Crowd Network

Things People Do

Comedy EN ↓ 398 episodes

Everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, you'll learn things that blow your mind. You'll laugh until it hurts, and feel a whole lot better about the world around you and the people that fill it.

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Crowd Network

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Comedy

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Latest episode

Feb 9, 2026

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Episodes

About Sex Workers 12.01.2022

From surgeons to sex workers in just seven days. Joe and Tom speak to Reed Amber about the sex industry, porn sets, OnlyFans and a whole heap of terms they've never heard of before. To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click: https://apple.co/3qP2B2i On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link: https://anchor.fm/joemarlershow To become...

About Surgeons 05.01.2022

Happy New Year. Joe and Tom are refreshed after having December off, and their first guest is Surgeon Chris - who is also a listener! He’s really into the pelvis, and just loves getting his saw and hammer out on broken bones, but has he ever operated on anyone with a mortal shell stuck up them? To grow the show, you can subscribe on Apple, Spotify or Patreon. To become an official sponsor, go to P...

The Xmas Best Bits Episode (Part Two) 08.12.2021

So here it is, the second part of our best bits episode. Because part one was good, but part two really completes it. Grow the show by telling a friend this Christmas? And get yourself a bobble hat at joemarler.co.uk/shop Thank you to everyone who has listened this year. We'll be back in January with new episodes every Wednesday. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for...

The Xmas Best Bits Episode (Part One) 08.12.2021

It's Christmas time, there's no need to be afraid. Yes, we've taken December off, but we've made this compilation tape of some of our best bits to feast your festive ears on. Grow the show by telling a friend this Christmas? And get yourself a bobble hat at joemarler.co.uk/shop Thank you to everyone who has listened this year. We'll be back in January with new episodes every Wednesday. Grow the Sh...

About the Autumn Internationals 24.11.2021

Dan Cole is back to round up the Autumn internationals with Joe and Tom. Well, England against South African at least. Dan gives his insight on Freddie Steward after speaking to him once, Joe is shocked to find out that Tom Curry ended the game as England captain and Joe’s outrageous post-match eating habits are revealed. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

About Farmers 17.11.2021

Meet Matt, a farmer from Wales. Joe and Tom have lots of important questions for him like... 'Do sheep know they're sheep? What's a tup? Why are they called tups? And could Joe look after a pig?' But there's also a more serious chat around mental health in farming. And if you listen right to the end, you'll get a chance to name Matt's next sheepdog! Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See ac...

Rugby Special with Dan Cole 15.11.2021

The trio are back! Joe, Dan and Tom reunite in chaotic fashion to discuss the autumn internationals after Joe has some unexpected time on his hands. Expect a few bits of expert rugby analysis from Dan, with a sprinkling of The Wheel, Eddie’s new headset, Dan’s acting career and pickle juice. And... you can now buy the official Joe Marler Show bobble hat and limited edition prints at joemarler.co.u...

About Geography 10.11.2021

Geography isn't Joe's favourite subject... so we've gone and done a whole episode about it. Joe and Tom meet Tim Marshall, author of the bestselling book 'Prisoners of Geography'. They ask him important questions like, 'Where is Skipton? How sure is he that the earth is round? And is South Africa in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere?' You might think you know that answer to that last one, but do...

About Men (Again) 03.11.2021

Movember are back! And so are Joe and Tom, alongside a very special guest... producer Steve. The three of them chat about the ups and downs of the past 12 months and how they've supported each other. This episode has been produced in partnership with Movember – who have been proud sponsors of the show from the very beginning. And whatever you grow will save a bro, so sign up or donate now at movem...

About Barbers 26.10.2021

Joe and Tom are back with a bang as they welcome Grand Master barber Lina to the show! Conversation quickly turns to pubic hair, but they also chat hair splinters, regrowth and Joe goes on a journey when he discovers his nape, but realises he has a missing occipital bone. To #growtheshow, go to patreon.com/joemarlershow Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy an...

About Forensic Pathologists (Part Two) 13.10.2021

Dr Marie Cassidy is back for part two where Joe and Tom discover that she doesn’t just investigate murders, but she’s also a life saver! And how much would Tom have to pay Joe to lie down on a mortuary shelf? Again, a warning that this episode contains discussions of death, murder and suicide which some listeners might find upsetting. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy...

About Forensic Pathologists (Part One) 12.10.2021

Joe and Tom are joined in a very dark studio by the former state pathologist of Ireland, Dr Marie Cassidy. Joe tells a weird mole story, a weird deer story and Dr Marie explains what dead bodies smell like. But just a word of warning, this episode contains discussions of death, murder and suicide which some listeners might find upsetting. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/pri...

About Diamonds 05.10.2021

What's the best way for Joe to steal a diamond? Meet 'Steve'. A real-life diamond expert who chats to Joe and Tom about carrying £75 million worth of diamonds in a backpack on a plane, about laser beams, about fake diamonds and how to grow diamonds in a lab. But he also talks about the murky side of diamonds too... which prompts Joe to call Daisy and ask for her rings back. But will she do it for...

About Water 28.09.2021

Joe and Tom meet... Joe. A water expert. Water Joe gives rugby Joe a lesson in the water cycle. Rugby Joe gives water Joe a lesson in washing your private parts, the toilet cubicles at Harlequins and pooing in the garden. And Joe and Tom also become water sommeliers as they taste-test water from all over the country. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and o...

About Poaching 21.09.2021

Joe and Tom chat poaching, or anti-poaching with Jay. They discuss silly things like the time Jay’s whisky was stolen in the bush, the time Joe got ‘mock’ charged by an elephant and Jay gives us his best leopard impression. But they also tackle more serious topics like trophy hunting, sustenance poaching and the devastating impact of commercial poaching on rhinos, elephants and pangolin. So please...

About Ice Cream 14.09.2021

After the highly-successful cheese and wine tasting episodes, Joe and Tom meet Julie, an ice cream innovator (not inventor) to test some 'unique' ice cream flavours including horseradish and violet. Warning: If you suffer with misophonia (intense rage at hearing people chewing) then maybe skip to the end to hear some very useful ice cream facts. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast....

About Pest Control 07.09.2021

Joe and Tom chat to Paul, a pest controller from Essex. ‘Pigeon Paul’ as he is affectionately known, answers all the important questions like are squirrels cute or twats? Why do cockroaches eat their mates’ vomit? And can wasps get drunk? Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

About Cults (Part Two) 01.09.2021

This is one of our most fascinating episodes ever, and so it comes in two parts. Bexy Cameron is our guest and her new book is called Cult Following. Go and check it out. If you haven't listened to part one yet, make sure you listen to that before you listen to part two. It will be weird otherwise. And if you'd like to become an official sponsor of the show, or come to committee meetings, go to Pa...

About Cults (Part One) 31.08.2021

What's it like to be in a cult? To be told you'll only live until you're 14 but that's ok because you'll be X-men and you're being raised as soldiers in the Armageddon? To fight in the last battle between good and evil? Well, our guest Bexy Cameron went through all that and a lot more. Bexy is incredible, but we should warn you, a lot of what she went through is really quite dark. Bexy's book is o...

About Clowns 24.08.2021

Joe and Tom take a deep and sometimes dark dive into the world of clowns with Jon – a clown, and a clown teacher. You might be expecting squirting flowers, red noses and big trousers. But join Joe on his moving journey to realising he is in fact a real-life clown. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices....

About Firefighters 17.08.2021

Joe and Tom meet firefighter Darren and ask him everything about poles, hoses, breathing apparatus and ‘the appliance’. But will Darren agree to replace the pole at Dagenham station with a water slide? Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

About Flight Attendants 10.08.2021

Joe and Tom are back to meeting extraordinary people. Like 'Damien', a flight attendant. Want to know why you always fart on planes? What about the mile high club? And is the in-flight shopping a rip-off? Yes it is. To grow the show, go to Patreon.com/JoeMarlerShow See acast.com for privacy and opt-out information Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-...

Lions: The Aftermath 10.08.2021

Dan joins Joe and Tom for one final Lions special as they reveal what really happens after the final whistle and the carnage of the plane home. There’s also some decent rugby analysis of Tom Curry and the Lions’ maul, proper insight into AWJ and his emotional interview, and Dan and Tom finally settle their beef. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...

Lions: Campervans and Dan’s bugbears 05.08.2021

Joe is back from holiday and reunited with Dan ‘The Colar Bear’ Cole to chat all things campervans, Bestival and Joe’s headline talk on the literary stage. Dan’s also glad to have his mate back to discuss his frustrations with the Lions’ line-out, the tripping incident and the terrible second Test. Which Joe didn’t watch. Grow the Show, become an official sponsor See acast.com/privacy for privacy...

Lions: Lendrid and 12 packs of Quavers 29.07.2021

Joe and Tom finally persuade a back to join the Lions specials. It’s not Ronan O’Gara, it’s not Ronan Keating, but it’s England and Lions scrum-half Ben Youngs. Tom quizzes ‘Lendrid’ on the funniest things he’s said, why he went on a stag do to Lake Windermere and which part of the country it’s in... and Ben gets his own back by revealing Joe’s snacking habits. Grow the Show, become an official sp...

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