The Late Mic Podcast - Parenting, Stories and Sarcasm

We packed a whole lot into just one day in Germany. I flew out with my brother Mike for a business meeting in Dresden, and Sarah tagged along to explore the city solo. We landed late in Berlin, grabbed some food to the hotel, and while flicking through the channels… let’s just say German TV took an unexpected turn. The next morning, it was time for the Autobahn — BMW M850i, twin-turbo V8, Berlin t...

You ever feel personally attacked by loud chewers, slow walkers, or people who reply “k”?Yeah… us too. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the world of pet peeves — judging the most annoying habits, quirks, and everyday frustrations that make us want to scream into a pillow. From the mildly irritating to the full-blown rage inducers, nothing is safe. And yes, we get very triggered. Let us know...

This week we chat about putting our home on the market, viewing potential new places, and why so many people we’ve dealt with lately (dentist receptionists, estate agents, random strangers…) seem weirdly miserable. Is it just us? We also talk about the Heston Cobb story — the TikTok prankster known as Heston James, who’s been making headlines after being arrested in Arizona and is facing up to 9 y...

In this episode, we continue The Bizarre Food Combination Tournament — The Final 16 knockouts and we crown the winner! Dan and Sarah take on the tough task of voting different combos through to the final like chocolate and bacon, salt and watermelon, orange juice and cereal and even whiskey and pickle juice - just to name a few. Which survive the knockouts and win the Final and which are voted out...

In this episode, we kick off The Bizarre Food Combination Tournament — 36 strange food pairings, 6 chaotic groups, and only ONE winner. Dan and Sarah take on Group A through to Group F, facing off with weird combos like chocolate and avocado, popcorn and hot sauce, and peanut butter and pickles. Which survive the Group Stage ready for the Final 16 and Which are voted out? Expect laughs, disgusted...

This week’s episode takes a wild turn — from our dog’s cologne routine to the great armpit shaving debate, and yes… we definitely talk about that Coldplay affair everyone’s been gossiping about. Dan and Sarah break down the weird, wonderful, and totally unnecessary things we do (like grooming pets better than ourselves), argue about whether men should shave their pits, and dive headfirst into the...

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?! 🎁I bought a $20 mystery box off eBay — supposedly packed with 20 brand-new items from a shop that’s gone out of business. Could be gadgets, could be glittery flip-flops… could be total rubbish. Join Sarah and me as we open it live on the podcast, one item at a time, with zero clue what’s inside. Will it be a bargain haul or an absolute car boot nightmare? Let’s find out togeth...

It’s been a hectic few weeks — I’ve been flat out working away, and now I’ve come down with some kind of evil stomach bug… but hey, the show must go on! In this episode, I catch you up on life lately, share a few chaotic updates, and tell the story of why our actual wedding photos were genuinely awful 😂 (like… shockingly bad).Still powering through the man flu to bring you laughs, the story of wh...

We Tried the M&S Strawberry Sandwich (Yes, the One HMRC Is Fighting Over)Marks & Spencer made a strawberry sandwich — and HMRC is taking them to court over it. Is it a cake? Is it a snack? Should it even exist?! We gave it a taste so you don’t have to. This is a fun, short episode with our honest reactions, a little catch-up, and a look at one of the strangest food-related legal battles in...

What happens when you let artificial intelligence take control of your podcast? In this episode, Sarah and I answer a bunch of bizarre, hilarious, and honestly slightly concerning questions generated entirely by AI.Think: alien invasions, ghostly revenge, controversial snack takes, and which celebrity we would beat in a fight. It’s weird. It’s unpredictable. And you’ll definitely walk away questio...

What’s it really like trying to get a UK spouse visa as an American? In this episode, me and Sarah break down the full journey — from the mountain of paperwork to the endless stress and eye-watering costs of getting her first visa approved five years ago. Now, after years of proof-of-relationship files, biometrics, interviews, and visa renewals, Sarah has finally been granted Indefinite Leave to R...

When our daughter Emmy was born prematurely at 26 weeks, we spent 87 unexpected, emotional days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In this episode, we open up about that chapter of our lives — from navigating the whirlwind of Emmy’s NICU journey to juggling time and love between our newborn and our toddler, Henry. We also talk about the incredible support we received staying at Cots for Tots Hou...

*Trigger Warning*This episode gets real. Me and Sarah sit down to talk through the terrifying journey of our second pregnancy — from unexplained bleeding to an emergency C-section at just 26 weeks. After weeks of heavy bleeding, Sarah’s waters broke at just 23 weeks. She was admitted to hospital and told she could be staying until 34 weeks… but everything changed at 26 weeks when Emmy’s heart rate...

Trigger warning - Pregnancy, graphic descriptions, childbirth, and new born. In this episode, we sit down and talk about what it was really like becoming parents for the first time — from pregnancy to the moment we met our son, Henry. It wasn’t picture-perfect. Sarah ended up facing most of the hospital stay alone and I wasn’t allowed to be there for much of it due to Covid restrictions. I struggl...

We started arguing before we even hit record — over a phone charger. And it only got worse (and funnier) from there. This episode is full of nonsense: where you’d hide a paperclip from the FBI, whether cheddar cheese was actually invented in Cheddar, and the ultimate breakfast battle — Full English vs American. Spoiler: it got heated. It’s petty, ridiculous, and way too relatable. But we promise,...

We kick things off with some of the BEST impressions you’ll ever hear.. from dodgy British and American accents to a downright disturbing attempt at Gollum. It’s safe to say, this episode starts off silly. Then we dive into what it was like growing up with siblings — I talk about life with my brother, and Sarah shares stories from growing up with her sister. From childhood fights to funny bonding...

This weekend was WILD. Me and Sarah packed our bags, kissed the kids goodbye and headed to London for two unreal back-to-back shows. Friday night, Sam Fender absolutely tore down the London Stadium. We were people-watching, singing like lunatics, and I had my first many drinks of the year… which led to me making friends on the tube and dancing like a complete idiot in a random club after. Then Sat...

What would you do if… you could time travel? Win the lottery? Found out your partner was secretly on OnlyFans? 😳💰🚀 In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the ultimate hypothetical rabbit hole. Me and Sarah throw each other into wild “what if” scenarios — some hilarious, some outrageous, and some that might make you question everything you think you’d do. From debating which era we’d visit...

One ridiculous clip. 10.4 million views. All by accident. In this episode of The Late Mic Show, I sit down with my mate Sam — we’ve known each other nearly 20 years — to talk about the gaming moment that accidentally blew up online, our friendship, silly voices we do together and somehow we went down a path of struggling with mental health. 🕙 New episodes every Monday and Thursday 🎙️ The Late Mic...

After days of surviving off toast and electrolytes, the second half of our Lanzarote trip was finally on the up (literal mountains). The sickness faded, the sun kept shining, and we crammed in some of the most stunning experiences the island has to offer. In this episode, we take you through the exciting and very cinematic second half of our trip: ·       Jameos del Agua and Cueva de los Verdes wh...

We landed in Lanzarote ready for a wholesome family holiday, beaches, volcanoes, maybe even a dolphin or two. And to be fair, it started out alright… until the mysterious stomach bug began its slow-motion takedown of the entire group. In this episode, we dive into the chaos of the first half of our trip: ·       Settling into the Apartment in Costa Teguise ·       Puerto Del Carmen beach day, pool...

This episode means a lot to me. Me and my mum sat down with no plan, I just hit record and started talking. What followed was one of the most honest, emotional, and surprisingly funny conversations. We talked about becoming a grandmother, what it was like going through a divorce after 25 years, and the strange, brave world of dating again. She opened up about her childhood on a farm, being bullied...

Me and Sarah sat down to read some of the wildest “Am I the Asshole?” stories from the internet. From petty family drama to awkward wedding fallouts, we gave our honest takes with zero filter. Some of these people were way out of line. Others? Totally justified. Either way, we had a laugh and a few “yep, been there” moments. If you love a bit of internet chaos, unfiltered opinions, and hearing cou...

In this episode, me and Sarah read some of the most controversial travel opinions from the internet and gave our honest reactions. No holding back. From “travelling is overrated” to “solo travel is better than group trips” and “resorts are boring,” we broke down the hot takes and debated whether we agree, disagree… or totally relate. Some of these had us laughing, others made us go, “Okay, they’ve...

Today was unreal. Today was unreal. I went to Alton Towers with my wife and two mates — and because of how we planned it, the park was basically empty. No queues. No chaos. Just non-stop rollercoasters and laughs from start to finish. We hit all the big ones: The Smiler, Nemesis Reborn (twice), Oblivion, Thirteen, Galactica — even squeezed in a creepy surprise on Sub Terra and had the most uninten...