Not Faulty, Just Blank

As promised...here's Part 2 of our interview with stand up comedian, film maker and generally creative local legend, Richard Sandling. The boys throw Richard onto the fictional island and probe him deeply with those all important questions. We chat about Richard's favourite films and albums of the Naughties (00s) as well as his answer to the 'John Cazale Challenge'. It's a cracker! Hosted on Acast...

Jim, Del & Phil head back to 2006 where Del, once again, over shares with one of his classic stories involving a can of whipped cream, two ginger cats and the same number of nipples!! Jim & Phil go head to head in another battle of the bonkers world records and there's the usual news, movies, music & TV categories for the boys to chat about. The episode includes: Personal Memories of 2...

Local musician & friend of the pod, James Neall joins the boys in the studio for the latest episode. James gets interrogated by the boys and answers all the important questions you would expect to be posed by this talented bunch of mishaps & misfits. James tells us how he trained in classical music before switching paths and jumping into the world of covers and popular music. He also runs...

Jim, Del & Phil return to discuss all things 2005. They chat about bonfire nights gone and their fond memories of fireworks and also where certain people placed them! Del shares a story of getting caught short in a stranger's house and acquiring his very own stalker! The episode includes: Our personal memories from 2005 News & sport of 2005 TV of 2005 Top Films of 2005 Music of 2005 Letter...

Our first Christmas special!!! Jim, Del & Phil bring on the festivities with this special episode dedicated to the most wonderful time of year. As well as Del bringing along the most festive musical instrument ever...yep, you guessed it, the harmonica! They discuss their greatest Christmas memories along with the best (and worst) presents they remember being given. They also discuss the greate...

Richard Sandling joins the boys in this latest episode. If you dont know Richard...he is a comedian who has rubbed shoulders with some of the biggest comedy talents in the country like Phil Jupitus, Nick Helm, James Acaster & Brett Goldstein as well as many more. He won So You Think You’re Funny back in 2007 which catapulted him onto the comedy circuit. Richard talks about his passion for film...

2004.....and oh boy, what a year! The boys go back and revisit the behemoth that was 2004, discussing all things from visiting the Reading music festival to one of their number having their first child. Could things finally be on the turn for these immature men? This episode includes: Personal memories of 2004 News & Sport of 2004 TV of 2004 Films of 2004 Albums of 2004 Letters & Emails Em...

The guests are coming thick and fast - and we have another one (make that two) for you all. Bruvv Grimm join us in the studio, AKA Dave & Sean Atkins (they are brothers but they're not at all grim) to talk about their music and upcoming projects. They take a trip over to 'Desert Island Dicks' and share their top 3 films and albums of the '00s. The big question is though...will they be able to...

Help Jim, Del & Phil celebrate their first birthday of 'podding' by listening to this cracker of a show. In this episode looking back at 2003, Del starts it all off by explaining how he experienced a friend's mum getting a little too cosy with him and some mates. Phil talks about his Stag-do in Newcastle where the boys fondly reminisce about him being dressed up as a gimp and, of course, the b...

Another special guest joins us and this time we have Gavin Plucknett - a multi-talented musician and drummer for the Oasis tribute band, Shoasis. We welcome Gavin to the pod ahead of their upcoming gig in Leigh On Sea on Saturday 19th November and probed him with a few of our classic journalistic questions that would have anyone scratching their head looking for answers. A brilliant guest he is to...

We take a look back at the year 2002. The boys discuss many things including how Del gets caught short at a festival but manages to use his initiative and, like a fully fledged member of the A-Team, utilises an everyday object to save his pride....or maybe not! We also chat about how the new sport of 'Bush Diving' didn't take off and become an Olympic event and much, much more. As usual, the boys...

We welcome our 2nd guest to the podcast and what a treat it is too. Ricky Ayres, friend of the pod, has begun a very noble cause by starting up his own CA (Cocaine Anonymous) group to help people who suffer or have suffered from any and all form of addictions. Ricky is incredibly open and honest whilst he discusses how his own troubled past led him to this point and how he now wants to help others...

Jim, Del & Phil return to tackle the space odyssey that was 2001. As well as exploring Kubrick's vision, Del informs us of how we were saved from a pathway of doom by his future wife and how he wooed her by dancing at an airshow. The boys look at the year in the usual manner before taking a rather strange turn in talking He-Man heists and Harvey Weinstein. Enjoy! News events of 2001 TV in 2001...

Everyone remembers those life-defining moments. Where they were when Man walked on the Moon, when Elvis died etc. Well...in years to come, will you be able to say you remember where you were when Not Faulty, Just Blank got their first guest onto the show? Probably not! Anyway we have one and what a cracker it is! The boys welcome local singer/songwriter Owen Williams onto the show to answer some g...

The boys are back in the studio and are embarking on their latest adventure - looking back at the '00s. Jim, Del & Phil start with the year 2000 and look back at where they were when the end of the world was nigh. Del tells us about his clubbing days and they revisit a lads holiday to Turkey. The boys then turn their gaze towards the usual topics: News & sports events of 2000 TV in 2000 To...

This week sees Jim, Del and Phil share part 2 of the live recording at the Crafty Casks. They run over their favourite films & top albums of 1999 plus they have the much mentioned P-Noz join them on the stage for his time adrift on 'Desert Island Dicks'. The boys take a last look through their Letters & Emails where they invite some guests up to help them answer the range of queries posed....

This week, Jim, Del and Phil are at a local micropub (the Crafty Casks) for part 1 of a live recording used to see out the season finale. What's more, they brought some friends along for the ride! With so much great stuff that we've had to split the episode into 2 parts. The lads are joined by close friends of the show, Mr H & P-Noz, who both get stranded on Desert Island Dicks. The lads also...

This week, Jim, Del and Phil get together for another dollop of Monday night Zoom shenanigans where they discuss Del's action packed weekend as well as getting super excited for the live episode next Monday (20th). The boys have to prep for an appearance on a radio show this week and discuss why Jim cannot attend. Dannii Minogue pops up in conversation through the internet and talk of Season 2 con...

This week, Jim, Del & Phil do something a little different as they meet up on Zoom to discuss their plans for the live show on Monday 20th June. An excuse to talk rubbish, have some laughs whilst also plugging the live show at The Crafty Casks in Rayleigh and trying to round up as many as you lovely "BLANKERS" as possible to pay us a visit and make it a night to remember. On the Zoom sesh, the...

This time Jim, Del and Phil take a look back at '96 & '97. After setting Phil some homework, we find out his 5 top male crushes of all time, we glance over the top films and albums of 1996/97 and have a special guest on the podcast as Producer Barry eases into the hot seat for 'Desert Island Dicks'.Phil also has a challenge for you listeners and you can win an incredible prize (and a crap one...

This week, Jim, Del and Phil take a jump back to the years 1994/95 in another of their specials. In this episode they take a look at the most annoying songs of the decade before sharing some more memories from back in the mid 90s. Confirmation of their favourite films and albums of those two years is on the agenda, as is another round of 'Desert Island Dicks' with Jim being put in the hot seat thi...

This week, Jim, Del and Phil continue with their special shows and take a look back at '92 & '93 adding some stories that they missed out the first time round. They recall the computer games that were big at the time as well as everything else that was making us talk. We confirm our favourite films and albums of the years as well and there's the 2nd outing of "Desert Island Dicks" to enjoy. Do...

This week, Jim, Del and Phil start the first of their specials in which they look back at the decade and right some wrongs as well as sharing some more stories they missed out the first time round. This includes more school antics as well as a hilarious memory from Del which simply needs to be heard to be believed. We go over the films and music of the years and we introduce a new feature to the s...

This week, Jim, Del and Phil cover the last year of the whole darned millenium as they tackle the monster that was 1999. Del tells us tales of his first love and the pick up line that really hooked him, whereas Jimmy was travelling far & wide in search of some better live music. Meanwhile, Phil looks back on his plans to see in the new Millenium whilst we all secretly shit ourselves waiting fo...

This week Jim, Del and Phil talk about the year 1998. They cover their personal memories from out of control house parties, pub lock-ins and coming across local beasts through to re-living the summer when another World Cup took place and caused us more heartache. Topics discussed: Personal memories News & sports events of 1998 TV in 1998 Top 3 Films of 1998 Music of 1998 Letters & Emails W...