The Mel Giedroyc Show: Recent Episodes
Magic Radio
Mel Giedroyc (you know, off the telly) and Andy Bush (not on the telly) sit down every week to discuss the finer, funnier things in life. Microphones, tea and biscuits provided by the lovely folk at Magic Radio.
Mel and Bush are back for that bit between Christmas and New Year with chat on how to greet other runners, are vouchers actually useful, and how much Christmas dancing did you do?
In another festive edition of the podcast Mel and Bush cover dancing, nut roasts and Christmas day meet ups.
This week on another festive edition of the podcast Mel and Bush chat about Christmas scarves, tipping Christmas, and Bush gives her Christmas present.
In another festive edition of the podcast Mel and Bush chat Christmas Jumpers for Dogs, Midnight Mass, Pigs in Blankets, Caroling and worms.
This week Mel and Bush embrace Magic going 100% Christmas, by one upping the other presenters and going 110% Christmas. There's also chat of Hipster Santa's, Frog & Chicken and parcel wrapping.
This week Mel and Bush are backstage at the Gielgud Theatre, where Mel is currently starring in Company. They talk about the joys of liquorice for performers, what role Bush could take up in the West End, and Mel teaches Bush how to order an interval drink. All of that, plus some white dressing gowns. Hear more fun like this every Saturday at 1pm on Magic.
On our delightful little podcast this week Mel and Bush discuss, what is a Lob? How great are local dry-cleaners? And how acceptable is it to talk on the phone whilst you're in the bathroom? All of that, and plenty more. If you like that sound of that, do listen every Saturday afternoon, from 1pm, on Magic.
This week we find out quite how much Mel has been traumatised by Peter Quint in the Turn of the Screw. We ask the question "when should you crack out the Big Coat?" and what's the best seat on a bus? Like the sound of that? Course you do. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Magic.
It's a divided podcast this week, Mel and Bush end up on different sides of the Netball v Football argument in a particularly contentious Ledger of Ledge, and discuss the pros and cons of fireworks. If that sounds like the type of fun for you, then remember you can listen live every Saturday from 1pm on Magic.
Podcast 100! Who'd have thought it. This week Mel and Bush discuss the untimely end of Mel's car Buttercup, duvet techniques and Bush has the frightening prospect of DJing his 8 year old daughter's school Halloween disco. What is he going to play? What is he going to wear? Listen to find out!
Mel and Bush have got plenty to catch up on this week. We talk sideways clapping, card games, Donny Osmond, and Bush's "sinister shoes".
Mel and Bush are having trouble with mouth ulcers this week, so discuss a wide array of remedies. They also chat coffee substitutes, the world's first ironic wine, and new television detective drama 'Pots & Pans'.
This week Saucy Chestnut and Grizzly Bear (all will become clear, probably) discuss an elaborate method for scaring off foxes, school science experiments and the fact that you can't take an infant into a betting shop. It's all the usual meandering nonsense.
This week Mel gives Bush a lesson in how best to wind a baby and talks about being in a musical!
Mel's been learning Ju Jitsu. Bush is looking for suggestions on how to induce a baby. We ask which way round you play the flute. And Mel and Bush put the world of restaurants to rights. So a pretty standard show, all in all.
A large bout of Bank Holiday Giddyness abounds in the studio this week. We have animal noises, Percy Edwards chat, Bush gets confused about the Lake District, a blackbird in a wood burning stove and what crisp makes the best crisp sandwich?
This week Mel has been bitten by the Musical Theatre bug. We talk Racy Dance Troupes and Duran Duran videos. With Bush's baby on the way we decide to take up knitting. And we talk about what's acceptable to do at Kate Bush's house.
This week the air conditioning in the studio causes utter chaos. Mel and Bush chat nightclubbing, Bush's work outfits and we have the most middle class Ledger of Legends yet.
Mel and Bush discuss getting matching tattoos, talk spray tans and Bush's legs, and how lovely is Chesney Hawkes?
Mel teaches Bush how to end a phone call. Bush likes to buy new socks for going on aeroplanes. We join the lobster club, celeb spotting, and a lot of chat about Sheffield's favourite son.
This week Mel and Bush discuss Foot Arches, Superstitions, Ringtones, Dinosaurs and how chatty would music superstar Seal be on a National Express coach.
Mel and Bush discuss the perils of sun burn and the pain that is wearing braces on your teeth.
This week Bush gives Mel the greatest gift of all... his old Filofax! Plus as always Mel is telling it as it is in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are discussing the many merits of glasses on gold chains and discover the joy of 'rooms for cats' (yes, we were confused too). Plus Mel is telling it as it is in Tell Mel.
Mel realises that she's getting older. Bush would console her... but he's busy being stuck in a chair. Plus, more pleasingly punchy words of wisdom in Tell Mel.
This week Mel is telling Bush about the most embarrassing thing to happen to her ever, ever. Despite the embarrassment though she still pulls it together for Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are literally talking about birds and bees, plus Mel lays down the law in Tell Mel.
It's Royal Wedding weekend and that is quite frankly all Mel and Bush want to talk about! Mel does stop briefly though for Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are finally going to sit down and address the controversial topic everyone is talking about, yes the paper clip vs the staple. There will also be chat about the Royal Wedding and Bush asks Mel to help with his upholstery woes. Plus more questions will be answered in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush want to bring back retro desserts, but ONLY on a Tuesday, obviously. And more moving mayhem in Tell Mel.
Much to Mel's surprise, Bush divulges a very unusual secret crush! Plus more acute antics in Tell Mel.
Mel & Bush find a toenail in the studio. There can only be ONE culprit! Plus there's more cool chattering in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are back with new trainers, terrifying face masks, and all the facts you ever needed about hats. Plus there's more gutsy guidance in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush chat about a snake that Bush found on the street, and it's loving reunion with the owner. Plus there's more lovely lambasting in Tell Mel.
It's Easter weekend and as per usual Bush is learning about all sorts from Mel - this week bringing a particular shocking revelation about lamb! Plus there's more mindful mumbling in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush tried to talk about lots of things this episode but ended up mostly talking about one. WHAT a thing, though. Plus there's more stony shenanigans in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are BACK! This week Mel's learning lines (or trying to), Bush is considering Come Dine With Me, and there's discussion of favourite trees. Plus there's more caustic care in Tell Mel.
Despite the tense undercurrent of Grease-based disagreement, Mel and Bush manage to deliver this week's show on the subjects of friends (new), airports (regional), and breakfasts (cooked). Plus there's more irascible instruction in Tell Mel.
Don your long johns, get those eggs poaching and prepare yourself for another 23 minutes and 58 seconds of podcasting from Mel & Bu$h. Plus there's more terse troubleshooting in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have donned their podcasting boiler suits, as indeed should you, before embarking on this week's discussion featuring naps, narration, and golden retrievers. Plus there's more stony suggestion in Tell Mel.
Welcome to Bush and Giedroyc's - your local department store! Ground floor: Chocolate cake, Oxo cubes, Weetabix. First floor: Weird trousers. Plus there's more curmudgeonly correction in Tell Mel.
Mel & Bush are here, 50% hung over and parallel parking this podcast in your ears. Plus there's more dour direction in Tell Mel.
Want to know the difference between a soup and stew? Well you've come to the right podcast, my friend. Plus there's more grim guidance in Tell Mel. No ewoks were harmed in the making of this episode.
It's 2018 and look who's back? It's Mel and Bush of course. And just when you thought Bush had festively redeemed himself following last year's tree debacle... Plus there's more acrimonious assistance in Tell Mel.
It's New Years Eve Eve! Mel and Bush are settling down for some kedgeree, a listen to some 70s showtunes, and some poor firework safety. Plus there's more haughty help in Tell Mel.
It's so extremely very ruddy near Christmas, and as such you can expect much yuletide chat from Mel and Bush, with marzipan, plump robins, and Bush's grinchiness in spades. Plus there's more grizzled group therapy in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are dealing with such subjects as itching/sticking, glacé cherries, and Die Hard. Plus there's more intensive care in Tell Mel.
Christmas is drawing near and so Mel and Bush's thoughts are turning to trees, boardgames and... Colin Firth. Plus there's more loveless life coaching in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have donned their bobble hats, eaten some fritters, and loosened their black ties. It's time for a podcast. Plus there's more OTT Q&A in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have dimmed the lights, written their round robins, and now all we can hear is snoring. Plus there's more pass-agg proselytising in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have donned their capes, dressed up their bears and killed a houseplant, and that means their ready for this week's podcast. And as usual there's more intractable instruction in Tell Mel.
This week the podcast, in the main, concerns a man named Bob Pace who Mel and Bush met doing the Palace to Palace bike ride. There's also chat regarding Bush's controversial jumper, and more antagonistic advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are chatting pom poms, Guy Fawkes, and verrucas in this week's podcast. Plus there's more trenchant troubleshooting in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are talking green eyeliner, secret christenings, and killing houseplants. Plus there's more hard-boiled advice in Tell Mel. This podcast is not sponsored by Leätherhead.
Mel and Bush have yodelled, rollerbladed and landline-phoned their way to another week's podcast. And as usual there's more troubling tuition in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush tackle such weighty topics as solo cinema outings, pretentious beverages and Irene Cara’s leg warmers. Plus there’s more pugnacious preaching in Tell Mel.
This week Mel’s doing something that scares her and Bush is avoiding commuter chat, in a podcast that should have been, but wasn’t, recorded in the bathtub. Plus there’s more stern suggestions in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush once again sit astride the tandem that is this podcast to give you everything you need to know about giant cats, hankeys, and Take That. Plus there are more sanctimonious suggestions in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have tamed their restless legs long enough to talk about needy inanimate objects, taking people for granted, and… scabs. Plus there’s more hard-boiled help in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush have got a great but incomplete recipe for making mushy peas in a bin bag. What more could you want? More cantankerous counselling in Tell Mel, that’s what.
Mel and Bush are back, pitting dentist against hygienist, jelly against eel, and Andrew against Scott. Plus there more thorny therapy in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are back and they mean business: and by business they mean bicycle, beard and moth chat. Plus there’s more firm feedback in Tell Mel.
It’s an outdoorsy episode this week, with talk of long walks, cycling, and space potatoes. Plus there’s more grit and guidance in Tell Mel. This podcast is not sponsored by Ghent.
Parental Guidance: This episode was recorded entirely without underwear. Also features apples, fake grass, and more acerbic advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have stopped eating corn snacks for long enough to talk about childhood bikes, goth insects, and armpit hair. Plus there’s more powerful problem-solving in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are quite frankly obsessed with Rick Astley this week, but they still managed to fit in talk of Sean Bean, Little Chef and Sofas. Plus there’s more acerbic advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are hear in their sleeping bags, ready to tell you about hair washing, rubbish handwriting and Spanish exchange students. Plus there’s more aggro info in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are back with toothpick chat, twitchy eye conversation, and getting-stuck-on-the-london-eye-with-a-hen-party waffle. Plus there’s more garrulous guidance in Tell Mel.
Something happened. Phone calls were made. Mel is quite possibly never going to be the same again. Also Bush shares his recipe for vegetarian lasagne. Plus more totalitarian treatments in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have donned their Reactions™ lenses to discuss post codes, boring school trips, and a long-running public feud with one member of Bros. Plus there’s more thorny therapy in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are joined by The Voice Of Youth: The Voice Of Truth for a special critique of 2017 summer fashion. Plus celebrities in liquid, petty crime, and more carefree caregiving in Tell Mel.
Teeth whitening. Eyebrow threading. Hair lasering. Just three of the tasks Mel and Bush have performed in preparation for this week’s podcast. And Bush still made a terrible mistake. Plus there are yet more ruthless recommendations in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush talk knitting, barber shop and calf tattoos. Plus there's more aggressive advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are resplendent in their summer uniforms as they discuss Robin Hood, Ken Follett’s 12th Century cathedral, and guinea pigs. Plus there’s more garrulous guidance in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are relishing the start of a Bank Holiday weekend with talk of cycling, sticky tape and hotel toiletries. Plus as usual there’s more roughshod recommendations in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush welcome you to the unexpectedly lovely holiday destination that is this podcast with talk of Quiche Lorraine, debit card security tips, and violin protection. And as usual there are more sociopathic suggestions in Tell Mel.
This week there’s plenty of singing as Mel and Bush prepare for Eurovision with a selection of 70s and 80s game show themes. Plus there’s more aggressive advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have their textured sweaters on, ready to discuss students, snails and Tony Hadley. Plus as usual there’s more thorny therapy in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush have been rigorously waxed, applied their makeup, and donned their tracksuits before checking into the bed and breakfast we call podcast. Plus there’s more tearaway Q&A in Tell Mel.
We’re excited to announce that Bush is opening the Brixham Festival in Devon – but how is he going to fill his 25 minute opener? There’s also party planning, book sniffing, bike maintaining, and more caustic counselling in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are planning a new sideline business, while failing to release a popstar from the cupboard. Plus there’s more stern stewardship in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush launch an investigation into well-preserved popstars, do their makeup on the bus, and prepare for a happy landing. Plus there’s more astringent advice in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are on holiday, so we’ve brought in Professor Brian Cox and Zippy to cover for them. APRIL FOOL! No, just the usual dose of historical deaths, pilates attire and chocolate bars for you this week. Plus there’s more punishing pastoral care in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are planning their perfect visit to a casino, lying to children, and indulging in meaningless waffle. Plus there’s more hard-boiled help in Tell Mel.
This week Mel plans a wedding… but whose is it?! Bush runs down his top 10 awkward moments. And it’s all washed down with plastic fish, canned custard and a mug of extremely strong tea. Plus more cruel-to-be-kind coaching in Tell Mel.
There’s a whiff of spring in the air and Mel’s ready and raring to greet the new season. Bush, less so. Plus there’s plumbers, big books, and more curt counselling in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are shouting at the TV, wrapping up warm in the supermarket and ugly crying this week, but leaving pet naming up to the kids. Plus there’s the usual firm but firm advice in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are back once again with a snazzy podcast and acceptable blood-sugar levels. On the agenda: socks, eggs, sword swallowing, and vinegar. Plus there’s another dose of heavy-handed help in Tell Mel.
Mel has emerged from the house of lurgy to join Bush for this week’s edition of the natty little podcast. Also covered: Weathermen, Kate Bush’s DNA, and doughnut strategy. Plus there’s more stone-cold support offered up in Tell Mel.
Enter Mel and Bush’s podcast kitchenette and this week they’ll serve you up a helping of slime, skimmed milk and amateur musical theatre. Plus there’s more robust remediation in Tell Mel. Double thumbs-up!
Mel and Bush welcome you back to the inner sanctum with a nostril-flaringly good show. Covered this week: Elite baking, board gaming, and car washing. Plus more lightning life advice in Tell Mel.
On the agenda for Mel and Bush this week: Porridge (the making of), digital detoxes (the embarkment upon), and… Sven-Göran Eriksson. Plus more terse troubleshooting in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are cinema ranting, outdoor bathing, snogging, marrying, and avoiding. Occasionally in character as squirrels. Plus there’s more caustic counselling in Tell Mel.
Sock puppets. Pet costumes. Ear ignition. It’s all in a week’s podcast for Mel and Bush, Britain’s premier mime/ventriloquist act in waiting. Plus more bareknuckle life coaching in Tell Mel.
Mel and Bush are ringing in 2017 with this groaning hamper of a podcast, featuring tips on 70s detoxing, elephant weighing, and dictionary reading. Plus more rigorous life coaching in Tell Mel.
It’s New Year’s Eve and this week Mel and Bush are inviting you to hear the only podcast to use the insult ‘Brussel Loser’. Also featured: red pants, oven cleaning, and Tell Mel.
’Twas the day before Christmas, and all through the podcast, Mel G and Bush were feeling festive at last. There was talk of re-gifting, and binmen as well, plus as usual some frosty advice, in Tell Mel.
Christmas is fast approaching and as such Mel and Bush are discussing festive topics such as in-flight meals, supermarket delis and a fear of cows. It’s all topped off with a bracing volley of advice in Tell Mel and foil wrapped for freshness.
Mel’s gone into full-blown twitchy eye Christmas panic, but thankfully Bush has an extreme solution. Plus: How to make your child a school nativity superstar, and some aggressively helpful advice in Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are broadcasting from an E.T.-style biohazard bubble in an attempt to stop their illnesses from spreading further. Up for discussion: Jerkins, gilets, the difference between jerkins and gilets, and revenge charity shopping.
Mel and Bush return with a winter’s tale of basket oneupmanship, bushy flapjack, and guinea pigs. And once again Mel adopts the stance for another round of powerfully terse life advice in Tell Mel.
This week Mel reveals a penchant for wanton thievery, Bush reveals his choice of Monopoly totem through a veil of strong painkillers, and the advice given in Tell Mel is more elite than ever. No shower required.
Mel and Bush get down to the nitty-gritty, relaunch the anchovy, and solve the mystery of Bush’s bad hair decade. Plus Mel dons the crisp tartan cape she demanded we supply for Tell Mel.
In this Halloween special, Mel details her family’s annual pukin’ pumpkin, Bush appeals for information on the whereabouts of Blue Peter presenters, and they ask: was trick or treat better in the good ol’ days? All this while both eating directly from a jar of honey. Really.
It’s the Mel Giedroyc Show! This time Mel and Bush have a heated discussion on mince pie etiquette, hide from social interaction, and once again Mel adopts the Tell Mel pose. For Tell Mel.
This week Mel and Bush are discussing Mark Wahlberg's Daily 'Elite' Schedule and the very worst first dates, plus we let Bush 'Venti' about his 'Grande' problem with coffee cup sizes. Tall.
This week Mel and Bush cover those twin titans of podcasting subjects: instruments for small children, and table tennis. Plus more straight-to-the-point life advice in Tell Mel; frankly it's bordering on the brusque.
Mel's got a new dance craze. Andy's been camping. And Mel gives listeners no-holds-barred shoot-from-the-hip life advice in Tell Mel.
It's the Mel Giedroyc Show! In this teaser, Mel and Andy are limbering up with a podcast parlour game before the first, proper episode. So consider this the improper episode zero.