Best The Really Bad Advice Team of Experts Podcasts (2025)

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Buying Happiness 7:16

1d ago7:16

7:16

They say money doesn't buy you happiness .. But then what does? What brings you happiness? Our experts are ready to share what pleases them most!

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Shure at 100: Untold Stories From the Audio Vault 1:56:06

3d ago1:56:06

1:56:06

On April 25, 2025 Shure celebrates the company's 100th Anniversary, and we take a deep dive into the company's 100 year history with resident historian, and nearly longest tenured employee (since 1976), Michael Pettersen. Michael recounts the various jobs he held, company milestones, as well as his time that intersected with its founder, Sidney N. …

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Could uncertainty in the markets provide a good opportunity to invest? 31:22

4d ago31:22

31:22

Since they were announced at the start of the month, Trump’s tariffs have caused chaos on the markets. But is there any good news for your investments? In this episode, Rob Lilley-Jones is joined by Which? Investments expert Josh Wilson and Investments Director at AJ Bell Russ Mould to analyse what’s happened to the markets this month, and explore …

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Why we recommend a broadband provider you may never have heard of 11:23

6d ago11:23

11:23

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the broadband providers that we recommend. Here's a hint: it's not the big names you're expecting. Read more about the broadband providers we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price…

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Movie Whisperer 9:29

8d ago9:29

9:29

What about a know-it-all friend who loves to share their predicitons for the movie you are both watching? Is there any way to get them to shut up? We ask our know-it-all experts for their advice!

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Could Trump’s tariffs be good news for your mortgage rate? 32:15

11d ago32:15

32:15

With Trump’s tariffs causing turmoil on the markets over the last two weeks, could mortgage rates actually be one of the big winners? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? mortgages expert Stephen Maunder and Head of Research at Hamptons Aneisha Beveridge to analyse what impact the tariffs are having on mortgage rates and explain what i…

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The apps you really need on your phone 10:09

13d ago10:09

10:09

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've brought together the collective wisdom of Which? researchers and editors to create a shortlist of apps we think you can't live without. Read more about the apps we recommend & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price…

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Lottery Secrets 10:28

15d ago10:28

10:28

I'm sure everyone has dreamed of winning the lottery at some point. What would you do? This week, our experts will give you their advice on the best way to win the lottery and become rich and famous.

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How to beat yet another energy price cap rise 29:33

18d ago29:33

29:33

It’s April again, which means another year of your bills going up in price. And your energy bills are no exception. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? energy expert James Aitchison and NerdWallet UK’s Managing Editor, Adam French to discuss what the energy price cap means for you, how you could lower your monthly bills, and energy sa…

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How much money should you tip your waiter? 9:47

20d ago9:47

9:47

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're shining a light on tipping culture in the UK. If you do give your waiter a tip, do you know if they get to keep it? And if you don't tip, could you say thanks in a different way? Read more about where your money actually goes & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter Become a Which? member for 50% …

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Working Out 10:42

22d ago10:42

10:42

Aren't we all trying to get into better shape? Our experts tackle the fitness question this week, and provide their advice on the best workouts for middle age.

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Why your council tax bill is rising so high + tips on how to reduce it 34:06

25d ago34:06

34:06

In England, council tax bills have just risen by an average of 5%. In Scotland and Wales, it’s likely to have increased even more. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? finance expert Matthew Jenkin, and Marcus Johns, senior research fellow at the Institute For Public Policy Research to discuss why bills have risen so much, and explain …

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Funeral Predictions 9:18

26d ago9:18

9:18

This week we're helping you with your final plans - and if you do pre-plan a funeral, what things do you need to consider to make it easier for your family?

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Have you bought a dangerous product without realising? 12:37

27d ago12:37

12:37

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the dangers around shopping for goods on online marketplaces, plus explaining the steps you should take to keep yourself safe. Read more about our investigations & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly. Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual price…

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Surprisingly Simple Home Theater & HIFI Advice with Nick Brown of SVS 1:00:52

27d ago1:00:52

1:00:52

In the episode Nick Brown, SVS VP of Marketing speaks with eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson about various ways to get the best sound from your home audio setup. Whether you’re buying your first hi-fi or approaching your endgame system, Nick offers up some surprising tips on subwoofer placement, system building, and even room acoustics. Be…

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Why you could be forced to buy a new laptop 15:13

28d ago15:13

15:13

Did you know that you could be forced into buying a new laptop this year? It's all because Microsoft is removing all security support for Windows 10 in October. In this podcast, exclusively available to our Which? members, we sit down with Which? Tech Editor Lisa Barber, and our resident laptops expert Oliver Trebilcock to find out what this means …

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Are EVs actually bad for the environment? 33:33

1M ago33:33

33:33

EVs are bad for the environment. Their batteries degrade too quickly. And there’s nowhere to charge them. Today, we debunk the biggest myths about electric vehicles. James Rowe is joined by Which? Cars Editor Will Stapley, and writers Michael Passingham and Dino Buratti to answer questions from Which? members to help give you a better idea about th…

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How the Spring Statement will impact your finances 30:31

1M ago30:31

30:31

The Chancellor Rachel Reeves took to her feet on Wednesday to update the country on the state of the economy. But how many of her announcements are going to impact your directly? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? finance expert Matthew Jenkin, and Susannah Streeter, Head of Money and Markets at Hargreaves Lansdown to analyse what th…

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The best and worst supermarkets according to you 10:37

1M ago10:37

10:37

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we've done a sweep of the shelves to find out which are the best and worst supermarkets - according to you. Read more about the best and worst supermarkets & & sign up to our free weekly Money newsletter. Become a Which? member for 50% off the usual priceBy Which?

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Old Man Swiftie 8:03

1M ago8:03

8:03

We saw this question in a national newspaper, but didn't like the answer they gave. So we thought we'd pose the question "I really like Taylor Swift, but I'm a middle aged man. How can I be a fan without being creepy?" and see what thoughts our really bad experts might have.

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Is your Isa allowance going to be cut by 80%? 32:13

1M ago32:13

32:13

Isa season is upon us once more. But rumours have been swirling suggesting that your allowance could be cut from £20,000 per year, down to just £4,000. In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Money Editor Jenny Ross, and Sarah Coles, Head of Personal finance at Hargreaves Lansdown to discuss how you can best maximise your allowance, and w…

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What happens when your electric car goes wrong? 9:25

1M ago9:25

9:25

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're revealing the results from our EV reliability data. We examine the most common faults, problems you might face when it comes to repairs, and how much they might cost. Find out the truth about electric car battery degradation & sign up for our Cars newsletter, it's free monthly. Click here if you need t…

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Finding Insurance 12:33

1M ago12:33

12:33

Our listeners are always looking for financial advice from our really bad experts - and this week they tackle the question of "Should I buy life insurance"?

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How to make your food shop go further 30:14

2M ago30:14

30:14

Food prices are on the up… again. So what can you do to beat the supermarkets, minimise waste and keep your costs down? In this episode, Lucia Ariano is joined by Which? Supermarkets expert Ellie Simmonds who reveals the results of our monthly cheapest supermarkets survey, plus Kate Hall, otherwise known as The Full Freezer shares her tips on how t…

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Are you taking the wrong painkillers? 10:16

2M ago10:16

10:16

On this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're looking at whether or not you're taking the right medicine for the job. We tell you how to get the most out of pain relief and when you should actually pay a bit more. Find out what are the best painkillers & sign up for our Food & Health newsletter, it's free monthly Become a Which? member for 50% off…

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Mating Dances 10:30

2M ago10:30

10:30

A listener writes in to ask: Should my wife and I do some kind of choreographed wedding dance at our ceremony? Our really bad dance experts will give you there thoughts.

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How to make sure your pension is retirement ready 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

New data suggests that more than two thirds of Generation X - those aged between 45 and 60 - are not on track to have enough money for retirement. In this episode Which? Money pensions expert Paul Davies and Director of Public Policy at AJ Bell, Tom Selby, discuss how much we need to put into our pensions each month, the importance of monitoring ou…

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How to use cloud storage to secure your data 10:30

2M ago10:30

10:30

In this week's episode of Which? Shorts, we're investigating the key differences between the major cloud service providers, and reveal whether you really can trust them with your personal data. Read more on how to choose the best cloud storage service & sign up for our Tech newsletter, it's free monthly Listen to our podcast about Which? taking App…

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Smart ways to save 11:58

2M ago11:58

11:58

In our final episode, we take a look at the many ways you can use apps to help you save money as you spend. Find out more, read The best budgeting apps of 2025 and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter.By Which?

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Jealousy 9:43

2M ago9:43

9:43

They say comparison can be the thief of joy, and one of our listeners wants to know how they can stop being jealous about how well off their neighbour is.

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The ‘free money’ hack you can do today 38:07

2M ago38:07

38:07

Getting into the nitty gritty of switching banks, we explore the switching offers available now, how the switching process works, and consider whether you might actually be better off sticking with your current provider. In this episode, Which? Money expert Grace Witherden and finance content creator Gabriel Nussbaum - AKA That Money Guy - discuss …

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Soulmate Searching 11:19

2M ago11:19

11:19

Have you ever wondered about the best places to try and find your soulmate? Well, our team of experts is here to give you some places you may have never considered before.

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Why you need to act now to stop your stamp duty bill from doubling 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

Following the Bank of England base rate dropping to 4.5% earlier this month, and with an impending stamp duty change, we’re at a key point in time for anyone buying, selling, or remortgaging a property. In this episode Which? mortgage expert Stephen Maunder and David Hollingworth, Associate Director of L&C Mortgages, discuss how these changes will …

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Hot Audio Video Trends in 2025, Featuring Channa D, TechnoDad on YouTube 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Hot on the heels of CES and NAMM, we asked YouTube's TechnoDad himself, Channa De Silva to chat with us about the cool audio/video gear and technology we've seen at the shows and will be coming to consumers this year. Topics include Dolby Atmos in cars, Google's new Eclipsa immersive audio format, new TV tech from Samsung, Hisense. LG, and TCL and …

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How to avoid mobile banking scammers 13:23

2M ago13:23

13:23

In this episode, we take a look at the most common banking security threats and what you can do to protect yourself from scammers preying on your information. Find out more, read How safe is online banking and sign up to our free monthly Money newsletter & our free Scam alert newsletterBy Which?

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Healing Music 7:28

2M ago7:28

7:28

They say that music heals the soul. One of our listeners just broke up with their partner and is looking for some advice on what they should listen to as part of my healing process

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Why you should open a joint bank account 38:35

2M ago38:35

38:35

To coincide with Valentine’s Day, we’re exploring joint accounts, spotting the signs of romance fraud, and finding the best Valentine’s deals for you. In this episode Which? Money Expert Grace Witherden and Amy Knight, personal finance expert at NerdWallet UK, reveal the best joint accounts available, the pros and cons of sharing money, and alterna…

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Anniversary Gifts 8:28

3M ago8:28

8:28

A listener reached out to ask: My wife and I have been married for 20 years, we have three great children and are very happy. I want to find the perfect gift to celebrate our anniversay. Any ideas? - our experts are here to help!

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