Things People Do

Joe is back from the Six Nations! The chairman is joined by co-host Tom and producer Ryan to discuss how to make this shambles of a podcast a worldwide success. They talk about the idea of Joe being the celebrant for a listeners wedding, some x rated merch suggestions and the prospect of getting Daisy's mum on the show at last. Plus, we hear about the newest member of the Marler family, Bob the to...

How do you remember every street in London off by heart? With great difficulty, according to Lee, who is a third generation black cab driver. Lee tells us everything we've ever wanted to know about taxi driving, including learning 'the knowledge', dealing with drunk passengers, and why Uber are the worst. There is also a very funny story about the time a couple asked to get frisky in the back of h...

Come and see us at the Clapham Grand next Tuesday 19th March! https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/8lwe7-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-19th-mar-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?dice_id=1771574 We're back at the Clapham Grand for another episode of Things People Did, and our guest this week is comedian, Kae Kurd. In the episode you will hear a lot of chat about service stations, dodgy jobs in...

Come and see us at the Clapham Grand next Tuesday 19th March! https://dice.fm/partner/dice/event/8lwe7-joe-marler-presents-things-people-did-19th-mar-the-clapham-grand-london-tickets?dice_id=1771574 Our guest this is week is Josh, and he might actually be our favourite guest ever. Think modern day Dick Van Dyke, but way better. He tells us all about being a modern chimney sweep, including finding...

This is a classic episode, back from when we had no listeners and when Joe used to record the show from his car. Our guest this week is Kate, who is a professional bodyguard and tells us everything we've ever wanted to know about keeping celebrities alive. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopledopod If you would like to...

It's Crufts week, and we are honoured to have the the 2020 champion, Maisie the Dachshund in the studio. Not only is Maisie a winner, but she became famous for being the first dog ever to do a poo during her victory lap. Her owner Kim, who owns a whopping 25 dogs, is here to tell us all about the secrets of Crufts and to recall their glorious victory. She also has massive headteacher vibes and put...

Before her time as a comedian and award-winning writer, Fern Brady did a lot of weird jobs. She made flower potions at a psychic fair, worked in a sex shop that sold hilariously titled pornos, had a Saturday shift at a bookies full of crying men and... well, Boots. We're live, back at The Clapham Grand to delve into all of that, as well partake in some lengthy discussions about magic mushrooms and...

This week, our guest is Ruth, a professional decorator who rocks a pair of pink overalls and loves inspecting the paintwork in nightclub toilets! In this episode, we discover why there is more to the job than 'slapping a bit of paint on the walls' (Joe's words), why there are so many different shades of white, and how to actually wallpaper a wall. There is also a lot of talk about elephant breath,...

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Today, Joe and Tom meet opera singer Rob Murray to chat Pavarotti, how you sing from your balls and why the Sydney Opera House isn't all that. Plus there's some world class singing (from Rob) and a story about Frank Bruno. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your tickets here: https://linktr.ee/thingspeopl...

Our guest today is Ross, who is a Warden at The Tower of London. This episode is nothing short of a fascinating (and absolutely bonkers) history lesson that involves elephants drinking wine, Anne Boleyn's ghost, William the Bastard aka Conqueror, and a bloke called Colonel Blood who tried to steal the Crown Jewels and ended up being the King's best mate. Plus, we learn what is the actual point of...

We're back at The Clapham Grand, and this time our guest is the excellent Jen Brister. Jen has done a lot of jobs, and 99% of them have been 'mind numbingly boring'... or, ideal for Things People Did, whichever way you look at it. Data entry, call centres, Homebase, working in a plastic factory - we've got it all covered in this podcast. Go and check out Jen's most recent comedy special 'The Optim...

Who would you call if your family member was being held hostage, and their kidnappers were demanding 50 million pounds in exchange for their safe return? We'd recommend Scott, who is a professional hostage negotiator, and probably the calmest man we've ever met. He talks about the art of persuasion, negotiation and keeping your cool in extremely high pressured situations. There are some mind boggl...

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Joe and Tom meet car salesman Lloyd this week, and most of their questions seem to come from watching Danny DeVito in Roald Dahl’s Matilda. There’s also a story about Lloyd getting offered sexual favours for a discount, and more than one dig at the Vauxhall Mokka. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things People Did every month, get your t...

Ever wondered why Brad Pitt always looks good? How much celebrities spend on their red carpet outfits? Why Lady Gaga once wore a dress made just of meat? Well, our guest this week is Krishan, who is a celebrity stylist and can answer all those questions. He also gives Joe and Tom a damning review of their fashion choices... about time someone did, really. We're at the Clapham Grand with Things Peo...

We're back at the Clapham Grand with another live episode of Things People Did. Our guest this week is a comedian, podcast legend and gentleman with the finest sideburns around... it's Mike Bubbins! He tells us all about working on the checkouts before barcodes were invented, driving a van illegally in Toronto, and the time he broke a students leg while he was a PE Teacher (which was an accident o...

Have you ever thought to yourself, I wonder who the Usain Bolt of window cleaning is? Of course you have... Well, meet Terry Turbo, the fastest window cleaner in the world. Yes, we're being serious. Terry has broken his own world record 9 times, and is attempting it again this coming March. There is a lot of chat about squeegees in this episode, and Joe tries to work out how long it would take for...

Dan Cole and Ben Youngs have a new rugby podcast, just in time for the Six Nations. We'd love you to check it out, and wanted to share the first episode with you. If you like it, head over to For The Love Of Rugby. Their second episode is out today. For The Love Of Rugby: https://linktr.ee/loveofrugby Go and hit the follow button, leave a review, and give Dan (and Ben) your support on their big po...

The show growing committee meet for the first time in 2024 to discuss the year of podcast domination ahead. It's slow progress, as Joe once again bemoans the lack of a neon sign for the show, and he's starting to worry that producer Ryan is letting power go to his head. There is however some good news as well - billboard in Leicester Square anyone? Joe and Tom go through some excellent guest appli...

What is the first thing you would do if you were marooned on a desert island? With no possessions, food or shelter? A scary thought for your average human, but not for this week's guest. Meet Tom, who is an expert in wilderness bushcraft and all things survival. He knows exactly what to do in every perilous situation, and is here to share his knowledge with Joe and Tom, so they don't have to resor...

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners. Our guest this week is Darren, and there are some key questions on the agenda. What are you allowed to steal from hotels? And what is the toughest stain to get out of bed sheets? What is the weirdest object anyone has ever left behind? Listen, and find out. To come and watch Things People Did at The Clapham Grand, get your tickets here:...

We have an incredible guest this week. Meet Jill, who has been in over 2000 films, in a career spanning 60 years. James Bond, Carry On films, The Muppets, Indiana Jones, the first ever episode of Eastenders... you name it, she's been in it. She tells us all about the life of an extra, who the biggest divas are that she's encountered, and a David Bowie story that will blow your mind. To watch an aw...

We are back at The Clapham Grand with another live episode of Things People Did. Our guest this time is comedian (and classical singer) Lloyd Griffith! Lloyd has many talents that include perfectly spacing the pepperoni on a Pizza Hut pizza, smuggling satellites into DR Congo (and almost getting kidnapped) and power washing bird poo off of thousands of seats at Grimsby's stadium. He also gets the...

Our guest this week is Chris, and he may just have the best job in the world. Chris designs, tests and inspects playgrounds... which means he basically gets to be a kid for a living. In this episode, he tells us about the craziest designs he's ever seen, some absolute death trap playing equipment, and about the time he got attacked by goats whilst inspecting a climbing frame. They also design Joe...

This is a classic episode from back when we had no listeners! Joe and Tom are refreshed and ready for the year ahead, and their guest today is Surgeon Chris - who is also a listener! He’s really into the pelvis, and just loves getting his saw and hammer out on broken bones, but has he ever operated on anyone with a mortal shell stuck up them? Come and see us at The Clapham Grand on 16th January fo...

Happy New Year to you all, we hope you had a wonderful festive period full of fun and Valencia ice lollies... we know Joe did. We kick off 2024 with a belter, where we are joined by Emma the Beekeeper, who flew over from Northern Ireland to tell us about every different type of bee, how they elect a queen and the many times she has been stung in the face. She also tells us about a giant bee nightc...