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The Luxury Podcast

In each episode of The Luxury Podcast, William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith will tackle an area of life that they think you should upgrade, helping you create the everyday moments of luxury that make life worth living, and sorting the Onslows from the Hyacinths. Join William and Jonathan as they advise the nation in gracious living, and help you to live a more luxury life.Get in touch with William and Jonathan at postman@luxurypodcast.co.uk or join the Luxury Private Members" Club at

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44:12

Parenting

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/11/19

It's the return of former children William and Jonathan, as this week they're discussing parenting. Conversation topics range from wondering if they'd ever become parents, to choosing luxury baby names, to how to cope when witnessing bad parenting. The two also swap their childhood experiences of discipline, and delicately decide what to say when faced with a friend's ugly baby.Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:14

Luxury Lurgies and Manly Pinks

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Jonathan is suffering with an executive sniffle, but thankfully William is on hand to tend to his needs and keep things firmly pointed in a luxury direction. They discuss tipping decorators, cleaning carpets and a word of warning for any potentially troublesome air passengers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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53:31

Radio

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Tune in your wireless to The Luxury Podcast, as this week our hosts are paying homage to the radio. William and Jonathan share their recommendations for other luxury shows, revisit some classic clips from their time on the radio, and share the truth about Terry Wogan's hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:56

Runaway Vicars, Good Bants and Sex Ponds

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/11/06

In this week's bonus episode, we have an update on the pressing items in our hosts' lives (Jonathan's glasses and William's cleaner). Plus, Jane McDonald's treatment of trick or treaters, whether a change of name by deed poll can ever be luxury, and how best to wash a bike jacket. A varied episode as always.Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:58

Personal Grooming

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/11/05

In this week's episode, William and Jonathan compare their personal grooming routines and discover that one host's is far more lengthy than the other’s. On a semi-related note, they also discuss manscaping, before moving on to fragrances, cosmetic surgery and facial hair.Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:22

Persistent Pests and Fryer Fallouts

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/30

In this week's bonus, William and Jonathan's friendship is put to the ultimate test. In JVS's words, they've never been so close to falling out - and it's not even a main episode. Tensions ease slightly when the two consider how best to deal with unruly aeroplane passengers, pest infestations, and glasses.Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:09

Halloween

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/29

William and Jonathan attempt to put a luxury spin on spooky season. The two cover everything from the fancy dress of Jonathan's youth, to the most effective way of dispersing trick or treaters (hint: you first need firearm training). Plus, William shares a story from his party, of a very unconventional tribute to the late Patricia Routledge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:39

Fainting Scares and Special Chairs

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/23

In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan catch up after William's housewarming party. Jonathan revisits some of his more outrageous comments, issued while on the house tour (the guest-requested house tour, of course). Plus, William gives his tips on where to go for a pre-Luxury Live afternoon tea, and the podcast is interrupted by another Vernon-Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:25

Pet Hates

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/22

In this week's episode, William and Jonathan explore their pet hates - of which there are many, of course. Two previous episode themes collide, with corporal punishment being doled out for inappropriate bodily functions. Plus, Jonathan describes bad driving etiquette, and William produces some extremely specific pet hates.Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:50

Ancient Alarms and Multifocal Mirth

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/16

In this week's bonus episode, William gives a very important update about his new alarm system - and Jonathan is himself alarmed to discover his may be less executive than he had thought. Plus, the two critique Jonathan's new glasses, hear from alumni from their old schools, and give a very lovely live rendition of the podcast theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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56:35

Funerals

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/15

In this week's episode, William and Jonathan consider the biggest question of them all: how to have a luxury death. The two plan their funerals in great detail, with Mary Poppins, Macho Macho Man and Blame It On The Bossa Nova all making an appearance. Plus, there's great excitement when inspiration strikes for Luxury Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:01

Headboard Schemes and Deathly Dreams

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/09

In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan compare notes on how to pick the most thorough and executive cleaner. Jonathan puts himself forward as William's chambermaid, and much haggling over price ensues. Plus, a listener writes in with a very alarming dream, and Jonathan's filthy headboard returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:57

Supermarkets

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Follow Jonathan and William down the aisle in this week's episode, all about supermarkets. The two reflect on the different shop names, what they say about a person, and what the most executive supermarket really is. It's not all British brands - Mercadona of course makes an appearance, and William tries out his French and Latin. Plus, the two create the Luxury Supermarket, for the upper class shopper. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:37

Dame Patricia Routledge (1929 - 2025)

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/03

With the sad news of Patricia Routledge's death, William and Jonathan pause to remember the award-winning actress, and star of ‘Keeping Up Appearances’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:10

Restaurant Rudeness and Luxurious Lathering

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan kick things off with an update on their social calendars, before a very in-depth discussion on the most executive way to present toilet rolls in one's bathroom. Plus, the two take on a rude restaurant goer, and JVS pays homage to his favourite soap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:19

School Days

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/10/01

In this week's episode, William and Jonathan revisit their school days, and the wardrobe malfunctions, questionable language lessons and brutish bullies that accompanied them. Plus, William looks back fondly on an unusual school hobby, and bleep machine usage reaches never-before-seen levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:06

Well-Hung Walls and Waterlogged Balls

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/09/25

In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan run through the alarms, smoke screens and panic rooms that make one's system thoroughly secure. Plus, the two weigh in on when it's appropriate to complain in public, and how to cope with other people's inferior hygiene habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:52

Health

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/09/24

William and Jonathan will see you now! This week's episode is all about health, and the two take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of their most dramatic ailments - including some intriguingly timed fainting (guess who) and the unfortunate swallowing of a classroom object.Join the Luxury Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:54

Pasty Crumbs and Pilot Holes

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/09/18

In this week's bonus episode, a rat is sighted in one presenter's garden, and the other has to contend with pasty crumbs in the carpet. If this doesn't sound very luxurious, fear not - order is restored when William once again shares his penchant for hired hands, and Jonathan casts judgement on a listener's collecting habits. Plus, an insight into what goes on after hours at Heathrow.Join the Luxury Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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36:39

Horoscopes

The Luxury Podcast ·

2025/09/17

In this week's episode, former children William and Jonathan seek out the spiritual with an exploration of horoscopes. The two scour over their own horoscopes and see what fits (and doesn't). Plus, a look at the astrology of serial killing, and discussion of what makes one's birth luxury or not.Luxury Live tickets are now on general sale! Book tickets and join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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