Danny Wallace's Important Broadcast

Dear Important Broadcast Listener, The Important Broadcast would like to apologise for the late delivery of this podcast. A technological failure meant that this audio gift could not be brought to your ears. But now that it's here, what's inside? Wisdom of course! Wisdom by the bucket load. Drink it in and enjoy it. It's even better the next day...Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Andrew Piddington.Thank you.

Should you ever have the honour of speaking to him, be very careful what you say to The Great Leader. He remembers every word. On the other side of the desk, Steve tried his best to get a deal on a new phone. Did it work? Plus, The British Transport Police, insurance and facts about cats and dogs. Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Greg.Thank you.

Chopping boards are a huge theme this week. It wasn't planned. It just sort of happened. Plus, John Leschen has been in touch and he's brought the goods. NOTE: The noise that Steve makes inadvertently during Dinner Winner is one of the best noises that's ever been heard on British radio. Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Jackie.Thank you.

The Great Leader requires you to abandon all other activities. Do not drive, do not eat and most certainly do not sleep. Give yourself to him. This week, Steve has much mystery to untangle. Plus, a spider, boxing and parking.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Katie & Robyn.Thank you.

The Great Leader, still stricken by a harsh malady, summons his brutal strength and delivers another hammer blow of a broadcast. Mighty. Find out why today is a Barry-heavy day and what Steve and Michelle have disagreed on this week. PLUS, a fantastic guest judge in the Dinner Winner arena... Rosie MacKean!Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Elise.Thank you.

The Great Leader is faultless. He is without flaw... And yet, if he chooses to improve himself then so be it. Meanwhile, Steve is the sort of person who bumbles from week to week, saying things you can scarcely believe are true. This week is NO exception.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Ben & Isabelle.Thank you.

Many Radio X listeners would have been 'keen to attend' one of the Oasis reunion shows next year, but like so many, The Important Broadcast Squad came up empty handed. Plus, gym membership, seeds, pips and can you take a suit carrier onto a plane without questions being asked? Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Alison.Thank you.

New pants, new socks... It's all good news. Also this week; Has Steve got a spirit level, would Nigel Farage make a good children's television presenter and what should Steve do if elderly people get onto a train?Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Ishaan.Thank you.

The Great Leader rested his body in Ibiza this week, but he did not; repeat: NOT, rest his mind. He returns this week with facts to share about his holiday destination and beyond. Plus, why did Steve go to the Olympic village and what's with all the damn cats?!Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Hayley & Molly.Thank you.

Nobody likes a grass, especially not Steve Ferdinando. This, despite The Great Leader's keen sense of right, wrong and justice. Also this week, Got Got Need has been musically immortalised and there are spooky goings on inside a 30 year marriage.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to King Roy from Royal Buckingham.Thank you.

There've been an awful lot of 'legitimate concerns' flying about this week, so The Great Leader threw open the switchboards and asked for you, the humble listener to share yours. Plus, maggots.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Lauren & Cold Michael.Thank you.

The Great Leader, despite the vicious horticultural attacks launched upon him, was in delectable form this week. Spake he on his superiority, sweet corn and even in rhythm did he lend his words. Do well by him and listen to every second. Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Chris' generous boss.Thank you.

What happened this week? Monster Munch, pens, bells, a pork chop and an invitation delivered by a third party. THAT'S what happened.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Ben.Thank you.

With a lot to reflect and share his precious thoughts on, The Great Leader had much upon his shoulders this week. Nonetheless, he overdelivered in spades, as is his right. Prepare yourself for fascinating insights into parenting, the supernatural, nutrition and football.Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is NOT dedicated to Billy from Slough.Thank you.

With the shackles of broadcast rules around election periods off, The Great Leader once again spoke freely and without hindrance. This week, hear his beautiful mind and his thoughts on football, special parking spaces and that man from Timpson. Please send your listener comments to Danny@radiox.co.ukThis week’s podcast is dedicated to Gemma.Thank you.