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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
Funerals 15.10.2025 56:35
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan consider the biggest question of them all: how to have a luxury death. The two plan their funerals in great detail, with Mary Poppins, Macho Macho Man and Blame It On The Bossa Nova all making an appearance. Plus, there's great excitement when inspiration strikes for Luxury Live. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Headboard Schemes and Deathly Dreams 09.10.2025 20:01
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan compare notes on how to pick the most thorough and executive cleaner. Jonathan puts himself forward as William's chambermaid, and much haggling over price ensues. Plus, a listener writes in with a very alarming dream, and Jonathan's filthy headboard returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Supermarkets 08.10.2025 39:57
Follow Jonathan and William down the aisle in this week's episode, all about supermarkets. The two reflect on the different shop names, what they say about a person, and what the most executive supermarket really is. It's not all British brands - Mercadona of course makes an appearance, and William tries out his French and Latin. Plus, the two create the Luxury Supermarket, for the upper class sho...
Dame Patricia Routledge (1929 - 2025) 03.10.2025 14:37
With the sad news of Patricia Routledge's death, William and Jonathan pause to remember the award-winning actress, and star of ‘Keeping Up Appearances’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Restaurant Rudeness and Luxurious Lathering 02.10.2025 31:10
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan kick things off with an update on their social calendars, before a very in-depth discussion on the most executive way to present toilet rolls in one's bathroom. Plus, the two take on a rude restaurant goer, and JVS pays homage to his favourite soap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
School Days 01.10.2025 37:19
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan revisit their school days, and the wardrobe malfunctions, questionable language lessons and brutish bullies that accompanied them. Plus, William looks back fondly on an unusual school hobby, and bleep machine usage reaches never-before-seen levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Well-Hung Walls and Waterlogged Balls 25.09.2025 22:06
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan run through the alarms, smoke screens and panic rooms that make one's system thoroughly secure. Plus, the two weigh in on when it's appropriate to complain in public, and how to cope with other people's inferior hygiene habits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Health 24.09.2025 50:52
William and Jonathan will see you now! This week's episode is all about health, and the two take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of their most dramatic ailments - including some intriguingly timed fainting (guess who) and the unfortunate swallowing of a classroom object. Join the Luxury Members' Club here: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Pasty Crumbs and Pilot Holes 18.09.2025 28:54
In this week's bonus episode, a rat is sighted in one presenter's garden, and the other has to contend with pasty crumbs in the carpet. If this doesn't sound very luxurious, fear not - order is restored when William once again shares his penchant for hired hands, and Jonathan casts judgement on a listener's collecting habits. Plus, an insight into what goes on after hours at Heathrow. Join the Lux...
Horoscopes 17.09.2025 36:39
In this week's episode, former children William and Jonathan seek out the spiritual with an exploration of horoscopes. The two scour over their own horoscopes and see what fits (and doesn't). Plus, a look at the astrology of serial killing, and discussion of what makes one's birth luxury or not. Luxury Live tickets are now on general sale! Book tickets and join the Members' Club here: http://luxur...
Tree Roots and Crusty Tissues 11.09.2025 24:56
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan discuss all the latest mod-cons - from faux wood windows, to sausage-shaped dog poo bins, to the very luxury guest-room-cum-panic-room. Plus, a listener writes in with a shocking story of houseguest mess. The Luxury Members' Club and Luxury Live event are now live! Head to the Patreon for more information: http://luxurypodcast.co.uk/club Hosted on...
Flatmates 10.09.2025 45:36
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan take a trip down memory lane and revisit their flatshares - complete with stories of broken bones, secret sojourns and dental damage. Plus, listeners share their own flatmate horror stories; including one featuring a decidedly unluxuriant police visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Swingers, Saline and Stainless Steel 04.09.2025 20:37
In this week's bonus episode, William gives an update on his movements - house and otherwise. Jonathan, in a rare moment, finds a cleaning case in which the use of bleach is discouraged. And the two discuss whether its ever acceptable to take children to a swinger's pool party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sunday Roasts 03.09.2025 35:35
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan get into the meat of the matter, defining the most luxury and executive Sunday roast for the masses. The two rise to the occasion (despite the fact that JVS's mic doesn't) and beef curtains make an auspicious return. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Boots, Books and Beef Curtains 28.08.2025 30:38
It's another bonus episode that's as eclectic as it is executive, with topics ranging from dog beds, to sex perverts, to glasses shopping. Plus, William and Jonathan ponder whether they've ever cut corners in their luxury lifestyles, and William rights a wrong in his and Jonathan's friendship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moving House 27.08.2025 35:55
In this week's episode, William is approaching completion - and ponders how best to clean up after. Jonathan lends his consumer expertise to this conundrum, and the two discuss everything from removal companies, to London's youth's drug habit, to how to go about obtaining a bike shed. Plus, discussion about when to move home again (if ever), and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
Constitutional Cauliflower And Secret Shoe Shines 21.08.2025 22:34
In this week's bonus episode, William and Jonathan decide on the most executive form of air conditioning, before revisiting two of their most infamous air travel stories. Plus, a discussion on how best to clean one's shoes (is spit ever an option?) and William reveals a secretive liaison he's been engaged in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Physical Exercise 20.08.2025 44:15
In this week's main episode, William and Jonathan discuss Physical Exercise - and appropriately enough, start the episode getting quite hot and bothered chasing a fly. With that warm-up complete, the two discuss exercise routines, sportswear tips, and how best to handle things when your trainer reveals themselves to be a Flat Earther. Plus, they look back fondly on their schoolboy attempts to wrig...
Rats, Swingers and Opera Capes 14.08.2025 25:58
No stone is left unturned in this week's bonus episode, with William and Jonathan ranging from conversation about pest control, to England's new football manager (yes, really) to Hertfordshire's premier swinging spot. Plus, a return to the mysteries of Betty the dog's stomach, and William reveals how the Great British Public responded to his opera cape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Laundry 13.08.2025 41:07
It's Laundry Day in this week's episode, and Jonathan is in ecstasy, treating William to a demonstration of his very executive - and very potent - detergent products. The two right some cleanliness wrongs, setting out what the proper amount and style of bedding is, and whether one should own a solo tumble dryer or a combo. Plus, they prepare for William's move with a very important discussion abou...
Doggy Digestion Disasters 07.08.2025 27:18
In this week's bonus episode, William shares a story of an injury incurred on holiday, and Jonathan an even more shocking story from his 'pupernity' leave. Plus, we return to the hallowed halls of William's dream pub, 'The Cock And Trumpet', and Jonathan defends his controversial phone case. Finally, William looks ahead to his new home and ponders how best to protect his back passage. Hosted on Ac...
Houseguests 06.08.2025 48:16
In this week's episode, William and Jonathan discuss the way to host one's friends and family overnight in the most executive and attentive fashion. William makes plans for the guest room in his new home, and the two ponder what the optimum duration for a guest to stay is. Plus, they swap horror stories about their more questionable house guests, including (but not limited to) unannounced gentlema...
Floral Displays and Executive Pegs 31.07.2025 26:05
In this week’s bonus episode William rails against cubicle etiquette violations, while Jonathan shares his holiday tradition of travelling with a personal washing line and luxury-grade pegs. The pair also advise listeners on the art of executive complaining, protocol when vacating a hotel room and which flowers - real and artificial - are fit for a luxury display in the home. Hosted on Acast. See...
Money 30.07.2025 31:14
This week, William and Jonathan turn their attention to money. They discuss how not to behave when you have it, whether it’s ever acceptable to ask someone what they earn and the deeply un-luxury world of lending to friends. Plus, they help a listener navigate the tricky balance between enjoying life and saving wisely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Approved Flaps and Regretful Windows 24.07.2025 24:40
In this week’s bonus episode, William reveals his quest to get hench, Jonathan shows off his approved envelope flaps and the pair discuss where a listener's royal correspondence should be displayed. Plus: a duck pancake theft and a discussion on whether books in a lavatory are tasteful or tragic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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