A Show Called Hate

Join us for another stellar episode, in which the debate turns existential, then aggressive, then existential again, as the boys discuss the curious life cycle of the Numberblocks (of all things). On this episode: - Jon hates internet shills - Nich hates American soccer chants - Chris hate booking fees. Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Get in touch at contact@bigpunchstudios.com

As the podcast enters its imperial phase, settle in for another half-assed episode that a) features 2/3 hosts, b) barely observes the core format and c) features lengthy discussion of Jon and Nich’s ongoing adventures in book land. On this episode: - Jon hates Etsy and the virtuous consumer - Nich hates ‘plain men’ action figures. Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Get in touch at contact@big...

Ooh! It’s a lean episode today, folks! Nich’s got places to be and a hankering for speed, so don’t dilly-dally! Move it along! What do you think this is - a valid art form?! NO! On this episode: - Jon hates bad line-reads in adverts - Nich hates the ‘Big Arch’ - Chris hates his IT band.. Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Get in touch at contact@bigpunchstudios.com

Jon and Nich recently went on a national book tour. As such, with Chris sick (from both ends) thanks to his germ-ridden son, the two, most available hosts decide to recount their experiences. On this episode: - Jon and Nich go completely off format. Deal with it. Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Why not join our Facebook community and get chatting (we’re really very nice): facebook.com/asho...

From weight-gain to muscle-building to aspirational lifestyle, protein has passed through the eye of the needle to become a modern-day shamanistic totem. Ironic, given that ‘passing through the eye of a needle’ is how this protein usually leaves the body… On this episode: - Jon hates protein worship - Nich hates Q-list celebrity podcasts - Chris hates vet bills. Got a love or hate you’d like to sh...

The boys are back again - again! After recording and then losing an episode due to a faulty XLR cable, can Nich, Jon and Chris feign interest long enough to squeak out a replacement? No! On this episode: - Jon hates Game on Grandad (feat. Slogo!) - Nich hates celebrity press-junket outfits - Chris hates the journey home. Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Why not join our Facebook community a...

Everyone’s least-favourite segment returns as the boys resort to eating beer-flavoured crisps live on air in a misguided attempt to feel something - anything - beyond ennui. Even disgust (spoilers). On this episode: - Jon hates the near-impossible process of leaving digital platforms - Nich hates when celebrities go ‘mouldy’ - Chris hates a challenging beer. Support the show on Patreon for bonus e...

Nich and Jon recently experienced a barnstormer of an event in which they wowed the publishing world and ‘solved’ books. In this new epoch, their ability to connect with the common man has been irrevocably shattered. Thank goodness for Chris. On this episode: - Jon hates the inevitable march of entropy - Nich hates that superhero truck punch thing - Chris hates finding a family of mice in your law...

Continuing the downward spiral of podcasts the world over, Nich makes a grand entrance, wearing the kind of thing that must be seen to be believed. On this, a purely audio medium. On this episode: - Jon hates the infantilisation of adults - Nich hates listening through a wall - Chris hates holding back a sneeze. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020...

When you think about it, what are the Arthurian legends if not the tale of a bunch of absolute mad lads in search of a cheeky pint (and some epic scran)? Culture is dead. Art is a lie. On this episode: - Jon hates the horrific memory of Treasure Island Dizzy bubbling up from his subconscious - Nich hates have to draw real people - Chris hates WASPS!. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes,...

He’s off celebrating a special anniversary, alright? THAT’S why. Sheesh… On this episode: - Jon hates affiliate influencers - Nich hates it when people don’t worry enough (they should). Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) commentary track: patreon.com/bigpunchstudios Got a love or hate you’d like to share? Why not join our Facebook community and...

Just as Toronto famously has a winter season and a ‘building’ season, so too does this podcast have two key phases: long periods of inactivity… and heatwaves. Join us as we enter the latter. On this episode: - Jon hates Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers - Nich hates feeling unsafe at improv - Chris hates the Whoniverse. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog...

After a mammoth absence, what better way to get back into the swing of things than by spouting our greatest hits? Marvel as Chris moans about the WhatsApp group (again), Nich complains about kids these days (urgh), and Jon talks about… herbal coffee? On this episode: - Jon hates ‘herbal’ coffee - Nich hates ‘kids these days’ - Chris hates the community WhatsApp group. Support the show on Patreon f...

When is it safe to reveal your deepest, darkest secrets on a podcast? When it’s on A Show Called Hate, the audio equivalent of an anechoic chamber! On this episode: - Jon hates praying mantis parasites - Nich hates burrito ends - Chris hates feigned outrage over closures and cancellations. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) commentary track: pat...

Chris’ long-standing vendetta against hard-working, self-employed people reaches its bitter crescendo. Jon has a visceral reaction to chewing. Nich, well… Nich’s just a man with a job to do. On this episode: - Jon hates anti-ASMR - Nich hates movies about men with jobs - Chris hates taxis. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) commentary track: pat...

The world is strange and unsettling, with monstrous people charting an aggressive trajectory towards cruelty. In these moments, we reach for our loved ones, holding them close against the storm - even if that loved one is an automated lawnmower. On this episode: - Jon hates face-timing your schlubby family - Nich hates miming - Chris hates his love (and infinite compassion) for inanimate objects....

True story: Jon is in the midst of preparation for a exhibition of art from his new book, and almost forgot to edit and publish this episode. That’s fun, right? And healthy? Yes? On this episode: - Jon hates the simple fact that nothing works any more - Nich hates sliders - Chris hates repeat viewings. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) commenta...

With new mic stands and a mid-tier outlook on life, the boys discuss the intricacies of ‘cup acting’ and marvel at Chris’ metamorphosis into his final form: middle-aged boules man. On this episode: - Jon hates the inability of actors to actually look like they’re drinking - Nich hates his week, bookish legs -Chris hates the wonderful world of Instagram scams (insta-scams?). Support the show on Pat...

A brief diversion through early-nineties British gameshows sees the boys examine the Venn diagram of casual racism, misogyny and homophobia, and novelty bar sports. Also, Ringo’s rippling abs. Enjoy! On this episode: - Jon hates books by sporting ‘personalities’ - Nich hates the existence of Twister ‘Air’ - Chris hates ‘Carling’, a supposed ‘beer’. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, i...

Imagine a world where instead of disappointing regular women, you can be found wanting by a £5 million AI-infused sex drone. The future’s bright, kids. The future’s bright. On this episode: - Jon hates the inconsistent logic of talking animals - Nich hates awful tech fairs for awful people - Chris hates mundane POV camera experiences. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our S...

The boys see in 2025 with the same vim and vitality that’s defined their brand for years i.e. steadfastly refusing to engage with the format of the show and simply talking about Star Wars instead. On this episode: - Jon hates the crushing inevitability of social media - Nich hates people falling in love with his awful drawings - Chris hates his boiler. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episode...

Alternate working titles: ‘Anti-Camera Gland’ or ‘Another Disgusting Boy Lost’. Merry Christmas, you animals. Look after yourselves. On this episode: - Jon hates the true crime grift - Nich hates teeth - Chris hates gifts that cost to enjoy. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) commentary track: patreon.com/bigpunchstudios Got a love or hate you’d...

It’s Friday night in party town (EDITOR’S NOTE: sorry, ‘Cool Town’), so what are thre primo mad lads in the prime of their life up to? Sitting at home, recording this nonsense, while their wives go to a concert. On this episode: - Jon hates eating filth for online clout - Nich hates sentimental sales techniques - Chris hates touchable virtual pets. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, i...

As a gaggle of ghosts and ghouls gayly gamble on the greens goutside (what?), Jon, Nich and Chris retreat indoors for a by-no-means spooky episode. Although the audio issues are a little… TERRIFYING and DISTRACTING! Wooooo! On this episode: - Jon hates institutionalised lying - Nich hates the McRib - Chris hates personal updates on LinkedIn. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, includin...

With Chris finally recovered from a pox most foul, the boys find themselves with an unusual level of spring in their step. A little more pop in their popcorn. All in all, a passable episode. A solid C+. On this episode: - Jon hates Evri and all their dark arts - Nich hates ungrateful kids - Chris hates his painful lobes. Support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, including our Sonic the Hedge...