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Have you ever felt like a moron? Because we do a lot of the time. That is why we decided to sort it out by recommending each other books, albums, documentaries, podcasts, and anything in between. We figure that if we can improve, anyone can! Join Travis


    • Apr 29, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Should You Use Dating Apps If You Can't Spell Your Name?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 48:22


    You wanted to know how our challenge went? Well, we couldn't leave you empty-handed. In this episode, we break down how we put our professional dating advice into action!

    Do All Good Things Come To An End?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 56:51


    So, the time has come for us to say goodbye! But it wouldn't be us if we didn't squeeze in one last word before sodding off. Thanks for all the support, it has been great!

    S03E13 - Shall We Agree To Disagree?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 65:17


    It's the final episode of season 3! Lots to love. Lots to hate. So shall we agree to disagree?

    S03E12 - Are You Avoidant, Anxious, or Secure?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 83:08


    In this episode, Travis finds out he's Luke's perfect girlfriend, Luke gets upset when a book tells him he's a bad boyfriend, and both of us prepare to celebrate International Women's day by hitting the dating scene. We discuss Attached by Amir Levine and Lungs by Florence + The Machine.

    S03E11 - How Bad Can A Documentary Be?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 83:56


    In this episode, Luke learns how to spin the truth on Tinder, Travis gets worryingly passionate, and both of us work out when toast becomes toast. We discuss Who Are You Now by Madison Cunningham and Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel.

    S03E10 - Can You Wash Your Dick In Mouthwash?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 87:32


    In this episode, Travis reveals his dark side, Luke gets creeped out by anything referring to childbirth, and both of us finally make up. We discuss Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari and Dark by Daniel Sloss.

    Valentine's Day Special - Can Losers Find Love?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 88:09


    If you sometimes feel like you turn around every now and then and get a little bit lonely or wonder how we can be lovers if we can't be friends. If in your life there's been heartache and pain and you don't know if you can face it again. We can't be your hero, baby. We can't kiss away the pain. But we can have a laugh instead! This week we are joined by matchmaker, headhunter and dating coach Abi Blears to help answer the biggest question we've faced to this day... can losers find love?

    S03E09 - Is Shaun The Sheep Gen Z?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 74:53


    In this episode, Luke reveals his sweaty past, Travis delves deep into the mysterious cleaning rota, and both of us address our childish movie enjoyment. We discuss Shaun the Sheep Movie and Moondance by Van Morrison.

    S03E08 - Could You Survive Without Power?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 75:09


    In this episode, Travis delves into his dating life, Luke finally finishes a fictional book that isn't for children, and both of us agree on... quite a lot actually! We discuss Blackout by Marc Elsberg and Give It Back To You by The Record Company.

    S03E07 - Do You Take Life For Granted?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 69:59


    In this episode, Luke discovers Travis' emotional secret, Travis has a whinge about jangly guitars, and both of us try and decide if we take life for granted. We discuss Inside I'm Dancing and Django Django.

    S03E06 - Is John Mayer A Douchebag?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 84:43


    In this episode, Travis shares his pyjama mistake, Luke tackles technical problems, and both of us lookout for our friend John. We discuss Where The Light Is by John Mayer, and Under The Soil.

    S03E05 - Could You Be The Iceman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 84:14


    In this episode, Luke debuts his screenplay, Travis explains time travel, and we set ourselves a challenge featuring some of our favourite characters from season 2. We discuss The Wim Hof Method, Predestination, and doing something every day that scares you.

    S03E04 - Would You Fuck With Cats?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 105:35


    In this episode, Travis gets his Christmas wish, Luke becomes the responsible one, and we discuss a lot about cats. We discuss Fierce: The History of Leopard Print by Jo Weldon, Don't F**k With Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, and POST HUMAN: SURVIVAL HORROR by Bring Me The Horizon.

    2020 Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 83:02


    Sorry kids. Santa couldn't make it so you've got us instead! Merry Christmas from Travis and Moron.

    S03E03 - How Did Nick Troutman Become Freestyle Kayak World Champion?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 97:20


    In this episode, Luke finds his flow state, Travis learns how to follow his dreams, and both of us learn how to check waterfalls for danger. We discuss Freestyle Kayak World Champion Nick Troutman and the Carnivore Diet.

    S03E02 - What Kind Of Moron Gets Scammed?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 97:04


    In this episode, Travis explains how a movie works, Luke gets scammed, and we both reevaluate our challenges. We discuss the Carnivore Diet, Parasite, and Flow State by Tash Sultana.

    S03E01 - Will You Die Eating Only Meat?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 92:33


    We are back for Season 3 and joining us is our new friend Adam from Million Pound Mission and Podcasting Business School. This season we are expanding our content with all new challenges. This will definitely go well...

    S02E13 - Results Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 72:09


    So our testicle pyramid scheme has come to an end. Tune in once more hear our top recommendations from Season 2.

    S02E12 - The Last Day Of School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 105:38


    We've called this assembly to announce the winners of the house cup. It doesn't take much to win the house cup at Moron High. You only need a can-do attitude, love of trumpets, personal spank bank, and a snotty tissue shoved up your shorts. You can even graduate when you can't pronounce "finale", keep your balls in your gym shorts, get your guest's name correct, and have sex without a floodlight. We discuss Legacy by James Kerr, Hypersonic Missiles by Sam Fender, and You Are Someone Else by Fickle Friends.

    S02E11 - Should You Lie To Improve Performance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 95:00


    In this episode, Luke gets Travis a belated birthday present, Travis teaches Luke how poetry works, and we both enjoy some saggy boobs. We discuss The Playbook: A Coach's Rules for Life, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and Rainbow Valley by Matt Corby.

    S02E10 - Is Mr Tickle A Sociopath?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 99:02


    In this episode, Travis starts to get recognised, Luke pitches his new North Korean-based Mr. Men book, and we both fall out by the end. We discuss Mr. Tickle by Roger Hargreaves, Living With Me And My OCD, and All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend by Aurora.

    S02E09 - Should You Shag Your Boss?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 98:28


    In this episode, we have our first ever special guest! Luke gets nervous while Travis holds his own for this monumental event. We discuss Don't Kiss And Sell by Jillian Rose, Green Book, and Chiaroscuro by Ocean Alley.

    S02E08 - Are We Fucking The Planet?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 97:48


    In this episode, Travis brags about having the best prom photos, Luke brags about his designer jawline, and our moron-proof timekeeping has a breakdown. We discuss Shoe Dog by Phil Knight, Extinction: The Facts by David Attenborough, and Joy in the Wild Unknown by Ripe.

    S02E07 - Is Facebook Controlling You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 96:21


    In this episode, Luke reveals more genital related trauma, Travis quits the podcast, and both of us lock horns during our review. We discuss A Celebration of Endings by Biffy Clyro, The Social Dilemma, and Permanent Hermit by Ruby Fields.

    S02E06 - Do Aliens Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 84:00


    In this episode, Travis has an identity crisis, Luke realises he won't marry Margot Robbie, and both of us investigate why there was an iced gem in his pants. We discuss Conspiracy: History's Greatest Plots, Collusions and Cover Ups by Charlotte Greig and Russell Brand: Messiah Complex.

    S02E05 - Should You Prioritise Drums Before Hoes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 93:14


    In this episode, Luke hands out some dating advice, Travis look at the podcast budget, and both of us discuss our podcast dreams. We discuss Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things, Turn Blue by The Black Keys, and Whiplash.

    S02E04 - Can You Overcome Fear?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 91:57


    Reunited, and it feels so good. Reunited 'cause we understood. There's one perfect fit and, sugar, this one is it. We both are so excited 'cause we're reunited. We discuss Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers and Tape Deck Heart by Frank Turner.

    S02E03 - How Far Can A Nit Jump?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 94:53


    In this episode, Travis shows off his vocabulary, Luke has control of the sound effects, and both of us realise why Luke doesn't get invited to protests. We discuss Night Crawler, 14 Steps to a Better You by Lime Cordiale, and Automatic by Don Broco.

    S02E02 - Is Harry Styles Italian?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 92:00


    In this episode, Luke finally does his homework, Travis makes a solemn vow, and both of us discover we can make any song sound annoying. We discuss Fear City: New York vs The Mafia, Harry Styles, and Inform-Educate-Entertain by Public Service Broadcasting.

    S02E01 - Did Luke Fail His Homework Assignment?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 82:40


    Welcome back for Season 2! In this episode we catch up, get our recommendations out for season, and start to realise why Luke's school teachers didn't like him.

    S01E12 - The Top 10 Funniest Moments Of Season 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 45:06


    So, because I'm in the hospital, our favourite moron took over the season finale to bring you his top 10 moments and our top picks to read, watch, listen, and be inspired by from season 1. Unfortunately, I had no control over what he did in the episode but, I do have control over what you see here. So, without further ado, sit back, relax, and don't believe a word this wanker says. Sincerely Travis Pepper x

    S01E11 - Can Your Penis Tuck Inside Your Body?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 93:13


    In this episode, Travis tells Luke what to do if he dies, Luke squares up to a baby, and both of us debate some unconventional storage methods. We discuss The Peanut Butter Falcon, Shallow Bed by Dry The River, and If You Wait by London Grammar.

    S01E10 - Have You Met Sam?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 90:35


    In this episode, Travis rants about indie music, Luke remembers his homework, and both discuss their plans for Ibiza. We discuss When They See Us by Ava DuVernay, Lift Your Spirit by Aloe Blacc, Future Dust by The Amazons.

    S01E09 - Should White People Talk About Race?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 86:51


    In this episode, Luke forgets his homework, Travis reveals his Luke impression, and both discuss their cigarette sticker albums. We discuss Rationale by Rationale and Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge.

    S01E08 - Is There Racism In The US Justice System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 90:19


    In this episode, Travis breaks hearts during Tinder Marketing, Luke tries to copy Travis' homework, and we both get excited for our world tour. We discuss 13th by Ava DuVernay and Silent Alarm by Bloc Party.

    S01E07 - Is A Data Gap Killing Women?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 90:34


    In this episode, Luke solves his weeing issues, Travis reveals a dark truth about his German name, and we start to dream about our first post-lockdown podcast. We discuss Invisible Women by Caroline Criado-Perez, and When the Storms Would Come by Holy Holy.

    S01E06 - How Emotional Can One Film Make You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 88:26


    In this episode, Travis gives out fashion tips, Luke discusses his yearly emotion, and we finally get some new library additions. We discuss James Lawrence "The Iron Cowboy", Captain Fantastic, The Gentlemen, and Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not by Arctic Monkeys.

    S01E05 - Do You Give Too Many F*cks?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 81:42


    In this episode, Luke discusses his scientific theories, Travis forgets how women work, and both guys go over the latest Tinder marketing results. We discuss The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson and The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance.

    S01E04 - Would You Climb A Cliff With No Rope?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 64:11


    In this episode, Luke reveals some childhood trauma, Travis starts his Tinder marketing campaign, and both of us try to stick to the script. We discuss How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and Alex Honnold from Free Solo.

    S01E03 - What Is A Vegetable Extravaganza?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 66:25


    In this episode, Travis reveals his alter-ego, Luke struggles to find the words to describe his love for vegetables, and we both try to get to work out why Luke is still single. We discuss The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman, Total Life Forever by Foals, and Ron Finley the "Gangsta Gardener".

    S01E02 - What's Your Alter Ego?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 68:02


    In this episode, Luke reveals his innovative album reviewing technique, Travis confesses his love for Mumford And Sons, and both of us discuss our alter-egos. We discuss Sigh No More by Mumford & Sons, All These Countless Nights by Deaf Havana, and The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman.

    S01E01 - Who Is Travis Pepper?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 27:38


    In our first episode Travis and Luke explain who Travis Pepper really is and get our first recommendations, as well as our act, together.

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