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EPISODE · Nov 30, 2025 · 18 MIN

Jo’s Bird Wrangling Disaster Interview + Waitrose Christmas Ad

from Empty Nest Full Banter · host Jo n Stu

Jo reveals her latest career ambition: BIRD WRANGLING. Yes, you read that right. Despite being terrified of chickens and having a traumatic pigeon incident in Birmingham, she's ready to wrestle eagles... or is she?   🎯 IN THIS EPISODE:   🐔 The Bird Wrangling Interview - Jo applies for the world's strangest job - Can she name more than 12 birds? (Spoiler: We're not convinced) - The infamous tit-wrangling reference disaster - Why ostriches and fancy hats don't mix   💼 Jo's Job History: A Masterclass in Quitting - Applied, accepted, and quit a job in 3 DAYS (possibly a world record?) - Tales from the revolving door of employment - Sometimes the job hates YOU back - Shout out to Sandra (the only good thing about work)   💕 Relationship Chaos: ADHD vs. The Donkey Brain - Living with someone who discusses 3 topics in ONE sentence - Stu's brain: a peaceful donkey cart 🫏 - Jo's brain: a motorway at rush hour 🏎️ - The whale/salmon conversation phenomenon explained   🎄 BONUS: Waitrose Christmas Advert Review - Why we're obsessed with the new Keira Knightley ad - Stu gets a "free pass" (and so does Jo!) - Mark Bonner: The unexpected crush revelation - TikTok algorithm exposes Jo's... interesting viewing habits 👀   ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro & Mannequin Talk 2:32 - What Are We Talking About Today? 4:12 - Waitrose Advert & Keira Knightley 7:19 - Free Pass Confusion 9:47 - Bird Wrangling Origins 12:27 - The Bird Wrangling Interview Begins 15:18 - Life Together: ADHD Meets Donkey Brain 17:23 - Final Thoughts & Subscribe!   ## 💬 BEST QUOTES: "Sometimes the job hates me!" "I nearly drowned, call the emergency services" "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" "Ask me where I'll be in 2 months!" "You lost control of the tits on several occasions"   ---   👫 ABOUT US: We're Stu & Jo - a married couple who've been together 24 years (somehow). He's a computer programmer who can help with your AI fears. She's... well, she's looking for her next career, possibly in avian wrestling. We're very different people who somehow make it work, and we're bringing you our chaotic conversations weekly!   ---   📱 CONNECT WITH US: Questions? Relationship advice? Bird wrangling tips? Send us a message on Instagram Instagram @emptynestfullbanter   Special shout out to Sandra - you're a legend! 💙   ---   #Podcast #Comedy #BirdWrangling #Relationships #ADHD #MarriedLife #CareerChange #JobHunting #CouplePodcast #BritishComedy #WeirdJobs #KeiraKnightley #ChristmasAdverts #TikTokAlgorithm #PodcastEpisode #RelationshipHumor #JobInterview #AnimalJobs #QuirkyCouples   ---   ⚠️ WARNING: Contains discussions of bird poo, questionable career choices, and an unhealthy obsession with a supermarket Christmas advert.   👍 LIKE if you've ever quit a job before starting it 💬 COMMENT your weirdest job experience 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for weekly chaos   Thanks for watching! Now go wrestle a pigeon! 🐦💪

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