The Pod Couple

Back in 1991, the US rock band Extreme sang ‘More Than Words’. This week’s podcast is also more than words. Andi and Guy give examples of how changing one letter can ruin the title of a song. For example, Enya might have struggled if she'd released ‘Orinoco Flop’. We’ll reveal some of our listeners’ favourites. It looks like Andi has been swotting up and trying to give Fred a run for his money on some interesting word-based facts. Oh, and please listen even if just f...

"I don’t believe it!" Comedy comes under The Pod Couple spotlight in this episode as we find out what comedy shows you like.From the classic sitcoms to people falling over on social media, what makes us laugh and why? "Don’t be a plonker". Download it now."I shall say this only once."There’s more Handy Andi’s Tips in which Andi gets Guy to make a hole in his sock (?), discover how Will Smith got over his nerves in those first episodes of the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and find out what som...

So many questions to ask this week…. Did Andi’s special replica Duran Duran t-shirt as worn by Lady Diana Spencer in ‘The Crown’ arrive from the States? Why does Guy want to be invisible for a day? Can we learn anything from Handy Andi’s Tips? How is a Danish King connected to connecting our devices? And does Andi wear clothes that have started ‘bobbling’? The answers to these questions and many more exclusively in this week’s edition of The Pod Couple.

In this week’s animal-fest podcast, Guy shares the story of a romantic picnic ruined by two uninvited dogs, Andi comes under attack from a pigeon, find out how to tell the age of a cat in human years, and donkeys are on the menu. (Not literally of course…) Dogs, pigeons, cats and donkeys. What’s not to like?

We start by paying tribute to Wally Scott, a former BBC Merseyside radio producer who has died after a very long illness. Andi recounts her memories of Wally who, alongside Billy Butler, made Merseyside laugh, especially with the iconic 'Hold Your Plums' feature. Also in this podcast, find out how Andi’s idea of a reality tv show with elephants is progressing...Plus, in a new business venture, Guy could be pimped out as some sort of encyclopaedic robot.And find out what a Flo...

Forget the likes of Big Brother, The Kardashians and Love Island because Andi has got an idea for the next big reality tv show…. and it involves elephants..... If that wasn’t enough, we find out the songs that sum up some of our listeners’ week, we discover the latest travel trends and Fred’s Fun Fact lands in Birmingham. Oh, and can a musical be written in 2 days..? All this and more in The Pod Couple podcast. A treat for your ears.

In a very special episode, Andi reunites with John Cooper, an absolute Merseyside legend who Andi – in her own words – owes so much to for teaching her everything about radio. They relive some classic moments such as an amazing April Fool’s prank; how John narrowly escaped being arrested for carrying a package through customs; John’s worst holiday and wrongly calling out the name of a client’s competitor at the end of an outside broadcast and after 20 years, Andi finds out an interestin...

In this post-eclipse episode, Andi & Guy come up with topical songs for the phenomenon and Fred is back with an eclipse-related fact.They catch up on listeners’ examples of funny business names and you'll discover what the hosts’ names would be if they were strippers. Plus, find out who has something in common with a large cockerel. (Seriously, we’re not making any of this up. It would be impossible to do so.)

In this latest episode, we hear how Andi has – on more than one occasion - tried to get into the wrong car, Andi’s Club (working title) is growing with members from around the world, Guy reveals how a mis-typed word could have had disastrous consequences and Andi gets excited – and a little bit smug - about a gift from Australia! Make yourself some time, grab a drink and a Hob Nob* and catch the latest offering from The Pod Couple. *other biscuits are available

In this egg-cellent pre-Easter podcast, find out which Kardashian Andi is hatching a plan to become best mates with.In the first of our new egg-citing feature ‘Fred’s Fun Facts’, ‘Fred’ reveals how and why the act of putting the clocks forward started and how Coldplay’s Chris Martin is connected. We go eggs-ploring as some of our listeners tell us who they’d buddy up with on holiday. And find out the worst place Andi was in when she needed a dentist! It’s eggs-cruti...

In the most revealing episode so far, Andi plans to make a very Happy Easter calendar (Guy is a little worried about it), The Pod Couple plan a tour of the States, Andi plans to make a fortune with her new Marvel character but Guy has no plans to get Netflix - much to Andi’s shock. Oh, and find out who records the podcast without any clothes on!There’s a lot to get through, so get downloading and listen to The Pod Couple in the car, on the train… or sat at home without any cl...

In this packed episode, you’ll find out a lot about your hosts! Who was in a 90’s tribute band….who can ice skate… who stood on the Anfield Kop singing their heart out….and who at the age of 5 won a bet on a horse...?! And for those following us on Facebook, listen to find out how the infamous Podcast Couple Calendar takes a new direction for someone...!

They’re back and this time in a packed podcast, Andi and Guy discuss to what extent music has – and continues – to inspire fashion.Andi reveals how she may have ended up looking like Inspector Clouseau - you need to hear it...They talk about tracks that are good for motivating you - and the ones that aren't - they reveal which Beatles track you preferred in the latest poll, what polls are coming up (Andi loves a good poll) and how – or more importantly, why – Guy went throu...

In this week’s packed episode, we’re back down memory lane as we read out some of our listeners’ old-fashioned sayings that were used by their parents, we discover what the Ferrari phrase was that Andi’s dad used, we touch on past music venues that still exist today, favourite Beatles tracks and those long forgotten childhood toys. (It’s a busy one!)Oh, and Andi gets to find out if Guy really did have a woolly willy as a child….

This week Andi and Guy delve into the world of iconic film soundtracks and tv theme tunes and discuss some of the memories they hold. Andi makes the connection between former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness and the classic 1982 movie E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. Plus hear how Fraggle Rock immediately reminds her of liver and onions. No seriously, it does.Oh and there’s the chat about a big sausage from the opening to a kids' tv show. You have to download it to believe it.

In this first episode, Andi and Guy look back at songs that influenced them, inspired them and hold strong memories – both good and bad.Andi reveals something not many will know about her and Guy decides to spill the beans on his cross-dressing phase….