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Planet Porky

An exciting new podcast from Mike Parry as he lets you into his madcap world twice a week alongside co-host Lesley-Ann Jones. All visitors are welcome to Planet Porky. email: planetporkypod@gmail.com

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49:27

170: Putting us on the map

Planet Porky ·

2021/02/05

On the latest family-friendly edition of Planet Porky the podcast, Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss: Captain Sir Tom Moore, Porky's jab quest, the risks of taking public transport during the pandemic, Buddy Holly's short life, the Asher family, songs to make you feel better, Freddie Mercury's theatre statue, Fulham, David Hamilton's views on radio, sleeping patterns during lockdown, being a news junkie, reopening the pubs, the Isle of Man, Danny Cipriani, geographical ignorance, and countries

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51:30

169: Won't dance for me Argentina?

Planet Porky ·

2021/02/02

It's time for more topical debate (with a few relevant tangents) from the Planet Porky custodians - Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Today they debate and discuss: Piers Morgan, referring to people as types of animals, keeping rabbits, being chosen to be an influencer, trading with oppressive regimes, the top 20 songs from musicals, Bill Kenwright, LAJ's pictures causing a stir, familiar names appearing in a list of the world's best pubs, Frank Warren, the magic mysticism of churches, whether

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49:53

168: Salami or wine?

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/29

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones may claim that time doesn't exist on Planet Porky but that doesn't mean that their latest podcast isn't due. Topics include: Exercising during lockdown, Pamela Anderson's latest marriage, Andrew Ridgeley, Chelsea's decision to sack Frank Lampard, Roman Abramovich, Elaine Paige's exploits on and off stage, the moral dilemma of dolphinariums and zoos, whether teachers should be prioritised for the vaccine to get kids back to school, Charlotte Cornwell vs. Nina Myskow,

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51:20

167: Where's the beef? Oh, there he is.

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/26

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones come bursting in from the cold to bring you the latest instalment of Planet Porky the podcast. Today they wrap up warm to discuss: the winter weather, why women are more convincing than men, Caitlin Moran's use of profanity, Larry King, the NRA, Melania Trump's grand exit from the White House, what Boris Johnson and Joe Biden might have discussed in their first phone call, John Lennon's writing habit, Rick Wakeman, plastic surgery denial, living in colder climes, the

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50:18

166: When two heads aren't better than one

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/22

It's time to bring the weekend in with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as Planet Porky the podcast returns. Topics on this one include: Tony Blair’s son being worth millions, Romeo Beckham, Gary Barlow turning 50, Robbie Williams, Will Young, Porky’s nasal hair, Knebworth festival, learning to interview on the job, not knowing who Will Ferrell is, getting two Head's confused, arranging flowers for the camera, Theresa May’s Brexit musings in the Mail, whether it's worth taking a power nap, mixing

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52:26

165: Cop a mouthful of that

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/19

It's time for another peek at Life on Planet Porky with Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones braced and ready to beam into your ears. Today they discuss: Bridget Rowe, the controversial life of Phil Spector, Californians, Easy Rider, Katie Price's caring duties, Fergie signing with Mills & Boon, the Fake Sheikh, Pete Waterman and his artists, Paul Young, having a close relationship with your literary agent, female authors, why attractive women are more likely to be believed in harassment cases,

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50:35

164: Jog on!

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/15

There might be some deadlines looming, but there's always time to take a visit to Planet Porky for Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Walking, collagen, joggers, delivering newspapers, Carl Bridgewater, The Beatles in harmony, influencer school, pushy parents, Melanie C, recording vocals, Neil Sheehan, the Nixon family, Mia Farrow's son, Suggs, expensive trainers, dressing appropriately for work, going through harrowing experiences as a journalist and the Sex Pistols are among the topics up for

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50:00

163: Hot off the press

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/12

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are informed and ready to inform as Planet Porky returns. Today's subjects include: the rollout of the vaccine, people flouting lockdown laws again, a potentially beneficial new heart drug, high heels, Patricia Highsmith, the impact of all day drinking, Barry Gibb, working from under the sheets, breakfast in bed, flat sharing, Jimmy Page, being friendly with your neighbours, false advertising on your dating app profile, and the brilliance of Britain's last female

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50:47

162: Better than your average bear

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/08

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones bring some light to the dark days with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky. Topics include: Porky's devotion to walking, waiting to receive the vaccine, COVID concerns, working in a radio station during challenging times, Piers Morgan's interview with Joan Collins, Botox, Amanda Holden, the siege on the Capitol, Trump's dangerous last days, the joy of (not) being average, Geoff Stephens, the New Seekers, Mary Hopkin, first hand experiences of Rowan Atkinson,

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51:16

161: Out with the old, in with the new

Planet Porky ·

2021/01/05

Planet Porky is back and it's better than ever for 2021! Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones take you on the latest whistle-stop tour around their world with topics such as: when Christmas begins and ends, Edwina Curry, the sad death of Gerry Marsden, Marianne Faithfull, the passing of Pierre Cardin, Elizabeth Taylor, natural ways to relieve stress, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney seeing George Harrison in a tree, tangible reminders of the people you love, Michael Jackson's Neverland, Soho House, the return

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50:35

160: Happy Birthday Porky!

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/29

It's the last Planet Porky podcast of the year and Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are determined to end this terrible year with a bang. Topics include: Mike's Birthday celebrations, buying a new washing machine, Noel Edmonds, former Mirror editor Mike Molloy, Don Mackay, LAJ's presents to herself, Barbara Amiel's candid accounts, Susannah Constantine, the new strain of coronavirus, how to get the country back on its feet, the search for the Holy Grail, fresh footage from the new Beatles movie,

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50:47

159: A Christmas cracker

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/22

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones present the last Planet Porky podcast before Christmas with added sparkle to help you negotiate these very difficult and very different times. Topics include: Porky's Christmas starting with a bang, the Baroness of Belgravia, relationship studies, whether your wife should be your best friend, Uri Geller's spoon bending, Richard Osman, Pointless, reading yourself to sleep, the struggles faced historically by indigenous peoples, the fur trade, Vernon Kay, Noddy

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49:01

158: Yule need to be careful

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/18

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back to lift the gloom as a COVID Christmas creeps up on us with the latest look at Life on Planet Porky! Topics they discuss include: Not seeing family over the festive season, elderly relatives, listening to music on a CD player, Harry and Meghan's latest ridiculous venture, Spotify, the Mail's campaign against Prince Andrew, ZZ Top, who might have killed Brian Jones, women who steal boyfriends, Liz Jones, taking the necessary precautions over Christmas, the

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49:30

157: Going out of fashion

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/15

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones have come bounding in from Planet Porky just in the nick of time to captivate you with the latest podcast offering. Today's topics include: the sad death of Dame Barbara Windsor, losing the ability to interview in pubs, Johnny Depp's relationship with Dior, fashion houses and their dubious moral standards, Kate Moss, Mariah Carey's Christmas song, reading music, Jim Davidson, girls in cosmetic stores, lipstick sales, Martin Dunn, the resurgence of tartan, Andy

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50:32

156: Hurly-Burley

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/11

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back with some more festive cheer from atop Planet Porky. Today's subjects include: a couple of early Christmas lunches, closing pubs unnecessarily, Kay Burley flouting the rules, British Airways, ginger, buying your own vaccine, Sir Kenneth Branagh, Sue Lawley, Salt Lake City, Porky's quest to get an alcoholic beverage in Pakistan, the perfect Christmas gift for the Porkmeister, LAJ's McCartney recommendation, Mike Tindall's baby faux pas, boarding schools, the

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50:50

155: Love for Lennon

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/08

It's time for another festive Planet Porky as the clock ticks towards Christmas. Today's topics for Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones to get stuck into include: The Royal School of Church Music carol service, buying the Christmas tree, Brexit negotiations, the French, how Paris has changed, the 40th anniversary of the death of John Lennon and how it was covered at the time, Ghislaine Maxwell's Christmas hope, the tier system pub experience, people watching, why marriage is so tough, Porky's new

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50:12

154: Gordon's Alive!

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/04

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones have lit their fires and they are ready to bring you another exciting instalment of Planet Porky the podcast. Today's topics include: an update on the status of George Gordon, a Fleet Street tale or two about Dermot Purgavie and Ivor Key, New York winters, Debenhams, not being able to leave your job, Sir Philip Green, the decline of the High Street, Dave Prowse, the upcoming commemorations for John Lennon's death, tanning on a sunbed, people who drive over the age of

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53:24

153: Rabbits!

Planet Porky ·

2020/12/01

Time for another verbal sparing session between Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as Planet Porky comes to life once again. Today's topics include: LAJ's successful appearance on the Graham Norton show, rocketing up the podcast charts, Amazon, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, why The Crown is so controversial, Princess Anne's personal life, loitering 'within tents', Motown, what qualifies as a substantial meal in the new tier system, Boris' floundering, everyone flocking to Cornwall for

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51:36

152: A partridge in a pair spree

Planet Porky ·

2020/11/27

Time for another audio digest courtesy of Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones as we take another visit to Planet Porky. Today's topics include: Porky's husky voice, LAJ's boating days, the death of Diego Maradona, motorbiking to Moscow, George Best, Italian opera, J-Lo still flaunting it at 50, Hear'Say reforming, offering political opinion about America to Americans, Russell Brand, sharing a drink with Billy Connolly, why Macca doesn't do selfies (but does make allowances), Pete Best, the collapse of

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52:37

151: Who's Tim?

Planet Porky ·

2020/11/24

Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return for more frolics. Today's topics include: lockdown concerns, reopening the pubs, bullying in the workplace, the Civil Service, Jamie Lee Curtis, losing your contacts book (or a child), LAJ's vicar, Jeremy Kyle's controversial TV show, George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, Friar Park, huge vinyl collections, Blur, liquorice, lollipop ladies, Michael McIntyre's mortgage moan and wives who earn more than their husbands. Meanwhile, Porky takes another phone call

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