What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin
Global 430 episodes Nov 12, 2026
Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin are back to solve your problems. In this podcast, they try to address listeners' issues, often with humorous and irreverent commentary. If they fail, they blame the EU or something else. Send your problems to nickandcarol@global.com and prepare to be happy (happiness not guaranteed). The podcast is a Global Production.
Episodes
A right palaver
In this episode, Nick is an engineer's mate, Carol has a new device and they help with helicopter parenting and with car names.
Out of space
In this episode, Nick is under attack from trees, Carol gets a delivery for winter, and they help with confusing computer messages and with mystery job adverts
What's the recipe today?
In this episode, Carol delivers another savage swipe, Nick reads a message from Guadeloupe, and they help with posh accents and with toaster settings
The Inconvenient Line
In this episode, Carol is on the attack, Nick takes cover, and they help with an electricity blackout, and with explaining the mysteries of life to a child.
It's a steep slope
In this episode, Nick has a recommendation for Carol, Carol tells him to stick it, and they help with getting compensation from an airline, and with learning to luge.
Master the plaster
In this episode, Carol as a restaurant nightmare, Nick has a phone call hanging over his head, and they help with decorating a rented flat, and with unfriending a friend.
Another savage swipe
In this episode, Carol finishes something and misses it already, Nick has her next project, and they help with buying used tech and with being pigeonholed
I know where I've been
In this episode, Nick makes sure not to bid in an auction, Carol can't believe the prices, and they help with bathroom designs and with a noisy wardrobe
Completely fully booked
In this episode, Nick goes to Gapland, Carol goes to Rainville and they help with the cost of fishing and with influencers who get freebies.
Wa'er
In this episode, Nick has a revelation about Carol, she attempts to brush it off, and they help with whether to take a promotion, and with finding meaty, tasty bacon.
Yum Yum
In this episode, Nick has trouble with some local recommendations, Carol has some urgent news, and they help with buying things from an online retailer and with talking in the gym.
Married with two tellies
In this episode, Carol gets a posh plumber, Nick has a hearing tip and they help with transferring old skills and with going to see a superstar DJ.
My pool's too deep
In this episode, Nick has a prediction for AI, Carol doesn't want to think about that and they help with bobbles and with holding hands in public
Too agreeable
In this episode, Nick has a new toy, Carol does not approve and they help with dragging a husband to a girly event and with what to take on an Arctic expedition
Pay attention!
In this episode, Carol looks forward to the dark ,Nick wants more light, and they help with charging electric cars and with activities that don't require much effort
It's an ex-plant
In this episode, Nick thinks about changing his power source, Carol does not approve, and they help with plants that have passed on, and with a demanding ex-husband.
The danger of a screw top
In this episode, Carol sees a human tide of influencers, Nick spots a melee of selfie takers and they help with screw top bottles and with customers who avoid paying
The stupid moron
In this episode, Carol hangs out in the lobby, Nick has an encounter with the Mafia, and they help with being upgraded and with re-entering the rat race.
Learning things
In this episode, Carol has a baked bean breakfast, Nick learns something about Hotel California and they help with paying for grown-up children's meals and how to cope with smart people.
A dictatorial monster
In this episode, Carol steps into the light, Nick questions fractions and they help with travel problems and kettles
Bin Bingo!
In this episode, Nick and Carol rate their summer and they help with getting a car on finance and with penny pinching
Doodling
In this episode, Carol has an eyebrow nightmare, Nick can't get in the house and they help with asking AI questions and with finding clippings.
Lift safety
In this episode, Nick has a car issue, Carol has a near-death experience, and they help with a bedding problem and with using the lift.
Pre-loved
In this episode, Nick has a question, Carol fails to answer, and they help with tubes of toothpaste and with scam callers.
On standby
In this episode, Nick and Carol are un-stunned by a celestial display, and the help with chipping in for petrol, and with pistachios that won't open
The kiss of death
In this episode, Nick and Carol strike again and they help with regional accents and with opening a fete.
Elsie touches a nerve
In this episode, Carol goes to the opera, Nick is asked for a donation, and they help with lying and with narcissists
Yacht-less
In this episode, Nick almost starves to death because of Gary Lineker, Carol has a story herself and they help with feeling down
Poop darts
In this episode, Nick has a problem with some wildlife, Carol has a solution that won't go down well with animal lovers, and they help with sleeping in the heat and with footballers.
Careless Neighbour
In this episode, Nick is concerned that Carol might be on fire, Carol assures him that's not so, and they help with some open windows and with packing for a holiday.
Obviously!
In this episode, Carol tries to download some software, Nick advises against it, and they help with old phrases and with taking care of the pennies.
Unnaturally papped
In this episode, Nick goes to the foot of his stairs, Carol wonders why, and they help with shopping trolleys and with paying contactless.
Smamf in the shade
In this episode, Carol sees a boring game, Nick agrees and they help with body lotions and with holidaying in Dubai
Buy me something expensive
In this episode, Carol and Nick give a 5 star review but don't get one back, and they help with an unwanted wedding invitation and with council requests
Where's Monty?
In this episode, Carol and Nick were counting fans, and they help with footballers spitting and with different uses of "different"
They pass this test!
In this episode, Carol doesn't need assistance, even though Nick is offering, and they help with going to the theatre and with anagrams
Dishevelled for ever
In this episode, Carol tries to guess the politician, Nick has to give her a clue and they help with big label old clothes, and with beards.
Ner, ner, ner, ner, ner
In this episode, Carol taps rubber, Nick is surprised at the cost and they help with tartan trolleys and with song cover versions.
The hairy things that tickle your gums
In this episode, Carol cleans her filter, Nick has some parking fine news and they help with being unsociable and with a friend's intolerance.
Crawling is the law
In this episode, Carol stresses on a road trip, Nick knows just how she feels, and they help with waiting for the green man and with local accents.
How much money do they need?
In this episode, Carol watches the match in French, Nick sees some TV adverts and they help with illness at work and with a driveway issue.
A massive woofer
In this episode, Carol looks at buying a new TV, Nick has some unrequested advice, and they help with drones and with buying magazines
A comfortable seat
In this episode, Carol accidentally plays in panto, Nick accidentally does a breakfast show and they help with musicals and with seeing signs.
Pavement poetry
In this episode, Carol filters the **** out, Nick drinks it neat and they help with falling asleep and with inheriting money.What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin is a Global Production
Happy clapping
In this episode, Carol goes to war in the garden, Nick hoists the white flag and they help with fibs, half truths and lies and with explaining bidets to a child.
The Space Hippy
In this episode, Carol goes stargazing, Nick wonders at The Moon and they help with "a problem" and with the secret to writing. This is a Global Production.
Chocolate on the bottom?
In this episode, Carol selects from the biscuit tin, Nick can't believe what she's chosen, and they help with misusing the word "may" and with balancing.
Daring to DIY
In this episode, Carol puts together a shelving unit, Nick takes doing it yourself to another level, and they help with drifting off while watching films and with cutting paper
What can Carol not do?
In this episode, Carol gets a delivery, Nick guesses what it is and they help with bed downsizing and with train platform displays.What's your problem is a Global Production
What are men like?
In this episode, Carol mentions some difficulty Nick had, despite Nick saying not to, and they help with re-naming the podcast and with turkey eggs.
Sick and cringe
In this episode, Carol is apologetic, Nick takes the blame, and they help with a Beatles attraction and with getting fined for drinking.What's Your Problem is a Global Production.
Going full Eurovision
In this episode, Carol is making a list, Nick isn't into that, and they help with creating a signature and with Photo-Me booths.What's your problem is Global Production.
Weird things in terrible places
In this episode, Carol knows someone who eats roadkill, Nick has seen the inside of their kitchen, and they help with funny titles and nasty plants.
Going dippy
In this episode, Carol forgets meeting Rhianna, Nick remembers Carol meeting Joan Rivers and they help with bad dog walkers and airline toilets
Knack or neck
In this episode, Carol works with a snooker star, Nick finds that "interesting", and they help with abbreviations and with going up a scary tower.What's your problem is a Global Production.
The grabby stick
In this episode, Carol is not looking forward to a major competition, Nick thinks the rest of us are looking forward to it too much, and they help with little red things on walls and with annoying sayings.
A history lesson
In this episode, Carol tries opera, Nick tries whistling and they help with hearing aids and with being a good ageWhat's Your Problem is a Global Production.
What are you doing with that tripod?
In this episode, Carol goes "bah", Nick goes "moo" and they help with finding a place in London and with toilet paper perforationsWhat's your problem? is a Global Production.
The woke tree
In this episode, Carol smells the strawberries, Nick tastes the avocados and they help with people getting along and with managing your money
Look...an emu!
In this episode, Carol chooses the no-talk option, Nick can only dream of being able to do that, and they help with renovating an old building and with filling the gaps in a conversation
Too real
In this episode, Carol takes 30 selfies, Nick snaps some blooms and they help with googling the doctor and with tea trays.
Nuclear rainbow tablets
In this episode, Carol thinks Nick has peaked, Nick begs to differ and the help with weather alerts and with stinky caddies.
She likes him for his mind!
In this episode, Carol goes fishing, Nick isn't biting, and they help with loud notifications and with mending things.
Peering through hair
In this episode, Carol takes an accidental selfie, Nick can't avoid seeing it, and they help with peeing on TV and with filling an extra seat.
Hot Quokka Action
In this episode, Carol gets out of the bath, Nick doesn't get in his and they help with not retiring and with very big numbers.
Clementines for stupid people
In this episode, Carol's jet-lag gets worse, Nick checks his settin's and they help with a mystery song and with saying "right".
Rude connotations
In this episode, Carol is getting over her jet-lag, Nick has advice for train companies and they help with saving the planet and with getting exhausted doing nothing.
We're back!
In this episode, Nick and Carol are very sorry, Carol has a Thai breakfast, Nick has a too rare burger and they help with celebrity deaths and with what people are singing.
We're on a break!
What's your problem is going on a short break. We should be back mid March.
Click clack, not thunk thunk
In this episode, Carol gets bad laminate, Nick has oddly quiet builders, and they help with a neighbourly question and with teaching grandma old tricks
The cleaner wears Gucci
In this episode, Carol has hers taken every night except Saturday, Nick has his done too early on Mondays, and they help with wild swimming and with picking a bag.
Captain Mainwaring says "no"
In this episode, Nick has had it up to here with a particular family, Carol thinks it is a plot, and they help with zips and websites that follow you.
Earworm alert!
In this episode, Nick can't get a song out of his head, Carol tires of the pressure to watch a certain TV programme, and they help with over-acting and with what to do with a camel.
Going to China on purpose
In this episode, Carol is not sympathetic, Nick makes up for that, and they help with fuelling your body as opposed to your car, and with saying too much.
Highbrow and intellectual
In this episode, Carol says she's not as sipper, Nick believes her, and they help with publishing a poem and with sitting properly.
Ticketed!
In this episode, Nick tries to appeal a fine, Carol guarantees his success, and they help with airline safety equipment and with gym etiquette
Nuh Hooz Ferra Swally?
In this episode, Nick cleans up after other people, Carol inspects the kitchenette, and they help with what to do if you missed 13 years and with two Doolittles.
Artificial stupidity
In this 400th edition, Nick sings Happy Birthday, Carol does a big clean, and they help with accidentally causing celebrities to expire and with people getting in the way on trains.
Carol "Three Dinners" McGiffin
In this episode, Carol gets her selfie sticks out, Nick turns around and says "Um", and they help with which side to sleep on and with paying by cheque.
The Giant Woofer
In this episode, Carol goes in and out, Nick goes up and down and they help with orienting a toilet roll and with a flirty boss.
