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The Luxury Podcast
William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith explore the art of elevating everyday life by taking on a different area ripe for an upgrade, helping you create the everyday moments of luxury that make life worth living, and sorting the Onslows from the Hyacinths. Join William and Jonathan, your guides to all things opulent, as they advise the nation in gracious living, and help you to live a more luxury life. Get in touch with William and Jonathan at postman@luxurypodcast.co.uk or join the Luxury Private Members' Club at https://www.patreon.com/cw/luxurypodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
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Episodes
Days Out 21.01.2026 31:53
This week's main episode is, as is typical, stuffed to the brim with observations and anecdotes. William and Jonathan wax lyrical on the topic of Days Out, touching on trips abroad (Paris, Amsterdam), trips to the theme park (Alton Towers), and trips together (Ivinghoe Beacon). Plus, one of our presenters is mistaken for aristocracy, and one of our listeners mistakenly finds themselves in a dark r...
Brick in a Box and Dietary Preferences 15.01.2026 35:04
The studio has never looked better than in this week's episode when William decided to bring in his most luxurious Christmas present. There's also discussion about William's first Christingle experience and whether the onus is on the host of a dinner party to find out their guests' dietary preferences. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Drinks 14.01.2026 40:04
William and Jonathan are in their element this week, discussing a subject very close to their hearts. Topics range from Jonathan's hate of water, to William's hate of beer. Plus, Jonathan revisits some alcohol-tinged events from his childhood. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pantomime Punch-ups and Ritzy Restaurants 08.01.2026 31:40
The first bonus episode of 2026 is a suitably dramatic one, with William and Jonathan discussing some real-life panto villains. They then move on to the far more executive events of the Luxury team's visit to The Ritz. Plus, listener mail on everything from lavatory usage to milk bottle etiquette. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Accessories 07.01.2026 47:36
In this week's main episode, William and Jonathan tackle everything from tattoos to tote bags, and from perfumes to piercings. Plus, William demonstrates his very unusual method of using his phone, and Jonathan his equally unconventional use for a dog poo bag. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pick Of The Pods 2025 24.12.2025 39:35
In our last episode of the year, Jonathan and William reflect on the most luxury, executive, and hilarious moments of 2025. Thank you for your continued support, Bucketheads! The Luxury Podcast team wish you a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Firefighters' Funerals and Doggy Decorum 18.12.2025 29:14
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan look towards their very fancy Christmas do. Plus, a surprising appearance from Jennifer Patterson, Jonathan shares a story about his nephew and some yoghurt, and both presenters give a lucky listener some lessons in love. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Christmas 17.12.2025 48:50
William and Jonathan are feeling (somewhat) festive this week as they look ahead to Christmas. They discuss when the appropriate time to put up decorations is, and Jonathan shares a not-very-Christmassy confrontation related to this topic. Plus, pyromania in a church, and William shares his very on-brand method to putting up the tree. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted...
Splits In Suspenders 11.12.2025 27:11
It’s a particularly silly bonus episode of the podcast this week, featuring a showcase of William doing the splits. Plus, discussion of braces and suspenders, how to convince your partner to embrace an executive lifestyle, and how to correct a fellow train passenger’s poor behaviour. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...
Headwear and Footwear 10.12.2025 38:57
William and Jonathan delve into hats and shoes this week - from what makes a luxury hat, to hat-wearing etiquette, to if wearing 'comedy socks' is ever acceptable. Plus, judgement is passed on women's hats, and William has a wonderful Hertfordshire-themed present in mind for Jonathan. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...
Taxi Rage and Trouser Stains 04.12.2025 28:43
In this week's bonus, the team look back on Luxury Live and share some very executive behind the scenes stories - including a mishap with one presenter's trousers. In other horrors, the dreaded 'like' rears its ugly head again, and Jonathan admits to doing something truly awful with his dogs' excrement. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Dating 03.12.2025 45:58
In this week's main episode, William and Jonathan share their lessons of love - from who should pay, to how to deal with rude behaviour, to why Wagamamas should be avoided at all costs. Plus, who out of the two was a 'player', can a relationship break ever be luxury, and William's number one tip for a strong relationship. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. Se...
Roommate Resurrections and Holiday Hilarity 27.11.2025 29:05
In this week's bonus episode, Jonathan's excited for his upcoming holiday, and William's excited for the gift he's bringing him back. Plus, living with dead celebrities, an embarrassing encounter with the late queen, and the scourge of the word 'like'. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cooking 26.11.2025 46:40
Today's episode is an assault on the senses that sees Jonathan and William sharing their very favourite taste sensations. We also return to Jonathan's al-fresco kitchen and discover the two's favourite takeaways. Plus, Jonathan delivers his verdict on each major television chef, and William attempts to act sober. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Barb's Baps and Dental Disgorges 20.11.2025 32:45
It's yet another varied bonus episode this week, starting with an update from William's first Halloween experience. The true horror, though, lies in a very 'anti-luxury' shop that one presenter admits to visiting… Plus, chemistry classroom misdemeanours, singing washing machines, and the best television shows to watch at the dentist's. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hoste...
Parenting 19.11.2025 44:12
It's the return of former children William and Jonathan, as this week they're discussing parenting. Conversation topics range from wondering if they'd ever become parents, to choosing luxury baby names, to how to cope when witnessing bad parenting. The two also swap their childhood experiences of discipline, and delicately decide what to say when faced with a friend's ugly baby. Join the Members'...
Luxury Lurgies and Manly Pinks 13.11.2025 28:14
Jonathan is suffering with an executive sniffle, but thankfully William is on hand to tend to his needs and keep things firmly pointed in a luxury direction. They discuss tipping decorators, cleaning carpets and a word of warning for any potentially troublesome air passengers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Radio 12.11.2025 53:31
Tune in your wireless to The Luxury Podcast, as this week our hosts are paying homage to the radio. William and Jonathan share their recommendations for other luxury shows, revisit some classic clips from their time on the radio, and share the truth about Terry Wogan's hair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Runaway Vicars, Good Bants and Sex Ponds 06.11.2025 29:56
In this week's bonus episode, we have an update on the pressing items in our hosts' lives (Jonathan's glasses and William's cleaner). Plus, Jane McDonald's treatment of trick or treaters, whether a change of name by deed poll can ever be luxury, and how best to wash a bike jacket. A varied episode as always. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...
Personal Grooming 05.11.2025 45:58
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan compare their personal grooming routines and discover that one host's is far more lengthy than the other’s. On a semi-related note, they also discuss manscaping, before moving on to fragrances, cosmetic surgery and facial hair. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Persistent Pests and Fryer Fallouts 30.10.2025 26:22
In this week's bonus, William and Jonathan's friendship is put to the ultimate test. In JVS's words, they've never been so close to falling out - and it's not even a main episode. Tensions ease slightly when the two consider how best to deal with unruly aeroplane passengers, pest infestations, and glasses. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Halloween 29.10.2025 33:09
William and Jonathan attempt to put a luxury spin on spooky season. The two cover everything from the fancy dress of Jonathan's youth, to the most effective way of dispersing trick or treaters (hint: you first need firearm training). Plus, William shares a story from his party, of a very unconventional tribute to the late Patricia Routledge. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/...
Fainting Scares and Special Chairs 23.10.2025 20:39
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan catch up after William's housewarming party. Jonathan revisits some of his more outrageous comments, issued while on the house tour (the guest-requested house tour, of course). Plus, William gives his tips on where to go for a pre-Luxury Live afternoon tea, and the podcast is interrupted by another Vernon-Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...
Pet Hates 22.10.2025 43:25
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan explore their pet hates - of which there are many, of course. Two previous episode themes collide, with corporal punishment being doled out for inappropriate bodily functions. Plus, Jonathan describes bad driving etiquette, and William produces some extremely specific pet hates. Join the Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. S...
Ancient Alarms and Multifocal Mirth 16.10.2025 25:50
In this week's bonus episode, William gives a very important update about his new alarm system - and Jonathan is himself alarmed to discover his may be less executive than he had thought. Plus, the two critique Jonathan's new glasses, hear from alumni from their old schools, and give a very lovely live rendition of the podcast theme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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