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Things People Do
by Crowd Network
Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, you'll learn things that blow your mind. You'll laugh until it hurts, and feel a whole lot better about the world around you and the people that fill it.
Episodes
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Nations Championship REVIEWED | Introducing: For The Love Of Rugby
Hello, Ben Youngs here! I host a podcast with my fellow former England team-mates Dan Cole and Anthony Watson. Here's a taster episode - we'd love to be your go-to rugby podcast! If you enjoy this episode then search "For The Love Of Rugby" wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy x Learn more about...
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The Six Nations is here! Dan Cole introduces: For The Love Of Rugby
Hello, Dan Cole here! I host a podcast with my fellow former-England team-mate Ben Youngs and we'll be bringing you podcasts galore during the Six Nations. If you enjoy this episode then search "For The Love Of Rugby" wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Classic: About Sports Promoters, with Eddie Hearn
This is a classic episode of Things People Do, where Joe and Tom are joined by Sports Promoter, Eddie Hearn. He talks about what's actually involved in being a promoter, working for your dad and going to school with Frank Lampard. We also ask him what are his favourite memes of himself and find…
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Classic: About Driving Instructors, with clearviewdriving
This is a classic episode of Things People Do with Aman, who is a driving instructor. Joe tells us about his very questionable driving lessons, the stress of driving tests and who are the worst type of learners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Classic: About Dating, with Paul Brunson
This is a classic episode when Joe and Tom meet relationship expert and matchmaker, Paul Brunson. You might recognise Paul from Married At First Sight UK, Celebs Go Dating or his own podcast, We Need to Talk. Paul talks us through the different love languages and judges some of Joe's most…
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Classic: About Drag Queens, with Blu Hydrangea
This is a classic episode of Things People Do, where Joe and Tom meet Drag Queen, Blu Hydrangea! We learn about how Blu's character was developed and Blu teaches us some terminology that we had never heard before! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Dan Cole Introduces: For The Love Of Rugby
Looking for a rugby podcast to help celebrate England's win over Australia? Well, Dan Cole and Ben Youngs bring you For The Love Of Rugby every Monday and Thursday. Search For The Love Of Rugby in your podcast app and hit the follow or subscribe button. You can watch this episode on Spotify.…
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Classic: Things People Did, with Joel Dommett
This is a classic episode of Things People Do, from when we met comedian and presenter, Joel Dommett. He tells us all the things he used to do before making it big time in comedy, including a sex scene with Sienna Miller and the time he became a makeshift security guard. Learn more about your ad...
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Classic: Things People Did, with Joe Wilkinson!
This is a classic episode of Things People Do, where we met comedian (and Joe's fellow Traitors contestant), Joe Wilkinson! Recorded live at The Clapham Grand, Joe is here to tell us all the weird and wonderful things he used to do, before becoming a big dog in comedy. Of course he worked in on…
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Classic About Farmers: The Most Dangerous Job in the UK
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA In this classic episode, Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce are speaking to Matt who is a farmer from Wales. He tells us about the animals he looks after and answers some very bizarre questions…
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Classic About PTs: Are all Personal Trainers Narcissists?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA In today's classic episode of Things People Do, Joe Marler and Tom Fordyce are talking to James Smith who is a Personal Trainer. They ask him why people are getting up in the middle of the...
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Classic About Bouncers: Why are trainers banned in clubs?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA In this classic episode of Things People Do, Joe and Tom speak to a bouncer called Paddy, all about life on the doors. Paddy tells them about the "funniest time" someone tried to stab him,...
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Classic About Being Blind: The time a guide dog did a poo in a supermarket
This is a classic episode of Things People Do (following last week's disaster where every guest dropped out on us💔). In this episode, Joe and Tom are joined by BJ, who is a listener to the show and who is also blind. He tells the team about what it's like to lose your vision, what misconceptions...
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Classic About Mediums: Can they really communicate with dead people?
This week, we have a classic episode about mediums with Louise. Louise can communicate with dead people. Tom is quite skeptical about this, but Joe is very open to the idea of talking to his dog, Rufio. Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People…
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Emergency Committee Meeting: Agony Joe, Nipple Tassels and a Bath of Crisps
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA Right, everyone. Gather round. We've got some news. We’ve had an absolute shocker. Every single guest bailed on us. But, the show must go on! So Joe and Producer Ryan have called a very...
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Classic About Cyclists: What does Geraint Thomas eat before a race?
In this classic episode of Things People Do, Joe and Tom get chafing tips from one of the greatest cyclists in the world. Geraint Thomas is a Tour de France winner, an Olympic gold medalist, and now podcaster, but how does he go to the toilet while riding through France at high speed? And why…
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About Pop Music: What’s the big deal with Taylor Swift?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA Today's guest to Mary Mandefield. She is a radio presenter and music journalist who visited us after waking up at 1am! Despite that, she was still full of energy and helped us to make Joe a...
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Classic About Vets: Is it easier to operate on a mouse or a horse?
Our guest for this classic episode is Gareth Steel. He is a vet who we asked some very bizarre questions to. Such as which is the easiest animal to operate on, and what's the least erotic image you can show to a dog? It'll make sense when you hear it. Gareth wrote a book called 'Never Work With...
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About Climate Change: Will turning off the lights really save the world?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA We're joined this week by Will Wilson, a listener to the show and a Climate Change Consultant. He joins us to explain what a carbon footprint is (and how big is Joe's?), if eating less meat...
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Classic About Poker Players: How a pair of shoes lost him $1 million
In this classic episode, we meet professional gambler, Richard. He tells us about the bizarre world of professional poker, late nights in casinos and how a pair of shoes lost him $1million. We’re not entirely sure it’s an appealing world for us… Thriva are on a mission to help you live better…
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About Personal Assistants: How to manage your boss's outrageous behaviour
Our guest this week is Anna, who is a PA to Finance Executives, CEOs and all manner of demanding individuals. She tells us about the most outrageous requests she's ever had from her bosses, her impressive selection of stationary and advises how Joe Marler can become more organised in his work and...
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Classic About Water: Are we drinking recycled wee?
In this classic episode, Joe and Tom meet Water Joe. He explains why water tastes different around the country and we do a taste test to see if it’s true. There’s also a lot of toilet talk, from recycled piss to Joe pooing in the garden. Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for…
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Out of Office Re: Things People Do
Joe and Tom are away this week on their one permitted holiday per year. So they’ve asked the team to pull together some of the best moments of the show this year. If you’re new to the show, this is the perfect place to start. If you’re a regular, enjoy reminiscing over these memorable moments....
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Classic About Diamonds: Top Secret Missions and Elaborate Heists
In this classic episode, we chat to “Steve”, a diamond expert. He tells us about the top secret missions he’s involved in to transports diamonds out of the country, we ask if heists are really that common and Joe wonders if Daisy would mind if he took all her rings off her. In the name of ethics....
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Things People Did, with Kerry Godliman: Bingo Calls, Sales Pitches and Hiding in a Shoe Shop
This week, we’re joined by comedian and actress Kerry Godliman. Kerry shares what it was like in a hair salon passing rollers to stylists, working at a bingo hall that gave away cuts of meat and sneaking micro breaks while working in a shoe shop. Find Kerry here: See her on tour -...
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Classic About Forensic Pathologists: Have you ever seen a dead body?
In this classic episode, Joe and Tom are joined by the former state pathologist of Ireland, Dr Marie Cassidy. Joe tells a weird mole story, an even weirder deer story and Dr Marie tells us what dead bodies smell like. Part 2 on Apple Podcasts:...
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About Audiologists: Is it actually bad to clean your ears with cotton buds?
Today we're joined by Sarah, who is an Audiologist. Which means she's an expert in hearing but NOT ears. She explains how we hear things, how to avoid hearing loss and if there's anything we can do to bring our hearing back. And we find out if it's actually bad to put cotton buds in our ears....
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Classic About Geography: Which of these capital cities do you know?
In this classic episode, Joe and Tom meet Tim Marshall, author of the bestselling book 'Prisoners of Geography'. They ask him important questions like, 'Where is Skipton?' 'How sure is he that the earth is round?' And 'Is South Africa in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?' You might think you...
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About Burlesque: Joe Marler's transformation into Kitty Backlaine
The Queen of Burlesque, Jessabelle Thunder, joins us to share her journey to performing and how she crafted her on-stage persona. Our very own, Joe Marler undergoes a glittery transformation into burlesque star Kitty Backlaine. Plus, we hear the jaw-dropping story of a burlesque performance gone...
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About Theme Parks: We made Joe go on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers Resort
This episode is sponsored by Alton Towers Resort. We took Joe to Alton Towers Resort. Join the Things People Do team on their day out at Alton Towers Resort. We go behind the scenes to meet the people who keep the park running smoothly. From ride operators and admissions staff to the gardeners…
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About Maths: This episode will teach you more than school ever did
What are numbers ? When was zero invented? And how does a man end up calculating pi on the moon? Joe and Tom speak to stand-up mathematician, Matt Parker, who explores the weird and wonderful world of maths. He explains how he was voluntarily bitten by a bullet out in the name of numbers and…
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Classic About Archaeologists: Did the lost city of Atlantis actually exist?
In this classic episode, archaeologist Raksha Dave takes Joe and Tom deep into the fascinating world of archaeology, which, to Joe's dismay, has nothing to do with dinosaurs. With experience excavating sites across the globe, Raksha answers our burning questions about Tutankhamun, car park...
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About Air Ambulance Doctors: Performing heart surgery on the side of the road
Our guest today is Scott, who is an Air Ambulance and A&E Consultant. He tells us about some of the procedures he's been called out to, from grazed knees to lost limbs! We ask if he actually treats people in the air, is he ever scared of crashing and why do people prevent the helicopter from...
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Classic About Clowns: What does it take to be a good clown?
In this classic episode, Joe and Tom take a deep and sometimes dark dive into the world of clowns with Jon – a clown, and a clown teacher. You might be expecting squirting flowers, red noses and big trousers. But join Joe on his moving journey to realising he is in fact a real-life clown. If you...
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About Conductors: Where are the biggest egos in the orchestra?
Enyi is potentially the coolest conductor we've ever seen. Which isn't a huge compliment, because we've not seen many. But he is very cool, and he is a conductor (the music type, not the train type). He teaches us about the various swish and flick motions he uses to direct the audience, how he...
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Classic About Ultra Runners: Bleeding nipples and losing toenails mid race
Ultra Tom, a former British Army Captain, joins Joe and regular Tom to talk ultra running. He's ran some insane distances in some of the most intense terrains in the world, including mountains and deserts. But of course, Joe asked him about his testicles and his feet. If you would like to be a...
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About Gardeners: What is the ultimate gardening tool?
Martha joins Joe and Tom to settle a very serious debate. What is the ultimate gardening tool? All while Joe tries very hard not to laugh at the word “hoe.” Martha shares her top tips for small-space gardening and she reveals which plants in your garden might actually kill you… assuming Joe…
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Introducing... Zookeeper in Training
Hello Things People Do listeners! We've got a bonus Monday treat for you. Remember Jonathan from our episode About Birds? He's shared with us a teaser of a brand new podcast that he appears on. Hosted by friend of the show, Abi Clarke. Listen to more of Abi Clarke: Zookeeper in Training here.…
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Classic About Drug Trafficking: Building an ecstasy empire and facing 200 years in prison
This episode is bonkers. Joe and Tom meet former ecstasy trafficker Shaun Attwood to talk about his extraordinary life story. Shaun is banned from America for life, and was facing 200 years in prison for his crimes. He tells us how he created his drugs empire, about his rivalry with Sammy “the...
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About Stress: How to cope when you're struggling to switch off
Breathe in... and out. Today we're tackling stress with Dr Claire Plumbly, a clinical psychologist who specialises in stress and burnout. We ask her why we're finding it so difficult to switch off. If burnout is more common nowadays than ever before. And what to do when you're reaching breaking...
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About Joe’s Hair Transplant: Is the mohawk saved?
This episode is brought to you by MANUAL, the UK’s largest hair loss clinic. He’s finally done it. Joe has gone and got a hair transplant. And today he’s telling us all about it. He answers everything, like did it hurt? What actually happened? And could he just get the mohawk done? Then we speak…
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About Birds: Are geese horrible or misunderstood?
Brace yourself. You're about to learn more about birds than you ever thought possible. Including, a duck with a penis as big as its body. And that's all thanks to Jonathan, a bird keeper at Chester Zoo. We talk about some of the most unusual birds he looks after, if Joe looks like an owl and are...
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Pub in the Park London: What happened when we forced Joe onto a ferris wheel?
We've gone behind the scenes at Pub in the Park London, to find out who deals with backstage divas, how bags of litter get filled at a festival, and who is in charge of the power / what happens if it goes wrong. We also dragged Joe onto a ferris wheel against his will. Plus, there is a cameo from...
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About Cricketers, with Stuart Broad: What happens when a ball hits you in the face at 90mph?
Our guest today is an England legend, and all-round top bloke (although some Australians may disagree)... it's Stuart Broad! He's here to tell us about the weird and wonderful world of Cricket. Why are you allowed two meal breaks during a game? Why does it sometimes take five days and it's still…
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About Blood Tests: Learn what’s really going on in your body
This episode is brought to you by Thriva. Today, we are joined by Dr. Vish, who is a GP, here to tell us all about blood tests, and why they are the best way to find out what is actually going on in your body. Joe overcomes his needle phobia, and undergoes a live blood test in the studio. He’s on…
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About Baking: The one huge mistake everyone makes at home... ft. Jane's Patisserie!
Our guest today is Jane Dunn, or Jane's Patisserie as her followers know her! She has the fastest selling baking book of all time, and is here to give us a baking masterclass. What is the biggest mistakes everyone makes when baking at home? How do you become a viral baking sensation? And what...
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New Studio Reveal: Joe's WILD new diet and will he finally get his neon sign?
Things People Do has a brand new studio! But, Joe throws a massive strop because after 4 years, there is no neon sign... or is there? Plus, Joe also has a wild new diet, the show wins it's first award, and we hear from our beloved Josh the Chimney Sweep. You can now get all episodes of TPD on...
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Things People Did, with Chris McCausland: Live from Pub in the Park London!
We are live at Pub in the Park, and our guest is the phenomenal comedian, Chris McCausland! He's here to tell us how he went from copying illegal video games and getting a F in GSCE French, to being one of the UK's top comedians and the winner of Strictly Come Dancing. Plus, he teaches Joe how to...
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About Carpet Cleaners: Can white wine actually fix a red wine stain?
Our guest today is Hayden, who is a professional carpet cleaner He also does rugs, and upholstery. In this episode you will find answers to some absolutely massive questions, things that impact us all. Such as - does white wine ACTUALLY clean a red wine stain? What is definitively the best brand…
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Pub in the Park Marlow: Tom Kerridge BBQ tips, finding Daniel Bedingfield and Elis James's boat
Welcome to the behind the scenes episode of our first ever festival. We're at Pub in the Park Marlow, where the food is delicious, the weather is glorious, and you arrive to the festival via boat (if you're Elis James). In this episode, Joe has a strangely flirty conversation with Daniel...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do.
Meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, you'll learn things that blow your mind. You'll laugh until it hurts, and feel a whole lot better about the world around you and the people that fill it.
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Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, you'll learn things that blow your mind. You'll laugh...
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Things People Do is created and hosted by Crowd Network.
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