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PODCAST

False Economy

Vix Leyton and Paul Watson

Comedian and consumer champion Vix Leyton is joined by Paul Watson and Charlotte Redding to talk all things consumer - rip offs, deals and what"s going on in the economy, completely decoded, unfiltered and with a lot of laughs. Personal finance does not have to be dull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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All Episodes

33:16

Inside a Mongolian yurt in Notting Hill

False Economy ·

2024/03/20

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss social spending pressure - do you find yourself buying rounds you can't afford, or splitting a bill even if you've only had a salad? Plus, fines for taking your kids out of school are rising... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:17

Have you been to the chocolate river yet?

False Economy ·

2024/03/13

Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the now infamous Willy Wonka experience - plus they tell you exactly how big a pay rise you need to keep up with the increased cost of living... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:39

Burning for a welding helmet

False Economy ·

2024/03/06

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are talking all things electric vehicles this week, as well as trying to determine the value of a degree these days - plus, FINALLY, we discuss the big issue of 2024: welding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:43

You can’t find cruelty anymore

False Economy ·

2024/02/28

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the battle of the supermarkets (which is very much hotting up), whether you should share your scratchcard winnings with a partner (spoiler, someone didn't) and the sad demise of the Body Shop (and whether in fact, it is at all sad.)Plus, how much would you pay for an old tyre? We finally answer the age-old question. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:53

Are we going to retire...ever??

False Economy ·

2024/02/21

Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the impending doom that is the ever-increasing retirement age, as well as the implications of the modern working week. But most importantly, how much does it cost to swim with sharks these days? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:55

How much it costs to become a witch

False Economy ·

2024/02/14

It's Valentine's Day! Hurrah! Or Ugh, depending on how you feel. If you've left everything to the last minute (and let's face it, who hasn't), we have some top tips on ways to salvage the disaster. Plus: Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk all things healthcare in the light of the King's recent diagnosis - what's the best cover, and how can you manage if you suddenly come down with a long term illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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38:32

A Complete Breakdown

False Economy ·

2024/02/07

Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk roadside assistance and breakdown cover, and how it is absolutely essential even if you think it isn’t…plus, a look ahead to Valentine’s AND Valentine’s Day, and there’s the return of a familiar face in the Quickfire Round… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:18

Stuck on a water slide

False Economy ·

2024/01/31

There are strong rumours that Woolworths is coming back to the high street - Vix, Paul and Charlotte investigate these reports. Plus, do we have better things to worry about these days than Dry January? Why is nobody doing it this year? And what on earth is a rock'n'roll stroll? We'll tell you exactly what, don't worry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:26

Old Lady Cakes

False Economy ·

2024/01/24

Vix, Paul and Charlotte have found a product that promises to remove all the ‘bad stuff’ from your booze - could this make hangovers a thing of the past?Plus we tell you where to find a whole Sunday roast for just £7.50 (and kids eat free too) - plus we road test the Wetherspoons Veganuary menu (spoiler alert, it’s not great). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:02

Exciting Greggs News!

False Economy ·

2024/01/12

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring some excellent Greggs related news, as well as discussing the new taxation on Vinted sales. Plus, we we find our how much a Gordon Ramsey cooking class costs and we hope you all had a great Sunshine Saturday - but we asked the big question - what the heck IS Sunshine Saturday? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:25

Where are all the post-Christmas deals?

False Economy ·

2024/01/05

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are back for the new year with all the tips and tricks on how to get the best bargains. Plus - why are there Easter products in the shops already? And did you hear about all the turkey drumsticks people got instead of turkey at Christmas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:12

A farewell to Wilko

False Economy ·

2023/12/29

A New Year special from Vix, Paul and Charlotte looking back over the last 12 months, including the return of HMV and the demise of Wilko. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:44

How to travel home for Christmas on the cheap

False Economy ·

2023/12/22

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are here for a festive edition of False Economy, discussing everything from Secret Santa anxiety to the best way to get cheap train travel over the holiday period. Plus we look into reports that the cost of Christmas has tripled in recent years... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:25

What is going on with Quality Street?

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2023/12/15

Someone has to say it: Roses and Quality Street are well smaller than they use to be - what’s going on with the constant shrinkflation? We also look into the ongoing palaver surrounding loyalty card pricing in supermarkets, and we tell you which supermarket is your friend when it comes to buying Christmas dinners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:34

Ikea, TomTom and Santa Claus

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2023/12/01

This week we tell you all about Lidl’s Christmas jumper hire scheme (spoiler alert, it’s not as good as it seems), discuss the word of the year which is very apt for this podcast, plus we taste test a variety of Irish Cream drinks to see if we can tell the difference between actual Bailey’s and the alternatives… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:22

Toby Carvery, the Eurostar and a Terry’s Chocolate...

False Economy ·

2023/11/24

Vix is joined by hotukdeals Games Editor Charlotte Redding and Deals Editor Dan Evans to bring you all the best inside scoops for Black Friday, as well as a new plan for surge pricing in pubs!Plus, they discuss inflated deals - are you really getting a bargain? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:33

Baileys, Lego and Cineworld bargains

False Economy ·

2023/11/17

Vix and Paul take you through the week's best deals as well as discussing the news around self-service checkouts, Kevin the Carrot and inflation (but not in a boring way, promise). Plus they're joined by hotukdeals editor Dan Evans to bring you all the latest bargains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:56

The All-New False Economy is here!

False Economy ·

2023/11/10

Vix and Paul launch the brand-new refreshed version of False Economy, bringing you all the best deals, tips and tricks to save money.This week, they discsus Christmas toys, what we can expect from Black Friday this year plus Paul has his eyes very much opened by the Lovehoney advent calendar... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:44

Something's coming...

False Economy ·

2023/11/03

Coming next Friday, a BRAND NEW version of False Economy which we think you're gonna love...have a listen for more details! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:29

Ep34: Ian Smith

False Economy ·

2023/10/25

The comedian and podcaster tells Vix and Paul all about this spending habits, from why he resents in-app purchases on phone games to raging about something called a dental pod that he bought. Plus, we discover how much land costs on the moon and bemoan the price of rugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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