Lousy Advice

Why Our Baby Moon Was a Total Disaster & Sightseeing is Over Rated!

Join us as we share hilarious and honest insights from our recent baby moon holiday, including the chaos, the lessons learned, and why some trips are better left unplanned. Perfect for anyone planning a trip or looking for a good laugh about travel mishaps.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Lousy Advice
03:01 The Concept of a Baby Moon
05:48 Experiences and Expectations of the Baby Moon
08:51 Challenges of Being an Influencer
15:01 Confronting Public Annoyances
22:03 Conclusion and Reflections
22:16 Holiday Reflections and Relationship Dynamics
24:04 Gaslighting Experiences During Travel
27:50 Hotel Challenges and Unexpected Solutions
33:06 The Dread of Sightseeing
36:15 The Perils of Making Holiday Friends
40:58 Flight Meal Disasters and Travel Nightmares
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In this episode, Holly shares hilarious and mortifying personal stories, including pregnancy announcements, pelvic floor exercises, and accidental leaks, while engaging with audience submissions about workplace and personal mishaps.

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Get ready for a hilarious and candid discussion as Holly and Rory share their unfiltered thoughts on Love Island, pregnancy surprises, and the art of giving lousy advice. Dive into their humorous take on modern dating, parenting, and the chaos of everyday life.

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction and Holly's pregnancy revelations

02:09 - Podcast growth tips and listener engagement

05:51 - Holly's pregnancy kicks and funny anecdotes

07:38 - The heatwave and reflections on life choices

10:00 - Holiday stories and the discomforts of festivals

12:30 - The concept of a 'baby moon' and marketing traps

14:06 - Rory's fitness journey and holiday comparisons

15:56 - How pregnancy simplifies social life and excuses

18:51 - The chaos of multiple holidays and holiday procrastination

19:50 - Rory's thoughts on fan comments and relationship dynamics

24:33 - Predicting who would survive on Love Island and casting guesses

28:32 - Insider insights into Love Island's snogging and filming rituals

34:06 - The practicalities of sharing clothes, toilets, and laundry in the villa

37:40 - The mysterious obsession with eye contact in dating shows

42:02 - The intensity of snogging and production tricks on Love Island

43:23 - Rory's questions on snogging training and intimacy coaching

44:15 - Final questions about Love Island casting and snogging styles

45:10 - Call for listener ratings and upcoming episodes
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Childminder's Awkward Door Fart, Running Over a Driving Instructor & Blame Game Society

In this episode, Holly and Rory share hilarious and relatable stories of mistakes, misunderstandings, and moments of awkwardness - from slipping up in everyday life to comical mix-ups at social gatherings. Tune in for a lighthearted look at how everyone messes up sometimes, and discover the humorous side of human errors.

Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Fudge Up Fridays – sharing weekly mistake stories
02:06 - Rory's story about Chloe's wedding and mistaken identity with her mum
04:14 - Rory’s awkward question to Harry’s mum and subsequent confusion
06:03 - The pickleball name mix-up between Jen and Jane
07:35 - Rory’s ongoing mispronunciations and accent banter
09:00 - The playful banter about Rory's change from Jane to Rory: accent and personality shifts
10:03 - Family perceptions and Rory’s “salt of the earth” versus posh stereotypes
11:24 - London flat horrors and the “earthy” vibe vs. posh stereotypes
12:27 - Rory’s story about accidentally farting and shitting himself during a door answer
14:21 - Bathroom mishaps, blame game, and the story of inhaling a poo in bed
16:17 - The story of Rory running over his driving instructor and the use of emojis in stories
17:02 - The blame game and how to handle awkward situations humorously
19:00 - Wrapping up the episode and announcing a special giveaway for listeners
20:16 - How to share and support the podcast with creative antics like billboards
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Join Holly and Rory as they navigate the chaos of family holidays, outrageous pet behaviors, and societal quirks—delivered with humor and unfiltered honesty. Expect laughs, real talk, and a dash of controversial opinions.

0:00 – Casual intro and outfit banter

4:22 – Shift to family holiday updates and frustrations

11:36 – Rory’s detailed toenail horror reveal

13:04 – The challenges of family holidays and in-law interactions

15:22 – Rory’s toenail texture description and infection worries

18:30 – Call for toenail fungal treatment sponsorship

35:08 – Rant about loud social media calls on trains

37:40 – Podcast promotion and audience engagement call-to-action

37:57 – Rory’s ending reflection on love and pregnancy emotions

29:28 – Rory's bathroom habits and the sleep dilemma

30:57 – The hypothetical legislation for train etiquette

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