JaackMaate’s Happy Hour

We asked our listeners to submit the small, petty annoyances that absolutely shouldn’t bother them but somehow do… and turns out you guys are annoyed by a lot. Why are dead celebrities posting on social media? Why are we sending PR packages to millionaires? Why don’t drivers know how to merge properly? We get into domestic drama - from toothpaste tubes squeezed the “wrong” way, to the shower squeegeeing schedule. Plus libraries, excessive happiness and Taylor Swift. Alfie also shares the most disgusting confession that we completely understand why he’s kept to himself since childhood. Check out #633 for part 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re joined by the insanely talented rock guitarist Sophie Lloyd who tours with Jaack’s arch nemesis Machine Gun Kelly. Sophie shares how playing for MGK came about, including the DM that started it all and why he reached out to her in the first place. Of course we had to ask Sophie about the infamous photo that Jaack took with MGK at Reading Festival… Is he aware of the meme? Why was he so grumpy? What is he actually like in real life? We hear what happens on a Machine Gun Kelly tour bus (mainly drugs) and the chaotic story of how Sophie’s mum somehow ended up twerking for Drake in MGK’s dressing room! Sophie opens up about being bullied at school for being emo, and the creepy emails from a stalker that nearly led to a restraining order. She talks about finding her people in the alt scene, overcoming imposter syndrome while playing sold-out arenas, and performing on the Formula 1 stage and at the Women's Rugby World Cup Final (plus the famous rock icon that commented on her performance!) We also dive into what Yungblud is like in real life, the wildest things that have gone wrong mid-performance, and learn some proper guitar lingo for anyone wanting to shred like a pro. Sophie even brings in a surprise gift that might just be the best thing we’ve ever received on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re annoyed… at everything. In this episode that’s slightly reminiscent of an angry early-years YouTuber JaackMaate, we’re unpacking the tiny, irrational things that absolutely shouldn’t bother us but somehow send us over the edge. From a current trend online that is quietly ruining wholesome content, to TikToks that make your toes curl, to true crime content creators, Stevie is arguing about the internet. Alfie is annoyed by a competitive hobby that is taken a little too seriously, the strange world of unsolicited expertise on social media, and the odd assumptions people make about him for no real reason. We also touch on recent guest backlash and how quickly things can spiral when opinions collide online. Jaack has strong thoughts on British behaviour abroad, an embarrassing Royal Family tradition, and makes a HUGE surprise confession about his Sunday League habits… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with TikTok sensation, rockstar and comedic enigma Rufus Rice and, even after spending time with him, we’re still not entirely sure if he’s playing a character or simply so posh that he confuses us… Rufus gives insight into how rich he and his family really are. He shares stories from his early years in Singapore - from the secrets of a strict boarding school to what happened when he got drunk underage in a country where minor lawbreakers are punished with actual whippings. Rufus addresses the Tory allegations, and we give him the ultimate Posh Test to decide where he sits on a scale from Max Fosh to the King of England. We also test his knowledge of common council estate things. Has he ever had a Lambrini? Does he know how to play Dog’s Arse? Would he ever set foot in a Euroshopper? Plus, the time a game of Ding Dong Ditch REALLY backfired, his most controversial opinion involving charity, and whether we’re ever going to see him in a Sidemen charity match. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Love Doctors are clocking in for another shift at Heartbreak Hospital. Jaack, Stevie and Alfie open the surgery doors to a truly unhinged stack of listener submitted love woes, ranging from “I got chased by a car after a date” to “my partner keeps cheating but I’m strangely chill about it?” Nothing is too messy, too awkward, or too legally concerning to avoid discussing. We tackle petty revenge temptations, height insecurity, gooch-based abuse, workplace crushes, neighbours who’ve overstayed their casual welcome, drug-fuelled husbands, sneaky wanks, sibling crushes, and whether sleeping with your ex’s enemy is self-care or just being a menace. As always, the advice is light-hearted, deeply unserious, and almost certainly not HR-approved. Viva la Love Doctors. If you liked this, check out episode #538 for last year's Valentine's Special featuring a very tipsy BambinoBecky... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The sultry tones of Northern Irish comedian and podcaster Shane Todd grace the studio today as he shares stories from his chaotic life. Despite having no acting experience, he somehow landed himself the lead role in Ireland’s top kung-fu zombie film (it’s a niche genre) but tells us about how he nearly died on set. Speaking of disasters, we also hear about his drunk audition for Top Boy, and how he managed to misinterpret some simple instructions during an audition for Derry Girls. There’s garden centre trips with celebrities, scoring a worldie goal against a huge footballer, and being accidentally knocked out - twice. We feel like we need Shane’s dad on the podcast too after hearing about how he got scammed in Tenerife, why he enjoys strangers punching him, and and the time he gifted Shane a wholesome souvenir that turned out to actually be not very wholesome after all… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re taking another trip to nostalgia town - this time with our token old man Robbie, who walks us through what it was like growing up in the 1800s. Sorry, I mean 80s. From the first time tourettes was ever shown on television, to how Robbie bribed his way to owning a Blue Peter badge, to the reason why shows don’t accept live phone-ins anymore. The boys reminisce about the best computer games and kids tv shows, with Robbie treating us to a performance of his favourite theme tune. Robbie shares how he consumed adult entertainment pre-internet, Stevie confesses something we’re pretty sure no other child did infront of their parents, and Jaack tells us about his first experience on crack. Check out #384 for our previous nostalgia episode with Alfie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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After graduating from film school, Dick Bush (yes, we ask him if this is his real name) had dreams of becoming the next Tarantino or Scorsese. What he didn’t anticipate was that his award winning films would be in the sector of adult entertainment. After many years in the porn industry, Dick has seen it all - literally. Dick breaks down how he accidentally fell into this line of work, how the job has affected his relationships and attitude toward sex, and why he cannot watch his own films. Dick shares insider secrets from behind the camera, wildest shoots, weirdest injuries, and the most disgusting thing he’s ever witnessed. We delve into what really happens on set when performers can’t finish, and the carefully crafted science behind the perfect “money shot”. Dick also shares his unfiltered takes on AI in porn, Bonnie Blue’s stunts, and what it’s like working with top performers Danny D and Rebecca Goodwin. Plus, he shows up with a suitcase full of surprises that immediately gives us flashbacks to Rebecca’s sticky tentacle… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re rolling Indra deep end of main shows lately but we’re not complaining! Well, we might be after this episode. Alfie has planned this entire episode in about 3 and a half minutes, so let’s see how this goes… Whenever Alfie has a deep thought - usually while doing a sit down wee - he makes a note of it so he can bring it to the pod for all you philosophers out there. And with a very limited amount of Googling allowed during this episode, we have to philosophise by ourselves using our existing (and again, very limited) knowledge. Why do we need to measure our age? What would happen if everyone stopped paying their mortgage? Why do all humans not like the same foods? What is the point in having a name? What gender are shoes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We’re well into January AKA Fat Month now but we’re doing a main show all about new year’s resolutions. Jack’s kicked 2026 off by being a very bad boy and getting himself nicked by police at a Tommy Robinson march, before going on to massively embarrass himself on a Zoom call. Speaking of embarrassing yourself, Robbie has unveiled a brand new challenge for the pod that the entire internet deserves to witness. After breaking down our own resolutions, we’re reacting to our listener’s own niche and deeply unhinged goals. From judging people harder, to losing their virginity, to hated housemates, to pub crawls, to masturbation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tinsel has been torched, the turkey has been tarnished, and the tree has been trashed. We are fully into the swing of 2026 with the first main show of the year, and the boys have a lot to catch up on from the Christmas period. Jaack received some questionable gifts from Fiona, one of which he’s desperately trying to get changed. It was his first time hosting Christmas at his house but there was one thing he did that horrified people online… Robbie has been skiing but ran into a major problem at passport control due to his kids. He also tells us what went down at his legendary Christmas party, where there was a massive Happy Hour crossover with some of the questionable people he invited. Stevie spent Christmas day abroad but it didn’t go to plan as he accidentally ends up somewhere he really shouldn’t have been, plus his son had a terrifying run-in at a water park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Only a few thousand people have ever had the chance to lace up their boots and play in a Champions League final… but less than 50 have ever refereed it. And of those 50, only 2 have been English. Today… we speak to one of those men. Mark Clattenburg. From refereeing the 2016 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, to also refereeing the iconic France vs Portugal Euros final in the same year - Mark has been the man-in-the-middle for some of the most iconic football matches in recent history. What is it like to not only share the field with the likes of Messi and Ronaldo, but to referee them? Who is harder to control? Who’s the best up close? Just how difficult is it to referee maniacs such as Luis Suarez? Who is the worst footballer to share a pitch with? Mark Clattenburg was an elite referee who operated at the top level for 13 years, and today on Happy Hour he shares some exclusive behind the scenes stories that are guaranteed to make you see referees in a different light. Is it ever truly possible for a referee to be unbiased? Mark’s answer might shock you! What’s the biggest on field mistake Mark ever made? How about his greatest call of all time? Just how did Mark play a part in the recent Lucas Paqueta betting court case? Do refs ever get a kick out of sending somebody off? Now that Mark is fully retired, he has no problem sharing the ugliest parts of the beautiful game. Mark’s podcast Whistleblowers is available on all podcast platforms now! https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/whistleblowers/id1763839656 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! As is our annual tradition here at Happy Hour, we’re rounding up the year with a Big Fat Quiz. Jaack is hosting while Stevie is going head to head with comedian and fan fave Jamie Hutchinson, plus newcomer Liam Shaw who hosts his very own pub quiz podcast. Liam (or whatever his name ends up being) is one of Jaack’s favourite online content creators who posts comedy sketches under the alias TheSquidVids. And for those who don’t know Jamie from ep #551, he has plenty of stories from 2007 which was the last good year of his bleak life, and we hear all about his “genital stimmer”, which we’re fairly confident no-one else on the planet experiences… Join us as we look back on the biggest and silliest stories of 2025, including AI actors, jewellery heists, the new pope, kiss cams, pregnant cartoons, and former lesbians. Will Stevie defend his title, or will we see a brand new winner take home the trophy? Play along with the boys and let us know how many points you scored! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Betwixmas y’all. In the final episode of the year, Jaack and Stevie decided the best festive finale would be to look back on all of the guests we’ve ever had on Happy Hour and decide who the sexiest 11 are. We debate a genuinely controversial Top 10 that’s guaranteed to split opinion. We have to jog Stevie’s memory too as we go through a top 11’s list that he made in the back of the car while smashed after the Christmas special recording. We also rank the funniest guests ever, the best stories the podcast has produced, and give our personal picks for the top guests of the past year. Plus, we settle the debate on who the most “Happy Hour” guest is that could genuinely be our honorary Fifth Skin… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a beer heavy episode with special guests Jon Beer and pint-lover BambinoBecky joining us for our festive finale! Nothing says Christmas like 5 men (and Becky) discussing premature ejaculation while downing copious amounts of alcohol. Get ready for a festive episode that absolutely derails within minutes. In our longest Christmas special EVER, Father Rizzmas is back with another Christmas quiz, Secret Santa turns unexpectedly nasty, and Anonymous Questions expose what everyone really thinks of each other! Stevie drops a confession that completely smashes his long-held reputation as a perfect driver, and Jaack admits to stealing a neighbour’s pet, before traumatising everyone with a horrific story from a gym shower that should never have been witnessed. We might have to sue John Lewis over some deeply questionable crackers. We say a very emotional goodbye to the last ever batch of Charlie Hodson’s sausage rolls. BEEF is also on the menu as Stevie has a bone to pick with one of our guests… We react to the wild assumptions about Becky and Jon that our viewers have submitted, we play a few rounds of the iconic game ‘Carrot in a Box’, and see the episode out with another legendary rap from Alfie. Merry Christmas you lovely humans! 💛 (Please let us know if you came while listening.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This year’s Christmas special guest is the man who made Jaack fall in love with comedy in the first place. From The Office and Extras, to a body of work that’s influenced an entire generation, the legendary Ricky Gervais returns to Happy Hour. Ricky first appeared on the show when the podcast was only a few episodes old, at a time when every bit of support mattered, and his early appearance gave the show a huge boost. Now, more than 600 episodes later, it feels incredibly special to welcome him back. Ricky tells us about the time he nearly died on stage, why the adverts for his vodka company Dutch Barn were banned, and how he decided which charities would receive his incredibly generous £2.4 million donation. Known for his infamous bath pics, Ricky also weighs in on Jaack’s story about deliberately waterboarding himself in the bath just to see what it felt like. The conversation takes a deeper turn as Ricky opens up about coming to terms with his own mortality. But on a lighter note, Ricky reacting to some of the Internet’s best animal news stories leads to us uncovering how he was once involved with a monkey let loose inside an IKEA! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie is ill, Stevie is hungover and Jaack is moaning about his Nan’s roast dinners. Which can only mean one thing - we’re DEEP into festive season! Today, we’re leaving behind the standard turkey and tinsel to explore strange Christmas traditions from around the world. There’s plenty of activities you definitely wouldn’t expect to be festive - some wholesome and some slightly unsettling - including pooing logs, pickle parades, evil spirits, hidden vegetables, ritual battles, and spanking festivals. In Venezuela, the entire country does something unique on their way to midnight mass. Ukrainians decorate their trees with a creepy item. And one island had a secret tradition so offensive that it was BANNED. The boys also share their own Christmas traditions, one involving an insanely strong cocktail concoction delivered by a neighbour… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh from completing his latest feat - the 3,400-mile Yellow River Expedition across China - world record breaking explorer Ash Dykes sits down for his first podcast since returning home. Ash talks us through his expeditions into most unforgiving terrains on Earth, setting world records, and his multitude of unbelievable near death moments. A young Ash realised the world wasn’t big enough to keep him in one place and an epiphany led him to attempt the impossible. At just 23, he became the first person to walk solo and unsupported across Mongolia, carrying 120kg and surviving temperatures and dehydration that nearly killed him. We hear about Ash’s 155 day, 1,600 mile crossing of Madagascar while outmanoeuvring bandits and crocodile infested rivers. He tells us about being held at gunpoint, and how it felt to battle the deadliest strain of malaria. His year long, 4,000-mile Yangtze River expedition was filled with bears, wolves, altitude sickness, and multiple run-ins with authorities. Ash has completed some of the greatest feats of modern exploration, but his story is not just about adventure, but one of resilience, purpose, and the relentless belief that ordinary people are capable of extraordinary things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What better way to celebrate festive season than with TWO Fourskins episodes in a row?! We’ve unlocked a new character - The Christmas Catcher - and he rocked up with a sack full of cursed hypothetical scenarios. Similar to episodes #412 and #533 (“Not So Superpowers”), each brilliant festive perk comes with a truly horrible catch. The boys fight over them, each taking three… and whatever undesirable option the others reject gets dumped on Jaack. There’s everything from hangover-proof pints to the perfect Christmas dinner to a very problematic Santa. There’s a battle against 30 sprouts and an even bigger pig in blanket. One of the boys is risking a future scandal just for his dream Christmas, and another is stuck choosing between crusty fingernails or being called a melt by his hero… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Festive season. Fourskins. Feet. At least two of these are our favourite things. The boys are back from their break with some huge news! Alfie recounts a genuinely terrifying late night encounter with a stalker at the train station. Jaack reveals that his pictures have somehow ended up on a fetish website. Robbie has a new drinking buddy but is he being unknowingly groomed? Jaack shares how he massively embarrassed himself in front of an F1 driver. Stevie had a miserable marathon experience and turned his frustration into Karen energy by complaining about the most minor things. Jaack also brings us the story of a flightless flamingo who managed to escape from a UK zoo, and he reads out a selection of jokes written by five year olds, which are potentially funnier than anything the rest of them have said all ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re kicking off the festive season with broadcaster and all-round simply lovely man Greg James, who is living proof that getting up at 4 a.m. every day doesn’t automatically turn you into a grump. We’ll admit we have a soft spot for Greg, partly because he went to university in our hometown. We put his Norwich knowledge to the test, covering everything from “Who is The Puppet Man?” to the correct pronunciation of “Wymondham.” Greg tells us what David Attenborough volunteered to do during their interview that sent the internet into a frenzy, and he takes on our word-association game featuring names like Miley Cyrus, Steve Carell, and The Rock. We dive into his most memorable listener interactions and the most starstruck moment of his career. He also shares some pretty divisive opinions on the five best sports, explains the concept of “waste days,” and reminisces about terrible under-18 nightclubs. And, as a huge fan of baths himself, Jaack has his mind blown when Greg reveals the ritual that makes bath time 1,000× better. Greg’s book ‘All The Best For The Future’ is out NOW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The boys unravel a stream of strangely curious but pointless questions - the kind that normally arrive when you’re zoning out while showering or, in Jaack’s case, sitting at a red light approximately 8 seconds before something crashes into the back of your car. We’re pondering if dogs truly know their names, whether a straw has one hole or two, if a fish can actually count as a pet, and whether punching yourself and feeling pain makes you strong or weak. Is the voice in your head really your own voice or more like mental subtitles narrating your life? Does everyone see the same colours as everyone else? Can you ever truly think of nothing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode, we sit down with Mr Doodle - one of the most unique artists on the planet - to hear about how he’s turned the world into his very own canvas for his signature “graffiti spaghetti” and viral art projects. Sam talks us through the two year process of covering every inch of his six-bed, £1.6million home in black and white doodles, his wife’s reaction, and what it’s actually like to live inside his own potentially migraine-inducing artwork. Sam openly discusses his psychotic episode, what he experienced during his stint in a psych ward, his hallucinations involving Covid and Banksy, and whether he thinks his doodling obsession was a potential factor in his psychosis diagnosis. We also hear about fatherhood, his thoughts on AI’s role in the future of art, and the surprising link between Sam and Stevie. Stick around to the end of the episode where we ask Sam to leave his iconic mark on our studio wall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaack dives deep into five of the most debated mysteries ever recorded. We’re exploring a merchant ship whose entire crew vanished without a trace. There’s an incident in the frozen Russian wilderness, where nine hikers met a bizarre and terrifying fate. Next is the puzzling disappearance of a pilot who vanished from a runway along with an entire Boeing 727 - never to be seen again. We hear about the eerie case of an unexplained disappearance in Minnesota which led to the passing of a new law. Finally, perhaps the most unsettling mystery of all, involving unsettling CCTV footage that baffles people to this day. Each mystery sparks curious speculation from Stevie and Robbie as they trade theories (some logical and some wild) and try to piece together what really happened. Are these mysteries destined to remain unsolved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal’s greatest ever football manager Arsene Wenger once described today’s guest as “never flashy or flamboyant, instead, he played with a calm precision that anchored the chaos around him”. And to be quite honest, this sums up exactly how the legendary Gilberto Silva is as a podcast guest too. In a welcome change of pace to the usual high energy Happy Hour guest eps, Gilberto oozes class and composure as he retells the story of his career. From quitting football at the age of 16 to look after his poorly mother, to watching his dad work 18 hour days on a sugarcane farm, Gilberto was destined to make a better future for his family. We’ve had Hollywood actors on Happy Hour. We’ve even had gold medal winning Olympians. But today might just top the lot as Jaack and Stevie sit across from a man who has lifted the greatest honour in football… the World Cup. Silva talks in-depth about the Brazil 2002 squad that he was an integral part of. The same squad that won the tournament in Japan/Korea that summer. He gives us his raw opinion on his iconic teammates such as Kaka, Cafu, Carlos, Ronaldinho, R9, Rivaldo and more, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes stories that’ll blow your mind. You’ll never guess what the Brazil squad were doing in the changing room just 15 minutes before the World Cup final… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shenanigans has just returned from a solo trip to South Africa, where he predictably got smashed on wine but also unpredictably found himself in a scrap at a football match. Stevie has been a bit of a rebel by stealing from Tesco, and glassing a woman. He lost all his bad boy aura though when he shows the boys his new medical device… Jaack unveils his new questionable tattoo born from a lost bet. Speaking of tats, Stevie travelled to Peterborough to surprise a viewer and you will be horrified (and slightly aroused) to see her tattoo! Plus, Jaack and Stevie share spooky stories from their visit to the most haunted village in the UK, and tell us about playing football with Roberto Carlos! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

T'is the season for SPOOKINESS, and what better way to wrap up Happy Hourween than the big boy special? (Or big girl special... or big dog special - whatever you want to call it really!) Each day this week we've dropped a mini spooky episode on your feeds for you greedy goblins to gobble up, so now it's time for the bumper Hourween special! This year, the boys are dressed as iconic horror movie characters and if you've not yet seen the visuals and fancy trying to guess the characters, here are my cryptic clues: If you're not yet SICK of Robbie's scary shenanigans, want more of Jaack's CLOWNING around, and are completely ready for Stevie to pour a shit ton of BEETLE JUICE all over you, then you're in the right place! (Okay, admittedly, I couldn't think of a good clue for Stevie...) This year's Hourween special is bound to make you shit yourselves as Stevie brings back his Two Sentence Horrors (this time, upgrading them to Third Sentence Worse!) Robbie cleans the rust from his keys and unlocks his decrepit Creepy Library infamously known for its child murder themes... although this time, he ensures us there will be absolutely none of that. Jaack brings a real life horror story to the pod, and we finish the episode with a Happy Hour listener's actual terrifying baby monitor footage that led to her calling up the vicar! HAPPY HOURWEEEEEEEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Happy Hourween - five days of chilling tales concluding with a bumper Halloween special. In the final “minisode” before tomorrow’s big finale, Jaack shares arguably one of the internet’s creepiest stories. Ben and Lynn have a normal, healthy marriage. Full of love and contentment… until one day, out of nowhere, Lynn starts peeking at Ben. From around corners, from under the kitchen island, from cupboards, wardrobes… anywhere. This is when everything begins to fall apart - not just their marriage, but Ben’s entire life. If we’re ever going to actually succeed in making you shit your pants, today’s episode may just be the one to do so! (Warning: story may or may not contain mice). Come back tomorrow for our Halloween special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Happy Hourween - five days of chilling tales concluding with a bumper Halloween special. In the third instalment, it’s Robbie’s turn to take the mic, and his story will make you think twice before opening Google Earth again. Two friends spend their nights exploring the world from above, scrolling through satellite images of towns and cities just for fun. But when they stumble across a suburban backyard surrounded by an unusually tall hedge, curiosity takes over. Each time they return, something has changed - strange, dark shapes begin to appear. Until one day, the shadows reveal a horrifying truth hidden in plain sight… Come back tomorrow for our final short story before the Halloween special! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Happy Hourween - five days of chilling tales concluding with a bumper Halloween special. Stevie is taking on our second episode of the series with “Warning, Bears Exist”. Being a Search and Rescue Officer for the US Forest Service is certainly not a walk in the park (…or…forest). A lot of unexplained and spooky things are found in the wilderness, from stalkers, to staircases. Children are going missing, women are getting brutally murdered, and there are bears EVERYWHERE. There’s also a weird hench baby. Come back tomorrow for Robbie’s terrifying tale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Happy Hourween - five days of chilling tales concluding with a bumper Halloween special. Jaack is kicking the series off with a haunting story called “Forever, A Drug”. Three friends take a mysterious new pill that promises the ultimate trip, and it delivers… for a few hundred lifetimes. Trapped in an infinite Groundhog Day of bad decisions, they spiral into eternal weirdness. But are the endless lives, which are each more horrifying than the last, a dream or a punishment? Come back tomorrow for Stevie's spooky story! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to the World Cup Of Urban Legends! Stevie has found 6 urby legs from different countries and is using a randomised wheel to decide which are going head to head, but he keeps accidentally searching for sexy ones… In today’s matches, a whore spider is competing with a beautiful woman with a thirst for placentas. Fat stealing foreigners are up against a creature that regurgitates its victims. And a lovely Latina lady with a horse’s head is battling a forest fairy with some cracking tits. Listen to #577 for Part 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been 3 and a half years since Tom and Ben from true crime podcast “I Could Murder A Podcast” graced the Happy Hour studio and we’ve finally got them back on to kickstart our 2025 spooky season! They bring to the table a rundown of the chilling case of Virginia McCullough - a woman who murdered both of her parents and then hid their bodies in her house for FOUR years. We delve into the motive behind the killings and how Virginia successfully duped friends and family (including her four siblings) into believing her parents were still alive. Happy Hour goes head to head with I Could Murder A Podcast as we test how well each duo knows each other in a game of Mr & Mr! Tom also has a bone to pick with something Jaack said about him on a previous episode, and he really wants to set the record straight… We finish the episode by tiptoeing through a torture timeline where the ICMAP boys tell us all about the 5 worst medieval torture methods. How can honey and milk kill someone? Which of your holes would a Judas cradle feel the worst in? What on earth is a pear of anguish? youtube.com/icouldmurderapodcast instagram.com/couldmurderapod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Alfie’s obsession with the original version of Four In A Bed is no secret, so when Happy Hour listener “foobiomon” suggested we do our own Dream version, we knew we had no choice! In part 1 (#597) we explored Alfie and Jaack's guest houses. We kick off part 2 with Stevie's haunted hotel where guests are not guaranteed to make it out alive... There are unexpected intruders in each room, but Robbie doesn't feel as if he's drawn the short straw. There's a spot of illegal activity too with a worrying lack of human rights for the staff and a suspicious meat served with breakfast. We finish off this series with Robbie's B&B, which has just had it’s grand opening and has already caused quite the buzz! How far can one man stretch his creative limits when dedicating an entire hotel to one very specific theme? The sleeping arrangements in this B&B have a rather, er, communal feel, and the very thing soothing you to sleep may turn out to be the source of your nightmares! And finally, after each of the boys has taken their turn to host in their hypothetical hotel, we can finally crown a WINNER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with one of Jaack’s all-time favourite stand-ups, Matt Bragg, to learn how he went from camera man to comedian. Before hitting the comedy circuit, Matt spent years behind the camera and working on superyachts. He reveals what he did to get kicked out of a billionaire’s boat party, and the abysmal gift Alan Sugar gave Matt after he worked on his yacht. Matt shares the worst gig stories imaginable, including one that involves multiple bodily fluids, and another that features a surprise intruder in the middle of his set. Matt also reveals what it’s like to support Ricky Gervais on tour, and shares his hot takes on Holocaust museums and Christmas adverts during a game of “Fill in the Blank" using his own old tweets. Plus, Matt reacts to Jack’s cursed toe, reveals why John Bishop might secretly hate him, and drops a life-changing fact about sausages… ‘Matt Bragg Live’ out on October 16th. @mattbraggcomedy on IG and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaack, Stevie, Robbie and Alfie have called it a day on podcasting (let’s be honest, it wasn’t really working out anyway) and instead ventured into the Wild West of the hospitality industry… hotels to be specific! In a concept that has never been done before (except every week on Channel 4 for the past 15 years) the Happy Hour boys each spend a night in each other’s hypothetical hotels before paying what they believe is the true value of a night’s stay in said hotel. The host with the highest profit at the end will be officially crowned Happy Hour’s hottest hotelier! Alfie’s obsession with the original version of Four In A Bed is no secret, so when Happy Hour listener “foobiomon” suggested we do our own Dream version, we knew we had no choice! This week is part one (with part two next Monday) and what better way to start than with Indra’s Comfort Hotel? A hotel designed inch-by-inch… or mattress-by-mattress with comfort at the heart of every decision. Is it possible to be too comfy? Alfie’s house of comfort isn’t all that’s explored today as we also venture into Jaack’s hotel. Over the past seven years alongside the podcast, and unbeknownst to anybody, Jaack has been running a side hustle. The Happy Hour hotel. With every single guest that’s ever appeared on the podcast working at the hotel (yep… even him) this is the literal definition of a guest-house. Would you like a podcast studio tour when you check-in the hotel? Doesn’t matter! Regardless of your preference… you’re getting one! Every time. Next week we will pop into Stevie and Robbie’s hotels and a winner will be crowned. But for now, it’s Jaack & Alfie’s turn, which in our humble opinion… could well be a new Happy Hour instant classic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Football content creator Tom Garratt joins the pod this week for a rollercoaster episode covering everything from his humble beginnings growing up in Dudley, to his short-lived football career, to his current role on Pitch Side. Tom opens up about how he’s handled the fallout from THAT infamous leaked video, how he deals with constant online hate, and the most savage comment he's ever received. Tom reveals whether a move into Misfits Boxing could be on the cards, blind ranks both great and terrible hair transplants from celebrities (and Theo Baker), and plays a painfully cringe game of "Fill In The Blank” with his old tweets. We also give Tom a “Golden Sports Pass” that lets him witness one iconic sporting moment from the past, one from this year, and one from the future - his picks are surprising. He also weighs in on who the greatest champion in sports history is, the top five footballers of all time, the most overrated player ever, and whether England will finally bring it home at the World Cup next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie is back in the studio fresh off the back of a family trip to Canada… which did not go to plan in more ways than one. He details everything that went wrong, from missed flights to illnesses to disappointing tourist attractions. Plus a story involving a strange man on the bus, and windscreen washer fluid… Stevie has been doing questionable things with pet dogs, and nearly killed his nan on a trip to Pleasurewood Hills. We maaaay have also found a song to rival “I’m going to rip your fucking arms off”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian, author, and accidental wellness guru Russell Kane takes us for a rapid ride through his chavvy upbringings, Shakespearian dreams, and his deep hatred of Chihuahuas. From his chaotic council estate roots and leaving school with barely any qualifications, to topping his uni class and eventually winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Russell shows how hard work and curiosity can outdo privilege. He shares the exact moment that changed his mindset and sparked a lifelong obsession with self-improvement, knowledge, and proving people wrong. He also dives deep into how he's literally reversing ageing through evidence based routines and science backed supplements… without going full Bryan Johnson! He shares his best diet and exercise tips, and discusses how he’s building a business that aims to make people biologically younger. Russell chats about getting booed off stage, cancel culture, and why he rarely watches other comedians. Plus weird pet stories, fatherhood, and his fascination with misunderstood historical figures (wait til you hear about the secret life of Gandhi…) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Theory Slammers (AKA SlamJar and Slamwise Gandhi) are once again donning their clever clogs caps and busting some myths inspired by TV show ‘Mythbusters’. Is yawning contagious? Can a human catch a bullet in their teeth? Could a penny dropped from the Empire State Building kill someone? What pwould happen if you let a bull run loose in a china shop? Can acid dissolve a dead body like in Breaking Bad? What if an elevator you’re riding suddenly plummets… can you save yourself by jumping at the very last second? All these myths have actually been tested on Mythbusters, so the boys can debate whether it’s possible and theorise which chaotic experiments were used to test it, and Stevie can reveal the truth! Plus Alfie has an embarrassing LinkedIn confession, and Jaack admits to an INSANE motorway driving habit… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Hour... on a Saturday?! In this bonus episode Jaack and Stevie talk all things JaackAndStevie dot com. They tell stories of driving to an inappropriately named mountain in Germany, horrific tattoos and much more. They also discuss the amazing Happy Hour element of their website along with some of the incredible giveaways they've done so far! JaackAndStevie.com members also had the opportunity to ask the boys questions for this very episode. So sit back and enjoy this bonus episode before heading over to the website to check out some premium content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Nick Helm joins us for a wild ride through his mind, and it’s one hell of a trip. He destroys our set in protest over some Pokémon figurines. Nick ruthlessly judges Jaack’s top 3 movies. And we go waaaay too deep on a question about how many pet chickens Nick’s house can hold. Nick admits to being a fraud as he reveals his 2011 Edinburgh Fringe “Funniest Joke” win was actually STOLEN. He also shares his savage take on past Fringe joke winners and Jaack’s own one liners. After being diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder, Nick opens up about his mental health journey, why he had to drop his therapist, and his daily battles with intrusive thoughts and compulsions. Tickets for Nick's tour 'No One Gets Out Alive' available NOW at www.nick-helm.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stevie is taking inspo from Mythbusters (and Fiona) and has brought a handful of theories to the virgin table for Jaack and Alfie (AKA The Theory Slammers) to SLAM. Can a regular playing card be turned into a deadly weapon with one powerful throw? Could you blast yourself into space using fireworks? Is it possible to bend a bullet in mid-air? Does running in the rain keep you drier than walking through rain? All these myths have actually been tested on Mythbusters, so the boys can debate whether it’s possible and theorise which chaotic experiments were used to test it, and Stevie can reveal the truth! Plus Jaack explains his beef with a local running organisation... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s Happy Hour guest is the effortlessly cool Adam Pearson. An actor, presenter, and disability rights campaigner, there’s really not much Adam ISN’T bloody brilliant at. Fresh from the bright lights of Hollywood and into the ironically brighter lights of the ridiculously yellow Happy Hour studio, Adam comes equipped with his sharp wit, seamless charisma and even a present for Jaack and Stevie! Are we just being nice about Adam because he is one of the only Happy Hour guests to come baring gifts? Honestly no. Adam is one of the loveliest blokes to ever grace our studio, and this episode is destined to fit right onto the shelf labelled “instant Happy Hour classics”. Being born with neurofibromatosis - a condition that causes tumours to grow all over his body - life was inevitably hard for a young Adam, as he fought with bullies in the vicious battlefield of the school classroom. We ask Adam questions you’re too afraid to ask someone with a facial disfigurement, and he shares how he deals with having a twin brother who does not suffer with the same symptoms, and tells us how parents should react when their curious children ask questions about someone with a visible difference. Stereotypes, stigma and preconceptions have all had to roll over and concede a big fat L to Adam who seems to just smash everything he turns his hand to. From working in television on much loved British shows such as ‘The Undateables’ and ‘Beauty And The Beast’, to breaking into Hollywood with jaw dropping performances in films like ‘Under The Skin’ and ‘A Different Man’. If one thing is clear in this episode… it’s that Adam was born simply to be a star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaack, Stevie and Alfie are reliving their teenage years by playing iconic drinking game 'Never Have I Ever' (minus the drinking). Have we ever: cried over a movie? Lived alone? Been excluded from school? Been ghosted or catfished? Or got in a car with a stranger? There's stories about how Jaack nearly dated the girlfriend of a One Direction band member, how Stevie's mum betrayed him and got him in major trouble at school, and why Alfie spent a year sleeping on the floor. Plus Jaack found a new beau at a festival, Stevie nearly dies during the pod, and Alfie has yet another midlife crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Jaack received a chance DM one day from Zack Wilson, who offered to send out an exotic fruit basket, Jaack was compelled to learn more of his story. Zack’s early life was the polar opposite of what it is today - from being excluded from school 25 times and battling bullies after being diagnosed with Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, to wild nights out raving and severe drug addiction. After a near-fatal car crash and the sudden death of his father on the day they were due to launch their new business together, Zack found himself at breaking point… then a box of fruit on his 27th birthday changed everything. Zack has now turned his pain into a purpose, by dedicating his life to learning about the healing powers of thousands of varieties of fruit. He shares which fruit is the most underrated medicine, and how you can use the properties of certain fruits to replace the feelings once gained through hard substances. Zack details his experiences with drugs Kambo, Bufo, and Ayahuasca, and exactly what happens when you visit a shaman. He also brings in a giant basket of exotic fruits - some we’ve never even heard of - and we end the pod with a taste testing! This is one of the rawest (excuse the pun) and most inspiring stories we’ve ever shared on the podcast. Order your own customised exotic fruit boxes at thefifthorchard.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re celebrating the latest FourSkin member to tie the knot - Alfie to his beautiful wife Ali - with an All Caught Up episode dedicated to his wedding! He gives us a full run down of the entire day, and goes over what he did on the morning of (including two things that are VERY unconventional for Alfie), the sentence that had to be cut from the speech, and the tiny mistake that ruined all of the photos… Jaack somehow managed to accidentally annoy Alfie’s mum, AND disrespect someone who was simply serving food to guests. Oh and in other news, Stevie gives us an update on his deformed skull. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices