The 5 Star Podcast

🎸 Gigs, Chaos & Questionable Odours: The 5 Star Podcast Hits O2 Academy Bristol 🎸This week, The 5 Star Podcast heads to the legendary O2 Academy Bristol — where the amps are loud, the crowd's rowdy, and the reviews smell a little... fishy.Expect:A LOT of gig chat (borderline obsessive, really).Pure, unfiltered Bristol anarchy.An unexpected detour into the world of prostate examinations (don’t ask).Jon reliving the trauma of a VERY slow prog gig he'll never emotionally recover from.A heartfelt homage to the stunning group that is Ezra Collective (all hail).The eternal debate: packed in like sardines, or just genuinely smelling of fish?It’s live music, life lessons, and classic 5 Star Pod nonsense, served loud.And remember: like, subscribe, and always wear earplugs (and deodorant).Peace, Love & Mosh Pits,Team 5 Star Pod 🎤P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!Cherry Red Records / Van Der Graff Generator at Bath Forum 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztnAIgbpVdI

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🚢 Posh Boats & Bad Reviews: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Celebrity Cruises 🚢This week, The 5 Star Podcast sets sail into the world of Celebrity Cruises, where luxury meets absolute chaos—both onboard and in the reviews.Expect:Some lovely big portholes (size matters).Some extremely unverified Trustpilot reviews.The ongoing investigation into whether Charlie is an AI-generated Swede, half beaver, a CIA agent, or the reincarnation of Lady Di.Potentially—a drop of genuine business advice (but don’t hold your breath).The worst grammar ever seen in a review (prepare yourselves).A huge and shameless beg for sponsorship.And Jon’s deep, unwavering hatred for everyone with peanut allergies.It’s boats, baffling identities, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.And remember: like, subscribe, and always read the fine print before boarding.Peace, Love & Portholes,Team 5 Star Pod ⚓P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know! (Seriously, we need subscribers, so like, subscribe and all that good stuff.)#reviews #podcast #5starpod

📦 Lost & Damned: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Evri 📦This week, The 5 Star Podcast braves the abyss that is Evri, the courier service where your parcel’s fate is as mysterious as Jon’s search history.Expect:Some serious camera troubles—get used to Charlie staring into the middle distance.Chicken chat that never actually happens (they tried, they failed).One of Jon’s deeply concerning sexual fantasies.Bible facts from Jon.A new feature - Bot or Not? Will it stick, probably not.And Jon rapping a review—whether the world is ready or not.It’s lost parcels, lost dignity, and Charlie losing the battle with the English language—classic 5 Star vibes.And remember: like, subscribe, and if your package arrives, consider it a miracle.Peace, Love & Lost Packages,Team 5 Star Pod 🚛P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

✈️ Chaos & Carnage: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Heraklion Airport ✈️This week, The 5 Star Podcast endures the true Greek tragedy that is Heraklion Airport—where the only thing worse than the queues are the reviews.Expect:Snobby lounge chat that firmly separates the elites from the peasants.Charlie testing the boundaries of her undiagnosed dyslexia (with mixed results).Some unexpected balloon knotting kink shame (don’t ask, just listen).A well-deserved Jacob Rees-Mogg lashing.The brutal animal murder of a lairy lamb (RIP).And, as ever, some absolutely scorching reviews.It’s airport chaos, political takedowns, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust an airport sandwich.Peace, Love & Boarding Delays,Team 5 Star Pod 🛫P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!Want some merch? Get over to 5starpod.com

⚡ Shocks & Stocks: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Tesla ⚡This week, The 5 Star Podcast goes full throttle into the world of Tesla—the cars, the controversies, and the reviews that make you question everything.Expect:Heavy headphones and even heavier opinions.Electric car chat that’s almost insightful.Some truly sketchy investment advice (not legally binding).A very sexy website that distracts everyone.An unhelpful review from Ron—cheers, mate.And some absolutely dreadful Trustpilot reviews.It’s high voltage chaos, bad financial decisions, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.And remember: like, subscribe, and don’t take stock tips from us.Peace, Love & Charging Ports,Team 5 Star Pod 🔋P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🏰 Mouse Ears & Mayhem: The 5 Star Podcast Does Disneyland Paris 🏰This week, The 5 Star Podcast takes on the magic of Disneyland Paris, diving into its stonking 300,000 reviews to uncover the best, the worst, and the downright bizarre.You can expect:Cute Mickey ears.A Shirley Winters anecdote that may or may not be relevant.Some uncharacteristically accurate Sector Facts (don’t get used to it).The shocking revelation that Charlie is, in fact, an intelligent woman.A TMI tale of Jon’s toilet trauma—because of course.And a review from one of the world’s cricketing greats… (maybe).It’s Disney magic, bathroom nightmares, and the usual 5 Star Pod chaos.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a queue time estimate.Peace, Love & Overpriced Snacks,Team 5 Star Pod 🎢P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🏡 Property Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Foxtons 🏡This week, The 5 Star Podcast dives into the wild world of London’s most beloved estate agents—Foxtons. With sky-high fees, dodgy deals, and customer reviews that read like horror stories, Jon and Charlie are here to investigate.Expect:Charlie passing immediate judgment without a shred of evidence.Terrible reviews that somehow still don’t feel harsh enough.Some truly chef’s kiss photo evidence.A bizarre intro that may or may not involve roleplay.And all the usual 5 Star Pod fun, wrapped up in a property nightmare.It’s estate agents, scandal, and chaos—exactly what you’d expect.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a free glass of prosecco.Peace, Love & Extortionate Rent,Team 5 Star Pod 🏗️

⚽ Red Devils & Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Tackles Old Trafford ⚽This week, The 5 Star Podcast heads to the Theatre of Dreams—aka Old Trafford—for a deep dive into football, pies, and plenty of Manc madness.You can expect:Sexy footballers and Jon trying to remain professional (he fails),Pep Guardiola’s divorce,The great waterfall of the North... inside the stadium,Manc stereotypes,Why Old Trafford desperately needs a Queer Eye for the Straight Guy makeover,And some truly sketchy editing, because that’s just how we roll.It’s football, drama, and chaos on and off the pitch—pure 5 Star Pod style.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a stadium pie.Peace, Love & Corner Flags,Team 5 Star Pod 🥧P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🍀 Pints & Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Hits an Irish Bar in the Azores 🍀This week, The 5 Star Podcast finds itself in an Irish bar in the middle of the Azores, where the pints are flowing, the facts are questionable, and the vibes... well, let’s just say they take a turn.Expect: Charlie serving up some Pele facts (because why not?). Breastfeeding anecdotes you never asked for.Genius podcast spin-off ideas. Goat’s milk, tax dodging, and, of course, pints of Guinness. Jon trying out even more accents—because he just can’t help himself. And to top it all off, an abusive and racist bar owner you won't believe is real (but sadly, he is).It’s all the craic you can handle—plus a bit of chaos, 5 Star Pod style.And remember: like, subscribe, and always check the vibe of the pub before ordering a pint.Peace, Love & Mother's Milk,Team 5 Star Pod 🍻P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🛁 Spa Day Shenanigans: The 5 Star Podcast 🛁 This week, The 5 Star Podcast visits a Glasgow spa, where relaxation meets bad Scottish accents. Prepare for soothing treatments, Scottish anecdotes, and an unnecessary roast dinner chat.  Jon and Charlie are giving The Rest is History a run for its money with some loose historical "facts", yet another problematic accent (Glasgow, we’re sorry) and a person screaming for no reason—think Begbie, but in a bathrobe. And remember: like, subscribe, and don’t throw pint glasses. Peace, Love & Steam Rooms, Team 5 Star Pod 🌿 P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

💻 Tech Troubles: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Tucson 💻 This week, The 5 Star Podcast packs its virtual bags and heads to Tucson, Arizona, to dive deep into the world of IT support. Spoiler alert: things get glitchy as they read reviews for a Corp on the brink of collapse. Charlie has some controversial opinions on Amazon, Jon gets to carry out his favourite pastime of reading out American names, They work out if Linda thinks Google Reviews are used for dating. And remember: like, subscribe, and keep your devices backed up—because you never know when things will crash. Peace, Love & Wi-Fi Passwords, Team 5 Star Pod 🌵 P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

London Calling: The 5 Star Podcast Hits The Big Smoke! 🚍 This week, The 5 Star Podcast takes a bumpy ride through the streets of London as Jon and Charlie go head-to-head with a tour bus company that’s as dodgy as its website. Expect: Jon fuming at their website design (and maybe at all tour bus websites while he’s at it). Charlie’s spot-on impression of Jon’s Nan. A shameless and mildly desperate attempt to snag a paid sponsorship (hint, hint). Join Charlie & Jon for tantrums, tea, and tourist traps as we navigate the Big Smoke like true professionals... or not. And remember: like, subscribe, and support the chaos—because life’s too short for bad websites and unpaid podcast hosts. Peace, Love & Big Red Buses, Team 5 Star Pod P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

This week, The 5 Star Podcast brings you their Christmas Special! Jon and Charlie dive into their festive antics, featuring smelly jumpers, cute antlers, and a gift exchange that's more one-sided than playing Man City (this season). Brace yourself as they almost master the art of a two-sided conversation. Expect musings on religion, war, and dead parents. While Charlie stumbles into a few new words, and Jon reflects on the deeper (and darker) moments of the season. And remember: The 5 Star Podcast isn't just for Christmas. Peace, Love & Smelly Jumpers, Team 5 Star Pod 🎁 P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

This week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast returns to the land of the free and the brave. Jon and Charlie discuss their favourite painkillers, plan the tracklist for their inevitable album, and delve into reviews for a Hospital with a 2.5-star batting average. This one isn't for the faint-hearted or the sane (apparently). And remember: Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to like and subscribe to. Peace & Love, Team 5 Star Pod xx P.S. Got a business you want us to plug? Head to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

Buckle up for this week's ep of The 5 Star Podcast. Jon & Charlie head to the infamous Benidorm, where cockroaches in a cooked brekkie spark a heated chat about British grub abroad. Expect Oasis singalongs, a deep dive into the curious world of goujons, and, of course, the debut of our shiny new jingle! And remember: Don’t let your brekkie crawl away before you finish it. Peace & Love, Team 5 Star Pod xx P.S. Got a business you want us to plug? Head to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

Get your seatbelts on for this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast. Charlie & Jon explore a Car Dealer, but don't worry they also discuss what squaddies get up to in their spare time and offer some threatening life coaching. Make sure you stay till the end to watch Charlie lose her mojo. And remember: A watched Podcast never boils. Peace & Love, Team 5 Star Pod xxx P.S if you have a business you want us to share then head to ⁠5starpod.com⁠

Jon has something to say to people who park in "Disabled" parking spaces as he and Charlie react to reviews of a gym in Canada - They discuss the importance of cleaning the machines and the merits of overweight personal trainers. They also find out how to turn on the studio lights.

The 5 Star Podcast is back! Season 2, here we go..... From their sexy new studio, Jon & Charlie dip back into the world of hotels.This ep brings you bed bugs, hair balls, an old naan bread and the lowest batting average of any business they've uncovered so far. Don’t forget to hit the thumbs-up button and subscribe so you never miss an episode.If you've got a review we need to share, hit up ⁠⁠⁠5starpod.com⁠⁠⁠ and let Jon & Charlie know! And remember: Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day; teach a man to podcast, he'll never stop talking about it. Peace & Love,Team 5 Star Pod xx

Charlie and Jon report LIVE FROM THE PUB from Season 1 and Charlie shouts out to some fabulous Bristol letting agents and finally names the Bristol letting company she had an appalling experience with... Plus some teasers of what's coming next. DIG IN, GANG!