Jo & Sparky ”Off the Radio”

Episode 42 - Addicted to the Craic

Top of the Monday to ya! 
Sparky has been to Dublin for the weekend and is full of Guinness and the Irish craic. But he wasn't just getting drunk with his wife, he learned facts that he has brought back for the podcast. 
Listener Sam has been listening to Jo since 1993 and her voice note proves how well she knows her. 
We get a message from an EV driver that will make you feel envious of how cheap their car is to run at the moment, as we're all busy selling our treasures to keep our cars on the road. 
We get an update from Producer Harvey and learn that, although he's been in London for 10 months now, he's still the same old Harvey we've always known. 
A game of Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs for you to play along with. 
And a Vom story at the end of this episode that really is worth sticking around for. What's the worst thing that can happen when you're away with a new partner for the first time? Maybe this story is the answer!! 
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Have a great week 
J&S x 
 

Episode 41 - Natty Trust

Happy Monday, Duckies! 
We recorded this the day after a day session with the old radio crew. We met up in Nottingham with Producer Harvey! All the goss from that. 
Jo calls out Sparky for trying to casually "cool up" being a National Trust member. 
We get gardening advice, money-saving train advice and an easter egg bargain that might not be that much of a bargain. 
We have had some great claims to fame come in. You won't believe what someone has done for Andre Rieu in a hotel in Nottingham. 
Sparky went to a birthday party with Moana, and it wasn't what he expected. 
Of course, we have a game of Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs. 
And today may be the final episode with vom story (Some people will be breathing a sigh of relief) 
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Have a great week 
J&S x 
 

Episode 40 - That sounds like a spicy discussion for a Mumsnet forum.

Happy Bank Holiday Monday! 
Hope you've had an amazing Easter weekend, and the Easter bunny paid a visit to your house. 
Sparky's been to a K-Pop gig over the weekend and swears most of the parents in there were more excited than the kids! 
We discuss the alternate uses of Dettol; apparently, people don't just use it to clean the floor. 
Jo suggests a rule she's heard about for bus users, which we feel would divide opinion in the world. We were careful not to say too much because we don't want to get cancelled. 
Have sugar sachet wrappers got harder to open? 
We're trying not to cause a panic about petrol , while being slightly nervous about petrol. 
We have a game of Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs for you to join in with. 
 
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Have a great week. 
J&S x 
 

Episode 39 - Jeremy Beadle did what to Jo?

Happy Monday, Ducks! 
A bit of a money-obsessed episode for you to start the week. 
How do you choose what restaurant to go to? Is it anything to do with the deal you can get? 
Are 2-4-1 cocktails a scam?
Cheap days out with the kids.
We have a game of " Guess the Year that involves a beauty contest scandal.
A story about a young Jo and Jeremy Beadle that shows how much times have changed! 
Car tech chat and a Celeb in a wild story about an Emmerdale character in a lay-by. 
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Have a great week 
J&S x 

Episode 38 - Egg Coffee?

Ey up Duckies! Happy Monday! 
Let's start the week with a fun-filled episode. 
Although Sparky is an emotional wreck, He may be hormonal because you won't believe what movie he cried at. 
Jo is hyped that Last One Laughing is back, but she's found a problem with it. 
Coffee chat has fast become the new bin chat! People want to talk about specialist coffees that have changed their lives. 
We bring back an old feature from the Radio show. You can play along with the HEADLINE GAME. You'll remember producer Harvey was terrible at this game, so of course we've roped him in to play along with a voicenote! 
Also, a game of Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs as well! 
If you do fancy giving Patreon a try, don't forget you can link it to your regular podcast app, and it'll appear there to keep things easy for you. Here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky
Also, now's the time to sign up because Wednesday's episode is an adults-only episode!! 
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Have a great week. 
J&S x 
 

Episode 37 - What are you Queuing for?

Happy Monday, lovely people! 
Ready for another week? 
Is there a viral food item you've queued for and had to have? We start this episode trying to figure out why Jo's brother's local Butcher is so popular and why Sparky can't get cakes from a certain Bakery in Wollaton.
We ask, what is the actual value of a pound anymore? When Sparky drops a crazy price comparison that just doesn't make sense. Unfortunately for the train companies, they get another kicking off the back of this subject. 
A voicenote about odd Birthday presents from the wife of a former Faithful from Traitors. 
And of course, Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs. 
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Have a great week! 
J&S x 
 
 

Episode 36 - Fishfingers or Prawns?

Welcome to Monday, Ducks! 
Hope you had a great weekend! 
On this episode, Sparky is excited because this weekend his kids had their first all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet experience!! Has his tightness training taught them to take full advantage? 
Jo is ignoring emails from the council... 
A Celebs in the Wild story that includes a drunken encounter with Dr Actual Who! Also, the spin-off feature "Celebs you've had a wee next to" is really taking off! 
Shots should be banned when you get to a certain age and an insight into the men's loos you didn't ask for. 
We finish with an epic Vom story if your stomach is strong enough. 
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Have a great week
 
J&S x 
 

Episode 35 - Everything was bleeped out

Happy Monday, Ducks! 
Hope you've enjoyed the pops of sunshine we've been having. 
In this Episode, Jo gives us a full rundown of the Brits 2026 like the most professional showbiz reporter you've ever heard. It's like she was actually there and not just on her sofa. 
We talk about starting a revolution against train companies. 
A voicenote from Katie that will make you want to watch a TV show Jo has been trying to get us to watch for ages. 
And is Sparky about to buy the maddest birthday present for his wife's birthday? 
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Enjoy 
J&S x 

Episode 34 - Just so you know I'll be getting close enough to smell him!

Happy Monday, Ducks! 
Are you ready for another week? 
On this episode, there is excitement for another Adults only episode that drops this Wednesday.
Jo is barely holding it together after a Celeb interview she did last week with one of the men in her top 3 fittest list. 
Sparky is a bit snippy as he's hungover and ill. He's also showing signs of growing old with how he chose the pubs he wen't to for his birthday night out. 
What would you say is the flagship product for Greggs? That comes up in discussion, and have you ever made a peer pressure purchase? 
Remember, there are more episodes every week if you become a Patreon member. If you fancy giving it a try, here's the link.
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This is the week to try it, as it's adults only on Wednesday! 
Thanks for listening. 
Much love 
J&S x 
 
 
 

Episode 33 - Out of Touch

Here we go with another week! Let's go! 
First and foremost, thanks to the loyal ones for chucking on our new radio show on Magna Radio! Great to see your messages coming in.
In this episode, we discuss starting a side hustle to become wedding celebrants. Would you let us marry you? 
We talk about a memory that everyone has from their childhood, but it's probably not one of your favourites.
Things are doing jobs that aren't the jobs they are supposed to be doing. Have you got one? 
We solve another problem the government are struggling with. Get us in the Houses of Parliament immediately. 
We do Guess the Year and Kids Tell Fibs as well. 
Thanks for listening, remember you can get more by subscribing to our Patreon, here's the link: patreon.com/JoandSparky
 
Have a great week 
J&S x