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Happy Monday, How good are you at finding a deal for your holiday? Sparky is sharing his tips for finding a cheap flight.  It always comes down to money with us. So we start making suggestions to the prime minister.  Jo is overexcited about a Teams call with the NHS. She's more excited than any other patient signed up for these meetings about pre-diabetes.  Sparky nearly gives away Guess the year after giving the clues.  More train etiquette conversations. If someone has headphones on, is it ever ok to try to speak to them?  Gen Z come under fire again. Shock horror. Are boomers better?  Petrol prices: a lesson on why not to be too nice to workmen in your house.  We play Kids Tell Fibs with Poppy, and she brings a question about Coming to America, one of the greatest movies of the 80s.  Remember, there are so many episodes on our Patreon. Click this link to sign up: patreon.com/JoandSparky   Have a great week  J&S x

Happy Monday, people.  Standard Jo, we start the episode with drama. She's been involved in fraud this week.  That leads us to a conversation about the biggest rigmarole for what should be the simplest thing. This could definitely become a new thread, so send your stories. We get an international Celebs in the Wild story. Involving a soap star.  When you get drama on the train, you're starting to think of us. Ranting about trains has become as popular as bin chat on this podcast.  And of course we play Kids Tell Fibs and Guess the Year. If you want to sign up for Patreon for the full Tenable back catalogue and adults-only episodes. Here is the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky Thanks for listening, as always J&S x

Happy Monday,  Have you ever stayed at someone's house and envied something they own? Jo's been house-sitting and fancies adding something new to her kitchen.  Are you much more relaxed about things when someone else is paying?  Sparky is asking for your help. He's still the new guy at work and is looking to you to help him impress his bosses.  We get a pasta update from Producer Harvey. Maybe he's getting too adventurous.  Still, your odd condiment quirks keep coming in. One of today's is described as a VIOLATION!  How do you pronounce Bolognaise? It will determine how posh you are?  Of course we play Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs.  Sign up for more episodes by clicking here: patreon.com/JoandSparky Have a great week  J&S x

Happy Monday!  Hope you've had the best weekend!  Did you do the Robin Hood Half? WELL DONE! Did you get a power-up from Sparky's sons sign??  We both applied for tickets for the next Oasis tour.. It's safe to say we both had very different stories with very different outcomes.  There is still more to say on condiments.  Sparky's got some opinions about the new Rooney documentary.  We play Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs, of course.  Thanks for your support on Patreon. If you want to join the fun and get all our episodes ever, including the latest Adults Only from last week. Click this link: patreon.com/JoandSparky It's well worth £4 a month.    J&S x

Happy Monday!  We've got our fingers crossed for this episode, because an alert came up before we started recording, so we didn't know if would record...  Sparky kicks off the episode (pun intended) with the full rundown on his new life as a football coach. (Cheerleader for kids) Will he be the new Ted Lasso?  Jo's hyped for Snoopy merch at Starbucks.. So she's recruiting you to keep an eye out for it.  What happens if the emergency alert goes off on your phone, but comes up in a different language?  Some more things that annoy you, but really don't affect you.  The most expensive toothbrush in the world. And a game of Guess the Year.  Subscribe to our Patreon by clicking this link: patreon.com/JoandSparky Thank you so much to our new subscribers and to our loyal ones who have been with us all the way.  Have a great week!  J&S x

Happy Monday!  We need to start with an apology. We are not trying to take your money unlawfully. Jo explains what Patreon has done... Because we're passing the blame to Patreon.  Also, the podcast was interrupted at the start due to a small emergency next door to Sparky's house.  We talk about skip diving, some more things that annoy you, but are really none of your business. Jo creates a game about how ridiculous the train service is in this country.  Plus the classics: Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs.    Sign up for Patreon; it's only £4 a month now, £1 for an extra episode a week that includes Tenable. Here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky   Thanks for listening J&S x

Happy Monday!  What is the best tribute act you've ever seen? We start with excitement for the best tribute act Sparky has ever seen. Mr Worldwide- Pitbull showed up at his campsite. They need to improve face recognition on the self-service tills. Jo has a top-tier idea. We catch up on builder etiquette. How many brews should you be making?  When was the last time you used a laundrette? Are you aware of how much they cost to use?  Sparky nearly blew a gasket when he did a bit of undercover investigating in a laundrette.  Washing your clothes is more expensive than this podcast on Patreon. So more evidence we're giving you a good deal. Sign up by clicking this link  patreon.com/JoandSparky   Have a great week  J&S x

Happy Bank Holiday Monday... Or whenever you're catching up.    In this episode, we explain the new era of the podcast going forward and what you can expect after some slight changes.  If you love a dramatic, scandalous documentary, we've got some early recommendations for you.  Sparky's been on an all-day sesh and has found the best game at the Old Trip to Jerusalem in Nottingham.  What annoys you that doesn't directly affect you?  We discuss the great Mars bar scandal that Sparky has spotted online, which reminds us of a time when we worked in radio, and a Mars bar nearly caused a whole radio station to be closed down.  If you've got a story to share, jump in our inbox on Facebook or Insta.    If you want to try our new £4 a month Patreon. That's £1 an episode. Here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky     Have a great week    J&S x

Happy Monday, Ducks   Welcome to another week. In the busyness of everything at the moment, we have to do the catch-up we normally do before recording the actual episode.  But it could end up helping. Jo wants ideas on what to get Sparky's son Hendrix for his 3rd birthday... Suggestions welcome.    Does your eating change when your partner is away?? Sparky went a bit mad last week. Have you got any stories like this?  Jo's forgotten something pretty important for her working week down in London, and it actually looks pretty convenient that she forgot that specific item.  It nearly kicks off about the eclipse again. And Charles has a wild suggestion to fix the current issue we have with the podcast.    We play Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs as well.    Enjoy  J&Sx

Errrr... what's this? An episode on a Tuesday?!  Sorry it's late, but here it is.  Sparky is buzzing off the back of Gloworm Festival. He's had a big weekend with the wife and kids, and he's most happy about working with a certain celebrity dog.  Jo's been on her niece's big hen do in Madrid... And it's safe to say, it didn't come without drama. Then, of course, we need to get into your thoughts on the conversation we had on last week's episode "We need to talk"  You haven't held back!! Don't forget our back catalogue of Patreon episodes are all available here: Sign up for £5 a month. patreon.com/JoandSparky   Enjoy J&S

Happy Monday, People!  Jo's having a very fun Monday. As this podcast goes out, Jo is on her way to a hen do in Madrid! BUT, she's made an error when booking the flights... Wait until you hear what she's having to do on the way home...  Sparky is being strong-armed into buying something by his wife. Have you got a walking pad? What are your thoughts??  Owen, age 15's Mum (Carolyn) has been in touch, and it turns out Sparky has more in common with a 15-year-old than he realises.  We learn some hacks to make it look like you're busy at work when you're actually not.  And the ultimate repeat excuse for being late for work!  Would you judge someone who doesn't like condiments? Like NO KETCHUP?!  Also, "Can we have a chat?" We genuinely need some feedback from you? So don't be shy to drop us a message. This is your opportunity to have your say.  Our inbox is open on Facebook and Instagram.  Lots of love  J&Sx

Happy Monday!  Hope you've had the best weekend. Bingo is being replaced, and Jo has a new online business that can get you a free £25!  Sparky's wife has sent Jo a voicenote claiming that Sparky is unhinged. Would you do what he's done?  We discuss restaurant etiquette? Has the way we get served in restaurants changed for the worse?  We've had a complaint about one of our TV recommendations.  Don't forget you can get more podcasts every week and the full back catalogue by signing up for Patreon. Here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky    J&Sx

Happy Monday, Duck! Are we happy with third for the World Cup? Of course, we can even make going 4-nil up a stressful situation for the country.  Sparky's been to London over the weekend and ended up at the dogs. When was the last time you went to the greyhound racing? Got to love those drink prices.  Jo thinks everyone should watch the new Katie Price documentary.  Jo gets ailment advice from Sammi. Apparently it's all about making the most of an MRI scan... There is outrage at the new reward scheme from Octopus Energy. Jo and Listener Kate are livid.... Who knew trying to get a free coffee was such hard work...  If you fancy signing up for more episodes. join our Patreon. Here is the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky   Have a great week.  J&Sx

We are back! After taking a week off for the start of Sparky's new show, we are back!  We of course have loads to catch up on, including the excitement of the World Cup. England through to the semis. We manifest it coming home!!  We cover complaints, corrections and lovely messages that have given us goosebumps and made us get a bit sentimental.  We also had to address a news story that involved an awkwardly cropped photo...  We would love you to sign up to our Patreon; you can do that by clicking this link. Remember "UP TO"  2 extra episodes a week. ;)  patreon.com/JoandSparky Have a great week.  J&S x

Happy Monday, people!  Can you believe it? A year of the podcast. 52 episodes of bin chat and train chat. There has also been a fair bit of sauce chat. Which pops up again in this episode.  We discuss the heat, the World Cup, how we are getting thicker, yet AI is getting smarter. Remembering passwords and the debate about playing loud music in your own house continues.... We also play Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs. Sparky has got some big news that is dropping today, so look out on our socials.  If you want more episodes, get involved on Patreon. Here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky Have a great week. J&Sx