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The ultimate satire news show in all of podland. The boys get to grips with the news via five teasing questions, which take them down paths few dare tread.


    • Oct 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    Almost 30 - #27 - Series 2 Begins Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 27:28


    After their non-summer, miserable staycation, Mark and David return for a brand-new series of the award-winning podcast.Wait. Did we say award-winning? We'll say anything to get you to listen!This time: Winnie the Pooh versus China, see-thru loos and a major COVID breakthrough - tho we might be lying about that too.Hashtag Trump Hashtag Kardashian. Hashtag Meghan Markle

    Almost 30 - #26 - Wet Meghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 33:46


    Happy birthday to us. The pod is one-year old and like a toddler we still haven't found our feet. Unlike a toddler, it's because of the alcohol we consume during each epissode (sic),This time there are fiery proposals, breastfeeding husbands and hamster eatings.We promise it's all tasteful - apart from the hamsters!

    Almost 30 - #25 - Stuffing the Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 33:21


    It's hard to explain what goes on in the strange places that are the minds of Mark and David. It's best to hear for yourself.This time they get to grips with a seriously-weird doctor, fluffy bellybuttons and the imminent destruction of California...

    Almost 30 - #24 - Beans Means Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 32:58


    The terrible twosome are back with their own twisted twist on the latest news. They have the really low-down on the three key US presidential candidates.They peek into a Russian bush.And put agony aunts to shame as they launch their own eerily convincing advice column.So step inside.

    Almost 30 - #23 - Confessions of Dr. Tacos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 30:46


    In a remarkable confession, Mark admits to a drunken tryst with a surgeon who has a thing for Mexicans. Meanwhile, David takes a bath with a gingerbread man.In between tales, the boys take a look at the latest news in their own inimitable style.Enjoy!

    Almost 30 - #22 - What's in a Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 32:34


    The guys get serious as they tackle political correctness with the help of Basil Fawlty, the characters of Little Britain and some other "racists."There's plenty of time for fun as Mark tests vegetarian David's knowledge of the Big Mac.We hear about a horse-phobic KFC drive-thru and a whole lot more as the boys take a whimsical look at the world around us.

    Almost 30 - #21 - Taking the Knee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 27:55


    In a break from tradition, we get serious looking at racism in the US.But fear not! That'll be followed by some lascivious naughtiness as only Mark and David can dish up.

    Almost 30 - #20 - Naughty But Nice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 29:32


    Just when you thought they couldn't go any lower...The boys take a very peculiar look at the latest news and the world in which we live.Which stories did corona make us forget?The award-winning worst in erotica.Kimming and coming and a whole lot more.Tell your friends to subscribe.

    Almost 30 - #19 - Knobs Are Spherical and Tasty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 31:36


    The boys are back together after weeks of lockdown:The scent of Elon Musk (and the lack of sense)Is something up with the Queen's bum?Surely erotica shouldn't sound like this?The smashing toilet-seat recordAnd an amazing stat about the Vatican

    Almost 30 - #18 - Superhero: Captain COVID - He's Pants

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 31:27


    From Trump to trumps. Fahrt to farts. Colon to canals.This edition of the pod brings you:Current affairsObservational comedyViral humourIntelligent analysisDavid and Mark

    Almost 30 - #17 - Sporty Corona

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 40:20


    So they told us to stay home and watch TV. But there's no live sport to watch. What's a man, or a woman, to do? The boys take a look at COVID19 through the prism of sport. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the NBA, Premier League and WWE? Are the players' responses justified? Oh - and there's also time for a little smut.

    Almost 30 - #16 - You Give Me Fever (CORRECTED)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 42:33


    Surely it's the scoop of the year? (It is, and don't call me surely.) Could it be the only podcast with a corona-time guest appearance from THE Donald? From virus to vibrators, Mark and David bring you the very latest in current-affairs satire. Wait! Who's currently having the affair?

    Almost 30 - #15 - The Second Coming

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2020 32:07


    Despite predicting the end of days just 14 days ago, in a world-record-breaking miracle two men are resurrected to present the funniest, most cutting look at current events.

    Almost 30 - #14 - End of Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2020 29:40


    It's our end of days special, so get your masks on and prepare for what could be our last week on earth - but NOT because of Coronavirus! Him, Mark, and me, David, take a look at the wacky side of the news in the most irreverent ways possible. No one is safe as we take you through two weeks of current affairs in our own inimitable way.

    Almost 30 - #13 - Could you do it better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 34:06


    Mark is obsessing about his upcoming trip, politics and porn. But what's new there? David (who is obviously writing this blurb) wonders if shoulder of tart is a tasty dish or just wrong time, wrong place. Together they give a right royal thumbs down to the Windsor's security detail. So seat-belts on for this roller-coaster satirical ride through the latest news.

    Almost 30 - #12 - This show is pants!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 31:15


    Him Mark and me David are serious for once - but don't worry, it doesn't last too long. There's plenty of smut to titillate (Mark's favourite word - both of them!). We squeeze into some leaky tighty whities as we ponder viruses, sign language for porn movies and doughnuts. Or is that donuts?

    Almost 30 - #11 - Grown-up toys, robocalls and doggie decks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 31:39


    It's naughtier than ever! Mark gets his way and discusses 18+ toys, while David tells us about the furry creature he takes to bed! Add to that some Ricky Gervais recorded live, the right to assassinate? and how much would would you chuck? and you've got yourself episode 11 of The Almost 30 Minute Quiz Show!

    Almost 30 - #10 - Handbags at the Vatican!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 27:37


    In our 10th episode (can't believe we made it this far) we ask: * What's in a slap? * Is that a case of lunacy? * Willy or won't he? * Who came first? Join him, Mark, and me, David, for 30 minutes of current-affairs mayhem.

    Almost 30 - #9 - EXCLUSIVE Presidential Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 27:40


    Mark and David's Christmas special includes an interview with a genuine candidate in the upcoming US presidential election.

    Almost 30 - #8 - Monarchy and Anarchy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2019 29:29


    Mark and David take a look at the latest news in their own irreverent style. No one is safe from their barbed humo(u)r and this week that includes: * The Royals * Pilots * Naked high people

    Almost 30 - #7 - goldfish memory & sex

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 27:31


    Here are some keywords to this week's quiz! goldfish, York, sex, uranium, kindles, murdering the mother-in-law, getting high, retirement homes and many, many more! Ooh! And look out for our listener contribution - Thanks Karl!

    Almost 30 - #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2019 27:06


    Mark and David are back with another heapin' helpin' of current affairs quiz madness. They add a lighthearted touch to some of the most serious topics of the day and bring you the most unusual stories in their own thankfully-inimitable way. This time - the UK general election, remembering our servicemen and women, made in China, and what is that she just squirted? Enjoy!

    Almost 30 - #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 28:49


    From the world's leading news stories to those "I don't believe it" tabloid stories, the boys take a look at our world with their own unique brand of what they describe as humo(u)r. On the menu: * They turns and u-turns of US foreign policy * Why oh why are holiday destinations so crowded? * Edible clothing * The world-famous listicle * Reviews of the weirdest accommodation

    Almost 30 - #04

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 27:55


    The boys leave no stone unturned (or clean!) as they get to grips with the latest hot topics in their own inimitable way. This time they tell you all you need to know about wang licking, the listicle has a naughty sporting theme and they ponder eating babies. Is anything sacred anymore? Send your complaints to almostthirtyquiz@gmail.com

    Almost 30 - #03

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 23:19


    The boys are back with more general knowledge, comic mayhem and the answers to five questions. So join Mark and David as they ponder political controversy, so-called celebs, severed members and much more!

    Almost 30 - #02

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 31:19


    In this week's tour de force, Mark and David unpack the brief history of Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson. They review some hotels in which you would never, EVER want to stay. Also up for discussion: the world's most boring sport and being too sweaty while doing your homework. You can email the guys at almostthirtyquiz@gmail.com or tweet them @AlmostQuiz

    Almost 30 - #01

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 37:58


    In our maiden voyage, Mark and David get to grips with current affairs, sports, listicles!!! and the utterly bizarre: Madame Macron Trump and the Amazon VAR Socialist Monopoly and much more...

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