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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 by Ghostwatch, the cult classic one-off TV special from 1992 that fooled and frightened millions of Brits. We're joined by our friend Brendan James of Blowback to discuss horror, ghosts, and Ghostwatch. It's a masterpiece of telly, which you simply must watch, if you're not a baby. I'm grown up and brave and I'm barely even scared of Pipes anymore. 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 champnionships. 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 literally only had Internet Explorer and you were thankful for it. (And yes, it is British.) Plus, where did Keep Calm and Carry On come from? 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Boohbah. They are atoms of light and also furry aliens, or something. Plus, what the HELL is received pronunciation? 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-for-one Thought of the Week, featuring an update on Caesar the Gorilla. 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"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 to Noel Edmonds...'s lobsters? 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 be found in England? (This is not political commentary but it sounds cool if you imagine it is) 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 flavo(u)r. 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: T**t? Yes! Plus, why do we call pounds quid? 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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/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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 UK. 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 stop people jacking off? 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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 f*****g 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.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 Gill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.