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Brad Blanks is one of Australia's most recognisable entertainment reporters. He is a TV personality, radio personality and has conducted over 5000 interviews with the world's biggest stars on the Red Carpet.  What a special episode this is as we got to sit down with Brad in the iconic Old Mates Pub in New York City and chat about his amazing career.  Brad shares how from a small country town in Victoria, Australia, he took a giant leap to head to New York City to pursue his dream. From hostel living and doing whatever he could to get by (and on air) to forging a 20+ year career...you'll hear it all.  We talk about his biggest celebrity interviews, how he snuck into Elton John's post Oscars party and some of the biggest stunts he has been able to pull off! Including a visit to the Clinton's house dressed as Monica Lewinsky!  Brad shares how the industry has changed, the art of the short form celebrity interview, how he has formed relationships even how to sneak in when you're uninvited!  Plus, we talk about the early days of Hamish & Andy, his friendship with Ricky Gervais and so much more in this episode full of laughs.  This one is a great story about the hustle, and we know you're going to love Brad's modest and giving personality.  Sit back and enjoy the one and only, Brad Blanks!    Follow Brad on Instagram @bradblanks  Check out his YouTube which includes many of his famous interviews @bradblanks  For more info, check out his website - Brad Blanks - Shooting Blanks    This episode is brought to you by Fleet Plant Hire Solutions. Head to www.fph.com.au for all your earth moving needs!  Buy, sell and trade Australian & U.S. Stocks with Australia's most downloaded trading app, Moomoo! - https://start.moomoo.com/0rG1rv Buy Bitcoin and over 500 cryptocurrencies for as little as $1 with Australia's most trusted Crypto trading platform, CoinSpot! Australian Crypto & Bitcoin Exchange, Crypto Trading | CoinSpot  Look good, smell good, feel good through Milkman's grooming products! www.milkmanaustralia.com (Use the code "Dosandd" for 20% off your first order)      Follow us on Instagram @dosandd_  Follow us on TikTok @dosandd  Watch & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here - Dos and D - YouTube Follow us on Facebook here - The Dos & D Show | Facebook  Questions & Enquiries - thedosanddshow@gmail.com 

Hamish joins Jill Upton and Simon Nash to chat about the Australian Christmas icon wine, the Sparkling Shiraz.@thewineshowaustralia @bestswines

It’s McKay on Sport as we head to the Feilding stock sale yards to ponder Hamish’s 2025 Ag Sports Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From huge diplomatic fallouts, to political assassinations, to historic jewellery heists, 2025 has been a HUGE year for international news. Hamish and Geraldine reflect on the most shocking moments and are joined by Foreign Policy's Editor-in-Chief and host of FP Live Ravi Agrawal to discuss the trendlines that have defined the year. Plus, we announce some big news about Global Roaming in 2026... Recommendations: Geraldine Doogue: Ken Burns' The American Revolution on SBS on DemandRobert Manne - SubstackHamish Macdonald: Global Roaming's Summer Series: Getting Lucky... AgainGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

In this week's episode of The Weekly Grill - our final episode for 2025 - host Kerry Lonergan sits down with  newly elected president of the National Farmers Federation, Hamish Macintyre.   In this wide ranging discussion Kerry quizzes new president about: The immediate priorities for the NFF Potential NFF constitutional changes Climate and emissions and the NFF's environmental arrangements with the Greens The global supply chain The availability and affordability of Australian diesel supplies The European Union Energy costs Skilled labour challenges and housing affordability in rural and regional Australia … and more The Weekly Grill will return in 2026. Until then, have a safe Christmas break and all the best for the new year.   The Weekly Grill is brought to listeners by Rhinogard and Bovi-Shield MH-One - the One Shot, One Spray, One Time BRD Vaccines by Zoetis.  

Hamish & Andy vs. The People. Take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz! Ep 1 Out now! New quizzes drop every Thursday over in the "Hamish & Andy Plus +" feed. Listen to Ep 1 Here

As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.

Take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz!New quizzes drop every Thursday right here in the Hamish & Andy Plus + feed.

This is your chance to take on Hamish & Andy in the Ultimate Summer Quiz! In this first episode, the boys establish the ground rules with quizmaster Magic Mike and, in true Hamish & Andy fashion, turn on him during the Brain Buster!

An urban planner says the Government's RMA reforms are well overdue. It's unveiled plans to replace current Resource Management Act laws with two new pieces of legislation, one for the environment and one for planning. It sets clear limits on council regulations and is expected to save $13 billion in consenting costs. Mt Hobson Group Director Hamish Firth told Kerre Woodham we've been bungling along with a system that results in us all having horror stories. He says there's continuous subjectivity in the Resource Management Act, and the Government's doing the right thing in replacing it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamish and John return for the first time since Wilfried Nancy's appointment to discuss another dramatic week for Celtic Football Club this season.There are a lot of early verdicts on Nancy, but is it just irrelevant noise? And what can we actually take away from the 2-1 defeat to Hearts?

In this week's Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish dive into one of the biggest, stickiest, most awkward questions in sobriety: Can I actually trust myself again?Vic opens up about those final blurry days of drinking when she couldn't even trust herself to say “no” to a jelly baby, let alone a vodka soda. Hamish admits he's never trusted Vic with a map, a tech problem, or his childhood sticker collection — fair enough. But what happens when that mistrust is turned inward?Together, they unpack how alcohol chips away at your self-belief, how broken promises and panic attacks can shrink your life, and why sobriety is less about perfection and more about proving (slowly, quietly, consistently) that you've got your own back again.Expect awkward confessions, tips for rebuilding trust with yourself and others, a bit of trust trauma from the 1980s, and a brand new Sober Awkward anthem from listener Sean, who just celebrated 1 year sober (you legend, mate!). Check out Seans band @conflictmanagerband Oh, there is some awful and somewhat offensive chat about rims.Of course there is.Enjoy!!!A#SoberAwkward #SoberCurious #Trust #WhoIsDrivingYou #SoberPodcast #AFLife #Hangxiety #ModerationIsAMyth #SobrietyWins #CraigDavidKnows

Minister of Agriculture (and Forestry) on Ikea planting trees in Hawke’s Bay, and his next trade trip to India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for McKay on Sport. Today, we catch up with a Newstalk ZB Sport newsreader, who’s in Hagley Park for day four of the test against the West Indies. Plus, his commentary on the Ashes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer panel comprised the 2024 Young Farmer of the Year and the 2019 Young Farmer of the Year. They talk about the milk price and what inspires them to get out and achieve in the ag sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our weatherman from Earth Sciences NZ on the December forecast, where things are heating up across the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this punchy ScaleUp Radio Shorts episode, Kevin Brent and Granger Forson take a deep dive into two recent ScaleUp Radio conversations, one with Hamish Yates, founder of Neptune Infrastructure Associates, and the other with Steve Johnson, MD of Scaling Sales. At first glance, managing offshore wind farms and building a sales team might seem worlds apart. But when it comes to scaling, the core principles of focus, systems, and people are universal.

Answering some common objections to being a church member.

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Hamish, Andy and Jack head to Mildura to test the security of small business accounting firm DHM Partners. With months of planning and full approval from boss Rob, the boys attempt a grand theft auto–style art heist: steal the company Suzuki Swift and nab a stairwell painting without being detected. Expect questionable disguises, bold plans, and the chaos only the trio can deliver. This is BURG BOYS!

Scottish winter climbing activist and photographer Hamish Frost traces his career in the outdoors, thinks about his art and delves into his experience of coming out in the world of climbing.

INTERVIEW: Mic Sure, Te Kahui & Assorted Hamish on Show Down At The Crown Round 2 by Zac Hoffman on Radio One 91FM Dunedin

We get a weather update from our man at weatherwatch.co.nz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We head to the Manawatū to catch up with the stud co-owner and breeding manager at Glengarry Poll Dorset for an update on the stud’s 59th annual sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers’ arable group chairman on a surge in dairy conversions in Canterbury, as low wheat prices and a high milk payout tempt growers to swap crops for milk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a closer look at why the GDT index hasn’t been positive since mid-August.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Opposition leader discusses Labour’s policy priorities and rural healthcare plans. Plus, his recent engagement, and how he rates the Labour Party Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

So, you think you're in control of your drinking. You've got rules. You don't drink before midday. You smashed Dry July. You're not as bad as your mate Dave. But deep down… is alcohol really calling the shots?In this episode, Vic and Hamish rewind the clock to those sneaky early days when they both tried to prove they were totally in control of their drinking — spoiler alert: they weren't. From imaginary dance careers to strategic night out planning, they share the lies we tell ourselves to keep drinking, and why it's so damn hard to see the truth until it slaps you in the face.They also dig into the science of control (hello, dopamine), introduce you to “alcohol myopia” (yes, it's a thing), and reveal the moment they each realised who was really behind the wheel. Plus, red flags to look out for, a reality check on moderation, and the challenge that might just change your life.Come for the banter, stay for the bash-on-the-head truth bombs.Let's take back control — together. (Say in an American accent please!)#SoberAwkward #SoberCurious #TakeBackControl #WhoIsDrivingYou #SoberPodcast #AFLife #Hangxiety #ModerationIsAMyth #SobrietyWins #CraigDavidKnows

Live from the Feilding Stock Yards (or is he?), it’s McKay on Sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone thought this was a peter-out, but no - the Burg Boys are back! The boys release the unredacted details of the heist from deep inside the Burg Bunker. And with this being the second-last episode of the year, a few loose ends are tied up - including one that’s spanned well over a decade. The boys thought this day would NEVER come! 1. Plans from the Burg Bunker 2. Loose ends and Hamish’s Uganda story 3. Dimmies and Tinnies health stars 4. The People’s Bitcoin

Send us a textGary brings you highlights from the recent Lowland and Border Pipers' Society gathering in Dunkeld, Perthshire.PlaylistFinlay MacDonald, Fionnlagh  Mac A Phiocair, John Saunders and Sarah Hanniffy with Annie's New Heart, Turf Lodge from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Ian Kinnear with The Bloody Fields of Flanders and Lochanside from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Rhiona Sidley, Stuart Letford and Tom Rust with MacCrimmon's Lament from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Kyle Howie and  Liam Manion with  The Red Coat, Cuttie's Wedding, Because He Was A Bonny Lad, Cape Breton Fiddler's Welcome, The Contradiction and The Gladstone Reel from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Jeremy Kingsbury with Parcel of Rogues and the Surprise from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair with the Rolling Wave Set from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Fionnlaigh Mac a Phiocair and Sarah Hanniffy with a Gaelic Song from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Finlay MacDonald with Breton Tunes from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy Kingsbury. Hamish and Fin Moore with Thinkan an Daean (poem), Mary's Tune and the Mill Mill O from the LPBS Gathering, Dunkeld, November 2025, Recorded by Jeremy KingsburyLinksJeremy Kingsbury's Weetootwaag's Bagpipe and History Podcast Support the show

The most petty and ill informed podcast in the world. Who do you want to face the World Cup? Top 5 Scotland goals ever! Where were you when history was made? Terracing Teaser, Breakfast XI. Martin Geissler and Niall and Hamish from Vlure join Stuart Cosgrove and Tam Cowan.

This week, things get steamy… or rather, extremely awkward, as Vic and Hamish dive into the sweaty, slippery world of sex and sobriety. From brewer's droop and boozy blunders to the awkward reality of sober intimacy, this episode explores how alcohol shaped our sex lives — and what happens when the booze is gone and the lights are on.Vic shares how lager gave her false confidence and a free pass to the “downstairs disco,” while Hamish confesses his reliance on Dutch courage to even make a move. Together, they unpack the myths around alcohol and sex, laugh about some deeply mortifying bedroom misadventures, and explore how connection changes when you're sober, present, and fully clothed until at least 9:15pm.With raw honesty, community confessions, and more innuendos than should be legally allowed, this episode is for anyone navigating sex in sobriety, whether you're avoiding it, faking it, missing it, or finally starting to enjoy it.It's awkward, it's real, and it's very, very Sober Awkward.

McKay talks to Mackay on McKay on Sport from the Feilding sale yards. Today we discuss the AB's Vs Wales, Ruben Love selected (how good) and Lio-Willie on the bench. The Ashes - can hardly name any of the players, but there's something about the Ashes - sold out in Perth! And have we got the right coach for the Silver Ferns? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andy compares the number of contacts he and the boys have in their phones, leading them to dive into their Uber stats. A sneaky loophole in the mandated break is uncovered, prompting the announcement of Hamish & Andy Plus+ and the very festive Quizmas Time, coming this December. Magic Mike absolves himself of a trivia scam before his debut as Trivia Master. Hamish revisits peak free-to-air TV in the ’90s and early 2000s. Plus, the final Gusto Check of the year! 1. Optometrist gusto check 2. Uber stats 3. Quizmas Time with Magic Mike 4. 90’s TV

Day 1,363.Today, after a 17-year-old girl was killed and 9 others injured in an overnight Russian missile attack in Kharkiv Oblast, we return to the dire situation in Pokrovsk, before asking why Vladimir Putin is targeting his own war cheerleaders in his latest clampdown. Then we look at the First World War medical condition being reported on the frontlines in Ukraine, and hear from an American serving in the Ukrainian army.ContributorsFrancis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Verity Bowman (Journalist). @VerityBowman on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on x.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Gas gangrene returns to Ukraine in echoes of First World War trench warfare (Verity in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/terror-and-security/gas-gangrene-ukraine-war-russia-trenches-europe/ ‘Coffin on wheels' saves wounded Ukrainian soldier from no-man's land (Verity in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/robot-coffin-on-wheels-saves-ukrainian-soldier-trapped/ Russia suspected of blowing up Polish railway line (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/17/russia-suspected-of-blowing-up-polish-railway-line-ukraine/ Putin goes after his own war cheerleaders (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/11/16/putin-goes-after-his-own-war-cheerleaders/ Putin is eating his own supporters. This is how dictators fall (Hamish in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/11/17/putin-z-bloggers-suppression-supporters-russia-war-ukraine/ Key government representatives advise Zelensky to release Yermak (Ukrainian Pravda):https://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2025/11/18/8007753/ EU eyes €90 Billion Ukraine grant (Bloomberg):https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-17/eu-pitches-90-billion-ukraine-grant-if-russian-asset-loan-fails Construction Accelerates at Planned Russian Navy Base (Bellingcat):https://www.bellingcat.com/news/uk-and-europe/2024/07/30/construction-accelerates-at-planned-russian-navy-base-in-disputed-abkhazia/LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic finally tells Hamish everything about the jungle retreat, and no, it wasn't a cult, no white robes, and absolutely no seduction attempts (apparently). Instead, fifteen strangers arrived in Thailand and fifteen new mates walked out, bonded by rainy boat trips, sweaty boxing classes, lots of yoga, a quiz night that got wildly out of hand, and a whole lot of belly laughs. Oh, and some people that really get it!In this episode, Vic and Hamish explore why finding your sober people is such a game changer. When you quit drinking, you don't just lose the booze, you can lose belonging, confidence, and your old social world. Sober mates fill that gap. They get you, steady you, calm your nervous system, and make you laugh in a way you actually remember the next day. They make sobriety feel less lonely and a whole lot more fun.Vic also shares the big realisation she had in the jungle: the magic wasn't the retreat itself, it was being completely, unapologetically herself around people who were doing the same. No pretending. No performing. Just real connection. So, if you are feeling like a sober billy no mates, have a listen to todays episode, it's packed with ways you can fill your sobriety not just with fizzy water, but also with a few magic sober mates that really see you and your glorious awkwardness!!Oh and there is a bit of Craig David action as per usual. Enjoy!

Hamish admits to a grave mistake he made during last week’s award ceremony for the “Most Irrelevant Purchase” in his family’s household. The boys belt out some tunes in the final Jingle Joust of the year. Hamish investigates the fine print behind the “unlimited” popcorn offer at the cinemas, and everyone’s favourite cleaning game returns - “The Lady of Stain!”. 1. Irrelevant purchase retraction 2. Jingle joust 3. Unlimited popcorn 4. The Lady of Stain

10 year-old Hamish hears his bespoke Red Arrow Double Digits birthday shout out, expertly performed by Greg whilst airbourne, upside down, doing a loop de loop! Roisin Hastie returns to Radio 1 for Fact Controller, boss man, Shelley takes on Yesterday's Quiz and the nation bares all with more online meeting mishaps! Plus, it's Thurs-waaayyy! Wehaaayyy!

After a weekend clean-up, Hamish hosts the awards for “Most Irrelevant Purchases” in the Foster-Blake household. More of you Upset Andy, and Power Moves features one for Facebook Marketplace enthusiasts. Hamish proudly declares himself an “angel,” and the boys take “ball golf” very seriously - including a full-course ring-around. Plus, Andy admits how Bec got one over on him. 1. Irrelevant purchases awards 2. Power moves 3. Hamish the angel 4. Upset Andy 5. Ball golf 6. Bec power moves Andy

Coinneach Rankin and Hamish Macleod are both climbers and filmmakers who make the series Dàna on BBC Alba in which they capture their adventures in the outdoors. They discuss their approach to adventuring, filmmaking and the Gaelic language and landscape.

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish accidentally create an entire episode about wanking… well, sort of. What started as a heartfelt chat about emotional coping mechanisms somehow spiralled into the world's most awkward discussion about alone time, saunas, and self-soothing — in every sense of the word.Inspired by a quote from Elle Macpherson's autobiography “Stop focusing on the problem and start focusing on the solution” the duo explore what it really means to cope without booze. From rage walks and cold plunges to routines, therapy, and slightly questionable spa habits, they break down how to survive life's chaos without pouring a drink (or crying into one).Vic shares a very uninspiring story about having a cup of tea and Hamish tells us all about being dull and how his routine helps him feel safe. Expect belly laughs, awkward honesty, and the occasional over-share as Vic and Hamish prove that emotional growth is messy, funny, and occasionally involves a flannel.

Read transcriptWelcome, mechanical marvels and atomic adventurers! This week on Play Comics, we're firing up our reactor cores and diving headfirst into the absolutely electrifying world of Astro Boy Omega Factor for the Game Boy Advance – because apparently someone at Banpresto looked at Osamu Tezuka's groundbreaking manga and thought, “You know what this 1950s icon needs? A portable fighting game experience where he punches evil robots directly in their non-existent feelings.” Released in 2003, this 2D brawler took the mighty atom himself and somehow convinced an entire development team that what fans REALLY wanted was the chance to mash buttons while watching our favorite nuclear-powered pint-sized hero exchange haymakers with increasingly ridiculous mechanical adversaries. Sure, the original manga was about philosophical questions of robot rights and what it means to be human, but why dwell on existential dread when you could just… punch things? Joining us for this high-voltage episode is Hamish Steele from Super Mario Moment – a man who knows a thing or two about platform and fighting game mechanics, though probably with significantly fewer isotope-based superpowers than Astro Boy packs. Together, we'll explore whether this GBA adaptation captured the essence of Tezuka's revolutionary creation or if it just left us feeling like we'd been on the receiving end of one of Astro Boy's arm cannons. So charge up your atomic energy reserves, practice your most devastating uppercut, and prepare for an episode that's absolutely radiating with gaming chaos. Will this manga adaptation prove to be a shining beacon of handheld excellence, or will it fizzle out faster than Astro's battery in a poorly designed dungeon? Time to find out if this portable pugilist belongs in the Hall of Mighty Adaptations or the scrapheap of forgotten GBA obscurities! Learn such things as: Should we be concerned that a 50,000 horsepower robot is solving all his problems with his fists instead of, you know, actual diplomacy? How many obscure Astro Boy villains can one GBA cartridge possibly hold before it achieves sentience? How many different episodes will at least partially focus on a character's butt? And so much more! You can Hamish on BlueSky @HamishSteele, his website HamishSteele.co.UK, and his podcast Super Mario Moment. If you want to get your hands on some of his books then go grab Go-Man: Champion of Earth or any of the DeadEndia series in The Watcher's Test, The Broken Halo, and The Divine Order. If you want to be a guest on the show please check out the Be a A Guest on the Show page and let me know what you're interested in. If you want to help support the show check out the Play Comics Patreon page or head over to the Support page if you want to go another route. You can also check out the Play Comics Merch Store. Play Comics is part of the Gonna Geek Network, which is a wonderful collection of geeky podcasts. Be sure to check out the other shows on Gonna Geek if you need more of a nerd fix. You can find Play Comics @playcomics.bsky.social on Bluesky. A big thanks to Distant Echos and D'ohmance Dawn for the promos today. Intro/Outro Music by Backing Track, who is very disappointed in me for not asking about Astro Boy's relationship to Astro Man. Support Play Comics by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/playcomics Check out our podcast host, Pinecast. Start your own podcast for free with no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-89f00a for 40% off for 4 months, and support Play Comics.

Segment Sleuth puts a French podcast under the microscope after it went viral internationally for outright copying one of our segments! After being blown away by China’s next-level efficiency on his annual golf trip, Andy grills their fast-and-loose mate Horgs about the dumb stuff he got up to on the trip. Hamish needs you to know that he's STILL playing the parking game, and the boys’ favourite human actor Jeremy Irvine leaves the show a shocking voicemail. Meanwhile, Hamish gets us thinking about who we’d consider a truly beloved celebrity. 1. Super Cool Podcast 2. Horgs in China 3. The parking game 4. Beloved celebrities 5. Jeremy Irvine voice memo

This week Vic and Hamish go full Halloween mode, but instead of fake cobwebs and plastic skeletons, they're serving up the truly terrifying stuff: the cold, hard facts about booze. From death tolls that rival horror films, to drink-driving disasters, to long-term health risks that make your liver want to pack its bags and leave, they're laying it all bare.Why? Because sometimes the only way to spark change is to scare the pants off you. Expect stats, stories, dark humour, and a few dodgy Dracula impressions as they dive into the big picture (alcohol-related deaths), the immediate dangers (accidents, violence, dodgy exes), and the long-term risks (yep, the big C). Oh and Vic reveals that one of her favourite pastimes is scaring children...It's the spookiest episode of Sober Awkward yet, but don't worry, there's hope at the end. Sobriety doesn't just remove the horror, it gives you the happy ending you didn't know you needed. (not that sort of happy ending)Enjoy!

Day 1,338.Today, as Donald Trump unveils sweeping new sanctions on Russia's energy giants, we analyse what recent developments reveal about the shifting power dynamics between Moscow and Washington. We also investigate an alleged Russian war crime in Donetsk and what it exposes about the brutal nature of the fighting there, before exploring why NATO nations continue to pour vast resources into tank production and modernisation.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Memphis Barker (Senior Foreign Correspondent). @memphisbarker on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Trump's sanctions put him on a warpath with Russia, says Medvedev (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/politics/2025/10/22/trump-russia-oil-sanctions-putin/ Bodies strewn across Pokrovsk reveal horror of Russian war crimes (Memphis Barker in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/22/bodies-strewn-pokrovsk-horror-russian-war-crimes-ukraine/ The man with the worst job in Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/10/23/man-with-worst-job-in-ukraine/ Russian commander ordered troops to shoot Ukrainian civilians near Pokrovsk, radio intercept suggests (Kyiv Independent):https://kyivindependent.com/russian-commander-ordered-troops-to-kill-civilians-in-pokrovsk-hur-intercepted-call-says/ U.S. Lifts Key Restriction on Ukraine's Use of European Long-Range Missiles (Wall Street Journal):https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-lifts-key-restriction-on-ukraines-use-of-western-long-range-missiles-5a15c12d?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_1 How tanks are evolving in Ukraine (New York Times):https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/08/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-drones-tanks-military.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack reveals a HUGE development that’s been 10 years in the making! We’ve been sent some killer Power Moves - including one that’s perfect for dog owners. Andy’s discovered what might be the next-level upgrade to the AirPods Pro 3, taking their translating powers even further. Meanwhile, Hamish and Zoë reckon they’ve found a “banana portal” in a small country town - a place that mysteriously caters to the Blake family’s confectionery needs. 1. Jack's bitcoin recovery 2. Power moves 3. AirPods Pro 3 + 4. The banana chocolate portal

This week on Sober Awkward, Vic and Hamish take on the gut-punch topic of wasted time... all those years lost to hangovers, hangxiety, dodgy decisions, and “just one more” nights that turned into blurry weekends. From poo-in-the-bed confessions (yes, really) to real talk about shame, regret, and reclaiming your hours, they dig into how sobriety gives you back the one thing booze quietly steals - time. Expect plenty of laughs, stats that'll make your jaw drop (spoiler: you've probably lost years to hangovers), and a whole lot of truth about how to use your sober clarity to build the life you were actually meant to live.It's not about mourning the time you lost, it's about making the most of the time you've got left. So, grab a sick bucket and get ready for some cheesy quotes and way too much poopy talk.Oh, and one last thing, if you can fit five Lindt balls in between each of your toes, Hamish wants to hear from you… preferably not with photos.Enjoy!

Day 1,329.Today, as Donald Trump vows to harness the momentum of the Gaza ceasefire to bring peace to Ukraine, we examine global reaction – or the striking silence – after a UN convoy was attacked by Russian forces. Then we assess reports of a possible chemical weapons attack in Donetsk and take a deep dive into stories emerging from inside Russia – revealing the cracks in its economy and the growing strains within its society.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Hamish de Bretton-Gordon (Chemical Weapons Expert and Former Tank Commander). @hamishdbg on X.James Kilner (Former Telegraph Russia Correspondant). @jkjourno on X.MORE TICKETS JUST RELEASED FOR 'UKRAINE: THE LATEST' LIVE, IN-PERSON:Join us for an in-person discussion and Q&A at the distinguished Honourable Artillery Company in London on 22nd October starting at 7pm.Our panel includes General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of UK Joint Forces Command and latterly one of the authors of Britain's Strategic Defence Review, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House think tank. Tickets are open to everybody and can be purchased at: https://www.squadup.com/events/ukraineliveSIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Trump: Now let's end the Ukraine war (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/trump-threatens-putin-sending-tomahawks/Frontline report: Ukraine's kill zone takes shape in Sumy Oblast—Russians trapped in Yunakivka say hope is gone (Euromaidan):https://euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/12/frontline-report-ukraines-kill-zone-takes-shape-in-sumy-oblast-russians-trapped-in-yunakivka-say-hope-is-gone/UN CONVOY CAME UNDER ATTACK WHILE DELIVERING AID TO A FRONT-LINE COMMUNITY IN THE KHERSON REGION (United Nations):https://ukraine.un.org/en/303211-un-convoy-came-under-attack-while-delivering-aid-front-line-community-kherson-region Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.