Vix Leyton and Paul Watson

False Economy

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Comedian and consumer champion Vix Leyton is joined by Paul Watson and Charlotte Redding to talk all things consumer - rip offs, deals and what's going on in the economy, completely decoded, unfiltered and with a lot of laughs. Personal finance does not have to be dull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vix Leyton and Paul Watson

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Latest episode

Nov 10, 2024

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Episodes

Ep24: James Barr 19.07.2023

The presenter and comedian tells Vix and Andrew O'Neill all about his spending habits - from why he resents having to spend money on his sex life to how Rita Ora has REALLY messed with his online targeted advertising. Plus, intimate piercings and why people spend too much money on their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep23: Rebecca Reid 12.07.2023

The author and journalist tells Vix and guest host Andrew O'Neill all about her spending habits, from being ripped off by a plumber to her bargain Hugo Boss trench coat. Plus, why she really resents hair removal treatment... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep22: Rosie Wilby 05.07.2023

The podcaster and comedian tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits, from her hatred of gym memberships to why she doesn’t care for fancy nails. Plus why she considers her best bargain ever to be her wife… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep21: Poppy Hillstead 28.06.2023

The award-winning podcaster, actor and writer tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits by giving us an insight into the dark underbelly of the Beanie Baby world as well as explaining just why she hates haircuts so much. Plus we answer the age-old question: how much does a rap tutor cost? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep20: Max Rogers 21.06.2023

The actor, model and podcaster tells Vix and Paul all about his spending habits - from investing in trousers to frustration with flip flops, and confusion over the targeted adverts his wife gets... Plus he reveals why he hates shopping in supermarkets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep19: Hannah Byczkowski 14.06.2023

The Traitors winner tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits from cheap-but-not-s**t jewellery, to why she thinks hairdressers are a waste of time. Plus, a foolproof way to get loads of free stuff (spoiler: it's go on a massive telly show...) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep18: Sangeeta Pillai 07.06.2023

The podcaster, activist and writer tells Vix and guest host Andrew O’Neill all about her spending habits from a hugely disappointing prawn curry to why the internet thinks she’s an old lady… Plus, we investigate the world of cow cuddling (FINALLY) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep17: Esther Manito 31.05.2023

The comedian and podcaster joins Vix and guest co-host Andrew O'Neill to discuss wedding venues, underwhelming kitchens and shower shoes amongst other inadvisable purchases. Plus she reveals her biggest ever rip off...and they might not appreciate it when they grow up... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep16: Neil Rankin 24.05.2023

The chef and author joins Vix and guest co-host Andrew O'Neill to discuss his spending habits. He warns us why you should never buy underwear on Amazon, why he has beef with British Airways and why he hasn’t used soap since he was a child (it’s because he uses shower gel but it seemed like a good salacious headline). Plus we discover the joys of a paintball tank battle... Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Ep15: Cally Beaton 16.05.2023

The comedian and podcaster joins Vix and Paul to discuss her shopping habits which include an INCREDIBLE story of how she bought her house - plus why her standing desk turned out not to be quite the bargain she imagined. Meanwhile Vix discovers which character from In The Night Garden she is most like.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep14: Lily Phillips 09.05.2023

The comedian joins Vix and Paul to reveal her spending habits including a bargain dog, the hell that is a mums' hand-me-down group (and why it definitely isn’t worth it to save money) and why she absolutely loves targeted ads (at least until they don’t quite get it right). Plus we ask the question: how much is too much to pay for a cat fountain? (Spoiler: it’s £50) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Ep13: Bobby Seagull 02.05.2023

The broadcaster and mathematician tells Vix and Paul all about his spending habits, from his love of charity shops to how he ended up opening a 99p store once upon a time.  Plus he explains why he gets online adverts for eastern European brides as well as testing Vix and Paul’s maths skills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep12: Andrew O'Neill 25.04.2023

The comedian and musician tells Vix and Paul all about their spending habits, from getting an incredible deal on a guitar to how their cat undid months of hard work with solar panels... We also learn why they bought some speakers from the back of a van, and we ponder the question ‘how cheap can a skydive be before you stop trusting it?’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep11: Sukh Ojla 19.04.2023

The comedian, actor and acclaimed novelist joins Vix and Paul to discuss incredible beds, fridges that don’t keep anything cold and her qualms with small portions.  Plus she reveals how she organises her fridge (once she bought one that works, of course) and explains why she hates actors. You can buy Sukh’s superb debut novel ‘Sunny’ at any good bookstore, or here on Amazon . Hosted on Acast....

Ep10: Rachel Fairburn 11.04.2023

The comedian, podcaster and self-proclaimed second hand shopper joins Vix Leyton to reveal her spending habits - from a jacket she’s had for 20 years to why she refuses to buy a new bed. Plus she gets VERY EXCITED about the new Jilly Cooper TV series… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep9: Sean Smith 05.04.2023

Sean Smith, frontman of The Blackout and Raiders and host of the brilliant Sappenin’ Podcast joins Vix and Paul to reveal why he’ll never spend money on a car, an incredible deal on some expensive Jordan 1s, and to tell us about the time he nearly - just nearly - went on Big Brother. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep8: Catherine Bohart 28.03.2023

The comedian and self-proclaimed ‘deal wh**e’ joins Vix and Paul to dissect all her purchasing habits, from fancy exercise gear to her never-ending cycle of buying chests of drawers. And she reveals the worst £9,000 she ever spent.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep7: Darragh Ennis 22.03.2023

The newest Chaser joins Vix and Paul to give us his retail habits and spending stories - from bikes to towel rails to dishwashers...plus he tells us why his social media targeted ads have got him horribly wrong. And we couldn't get him on without getting a little behind-the-scenes goss from The Chase and if that wasn't enough, we learn all about Nike trainers made from lego…seriously. Hosted on Ac...

Ep6: Jo Caulfield 15.03.2023

The comedian and actor joins Vix and Paul to reveal all her spending habits (and she was actually worried there'd be a shopping purchase delivered during our recording session, if that gives you some insight...). From emergency holiday jackets to tarpaulin dresses, plus an exciting insole incident, she tells us all her retail secrets - plus why she loves targeted advertising. Well, almost all of i...

Ep5: Sikisa 01.03.2023

The stand up comedian joins Vix and Paul to reveal the details of her spending habits - and early on she admits a lot of her shopping joy comes from food-related bargains. There are also tales of bougie boots, shoe racks and a plane-based nightmare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep4: Tom Price 22.02.2023

This week's guest hosts a podcast that digs into its guests' purchasing history - what a neat idea! Tom joins Vix and Paul to discuss his own spending habits though, from copper pots to broadband troubles, and the issue with having oversized feet. Plus, we learn all about Seth Rogan's side hustle - and it's not quite what you expect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep3: Flo & Joan 15.02.2023

The comedy duo join Vix Leyton and Paul Watson to reveal the ins and outs of their spending habits - from ill-thought out Disneyland trips to Cilla Black merch. Plus, we discover how much it costs to have your own inflatable Jesus... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep2: Sarah Keyworth 07.02.2023

The superb comedian joins Vix Leyton and Paul Watson to discuss their shopping and spending habits - from big bags of cherries to back-alley dentists - and why they think everyone should have a knife. Plus Vix recounts the bizarre time she went on a stranger’s hen do... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 2 Ep1: Tim Lovejoy 01.02.2023

TV presenter Tim Lovejoy joins Vix and Paul to discuss his spending habits - from stories about Suggs to why he hates IKEA with a passion, and a rollercoaster tale about the most rogue builders you’ve ever heard about.  Plus we learn why he didn’t end up getting a hair transplant despite making it to the chair.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep19: Issey Moloney 14.12.2022

One of the UK's top ten content creators is our guest this week as she tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits - and, actually, her very sensible saving habits! She tells us why she already has a pension plans at 17 (!), why she got banned from a taxi company, and does her very best (sadly unsuccessfully) to persuade Paul to join Tik Tok... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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