The Distinct & Jovial Podcast

Everyone has an opinion... but should every opinion come with a five-star rating? This week, Jerry and Dom dive into the wonderful world of reviews, from the people who leave them to the absolute masterpieces hidden away on Amazon and Google. Along the way, we also celebrate the little things that make adult life surprisingly exciting and catch up on what we've been up to; including taking on a cy...

60 episodes. 5 years of podcasts. And somehow we’ve reached the point where we’re questioning whether modern life actually makes any sense. In this episode, we dive into the things society has collectively accepted… despite all of us secretly knowing they’re completely ridiculous. 💬 This Week We Discuss Why networking feels painfully fake The bizarre world of LinkedIn posts Small talk and pretend...

Another week, another mix of structure, chaos, and conversations that go slightly off track. This episode starts with a bit of book club energy, before quickly moving into F1, space travel, and a surprisingly passionate discussion about modern car headlights. 💬 What’s Inside? 📚 Book Club The Courage to Be Disliked Thoughts, takeaways, and whether it actually lands 🏎️ F1 Predictions & Spring...

Jerry is back. After a couple of slightly different episodes, Distinct & Jovial returns to what it does best; light-hearted chaos, ridiculous questions, and strong opinions on things that probably don’t matter. 💬 What’s Inside? 🎲 Blindly Rank This (With a Twist) Minor inconveniences… but made significantly more stressful Questionable decisions, immediate regret, and zero strategy ⚖️ Underrat...

Episode 57 and Hooper is back on the podcast… but once again, no Jerry. This one turns into a proper catch-up. We talk about what’s changed over the last couple of years, and it turns out quite a lot has happened. 💬 What’s Inside? Becoming a dad (including the chaos of baby week and life since) The biggest changes in that first year of parenting The best bits… and the brutally exhausting bits ADH...

This week, Distinct & Jovial takes a slightly different turn. Jerry is absolutely fine, but for the first time ever, this episode is a solo one; just Dom behind the mic. Rather than skip a month, it became a chance to slow things down, check in, and talk through what’s been going on. 💬 What’s Inside? Why this episode ended up being a solo recording Life feeling busy, loud, and a bit overwhelm...

Swanny is back! And this time he’s joined by his and Dom's Taekwon-Do instructor and coach. This episode has parenting updates, and a whole lot of opinions. In Episode 55, we catch up nearly two years on from his last appearance and find out what’s really changed. Also, we give our opinions on that Jake Paul fight! 👶 Two-Year Parenting Update Biggest changes since becoming a parent Best and worst...

In Episode 54, we’re joined by Katy, our favourite teacher-turned-podcast-guest, for an episode packed with debates, distractions, and the classic Distinct & Jovial chaos; plus some inevitable technical difficulties. 💬 What’s Inside? Katy survives (and contributes to) our tech problems Our go-to meal deals The mysterious world of 6–7 (and why it nearly broke us) A full-blown rant about traffi...

He’s back! In Distinct and Jovial Episode 53, Chat Stevie T re-joins Jerry and Dom for an episode that quite literally runs out of money but not out of laughter. 💬 What’s Inside? Holiday catch-ups (plus bonus video clips!) Movie reviews: Ballerina & Dune: Part Two A dive into 80s fashion Our Blindly Rank This: Movie Franchises Edition Technical difficulties that, of course, stayed in 🎬 The V...

We’re back with another Distinct and Jovial episode; this time finishing off the Vanity Fair-style questions we started in Episode 50. And let’s just say… things got a little delirious. 💬 What’s Inside? Destination weddings: romantic or ridiculous? The great cake debate: buttercream vs icing Milk first or cereal first (and why Jerry’s wrong) Electric toothbrushes, recliner sofas & scented can...

For the second time, Distinct and Jovial went in person but for the first time with a live audience! Episode 51 was recorded overlooking the stunning backdrop of Croyde Bay in North Devon, complete with sea breeze, laughter, and a fair share of chaos. 💬 What’s Inside? Guests galore: Steph returns, and Jack makes his debut A Blindly Rank This with… biscuits (yes, things got heated) Endless movie q...

We made it to 50 episodes! In this special milestone episode of Distinct and Jovial, Jerry and Dom take a reflective (and slightly chaotic) journey through five years of podcasting. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s Vanity Fair interview style, this is our fifth year doing it. Same hosts, same questions, wildly different answers. 💬 What’s Inside? Why we started Distinct and Jovial Funniest and most fru...

In this special episode of Distinct and Jovial, Jerry and Dom are joined by long-time friend and cricket connoisseur, Sean. What starts as a casual, new guest introduction, quickly turns into a series of jokes and puns. This is before we get onto the glory, the controversies, and the "how did we get here?" moments of cricket that Sean loves. Whether you're a seasoned fan or cricket-curious, this e...

In this special two-hander, Jerry steps up as solo host for the first time. It's just the two of us for a classic Distinct & Jovial catch-up. We dive deep into the world of DIY as Dom shares preparations for his new house, including the joys (and pains) of home ownership. Then things take a sharp left turn into a blind car ranking challenge – we judge first, learn what we chose second. It's as...

Episode 47 is just Dom and Jerry. It's a totally, back to basics, simple episode with tangents all over the place. In fact, this was the hardest episode to add chapters to ever while editing. We talk about Easter trading hours, F1, fun facts with Jerry, poignant questions, fashion, and generally just the state of the world. It is absolutely NOT an episode to miss. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:41...

Episode 46 and Carey returns to join us, but this time on her own. We talk about so many different bits and pieces, including a movie quiz based on the opposite title, therapy sessions, all about working in a school, and general tomfoolery all the way. It's distinct and another jovial episode for everyone to enjoy. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:09:14) Previous Podcast Reflections (00:20:59) Soup, St...

Episode 45 with one of Dom's best friends, Steph. Steph is a teacher, who recently has dropped her hours. She talks about how #ofsted is the worst organisation known to man, the woes of teaching, and why parents can be the worst bit. Blindly rates makes a return with some Harry Potter questions, Jerry's daughter comes up with the best insult ever, and Dom has a rant about board games. Distinct and...

Episode forty four brings a Chat Stevie T take over. On this episode, we review 2024, set some goals for 2025 and what we would like to do, and then ask questions to the worlds greatest AI. Along the way, we remind ourselves of #hawktuah, #willywonka, and all the crazy things that have happened over the last year. It's a mad one! (00:00:00) Introduction (00:11:37) 2024 Year in Review (00:45:14) 20...

Episode forty three brings back the legend himself, Hooper! We discuss all sorts of things, from AI, drones over America, holidays, car insurance, and the fact that he is having a baby soon! It was a very distinct and off-piste episode, and exceptionally enjoyable. We hope you love this one! (00:00:00) Introduction (00:10:45) Room 101: Royal Mail Again (00:29:59) Dom’s Maldives Holiday (00:58:30)...

Episode forty two, and we don't really discuss in detail about Trump, but it is mentioned. What is important, is we have our very first guest on again, the wonderful Laura. She comes and talks to us about refusing to sign up to websites, toys from her childhood, and just generally being hilarious. Really enjoyed this one, and we hope that you do as well. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:26) Room 101...

Episode forty one folks, and it's time to hear all about the Icelandic adventure that Dom went on. Jerry arranges a small pop quiz on the back of this. Otherwise, we have a few more Room 101 items, and a little bit about life and death. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:07:57) Room 101: UPS (00:31:15) Room 101: The UK Rail Network (00:38:10) Icelandic Adventures (01:31:01) Iceland Quiz (01:53:48) Life,...

This is it, the big one, the one you've all been waiting for. On the 40th episode of Distinct and Jovial, we have done an in-person podcast! Not only that, we are joined by the old skool krew. In this episode we introduce Ian into the conversation, discuss some poignant questions, including how to fold a fitted sheet, and play two games, including Box of Lies. This is a mad episode, and we hope yo...

Episode number thirty nine of the Distinct and Jovial podcast, and we have the source of Chat-GPT on, it is of course, chat Stevie T. On this episode we discuss: the Olympics, UFOs, sex, green flags, and Henry Cavill. Of course it's distinct and jovial. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:09:39) Topical Events: Health Updates (00:32:12) Topical Events: The Olympics (01:01:40) Blindly Rate This: Movie Scen...

Another whole year of podcasts, we revisited our Vanity Fair interview that we did on our fourteenth podcast and discussed all the same points that we put forward the year before. The podcast is getting exciting, and we are looking forward to all the projects we have coming up. We discuss some of these, and rant about the Royal Mail. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:04:40) Topical Events: Christmas Pre...

The wonderful Fiona joins us again on the Distinct and Jovial podcast. We discuss all of our past, and future holidays, with all of the antics that we got up to. Fiona discussed all of the learnings that she is taking from her apprenticeship, followed by some blindly rate, top 5, and interesting facts. (00:00:00) Introduction (00:25:15) Topical Events: Holidays (00:57:47) Topical Events: Job Chang...