The Distinct & Jovial Podcast

It's time for another annual check-in.For the first time, Distinct & Jovial heads outdoors as Dom takes the podcast on a walk through the beautiful New Forest. It's our first travelling, in-person solo episode and the perfect backdrop for a more reflective conversation.Continuing a tradition we've now kept for six years, Dom revisits the same annual questions to see how his answers have changed, what life has taught him, and where the next chapter might lead.Along the way, there are conversations about new hobbies, favourite music, mental health, and the value of taking time to slow down.💬 This Week We Discuss 🥾 Walking and why getting outside has become so important 🏄 Paddleboarding and discovering new hobbies 🎸 My Chemical Romance and the music that sticks with us 💭 The Sixth Year ReflectionRevisiting the annual questionsHow perspectives have changedLessons from the past yearLooking ahead to what's next 🧠 Honest thoughts on mental health, personal growth, and learning to navigate life's ups and downs. 🎧 The Vibe A slower-paced, more personal episode than usual.Recorded while walking through the New Forest, this is an honest conversation about growth, reflection, and appreciating how much can change over the course of a year. There are still plenty of lighter moments along the way, but this episode is all about taking stock, embracing the journey, and recognising that progress isn't always measured by big milestones.Whether you've been listening since the early days or have only recently discovered the podcast, we hope you'll enjoy joining Dom for this year's reflection.📚 Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction(00:06:26) My Chemical Romance at Wembley(00:22:03) Paddleboarding Adventures(00:25:14) Open Mental Health Conversation(00:51:39) The Real Vanity Fair Section(01:05:36) Final Thoughts

Everyone has an opinion... but should every opinion come with a five-star rating?This week, Jerry and Dom dive into the wonderful world of reviews, from the people who leave them to the absolute masterpieces hidden away on Amazon and Google.Along the way, we also celebrate the little things that make adult life surprisingly exciting and catch up on what we've been up to; including taking on a cycle ride and, naturally, the British weather making an appearance.Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/daniel-lammin?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL💬 This Week We Discuss🌦️ Why the weather always ends up becoming a conversation⭐ Do you actually leave reviews?What deserves a review? Why are some people professional reviewers? The funniest Amazon and Google reviews we've found🏆 Blindly RankThings Worth Being Excited About As An AdultAs always, expect plenty of questionable opinions, plenty of laughs, and several moments where we realise adulthood is far less glamorous than we imagined.🎧 The VibeA classic Distinct & Jovial episode full of light-hearted conversation, relatable observations, competitive rankings, and the kind of random tangents that somehow make perfect sense.If you've ever got excited about a parcel arriving, laughed at a one-star review, or found yourself talking about the weather for longer than you'd like to admit... this one's for you.📚 Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:00) The Weather(00:16:14) Cycling for Stroke Foundation(00:40:47) Blindly Rank(00:54:59) Best Amazon Reviews(01:25:49) Final Thoughts

60 episodes. 5 years of podcasts. And somehow we’ve reached the point where we’re questioning whether modern life actually makes any sense.In this episode, we dive into the things society has collectively accepted… despite all of us secretly knowing they’re completely ridiculous.💬 This Week We DiscussWhy networking feels painfully fakeThe bizarre world of LinkedIn postsSmall talk and pretending to care about the weatherOpen offices and why nobody actually likes themWedding costs becoming financially catastrophicAlong the way there’s the usual chaos, overthinking, strong opinions, and moments where we realise we may just be getting older and more cynical.But this episode is also a bit special.🎉 5 Years of Distinct & Jovial What started as two friends recording conversations has somehow turned into 60 episodes of debates, nonsense, deep chats, technical difficulties, returning guests, and far too many blindly rankings.Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or found us recently; thank you for listening, supporting, and putting up with whatever this podcast has become.🎧 The Vibe Classic Distinct & Jovial energy. Relatable frustrations, chaotic observations, and conversations that feel dangerously close to a group chat that should probably stay private.If you’ve ever:Pretended to enjoy networkingWritten a LinkedIn post and hated yourself slightlySurvived open office cultureQuestioned modern adulthood…this episode is for you.📚 Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction(00:09:26) 5 Years of Distinct and Jovial(00:39:12) Things Society Pretends Are Normal(01:46:23) Final Thoughts

Another week, another mix of structure, chaos, and conversations that go slightly off track. This episode starts with a bit of book club energy, before quickly moving into F1, space travel, and a surprisingly passionate discussion about modern car headlights. 💬 What’s Inside? 📚 Book Club The Courage to Be Disliked Thoughts, takeaways, and whether it actually lands 🏎️ F1 Predictions & Spring Update Dom’s predictions Early season thoughts and expectations 🚀 Back to the Moon? The Artemis mission Worthwhile achievement or a complete waste of time? 🚗 Headlight Rage Why are modern headlights so bright? Is it getting worse or are we just getting old? 🎮 Quiz Time Inside Out, Lord of the Rings, and more Naming challenges, memory tests, and inevitable struggles 🎧 The Vibe A mix of thoughtful discussion and classic Distinct & Jovial randomness. One minute it’s philosophy, the next it’s space exploration, and somehow we end up arguing about headlights. Easy listening, slightly all over the place, and exactly how we like it. Chapters (00:00:00) Introduction (00:22:39) Book Club (00:49:17) F1 Spring Break (01:15:07) Poignant Questions(01:35:46) Number's Quiz (01:57:53) Final Thoughts

Jerry is back.After a couple of slightly different episodes, Distinct & Jovial returns to what it does best; light-hearted chaos, ridiculous questions, and strong opinions on things that probably don’t matter.💬 What’s Inside?🎲 Blindly Rank This (With a Twist)Minor inconveniences… but made significantly more stressfulQuestionable decisions, immediate regret, and zero strategy⚖️ Underrated or OverratedAir fryersVoice notes vs textingSunday roasts at pubsWorking from homeSmart homes / AlexaPlus: films, books, and bands🤯 Poignant Questions (As Always, Slightly Unhinged)If ducks had jobs, what would they do?If gravity turned off for 3 seconds, what’s the worst situation to be in?Would your wardrobe respect you if it was sentient?Which condiment survives a zombie apocalypse?If clapping was invented today… would it catch on?🎧 The VibeA proper Distinct & Jovial episode. Jerry’s back, the structure is loose at best, and the conversations go exactly where you’d expect… and nowhere near where you planned.Easy listening, lots of laughs, and a reminder of why this podcast works best when it’s just us chatting nonsense.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:11) Blindly Rank (00:52:32) Underrated / Overrated (01:38:49) Poignant Questions (01:52:17) Final Thoughts

Episode 57 and Hooper is back on the podcast… but once again, no Jerry.This one turns into a proper catch-up. We talk about what’s changed over the last couple of years, and it turns out quite a lot has happened.💬 What’s Inside?Becoming a dad (including the chaos of baby week and life since)The biggest changes in that first year of parentingThe best bits… and the brutally exhausting bitsADHD diagnosis and how that reframes past decisionsRedundancy, career risks, and landing somewhere betterTrying to balance sleep, work and mental health🎧 The VibeThere’s still the usual nonsense, but this one has a bit more reflection in it. Growth, perspective, and the reality of navigating big life changes while pretending you know what you’re doing.No scripts. No preparation. No Jerry.Just Hooper and whatever comes out when you press record.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction(00:17:53) Blindly Rank(00:53:50) ADHD Diagnoses(01:21:53) Final Thoughts

This week, Distinct & Jovial takes a slightly different turn. Jerry is absolutely fine, but for the first time ever, this episode is a solo one; just Dom behind the mic. Rather than skip a month, it became a chance to slow things down, check in, and talk through what’s been going on. 💬 What’s Inside? Why this episode ended up being a solo recording Life feeling busy, loud, and a bit overwhelming Thoughts on routine, running, and consistency Reflections on keeping momentum when motivation dips A decent chunk of Formula 1 chat Honest, low-key thoughts rather than big debates 🎧 The Vibe Less chaos, more calm; but still very Distinct & Jovial. A reflective episode with some familiar comforts (including F1), recorded simply because sometimes showing up matters more than sticking to the plan. Normal service will resume soon. Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction (00:11:05) Opinions on the world(00:24:15) F1 2026 Season (01:13:22) What is next? (01:19:20) Final Thoughts

Swanny is back! And this time he’s joined by his and Dom's Taekwon-Do instructor and coach. This episode has parenting updates, and a whole lot of opinions. In Episode 55, we catch up nearly two years on from his last appearance and find out what’s really changed. Also, we give our opinions on that Jake Paul fight!👶 Two-Year Parenting UpdateBiggest changes since becoming a parentBest and worst parts of parenthoodThings you swear you’d never say… but now say weeklyChildren’s TV characters that should be bannedThe most painful toy ever stepped on🚗 New Cars, New ProblemsDom and Swanny both have new carsWhy automatics might actually be superiorFanciest and most surprising featuresAnd yes… questions about curry smells still apply🤔 Poignant Questions (Classic D&J Edition)If animals could talk, which would be the biggest arsehole?What do clouds smell like?Would you teleport naked?Which historical figure would be cancelled first today?Which room would ghosts haunt in your house?Pillows, queues, fridge calendars, slippers, and time itself🔥 Blindly Rank ThisRoom 101: because some things deserve to be launched into the void.🎧 The VibeThoughtful, ridiculous, nostalgic, and very Distinct & Jovial. A proper catch-up episode with laughs, tangents, and just enough chaos.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction (00:11:35) Two Year Update (00:42:00) New Car Update (01:11:21) Poignant Questions (01:43:51) Blindly Rank: Room 101s (01:56:39) Post Production Dom

In Episode 54, we’re joined by Katy, our favourite teacher-turned-podcast-guest, for an episode packed with debates, distractions, and the classic Distinct & Jovial chaos; plus some inevitable technical difficulties. 💬 What’s Inside? Katy survives (and contributes to) our tech problems Our go-to meal deals The mysterious world of 6–7 (and why it nearly broke us) A full-blown rant about traffic lights The great debate: butter or margarine? Our favourite places to read books 🎧 The Vibe Light-hearted, slightly chaotic, and very D&J. A mix of silly debates, teacher talk, nostalgia, and rants that go on just a bit too long. Katy fits right in.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction (00:42:09) Food of the Month (01:02:34) Room 101: Traffic Lights (01:11:17) Conspiracy Theory: Moon makes people go crazy? (01:39:47) House Renovations (01:56:55) Blindly Rank: Reading Places(02:04:13) Final Thoughts

He’s back! In Distinct and Jovial Episode 53, Chat Stevie T re-joins Jerry and Dom for an episode that quite literally runs out of money but not out of laughter.💬 What’s Inside?Holiday catch-ups (plus bonus video clips!) Movie reviews: Ballerina & Dune: Part Two A dive into 80s fashion Our Blindly Rank This: Movie Franchises Edition Technical difficulties that, of course, stayed in🎬 The VibeA mix of travel stories, film talk, and nostalgia is all tied together with the signature Distinct & Jovial chaos you know and love. It’s fun, funny, and delightfully unpredictable.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction (00:34:11) Holiday's of a Lifetime (01:26:51) Jerry's gone all Zen (01:56:28) Movie Reviews (02:12:50) Blindly Rank: Film Franchises (02:27:10) Final Thoughts

We’re back with another Distinct and Jovial episode; this time finishing off the Vanity Fair-style questions we started in Episode 50. And let’s just say… things got a little delirious.💬 What’s Inside?Destination weddings: romantic or ridiculous?The great cake debate: buttercream vs icingMilk first or cereal first (and why Jerry’s wrong)Electric toothbrushes, recliner sofas & scented candlesDressing up pets and posting baby photosMayonnaise on chips: genius or crime?Pokémon memories and confessions🌟 Plus…Somehow, we ended up designing Star Wars ships out of food. Don’t ask how, just enjoy the ride.🎧 The VibeThink old-school Distinct and Jovial energy: random tangents, questionable logic, lots of laughter and all fuelled by how tired (and slightly unhinged) we were while recording.Chapters(00:00:00) Introduction(00:22:39) Vanity Fair Interview(01:02:14) Conspiracy Theory: Mythical Creatures(01:06:55) Poignant Questions(01:53:33) Final Thoughts

For the second time, Distinct and Jovial went in person but for the first time with a live audience! Episode 51 was recorded overlooking the stunning backdrop of Croyde Bay in North Devon, complete with sea breeze, laughter, and a fair share of chaos.💬 What’s Inside?Guests galore: Steph returns, and Jack makes his debutA Blindly Rank This with… biscuits (yes, things got heated)Endless movie quotes and one-linersA dive into fashion talk (with varying levels of expertise)Technical difficulties that became part of the comedyPlenty of audience outtakes and first-time live reactions🌟 The VibeA mix of sunshine, sea air, and silliness; this episode is packed with big laughs, new voices, and the unique energy of recording together in person.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:54) Steph: Food of the Month(00:15:52) Dom's Burger King Rant(00:21:00) Jack's Introduction(00:23:30) Jack: Food of the Month(00:52:35) Camping Discussion(00:55:07) Rank these things Blindly: Biscuits(01:04:53) Disgusting Words(01:07:50) Banter in the Bay(01:27:47) Try not to Laugh(01:40:55) Final Thoughts(01:43:20) Outtakes

We made it to 50 episodes! In this special milestone episode of Distinct and Jovial, Jerry and Dom take a reflective (and slightly chaotic) journey through five years of podcasting. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s Vanity Fair interview style, this is our fifth year doing it. Same hosts, same questions, wildly different answers.💬 What’s Inside?Why we started Distinct and JovialFunniest and most frustrating moments on the podcastOur unexpected favourite topicsDream guests we’d actually have a chance of landingWill we reach 100 episodes? Hear our honest thoughts.🛫 Topical TangentsJerry’s solo holiday to Gibraltar: confidence, solo travel tips, and where he’s off to nextDom’s new house adventures: DIY, chaos, and maybe a little buyer’s remorse🎲 Blind Ranking GameA twist on our “Blindly Rank This” — this time, it’s our own episodes on the chopping block.Whether you’ve been with us from episode 1 or just hopped on, thanks for being part of the ride. Here's to the next 50.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:14:00) Bonus Questions(00:36:48) Blindly Rank: Distinct and Jovial Episodes(00:51:37) Jerry's Holiday(01:19:18) Dom's New House(01:31:43) Vanity Fair Interview(02:05:07) Final thoughts

In this special episode of Distinct and Jovial, Jerry and Dom are joined by long-time friend and cricket connoisseur, Sean. What starts as a casual, new guest introduction, quickly turns into a series of jokes and puns. This is before we get onto the glory, the controversies, and the "how did we get here?" moments of cricket that Sean loves. Whether you're a seasoned fan or cricket-curious, this episode hits for six. Of course we had to introduce as many puns into the description as possible. Also this is the first podcast with outtakes, so please enjoy them at the end of the episode.(00:00:00) Introduction (00:06:54) Food of the Month (00:49:19) Rank these things blindly: sports (01:14:18) Top 10 in the world: sports (01:31:08) Room 101 (01:46:50) Cricket! (02:35:42) Final Thoughts(02:40:41) Outtakes

In this special two-hander, Jerry steps up as solo host for the first time. It's just the two of us for a classic Distinct & Jovial catch-up. We dive deep into the world of DIY as Dom shares preparations for his new house, including the joys (and pains) of home ownership.Then things take a sharp left turn into a blind car ranking challenge – we judge first, learn what we chose second. It's as chaotic as it sounds.Also: what does the new pope have to do with any of this? We’re not entirely sure, but it made the cut.This episode marks four years of the Distinct & Jovial Podcast! Thanks for listening! We’ve got big plans as we head into year five.(00:00:00) Introduction (00:05:20) Buying a House (00:32:16) Thoughts on Pope Leo XIV(00:37:48) Cost of Living Crisis Quiz (01:05:00) Blindly Ran: Car Legends (01:44:11) Final Thoughts

Episode 47 is just Dom and Jerry. It's a totally, back to basics, simple episode with tangents all over the place. In fact, this was the hardest episode to add chapters to ever while editing. We talk about Easter trading hours, F1, fun facts with Jerry, poignant questions, fashion, and generally just the state of the world.It is absolutely NOT an episode to miss.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:41) Room 101: Easter Trading Hours(00:50:18) Dom’s Brought a House(01:07:56) #F1 is back!(01:20:05) Rank these F1 Champions without knowing who comes next(01:51:42) Poignant Questions(02:27:31) Final Thoughts

Episode 46 and Carey returns to join us, but this time on her own. We talk about so many different bits and pieces, including a movie quiz based on the opposite title, therapy sessions, all about working in a school, and general tomfoolery all the way. It's distinct and another jovial episode for everyone to enjoy.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:09:14) Previous Podcast Reflections(00:20:59) Soup, Stew, Curry: What is the difference?(00:39:04) Guess the Movie: By It’s Opposite Title(00:57:56) Blindly Rate: 90s Comedies(01:03:23) Blindly Rate: Oddly Satisfying Things(01:16:01) Jerry Goes Wild(02:18:10) Final Thoughts

Episode 45 with one of Dom's best friends, Steph. Steph is a teacher, who recently has dropped her hours. She talks about how #ofsted is the worst organisation known to man, the woes of teaching, and why parents can be the worst bit.Blindly rates makes a return with some Harry Potter questions, Jerry's daughter comes up with the best insult ever, and Dom has a rant about board games. Distinct and Jovial is all here.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:11:31) Difficulties in Being a Teacher(01:00:32) Conspiracy Theory: The Moon Makes Children Crazy(01:11:49) Blindly Rate: Harry Potter Characters(01:21:59) Blindly Rate: Harry Potter Quotes(01:34:47) How Many Owls Would Make You Suspicious?(01:36:33) Are Participation Awards Still Required?(01:47:31) Board Games(01:55:52) Never Spend Money On This?(02:02:00) What Free Service Do You Want?(02:25:40) Scattergories(02:37:02) Final Thoughts

Episode forty four brings a Chat Stevie T take over. On this episode, we review 2024, set some goals for 2025 and what we would like to do, and then ask questions to the worlds greatest AI. Along the way, we remind ourselves of #hawktuah, #willywonka, and all the crazy things that have happened over the last year. It's a mad one!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:11:37) 2024 Year in Review(00:45:14) 2025 Things to Try(01:13:39) Ask Chat Stevie T(01:51:19) Gladiator Movie Quiz(02:21:29) Final Thoughts

Episode forty three brings back the legend himself, Hooper! We discuss all sorts of things, from AI, drones over America, holidays, car insurance, and the fact that he is having a baby soon! It was a very distinct and off-piste episode, and exceptionally enjoyable. We hope you love this one!(00:00:00) Introduction(00:10:45) Room 101: Royal Mail Again(00:29:59) Dom’s Maldives Holiday(00:58:30) Blindly Rate: Star Wars Characters(01:20:11) Blindly Rate: Star Wars Movies(01:23:40) Drones Over America(01:43:14) 92 Plates Rebranding(01:58:32) Hooper’s Becoming a Dad(02:31:15) Final Thoughts

Episode forty two, and we don't really discuss in detail about Trump, but it is mentioned. What is important, is we have our very first guest on again, the wonderful Laura. She comes and talks to us about refusing to sign up to websites, toys from her childhood, and just generally being hilarious. Really enjoyed this one, and we hope that you do as well.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:26) Room 101: Signing into Websites(00:31:09) Topical Events: New American President(00:42:45) Topical Events: Wednesday Waffle(01:08:48) Poignant Questions: Dumb Questions to Ask Your Friends(01:42:27) Blindly Rates: Bread(01:48:53) Blindly Rates: Food(02:00:36) Celebrity Callout Corner: Sophie Green(02:02:37) Final Thoughts

Episode forty one folks, and it's time to hear all about the Icelandic adventure that Dom went on. Jerry arranges a small pop quiz on the back of this. Otherwise, we have a few more Room 101 items, and a little bit about life and death. (00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:57) Room 101: UPS(00:31:15) Room 101: The UK Rail Network(00:38:10) Icelandic Adventures(01:31:01) Iceland Quiz(01:53:48) Life, Death and Final Thoughts

This is it, the big one, the one you've all been waiting for. On the 40th episode of Distinct and Jovial, we have done an in-person podcast! Not only that, we are joined by the old skool krew. In this episode we introduce Ian into the conversation, discuss some poignant questions, including how to fold a fitted sheet, and play two games, including Box of Lies. This is a mad episode, and we hope you enjoy it.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:28) Food of the Month: Go To Meal Deal(00:03:16) Food of the Month: Pizza Topping(00:05:09) Room 101(00:14:42) Movie Review(00:21:38) Poignant Questions: Go-to Karaoke Song (00:32:41) Poignant Questions: Weirdest sound you can make(00:37:55) Poignant Questions: Can you fold a fitted sheet?(00:44:18) Poignant Questions: How would you survive in a zombie apocalypse?(00:49:17) Poignant Questions: What would people think you if were arrested?(00:58:00) Box of Lies: Round 1(01:03:44) Box of Lies: Round 2(01:09:02) Box of Lies: Round 3(01:15:47) Do you all think the same?(01:36:12) Final Thoughts

Episode number thirty nine of the Distinct and Jovial podcast, and we have the source of Chat-GPT on, it is of course, chat Stevie T. On this episode we discuss: the Olympics, UFOs, sex, green flags, and Henry Cavill. Of course it's distinct and jovial.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:09:39) Topical Events: Health Updates(00:32:12) Topical Events: The Olympics(01:01:40) Blindly Rate This: Movie Scenes(01:27:14) Poignant Questions: What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen or witnessed?(01:32:34) Poignant Questions: What is the craziest thing you have ever purchased?(01:40:10) Poignant Questions: What is your spirit animal?(01:44:51) Poignant Questions: If you could listen in on a conversation between any two people in the (world, who would it be, and why?(01:46:18) Poignant Questions: How many times a day do you think about sex?(01:48:08) Poignant Questions: Do you prefer to text/message or call?(01:53:35) Poignant Questions: Everyone talks about red flags when referring to dealing with people, but what are the top three green flags you recognise in people?(02:00:26) Poignant Questions: What would you call your autobiography?(02:03:49) Poignant Questions: Have you ever seen a UFO, or a ghost?(02:11:46) Poignant Questions: If you have the opportunity to spend one day with Henry Cavill, what would you do?(02:17:11) More or Less Quiz(02:36:38) Final Thoughts

Another whole year of podcasts, we revisited our Vanity Fair interview that we did on our fourteenth podcast and discussed all the same points that we put forward the year before. The podcast is getting exciting, and we are looking forward to all the projects we have coming up. We discuss some of these, and rant about the Royal Mail.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:40) Topical Events: Christmas Present Giving(00:20:16) Room 101: Royal Mail(00:43:17) Room 101: The British Weather(00:48:25) Vanity Fair Interview: What is your name?(00:58:22) Vanity Fair Interview: What is the date?(01:05:02) Vanity Fair Interview: What are we currently watching?(01:23:11) Vanity Fair Interview: How many subscribers do we have?(01:28:40) Vanity Fair Interview: Subscriber and Follower goals?(01:31:08) Vanity Fair Interview: Describe our podcast in the next year(01:35:19) Vanity Fair Interview: First thing you did when you woke up?(01:42:02) Vanity Fair Interview: Technology thing that blows your mind?(01:51:28) Vanity Fair Interview: What's most important to you right now?(01:54:55) Vanity Fair Interview: Where would you like to visit next year?(01:57:44) Vanity Fair Interview: If you could change one thing about yourself?(02:07:04) Vanity Fair Interview: What do you want to accomplish with the podcast in the next year?(02:11:27) Vanity Fair Interview: Do you think you are in a better or worse place than last year? Why?(02:18:10) Final thoughts

The wonderful Fiona joins us again on the Distinct and Jovial podcast. We discuss all of our past, and future holidays, with all of the antics that we got up to. Fiona discussed all of the learnings that she is taking from her apprenticeship, followed by some blindly rate, top 5, and interesting facts.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:25:15) Topical Events: Holidays(00:57:47) Topical Events: Job Changes(01:21:25) Blindly Rate This: Holiday Destinations(01:27:02) Top Five: Holiday Destinations(01:32:06) Interesting Facts(01:44:33) Final Thoughts

It's a 92 Plates take over, exactly a year from when he was on last time, as he goes over the history of the Distinct and Jovial podcast. Hooper tests Jerry and Dom's mental abilities in everything that has happened over the last three years, and finds out if we can remember all of our guests and details. Needless to say, we aren't very good, but much hilarity and reflection comes in this episode.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:10:03) Big Fat Quiz of the Year: Introduction(00:15:15) Big Fat Quiz of the Year: General Knowledge(01:12:07) Big Fat Quiz of the Year: Who Said That?(01:26:48) Big Fat Quiz of the Year: Results(01:29:29) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Highest Point(01:38:56) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Lowest Point(01:42:51) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Reverse Question(01:49:44) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Funniest Moment(01:52:05) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Favourite Guest(01:57:21) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: Biggest Learning(02:18:00) 92 Plates Interviews Distinct and Jovial: What would we do differently?(02:23:50) Final Thoughts

Swanny is back on the podcast for the third year in a row! If only he would stop having big changes in his life. This year he talks about what it is like becoming a dad and Jerry has found a new favourite food. Utter chaos as normal on the Distinct and Jovial Podcast.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:11:06) Room 101: Shrinkflation(00:29:03) Poignant Questions: Which colour has the worst personality?(00:44:05) Poignant Questions: How often do you wash your bedsheets?(00:53:44) Poignant Questions: Why is it called a first birthday?(00:56:47) Poignant Questions: What would be your walk out song?(01:05:57) Poignant Questions: Sports they should show more of(01:17:28) Poignant Questions: Sports they should show less of(01:24:28) Blindly Rate This: General Foods(01:40:40) Topical Events: Becoming a Dad(02:06:55) Final Thoughts

As if last month wasn't manic enough, this month we have three guests on at the same time. Introducing, Tien, Carey, and Naaved, three of Jerry's friends from school. This is the most jovial podcast yet, with laughs galore as we discuss everything from Colin the Caterpillar cakes to cyclists who run red lights.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:08) Food of the Month: Meal Deals(00:25:40) Food of the Month: Pizza Toppings(00:40:03) Room 101: Cyclists who run red lights(00:45:18) Room 101: Drivers who don’t dip their headlights(00:48:23) Room 101: Slow walkers on pavements(00:53:09) Blindly Rate This: Drunk Foods(00:56:50) Topical Events: Dad Jokes(01:25:05) Poignant Questions: Do you brush your teeth before breakfast?(01:30:20) Poignant Questions: Do you wash your coats?(01:35:29) Poignant Questions: How does a dog where trousers?(01:38:18) Poignant Questions: Eyes open or eyes closed at the dentist?(01:43:48) Poignant Questions: Why are pizzas round?(01:48:39) Poignant Questions: Underrated and overrated holidays(02:02:00) Movie Review: Recommendations(02:15:05) Celebrity Callout Corner: Cristian Slater(02:16:49) Final Thoughts

A manic month for us at Distinct and Jovial, as Dom goes into discussions over the operation he recently had. We then spend the rest of the time discussion the greatest movie scenes of all time.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:15:05) Topical Events: Dom’s Operation(00:49:04) Top Five: Movies(01:07:42) Poignant Questions: Best Ever Film Scenes(01:23:29) Poignant Questions: Best Villain Monologue(01:36:21) Blindly Rate This: Movie Franchises(01:44:33) Movie Review: Scott Pilgrim vs. the World(01:48:19) Movie Review: The Game(01:55:28) Celebrity Callout Corner: Michael Douglas(01:57:12) Final Thoughts

In a true, Michael McIntyre Man Drawer style, the podcast is a hodgepodge of content this month. We welcome in the new year by giving a mysterious update, we go through our YouTube comments, we rate chocolate snacks blindly, and discuss the origins of the Distinct and Jovial podcast. We are prepared for that telephone call...(00:00:00) Introduction(00:17:37) Topical Events: Going through YouTube comments(00:46:38) Topical Events: New Year’s Resolutions(01:23:24) Poignant Questions: Was maths invented or discovered?(01:26:35) Poignant Questions: If tree could talk, would you trust them?(01:30:36) Poignant Questions: Do you ever wear a jumper or a hoodie without anything underneath?(01:31:35) Poignant Questions: How much deeper would oceans be if sponges didn’t live there?(01:33:58) Poignant Questions: Do you technically eat or drink soup?(01:37:02) Poignant Questions: Should I tell my parents I’m adopted?(01:38:04) Blindly Rate This: Chocolate Snacks(01:41:39) Movie Review: Our Classic Choice(01:45:41) Topical Events: End of the Winchester(01:53:14) Celebrity Callout Corner: Simon Pegg(02:15:06) Final Thoughts

Episode thirty one of the Distinct and Jovial podcast, and we finally have the wonderful Samwise on the podcast. We have the infamous room 101, including Sunday trading hours, wedding mishaps, meal deals, and pizza toppings. We have solved the right way to put cream or jam first on scones. Poignant questions make a return discussing owls and penguins, the significance of sleeping habits and seating arrangements, and the definition of originality. Finally, we ask Samwise all about the process of becoming a German citizen. Jerry also dons the famous indoor sunglasses.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:23) Room 101: Bus Etiquette(00:15:05) Room 101: Sunday Trading Hours(00:28:02) Food of the Month: Meal Deals and Pizza Toppings(00:53:23) Food of the Month: Cream or Jam First?(01:12:27) Poignant Questions: Which side of the bed do you sleep on?(01:19:33) Poignant Questions: The Number of Owls(01:25:55) Poignant Questions: Shaving Penguins(01:27:35) Poignant Questions: What is a boulder?(01:30:42) Poignant Questions: What happens when you drop soap?(01:32:38) Poignant Questions: Is ketchup a smoothie?(01:33:52) Poignant Questions: If you replaced parts of a ship…(01:35:44) Poignant Questions: If you enjoy wasting time…(01:41:49) Poignant Questions: Why is abbreviated such a long word?(01:48:02) Poignant Questions: Turning down the radio(01:52:43) Topical Events: Becoming a German Citizen(02:20:25) Movie Review: The Princess Bride(02:37:42) Celebrity Callout Corner: Al Pacino or Robert De Niro(02:42:01) Final Thoughts

Episode thirty and we have a certified Dungeon Master and all around great bloke in "Pistol" Pete. He comes and gives his opinions on messing with food, quick fire poignant questions round, and teaches Dom how Dungeons and Dragons work. A true pleasure this episode was.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:22) Previous Podcast Moan(00:22:36) Room 101: Messing with Food(00:50:23) Food of the Month: Pizza Toppings(00:54:27) Food of the Month: Jacket Potato Filling(00:56:49) Food of the Month: Mashed Potato(01:09:09) Idiom Investigation(01:31:16) Poignant Questions(01:58:29) Topical Events: Being a D&D Master(02:29:38) Movie Review: Hot Fuzz and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles(02:39:50) Celebrity Callout Corner(02:41:05) Final Thoughts

Episode twenty-nine, and it's the big one for Dom. Having successfully passed his 4th Degree Black Belt Grading, he discusses his next steps in his journey and his next plans competition and life wise. There is a massive rant in our biggest room 101 section ever.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:11:46) Room 101: Royal Mail(00:39:29) Room 101: People not reading messages properly(00:58:32) Idiom Investigation(01:32:41) Puns of the Month(01:40:12) Topical Event: Dom’s Grading and Retirement(02:27:14) Movie Review(02:31:42) Celebrity Call Out Corner: Justin Theroux(02:35:47) Final Thoughts

Episode twenty-eight folks, and a real distinct one this month. We have Stevie T as a guest on our podcast who imparts us with some wonderful knowledge, showing us his pets, playing music, and discussing Brexit. Jerry hosts this for the first time, while Dom gets to sit back and relax.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:45) Interesting Facts(00:23:25) Food of the Month: Go To Meal Deal(00:29:05) Food of the Month: Go to Pizza Topping(00:40:20) Room 101: Top Gun Music(00:46:43) Room 101: Skinny Jeans(01:02:06) Room 101: Brexit(01:27:52) Poignant Questions: Most poignant moment in life?(01:59:58) Poignant Questions: What advice would you give your 16) year old self?(02:30:15) Celebrity Callout Corner: Keanu Reeves(02:33:07) Final thoughts

A second episode sees the Distinct & Jovial podcast have the complete honour of hosting a guest from Ukraine. Yevhenii joins us again on the podcast to tell us again what it is like living in a country defending itself but we dive into a little around Ukraine culture and thoughts on several world events that have contributed to Russia's illegal invasion.https://savelife.in.ua/en/https://prytulafoundation.org/enhttps://www.caritas.eu/caritas-ukraine/https://www.sylni.org/enhttps://childrenheroes.org/en/(00:00:00) Introduction(00:09:30) Food of the Month: Condiments on Bacon Sandwiches(00:19:42) Food of the Month: Typical Ukrainian Dishes(00:25:21) Topic Events: Companies and Politics(00:38:47) Idiom Investigation: Ukrainian and British(01:22:28) Room 101: Social Media and United Nations(01:42:33) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: What has changed?(02:30:23) Final Thoughts

Another whole year of podcasts, we revisited our Vanity Fair interview that we did on our fourteenth podcast and discussed all the same points that we put forward the year before. For both of us, this has actually been an incredibly tough year so we spend time discussing what our next steps are and the journey we are going to go on with this podcast.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:07:33) Vanity Fair Interview Introduction(00:09:34) Vanity Fair Interview: What is your name?(00:23:18) Vanity Fair Interview: What is the date?(00:47:52) Vanity Fair Interview: What are we currently watching?(01:08:39) Vanity Fair Interview: How many subscribers do we have?(01:17:16) Vanity Fair Interview: Subscriber and Follower goals?(01:24:03) Vanity Fair Interview: Describe our podcast in the next year(01:30:58) Vanity Fair Interview: First thing you did when you woke up?(01:33:32) Vanity Fair Interview: Technology thing that blows your mind?(01:42:00) Vanity Fair Interview: Where would you like to visit next year?(01:48:40) Vanity Fair Interview: What's most important to you right now?(02:29:14) Vanity Fair Interview: If you could change one thing about yourself?(02:33:21) Vanity Fair Interview: What do you want to accomplish with the podcast in the next year?(02:33:38) Vanity Fair Interview: Do you think you are in a better or worse place than last year? Why?(02:40:24) Final thoughts

Episode twenty five brings another guest in Fiona, a wonderful ex co-worker of Jerry and mine who has a huge history and knowledge. So naturally, we discuss putting lipstick on pigs, a lot of food and drink, holidays, and many other tangents. Along with technical difficulties, this is another distinct and barmy episode.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:21:33) Food of the Month: Go To Meal Deal(00:24:55) Food of the Month: McDonalds Breakfast(00:28:40) Food of the Month: Pizza Topping(00:43:35) Food of the Month: Subway(00:54:52) Food of the Month: Potatoes(01:07:59) Food of the Month: Having meals at the wrong time(01:09:20) Food of the Month: Different Pasta Shapes(01:13:40) Idiom Investigation(01:36:50) Room 101: Gutter Press Bullying(01:49:13) Room 103: Emptying a Dishwasher(01:58:20) Topical Events: Meeting People in Random Places(02:14:19) Final thoughts

We have James Hooper back on the podcast from 92 Plates for episode twenty four. This episode is complete chaos with some real deranged moments. We eventually settle down to do a Movie Review, discuss Star Wars, weddings, pizza bases, and eventually the implications of AI.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:18:20) Food of the Month: Remaining Items(00:43:26) Food of the Month: Pizza Crusts and Bases(00:59:50) Food of the Month: Eating Pizza with Cutlery and Folded or Flat(01:11:52) Room 101: Stonehenge(01:20:15) Movie Reviews: Predator(01:37:59) Best Rated Star Wars Films(01:45:11) Wedding Accommodation Stories(02:08:21) Topical Events: Something you are grateful for(02:33:58) Topical Events: AI(02:50:31) Final Thoughts

Episode twenty-three folks, and it's a complete mess of a podcast. We attempt to discuss many topics but, in the end, get a little bit too passionate about putting items in Room 101, our new segment, and the best bread to use for sandwiches. Interesting facts make a reappearance before we finish by discussing the removal of the verification tick from Twitter.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:20:54) Food of the Month: Best form of bread for sandwiches(00:39:52) Room 101: Introduction(00:40:50) Room 101: Toaster's that don't fit bread in them(00:47:10) Room 101: Call Centres(00:57:40) Room 101: Things not doing their one job(01:06:51) Room 101: Sex scenes in films(01:17:25) Room 101: The opposite of Room 101?(01:24:14) Interesting Facts(01:53:48) Topical Events: Removing the Twitter Verification Mark(01:58:12) Final Thoughts

For episode twenty-two of the Distinct & Jovial podcast, we discuss the spooking conspiracy that The Simpsons is currently predicting the future that is to be. From Trump’s presidency to the COVID pandemic, we are thoroughly creeped out by these events that happen. To lighten the mood, we discuss pasta shapes and their taste, followed by the ridiculous idioms that said around the office. We finish with discussing the best nicknames in the office.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:05:22) Food of the Month: Pasta Shape Tastes(00:39:47) Idiom Investigation: Office Madness(01:09:11) Conspiracy Theory: How The Simpsons' predicts the future(01:32:54) Topical Events: British and Australian Nicknames(01:44:55) Poignant Questions: Would you rather…(02:09:36) Final Thoughts

Episode twenty-one of the Distinct & Jovial podcast brings back Adam Swain, qualified PT and International Taekwon-Do Instructor, who is no longer running his own business. With the worlds finances as they are, we discuss why moving to a different job position, or not running your own business is ok. Normalising a 9-5. Jerry then quizzes us on our martial art opinions and thoughts, including on if sumo wrestling is the best or not?(00:00:00) Introduction(00:11:48) Topical Events: Taekwon-Do Interrogation(00:53:48) Food of the Month: What do you have on your jacket potato?(00:57:28) Food of the Month: Best form of potatoes(01:02:44) Food of the Month: Are condiments acceptable?(01:06:48) Food of the Month: Having meals at the wrong time(01:21:17) Topical Events: Changing jobs backwards and forwards(02:00:29) Final Thoughts

The twentieth episode of the Distinct & Jovial podcast brings us back to the usual madness that we bring. We must own the technical difficulties and the problems that brings when recording a podcast over the internet. This is true evidence that we both need to be locked up in a mental asylum, with conversations on appreciation, technical difficulties, and conversations with AI.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:09:10) Topical Events: Thoughts on the previous podcast(00:23:21) Topical Events: Distinct & Jovial podcast jingle(00:28:26) Food of the Month: Are condiments acceptable?(00:40:50) Food of the Month: Having meals at the wrong time(00:54:07) Poignant Questions: Oddly satisfying things(01:00:30) Poignant Questions: ASMR(01:03:07) Poignant Questions: Speaking other languages(01:07:36) Poignant Questions: Linen clothes(01:12:44) Water disaster "Aaargh! I've killed Alexa!"(01:18:22) Dom talking to Alexa: "Are you alive?"(01:30:02) Poignant Questions: Reality TV(01:31:42) Poignant Questions: The smell of cigarettes(01:35:35) Poignant Questions: Maths(01:42:20) Poignant Questions: Instant noodles(01:48:27) Poignant Questions: Wireless earbuds(01:53:38) Poignant Questions: Double and triple denim(01:56:56) Final Thoughts

Episode nineteen sees the Distinct & Jovial podcast have the complete honour of hosting a guest from Ukraine. Yevhenii joins us on the podcast to tell us his story of what happened on the 24th February, what it is like living in a country defending itself, and how to keep some normality during their terrible times. This was a real honour and privilege.https://savelife.in.ua/en/https://prytulafoundation.org/enhttps://www.caritas.eu/caritas-ukraine/https://www.sylni.org/enhttps://childrenheroes.org/en/(00:00:00) Introduction(00:06:04) Food of The Month: Go To Meal Deal(00:12:25) Food of The Month: Go To McDonalds Breakfast(00:20:46) Food of The Month: Go To Pizza Topping(00:24:55) Food of The Month: Go To Nandos Order(00:31:50) Food of The Month: Go to Subway Sandwich(00:37:50) Food of The Month: Go to Potato Form(00:43:20) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Context and Introduction(00:55:55) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Drinking Tea in a Warzone(00:59:28) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Destruction of Mriya(01:08:37) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Keeping Normality(01:14:50) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Thank you to the West(01:24:03) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Links to The Royal Family(01:53:40) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: How to support the Economy(01:58:40) Topical Event: Russian Invasion: Surgery during an Air Raid(02:07:58) Final Thoughts

Episode eighteen sees the Distinct & Jovial podcast complete another Christmas special. This time, we have Dom's mum who has written a strongly worded email telling us all that we got wrong. We also discuss Elon Musk's take over of Twitter, how he is showing the world he is the worst person in history, and we discuss all the reasons why Qatar should not host the World Cup.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:22) Topical Events: Elon Musk Buying Twitter(00:10:27) Topical Events: Qatar World Cup(00:23:55) Food of The Month: Custom Advent Calendars(00:33:14) Food of The Month: Mince Pie Tier List(00:47:55) Poignant Questions: Christmas as an adult(00:55:53) Poignant Questions: Is Christmas too expensive?(00:58:48) Poignant Questions: Marzipan(01:00:03) Poignant Questions: Buck's Fizz(01:06:05) Poignant Questions: Christmas Lights, Fireworks and Cards(01:15:13) Poignant Questions: Lego(01:20:59) Poignant Questions: Wow!(01:21:16) Poignant Questions: Grapes on a cheese board(01:24:22) Poignant Questions: Favourite Christmas Movie(01:30:15) Idiom Investigation: Christmas Idioms(01:45:38) Final Thoughts

Episode seventeen sees the Distinct & Jovial podcast go back to our roots. We discuss all manner of items including: potatoes, baby pigeons, Rubik's cubes, and popular idioms. A lot has happened for us so there is a small life update and we end it by discussing our thoughts on Movember, mental health and trying to add joviality and kindness into the world.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:19:23) Food of The Month: Potatoes(00:45:50) Poignant Questions: Channel 4 TV shows(00:52:22) Poignant Questions: Could aliens negotiate roundabouts?(00:55:05) Poignant Questions: Adverts (01:01:20) Poignant Questions: Have you ever seen a baby pigeon?(01:07:07) Poignant Questions: Does Lightning McQueen have car insurance or life insurance?(01:10:45) Poignant Questions: Customised licence plates(01:18:23) Poignant Questions: Having a snake as a pet?(01:26:04) Poignant Questions: Rubik's cube(01:30:02) Idiom Investigation(01:49:00) Interesting Facts(02:04:15) Topical Events: Movember(02:18:15) Final Thoughts

On what is our sixteenth episode of the Distinct & Jovial podcast brings a distinct discussion on some spooky incidents including The Roswell Incident, Phoenix Lights, Skinwalker Ranch and Rendlesham Forest. But don't be fooled, we discuss how this affects us as mortals, how authorities abuse disinformation and what we as humans can do about it. But don't worry, there is still plenty of joviality in this episode.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:04:10) Are UFOs: alien, human or from a parallel universe(00:08:51) The Purpose of Area 51(00:11:58) Pizza Toppings(00:14:20) Stephen Spielberg and Close Encounters of The Third Kind film(00:25:00) Are UFOs Man-Made?(00:27:53) Roswell Incident(00:36:01) Phoenix Lights(00:46:25) Skinwalker Ranch(00:50:14) Rendlesham Forest(00:56:56) UAP Burrito(01:00:10) Can we handle the truth?(01:13:29) Energy of Consciousness(01:19:32) Jerry's Spooky Experiences(01:25:17) Past Lives: James Leininger(01:35:50) Dimensions and Superstring Theory(01:48:23) Final Thoughts

Our most famous guest on the Distinct and Jovial podcast yet. We have James from 92 Plates come and discuss all things food related. This includes putting various fruit on pizza, some weird and wonderful interesting facts, and our biggest food icks. We had an absolute blast having him on for our first guest video podcast, with a really jovial episode.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:49) Food of The Month: Go To Meal Deal(00:06:24) Food of The Month: Go To McDonalds Breakfast(00:10:41) Food of The Month: Go To Pizza Topping(00:20:41) Food of The Month: Go To Nandos Order(00:24:20) Food of The Month: Go to Subway Sandwich(00:29:20) Poignant Questions: Pineapple on Pizza(00:35:56) Poignant Questions: Sideserf Cakes(00:40:20) Poignant Questions: Food Icks(00:47:20) Poignant Questions: Describing UK Food(00:59:06) Poignant Questions: Ultimate 3) Course Meal(01:12:08) Poignant Questions: What makes a burger a burger and not a sandwich?(01:19:37) Poignant Questions: Chocolate Milk(01:22:22) Poignant Questions: Lemon Flavoured Desserts(01:26:30) Poignant Questions: Milk or Cereal First?(01:32:55) Interesting Facts: Vodka and Skincare(01:34:41) Interesting Facts: Great Wall Of China(01:37:39) Interesting Facts: Soft Drinks in Russia(01:39:06) Interesting Facts: Beans Banned by NASA(01:44:24) Interesting Facts: Hear Rhubarb Grow(01:45:40) Interesting Facts: 25% World's Hazelnut Production(01:47:27) Interesting Facts: McDonalds Nugget Shapes(01:54:15) Improving Our Health: Cooking Challenge(02:07:10) Final Thoughts

After doing a whole year of podcasts, we revisited our Vanity Fair interview that we did on our second podcast and discussed all the same points that we put forward the year before. Due to technical difficulties, this has ended up being our most chaotic yet, but is just as jovial.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:02:15) Vanity Fair Interview Introduction(00:03:57) Vanity Fair Interview: What is your name?(00:06:05) Vanity Fair Interview: What is the date?(00:16:05) Vanity Fair Interview: Dom ditching Netflix(00:30:48) Vanity Fair Interview: How many subscribers do we have?(00:38:33) Vanity Fair Interview: Subscriber goal?(00:46:18) Vanity Fair Interview: Describe our podcast in the next year(00:54:52) Vanity Fair Interview: First thing you did when you woke up?(01:02:28) Vanity Fair Interview: Technology thing that blows your mind?(01:07:23) Vanity Fair Interview: What's most important to you right now?(01:13:21) Vanity Fair Interview: Where would you like to visit next year?(01:22:18) Vanity Fair Interview: If you could change one thing about yourself?(01:26:43) Vanity Fair Interview: What do you want to accomplish with the podcast in the next year?(01:29:34) Vanity Fair Interview: Do you think you are in a better or worse place than last year? Why?(01:46:20) Poignant Questions: Would you rather be tickled to death by an asparagus tip or Billie Eilish’s eyelashes…?(01:48:46) Poignant Questions: Crushed Ice Or Cubed Ice(01:50:20) Poignant Questions: Ski or beach holiday?(01:50:42) Poignant Questions: Tea or coffee?(01:51:39) Poignant Questions: Killing or removing bugs?(01:54:14) Idiom Investigation: All mouth and trousers(01:58:38) Idiom Investigation: Pie in the sky(02:02:21) Topical Events: It's a tad warm!(02:09:37) Final thoughts

We have made a year of podcasts and use this slightly shorter podcast episode to review what we have done in the year. We discuss our favourite conspiracy theories, best food items of the month, and ways we have improved our health from the previous episodes. Finally, we discuss the recent flight cancellations and how to just generally right the world.(00:00:00) Introduction(00:14:08) Best of the Food of the Month(00:24:35) Best Conspiracy Theory(00:48:35) Best of Improving Our Health(01:06:21) Poignant Questions: Calling People Karens(01:08:46) Topical Events: Flight Cancellations(01:27:22) Final Thoughts