Cabin Fever

Dave has big news to report from his holiday in Cornwall, Helen's got a new chair, and Tom…well Tom isn't here. Because he's at a school open day, of course. We also learn about Helen's ultimate acting goal, and the gang learn an incredible new fact that none of them can believe. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom's hungover today after his annual trip to the pub, we discuss our favourite bath products (no, really), and Helen has a new phone which has caused havoc with the Whatsapp Agenda this week…Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen's offended the actor Jim Carter, Tom's unwittingly taken on a new lifestyle by virtue of his trousers, and Dave's been to the wrestling. What a week we've had. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are BACK BABY. Cabin and other non-cabin related conversation is on the agenda, plus Helen has some issues in the organisation arena. Plus how much does Basil Brush charge a business for a message? And there are MANY WhatsApp agendas to be worked through…Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Who do we think we are having guest hosts like we're This Morning or something? But as Dave and Tom are away, Helen's roped in her Bitchin' co-host Tilly to do a special episode of Cabin Fever, as promised!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen's obsessions with cabins has not subsided, and we've even got an outside opinion to help her learn more. Plus, she's getting a marshy area of California put into her bathroom, and there's an excellent story about a banjo.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're not actually here this week technically, as we're having a week off, but we've got a little bonus episode for you because we SPOIL you. Absolutely rotten. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen makes some astonishing sound-proofing decisions during this week's recording, much to her own surprise. Also on the agenda, excel spreadsheets, a leaf-blowing nuisance and a reprise of Helen's Go Ape story, but this time from Tom's mouth. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen's brought yet ANOTHER format to the table, would you believe. We cannot continue to allow this level of creativity, but we'll allow it for now. Plus, she takes us through the very exciting features of the luxury hotel she's currently staying in... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The second of our three Tom-less episodes, but Helen and Dave are manning the fort covering a lot of ground from dead comedians to table troubles. Plus Helen's in a play! Tonight and tomorrow (if you're listening to this on the day of release) in Newcastle! Go see it! In case Helen's website plug wasn't entirely clear, here's the link https://www.northernstage.co.uk/Event/trailer-story Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Well, we said we were on a break, but we lied. (That's not strictly true, full explanation contained within.)Meanwhile, Helen's brought a ‘format' for this week's episode, one of us has Covid and one of us isn't here… Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The last episode before our previously-advertised summer break, and Helen's on location again somewhere again. And she's got a really horrific story too. Like, really horrific. Don't listen while you eat your breakfast would be our advice. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen's on holiday but don't worry, she's still on the podcast. Just accompanied by quite the cacophony. Plus Dave's had a bit of an online shopping nightmare. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/gbo1. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Huge news guys, Dave's prepared some actual content for this week's episode. Not even joking. Also on the agenda: which restaurant would you have your wake at? And Helen's been trying to scam Dave, which he's only just discovered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some quite deep stuff about dreams right off the bat here, but fear not, we come back to our usual level of idiocy fairly quickly. Also, one of us is recording the podcast topless…find out who… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have some NEWS! You can probably guess the news. But we'll still tell you the news.Also, rats. And rhyming. And spiders. And a worrying number of references to the PJ and Duncan hit ‘Let's Get Ready To Rumble'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dog toys that sound like Dave are on the agenda this week, as well as Tom's trip to Birmingham. And Helen's having paddling pool issues on her balcony… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Just a short episode to basically say there's no episode this week, but Helen still has a story about stealing Italian food. Don't say we don't treat you to content even when we're on holiday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve an excellent guest on this week in the form of Helen’s mum Jenny, who not only provides wonderful entertainment but also tells us our flipping futures! Incredible scenes. Also, on this week’s WhatsApp agenda: last choir standing, curries and Helen’s harrowing story about Freddie Starr’s rabbit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How many podcasts feature live Covid testing huh? Well this one bloody does. This week’s episode is basically an episode of 24, in real time as Helen does a lateral flow test. What drama. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom’s bought a bike, I think he mentions it at some point in this episode. Helen has some odour issues, and Dave has a new TV obsession, plus did we mention that Tom bought a bike? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen has somehow got herself into a position where her neighbours think she started a fire. Plus Dave’s cycling across America, and Tom won a golf trophy. Quite the week really. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s a lot of chat about swearing this week, a topic brought up by a person you might not expect. Plus, we put the Gregorian chant saga to bed, and we create an exciting new format involving our favourite new app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve broken out of our cabins! Pro: it’s nice to see each other in person. Con: very windy. But you can’t have everything. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

HUGE TELEVISION NEWS THIS WEEK. You will not want to miss this, trust us.Plus, one of us is recording from an unconventional location this week, and we learn the name of Helen’s car. Those two facts may or may not be related. And we answer the age-old question “what animals are fine outside but terrifying inside?”. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A momentous moment on Cabin Fever this week, with a very impressive achievement…just not by us. But hey, you could have probably worked that out. Plus, a French vocab test. Pourqoi pas? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen attempts a quite awful April Fool on her flatmates…we do not condone her behaviour. But to counter this, she also brings what she describes as the BEST NEWS EVER. (Don’t get your hopes up) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen does a government u-turn that disrupts the entire episode, but does end up with us playing a fun geography based game. Plus we discover THREE new flavours of Bailey’s (honestly imagine how excited we are). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's a year since we began, can you believe it! Which also means it's a year since we all stopped leaving the house, but let's not dwell on that. To celebrate we have QUIZZES, SONGS, and A MAN WHO REALLY NEEDS A WEE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen has a big robot hoover update for us after an exciting week, plus Tom looks tired (according to his friend). We also discover at least two of us have quite a penchant for candle wax. Who knew? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re trying a new system of planning the podcast this week, it could be a game changer, but equally it could be a disaster. Plus we only have a ruddy guest! LEJOG pace setter Lizzy Pollott is in the house, to explain why she’s such an exercise demon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's been a middle-whelming week for us all, but we manage to spin some true CF gold* you’ll be pleased to know. Mostly about mirrors and animals. *CF gold is not equitable to actual gold. It's more like gravel. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Helen’s invested in an exciting new gadget (nb exciting might be overstating it) and she’s also got an excellent bread update. And Tom’s got yet another quiz for us, we’re really spoiling you content-wise at the moment aren’t we. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We delve into the worrying psyche of Tom’s children as well as his excellent Valentine’s Day haul - plus Helen’s impressive recent academic achievement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Even by our standards, we cover a LOT of topics this week. And as a word of warning, maybe don’t have your lunch while eating this week. PLUS a ruddy quiz? God we spoil you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom has a new analogy that he’s very excited about. We really tease it across the episode too, you better hope it’s worth the wait. Plus, some fascinating Richard Osman factoids. Honestly. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some EXCELLENT celebrity beef this week. It may be heavily redacted by the time it reaches your ears.Plus, snow chat, France chat and an incredibly dull chat about the colour of the EE logo. Don’t say we don’t spoil you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s a Dido-based quiz today courtesy of excellent listener Thomas - plus Dave has a new gadget, and Tom’s got many a local issue. And we get an update on all of our journeys across the country See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A home-schooling special from Tom this week, as he challenges us to some of the problems his kids have been facing during their lockdown education. Plus, Helen learns something new, and we plan a trip to Scotland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s been Whatsapp drama this week and Helen now is fearful that Dave and Tom don’t like her anymore. Let’s find out shall we? Plus New Years shenanigans, and some quite boring chat about fobs and the periodic table. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’re deep into Crimbo Limbo now (ugh) and luckily Helen Monks has brought us the best present of all - some content! She’s come with what she describes as ‘a corker of a game’. You may judge for yourself as to whether this is accurate or not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So many Baileys involved in our Christmas week episode - plus some solid ‘what do you keep in the fridge’ chat, and a review of our first annual Christmas lunch! Merry Christmas to all of ye Cabin Feverites! We love you all very much. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The first episode in front of a live studio audience! And what a raucous atmosphere we have in here too. Plus, Wilfred has a new game for us to play AND we go through Caroline’s Cabin Fever compendium, testing our memory of the last month of daily shows (spoiler, we’re not great at the ol’ memory). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tom’s brought a sort-of format idea today for the first of the new weekly Cabin Fevers. Plus Helen and Dave decide to start playing chess, there’s some chit-chat about Dudley Dursley and Helen writes a Christmas cracker joke on the spot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s a bit of an emotional one today, the final Funtime Friday of Lockdown 2…and probably of 2020… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Right, we’re off to Indonesia. Why? All will become clear, but we’re pretty excited about it. Plus, quite an extensive rant against denim, turns out we hate it. And for a number of good reasons. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy Birthday to Cornelius who is no longer in Windermere but has at least brought back some postcards so we can play another round of Postcard Lottery. Plus, MORE tree chat - astonishing. More festive this time, though. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Welsh and death, kickboxing and two pretty decent Top Tens this week, plus a vital update on Tom’s broadband (it’s more interesting than we’ve made it sound here, promise). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We learn a big secret about Helen Monks today…about where she gets her bread from. It’s genuinely alarming. Plus, we learn a lot about trees, and we say something serious for the first time since April. PLUS some news about the future of the podcast… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A brief apology from BT for killing Dave Cribb's internet, and therefore ruining everyone's fun times on a Friday. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We talk Christmas trees, showbiz gossip and puffins today - and we’re thrilled to be joined by a voice you might recognise from Funtime Friday - Alasdair Satchel is live from the Isle of Mull bringing us all the latest from that part of the world.And Alasdair has a wonderful podcast of his own - What We Do In The Winter, which we highly recommend, it’s a really great listen and there are so many fascinating stories from his guests - you can find it at https://whatwedointhewinter.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.