Adam & Karen

Lightly Used

Comedy EN ↓ 55 episodes

Pre-loved, pre-owned, second hand or re-discovered...for the love of tat! Each episode Adam and Karen compare a treasured, lightly used item from their personal collections in 'Tat In The Box'; compete in a serialised boardgame and thumb through a featured book in their 'Bibliotat' segment. You’ll find our show notes, pictures and links in the blog post for each episode; plus you can comment on who has the best tat. Available on all good internets every other Sunday. www.lightlyused.co.uk Bluesky Discord Twitter/X

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Author

Adam & Karen

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

lightlyused.co.uk

Latest episode

Oct 31, 2026

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Episodes

Lightly Used 53 - S-S-S-Sleep Talkin' 31.10.2026

Tat corrections; Short & curly tall tales; Karen's looking for representation and a publisher; Prescription perplextion; We try to work out each other's charity shop finds by feel alone in 'Tat In The Box'; Round 2 of the 1980 board game 'Motorway'; It's Adam's choice of book for 'Bibliotat'; S-s-s Sleep Talkin' You can find a BONUS VIDEO for round 2 of 'Motorway', plus photos and links in our...

Lightly Used 52 - Peaks and Troughs 17.10.2026

After a revealing start, we get a correction, an apology and a complaint out the way...We say thanks and hello to our ever-expanding and ever less 'para' parasocial pod squad with a 'Cheapshow 500' live very post-show chitchat; Adam's got a catch-up 'Tat in The Box' so he has twice - in fact thrice - the items to identify AND he gets a present!; We play the 1980 educational game 'Motorway' - BONUS...

Lightly Used 51 - EMERGENCY! (test) 03.10.2026

We're back! And immediately tasked by Valentino with testing the 'Emergency Podcast Equipment'. We load up the Tatmobile and take Val to Neath for breakfast and Penllergaer for a walk and dinner. Therer's a BONUS VIDEO and photos in our blog. Drop us a message if you remember Jareth, his codpiece...or if you'd just like to get in touch about literally anything else we talked about. show blog: http...

incoming transmission 05.09.2026

We're still stuck somewhere on the lower decks of the USS Shitshow...we'll be back as soon as we work out how, or somebody can let us out. --- web: www.lightlyused.co.uk email: pod@lightlyused.co.uk Discord: https://channel84.co.uk/discord Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyused.bsky.social Instagram: @_lightlyused Twitter: @_lightlyused YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LightlyUsedPod Light...

Lightly Used 50 - The Lightly Used Sci-Fi Show 22.08.2026

Karen presses a button, something happens, Adam gets told off when he presses buttons, yet nothing happens. But we make the most of the situation. Sorry for no photos, we didn't have our phones with us. Please email or let us know in the blog comments if you can help us. Hopefully back soon(ish)? show blog: https://channel84.co.uk/lightly-used-50/ web: www.lightlyused.co.uk email: pod (at) lightly...

Lightly Used 49 - Turnip Tales 4 - Tears of a Mermaid 08.08.2026

This is the 4th 'Turnip Tales' compilation, covering "Tears of a Mermaid" chapter of Johnny Turnip's saga. You can find links to this episode's Abergavenny Chronicle articles and a link to Tim Butters' book in our blog. show blog: https://channel84.co.uk/lightly-used-49/ web: www.lightlyused.co.uk email: pod (at) lightlyused.co.uk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyused.bsky.social Instagram...

Lightly Used 48 - Tweaky, Tweaky! 25.07.2026

We start with corrections, once more; Karen's final destination?; Johnny Turnip is visited by a familiar face in 'Lightly Used News'; Adam gets laughed at when it's his turn to play 'Tat In The Box'; We're too hot to play a game this episode, so we go through some of our 'Pod Nods' - links on the show blog; Karen has a recommendation in 'Bibliotat'. You can find show notes & photos in our blog...

Lightly Used 47 - Our 2rd Birthday 11.07.2026

Thank YOU very very much for listening - we've been doing the show for two years...Adam's done nothing to celebrate, but Karen's made a present!; Johnny Turnip seeks help from Earl Elderflower; We take it in turns to close our eyes then guess and caress each other's charity shop finds in 'Tat In The Box'; Rob's sent us a present!; Adam's brought a book for 'Bibliotat' You can find show notes &...

Lightly Used 46 - "Aw, yeeeah!" Hair 27.06.2026

We have many thankyou's; We went to see Gareth Gwynn's show 'Cyril'; Karen's new 'do; Corrections; We went to watch Truck Racing; Johnny Turnip has a weapon to fight the leprechauns; We close our eyes and try to feel what charity shop find we've each brought for 'Tat In The Box; Karen has a twist on 'Bibliotat'; A long goodbye as we try 3 snacks. You can find show notes & photos in our blog. L...

Lightly Used 45 - Chimney Ghosts 13.06.2026

Adam asks how long Karen will continue to defy the pope; Sumo Basho roundup; Name an orange Rascal; Adam's telly recommendation; What awaits Johnny Turnip and friends when they finally reach Caldy Island in 'Lightly Used News'; This episodes 'Tat In The Box' segment fincludes boosted audio, it's been kept to about the level we hear it; The finalround of 'Go For Broke'; Adam tries out a lightly use...

Lightly Used 44 - Debbie Likes Dallas 30.05.2026

A whiskey correction; Sumo creep; Scooter shenanegins and Pride ride; A weekend of woodland walks; A cross-pod capybara update; Johnny Turnip and company hit the high seas on 'Lightly Used News'; Can we identify each other's 'Tat In The Box' by feel alone?; Part 2 of 'Go For Broke'; We taste some snacks when we should just be wrapping up the show. You can find show notes & photos in our blog....

Lightly Used 43 - We're Sorry, Manchester 16.05.2026

Somehow, Arthur 'Call me Art' Grant returned...Adam's angry, Karen's cashing in; Karen gave 'Black Mirror' another try; It's VERY expensive to have a disability; Sumo update; Adam's Urbex Adventure inside 'Britain's Unluckiest House'; Johnny Turnip and friends encounter what should be a familiar duo, but Adam's very limited range means your imagination is going to have to do a LOT of work. We're v...

Lightly Used 42 - Triple M's and Triple D's 02.05.2026

Adam's apologies; Karen's injuries; Road trip for a Rascal; Johnny Turnip and friends get some unexpected help to woo a mermaid in 'Lightly Used News'; What mystery items have we brought each other to identify by feel alone in 'Tat In The Box'?; Karen's late night Ebay Live purchases have arrived... You can find show notes & photos in our blog. Let us know in the comments who you think has the...

Lightly Used 41 - Corrections, Clarifications and an Addendum 18.04.2026

A bit of a shorter episode owing to sleep deprivation - and Adam didn't have a book ready, so no 'Bibliotat' this episode. But we do have: Karen's first magnet fishing expedition; Corrections, Clarifications and an Addendum; Sumo; Smart meters, smelly technician; Adam and Karen hate inconsiderate chatters; Johnny Turnip and the boys' quest to find a mermaid continues in 'Lightly Used News'; Can we...

Lightly Used 40 - The Two Tats 04.04.2026

It's Adam's 20th pod-iversary; Sumo season has returned; Hell on wheels; Johnny Turnip and friends continue their quest to find a mermaid in 'Lightly Used News'; We play 'Tat In The Box' where we try to guess each other's mystery items from charity shops by feel alone; Karen brings this episode's featured book in 'Bibliotat' We nearly forgot we went to the cinema! There's a spoiler-free review of...

Lightly Used 39 - I Know You Know 21.03.2026

Karen was a guest on an upcoming Boo-Foons Mystery Investigators podcast episode; Corrections and clarifications for episode 38; We had a valentine evening at Techniquest Science Discovery Centre; Puerto Rico Paul's mum gives the boys a tip in 'Lightly Used News'; We close our eyes to try and guess each other's donation and treasured items are in 'Tat In The Box' - featuring a brief Public Safety...

Lightly Used Fundraising Special (highlights) 05.03.2026

Highlights from our Live Fundraising Special. Thankyou to everyone who attended, watched/listened live and all who donated! Featured Musical Guest: Rufus Mufasa Track: Ffion y Ffridd Album: Tri(ger) Warning(s) https://swynwraig.bandcamp.com/album/tri-ger-warning-s-rufus-mufasa web: www.lightlyused.co.uk email: pod (at) lightlyused.co.uk Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lightlyused.bsky.social Ins...

Lightly Used 38 - Tat by Gaslight 21.02.2026

A mystery voicemail; Gaslighting!; Start your swear-counter; Ghosts go 'woooo'; Johnny Turnip returns from his out-of-body experience in 'Lightly Used News'; We take turns to guess each others' second-hand items by feel in 'Tat In The Box'; We FINALLY played Skyjo, a xmas present card game from Karen's mum (thankyou!); It's Karen's choice of book in 'Bibliotat' to end the episode. show blog: https...

Lightly Used 37 - Wakatakakage 07.02.2026

We're late recording and under-prepared this time, but Karen did coin the excellent 'Tat and Chat' to sum up this episode's offerings! Withheld numbers; An update on Adam's tiny cauldron; An update on Karen's tiny kitten; To make up for no Bibliotat segment, Adam brought some crisps he got around xmas time to try; Karen has a new favourite thing...check out the link below!; Johnny Turnip's out-of-...

Lightly Used 36 - A Viking Fetish 24.01.2026

Adam's apologies and explanations from last episode; Karen has an update and an awakening, Adam misreads a reaction!; Johnny Turnip and friends encounter a witch in Lightly Used News; This episode's 'Tat In The Box' might be a 'Treasure In The Box'!; We play a butchered round of a DVD-based board game without using the DVD; Karen regrets her book purchase...so do we, in this episode's 'Bibliotat'...

Lightly Used 35 - Spillage 10.01.2026

For 2026, we're upgrading 'Tat In The Box - we'll take it in turns to caress and guess our treasured tat items AND an item we'll be donating to a charity shop - it's Karen't turn to break the rules this time...with help from her mum! As you'll see on the blog, Adam took this opportunity to do some catalogue poses. It's the return of Johnn Turnip; as he embarks upon a new chapter of misadventures '...

Lightly Used 34 - A Robust Ring 27.12.2025

To clarify, Adam has NOT been making 'secret episodes', but he does have two apologies and a thank you for Karen; The photo from the end of last episode Adam was too embarrassed to post; Matt from 'A Pint of Cthulu' podcast solves last episode's Garfield mystery; A follow-up on Karen's 'sleepwalkee' experience; Adam plays the inaugural game of 'Guess the Acronym'; Karen's car park calamity; Adam w...

Lightly Used 33 - Presents, Patches & Paralysis 30.11.2025

November brings Karen's birthday...and a troubling discovery about what Art's been up to; We've seen some excellent live comedy shows this month; Adam doesn't keep up his end of the 'Tat In The Box' tradition; Karen 's copy of Reader’s Digest ‘Mysteries of the Unexplained’ returns for Bibliotat; Our terrifying stories about sleeping. Drop us an email if you'd like to be in the draw for one of the...

Lightly Used 32 - The Swansea Devil 25.10.2025

In lieu of our planned cobbled-together episode, here's a different and even more hastily cobbled together short 'out-and-about' show...ostensibly, tangentially...kinda vaguely Halloween adjacent. Photos we took are on our blog (linked below); where you'll also find links to the articles & posts used for research, plus some excellent historical photos. show blog: https://channel84.co.uk/lightl...

Lightly Used 31 - Lightly Spooked 27.09.2025

Bit of a different format this ep, we just have bit of a chat, the only usual feature s Adam's 'Bibliotat', because it happened to tie in with something Karen mentioned. Otherwise, we'll be bumping our gums about: Karen went on 'Paul and Sanja's Ghunt'; Adam's got a small follow-up from Episode 29's 'Bibliotat'; Some chat about episode 9 of 'Star Trek - Strange New Words'. We do out best to avoid...

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