522 - SIMON BRODKIN - Embarrassing Donald Trump, Gatecrashing Kanye’s Glasto Set, & Pranking FIFA President Sepp Blatter!

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

6 Loka 20251h 35min

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

2 Loka 20251h 27min

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

29 Syys 20251h 5min

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

25 Syys 20251h 17min

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

22 Syys 20251h 18min

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

20 Syys 20251h 10min

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

18 Syys 20251h 26min

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

15 Syys 20251h 14min