Best Richard Uren and Ben Flintoff Podcasts (2025)

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027. Mental decluttering. Time we'd like again. Data Blockers. Snorkels return. Rules of Parking. 12:46

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Mental decluttering with James Clear. Reflecting on things we would do differently. Travel security & juice jacking / data blockers. BS snorkels with the bravo charlie club. How cool! Is it okay to park in front of someone else’s house? A listener offer on SecurityBase USB Data Blockers If you want one use BCC15OFF for a 15% discount on all USB Dat…

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026. Ben’s big call. Password managers. Power Banks. Am I too old? 10:55

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- Password managers. There are no more excuses. Just get one. - Power banks … no longer safe for plane travel and what Ben uses instead. - Richard's close shave with a carry on razor blade. - The age old issue of what side of the footpath to walk on - solved ! - Shout out to mates - JC you legend. - At what age do you think is the cut off to re-ski…

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025. Feeding neighbours. 2 traveller types. Ben got scammed and unpacks how. Hotel soap mystery. 13:45

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- Richard feeds his neighbours - Ben tries a pedicure. - Loyalty cards on the road and hiding things that need to be hidden. - Travel habits study reveals two very distinct types of travellers. - Ben gets scammed and tells all so you don’t have to. - What happens to all the hotel soaps ? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanct…

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024. Package delivery fail. When to change your signature. Igloo tutorial. Can I thank you enough? 11:48

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- Richard unloads. When a package delivery goes bad ! 📦 - That time Richard changed his signature then tried to buy a house... - How to build an igloo. 🧊 - What does it mean to say “I cant thank you enough”? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to u…

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023. Email scams. Decluttering your mind. Credit Card Insurance. Should mates get reminder messages? 13:04

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Are email scam amounts getting bigger ? Wise words from James Clear on decluttering your mind. Credit card travel insurance. www.finder.com.au Should you send mates reminder texts for catch ups ? Ben gets into trouble anyway .. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share fe…

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022. Celebrating mates. Ice baths 101. Tea bag mastery. Gen Z punctuation feedback. Bagging Bananas. 13:44

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How great are mates ! Ice baths : Richard is all in .. literally !! 🥶🛁 2 vs 4 wheel carry on bags. Best tea bag techniques. Ben's daughter sets the record straight on punctuation. Banana bagging ! Harmless pass time or turtle slaying ? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and …

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021. Overthinking phone notifications. Airport X-rays. What exactly is “the least I can do”? 12:25

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WhatsApp blue ticks. On or off? Rawdogging ? 🤷‍♂️ 😂 Wet hair in airport scanners.. Washing management long trips vs short ones. KH in Darwin - Thanks for reaching out and keep up the amazing work. 💕 Its the least i can do .. Really ?? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and s…

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020. Airport queue hack. Perfect pizza photos. Aggressive punctuation? Net Promoter Score explainer. 13:47

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On this week's show…….Surprise! No video! Our software ate one of our streams, so while we recovered it from a backup it is audio only this week. Normal programming resumes next week. Net Promoter Score : Old hat or tried and true? Cutting the South East Asian airport queue with an APEC card. Or use the online visa systems wherever possible. Listen…

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019. Lime Review? Foreign Currency Tips. Reverse Searing Revisited. Apple Automatic updates are…not! 12:52

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Richard's Lime bike/scooter review fail. Currency management - Ben’s give and go vs Richard’s Jason Bourne. Is Ben finally off the hook on snorkels? Restauranteur AJ writes in: “By searing first Richard has failed to put the reverse in reverse searing.” First time reverse searers LG & SG write in with a request for more details. Thanks everyone for…

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018 - Reverse searing steaks. Overseas taxi tips. Best Souvenirs. How late is too late to mow lawns? 13:16

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Richard murders a steak while trialling reverse searing without any idea .. but does it work out ok anyhow 🤷‍♂️ Taxis and transfers. We have a Bali recommendation but does it play in other countries ? Are souvenirs a massive yes or a hard no ? And if yes what ? A listener asks - What's up with your podcast music ? Does Ben really not know the neigh…

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017 - The 4 life filters. Should we carry food on planes? Fighting bed bugs. What are the best pizza toppings? 13:47

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This episode trials a concept never used before in the bravo charlie club We discuss more on the topic of “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”, with help from Mark Manson. What filters are you using? Pro 'food allergy' tips, that benefit everyone & save you cash. A listener writes in with 'The 30 second bedbug test'…

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016 - Am I really the average of “those” five people? An overseas safety story and unpacking money can’t buy experiences. 13:01

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Am I really the average of my five closest friends? Ben’s daughter navigates a suspicious stranger interaction while overseas. How Richard handles washing while travelling Some surprising listener feedback is delivered What exactly is a money can’t buy experience? Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to a…

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015 - Explaining the self help industry, what you don’t travel without and how much of your neighbour’s lawn should you mow? 14:06

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• Richard simplifies the self-help industry down to one powerful principle. • Travel rituals revealed: Richard always packs tea bags while Ben shares the background behind why he always buys jelly beans upon landing • Listener feedback re-raises the great snorkel debate and airplane window seat etiquette is dissected. • The conundrum unpacks how mu…

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014 - What's in the middle of Australia? We've done all those dumb things (shout out to Paul Kelly!) 13:44

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From racing bikes in the Australian outback to accidentally moving countries, we share the strange paths life sometimes takes. Richard's recent adventure racing through the desert corrugations of Alice Springs Ben accidentally moved to Canada for nine months Using Uber as a courier service to retrieve forgotten items from hotels Here's the link: ht…

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013 - Beyond Netflix: The YouTube Revolution. Paris Metro Secrets, AI personas and expiry dates on dental floss 12:49

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Ever wondered if you're getting the most bang for your buck from your streaming subscriptions? This week's episode might change how you view your entertainment options entirely. We uncover the surprising truth that YouTube has actually dethroned Netflix and Amazon Prime as the world's most-watched streaming platform – and for good reason. The secre…

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012 - Living Eulogies, Hydration, and Amazon's Oversharing: Modern Life Unpacked 13:14

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Death, hydration, and notification overload might seem like an unlikely trio, but they weave together perfectly in this episode as we navigate the contradictions of modern life. We kick off with a powerful quote that stops us in our tracks: "The tragedy of modern man is he spends more time optimizing what is on his CV than what is in his eulogy." T…

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011 - Digital Mindfulness: Navigating Notifications, Journals and $3,500 Cat Dentistry 13:30

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In the Fully Awake Project, we set about exploring whether phone notifications should be on or off, and share our minimalist approaches to home screen organisation and journaling systems. We debate the merits of spending $3,500 on cat dental surgery and question if men really have any say in such household decisions. • Keeping phone notifications o…

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010 - How do you encourage kids to invest? Making your hotel room a sanctuary. Should we have to re-sit driving tests. 12:53

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Richard and Ben discuss how they encourage their children to invest. Ben shares exactly how listeners would know if they are in a hotel room that he has been in before. A listener follows up on the oil in non-stick pans conundrum with a great tip! And in this week’s conundrum we ask whether we shold be required to re-sit driving tests. Finally, Ric…

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009 - The most satisfying sound in the world, Saving files on your desktop computer, Business Expense Claim tips and the drawer of old IT cables. 15:20

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Richard and Ben unpack their most satisfying sound in the world, discuss why we even bother saving files on our desktops, share business expense claim hacks, offer book recommendations to a listener and ask what do you do with all those IT cables you'll never use. Ben promised a link to Matthew McConaughey's book also (no affiliation or commissions…

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008 - bcc goes viral, eSims, the Gweagal Spears and listener feedback gets dangerous 15:02

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We analyse the feedback received from dangerous species Ben is not scared of…..and get even more scared in the process. Visiting the Gweagal Spears. Richard takes a shot at answering what does “going viral” even mean Ben shares a great tip to save money on mobile network charges while travelling. Thanks for dropping by! Send us a text by clicking h…

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007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club was born and who these raconteurs actually are. 12:42

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Ever wondered who's behind the microphones of the bravo charlie club? In our 007 episode, we're channeling our inner James Bond by revealing the mysteries of who we are and why we started this podcasting adventure. We're Richard and Ben - two middle-aged mates who first crossed paths in 2003 while training for Ironman New Zealand with "the Cycos." …

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006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for travellers. How many unread books should we own? 13:43

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Richard and Ben discuss Ozempic, why we need to take advantage of rewards programs for travellers and ask how many books can you buy without reading them before you should stop buying books? For those interested in learning more from Steve Hui “The points whisperer” head over to https://www.iflyflat.com.au Send us a text by clicking here Join the W…

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005 - What in your life will you never automate? Handling lost wallets. Breakfast tip for travellers. Snorkels in swimming pools? 14:01

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Ben and Richard discuss what they think should never be automated. Do you agree? They go on to solve how to deal with lost wallets while travelling, share a breakfast tip and debate whether snorkels should be allowed in swimming pools. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and …

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004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel tip for pet owners. Do you put oil in non-stick pans? 9:02

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Our first “in-person” recording where Richard and Ben discuss whether AI bots are our friends of the future. Ben has a non-travel tip for cat owners and then we discuss whether non-stick fry pans actually need oil. For those with video, we finish with the offical unboxing of the first bcc merchandise. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsA…

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003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on the planet. When advice you give is not valued. 11:41

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New segment “The fully awake project” is introduced and dives straight in to inbox zero and the pros and cons of fly ahead offers. Ben lists his top 5 most terrifying things on the planet and Richard shares a time he was “forced” to stay in a ski resort for free. Finally we try to solve whether people should actually listen to you if they ask for a…

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002 - The 4 levels of AI. Bidding on flight upgrades. Can a hand dryer be terrifying? 11:29

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Richard dives deeper in to AI, Ben shares a tip for bidding on business class flight upgrades and asks whether Dyson AirBlades are indeed the 5th most terrifying thing on the planet. A passionate listener rejects our conundrum solution for jigsaw puzzles. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episod…

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001 - The Pilot. Getting started in AI. Ben’s similarities to Hugh Jackman. Can you do someones jigsaw puzzle? 12:20

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In their pilot episode, Richard and Ben unpack how to get started in AI, discuss why Ben considers himself the Hugh Jackman of hotel travel and debate whether it is okay to do someone else's jigsaw puzzle. Send us a text by clicking here Join the WhatsApp inner sanctum for early access to all episodes as they drop and share feedback straight to us!…

Richard Uren And Ben Flintoff Podcasts

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027. Mental decluttering. Time we'd like again. Data Blockers. Snorkels return. Rules of Parking. 12:46

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026. Ben’s big call. Password managers. Power Banks. Am I too old? 10:55

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025. Feeding neighbours. 2 traveller types. Ben got scammed and unpacks how. Hotel soap mystery. 13:45

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024. Package delivery fail. When to change your signature. Igloo tutorial. Can I thank you enough? 11:48

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023. Email scams. Decluttering your mind. Credit Card Insurance. Should mates get reminder messages? 13:04

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022. Celebrating mates. Ice baths 101. Tea bag mastery. Gen Z punctuation feedback. Bagging Bananas. 13:44

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021. Overthinking phone notifications. Airport X-rays. What exactly is “the least I can do”? 12:25

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020. Airport queue hack. Perfect pizza photos. Aggressive punctuation? Net Promoter Score explainer. 13:47

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019. Lime Review? Foreign Currency Tips. Reverse Searing Revisited. Apple Automatic updates are…not! 12:52

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018 - Reverse searing steaks. Overseas taxi tips. Best Souvenirs. How late is too late to mow lawns? 13:16

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017 - The 4 life filters. Should we carry food on planes? Fighting bed bugs. What are the best pizza toppings? 13:47

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016 - Am I really the average of “those” five people? An overseas safety story and unpacking money can’t buy experiences. 13:01

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015 - Explaining the self help industry, what you don’t travel without and how much of your neighbour’s lawn should you mow? 14:06

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014 - What's in the middle of Australia? We've done all those dumb things (shout out to Paul Kelly!) 13:44

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013 - Beyond Netflix: The YouTube Revolution. Paris Metro Secrets, AI personas and expiry dates on dental floss 12:49

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012 - Living Eulogies, Hydration, and Amazon's Oversharing: Modern Life Unpacked 13:14

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011 - Digital Mindfulness: Navigating Notifications, Journals and $3,500 Cat Dentistry 13:30

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010 - How do you encourage kids to invest? Making your hotel room a sanctuary. Should we have to re-sit driving tests. 12:53

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009 - The most satisfying sound in the world, Saving files on your desktop computer, Business Expense Claim tips and the drawer of old IT cables. 15:20

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008 - bcc goes viral, eSims, the Gweagal Spears and listener feedback gets dangerous 15:02

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007 - Origin Story. We share why bravo charlie club was born and who these raconteurs actually are. 12:42

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006 - Can we trust Ozempic? Rewards programs for travellers. How many unread books should we own? 13:43

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005 - What in your life will you never automate? Handling lost wallets. Breakfast tip for travellers. Snorkels in swimming pools? 14:01

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004 - Will an AI bot be your future friend? Travel tip for pet owners. Do you put oil in non-stick pans? 9:02

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003 - Inbox zero. Top 5 most terrifying things on the planet. When advice you give is not valued. 11:41

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002 - The 4 levels of AI. Bidding on flight upgrades. Can a hand dryer be terrifying? 11:29

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001 - The Pilot. Getting started in AI. Ben’s similarities to Hugh Jackman. Can you do someones jigsaw puzzle? 12:20