Failing Better with Sean McLoughlin & Jonny Pelham

<p>Sean McLoughlin and Jonny Pelham are comedians and losers. Join them each week as they discuss their sorry lives and occasionally rope in more successful friends to help them get out of the gutter. </p><br><p>Live dates at <a href="http://jonnypelham.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">jonnypelham.com</a> & <a href="http://seanmcloughlincomedy.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">seanmcloughlincomedy.com</a></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Follow the show on Twitter @failingpod</li><li>mail the pod at <a href="mailto:failingbetterpod@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">failingbetterpod@gmail.com</a> </li><li>Join the Patreon crowd at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/failingbetter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/failingbetter</a> </li><li>Produced by <a href="https://producerpaul.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">producerpaul.co.uk</a> podcast producer for hire!</li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Goodbye Cruel World

This is unfortunately the final episode of Failing Better. Thanks for listening everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-14
25:41

Sean's Big Day

Sean got to play at a Premier League stadium with a bunch of professional footballers. Jonny laughs at the fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06-06
39:08

Maybe This Should Be A Blooper Ep?

A historically poor episode this week as the boys struggle to say anything interesting or funny. There are quite a few facts though for anyone thinking of entering a pub quiz in the near future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-30
26:32

Jonny one Sean Naan.

In this episode we talk about football, institutional racism and Harold Shipman. It really does zig-zag all over the place in what critics are already calling another episode of Failing Better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-26
35:43

Hinterlands

In this episode we discuss life in the pod hinterlands, do some shout outs and talk about a dressing down from our partners. Another classic episode of the podcast in a week where Kesha releases a new album. Tick Tock on the clock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-23
30:43

Where's Wally (Featuring George Zach)

Another week, another guest star who appears on the podcast against their will. We also talk about dismantling the NHS, making a Where's Wally podcast and we do another 'Adam And Eve It'. Not bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-19
40:50

Pure Showbiz

Sean is back from America and tells Jonny about a few of the celebrities he met and some of the wild experiences he decided to run away from. Also it's the first edition of our new segment 'Adam and Eve It'. All in all probably the most star-studded episode we've ever done.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-16
48:14

Live From Hollywood

Sean is in La La Land and Jonny is in Man Man Manchester. They talk weird billboard adverts in New York, scientology and Sean gets very nervous about guns. It's the most showbiz episode ever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-09
35:57

An American Hello!

Sean’s jet-setting continues as he plans his trip to the city of Angels (LA). Sean reveals he has American citizenship, Jonny reveals his hatred of Portsmouth and they both question whether there is anything as funny as a novelty t-shirt.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-05
48:50

A Law Unto Ourselves (Guest Stuart Laws)

Cracking episode this week as the boys are joined by stand-up comedian, director and all-round good egg Stuart Laws. We do some interviewing and it goes very well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

05-02
37:30

We Go Again

The Failing Better boys are back and this week Sean is talking about his trip to Canada, Jonny brings everything down and they both discuss getting mugged. We go again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-28
30:53

A Canadian Hello!

Sean’s in Canada and Jonny’s still in his attic. Some things change, whereas other remain relentlessly the same. In this episode they talk official plans for their first Failing Better Live show, Prince Harry and also a rumour emerges that the boys could be about to do a Taskmaster remake.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-25
35:33

Battle Of The Boyne Live!

A very sexy episode as Sean and Jonny tease a live episode of the pod and also explore the Battle Of The Boyne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-14
32:27

Average Man

In this episode the Sean and Jonny try and figure out the most average man in Britain. Also they talk about retaurants and Sean does a Mike Tyson impression that Jonny gets a kick out of.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-11
37:22

AI

This week Jonny's new friend Al pays us a visit. But is his name Al? Or has Sean noticed a huge mistake? Also they talk about Joe Rogan's penis and caffeine and all sorts of nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-07
37:19

Huw Edwards Recognition Episode

In this episode Sean and Jonny talk of their undying respect for BBC news anchor Huw Edwards. Also Sean's got a voucher for burgers and Jonny has a plan on how to get more out of his dining experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

04-04
38:37

Artificial Intelligence

In an attempt to widen the scope of the pod and stop the navelgazing the boys attempt to talk about artifical intelligence and retirement age. If that sounds boring then don't worry: Jonny does loads of accents as well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-31
36:40

The Long One & The Skinny One

The first of two episodes this week that were recorded too early in the day. In this ep Sean and Jonny dissect the results of the Failing Better World Cup, their potential international names and then try and drum up some interest in their email.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-28
35:04

Model Citizens

This week the guys question what it takes to be a model citizen. Jonny is feeling the Bern and wants to be more like him, whereas Sean maintains bird charities are the way to go. Can they learn a lesson from legendary WWE wrestler Kane? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-24
34:31

Home Alone 4

Jonny’s had a difficult week in Los Angeles and Sean has had an interesting interaction with a fan that casts a shadow over the podcast. We’re back to our Kafkaesque best.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-21
34:16

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