What's All This Then with Charlotte McDonnell and Libby Watson
Charlotte McDonnell and Libby Watson 71 episodes Nov 9, 2026
A podcast about Britain, hosted by Charlotte McDonnell and Libby Watson. The show explores British culture, politics, and everyday life from their unique perspectives. Expect witty commentary and insightful discussions on topics relevant to the UK. Produced independently and distributed via Acast.
Episodes
Alton Towers with Jason Sheridan
Arrrghhhh oh nooo me sausage roll fell out of me bleedin bloomers! Is what a British guy says when he's on a rollercoaster at Alton Towers. We're joined by Jason Sheridan of Podcast: The Ride to talk about Britain's largest theme park, Alton Towers, and it seems a bit rubbish, maybe? Huh? Something in Britain is a bit shit??? Plus, do British people ACTUALLY like queuing?Support us at
Coronation Street with Dave Holmes
You're not me bloody mum! I'm YOUR bloody mum! Is the kind of thing they're probably saying on Coronation Street. We're joined by Corrie lover Dave Holmes, the host of the podcast International Waters, to discuss the longest-running soap opera, the terrible things that happen to its characters, and why it's probably better than What The Kids Are Watching These Days. Plus, the r
UNLOCKED! Finest 26: Ghostwatch with Brendan James
We wanted a week off, so for the main feed this week, we're unlocking one of our favorite Finest episodes! If you like this one, consider joining our Patreon to get access to 75 more of these beauties (and a brand new episode this Thursday with David Sims!).What if the BBC made you think ghosts was real and Michael Bloody Parkinson got killed by 'em? This is the question posed and answered
The Wicker Man with Max Read
Arrrroughuhuhhghhhh that sucks! Stop it that sucks! Is what I'd say if I was stuck in the Wicker Man, probably through some mistaken identity, because I would've just left those guys alone with their fruit if I'm honest. We're joined by Max Read, author of Read Max, to discuss the classic British horror film and Christopher Lee's excellent big hair. Plus, the gurning champnions
Neopets with Alec Robbins
Neoneo, neo! Neo! Is the kind of thing Neopets would say if they were Pokemon, but of course they are not as good as Pokemon. They are just PNGs on a webpage. And there are millions of them rotting away in locked accounts. We're joined by return guest Alec Robbins, author of CRIMEHOT and narrative director at Squanch Games, to discuss the early 2000s browser game sensation. Back when you liter
Boohbah with Jamie Loftus
Bing Bong Boohbah! Is not what any of the Boohbahs would say because that's not one of their names but I don't honestly remember what their names are. Bibbo? Something like that. We're joined by Jamie Loftus, host of the Bechdel Cast and author of the book Raw Dog and the forthcoming novel The Tower, plus like forty billion other things, to discuss the Teletubbies' weird cousin Boo
Keeping Up Appearances with Demi Lardner
NOT ON MY FINE CHINA!!! Is what I'd say if you were putting your bloody nasty chips and minging gravy on my beautiful inherited dishware, and also I was Hyacinth Bucket. Which I'm not, because, as you know, I'm NOT posh. We're joined by our Third Bird and the creator and host of So You Wanna Win A Penis Pump, Demi Lardner, to discuss a classic and iconic British sitcom. Plus, a two
Geordie Shore with Will Weldon
Whey aye man, I'm feelin' proper mortal! Is a phrase probably used 10000 times throughout the 26 seasons of Geordie Shore. We're joined by podcaster Will Weldon, host of I Hate Bill Maher, to discuss a truly nasty reality show where Geordies get drunk and, occasionally, suck off a dildo. Plus, that time a guy broke into Buckingham Palace (twice).Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekl
Mumsnet with Mike Hale
"Hello and welcome to A Picture Of A Nice Rabbit Dot Com!" Is what should be occupying the sever space currently held by Mumsnet. We're joined by the host of Your Kickstarter Sucks that we haven't had on the show yet, Mike "dogboner" Hale, to discuss Mumsnet, the home of British transphobia, general mass psychosis, and questions about how a husband should clean his penis. Plus, whatever happened t
Oasis with Patrick Willems
TODAY is gonna be the day that they're gonna... cover Oasis? Is what you're saying reading this right now, on your phone probably. We're joined by filmmaker and YouTube essayist Patrick Willems to discuss the mad Manc lads, their crazy relationship, and whether Wonderwall is good despite being played every hour in every pub on Earth. Plus, why is Britain's symbol a lion, if there are no lions to b
Monty Python with Kendra Wells
And now for something completely CRAZY!! Is what I would have said in the room with the Python lads and they would've looked at me like, who let this idiot in here? We're joined by our friend Kendra Wells, author of the book Real Hero Shit 2: Harder Than It Looks (BUY IT), to discuss the complicated legacy of Monty Python. Random Humor: All Their Fault? Plus, a poll on Britain's favorite ice cream
Springwatch with Liz Clayton Fuller
Oh well never mind!! Is what I'd say if I was one of the hosts of Springwatch when the foxes we were meant to see yet again did not show up. But that's alright, isn't it, because we're British. We're joined by Liz Clayton Fuller, aka ipaintbirbs, to discuss Springwatch, the show that makes BBC stand for Boring Bird Content. But we love it anyway. Plus, the saga of Dobby's grave.Support us at patre
Virgin with Riley Quinn
No!!! NO!!!! Is what you'd be saying when we make the "Virgin Wines, those are your wines right" joke for the 100th time. We're joined by Riley Quinn, host of Trashfuture and No Gods No Mayors, to discuss Virgin, the mega-hip mega-corporation of the 90s. Richard Branson: Twat? Yes! Plus, why do we call pounds quid?Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too!
Paddington with Amelia Marino
Say your prayers, scumbag! Is what I'd say if I saw Paddington. It's on sight, buddy. Stupid coat. "Oh I'm so nice and sweet and I ruin everything for everyone." Gimme a break. We're joined by Doughboys producer Amelia Marino to discuss everyone's favorite little sweet bear, and wonder why we're so hateful towards him. Plus, we reluctantly explain Count Binface.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallth
McDonald's UK with the Doughboys
Hey buddy, do you have hot salad here? Is what Nick Wiger would say if he walked into a British McDonald's, and the staff would be like u wot? For the last episode of America Month, Libby's in the Headgum studio (and Charlotte is beamed in via The Internet) with Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell. Wait a tick, that's The Doughboys?! We discuss Bigguns, dirty sodas, and grits before reviewing McDonald's
Emo with Katy Fishell
MOMMM I NEED MY SKINNY JEANS NOWWWWW! Is what you said when you were 15 probably, but now it's all "big jeans," I think, or maybe we're coming back around to skinny jeans again? I don't know, I'm 36. We're joined by our good friend and return guest Katy Fishell to continue America Month with a discussion of Emo music and culture. Remember the studded belts LOL. Plus, were cornflakes invented to st
Grand Theft Auto with Lucy James
Ahh noo my bloody car! It's got my things in it! Is what you'd say if you were an NPC in GTA and I just nicked your fucking ride, mate, and it's mine now. We're continuing America Month with a discussion of Grand Theft Auto, and we're joined by games journalist Lucy James (lookingfor.game) to ask: Is it American, or is it British? Or wot? Plus, the Condom Capital Of The World.Support us at patreon
The Simpsons with Bill Oakley
It's fannntastic! Is what Troy McClure would say about this episode while showing Selma around his house, which also features a big hot flat rock for Jubjub, in the excellent episode A Fish Called Selma. We're kicking off America Month with the legendary Bill Oakley, former writer and showrunner on the Simpsons (during the good years), to discuss Libby's Favorite TV Show. Plus, husband calling at
Top Gear with Chef Kevin
[Something terrible I would never say, because I'm not a twat] is what I'd say if I was one of the hosts of Top Gear. We're joined by the guy who produces all the good podcasts—including his own new show, Let Us Cook—the one and only Chef Kevin, to discuss a car show that had the brilliant concept "what if we talked about cars, but we were also anti-woke?" Plus, the Great Stink of the Thames.Suppo
Diddy Kong Racing with Ricky Peacock
Heeheehoohoohaha...hahaoooheehee! Is what you'd say if you were one of the creepy laughing kids from the start of Diddy Kong Racing. We're joined by streamer and friend of the show Ricky Peacock to discuss another bloody good Rare game, and how much obviously better than Mario Kart 64 it is. Plus, the Cerne Abbas Man gets castrated by a cheese company.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for
Butties with David Roth
Huhuhuhuh butt. Is what you'd say if you were childishly amused by the name of a perfectly normal sandwich. We're talking butties with David Roth, of Defector and The Distraction, and asking: What makes a butty a butty? We don't totally know, to be honest, but we do like them. Plus, Libby's World Cup Update.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Follow
The Spice Girls with Josh Gondelman
Zig, ah, zum... Zim? Is what I'd be saying if I was trying to remember what The Spice Girls said but I had like a head injury or something. We're joined by comedian and writer Josh Gondelman to discuss the 90s' most famous girlbosses, but actually maybe in an alright way, we think? Plus, one woman's fight to keep her gorilla.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and
Jacket Potatoes with Bobby Finger
EXTRA beans for me mate! Is what I'd say if I was clearly being filmed while ordering at Spud Lads or whatever that place is called. The one you've seen on TikTok. We're joined by the one and only Bobby Finger, proper published novelist and host of Who? Weekly, to discuss Britain's most viral food: Jacket potatoes. You might call them "baked" potatoes, but we have our own adorable little word for
Manchester United with Chris James
Bloody... football! Is what I'd say if you asked me for my opinion on the current Manchester United squad. We're joined by Chris James of Guys to discuss what we can all agree is the Main Football Team of the United Kingdom. Plus, why do we call it football not soccer, and does anyone actually care about that?Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Foll
The Inbetweeners with Jake Ellenbogen
Podcast wanker! Is what one of these nasty little cretins would shout at you if you were walking by minding your own business with your Airpods in, chuckling to our funny little jokes. We're joined by Everything Now Show's Jake Ellenbogen to discuss The Inbetweeners, a British sitcom that has aged like a bag of Marmite sandwiches in the boot of a Volkswagen Polo. Plus, what's the second-most famou
HP Sauce with David Sims
Splourrrrp! Is the sound of some yummy HP sauce being added to your bacon sarnie. We're joined by returning guest and fan fave David Sims, the host of Blank Check, who went above and beyond by actually making a bacon sandwich with HP sauce for this episode. Plus, what happened to the Trafalgar Square pigeons?Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Follo
High Tea with Ally Beardsley
It is four o'clock in the afternoon I must stop what I am doing immediately and find a table of small sandwiches and cakes NOW! Is probably what you think British people say every day, right? You fool. We're talking high tea (more accurately 'afternoon tea') with Ally Beardsley, from the podcast Gender Spiral and Dimension 20. Plus, which American actor has done the worst British accent?Support us
King Arthur with @DeadBlossomJesse
Oi, that watery bint's got me sword! Is what King Arthur might have said when he met the Lady of the Lake. I think. We're joined by podcaster and streamer DeadBlossomJesse to discuss the tale of King Arthur, mostly through the lens of the bonkers 1981 film Excalibur. Plus, the sad demise of Gentleman's Relish.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Foll
James Bond with Ahsohn Williams
Dangdalaladangdang, dang dang dang dangdalaladang dang... and so on, is what I say when I'm being the James Bond tune. We're talking The Most Annoying Spy In The World with comedian Ahsohn Williams, who also made us do our poshest accents for kicks. Plus, why don't British people care about going to the moon?Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Follo
Chavs with Eli Yudin
Hello! Is something a chav might say. Oh you don't think that's right? Examine your assumptions, you snob. We're joined by comedian and podcaster Eli Yudin (What A Time To Be Alive, twitch.tv/pig_dog) to discuss chavs. What is the stereotype and what is the reality? What was Chavscum? Remember "happy slapping?" Plus, the shin-kicking championships, and Libby's hated backronyms.Support us at patreo
Jason Statham with Andrew Law
I got your fackin' nose mate... Is what Jason Statham might say if he were your unpleasant uncle. God I hated adults who did that. You're NOT funny. Funny is quoting the Simpsons. We're joined by Andrew Law of Boonta Vista to discuss the work of Jason Statham, with an extended digression into The Beekeeper. Plus, are they putting Woke Beavers on our money?Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen
Big Ben with Jeremy Kaplowitz
Bing bong bing bong... bing bong bing bong! Is what I'd say if I was Big Ben and it was half-past the hour. We're joined by comedian Jeremy Kaplowitz, host of the podcast Quorators, to discuss Big Ben. What's all that about, eh? Massive clock in the middle of London? Did You Know It's Actually Just The Name Of The Bell Not The Name Of The Tower???? Plus, why is there so much nudity on British tele
Marks & Spencer with Jesse Farrar
This is not just any podcast... is what that lady from the M&S adverts would probably say about this episode, if she ever heard it. This week we're joined by our first ever guest Jesse Farrar, of Your Kickstarter Sucks and the Go Off Kings, to discuss the store Marks & Spencer! Plus, Charlotte explains what happens when people are done watching Eastenders and they all turn the kettle on at
Donkey Kong Country with Alec Robbins
ORNGGGK! Is what I'd say if I was a Kremling and Donkey Kong had just bounced on me head. We're joined by writer and artist Alec Robbins to discuss Donkey Kong Country, which was made in Britain and thus counts as a topic for our show. Plus, a fascinating look at the Weights and Measures Act. No really it was interesting.Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and vid
Wimpy with Nick Wiger
One Bendy in a Bun, please! Is what you might say if you were ordering at Wimpy, and you wouldn't think of anything of it. That's normal to do there. Our friend Nick Wiger of Doughboys and Get Played returns to tackle Wimpy, the burger chain that started in the US and is now headquartered in South Africa but is still a treasured nostalgic treat among old British berks. Plus, why DO British people
Princess Diana with Grace Freud
He wishes he was Camilla's WHAT? Is what Princess Di might have said when she heard about Tampongate. (If you're saying the same thing, don't worry: We do a dramatic reading of the whole thing.) We're joined by writer and comedian Grace Freud to discuss our beloved Princess Diana, and I think we do a really good job of being funny about a bunch of stuff that is honestly so sad and fucked up. Plus,
Come Dine with Me with Ben Mcleay
I hate your stupid cheesecake you bloody berk! Is what you might say if you were on an episode of Come Dine With Me. We're joined by Boonta Vista's Ben McLeay to discuss a very British television show where pissed-off people throw dinner parties, resent each other, and then look through someone's underwear drawer on national television. Plus, do British people really not rinse the soap off their d
Marmite with John Hodgman
YummmMMMmmm! Is what I'd say if I liked Marmite and I was eating some, but I DON'T and I'm NOT and you can't make me. We're joined by John Hodgman, the writer, comedian, podcaster, and internationally beloved New Englander, to discuss one of Britain's most polarizing brown pastes. What is it made of? Why does it taste like that? Do people only like it or hate it, or is it sometimes just sort of 'f
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds with Eva Anderson
OOOOOLONG! Is what the alien noise from this weird-ass album sounds like to me, but I don't think that's right. It is a good type of tea though. We're joined by writer and very smart person Eva Anderson to talk about something very stupid: A weird concept album from the '70s, by an American, that for some reason is huge in the UK and thus has an extremely popular 'immersive experience' in London.
Doctor Who with Demi Lardner
ALLONS-Y! Is just one of the adorkable and hilarious things that our favourite Doctor says. We’re kicking off Febwhoary with our Third Bird Demi Lardner, host of bigsofttitty.png and So You Wanna Win A Penis Pump? If your appetite is whetted—much like our PANTS when we think about DAVID TENNANT—for more Doctor Who content, sign up for the Patreon now to hear the rest of our Febwhoary episodes! Fea
Lord Mayors with Mattie Lubchansky
Hear ye, hear ye! Is apparently not something that Lord Mayors say but I really thought it was. Maybe I was thinking of town criers but now I'm not even sure if they say that there. I'm mostly thinking of Homer in that one Simpsons episode, I guess. Our friend Mattie Lubchansky is back to discuss Fraudulent Fred Ferkel, Christmas crackers, and crazy-ass roundabouts before we learn what a Lord Mayo
The Full English Breakfast with Steve Sladkowski
GREASE ME UP! Is what I'd say if someone offered me a full English breakfast, and then I guess they'd be like "huh?" and I'd have to explain it's a Simpsons quote and yes I would quite like a full English breakfast, which is traditionally quite greasy. Today we're joined by certified cool guy Steve Sladkowski of PUP to discuss what he called, and I am just quoting here, "one of [Britain's] great c
Teletubbies with Stefan Heck
Eh-oh! Is how those stupid idiot Teletubbies think you say "hello." Our wonderful friend Stefan Heck, host of Blocked Party and the Go Off Kings, returns to talk smoothies, Christmas crackers, and bettering ourselves, before we figure out what the deal with the Teletubbies was. Most importantly: Was Tinky Winky GAY? Plus, another vital edition of Sausage Watch, and we work on our pitch for a gritt
Lord of the Rings with Bill Corbett
Long have I yearned for this episode's release... Is what you'd say about this episode if you were Tolkien, but alive and a fan of the show. Libby tried ever so hard and mostly failed to hide how excited she was to have Bill Corbett, from Rifftrax and Mystery Science Theater 3000, on the show, to talk to us about Lord of the Rings! Plus, we made him look at some really horrible, dirty sausages, an
UNLOCKED! Finest 24: Chartjackers
A BONUS episode on the MAIN feed? Can they do that? We're too busy letting the Christmas pudding settle and muttering "I suppose I'LL do this then" while picking up all the wrapping paper to record a new episode this week. Instead, have one of our best Finest episodes from behind the paywall: A history of Charlotte's BBC show Chartjackers, where she tried to get a song to the top of the charts usi
Christmas Adverts with Justin McElroy
Ohhhh I bloody love Christmas but I bloody love ADVERTS more! Mmm yummy I want to watch them all even more than I want a mince pie! Is what Asda hopes you’re saying every year. Justin McElroy joins us again to discuss whether British people eat soup, before we dive into an exploration of the weirdly emotional, long, expensive Christmas ads that somehow became A Thing in Britain. Plus, Charlotte kn
One Direction with Kendra Wells
Drag Me Down! Is what I would say to a demon popping his little fiery head up from Hell if I was trapped in a room with One Direction playing. We're joined by Kendra Wells, the wonderfully talented artist who authored the entire fuckin books Real Hero Shit and the forthcoming Real Hero Shit 2: Harder Than It Looks (and drew the art for our show!!), to discuss One Direction. Are they a cynical prod
Alan Partridge with Dan O'Sullivan
A-HA! Is the only thing I could possibly have written for this bit of the Alan Partridge episode description. We're joined by Dan O'Sullivan, host of The Outfit, to discuss how BLOODY good Alan Partridge is, plus Irish opinions of Britain and a couple heating their home with a data center. Also, a little game we're calling "real or fake."Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus
The Theatre with Paul F. Tompkins
Bravo! Encore! Etc! Is what you’ll be saying when you see that our guest this week is the one and only Paul F. Tompkins, an Absolute Legend of podcasting, here to talk to us about The Theatre. Plus, Dorset knob throwing, and a Tesco Reviews game. Go see Paul LIVE; Libby has done it and she says it ROCKS! And, a little Thanksgiving treat for you all: Watch this episode for FREE on Yo
Rounders with Lauren Walker
Really? Is what I'd say if you told me you loved playing rounders. Today we're talking about rounders—not the 1998 movie starting Matt Damon and Edward Norton but the slightly rubbish British version of baseball—with Lauren Walker of the Batting Around podcast and Rotating Sandwiches website. Plus, the baffling Leicestershire tradition of bottle-kicking, and we pit some British sandwiches against
Spaced with Rocky Pajarito
Hello Jessica Hynes! Is what I would say if I was transported back in time to the set of Spaced, because she's the main one I would like to talk to, honestly. I would ask her how she is doing and if I could get her a cup of tea or anything, and does she know she'll get to snog Doctor Who in about 10 years? We're joined by Rocky Pajarito, one quarter of the dazzlingly talented, prolific, and freque
Dogging with Bryan Quinby
[Headlights flashing in the dark; what could it mean? Just a lost driver, or perhaps a lonely soul looking for something more?] Is what might happen if you went dogging in one of England's green and pleasant lay-bys. We're joined by truly the only person we would EVER want to cover dogging with, Bryan Quinby of Guys: A Podcast About Guys, an expert on all matters swinging and sex guys. Or, in this
Bonfire Night with Ricky Peacock
Who's this Guy then? Is probably what they said when they found the bloke with all the gunpowder under Parliament, and how amusing that would have been, due to what his name was. We're joined by our streamer friend Ricky Peacock to talk chicken "burgers," comedy college, and Conker News, before we figure out whether Bonfire Night is good or bad or maybe even racist, somehow. Plus, Charlotte did th
Derren Brown with @slowpuke
OooOOO how'd 'e do that then! Is what you'd say if you were watching Derren Brown make a guy think he really wants a sausage roll or whatever. It's our first All In-Person episode! We recorded an episode in an actual bloody room together with our first return main feed guest, Slowpuke, to discuss Britain's greatest magician and the absolute mentalist, Derren Brown. Plus, we taste-test some proper
Only Connect with Josh Boerman
Connect! Is what I would be saying, beaming and placid, with jam around my mouth, if I was mistakenly placed on an Only Connect team. We're talking about Da Smart People Show For Brits with Josh Boerman, host of the Worst Of All Possible Worlds and Ill Conceived, who also has opinions about Irn Bru and whether British people are worse to work with than Americans. Plus, more controversy at silly sp
Panel Shows with Justin McElroy
That's Quite Interesting! Is what you would say if you turned on BBC One at 10pm on a Saturday, I think, in like 2005. We're joined by Justin McElroy, the outrageously prolific host of My Brother, My Brother and Me, The Adventure Zone, and Sawbones, to discuss panel shows, Christmas puddings, a Target wot fell off a hill, and what the King's Remembrancer does. Plus, Charlotte's Game is in fact man
Chocolate with Gareth Reynolds
Oughhhhgurhhhh chocolate mmm oghhh I need it I'm on my period and I need chocolate. Is what I'd be saying if I was eating a Crunchie instead of writing this god damn podcast description! We're joined by Gareth Reynolds, host of Next We Have and The Dollop and another Real Life Brit (who is also American) to discuss the vast and wonderful world of British chocolate, from Maltesers to Mini Eggs. Act
Blackadder with Hayes Davenport
I have a cunning plan! Is what YOU should be saying about your great idea to listen to this podcast. We're joined by the one and only Hayes Davenport, host of Hollywood Handbook, to discuss the classic British comedy Blackadder. Plus: Hayes reads us some incisive class analysis from a 1930s edition of Punch; Charlotte makes us watch a bit of gravy wrestling; and we compare horrid traditions at clu
Posh People with Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Pip pip! Is what we'd say to you if we were posh, which we're NOT. Not like these guys, anyway. Today we learn all about Posh People (Upper Class) with the wonderful Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Libby's Longtime Friend and the host of Text Me Back, incompletely tackling questions such as: What is with all the tweed? Do posh people think of themselves as posh? And why do they sound like that? Plus, Tesco's
The Crystal Maze with Howell Dawdy
Start the fans! Is what we'd say if we were hosting the Crystal Maze, and it's what I'm also asking you to do—bear with me here—because I want you to START being FANS of this show. Yeah I think I pretty much nailed that. Our guest is the one and only Howell Dawdy, who wrote and performed our theme song and the fantastic album I Need Some Help, hosts an unmissable Twitch stream, and has two podcast
Henry VIII with Dana Bell
Hmm I don't like the look of these birds let's lop their heads off—is what Henry VIII would say if he stumbled across What's All This Then. Maybe. Or maybe he'd want to marry us! That guy LOVED marrying ladies! On today's episode we do some proper history with comedian Dana Bell, our FIRST in-person guest, with whom we discuss a wife-carrying contest, Bovril, and of course, Henry VIII (except most
Lad Culture with Jon Gabrus
Waheyyy! Go on! Get in! Other laddish phrases and indistinct but broadly positive-sounding noises! That's probably what some proper mental lads would say about this episode. We're joined by the absolute legend Jon Gabrus, host of Stayin' Alive and Action Boyz and an actual real-life rugby lad, to decide whether the lads are alright. Plus, we're the last people on Earth to learn about the Jet 2 Hol
Chumbawamba with Phil Jamesson
I get knocked down! But I stay down! I wanna have a little nap! Is what I would be saying if I was writing Chumbawamba’s biggest hit, and I suppose it wouldn’t have done as well. Today we’re joined by actor, writer and comedian Phil Jamesson to discuss Chumbawamba, plus how fencing works, and why the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had their name changed in Britain. P.S. Here is the playlist with the
The Daily Mail with David Roth
Boooo! Is basically the entirety of what we have to say about the Daily Mail. We're joined by David Roth, a writer at Defector (and a bloody good one if you ask me) and co-host of the podcast The Distraction, to talk Popeyes, drinking beer from the river and Libby's disastrous Oxford interview. Plus, we learn why British lawyers wear those wigs, and Libby STUNS her NICE GUEST with her HORRIBLE Dai
Mushy Peas with @HCJustin
Mmmm, mushy! Is what you'd be saying if you were trying the green goo that Brits apparently love. Or do they??? Based on a survey of two podcast-hosting British birds, the answer is: Yep, we do. We're joined by Twitch streamer and proper good bloke HCJustin, a recent convert to the Church of the Mushy Pea, to make the case for a food that honestly does look like Yoda barfed. Plus, the Willaston Wo
Austin Powers with Katy Fishell
Groovy, baby! Is what Austin Powers would say about this shagadelic trio of smashing birds. We're joined by comedian and cartoonist Katy Fishell to answer the questions you've all been asking: Just how realistic is Austin Powers? Do we all talk/look/shag like that? Do we even say 'shag?' Plus, we examine the world's largest Scotch egg (how DO they make those) and play a bit of a terrible 1999 Aust
Wallace & Gromit with Matt Apodaca
Crackers! Is what Wallace would probably say is his second-favorite food, and it's what he'd say about this episode too, because it's a great one! We're joined by Matt Apodaca, host of Get Played and son-in-law to a real-life Englishman, to talk Wallace and Gromit, our beloved Plasticine pals. Plus, Matt teaches us about the ancient British tradition of "first-foot," and a Jaffa Cake controversy.W
Crisps with Patrick Gill
Crrrrunch! Is what you'd say if you were eating some lovely crisps, or maybe listening to the 1960s advertising hit When It Comes To The Crunch by Smiths Crisps. Don't worry, we get into it—with our great friend and new producer Patrick Gill! A talented streamer and Smart Video Guy, Pat is the reason you can watch VIDEO of this episode (available only on the Watch All This Then tier) and the only
Mr Bean with Tom Walker
Many have you have bean asking when we'd start releasing video, and you have your answer: It's today! With the Mr. Bean episode! You can watch just this first one for FREE on YouTube to see our friend Tom Walker—the wonderful comedian, streamer, and co-host of the Great Australian Bake Off—join us to discuss the singular magic of Mr. Bean. Plus, a fake historical game called dwile flonking, and Li
The London Underground with David Sims
Mind the gap! Is what we’d tell you if we were at Holborn or whatever right now, but we’re not. (Maybe you are, though? Send us an email if you read this description at Holborn.) We discuss the iconic London Underground with David Sims, of the podcast Blank Check and The Atlantic—but you could also say he’s from the “other side” of the Atlantic due to he grew up in Britain! Wow! Plus, we learn tha
Wetherspoons with Luke Taylor
'Nother round mate? Is what we'd be saying if we were at Wetherspoons. Instead we are on the computer, talking to our wonderful friend Luke Taylor, the host of the brand new podcast STORES! We discuss the decline of the supermarket cafe, which only Libby cares about, and decide "whether Spoons" is good or bad. I mean, obviously it's bad, but it's interesting when we talk about why. I assume. Liste
S Club 7 with @slowpuke
There ain't no party like a Slowpuke party! Is what S Club 7 would surely say about this episode if they heard it. We're joined by @slowpuke, who is not only a wonderful and hilarious streamer but also British, just like us! We discuss what British parents like to do on holiday, having two accents, and the Chap Olympics before diving into the sordid world of S Club 7. And you KNOW we have a Libby'
Gordon Ramsay with Brendan James
You've got to be pulling my plonker... is what Gordon Ramsay might say if he saw that we were doing a whole episode about him! This week we're joined by Libby's best friend in the whole world, Brendan James from Blowback, to discuss his love of the famously foul-mouthed celebrity chef. Charlotte also reveals the winners of this year's cheese rolling race (as well as explaining what on earth cheese
Thomas the Tank Engine with Stefan Heck
Choo choo! Is what Thomas the Tank Engine would say, if he were real, which I just learned he isn't. Our friend Stefan Heck, from Blocked Party and the Go Off Kings, joins us to discuss his lifelong passion for a certain Mr. T. T. Engine, and we wonder exactly what it is about Thomas that gets Stefan so damn excited. Plus, we learn about the Queen's Golden Wii (which she never claimed, in this lif
Percy Pigs with Mattie Lubchansky
Who's a good little piggy? You are! But also, Percy is. Today's topic is Percy Pigs, the beloved Marks & Spencer gummy candy that has captured the nation's hearts, and now that I say that it sounds kind of stupid, huh? We brought in our friend Mattie Lubchansky, host of the podcasts No Gods No Mayors and Temporal Culture War, to talk about her relationship with the UK and the time she touched
Greggs with Nick Wiger
Wow! Is what our guest Nick Wiger would say about this, because that's one of his things! The host of Doughboys and Get Played joins us to talk about Greggs, Britain's biggest fast food chain (we're pretty sure, anyway, and we don't care if we're wrong). We explore the sausage roll obsession, look at Greggs' very mid-looking other menu items, and talk about their brief attempt to open cafes with a
Mr Blobby with Demi Lardner
Blobby blobby blobby! Is what Mr. Blobby would say about this episode, because it's the only thing he can say. Yep, this episode's topic is Mr. Blobby, with Demi Lardner—comedian, streamer, and the true Third Bird of What's All This Then. Who is Mr. Blobby, why does he look like that, and does his 1993 Christmas Number 1. Hit "Mr Blobby" lowkey go? Find out here! We also have the debut of what man
Tesco with Jesse Farrar
It's the first episode! We couldn't think of a better first guest than our friend Jesse Farrar, who co-hosts the podcast Your Kickstarter Sucks and the Go Off Kings on Twitch, and whose two primary areas of expertise are hosting successful media properties and going to the store. We explain what the podcast is and, after reciting some New Podcast Affirmations, we dive into Tesco, Britain's largest
Teaser
If you're wondering what all this is then, listen to our teaser trailer to find out! The show launches May 5, with one free and one premium episode per week. Support us at patreon.com/whatsallthisthen for weekly bonus episodes, and video too! Follow us on Bluesky at @whatsallthispod.bsky.social and Instagram at @whatsallthispod.Theme song by Howell Dawdy. Art by Kendra Wells. Edited by Patrick Gil
