We try not to get distracted by sandwiches as we talk central packing, funeral catering and, yes, the return of our old Geordie friend in the series finale. PLUS: We discuss playing with audience expectations, the clash of old and new Partridge

152 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 9 + 10

16 days ago 1h 17m

This week we combine Alan's potato-themed blockbuster, a big Shrek, Tony Robinson, and an actual Geordie, whilst discussing bad graveside behaviour and Algarve camping, creating an episode that will tumble around your head like trainers in a wa

151 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 7 + 8

23 days ago 50m 56s

We're on high alert for Michael sightings this week as we talk ASMR, bad dads, the strumpet supervisor, and weaponised grandkids. Plus: We make a shellfish stretch, Alan takes on India, and we investigate hairy fish.To help support the show you

150 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 5 + 6

30 days ago 1h 5m

Alan's back in the commentary box this week as we put on our Heavy Thinking Hats and talk nude sleeping, Wogan's wake, coke, groupies, and Falkland penguins. Questions posed: Is Alan a hater? Does commentary work without imagery? Is Alan workin

149 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 3 + 4

Mar 19th, 2024 1h 5m

We discuss abused Alan, Lynn's lethargy, medicinal McDonalds and political Partridge this week as Michael is teased and Katrina's displeased. Plus: How dogs vote, yellow sticker strategy and we ask, have the writers hit their fan service phase?

148 • From The Oasthouse S3: Eps 1 + 2

Mar 12th, 2024 1h 17m

Nasal health and bidets dominate the chat this week as we speculate about 'And Did Those Feet,' play Drive-by or Drive-lie and talk ASMR, recycled content and unlocked toilet doors. If you enjoy the pod, ask yourself: could I have this in leath

147 • Alan Attack! Part 2 (Your Feedback)

Mar 5th, 2024 1h 8m

Our extended rifle (not like that) through your feedback sees us try to date Carol (not like that), take on Edmonds, Daniels, Madeley and Partridge at once (not like that), delve into your bank holiday fantasies (not like that) and get correcte

146 • Alan Attack! Part 1 (Your Feedback)

Feb 27th, 2024 58m 21s

Musk! Cheeseman! Terrible! McGuinness! Katrina! Photoshop! Butter! Stratagem! A collection of words designed to optimise our ranking in search results after an extended absence? Topics covered in this first episode of a brand new series, as we

145 • Stratagem Streaming Special

Feb 21st, 2023 1h 15m

Stratagem's now streaming, so we take a second look at Alan's live outing, the (minimal) good and the (plentiful) bad. Plus: the missing medley, the DFS disguise, and an ill-advised visit to the future. SPOILERS APLENTY so please watch Stratage

144 • From The Oasthouse S2: Ep 11 + wrap-up

Nov 22nd, 2022 1h 4m

Fire! Fire! The garage is on fire! Alan's entire universe burns this week as we cover heroin, on-air boozing and Alan's perfect day. Plus: our thoughts on Oasthouse, your thoughts on Oasthouse, and Nick's attempts to pronounce some foreign word

143 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 9 + 10

Nov 15th, 2022 1h 21m

We've adopted a power stance this week, but the optics are not good. With a deep dive on Katrina, Partridge politics and Will Smith all covered, you'd like to listen - and we've agreed to allow you to try.- - - - - -If you like what we do you c

142 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 7 + 8

Nov 8th, 2022 52m 40s

Hey Gurl! Imagine if you played an episode of Monkey Tennis to King Henry VIII, it would blow his miiiiind.... Join us for another double dose of Alan analysis as we cosy up to the new lady in Alan's life and travel back in time (sort of) to le

141 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 5 + 6

Nov 1st, 2022 1h 9m

This week, we talk trump containment, road test building society rhymes and Producer Jed reviews Chernobyl. Plus: Alan's chin tuck, Nick's Tyneham trivia, some light Guardian-bashing and some onomatapoedantry. We're just some men on a podcast,

140 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 3 + 4

Oct 25th, 2022 1h

We're ticking off our bucket list this week as Alan gets stuck in a hole: 1) Discuss superpowers 2) Analyse Alan & Ronald's 'friendship' 3) Lose our minds over sandwiches 4) Get Producer Jed to review Rumpelstiltskin. Tick tick tick tick and bo

139 • From The Oasthouse S2: Eps 1 + 2

Oct 18th, 2022 1h 13m

Running late but sounding great, we dive into the second series of '...Oasthouse', discussing Alan's maudlin moments, Pat Farrell's lenient sentencing, and Daniel Bedingfield's Freddie Mercury. Plus: Did Partridge write a porno?- - - - - -If yo

138 • Alan’s Deep Bath: Part 2 (Your Feedback)

Oct 4th, 2022 50m 49s

Morning, Susan! It’s our second episode rifling through your feedback at MT HQ before we return to the Oasthouse next week. Join us as we trawl through the latest of your emails, tweets and messages, revealing the truth behind Joanna Lumley’s p

137 • Alan’s Deep Bath: Part 1 (Your Feedback)

Sep 27th, 2022 58m 58s

Join us for a feedback special as we talk Oasthouse series 2, American Alan, Beardwatch and Stewart Lee, whilst fielding your thoughts on Steve Coogan's history of stand-up.- - - - - -If you like what we do you can give us a star rating / revie

136 • Stratagem

Jun 14th, 2022 1h 1m

We're a member down and Alan's member's up as we review Stratagem: the first live outing for AP in 14 years. We discuss the trouble with arena comedy, Lynn on film, and how to cater for 3 decades of fans. PLUS: Seldom's tribute, Martin's dinner

135 • Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Jun 7th, 2022 1h 17m

Strap on your gauntlet and fire up Windows XP as we delve into the 2008 Coogan live experience. The penultimate stop in our journey before we pull into Stratagem Central next week. We chat all things Calves and Thicket, swap a Ferrino for a Sax

134 • The Man Who Thinks He's It

May 31st, 2022 1h 14m

Journey with us to "a different time" as we talk Thicket, Ferrino, Calves and of course Partridge, looking at Steve's 1998 show through a 2022 lens. Plus: Chumbawamba knowledge, football ignorance and Coogs' nudes! Are we The Men Who Think It's

133 • Anglian Lives

May 24th, 2022 1h 24m

Without a hint of laryngitis, we've got a lot to say about the curious anomaly that is Anglian Lives. Join us as we query the purpose of this odd addition to the APU, discussing Digital Dave, the Gabbitas empire, and Alan's 3 rules for life. Pl

132 • Speak Your Brains: Part 2 (Your Feedback)

May 17th, 2022 40m 20s

Alan worms his way into a dissertation and the world of fitness this week, as we respond to your feedback and ask important questions like 'How long is Partridge?', 'Where will Stratagem end up?' and 'Who's going to teach tennis to Jeff's kids?

131 • Speak Your Brains: Part 1 (Your Feedback)

May 10th, 2022 39m 49s

We're exploring your crackpot Alan theories and Large Questions on this episode, whilst also speculating on Stratagem and looking at Coogan's busy season: Chivalry, Savile and the AP promo trail... PLUS: Make sure you keep listening to the end

130 • The Witchfinder

May 3rd, 2022 52m 45s

We set off on 'The Road To Stratagem' with a look at the very Partridge-adjacent The Witchfinder, discussing all the chemistry, cameos and crossover between this show and tales of another Anglian man driven by ego and status.FOLLOW US: twitter

Knowing Me Knowing Yule: Part 2 (LIVE) revisited

Dec 24th, 2021 41m 52s

It's time to give you a right good stuffing (oooh pardon!) with part 2 of our Knowing Me Knowing Yule live special revisit. It's innuendo filled, and Hucknall heavy, plus we pull the biggest cracker ever pulled at a podcast live show. Please do