJs, Tom and Mel Giedroyc on the Scott Mills show, unsubstantiated Muhammad Ali quotes, halloween costume madness, unwanted dancing advances, a parent & child dance competition, Toblerone prizes, farty beers and a fridge full three year old Heinekens. Then we answer email questions about parenting advice for a soc…

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S4 Ep 27: The Scorpion & A Spudgun 59:39

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We’re talking… the Wolf at a teddy bears picnic, an insect bite emergency, an embarrassing school holiday incident with a scorpion, miss-matched shoes, Tom hosting the Broadcast Digital Awards, Superman films and bogus film reviews, going to Chessington with Nicolas Holt, getting kicked out of a library, mastering smelling good, Seth Rogen’s new Ap…

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S4 Ep 26: Clooney Chats & Rom’s Album 1:03:06

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We’re talking… double corporate gigs, Tom back at Buckingham Palace with The Kings Trust, chats and photos with George Clooney, not being competitive, Rom starting work on his album, Micky drips and arguing with your penis, home Wi-Fi woes, WhatsApp groups vs knocking on doors and an email question about a gift for a retiring teacher. For questions…

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S4 Ep 25: Avoiding Bees & Burnt Pizzas 1:08:41

6M ago1:08:41

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We’re talking… bad audio apologies, a hot night of stand-up at Fulham Pier, avoiding swallowing bees, Amish holidays, antisocial phone use, news on Rom’s school board appeal decision, burnt pizzas at the prom after-party, Tom’s party house problems and keeping on top of stress. Then we take on a couple of quick-fire ethical dilemmas and answer an e…

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Activism - Pebbles, Protests & Letters to Power (HF08) 45:47

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they dive into a month of activism—raising money, writing letters, marching for libraries and endangered birds, and quietly standing in solidarity at a Gaza vigil. Along the way, they explore what activism actually means, how faith might connect with social action, and whether small acts of kindness and c…

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S4 Ep 24: School Appeals & AI Stand-Up 1:03:34

6M ago1:03:34

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We’re talking… Rom being back in the UK, a rush home from Gibraltar, the Ranganathan’s school appeal hearing, final GCSE exams, school proms and a cool dad competition, getting a knighthood, an A.I. stand-up routine about gardening, Tom’s sleep paralysis and the Wolf & Cub podcast. Then we answer emails about an embarrassed tour show apology, more …

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S4 Ep 23: Dartmoor Ghosts & Alien Overlords 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

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We’re talking… warm bath podcasting, opera singing, more tales from Rom’s European tour, lost luggage, baggy boxer shorts and Tom’s Dartmoor writing retreat - where he learnt lots about ghosts in walls and pixies on bridges from a lovely tour guide. Plus, an arse pebble in Helsinki, another ethical dilemma, a podcast disruption by our alien overlor…

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S4 Ep 22: Rom In Copenhagen & Scores Out Of 10 59:02

7M ago59:02

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We’re talking… Spotify reviews, changeable weather, being in tune with nature, The Liver King documentary, Tom Pepper and Tony the Tiger, giving up sugar, Dot Cotton’s parenting skills, hugs on tour, Rom in Copenhagen (and loving it), good looking versions of ourselves and our real scores out of 10. Then onto some emails, including a moan from a Ma…

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S4 Ep 21: Mandrills & BO 1:05:08

7M ago1:05:08

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We’re talking… Rom’s European tour, Tom’s trip to Amsterdam Zoo to film a Mandrill, zoologists with BO, bad breath at the boxing, animal-friendly deodorant, signature scents, some support for Jack Grealish and new tattoos for everyone. Then we answer some emails about tonsil stones, tips for making creative notes, navigating financial planing in a …

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S4 Ep 20: Drinking Disasters and Useless Seals 54:43

7M ago54:43

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We’re talking… a 15 year old Romesh, teenage parties and early drinking disasters, being firmly in the friend-zone, sneaking out of a Spanish hospital, the mystery of Tom’s bad breath, a well-catered gig at Coughlans Bakery, Crystal Palace celebrations, leaky water bottles, useless seals, famous last words and Tom’s new sauna. For questions or comm…

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The Bible - Donkeys, Daggers & Sacred Texts (HF07) 45:29

7M ago45:29

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they reflect on four very different children’s Bibles. From garden fruit and floods to talking donkeys and fat kings, they wander through ancient stories that are sometimes inspiring, sometimes confusing, and sometimes just plain weird. Along the way, they wrestle with big questions: Is this real? What do…

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S4 Ep 19: Superhero Fights & A Signed Thong 54:27

8M ago54:27

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We’re talking… vocal warm-ups, finding a new parter, being on the One Show sofa with Natalie Portman, respecting neck hair, the Wolf & Hall podcast, new ideas for the pod, part two of the Men vs Gorilla debate, Rom’s day working at Coughlans bakery and a signed pair of knickers. Then we answer some emails, this time about a Marathon disaster, some …

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S4 Ep 18: Hot Marathons & Gorilla Debates 1:02:59

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We’re talking… Tom’s tough week, a night at the Benn v Eubank boxing, some debatable sobriety and a thorough debrief from Rom on his London Marathon - featuring celebrity runners, problems with the heat, live race interviews, second half struggles, just beating the heroic Joel Dommett and a massive shout out to running partner James. Plus, the pros…

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S4 Ep 17: Family Gatherings & Rom Vs The Council 1:02:33

8M ago1:02:33

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We’re talking… Easter feasts, the long-awaited Ranganathan family visit to the Davis’s new home, the most beautiful cat ever, a very competitive FIFA tournament, Romesh vs the West Sussex County Council schools board (and the Netflix film version of that heroic story), corduroy vibes, wearing skinny jeans, ape-like physiques and the final week befo…

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Creativity - Circuit Boards, Cosmic Soundscapes & Spiritual Imagination (HF06) 51:36

8M ago51:36

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Join Tim and his ten-year-old son Elliot as they spend a month exploring creativity as a spiritual practice. From meditating with clay to dismantling a vintage Hi-Fi, from stick art beneath a tree to listening to music designed to last a thousand years, they experiment with how art and imagination can open up new ways of connecting with themselves,…

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S4 Ep 16: Marathon Prep & Aubergine Ragu 1:00:33

9M ago1:00:33

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We’re talking… Rom’s Marathon preparations, the upcoming Davis/Ranganathan family meet-up, vegan mums, Tom’s aubergine ragu, protein obsessions, Mandrill vest tops, angry organs, Rom as a scaffolder, maverick school teachers, overzealous disciplining and some pretty harsh nicknames. Plus, we answer emails about Usher concert spoilers, more on the s…

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Identity Crisis? Let's Talk About It 33:15

9M ago33:15

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In this episode of Richard and Mike Do Faith, we get real about identity — not just who we think we are, but who God says we are. In a world full of labels, expectations, and pressure to "find yourself," we explore what it means to have a secure, unshakable identity rooted in Christ. From Scripture to personal stories, we unpack how knowing God hel…

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S4 Ep 15: A New Cat & Usher’s Cherries 59:14

9M ago59:14

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We’re talking… early morning recordings, surviving a house fire, family pets and a new cat in the Davis household, lots of chat about rats, school nicknames, an update on Rom’s son’s school placement, Usher’s very suggestive bowl of cherries and a jobsworth security guard the last ever You Me At Six gig. For questions or comments, please email us a…

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S4 Ep 14: Rom’s Beard and Tom’s Nose 59:23

9M ago59:23

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We’re talking… delays and apologies, whether cats are livestock, a big reveal about Rom’s beard, too much scat chat, a family outing to see Usher, some extreme nose-hair plucking from a Turkish barber, school placement problems and the pros and cons of sleeping on the floor. Then after all that, we finally get around to answering some more of your …