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Lads Anonymous

Ricky & Flav, two inseparable best mates who partied their way through the last twenty years, suddenly find themselves in their forties. With their unbreakable bond, intertwined experiences and a quest to understand the world today, they welcome you to pull up a pew and join their safe space where they share their trials, tribulations and midlife crises. They’ll answer your anonymous dilemmas and invite you to share ‘Something Only You Know’ to get off your chest. It’s your safe space, welcome to Lads Anonymous. The lads start with a central theme for each podcast chosen by the audience and then navigate their way with authentic chat whilst regaling their stories, advice and personal experiences. Capricious in their chat, lurching from the fragilities and vulnerability of man to the ridiculousness and silliness of lad's chat. Scratching just beneath the surface of the lads' banter, you’ll find two men in their early forties who candidly chat around topics such as; friendship, Valentine’s Day, laziness, time travel and a fear of flying… The antidote to inauthentic, alpha male podcasts - we are Lads Anonymous, we are the many. If you enjoyed this podcast, please follow us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and leave a review or rating. Love Ricky and Flav. Send us your suggestions for our next subject! If you have any dilemmas that you want advice on or want to submit for 'Something Only You Know', step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com  (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). Follow Lads Anonymous: Instagram: https://bit.ly/47DEwic Twitter: https://bit.ly/4b232fI TikTok: https://bit.ly/3S0w8DB Threads: https://bit.ly/43vQNoD Facebook: https://bit.ly/3uNYN7n Lads Anonymous intro track and jingles by Alexander Canwell (Engineer Al): https://spoti.fi/3w5fnQB
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Episodes

#106 | Road Trips | THIS Is One Hell Of A Road Trip!

https://www.patreon.com/LadsAnonPod <--- Patreon is now live! Apple users, please make your initial purchase via Safari or another browser, NOT the official Apple app. Once you're all signed up, THEN use the official Apple app. It'll save you money - trust us. Your child's packed lunch, Patreon is live! Conor McGregor's impressive hog, John Torode and cancel culture, and of course, Road Trips! "And Another Thing!": Music festival etiquette Something Only You Know: Bag of Tricks Please tag us ...

Jul 21, 20251 hr 16 min

#105 | Quicky With Ricky | Marriage

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. This will be the last public Quicky With Ricky, it's now moved over to Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LadsAnonPod If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will re...

Jul 17, 202543 min

PATREON is officially live

We beg you listen to the first 3 minutes of this Patreon pod bruv, then you can sign up immediately or stick around to hear our exclusive features for the lads. https://www.patreon.com/LadsAnonPod <--- Lads Anon Patreon See you on the other side, love Ricky and Flav xx Follow Lads Anonymous: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/47DEwic⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3S0w8DB⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/4b232fI⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3uNYN7n⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/43vQNoD⁠⁠ Learn more about your ...

Jul 16, 202512 min

#104 | Marriage | Is It Worth All That Money?

Deleting TikTok, Olivia Attwood’s TV show, dad bods, and of course, marriage! Dilemmas: Miserable Missionary Something Only You Know: Sticky Situation Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What’s the longest road trip you’ve been on, do you enjoy long drives, are you a driver or passenger DJ, driven across countries, any mad breakdowns or crashes, anyone park up in a layby and do some dogging - Please send us an email or tag us on soc...

Jul 14, 20251 hr 13 min

#103 | Quicky With Ricky | Hangovers

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case.) TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Weddings: Are you getting married soon, putting the big day of...

Jul 10, 202541 min

#102 | Hangovers | The Best Way To Beat A Hangover

Oasis FOMO, Glastonbury and the line up, the price of gig tickets, and of course, hangovers! We want YOUR dream festival... 3 x Headliners (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) 5 x Bands / Acts / Artists for each day (15 in total) 1 x Up and coming band or an act you feel has been slept on (3 in total) Write them down in notes/whatsapp on your phone, take a screen grab and email them in ladsanonpod@gmail.com and we'll feature them on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ladsanonpod/ Dilemmas: Let Sl...

Jul 07, 20251 hr 26 min

#101 | Quicky With Ricky | Glastonbury And Other Music Festivals

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case.) TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Hangovers: Our first ones, how we never got them in our 20s v 30s ...

Jul 03, 202548 min

#100 | Would You Rather? | 100 not out!

Going viral, 100 episodes, thank you, Russia, Patreon imminent, and of course, would you rather? Dilemmas: Bad Love, Island Something Only You Know: You Have To Try Everything Once Or Twice The Magic Hand Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Hangovers: Our first ones, how we never got them in our 20s v 30s and 40s, our worst hangovers, the worst place we’ve been with a hangover, the furthest we’ve travelled with a hangover, sickies a...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 50 min

#99 | Glastonbury and Other Music Festivals

The Bonnie Blue picture, prime cricket weather, gig ticket prices and album artwork, and of course, Glastonbury and other music festivals Dilemmas: Cut Out... Something Only You Know: Right, I'm Off To Dover Now Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: It’s episode 100 and I thought we’d have a bit of fun! We’ve had many emails since Lads has been going and we’ve always given it a swerve, but now is the time… a whole episode dedicated to...

Jun 23, 20251 hr 25 min

#98 | Superstitions, Premonitions and Karma

It’s happened again, a devastating plane crash, how will Ricky and Flav cope, Father’s Day and of course, superstitions, premonitions and karma. Something Only You Know: Pick Pocket Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Music festivals, Glasto is upon us and if I’m honest, I’m feeling a bit jelly and a bit… can I sleep in a tent for 4 nights at 42? What’s the best music festival you’ve been to: location, bands, vibes? Do you have any ...

Jun 16, 20251 hr 12 min

#97 | Quicky With Ricky | Torture and Executions Through The Ages

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case.) TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Superstitions/premonitions/star sign/Karma/ transferable energy. Do yo...

Jun 12, 202539 min

#96 | Torture And Executions | This HAS To Be The Worst Way To Die

Sharting, Trump v Musk, Kanye and of course, torture and executions through the ages. Something Only You Know: We're Just Normal Men, Innocent Men Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Superstitions/premonitions/star sign / Karma / transferable energy. Do you believe that if you don’t put your left sock on first, something will happen? If you have a dream about dogs chasing you, you’ll avoid dogs for the next few weeks. Has anything e...

Jun 09, 20251 hr 3 min

#95 | Quicky With Ricky | Books To Read Before You Die

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case.) TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Executions and tortures through the ages; The Rack, The Iron Maiden, Water...

Jun 05, 202547 min

#94 | Books | The 'Must Reads' Before You Die!

Guest lists, the fame game, dealing with online negativity, and of course, our favourite books. Dilemmas: Can A Leopard Change Their Spots? Something Only You Know: Power Piss Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Executions and tortures through the ages; The Rack, The Iron Maiden, Waterboarding, The Judas cradle, should we bring some of these back, is it right that these torture is used interrogation, psychological torture - Please s...

Jun 02, 20251 hr 25 min

#93 | Quick With Ricky | 5 Dinner Guests

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Submitted by a lad, inspired by Flav’s recommendation of “Marching Powder” the...

May 29, 202540 min

#92 | Your Dream 5 Dinner Guests, Dead Or Alive

Ricky and Flav are exhausted and tired, but not beaten - find out why! The LADS also speak in-depth about their All-Star lineup dinner guests. Who joins yours? Something Only You Know: The Line Up Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Submitted by a lad, inspired by Flav’s recommendation of “Marching Powder”, the topic is books. We’ve name-checked a few books previously, but what’s our favourite and why? What book has had the biggest ...

May 26, 20251 hr 31 min

#91 | Football | is it really the be all and end all?

Kanye West’s new song: Is he a troll? Flav’s not having Swifties, playing the audience game, and, of course, football. Do we still love the game as much as we did? Dilemma Nick Hucknall Something Only You Know: Knock, knock. Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Top 5 dinner guests and why; dead or alive, family or famous, stories or serious, what dynamic do you want? Any music player or just pure chat... - Please send us an email or ...

May 19, 20251 hr 14 min

#90 | Quicky With Ricky | Punishment

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK : Football; our origin football stories, local teams we support, school teams, forei...

May 15, 202538 min

#89 | Punishment | We Can't Believe People Were Punished Like This!

Ricky's incident, god bless the NHS, And of course, punishment. Dilemma Cherished Memories Or Career? Something Only You Know: That's Payback, Joan. Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Football; our origin football stories, local teams we support, school teams, foreign away games, hooligans, chants, how we feel about football now as adults in our 40s v 20s - Please send us an email or tag us on social @ladsanonpod If you have any Di...

May 12, 20251 hr 14 min

#88 | Quicky With Ricky | Terrifying Situations and British Sitcoms

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Punishment: Punishment as a kid (groundings, the slipper, wooden spoon) Victorian era p...

May 08, 202541 min

#87 | British Sitcoms | How has THIS sitcom not taken top spot!?

Mick Hucknall, positions of power, is all Guinness the same? And of course, British Sitcoms.⁠ Dilemma Who Is Fucking Me? Something Only You Know: Phew, It's Only Steven Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Punishment: Punishment as a kid (groundings, the slipper, wooden spoon) Victorian era punishment (whips, canes) punishment today is heavily frowned upon (are we too lenient) the death penalty (where do you stand) - Please send us a...

May 05, 20251 hr 32 min

#86 | Quicky With Ricky | Bucket Lists and The Internet

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: ⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠ Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: ⁠mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com⁠ (All submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: British sitcoms: Your favourites, underrated gems, maybe a ranking or knockout tournament, ...

May 01, 202542 min

#85 | Terrifying Situations | What's The Worst Way To Go?

Apple fanboys, Chilli sauce, Flav going out out, and of course, terrifying situations. Something Only You Know: Fast and Furious Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: British sitcoms: Your favourites, underrated gems, maybe a ranking or knockout tournament, sitcoms that have/haven’t aged well, Gen Z’s thoughts on the sitcoms we watched, Friends, Inbetweeners - Please send us an email or tag us on social @ladsanonpod If you have any Di...

Apr 28, 20251 hr 25 min

#84 | Quicky With Ricky | Tattoos and other bits

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What situation would absolutely terrify you / What's the most frightening position you could be...

Apr 24, 202545 min

#83 | Attraction | What Do You Look For In A Partner And Love?

The freestyle master Harry Mack, Ricky shags Britain’s railway, pass it on, and of course, attraction, what makes an attractive partner? Dilemma: Which One? Something Only You Know: "It's OK, he's dead now" Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for the next episode's topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What situation would absolutely terrify you / What's the most frightening position you could be in? A cable car has just snapped in Naples and people plummeted to their deaths, in America, a he...

Apr 21, 20251 hr 17 min

#82 | Ricky and Flav’s Bucket Lists

Our wives don’t care, never doing "them" again, Ricky’s hangovers, and of course, our bucket lists. Dilemma: Tell Me Lies, Tell Me Sweet Little Lies Something Only You Know: "I Don't Know" Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: Attraction - what do you find attractive in men and women (ladies, we want to hear from you) from the physical form, financial, intelligence/education, career, fashion, characteristics (kindness, supportive, not ...

Apr 14, 20251 hr 31 min

#81 | Quicky With Ricky | Tattoos, Body Modifications and Piercings

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What's the top item on your bucket list before you die ? Is there a country you're desperate to...

Apr 10, 202546 min

#80 | The Internet | The World's Greatest Invention...

Flav is stressed, smart watches, owning a dog, and of course, the internet. Something Only You Know: Am I A Bad Friend? Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What's the top item on your bucket list before you die? Is there a country you are desperate to visit and why? A specific mountain range you HAVE to see the sunrise over? Cage dive with Great White Sharks? Skydive? Try ayahuasca? Please send us an email or tag us on social @ladsan...

Apr 07, 20251 hr 15 min

#79 | Quicky With Ricky | British Sayings II

Your pod, your stories - it's your podcast! Your midweek little livener to see you through the week. If you have any Dilemmas that you want advice on, step into the circle of trust: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com Is there ' Something Only You Know ' - we want to know your story, let's hear them: mailto:Ladsanonpod@gmail.com (all submissions will remain anonymous - no face, no case). TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: What's the top item on your bucket list before you die ? Is there a country your desperate to v...

Apr 03, 202545 min

#78 | Tattoos, Body Modifications and Piercings

Good parenting, crying, Mother’s Day, and of course, Tattoos, body modifications and piercings. Dilemma: How Long? Something Only You Know: It Didn't Work, It Just Turned Her On More Please tag us (@ladsanonpod) or send suggestions for an episode's next topic. TOPIC FOR NEXT WEEK: The Internet… Flav mentioned this on a few episodes back. We’ll be chatting about the history of the internet and the effect it’s had on society, but most importantly, we want your stories of the craziest things you’ve...

Mar 31, 20251 hr 19 min
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