Penny Smith & Charles Nove

Pains Stains & Automobiles

Society EN ↓ 48 episodes

Is it a cure for loneliness, a gentle, free-range conversation, thought-provoking, sleep-inducing, or just two friends rambling on? Come into the unpredictable world of Penny Smith and Charles Nove and find out! Join in by emailing: psa@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Penny Smith & Charles Nove

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Guest star Tom Conti 10.07.2026

BAFTA, Laurence Olivier and Tony Award winning actor Tom Conti joins Penny and Charles for this week's chat. Contribute to a future episode by emailing: PSA @ VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topless or not? 03.07.2026

Charles and Penny brave a heatwave for the latest episode, but soldier bravely on. Join in the podcast rambles by emailing: PSA @ VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Flip Top Head? 26.06.2026

Behaviour in theatres, dread of the Dentist and Penny's extreme lack of sympathy all form parts of this week's discussion. Join in a future episode by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Washing up in the bath? 19.06.2026

In our latest episode, Penny returns from more travels, and sooner than you can say Avast Behind, she teases with memories of washing up in the bath. Plus, dining dilemmas and some more tricky stains. You can join future Pains Stains & Automobiles discussions by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Olympic Gold winner Tessa Sanderson 12.06.2026

In the latest episode, Penny and Charles are joined by Olympic Gold winner Tessa Sanderson CBE. 42 years on, the memory of those key moments in Los Angeles is still vivid, as you'll hear. Join the PSA chats by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny misses her stop, more than once. 05.06.2026

Another wide ranging discussion with Charles and Penny Join in for a future episode by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Put It Away, or Leave It Out? 29.05.2026

Pork Pies, Duvet Covers and thinking about exercise, in our latest ramblings. Join the ongoing discussions by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With guest Sonia Beldom 22.05.2026

In this episode, Charles and Penny are joined by fellow podcaster Sonia Beldom, of the MUMBELIEVABLE Pod, a place for magical stories about Mums. Join the Pains Stains & Automobiles rambles by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming in useful at last... 15.05.2026

Also in our latest instalment, Penny in the jungles of Borneo, and more unfortunate names. Join the Pains Stains chat by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Science of Small Talk 08.05.2026

In this episode, Penny and Charles are joined by Elizabeth Trinh, of the University of Michigan, for more on the science of small talk, and a newborn guest makes himself known too. Join the podcast rembles by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The name's Bond, Samantha Bond. 01.05.2026

Joining Penny and Charles for this episode, star of stage and screen, Samantha Bond. Hers is an extensive career, including spells with the Royal Shakespeare Company, four James Bond films and three seasons of the comedy drama The Marlow Murder Club. Something to share for a future edition? Email the podcast: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many buns? 24.04.2026

In another free-range ramble, Onions, chickens, pigeons and Venice. And Penny's buns. Join the chat by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny Goes Plunging 17.04.2026

More random rambling and more random purchases by Ms Smith! Join the PSA rambles by email: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With guest Alan Dedicoat 10.04.2026

For this episode of Pains Stains & Automobiles, Charles and Penny are joined by the Voice of the Balls and Strictly Come Dancing, Alan Dedicoat. See where the chat takes us this week! To contribute to a future adventure, email: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A submarine, an Albatross and a dodgy cake recipe. 03.04.2026

Another free-range ramble with Penny and Charles. Join the ongoing discussions by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest star Tracy-Ann Oberman 27.03.2026

Tracy-Ann Oberman joins the freewheeling conversation with Penny and Charles. Finland, EastEnders...and what's the point of Laurels if you can't rest yourself on them? Join the Pains Stains & Automobiles chat by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birds in Fog, Extra Lungs & Penny's Wet Dream. 20.03.2026

Come and join the ramble. Penny and Charles would welcome your email, to: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cows, plain or fancy? Goats too. 13.03.2026

Another wide-ranging ramble from Penny and Charles. With your emails too, to: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Mayo guesting 06.03.2026

Simon Mayo joins the freewheeling discussion with Penny Smith and Charles Nove. Including why Penny is safe from Vampires, and memories of when interviews go bad. Join in the rambles by emailing: PSA@VoxBroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comfortable Bras, Uncomfortable Language. 27.02.2026

Another ramble with Charles and Penny. Are you listening in a faraway land? Put yourself on our map: PSA@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Bananas, Deadly FlipFlops 20.02.2026

More random outpourings from Penny Smith and Charles Nove. Well, it keeps them off the streets. Join in the podding by emailing: PSA@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buttocks, Slideshows and improbable injections. 13.02.2026

Another wide-ranging discussion with Charles and Penny, including the ever-present hazard of lapsing into smut! Comment or contribute: PSA@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A suppository supposition? 06.02.2026

More free-range ramblings with Charles and Penny. Join in and share your Pains, Stains & Automobiles tales - email PSA@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With guest star Ken Bruce 30.01.2026

Joining Penny Smith and Charles Nove for the latest Pains Stains & Automobiles free-rang rambling, broadcasting legend Ken Bruce. Why was Ken never destined for Accountancy, why is Penny barking and why is Charles impersonating a coughing sheep? To comment or contribute to the Pains Stains & Automobiles podcast, email: psa@voxbroadcast.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Episode 22 23.01.2026

Pills for Pets, Snowdrifts to remember. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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