JaackMaate’s Happy Hour

Sorted Food started in 2008 when a pro chef joined forces with his 3 novice foodie friends to teach them simple recipes. Ben Ebbrell - the team’s pro trained chef - and Jamie Spafford - a self taught cook - join us in the studio to share the origins of Sorted Food, what culinary school is like, and explain the "seasoning triangle" that can turn any home cook into a pro! Why do posh restaurants hav...

Jaack has been busy cheating at escape rooms and pulling pranks on Stevie, so Fiona has gathered some of Reddit's most famous (and infamous) stories for the boys to react to on this episode. There's a family that's hiding a dirty secret, a vegetable based lie that's affecting a relationship with the in-laws, and a couple of unusual wanking methods. Plus there's a story so vile that it genuinely ma...

It was 5 years ago to the day that we uploaded the first ever Happy Hour Podcast episode and we wish we could say that we've come a long way since then but judging by this episode, we really haven't... The FourSkins are getting drunk and celebrating the pod's 5th birthday the only way we know how - with cheap wine, peculiar beer, and ridiculously offensive party games. Robbie has baked cupcakes wi...

For the first time ever, the boys are high in the studio! Extremely giddy and dressed up in full prosthetics - the perfect combo for our Happy Hourween 2023 special. There’s fan favourites like Robbie’s creepy library and Jaack’s Reddit mysteries, and fan un-favourites like Stevie’s urban legends. We also have voice notes submitted by our audience telling their own spooky experiences, and Robbie h...

Richard Case - also known as ‘The Ghost Challenger’ - has 35+ years of experience in investigating the paranormal. From ghoulish ghosts, to devilish demons, right through to withered witches, Richard has explored them all. After studying witchcraft in his early years, Richard then entered the world of exploring haunted buildings… by himself. No team, no crew, no friends, just him and the paranorma...

Jaack has finally committed to doing something that he said he would do - he's written an entire script for The Human Centipede 4! Stevie, Robbie and Alfie all have starring roles but haven't pre-read the script so you'll be seeing their genuine reactions to Jaack's disturbing imagination... The Human Centipede 4: The Human Millipede  One major plan. One million pedes. Written and narrated by Jack...

Adam Smith is swapping his presenting hat for his podcasting hat as he makes his debut on Happy Hour! Name a footballer… and Smithy has likely interviewed them. He shares stories about the biggest players and managers, plus how he’s met Messi TWICE.  We of course chat about his Soccer AM characters Baby Elvis and Franky Fryer! Smithy also opens up about his type 1 diabetes diagnosis, the surprisin...

The boys have had a few pints before filming so they (mainly Jaack) are slightly giddy for this all caught up!  Stevie has gone FULL KAREN MODE on his neighbours but is it justified? Alfie is deciding how he’d chat up women if his partner died, and Jaack tells us about his kitchen mishap that left him with a major penis injury!  The boys discuss their awful experience at the local pub and the biza...

Jason Koon, who currently sits at number 4 on the list of top poker earners of all time and has over $50 million in tournament winnings, is overseas to join us in the Happy Hour studio! Jason shares how he overcame struggles with homelessness, an absent father, and a career-ending sports injury to completely turn his life around and make a career out of poker.  Jason gives his opinion on fellow po...

For the first time since our 400th episode special (and for our first main show in full visuals), the Fourskins are all together for a big ol' catch up! Stevie has been watching porn with his mum, Robbie's been getting drunk with Bambinobecky, Jaack is slagging off a comedian, and Alfie's grown a lovely pair of breasts... There's also a Welsh wedding, marathon training, Brits abroad, and XL bully...

Podcast worlds collide as we sit down with Irish comedy duo Smacks and Johnny B - AKA The 2 Johnnies - for our FIRST Spotify video exclusive podcast! The 2 Johnnies have done it all, from releasing music, to radio presenting, to topping the charts with their very own podcast. The 2 Johnnies are teaching us Irish slang and busting myths about 7up, road rage, and sandwiches. They explain why Irish p...

We're doing another "tier lists with a twist" - once an item has been given a number in the tier list, it CANNOT be changed, which leads on to some very controversial placements! We're debating the top 10 comedians who have been on Happy Hour, characters from Harry Potter, and YouTubers that Jaack has previously had beef with. Spicy! We also have some VERY exciting news for our Happy Hour audience...

Man of the moment Morgan, AKA Angry Ginge, boasts 450k Twitch followers, 790k Tik Tok followers and has just taken part in the Sidemen charity match… it’s hard to believe he’s only in his second year of being a content creator! Ginge explains how the Sidemen discovered him, reads out his messages from Miniminter, and shares how he felt about being called a try-hard on the pitch. Plus what Speed is...

We’re going through a list of unique superpowers that Jaack, Stevie and Alfie can choose to gain, however each superpower comes with a caveat… for example, you can play every instrument perfectly but only when no one is listening!  In this episode we’re looking at infinite money, super strength, irresistible looks, the power to prevent death, unlimited food, knowledge of everything, ability to und...

Alfie has researched people with different incredible skills and quirks, and Jaack and Stevie have to choose who is worthy enough to take a coveted spot in Alfie’s "Amazing Indraviduals" book! There's people with synaesthesia (the ability to taste colours), a guy with 2 penises (penii?), and a man who hasn't slept in over 60 years (bollocks). Plus a woman with the world's best eyesight, and a youn...

Jaack, Stevie and Robbie are joined by their mate Joel to debate your controversial opinions, and Joel is sharing his own view that a very popular event is overrated! The boys are discussing whether roast dinners are a good meal, if going to university is a waste of time, and whether David Attenborough is overrated. Jack is revolutionising the way education works, Robbie is putting forward a new w...

Alex Zane is back on Happy Hour and we're playing "Would You Lie To Me?", with Stevie and Alfie deciding whether each story Alex tells is the truth or a tall tale! There are crazy true stories mixed in with big fat lies so play along at home and try to predict whether the stories are true or not! Does Alex Zane receive an annual FaceTime from a famous actress? Did he once trap a woman inside a zoo...

The boys are delving into cryptids - animals that are said to exist but whose existence is disputed or unsubstantiated, such as the Loch Ness Monster. Stevie is teaching us about the evolutionary enigma that is the tailed slow loris, the Honey Island Swamp Monster that is a product of some crazy interspecies sexy time, the adorably miserable Squonk, and Gef The Talking Mongoose - which is just as...

LISTEN UP BISCUITS! Comedian, writer, actor, podcaster, and Robbie Knox lookalike Joe Wilkinson is making his debut on Happy Hour! With Alfie being a huge Chatabiscuit, we of course asked Joe all about his podcast with David Earl. Despite Joe's chaotic and expensive stunts, he's somehow managed to keep his job as a regular on '8 Out Of 10 Cats' - he shares the only 2 stunts in 12 years that the st...

Since there aren't enough religions in the world, the boys are adding 3 more! They are each sharing a name for their religion, who they're worshipping, the rules for their followers, and what their hell is like. Stevie tries to convince us that he’s not worshipping Hitler, Jaack has an extensive list of commandments, and Robbie's rule causes him to be inappropriate in front of children... Learn mo...

Due to a need for pocket money, a teenage Sam Tompkins began busking on the streets of Brighton. Just a few years later, Sam's talent has earned him a successful music career and a spot supporting Justin Bieber! Sam delves into his hack for the best place to busk, how much he earnt a day, and the worst things that have happened to him whilst singing in public. Sam also chats his viral busking vide...

Argumental, the Happy Hour Mass Debate… whatever you want to call it, we're going to argue about it! We're taking inspiration from panel show 'Argumental' and debating silly questions, but we've each been allocated a side to fight for, that doesn't necessarily align with our own values! Alfie reckons all drugs should be legal, Stevie is fighting against fat kids, and Jaack has a ridiculous reason...

Darren Stanton - dubbed the Human Lie Detector - is the UK's number one body language and behavioural expert! He’s worked on countless famous murder cases including Chris Watts and Mick Philpott, he’s trained professional poker players on how to hide common tells, and he even writes body language analysis for Love Island!  Darren explains why he turned down a job with one of tv's most infamous con...

Alfie's been a wizard, Stevie's been wanking, and Jaack's had the worst week... it's an "all caught up" episode! Stevie’s nervous about his upcoming driving test so Jaack, despite taking 7 attempts to pass, is offering advice. Alfie is looking for album art ideas for his upcoming EP and Jaack, despite having no experience in the music industry, is offering advice. (Can you sense the theme here?!)...

Retired footballer turned West Ham ambassador Carlton Cole is serving up plenty of crazy football stories! Going clubbing with Tevez, what Carlton was forced to smuggle into the training ground, and the REAL reason Ranieri sent him out on loan! He's also delving into how being expelled from school ended up helping him achieve his dream career, and the surprising item he used to develop his footbal...