The Enthusiasts

Episode 2 of Wayne's chat with Barefoot Ted, talking all sorts, from Californian saints, to wine, to chia seeds, via BitcoinSupport the show

Barefoot.... running! There's an amazing book called Born To Run, which features an amazing character called Barefoot Ted. And when Wayne saw Ted tweet asking if anyone did podcast hosting, it was too good to be true.LOTS of fanboy from Wayne in the first episode of 2 with Ted (next one out next week!). They cover an amazing amount of subject matter enthusiastically, and hopefully there will be much more to come...Support the show

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Public transport.... we go international again with this episode as Kerry joins us live from New Zealand.  And we're re-joined by Neil too! Oh happy days!Those two grew up together in the lovely village of Staveley so they relive their days of going to school on the bus. But how does Neil manage to combine a stag do, his mum, and a packed lunch? Why on earth did Kerry get a bus from the North of England to the South of France?Do you like a bit of back seat fun (Lisa?!) Or are you someone who'd like nothing more than chatting to the bus driver?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Well, probably more accurate to say Vans, at least to start off with. Wayne starts this episode off at the car wash (woah woah woah yeah)... sorry, had to be done...What was your favourite car? Do you have childhood memories of entire families being shoehorned in? 'Go on, there's a bit more space in the boot, don't worry about seat belts'Happy memories of car sickness? Were you (are you?!) a car mechanic widow?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Interior Designer Victoria Farrington-Vousden joins Wayne to talk 'hygge' in this episode.What's it all about? Well:'The Danish concept of hygge, or hyggelig (adj.), refers to finding comfort, pleasure, and warmth in simple, soothing things such as a cozy atmosphere or the feeling of friendship. The Scandinavian term encompasses a feeling of coziness, contentment, and well-being found through cherishing the little things'Now that nonsense is out of the way. Wayne is joined by Vicki to talk about socks, and being cosy in the rotten Northern weather when you're a Southern softy. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Ties, bowties, cravats (dammit, forgot to mention cravats, maybe next time, or add it to the pot Lisa!). This has to be one of the subjects that Wayne put in the pot of Enthusiasms for us to dip, as he unleashes an array of wittering here.But what is it that prompted to Lisa to say 'I'm an artist not a scientist daaaaaaahling'?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Gherkins, onions, eggs, fish, picallilli (not sure of spelling, not sure what it is...) - we talk pickles, pickling and pickled in this episodeAre you a pickle-sweeper, or a pickle picker outer, or a pickle pickers daughter?Brief interlude in the middle as Wayne gets attacked by the US Air Force before his swimSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Is Lisa actually Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz (not the Wicked Witch obvs)?Wayne's surprised that he managed to get quite so many words into this episode considering the subject matter. But what is it that he says to get Lisa GUFFAWING quietly (if that's possible)And Lisa is looking for a ballroom dancing partner apparently, applicants should get in touch by commenting on one of our social media posts to be vetted appropriately.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Spam, Fray Bentos, corned beef, staying at the lollypop lady's house.... what... beds?It's a remarkable 6 minutes before Lisa and Wendy realise that they haven't mentioned the subject they're actually talking about today. Once they get going though, it's genius. As always. Are you a bottom bunker? A Victim Of Snoring? There's plenty to blow your mind in this episode including something that's got Wayne rushing to the patent office.Edit - Wendy RUINED Charlie & The Chocolate Factory for me towards the end of the episode. Sobs. WayneSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Oh sweet sweet heavenly chocolate! What's your favourite? Is that your favourite favourite though? Or just your favourite? Are you a fan of mass manufactured or hand made?We dip into the fountain of chocolatey goodness today. That reminds me, best finish that Christmas Toblerone...Support the show

Hot springs, glaciers, Northern Lights, so romantic..... fermented shark, trolls, the world's largest penis museum... WHAT?!Guess who said what in this epsiode, but it all got too much for one of The EnthusiastsSupport the show

Had to be careful with our pronunciation here. But our starting point this week is Lisa's recent hobnobbery with an absolute legend of the television world. But who is it? Where was it? Where will the conversation go?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

It's been a full-on guestathon at Enthusiast Towers recently. All the celebs (in our world anyway) rolling up to join in being enthusiastic about their favourite subject. But how do we talk enthusiastically about Fear?Aleks Kashefi joins us on this episode to talk about his largest phobia. Surprisingly, he and Wayne don't do any big squeals, and 'almost' remain brave throughoutSupport the show

We go international with our guests on this episode, introducing Bengi from Nova Scotia!First off we have to figure out how to pronounce fungi thoughBengi and Wayne geek it up with their favourite mushrooms, and get all technical with chat about mycelium, spores and fruiting bodies.  Unusually, there is a lot of actual facts in this one. Must be Lisa's absence that did thatSupport the show

Got ants in your pants and they wriggle and dance... sorry, I really shouldn't be allowed to write this content should I? Anyway...From yoga pants/active wear, via Hammer pants, to meggings, to underwear, we do a whirlwind tour of Pants here via ballet and Linford Christie.But what will it be that pushes Lisa over the edge, into, wait for it, SILENCE?! By silence, we mean she couldn't talk for laughingSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Green manky tasteless mush... that;s what prompts Wayne's initial reaction (he'll be unpopular with our religious listeners, sorry). But can Lisa change his mind with her vivid description of the supporting acts for this, green 'thing'?What's your view? Is it just more hipster grub? An essential piece of your 5 a day (on the select window when it's not under-ripe or over-ripe)? Or should the Mexicans keep guacamole to themselves?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)#avocado #brunch #hipsterfoods #smashedavocado #foodtalkSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Setting a new (high) standard, celebrity Enthusiast Jen turns up to record with a bunch of props in her lounge to help keep us on track. Surprisingly it works, as we manage to (almost) avoid talking about erections and pole size in this episode and stick to the subject.Is Lisa a fan of camping (seems unlikely)? Can Wayne get a word in (even more unlikely). Will Jen tell the tale of Wayne blanking her in Ambleside (best stop narrating in brackets now)A gem of an episode. We're loving the guests coming on, with another due in a few weeks. Do get in touch if you want to appear, it won't cost you much...Support the show

Contours, churches, kebab houses. Theyre (almost) all shown on maps. But do you know how to use one? Have you ever been up a mountain with nothing but a crayon drawn route on toilet paper (we may have)?Are you au fait with your Naismith's Rule and Due North? Or are you flummoxed by village street maps?Lisa and Wayne discuss all of their navigational successes in this episodeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Wayne FACTS LISA UP in this episode! One of his favourite subjects they are, thanks to a long line of tall warriors in the family. Barely scratched the surface of the longship in this one though - you'll have to listen in to find out why.Raping, murdering and pillaging your thing? Or prefer a bit of global trade and circumnavigation. Looking forward to expanding our Scandinavian listenership (or offending them all massively) thanks to this oneSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Oh delight! This week Lisa is re-joined by the amaaaazing Vicky, and new Enthusiast ToniWhat's your view on people littering? Is there ever a legitimate reason for littering? Have you ever had a life or death situation which has prompted you to litter?Engage your inner Womble, and listen in to these three talking litter. There's a hundred quid on offer if you do not cry with laughter**there isn't a hundred quid on offer, but you MUST be crying at some point....Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Have you had one in Benidorm? Is it the Japanese symbol for 'courage'? Do you think they're body art, or the sort of thing that doesn't look great on a pasty lass from Preston?Why is Lisa unusually diplomatic on this subject? Will we ever know...Thanks to Enthusiast Neil (not our Neil, another one) for the suggestion, we'd be really interested in your feedback

To a woman, it is but the 'common cold', to a man, it's a life threatening illness. But it isn't all bad is it? Even, lying bravely in his deathbed, Wayne was pondering the positives of manflu, and how to be Enthusiastic about a subject that threatens the very existence of the males of the species.Right, think that'll have caused enough rage to encourage more listeners now. Listen in as Lisa and Wayne talk about the many benefits of having a cold. We'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this one as always!Oh, and if you've a few quid to spare, fancy buying us a coffee? We don't actually use it for coffee, more for feeding and clothing our children, although we'll probably just spend it on boosted posts to spread the word - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiastsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Unusually we keep on subject. Mostly as Lisa & Wayne had an appointment with a strange man from Bolton in a cold, dark lake. Anyway....What's your strategy for avoiding talk to a stranger while travelling? Do you reassure fellow travellers by lying that plummeting towards the earth is perfectly normal? In this episode we reassure ourselves that humanity is 99.9% beautiful and travelling is the best thing ever!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

From Household Waste Centres we talk all things recycling in this episode.... what sort of waistcoat do you have? I don't like Paisley it's like eyes looking at me. Ah, but what about the small ones?Yes... it's 'that' sort of episode. Soz. But we do talk about recycling a little bit, including why a member of Lisa's family keeps buying her donated stuff from the charity shops...Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Is there anything funnier than a fart joke, the Whoopee cushion, or the beans scene in Blazing Saddles? What's your favourite comedy film, show, book, podcast (Enthusiasts, obvs). Lisa and Wayne take a whistle-stop tour around the world of comedy. Expect a bit of chortling, guffawing, and will Lisa snort like a pig?We know, we know, we made it to Season 2. Nobody's more surprised than we are. Feels like we've gone all Netflix! Thanks for all your support during Season 1, let us know if there's anything you want us to Enthuse about!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Ooh, you'll never guess what Wendy's been up to now... and I can't even begin to START on what Vicky was up to last night...Fabrication. Obvs. (although it was Wendy's birthday last week, so we can assume much). This week though, Wayne and Lisa gossip about Gossip. Do you catch up with it while making a brew? Or are you more American, and catch up over the water cooler?Whatever your view, are you a gossip fan, or do you just enjoy nattering. Lisa comes out with some amazing prehistoric FACT to explain why it is that the fairer sex may gossip more than the gruff blokesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Another EXCITING episode - Bownie is too busy with work, Lisa was off gadding about, so Wayne got in touch with Vicky on Instagram (chortle) for a natter. Despite Wayne's best efforts, Vicky refused to have 'Lisa' as the episode title, so we launch into sugary goodness...There's a LOT of common ground here, and we'll definitely have another two or three episodes to come, but what's your favourite sweet? Give us your childhood sweety stories!There's more heartbreak here from Vicky though, it'll really tug your heart strings on a number of levelsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

VERY excitingly we are joined by a new Enthusiast this week - long term fan of the chat, and friend of Lisa - the amazing Wendy!We talk about Youth - what is it? How is it defined? Are we, at 28 years old, still youths (yoofs?)?  Wendy wears her coolest t-shirt - with Stationery on!  This leads us on to Wendy's collections, and what happened to them - prepare for highs and lows in this chatWayne also uses all his journalistic skills to interrogate Wendy for stories about Lisa - but what juicy gossip will she disclose?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

It's Salty, it's Caramely, it's salty sweet goodness. Or is it? Mixed emotions here, and we always struggle with the two-worded episodes. Is it just another hipster fad or is it something we can eat with celebrity acquaintances in a brownie?Lisa is UnEnthusiastic. Yeah, we know, we never thought it'd happen....Does anyone else do 'double d' as their holiday treat? You'll have to tune in to understand what that means.Support the show

Eurgh, pegs, who put this one in the pot (don't answer that, I know it was Lisa), I'm not sure how I can get Enthused about this... Oh hang on, wooden, plastic springy ones, colour co-ordination, I'm suddenly speaking with passion....Yes, Wayne surprised himself here, and enjoyed talking Pegs with Lisa. Surprisingly we stay (mostly) on subject, with only slight wavering into flipflops and which celebrity Wayne was swimming with this week...Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Well as usual we start off with the right subject, including how Neil's wife is the best parker on the planet (Top work Scoidy), but then we veer off rapidly into an important subject...We're not joking though, the 'Avocado' story does end light-heartedly, but it's an important note to us all about checking ourself. Anyway, have a listen, but not if the phrase 'twisted testicle' causes you any issues....Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Regular listeners will know how DELIGHTED Lisa was when this subject arose. She's an absolute genius at spelling, a whizz, you could say an Enthusiast for language....Ok, sorry, regular listeners will know that's not true. So in our usual style, we say this episode is called 'Spelling' but you can expect the usual wanging, wittering and nonsense of all sorts of subject matter. Expect language FACTS (we have to use capitals here) and the appearance of a cardboard Sarlacc - you'll have to listen for more details there!Support the show

Eurgh. We don't have much enthusiasm for this, must have been one of Neil's suggestions, bloody Neil.... Oh, hang on... 80's retro gaming?Lisa and Wayne wang on about computer FACTS, retro games, being stood up on dates, and is it possible to learn to play Sonic The Hedgehog in the womb?Will the Award Winning Lisa, now present diva demands for future podcast episodes?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Not to be confused with cycling up (hills) a pursuit of the modern (wo)man and a staple activity of most contemporary classrooms. ‘self-initiated play anyone?'We find our Enthusiasts divided on the subject and  a rare period of silence from Wayne.' I have nothing to add' he adds, before adding some great little stories about burning wood.Neil, proves his upcycling creds by opening our conversation with a musical instrument made from lollipop sticks, then blows our minds with his fruit bowl made from an old washing machine.YES – we talk 70's avocado bath room suites, yes we talk bogie carts made out of wood and pram wheels.We talk about fires, a lot, Wayne's favoured style of upcycling.Get listening for some tip top upcycling hacks….Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Lisa was mysteriously absent for this one. She offered her apologies very quickly when she knew we were talking Gentleman's Grooming for this episode brought to you by Smooth My Balls (TM)Topiary. Of your gentleman's garden. Have you heard of the Turf Chopper 3.0? Do you groom? Get some tips from celebrity Enthusiast Ian Wood (inappropriately, Woody, given the subject matter).  We'll also discuss Gentleman's Stiffner (again), and how does the gentleman about town keep his beard looked afterAre you a weirdo cyclist that shaves his legs? Or have you tried Veet Sensitive, on your sensitive bits?Tune in for tips, and a surprisingly sensible episode, once we lost Neil....Support the show

ANOTHER MILESTONE! 25 Episodes, wow! And what a belter. Stiles, S T I L E S. Not to be confused with style (Lisa....)Stiles, they're the awesome piece of landscape architecture that's used to get over walls and hedges. What's your fav.... oh what's the point in writing this content, we just witter on about any old guff anyway. Our starting point may be Stiles, but who knows where it'll go. We'll probably end up talking about David Beckham's ar....How do you get over a stile? All lady-like and side saddle? Can they be hurdled? Find out in this weeks insightful, fulloffactual episode...Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Reading, wrapping, and guinea pig crapping, crafting, gifting, and pass the parcel layering ..wowzers this stuff has a myriad of uses.For ‘easy like Sunday morning' browsing with a coffee and smashed avocado on rye to catching up on the local sheep news at the top of the Empire state building.Newspapers – to quote Lisa ‘ they make you a better person?!'Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Neil and Wayne talk butties this week as Lisa was off wanging about somewhere or summat (we didn't pay attention).What's your favourite? What is THE ULTIMATE? What is the King of all Butties?Toasted? What bread? All these questions answered, with our usual style. As always, we barely scratched the surface of sandwiches, so be prepared for another round (pun absolutely intended)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Is it flip flop (two words) or flipflop? Or thongs...In this episode, Lisa and guest Enthusiast Vicky, talk about their favourite footwear, including:What happens when you wear flipflops to a gig/festivalWhere is that famous brand from, the one with the little Brazilian flag on?What are flipflops made from?What happens when you move too quickly through Manchester city centre?All this and more in an awesome, hilarious, THE MOST FACT FILLED Enthusiasts episode yetSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Functional headwear or fashion adornment?Only for the ladies, Peaky Blinders or Victorians?From Top, to Bowler, to Flat Cap and Pork Pie in the male section. Then a load of floppy, mesmerising stuff in the ladiesCathy from the Climber's Shop joins in on this one, and please do check out her new modelling shots on their website. Her and Lisa are definitely two peas popped from the same podSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Cheese, fromage, queso, käse. Whichever language you say it in, it's full of glorious dairy goodness (except the vegan ones)But what do you put it on? Does it need accompaniment? What's your fave?Is a sliver enough (no, obvs), is it a starter?Lisa and Wayne are let loose so there's no Elephant this week ;)Don't forget to tune in to our Facebook page to see what the next subject will be that we'll be recording - either Wednesday or Friday at around 11:55am GMTAs always, if you've any subjects for us to Enthuse about, please get in touch!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

From SuperClubs to super clubs. Intimate to Indie. This episode we talk about some of our nightclub experience.Does the perfect club need gourmet food?How do YOU dance to Lionel Ritchie (Lisa will blow your mind with this one)Have you got a glitterball and a rotating dancefloor in your home? No? Why Not?!Sorry about the big intro on this one, it isn't Episode 20, Wayne....Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Culture, cuisine, canals!  Wigan is one of the gems in the Northern crown, but we barely scratched the surface of the  butter pie in this episode'Is that vegetarian chilli?', asks a young Lisa in her staff canteen, but what is the response?Where did the singer from Starsailor actually come from? Where did he work?Find out the truth about Wigan pier*If you're Wiganese, this is a must-listen (please don't hurt us though), if you're not, it's an education*noting we don't verify any facts at all, and we've been proven wrong beforeSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Brought to you in conjunction with The Climber's Shop, AmblesidePronunciation, meaning, innuendo, etymology, homophones, is there no end to our knowledge? (Turns out there is, obvs)Who would have known a subject could cause such rage in Lisa?Frolic and gambol with us as we talk... WordsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Brought to you in conjunction with The Climber's Shop, AmblesidePronunciation, meaning, innuendo, etymology, homophones, is there no end to our knowledge? (Turns out there is, obvs)Who would have known a subject could cause such rage in Lisa?Frolic and gambol with us as we talk... WordsSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

"Did I listen to pop music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to pop music?", so said Nick Hornby in his book High Fidelity. This week, thanks to The Great Enthused member Ginty, we discuss musical dirge - is it actually good? Or music to listen to when you've had a relationship break up?Listen as Lisa expresses her distaste at people who wang on about music... then starts to wang on about music.Listen as Neil tells of the break up mix tape he made for his lime green Vauxhall Chevette 1.6GL, when he broke up with Sinitta (no, not the one that sang So Macho in the '80's)And of course, what is The Elephant In The Room this week?Keep an eye on Spotify for our break up playlist coming soon. It'll be tragic...Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

The first of our suggestions from The Great Enthused (that's you lot!), this one from PaulAre you a weirdo that loves fish on your pizza, or a genius that loves a bit of sweet pineappley goodness?What's your favourite topping for a jacket spud? Microwaved or oven baked? Hot or cold toppings? Side salad anyone?Listen in as Lisa (unusually) struggles to get a word inSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

We LOVE a good list at The Enthusiasts... well to be honest, we love a bad list as well, any old list will do...But listen this week as Neil and Wayne are truly schooled in what Lists really need by GrandListMaster LisaSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

Everyone loves a bit of sausage don't they? And what says Happy Valentine's Day more than a sausage-related podcast?From saveloy and hot dogs via bratwurst to Cumberland Sausage, we'll discuss the porky goodness of sausage. That's right, sausage. SniggerSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)

We've all got it... Hair that is, and at present (in Lockdown 7003) it's quite difficult to get a professional cut isn't it?  Listen in as Lisa shares how her family's hair is subjected to her creative flairDying, perming, shearing, all covered in depth as 'usual'. Apologies from Wayne to Lisa - it wasn't Margarita Prakatan he meant, turns out it was Carmen Miranda (slight difference)Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheEnthusiasts)