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Things People Do

Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, you"ll learn things that blow your mind. You"ll laugh until it hurts, and feel a whole lot better about the world around you and the people that fill it.

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All Episodes

56:09

Pub in the Park London: What happened when we forced...

Things People Do ·

2025/06/19

We've gone behind the scenes at Pub in the Park London, to find out who deals with backstage divas, how bags of litter get filled at a festival, and who is in charge of the power / what happens if it goes wrong. We also dragged Joe onto a ferris wheel against his will. Plus, there is a cameo from Things People Do fan favourite... Daisy's mum. Because all good festivals should include your mother-in-law.☀️There are two more Pub in the Park festivals this summer - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets

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60:14

About Cricketers, with Stuart Broad: What happens...

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2025/06/17

Our guest today is an England legend, and all-round top bloke (although some Australians may disagree)... it's Stuart Broad! He's here to tell us about the weird and wonderful world of Cricket. Why are you allowed two meal breaks during a game? Why does it sometimes take five days and it's still a draw? And what happens when a cricket ball hits you in the face at 90mph? He also tells us the greatest player he ever played with, and the reason a whole stadium of Aussie's once shouted 'Stuart Broad is

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39:56

About Blood Tests: Learn what’s really going on in...

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2025/06/12

This episode is brought to you by Thriva. Today, we are joined by Dr. Vish, who is a GP, here to tell us all about blood tests, and why they are the best way to find out what is actually going on in your body. Joe overcomes his needle phobia, and undergoes a live blood test in the studio. He’s on a new health journey, to identify any changes he might need to make to his lifestyle. Plus, we learn some mind blowing facts about blood, why feeling faint is actually quite helpful, and how Thriva can

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61:17

About Baking: The one huge mistake everyone makes at...

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2025/06/10

Our guest today is Jane Dunn, or Jane's Patisserie as her followers know her! She has the fastest selling baking book of all time, and is here to give us a baking masterclass. What is the biggest mistakes everyone makes when baking at home? How do you become a viral baking sensation? And what happens when you put courgette in a cake? You'll find all of that out in this episode. Plus, we do The Great Things People Do Bake Off, where Joe has brought in some crumbly cookies that he *definitely* baked

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43:53

New Studio Reveal: Joe's WILD new diet and will he...

Things People Do ·

2025/06/08

Things People Do has a brand new studio! But, Joe throws a massive strop because after 4 years, there is no neon sign... or is there? Plus, Joe also has a wild new diet, the show wins it's first award, and we hear from our beloved Josh the Chimney Sweep.You can now get all episodes of TPD on YouTube, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠watch here⁠⁠⁠ 📪 Send us items for our new studio Things People Do Crowd Network The Boardwalk Floor 3 21 Little Peter Street Manchester England M15 4PS Music courtesy of BMG

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57:51

Things People Did, with Chris McCausland: Live from...

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2025/06/05

We are live at Pub in the Park, and our guest is the phenomenal comedian, Chris McCausland! He's here to tell us how he went from copying illegal video games and getting a F in GSCE French, to being one of the UK's top comedians and the winner of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus, he teaches Joe how to deal with heckling, and how to be funnier. All helpful stuff.Go and listen to Chris's podcast 'winnning isn't everything', with Dianne Buswell! Listen ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ To go and see Chris on tour,

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49:58

About Carpet Cleaners: Can white wine actually fix a...

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2025/06/03

Our guest today is Hayden, who is a professional carpet cleaner He also does rugs, and upholstery. In this episode you will find answers to some absolutely massive questions, things that impact us all. Such as - does white wine ACTUALLY clean a red wine stain? What is definitively the best brand of vacuum cleaner? And can you set fire to Vaseline? We also do a mental tour of Joe's house, and try to work out why every single room seems to have issues with the carpet.If you would like to be a

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55:28

Pub in the Park Marlow: Tom Kerridge BBQ tips,...

Things People Do ·

2025/05/29

Welcome to the behind the scenes episode of our first ever festival. We're at Pub in the Park Marlow, where the food is delicious, the weather is glorious, and you arrive to the festival via boat (if you're Elis James). In this episode, Joe has a strangely flirty conversation with Daniel Bedingfield, Tom Kerridge shares some excellent BBQ tips, and we meet Colin, the head of security, who's main job is stopping kids rolling under fences and trying to crash the festival via the River Thames. Join us

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58:40

About Sex Education: How to fix your problems in the...

Things People Do ·

2025/05/28

Our guests this week are Cate, who is a sex therapist and Diggory who is her... son? Yes, you read that correctly. Together, they do a podcast about sex education, and they are here to tell us everything there is to know about performance anxiety, erectile disfunction and many other common problems that people face in the bedroom. We also discuss intel culture, how standard sex education needs to be improved, and Cate answers a series of anonymous questions from our listeners. ☀️Come and see us

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49:28

Things People Did, with Elis James: Live at Pub in...

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2025/05/22

We are in Marlow for our first ever festival, and our guest is comedian and podcast legend, Elis James! He's here to tell us about a harrowing interview he once had at Quicksave, the carnage that is the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society, and the weird reason he got sacked from a gas pipe company. Plus, he explains why he turned up to the food festival by boat, and brought his own ham sandwiches that his mother in law made. ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park in London on 1st June!

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60:23

About Astrologers: Which star sign has the most...

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2025/05/20

Can the planets predict our future? What is a sun sign? And why does Joe have 'pure Mars energy'? In this episode, we're speaking to Florence who is an astrologer! She is here to read Joe and Tom's natal charts, to find out what the planets were doing at the time of their birth, and what that means. One of our hosts was loving it, one remains 'slightly' skeptical...☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park in London on 1st June! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☀️ If you would like to be a

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44:39

Classic About Penetration Testers: How to rob a bank...

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2025/05/15

Imagine getting paid to rob banks as your actual job? You don't see many of those advertised on LinkedIn. Today, Joe and Tom meet a real life penetration tester to ask how you would break into Fort Knox, and how to go about stealing a recipe from Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park this Sunday in Marlow! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☀️ If you would like to be a guest on the show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get ad-free and longer episodes on

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59:25

About Bus Drivers: Low bridges, drunk passengers and...

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2025/05/13

How have we not had a bus driver on in 4 years? We hear you ask. Well we've been keeping it up our sleeve until the right one came along... enter Marcus, who drives the 241 London bus between Stratford City and Silvertown. He's here to answer every question you've ever wanted to know about buses... how hard is it to park one? Do they hate cyclists? What happens when you come up against a low bridge? And what happens if someone is sick on your bus? This one is a classic in the making,

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41:31

Classic About Paramedics: How fast can you actually...

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2025/05/08

☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tickets here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☀️This is a classic Things People Do from way way back in the day. Today, Joe and Tom meet Steve Pawley who's a paramedic from Bristol. He tells us all about his day to day saving lives, the worst injuries he has ever seen, and how fast you can actually drive an ambulance with the blue lights on! If you would like to be a guest on the show, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get ad-free

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60:45

About Blacksmiths: Are 3D printers killing...

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2025/05/06

Have we found the oldest profession in the world? Yes we have... our guest today is Ian, who is a Blacksmith, a job which first dates back to over 5000 years ago. He is a master of his craft, who spends his days at his forge, heating metal to ridiculous temperatures, and shaping them into beautiful and practical things. He also makes random things like medieval guillotines, metal flowers, and ornate iron gates. The good news is, Ian still has all 10 fingers, which after listening to this episode,

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49:42

About Traffic Lights: Do they all have secret hidden...

Things People Do ·

2025/05/01

There are some big questions asked in this episode. Do traffic lights actually turn green if you flash at them? Are they all secretly harbouring hidden cameras? And is there one giant control room that turns all the lights red? Today we're joined by Sam, who is a traffic light engineer, and is here to confirm or deny all the myths about them. We all experience traffic lights on a day to day basis... but how often are we actually sat on red? You're about to find out.☀️Come and see us at Pub in

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57:44

About Sheep: Are they actually more intelligent than...

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2025/04/29

Our guest this week is Laura, who is a Shepherdess from the Scottish Highlands. Well actually she's from Essex, but she moved up there and discovered a love of herding sheep. She literally know's everything there is to know about sheep, and she can even talk to them! A lot of this episode is Joe baa'ing in different accents, and debating whether he could actually become a sheep shearer. Just your average TPD episode then really...☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st

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42:50

Classic About Ice Cream: Joe's extreme reaction to...

Things People Do ·

2025/04/25

Summer is almost here, which means one thing - Ice Cream. But would you eat horseradish ice cream? Joe does, in this classic episode from 4 years ago, amongst many other weird and wonderful flavours. We ask all the big questions like is ice cream actually bad for you? What is the proper way to eat it, cone or cup? And why does ice cream have eggs in it? Go grab yourself a tub, and enjoy.☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️ To

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62:19

About TV Personalities: How did Pete Wicks outsell...

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2025/04/22

We've got Pete Wicks on the show this week, and he's quite simply one of our favourite guests we've ever had. He's here to explain what a 'TV Personality' is, and why it is a ridiculous "job". He does have some quite useful tips on how to successfully stay famous though, how to sell out the O2 with a podcast, and crucially how to get an invite to The BRIT Awards and every other celebrity after party. Joe spends a lot of this episode taking notes... ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May

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43:22

Classic About Sleep: How many hours do you actually...

Things People Do ·

2025/04/18

☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️We're going back to one of the very first episodes of Things People Do today, and it's a huge topic. Our guest is sleep expert James Wilson, and he is here to answer everything we've ever wanted to know about sleep... why do we need it? How much should we be sleeping? Are naps actually good for you? To find our more about Irita, give her a follow on Instagram here To get in touch with us,

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