I'm Glad You Exist

Congratulations! You have been selected to enter todays episode where a classroom full of teenagers learns the hard way that group projects can be deadly—literally! In this darkly comedic episode, we explore the absurdity of forced friendships, survival strategies, and the real question: who thought it was a good idea to give high schoolers weapons? Tackling the original 'Death Game' movie...its time for Battle Royale! Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

"Original or Remake?" - media's most tedious question gets brought out to wince in the sunlight as the Crafting Chills co-ghosts discuss Robert Egger's Oscar-nominee re-imagining of the granddaddy horror of them all, Nosferatu.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Etaoin returns!The Irish singer-songwriter superstar is back on IGYE to talk all about what's happened in the last four years since we last spoke. New music, her own record label, problems with boys, it's all going on and it's all making life that much more interesting.Always love to Etaoin for taking the time to talk to us before her career inevitably catapults into the stratosphere!Etaoin's Socials:www.instagram.com/etaoinnn/https://open.spotify.com/artist/5V9BcFYORnSqjFtBgrpx01?si=_IA8DVidQ5CExQE4ALtE8g&dl_branch=1https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/etaoin/312719842https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bedroom-Walls-Etaoin/dp/B093BN2RRM-You can follow me on instagram @johnliot-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

On today's episode, John is joined by Ultra-Marathon athlete, Alex Welch.Fresh off a successful sophomore attempt at the insanely brutal, Marathon Des Sables, Alex chats about what makes Ultras so special, how he got into running, the pros and cons of the lifestyle needed to complete Ultras, and where he goes next.You can follow Alex on IG @ultrarunner_alexwelch-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

Live, for the first time, in studio TOGETHER!A spooky union months in the making. Today, the Crafting Chills Crypt Crew take on The First Omen - a movie that is tediously annoying to tell people you're watching, as they assume you mean the original. No, NOT.THAT.ONE, the 2024 prequel.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

On today's episode of IGYE I'm joined by my good friend, intrepid educator, film buff and general lovely soul, Laura Dawn.Laura lives in South Korea, where she works as an English teacher in a primary school. In this chat, we talk all about what it means to upend your life and travel half-way around the world to find your own sense of fulfilment and meaning.You can follow Laura's film reviews at www.DawnoftheTapes.comYou can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

On today's episode I'm joined by eating disorder and bi-polar influencer, Cara Lisette.Cara is a huge personality within the world of eating disorders and mental health, having released several books around eating disorders and bi-polar.Cara is also a qualified therapist working in the UK.You can find links to all of Cara's resources, writings and buy her books here!!https://caras-corner.com/author/caralisette/You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

James (Jay) Du Heaume is a professional musician currently living and working in London. He's been a good friend of mine for a number of years. His pilgrimage from Jersey to find success as a musician is one I keep a close eye on and feel passionate about supporting. Many people try, few people succeed. Lift up your friends when they try to pursue their dreams.In this chat, we talk about how Jay's career is turning out, the lessons along the way and what defining success will mean to him.You can follow Jay on instagram @jerseyjayuk-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

BACK FROM BEYOND THE PODCAST GRAVE!But for real, just a big ol' hiatus whilst I got some life stuff sorted.Big episode today - we're going familiar with my own family, my big brother, Dan Liot.Dan is on instagram as @jerseysoberwalker and has become an influencer and promoter within the sober scene in Jersey. He's been sober for over 1700 days now and we're chatting about where that came from, the struggles along the way and what the future looks like for him.You can follow Dan on instagram @jerseysoberwalker-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Intro theme 'IGYE' by Sam Walwyn - @samwalwynClosing track - 'Lost Lands by Sizzlebird'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

BONUS EPISODEContext found within, tl;dr, I've moved flat and got engaged! I haven't had any time to set-up a new home studio yet for recording, so until that's back up and running, here's a little sneaky episode Nyxx and I got done before I packed up all the kit.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

On today's episode I'm joined by frontman, musician and fashionista, Jack BerginJack is the vocal talents behind Australian metal band, Void of Vision.Their music crosses a range of themes, from depression and substance abuse to eroticism.Void of Vision are one of my favourite bands creating music today, and in this chat you'll hear all about VoV's origins and transformations over the year, what success means to the band and what lies ahead for a collective of talented musicians who are just finding their stride.You can follow Jack on instagram @backjergin, and the band @voidofvision.-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

Hey guys! A quick update for y'all about the immediate future of CC.TLDR: We're taking a lil break for our own sanity and will commence your regular horror programming very soon!Stay spooky,John

We're keeping the finger on the pulse of contemporary horror this week! We watched The Outwaters, "it's the 2023 Blair Witch!", is it though? I guess, kinda?! What it definitely is is a found footage movie that's generated a lot of hype and we were certainly on the train too! We conclude Nightmare Fuel by also dipping back into Found Footage, how serendipitous! Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

From the horrors of a living room in Skinamarink, to a good ol' fashioned black mass orgy in an abandoned building - this week we're chatting about Baskin! An offering from the lands of Turkey where such cultural differences are imperative to getting the most out of this story.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Can you spy him, deep within? Little Possum, black as sin.2018's Possum, written and directed by Matthew Holness is one of John's favourite films, let alone horror films. Tune in for 90 minutes of him gushing to Nyxx about why this film is so good, whilst simultaneously being an horrifically awful viewing experience.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

The year's most divisive movie takes the form of this narratively obtuse, indie horror. Is it the nostalgic horrorscape 50% of the audience celebrate it as, or is it simply a weird little film that stands out because it breaks convention so brazenly? Find out RIGHT NOW!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

It's the mac-daddy, grandfather of all found footage films, The Blair Witch Project and Crafting Chills is spending almost three hours going into our biggest takeaways from this cultural phenom. Thus concludes Found Footage month and we move onto our next theme -- NIGHTMARE FUEL!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

3-2-1 AND WE'RE LIVE!No we're not, and neither is the conceit of this film, so this opening bit by me really makes no sense.What does make sense is this absolute horror icon being just about as flawless as a found footage horror film can be! And for the lazy among us, it's even more scary because *gasp!* SUBTITLES! That's right, this Spanish horror darling is Crafting Chill's first foreign language film, and what a gem to lead the way!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Found Footage. Haunted Asylum. This film writes itself, which is ironic, because the nature of reality tv is that it's supposed to not be scripted!We just watched Grave Encounters and spend the majority of this episode talking about the medium of found-footage, what themes GE presents (if any) and where a film like this sits within some sort of ranking scale.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

SCIENCE itself declared Host the scariest movie ever.It's a film that takes place entirely on a Zoom call.Make of those two facts what you will.We now enter February - Found Footage month!-Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

John and Nyxx are back - this time they're going back in time to the year...2015?! Wait, what?!If that leading sentence makes no sense to you, it's because this little gem nails a 70's throwback aesthetic so well, you'd be convinced it was a recently rediscovered relic from a bygone era of film... at least until something happens in the basement...Does this love letter to old school horror stand-up to modern day standards? Find out today!!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Spoiler: This film is bleak as. Topics include suicide, child abuse and religious cults.When condensed to those features it really makes it seem weird that Nyxx and I love this film so much, but hey, that's horror!Find out why on today's episode!!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Spooky happenings in this not The Thing homage to The ThingA movie so creepy it (maybe?) has two titles. Known as both Black Mountain, sometimes with the suffix of 'side', BMS is a low-budget indie movie about The Thing if it had more native spirituality within its frigid landscape.Continuing our January theme of cold weather, here's a punt on a lesser known movie to keep up the chills in 2023.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Coming out you with one of the best original horror concepts out there. 30 Days of Night is a premise so straightforward yet so brilliant you'll slap your head like Hank Scorpio when the concept of hammocks was presented to him.This vicious cult-classic vampire romp is a favourite of Nyxx and a new watch for John.Does the ingenious concept from the graphic novel of the same name outlast the darkness like our cast, or was this one destined to die in the shadows? Listen and find out!Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

The final film of our December 'best of 2022' round-up.A perverted picture, one day destined to be a cult-classic.Arguably hits its high within the first act, but that speaks more for how bloody good the first part of this film is rather than a lack of quality in the latter.From here we move into our new month of content.January = WINTERFilms where the weather plays a crucial role in the story. Think cold, bleak, miserable and oppressive.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Keeping things fresh this week with a film of the same name.Fresh is a delightfully twisted and stylish horror film that further adds to the genre of horror/black comedy. Find out though whether this film ends up as a tasty treat or rotten to the core.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Nyxx and John back in the (night) house!Episode 2 of a end of year recap month is this lil gem of a horror film, featuring quite possibly, the most unwelcome and uncomfortable jump scare I've... ever seen?! Maybe. Find out whether this is a house worth holding onto or if it should be bulldozed and left alone.Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

Ohhhhhhhh it's a new podcast on IGYE!I LOVE horror films and after enough in-depth with my friend, Nyxx, I proposed the idea of a podcast where we gush about amazing scary movies.Thus, Crafting Chills was born!Each month we'll have a new theme for our film selection. This month, capping off an eventful and especially bountiful year for horror, we're doing a mini 'best of'. From reimagined cult-classics to directorial debuts. Follow Nyxx on IG @nyxx_nocturna and myself @johnliotIGYE also has it's own IG now, so do follow that too @imglad.youexistEpisode artwork by the incredibly talented, Freya Steele (@fv_steele)Intro theme song by Sam Delanoe

On today's episode I'm joined by Callum Black - globetrotting karate blackbelt.Callum has lived in Tokyo the past 8 years and in that time has learnt a thing or two about what it means to be a gaijin (outsider) in one of the most culturally different countries in the world. He's also a championship winning karate black belt with views on competing at 'karate's equivalent to the superbowl' in the near future.He's a fascinating man with lots to say about the realities of living thousands of miles away from home, assimilating into another countries culture and why his passion and dedication towards karate has helped with both of those things.-You can find Callum on IG @black_callum_89-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

Guess who's back, back again, IGYE back, tell literally everyone.I think I've used that opening line before... oh well, no one reads these anyway.LORNA ASHCROFT is on the podcast!We're chatting about Lorna's late-in-life ADHD diagnosis (which is relative compared to those who are getting their own diagnosis after well past their 50's), and how mapping it backwards she can see how an adolescence of complications could've been better understood as the trappings of ADHD, but instead became all too common masking traits and a sense of being 'less than'.ADHD diagnosis amongst adults are becoming more and more common, although the infrastructure to get these important tests done are still far from acceptable in terms of time and access to professionals. If you're interested in learning more about ADHD then there'll almost certainly be local resources available to you, and a conversation with your GP is always recommended. I'm also informed TikTok has a huge ADHD community, so if you're on the tok, go check that out!-You can find Lorna on IG @lorna_ashcroft_nowicki-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

On today's episode of IGYE I'm joined by comedian, voice-over-artist and podcaster extraordinaire, Tawny Platis.Tawny hosts the fantastic, Death is Hilarious podcast, which serves as a safe space for those going through grief or the morbidly curious to learn more about how grief can manifest in a person's life and how to navigate it. If that sounds 'a bit much' and quite heavy for a podcast, fear not, because if Tawny was to receive any criticism from her work around death it'd be more likely to be that she isn't taking it seriously enough. But that's the crux of her identity and why her podcast is so wildly popular - in approaching grief with complete honesty and sincerity, Tawny, learnt that humour was integral to her ability to process and manage the intense emotions that come with losing a loved one.We chat about the inception of her podcast, the story of love and loss which took her down this path and why, if you're suffering with grief, comedy could be an option, but maybe don't go straight into writing stand-up material about it!You can find Death is Hilarious on all podcasting platforms : https://open.spotify.com/show/7ujNspj87KLDkGSsNAWcbA-You can find Tawny on IG @tawnyplatis-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

On today's episode I'm joined by London-based singer-songwriter, Sam Walwyn.If you feel like you're noticing a trend in my guests here, it might be interesting to know that, completely by chance, I'm taking it turns to interview members of a friend group.You'll hear a bit more about that in the episode itself, but suffice to say, when it comes to the heroic origin stories of musicians, apparently my hunger is not yet satiated.Sam talks to me all about where his career in music began, whether he's surviving or thriving and how a life-threatening illness changed his perspective on everything.You can find Sam on all the socials, especially TikTok, by searching his name Sam Walwyn.-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

On today's episode I'm joined by 20 year old photographer and rapper, Louis Walker aka $kywalker.Louis is a former pupil of mine and is about to graduate from University. What makes that interesting is that Louis is part of the cohort that had a global pandemic ruin one of the most fascinating personal development periods of any young person's life. We talk about that, how music seeped its way into Louis' creative work and eventually emerged as his main outlet and passion, as well as how mental health due to the pandemic took him to some very dark places.You can find Louis on IG @skywalkerbabyyyy and his Spotify by searching $kywalker-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

We're back to back with chats from fascinating women on IGYEToday's guest is artist-activist, Ally Zlatar.Ally is a Canadian-born artist currently doing a residency in Jersey with ArtHouse Jersey. She's touring her project 'The Starving Artist'; a candid, honest and often brutal selection of self-portraits that focus on and reveal her reality of living with an eating disorder.For Ally, her activism is in the form of conversations brought about through using her work as a medium for questions and awareness. She visits schools to chat to students about what eating disorders are, expelling misconceptions and facilitating growth around the subject.It was such a treat to have Ally on the podcast to talk about her artistic process as well as the importance of the subject matter she focuses on.You can find Ally on IG @allycardone and her personal website is https://allyz.cargo.site/-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

IGYE is back!After it's annual HouseGuys hiatus, the show where I don't rate people on arbitrary scales returns. We're back and we're sexier than ever.To make good on that last sentence, today's guest; Sara SilversteinSara is a breathwork coach living in Philadelphia, who has worked as far abroad as Bali (funnily enough, encountering and making friends with some people from Jersey!) and promotes sexual wellness for both females and males. She's also a reformed alcoholic and a big advocate of not giving a good god damn what others think and living for yourself. Such is our conversation today, where Sara takes me into the conversational world of BDSM, including topics of consensual play, the difference between being dominated and degraded and loads of other fascinating nuances to the kink scene.If not openly apparent by now, this is not a podcast for the shy of listening. Topics include heavy sexual overtones, candid mentioning of sexual violence and drug abuse.You can find Sara on IG @sarasilverstein and her personal website is SaraSil.com-You can find me on IG @johnliot and my personal website is JohnLiot.com-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Opening track - 'I'm Glad You Exist'Closing track - 'Lost Lands'Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

SEASON FINALE!!Probably, anyway. There's still the Season 2 cast wrap-up show Q&A thing, otherwise known as Episode 11. We're not sure at the time of typing this whether we're going to review that one, but we'll see.In terms of canonical episodes though, that's Season 2 concluded.'Had some laughs, killed some time' - in a year as turbulent as 2021, we hope (Ollie and I) that we've given you something away from the madness of the world and given you a chuckle via the escapism of two men who should really know better at this point.So, let's hog-tie this season and put it out to pasture. Will we be back for Season 3? Will the Housewives themselves be back for number 3?! Only the future will tell, but for now, it's time to review Episode 10 and the second series in totality.Thank YOU for coming along for the ride. We love you.Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

Once more into the fray good listeners, once more.But hark, the journey isn't one we set upon alone - no, this week we're joined by BLOODY JANE RAYNER?!That's right, of 'Jane and Andy' fame (aka Jandy), we have the Real Housewives Season 1 stand-out herself, the one we're not allowed to hate because of her naughtiness, but can because of her cuteness.Who knows why Jane has chosen to join myself and Ollie in something most experts are terming, 'Career Suicide', but she has, and we had a laugh doing it!Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

BAYS, BREASTS AND ALFRED HITCHCOCK?!Say what you will about this podcast, but a lack of variety ain't something we lack.It's episode 8, it's the big drama show episode - finally Karen and Margaret spill the tea, and the tea is some screenshotted-supposed-to-be-deleted Whatsapp messages.Poor Mia, she didn't need this. And on her birthday of all days...Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they sample the free entrée of reality TV and get terrible indigestion as a result.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

LISTENER WARNING: This is EASILY the most tangent filled episode we've done yet.Topics unrelated to Housewives of Jersey include - Steven Segal, the logic of glory holes, practicalities of a Jersey to London mile-high club and what fish Ollie deigns to eat.What's not to love? We also talk about episode 7 'Life's a Drag' of The Real Housewives of Jersey in vivid, excruciating detail.Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

Back from their jaunt to London the Housewives are barely taking a breath before the drama kicks off again.After the rollercoaster high AND low of episodes 4 and 5, how does episode 6 fare? Well, the guys spend a fair amount of time on completely unrelated subjects, but that's not really an indicator of anything.IS THIS THE EPISODE THOUGH... Where Tessa and Karen incur the wrath of the ITV Faithful? Perhaps so, you'll have to listen to find out!Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

Part 2 of 'The London Trip' sees the ladies give the greatest exposition dump of the series thus far; come on now, everything they're talking about happened yesterday, WE KNOW WHAT HAPPENED.Anywho, on this week's episode Ollie and John discuss such pertinent topics as, 'what would your TED talk be about?', 'what is the origin of Madame Tussaudes name?' and 'what about the time Ollie met WWE Legend, Scotty 2 Hotty at a pool in Florida?!'All that and not much more on this week's episode of Real HouseGuys!  Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

London's calling, and the Housewives answered.The first of 'the holiday episode' of Housewives is here and we're off to the Big Smoke, all in the name of fashion and definitely not a duplicitous attempt to stoke drama and the like.Join co-hosts Ollie Watts and John Liot as they tediously flick through the inflight magazine of reality TV and check in at the 1 Star hotel of drama.Follow the lads on Facebook @ fb.com/realhouseguysjsy and on Instagram @johnliot / @ewelywewts

VEGAS BABY! WE DID IT! YEAH!Casino Royale? More like, Casino Actually Quite Fun.Does that make sense? It doesn't need to. HouseGuys etc etc!John Liot and Ollie Watts are back chatting all things Housewives. Expanding the unofficial HouseGuys lore, meeting up with real life Housewives and those all important scales.

IT'S THE BIRTHDAY EPISODE!Double birthdays on Housewives means double the drama and double the hypocrisy.Is this the first episode that truly pitches some genuine animosity between the ladies?! Kinda.Join co-hosts John Liot and Ollie Watts as they espouse some of the 21st century's greatest insight and wittiest tidbits about a reality TV show set in a part of the world most people think is actually on the eastern border of America. PLUS, one of the Housewives drops us a voice note to reveal the answer to one of this episode's most curious questions...

BOOM BABY!Like a firework destined for the sky that ended up falling out of its brace and slithering along the ground into a disappointing fizzley anti-climax, the Real Housewives of Jersey has exploded back onto our screens.Not sold as fans on Season 1, the HouseGuys are nothing if not patient and venture to see if Season 2 will sway them. Join Ollie and John as they unpack, review and rate each episodes of the behemoth reality show and sizzle some sass on the TV show that pitches middle-aged women against each other in some kind of mum-focus, PG-13 version of the UFC.

DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK!"John, are you guys gonna do Season 2 of Housewives?!"Relax, relax oh fervent listener, it was never in doubt. Just as the shall surely rise, so too will the HouseGuys to the occassion of watching trash TV and having a moan about it.But before we dive into the oddly mysterious sophomore season of RHOJ, let's do a little recap on what happened since S1 wrapped.Come along, settle in and reflect on the series that was and muse on the series that's to come.Join co-hosts John Liot (@johnliot) and Ollie Watts (@ewelywewts) as they dissect and analyse the goings on of the elite. Episodes weekly, follow us on spotify, stitcher, amazon/google/apple podcasts.This UNOFFICIAL podcast is in no way affiliated with ITV or 'The Real Housewives' brand. 

On today's episode of IGYE I'm joined by professional songwriter, Sara Strudwick.I've known Sara for a few years, after having done a piece on her career for FreeVibe magazine back in 2019. She's back in 2021 having just been part of the writing team for a song on the 2021 Marvel film, Eternals. We're talking about that, what goes on in the studio, creative block and motivation, cultural appropriation and navigating the always sticky and problematic nature of social media.Check out Issue 3 of FreeVibe - https://freevibe.co.uk/issue-3/-Follow Sara on IG @imtherealsara-You can follow me on instagram @johnliot-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons

Blood Sweat and Tears Jersey are Jared Crespel and Gavin McDougall.They've joined musical and creative forces to create a musical fundraising opportunity for a local charity. As part of their media tour they asked if I'd have a chit-chat with them about what they've created, the reasons and methods behind it and a bunch of other great stuff.Was more than happy to oblige these lads and think this is a conversation you'll enjoy whether you're a part of the Jersey music scene or from a country miles away from our shores.There is now a music video for the track which you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtEdrk28FUgThe link to buy the track: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/jrriaid/in-the-bleak-midwinterFollow BST on IG - @bloodsweatandtears.jsyFollow Jared on IG -@jaredcrespelFollow Gavin on IG - @bodge_And_scarper-You can follow me on instagram - @johnliot-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons  

On today's episode of IGYE I'm joined by Brett Ralph.Brett is someone I met through the Falmouth and Penryn Boxing Club when I was at University. When he was 19 he was involved in a catastrophic motorbike accident which left him with injuries so severe doctors considered amputating his legs.To say Brett has come a long way since his accident would be an almost insultingly modest take. Not only did he defy medical professionals by standing unassisted; something that wasn't even considered a possibility early on his recovery. But he went far beyond that and ended up competing in and winning championship boxing matches.Brett's story of recovery is a fascinating insight into one individual's mindset and a 'never say die' mentality that helped and hindered him in equal measure.Follow Brett on IG @bre_double__t for more about his journey in fitness and recovery.-You can follow me on instagram - @johnliot-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons  

On today's episode we're connecting a cold wintery night in Jersey with a 'might as well be summer' afternoon in Florida, with today's guest, Jason Strout.Jason is a master of his craft and his craft happens to be hurting someone with your hands, elbows, knees and feet. He used to be a professional fighter and then transitioned into coaching other fighters. Since 2003 he's been building up his brand as one of the most sought after talents in combat sports and has lent his abilities to multiple world champions across different disclipines.In our chat he talks about the transition he recently underwent from New York to Florida, his time living in Thailand, his decision to step away from competition and ultimately what makes him have such a passion for teaching and mentoring in such a cruel and unforgiving sport.You can follow Jason and his fighters on IG @coachstrout. He also has a fantastic YouTube channel where he posts old school boxing matches, which you can find by searching 'Coach Strout's classic fights'.-You can follow me on instagram - @johnliot-Music by 'Sizzlebird' Album: HorizonsBandcamp - https://sizzlebird1.bandcamp.com/album/horizons