The Old One and The Fat One
by Andrew Kirk & Jarrett Furnish
The Old One & The Fat One is a laid-back, cross-Atlantic chat between two friends - one older, one wider - sharing laughs, insights and occasional memories. With a mix of British wit and American boldness, we tackle life, culture, and whatever else pops up.Funny, honest, and a bit unpredictable, it's like grabbing a pint (or a coffee) with two of your mates. Tune in for banter, perspective and plenty of laughter.
Episodes
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Season 3 #1 - Worldwide Disasters
There's been some horrible things happen in our world during the short time humans have been around. In today’s episode we look at a few of the man made and natural disasters that have had a surprising impact on society.
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Season 2 #10 - Technology
What technology would you really like to see working right now? What technology has got you worried? In this podcast we chat through some of the tech we'd really want to have and yes, we touch on the hot potato that is AI.
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Season 2 #9 - Pet Peeves
Are there things that really wind you up? What gets your goat or causes your blood to boil? In this podcast we explore some of those little yet annoyingly big things that really cheese us off. Perhaps our pet hates resonate with you and maybe you'd like to share yours with us.
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Season 2 #8 - the World Cup
It's finally here - The FIFA Men's World Cup 2026. Everyone's got a take on what's going to happen over the next month as teams from all over the world try to win the coveted trophy. As always we take a slightly sideways look at some of the surrounding stuff going on around this year's tournament...
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Season 2 #7 - what would you say to your younger self?
Hindsight is a wonderful thing. "What’s the one piece of advice you wish your younger self knew? Welcome to What Would You Tell Your Younger Self. This podcast explores the pivotal moments and hard lessons that shape our lives. Through candid conversations, we dive into the mistakes, the…
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Season 2 #6 - what can't you forget?
We all learn 'stuff'. But isn't it bizarre that there's some stuff we can't forget and it just becomes second nature. In this episode we trawl our memories to recall those unforgettable things we simply can't forget.
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Season 2 #5 - A calling?
A famous football (soccer) pundit often says "It's his job" or "Do your job", but is it a calling? What is a calling - does it suggest something more that just doing a job? In this episode we reflect on how just doing your job could have a higher purpose that perhaps we don't really know about.
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Season 2 #4 - What's it worth?
Should the big sports stars really get paid millions when your firefighter gets paid peanuts in comparison? What are they really worth? In this episode we discuss some of the issues surrounding how our society values the different roles people play.
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Season 2 #3 - When in Rome...
In this epsiode we share some stories of how living in another culture can shape you. We might think our culture is the best but when we stop and think.....perhaps we'll learn new skills, positive character traits and different behaviours from others.
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Season 2 #2 - A few of our favourite movies part 2
Join with us again as we finish off our journey through the world of movies as we pick our Top 5. Send us a comment if any surprise you or if you think we've missed some out that ought to be in the list or at least up for discussion.
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Season 2 #1 - A few of our favourite movies
We watch movies all the time, but which ones are our favourites? In this episode we try to work out which would be in our Top 5 Movies of all time. Listen to us try to pick our 5 most loved films from all those we've watched over the years.
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#10 Leisure time
In the final episode of our first season we discuss how we might spend our time off from work or the norm. But what is leisure time really - do we have any at all?
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#9 Thrills & Spills
In this episode we discuss some of the ways in which we humans seek to get thrills into our lives. Would you be a bungee jumper, a cave explorer or try to leap tall buildings?
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#8 Predators- "it's only a little snake"
In this episode we discuss some of our encounters with dangerous animals as well as what we think about some of those big predators from around the world.
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#7 Cultural Conversations
In this episode we share stories of some of the customs we have experienced on our travels. Some show a stark contrast between one culture and another, perhaps sending a message about what's valuable to each people group.
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#6 All About Fear
In this episode we have a light hearted chat about some of the things we might find fearful and perhaps even have a phobia about.
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#5 - What's in a name?
In this episode we discuss some unusual names people have. "What's In A Name?" is a podcast that dives into the fascinating world of the most unusual and extraordinary names people have, from the truly unique to the downright bizarre.
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#4 - Divided by a common language
Divided by a common language is the podcast that bridges the pond, one word at a time. Join us as we navigate the linguistic minefield between U.S. and U.K. English.
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#3 - Top Tier Sports
We start our series with what we know best - SPORTS. In the first 3 episodes we rank some of our favourite sports, into a three-tier system. In this podcast we finish with our top tier - those top quality sports. Let's see if you agree with our opinions or not, let us know in the comments. Happy...
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#2 - Middle Tier Sports
We start our series with what we know best - SPORTS. In the first 3 episodes we rank some of our favourite sports, into a three-tier system. In this podcast we continue with our middle tier. Let's see if you agree with our opinions or not, let us know in the comments. The recording quality of…
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#1 - Third Tier Sports
We start our series with what we know best - SPORTS. In the first 3 episodes we rank some of our favourite sports, into a three-tier system. In this podcast we start with the bottom tier. Let's see if you agree with our opinions or not, let us know in the comments. Happy listening!
About this show
The Old One & The Fat One is a laid-back, cross-Atlantic chat between two friends - one older, one wider - sharing laughs, insights and occasional memories. With a mix of British wit and American boldness, we tackle life, culture, and whatever else pops up.Funny, honest, and a bit unpredictable, it's like grabbing a pint (or a coffee) with two of your mates. Tune in for banter, perspective and plenty of laughter.
Hosted by
Andrew Kirk & Jarrett Furnish