This episode is brought to you by MANUAL, the UK’s leading men’s health service. Today is a podcast first... Joe is recording this episode without his hat on! Why? Because the time has come to have an open conversation around hair loss, and the stigma that comes with it. 50% of men will suffer with hair loss in their lifetime, and we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about it. Our guest today is Mike, who is a senior clinician at MANUAL, and is here to bust some myths, blow our minds with some stats a...
Dec 06, 2024•55 min•Season 11Ep. 40
If you could hang a podcast in The Louvre, then this might just be that podcast. Why did a banana taped to a wall cost $6.2 million? What is the point of the Mona Lisa? What actually is 'art'? These are some of the many questions that we put to Dr. James Hicks, who is art historian and one of the most knowledgable people we've ever met. This episode makes us to some unexpected places (Tracey Emin's Bed meets Joe Marler anyone?) and we're very much here for it. To sign up for one of James' art hi...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 11Ep. 39
Come and see our final live show at The Clapham Grand next Tuesday 3rd December: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-3rd-dec-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Joe and Tom meet a midwife and ask her everything they’ve ever wanted to know about birth! To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZH...
Nov 29, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 38
Come and see our final live show at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and Suzi Ruffell! Tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-3rd-dec-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets Our guest this week is Isabella, who is an incredible craftsperson and who knows pretty much everything there is to know about working with gold. She tells us how mixing gold is like baking a cake, how to go about picking an engagement ring and wh...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 37
Come and see our final live show at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and Suzi Ruffell! Tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-3rd-dec-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets This is another episode of Things People Did, with the phenomenal comedian and former investment banker, Sindhu Vee! Large portions of this episode are spent trying to explain to Joe what bonds are - a concept which he still has no grasp of. Other...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min•Season 11Ep. 36
Today, we speak to George, who is a mixologist. But he doesn't want to be called a mixologist. Because that's a bit pretentious. He tells us all about cocktails. Which are the most popular. Why ice is so important. And why they're even called cocktails in the first place, which has something to do with ginger in a horse. And, Joe and Tom get a bit tipsy on a signature show drink. Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and Suzi Ruffell...
Nov 20, 2024•56 min•Season 11Ep. 35
I'm a Celebrity is back. It's the Big Brother final. And Tom still isn't sure how reality TV works. So in this classic episode, we chat to King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson. He gives us a peek around the curtain at how the world of reality TV actually works. To follow Sam Thompson on Instagram and Tik Tok, search @samthompsonuk Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and Suzi Ruffell! Tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marle...
Nov 15, 2024•48 min•Season 11Ep. 34
If there was a footballer version of Joe Marler, it would definitely be Jimmy Bullard. What happens when you put them in a room together? Mayhem. This episode is mostly a discussion about why Joe never calls Jimmy back, how much footballers earn compared to rugby players, and a ludicrous story about Paulo Di Canio. Brace yourselves for this one. Go and give Jimmy's podcast a listen! You can find FC Bullard here: https://podfollow.com/1740129741 Or to watch it on YouTube, click here: https://www....
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 33
We're back at The Clapham Grand, and our guest today has the most ludicrous list of jobs we've ever had on Things People Did. Marcus Brigstocke used to work on an oil rig, where he practised for his other job as a podium dancer. He was also a rollerblading instructor, the 'chief beverages officer' at a Little Chef (remember those? whilst moonlighting as a world cheese judge. If you enjoyed this episode, then come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests ...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 32
Today we are joined by Charlotte, who is a footwear technologist (no, we didn't know that was a job either)! She is responsible for making sure our shoes are safe, comfortable and that they don't fall apart while we're wearing them. This episode is full of random facts and philosophical questions about footwear, such as 'why do Converse get cooked in an oven', 'why are they called sneakers' and 'do slippers count as shoes'? Joe also talks us through his ridiculous number of shoes... can you gues...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 11Ep. 31
There aren't words big enough to describe how much we love this episode. But if there were, Tom Read-Wilson would probably know them! He is here to tell us everything we've ever wanted to know about words, as we cover portmanteaus, swear words, palindromes, emojis, accents and a Scrabble record in Northern Ireland. Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and Suzi Ruffell! Tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marler-presents-t...
Nov 01, 2024•53 min•Season 11Ep. 30
Our guest today is Max, who is a train driver, a listener of the show, and a very lucky man because he can get on any train he wants for free. In this episode, he tells us what it's like handling the 'vomit commit' last train out of London on a Friday, about the time he caused delays because nature called, and why driving a train is like playing a giant Bop It! We love Max, and you will too. Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December, with special comedian guests Jake Lambert and ...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 29
Can we do a whole episode about batteries? You bet we can. Batteries are everywhere. They are in your remote controls. Your cars. The random draw you probably have in the kitchen, full of both new and used batteries and you can’t remember which are which. But do you know how they work? When the first battery was invented? Why phone batteries deteriorate? How many massive batteries it would take to power Wembley Stadium? Our guest today is Cillian (aka The Batt-man) who is here to tell us everyth...
Oct 25, 2024•57 min•Season 11Ep. 28
It turns out that there is a lot more to the popular form of exercise 'pilates' than meets the eye. In this episode, we meet Chloe, who is a qualified instructor and knows everything there is to know about pilates. There are lots of instruments that sound like they could be used for torture, there are 'elders' and a metaphor about a tree that cn get quite out of hand. Chloe is also very good at fixing people's physical problems through pilates, and there are lots of tips in this episode that mig...
Oct 23, 2024•57 min•Season 11Ep. 27
We've got an absolute legend of British comedy in the studio today... it's Nick Frost! Joe gets very star struck, as Nick tells us how he went from being a waiter and factory worker, to starring in Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and many more iconic comedy films. It also turns out he is better at scrummaging than Joe as well, and he never got a single free Cornetto after the Cornetto trilogy. Go and watch Nick's new film 'Timestalker' which is out now To follow him on Instagram, click here: https:/...
Oct 18, 2024•58 min•Season 11Ep. 26
Meet Will, who has worked in the industry since before the Hob Nob was invented. In fact, he almost vetoed the name 'Hob Nob' before it was released. In this episode you will discover who writes the joke on a Penguin bar, Joe's very strange way of eating a chocolate digesting, and a phenomenal story including a lawsuit and a two-foot Jaffa Cake. There is also a major break through, as 'Things People Dunk' is born... Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December! Tickets here: https:/...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 25
This is one of the all time great TPD classic episodes, when Joe and Tom met Chris Hunter, who has been disposing bombs for 25 years. He's worked all over the world saving thousands of lives, and his stories are incredible. And no, Joe, he won't tell you how to make your own bomb in the garden... Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on 3rd December! Tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/533vok-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-3rd-dec-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets To get in touch with ...
Oct 11, 2024•55 min•Season 11Ep. 24
Jules went to prison when she was 20 years old, and is here to tell us all about what life is like on the inside. In this episode, we talk about what food you can eat (hairy chicken legs anyone?), how you pass the time and how you survive in sometimes very difficult conditions. She also tells us about being released, what it is like to re-enter the outside world, and about the amazing work she now does in helping others who have been through the criminal justice system, by discussing key issues ...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 23
We're back at the Clapham Grand, and our guest is the phenomenal Catherine Bohart! Before she was a comedian, she can boast that she worked in the only cinema in Ireland that put hot butter on their popcorn, she travelled the world competing in a debate team, and she is an expert at keeping an Orchid alive from her days as a receptionist. Joe also learns a lot in this episode, including that you can get Ox bile tablets from Holland and Barrett, and that buses sometimes have a roof. It's a wild r...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 22
Our guest today is Sam, who knows pretty much everything there is to know about chickens and eggs. He even has mind blowing answer to the age old question of which one came first. In this episode you'll hear about a real life chicken run, a hen that met Emma Watson and how to go about cleaning up 1000 cracked eggs. There are also multiple times where the entire podcast is basically just chicken noises, because Joe has lost his voice. Enjoy. To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk I...
Oct 02, 2024•57 min•Season 11Ep. 21
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler In the second part of this episode, we're delving into how Strongman competitions work. How do you pull a massive airplane? What are some of the most horrific injuries that have occurred? And why is World's Strongest Man always sunny in December? Things also get deep, as the Stoltman brothers open up abo...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 11Ep. 20
We have not one, but two excellent guests this week. Luke 'The Highland Oak' Stoltman and Tom 'The Albatross' Stoltman (yes, it is compulsory to have a cool strongman name). They are the world's strongest brothers, and their story is incredible. What is more incredible, is the sheer weight of the things they lift, and the amount of calories they consume before they do so. This episode was so good, we had to split it into two parts. Part two will be out on Friday! To find out more about the Stolt...
Sep 25, 2024•55 min•Season 11Ep. 19
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is a HUGE comedian (literally, he's 6ft 7)... it's Tom Davis! He's talks about all his previous jobs, including being a scaffolder, selling rude t-shirts at festivals and how he may or may not have been Ed Sheeran's bouncer. He also tells us about how you act with a CGI Paddington bea...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 18
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler This week's guest was forced to come on the show by her sister. But we're so glad she came! Olivia is an embryologist. Which means she helps people make babies, using science. She's helped to make 600 babies, and has even had one named after her. But we couldn't just talk about the heartwarming stuff. Of...
Sep 18, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 17
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on October 1st, with special guests Marcus Brigstocke and Catherine Bohart! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler We revisit the time Joe and Tom met firefighter Darren in this week's classic episode. And we obviously ask him all about poles and hoses. But will he agree to replace the pole at the station with a water slide? To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the ...
Sep 13, 2024•49 min•Season 11Ep. 16
Ever wondered what it takes to run a restaurant? Today is your lucky day as Tom Kerridge joins Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce to try and answer that question. Ultimately they get distracted several times along the way, but it’s still a good episode. To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'gro...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 11Ep. 15
Joe and Tom are joined by brilliant comedian Tez Ilyas for a live episode of Things People Did. Tez worked in a call centre, at Camp America, but also single-handedly made sure the 2012 Olympics were a success. Meanwhile, we're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform To get ad-fre...
Sep 06, 2024•53 min•Season 11Ep. 14
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Today, we're speaking to the most successful gymnast in British history. Max Whitlock has won fourteen medals and six titles in Olympic and World Championships. And we want to know everything. We ask him how he become a champion, what it's really like in the Olympic Village and does Joe have what it takes to be an ...
Sep 04, 2024•52 min•Season 11Ep. 13
Oliver might be the youngest headteacher in the history of education. He joins Joe and Tom to outline all the rules before kids go back to school next week. They cover all the big topics like football sizes, assembly songs and what children might draw on the toilet walls. Don’t worry, if Oliver is your headteacher, your child will be fine. Everyone else is fucked. Meanwhile, we're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod ...
Aug 30, 2024•47 min•Season 11Ep. 12
Come and see us live at The Clapham Grand on September 10th, with special guests Tom Davis and Sindhu Vee! Tickets only £15: https://claphamgrand.com/whats-on/?listing-type=joe-marler Our guest this week is the incredible Dr Nighat Arif. After studying medicine to postpone an arranged marriage, she become a GP and now appears on TV. We find out how she answers questions about vaginal discharge in the supermarket and does a doctor need to see a doctor when they're ill? Plus, we hear about the imp...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 11Ep. 11
