False Economy

We've moved! Come with us to a brave new world - Spendology

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 11:41:28 GMT

We've moved! Sorry about the break - we didn't mean to ghost you, things just got very busy and we would love to tell you all about it in our new home 'Spendology'

You can find Spendology where all good and bad podcasts are found! Type it into your search bar wherever you're listening right now. While you're there give us 5 stars, subscribe, treat yourself, you deserve it.

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Grimmest Hotel and other shoddy awards

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:04:58 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte pick through the Which? shoddy awards, looking at the worst deals in the country - plus, how to best take advantage of your birthday and get as many offers as you can, and lessons learnt from a recent holiday so you don't make the same mistakes.

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Portmanteau-mageddon

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:46:23 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bemoan the demise of the Pret subscription as well as investigating a whole new set of buzzwords - what on earth are Treatonomics and Cheapflation? Only one way to find out...

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Over A Water Barrel

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 23:27:35 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring you up to date on the changes in water rates and what it means for you, plus it's Prime Day on Amazon! They'll have a look at the best deals on offer on one of the biggest shopping days of the year.

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Wimbledon't Bother

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:01:15 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss surprising Spanish tourist fines, indulge in a little election reflection and try to determine whether a trip to Wimbledon is worth it financially.

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Election Special

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:39:45 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring you a comprehensive guide to how the election might affect your wallet. They dig through each manifesto to give you the best idea of how your vote might be best placed this week.

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Cash is King: King on cash

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:57:48 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are once again talking about a favourite topic: finfluencers. But this time, they're in serious trouble, find out why...

Plus, why do we not learn about personal finance in school?

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Putting the car boot in

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:18:43 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the true price of learning to drive in 2024 and why it's harder than ever - plus, what's wrong with a car boot sale? Poor old Tamzin Outhwaite got a lot of flack after she was spotted at one recently...

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The Gamification of Supermarket Shopping

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:43:16 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss a whole host of spending challenges that the big supermarkets have introduced in recent months, plus a new Leon coffee subscription has entered the chat...but is it better than Pret? We'll tell you which one is our winner.

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Eating Cat Food For A Living

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 01:51:10 GMT

Vix and Paul discuss the fact that pocket money is going out of fashion, as well as the fact that your credit rating is now going to affect your interest rates (but it's not boring, we promise...).

Plus - how much would you have to be paid to eat cat food every day?

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Stephen & Viv from Race Across The World

Tue, 28 May 2024 23:15:53 GMT

A travel special this week as we get the best tips from Stephen and Viv, fresh from their stint on the BBC's Race Across The World. They join Vix and Charlotte to talk everything from luggage allowances to Seatfrog - as well of spilling all the tea from the show, of course.

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Dander and farts

Wed, 22 May 2024 03:07:38 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are talking all things mortgages - specifically how old is too old to get a mortgage these days? It’s not like it was in the old days, that’s for sure.

And if that wasn’t enough, we tell you how much it’ll cost you to buy twelve bags of bugs….

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Rufus Hound's money tips

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:08:34 GMT

The spokesperson for having transparent conversations about money Rufus Hound joins Vix, Paul and Charlotte to discuss our attitudes to money, and how we might better deal with widespread issues. Plus, a dig into the world of dating and how much it costs.

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Twelve hours of flowers

Tue, 07 May 2024 23:28:27 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the latest trend of 'skimpflation' - and if you don't know what that is...well join the club, but they'll explain all. Plus, water prices are rising at a huge rate...

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Have you ever seen a melon?

Wed, 01 May 2024 04:00:18 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss a new report which suggests that London is now more expensive than Monte Carlo, which is absolutely nutbags if you ask us. Plus, how do you feel about compulsory service charge?

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Diving for golf balls

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:46:17 GMT

Where have all the Little Chefs gone? And why are Deliveroo trying to charge us more for…delivering. Plus, how much does it cost to travel around New York City?

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Turkey Teeth

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 23:57:18 GMT

Vix and Paul discuss the drop in popularity in staycations - apparently they're down 80%. There's also an upturn in the number of people going abroad for vet treatment given the spiralling costs at home - plus, you've probably had pizza WITH beer, but have you ever tried a pizza FLAVOURED beer?

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Barlows in the bin

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss important changes to car tax (yes we know it sounds boring but stick with it) - as well as bemoaning the current state of Royal Mail. Plus - how much does a full sized tennis court cost? (I know, you’ve always wanted to know…)

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Killing a man with a Chocolate Orange

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:01:14 GMT

Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the terrible phenomenon of 'Finfluencers' (find out what they are by listening...) - plus they celebrate National Scrabble day in style...

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More expensive, more slowly

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 08:27:43 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the Amazonification of the consumer market - do we expect too much from smaller businesses now that big corporations offer so much? Plus, how much does it cost to be cryogenically frozen these days?

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Inside a Mongolian yurt in Notting Hill

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:01:36 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss social spending pressure - do you find yourself buying rounds you can't afford, or splitting a bill even if you've only had a salad? Plus, fines for taking your kids out of school are rising...

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Have you been to the chocolate river yet?

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:02:42 GMT

Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the now infamous Willy Wonka experience - plus they tell you exactly how big a pay rise you need to keep up with the increased cost of living...

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Burning for a welding helmet

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:28:25 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are talking all things electric vehicles this week, as well as trying to determine the value of a degree these days - plus, FINALLY, we discuss the big issue of 2024: welding.

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You can’t find cruelty anymore

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:17:49 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte discuss the battle of the supermarkets (which is very much hotting up), whether you should share your scratchcard winnings with a partner (spoiler, someone didn't) and the sad demise of the Body Shop (and whether in fact, it is at all sad.)

Plus, how much would you pay for an old tyre? We finally answer the age-old question.

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Are we going to retire...ever??

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:55:25 GMT

Vix is joined by Paul and Charlotte to discuss the impending doom that is the ever-increasing retirement age, as well as the implications of the modern working week. But most importantly, how much does it cost to swim with sharks these days?

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How much it costs to become a witch

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:00:00 GMT

It's Valentine's Day! Hurrah! Or Ugh, depending on how you feel. If you've left everything to the last minute (and let's face it, who hasn't), we have some top tips on ways to salvage the disaster. Plus: Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk all things healthcare in the light of the King's recent diagnosis - what's the best cover, and how can you manage if you suddenly come down with a long term illness.

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A Complete Breakdown

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:01:09 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte talk roadside assistance and breakdown cover, and how it is absolutely essential even if you think it isn’t…plus, a look ahead to Valentine’s AND Valentine’s Day, and there’s the return of a familiar face in the Quickfire Round…

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Stuck on a water slide

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 01:12:28 GMT

There are strong rumours that Woolworths is coming back to the high street - Vix, Paul and Charlotte investigate these reports. Plus, do we have better things to worry about these days than Dry January? Why is nobody doing it this year? And what on earth is a rock'n'roll stroll? We'll tell you exactly what, don't worry.

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Old Lady Cakes

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:30:28 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte have found a product that promises to remove all the ‘bad stuff’ from your booze - could this make hangovers a thing of the past?

Plus we tell you where to find a whole Sunday roast for just £7.50 (and kids eat free too) - plus we road test the Wetherspoons Veganuary menu (spoiler alert, it’s not great).

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Exciting Greggs News!

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 05:00:27 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte bring some excellent Greggs related news, as well as discussing the new taxation on Vinted sales. Plus, we we find our how much a Gordon Ramsey cooking class costs and we hope you all had a great Sunshine Saturday - but we asked the big question - what the heck IS Sunshine Saturday?

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Where are all the post-Christmas deals?

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 03:00:55 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are back for the new year with all the tips and tricks on how to get the best bargains. Plus - why are there Easter products in the shops already? And did you hear about all the turkey drumsticks people got instead of turkey at Christmas?

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A farewell to Wilko

Fri, 29 Dec 2023 01:48:12 GMT

A New Year special from Vix, Paul and Charlotte looking back over the last 12 months, including the return of HMV and the demise of Wilko.

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How to travel home for Christmas on the cheap

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:00:45 GMT

Vix, Paul and Charlotte are here for a festive edition of False Economy, discussing everything from Secret Santa anxiety to the best way to get cheap train travel over the holiday period. Plus we look into reports that the cost of Christmas has tripled in recent years...

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What is going on with Quality Street?

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 03:00:12 GMT

Someone has to say it: Roses and Quality Street are well smaller than they use to be - what’s going on with the constant shrinkflation?

We also look into the ongoing palaver surrounding loyalty card pricing in supermarkets, and we tell you which supermarket is your friend when it comes to buying Christmas dinners.

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Ikea, TomTom and Santa Claus

Fri, 01 Dec 2023 03:34:48 GMT

This week we tell you all about Lidl’s Christmas jumper hire scheme (spoiler alert, it’s not as good as it seems), discuss the word of the year which is very apt for this podcast, plus we taste test a variety of Irish Cream drinks to see if we can tell the difference between actual Bailey’s and the alternatives…

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Toby Carvery, the Eurostar and a Terry’s Chocolate Orange

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:28:38 GMT

Vix is joined by hotukdeals Games Editor Charlotte Redding and Deals Editor Dan Evans to bring you all the best inside scoops for Black Friday, as well as a new plan for surge pricing in pubs!

Plus, they discuss inflated deals - are you really getting a bargain?

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Baileys, Lego and Cineworld bargains

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:00:39 GMT

Vix and Paul take you through the week's best deals as well as discussing the news around self-service checkouts, Kevin the Carrot and inflation (but not in a boring way, promise). Plus they're joined by hotukdeals editor Dan Evans to bring you all the latest bargains.

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The All-New False Economy is here!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:59:20 GMT

Vix and Paul launch the brand-new refreshed version of False Economy, bringing you all the best deals, tips and tricks to save money.

This week, they discsus Christmas toys, what we can expect from Black Friday this year plus Paul has his eyes very much opened by the Lovehoney advent calendar...

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Something's coming...

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:35:14 GMT

Coming next Friday, a BRAND NEW version of False Economy which we think you're gonna love...have a listen for more details!

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Ep34: Ian Smith

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 00:11:04 GMT

The comedian and podcaster tells Vix and Paul all about this spending habits, from why he resents in-app purchases on phone games to raging about something called a dental pod that he bought. Plus, we discover how much land costs on the moon and bemoan the price of rugs.

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Ep33: Rosie Holt

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 01:17:36 GMT

The actor, writer and internet sensation tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits, including why clothes infuriate her and why she really dislikes people who spend money on expensive handbags.

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Ep32: Marc Burrows

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:47:40 GMT

The award-winning author, comedian and journalist bemoans his spending habits to Vix and Paul - he simply can’t work out why he doesn’t have any money despite having a healthy income.

Although we think we may have found the answer by analysing his outgoings, which include a hefty chunk on laundry (you heard) and can be further illustrated by the fact he doesn’t even have a club card despite living next door to a Tesco.

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Ep31: Justin Myers

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:02:26 GMT

The author and the face behind The Guyliner tells Vix and Paul all about his spending history - from his mum’s bin (quite the deal) to fancy swimwear - and he lets rip on why he just hates cleaning products.

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Ep30: Naomi Paxton/Ada Campe

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:08:14 GMT

The writer, performer, actor, academic researcher and star of the cabaret scene discusses her retail spending habits from home renovations to harem pants, plus some insight into working as a flying monkey (true story).

And we also discover how much it costs to do yoga with goats (again, true story).

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Ep29: Wynne Evans

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:00:20 GMT

The newly-crowned Celebrity Masterchef winner joins Vix to dig into his spending habits - from expensive watches to having to buy his own insurance. Plus he reveals why he sang so much during the cooking show...

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Summer Special 3: Paul Watson is back!

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:57:30 GMT

Vix and Paul are reunited for the final one of our summer special episodes, and he tells us some of his best holiday spending stories.

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Summer Special 2: Rich Wilson

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:19:54 GMT

The comedian joins Vix for another holiday spending special - in which he bemoans his constant train-based woes, discusses his endless love of trainers and ponders whether he’s finally going to embrace the return of Crocs...

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Summer Special 1: Leslie Ewing-Burgesse

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:33:29 GMT

The first of our Summer Special series sees comedian Leslie Ewing-Burgesse tell Vix all about her holiday bargains and rip-offs, from the perils of connecting flights to how Vinted is helping her spend the summer in Edinburgh. Plus we fondly remember the Megabus Gold...

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Ep26: Olga Koch

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:30:23 GMT

The comedian tells Vix and Andrew O’Neill all about her purchasing habits and what ticks her off: from spray tans to adverts for large bras, and why she thinks anyone with a smart speaker is an idiot.

Plus, we answer the age-old question: just how much does a dog treadmill cost?

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Ep25: Alison Spittle

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:23:00 GMT

The comedian tells Vix and guest host Andrew O’Neill all about her spending habits, from her frustration with a certain type of tights to her problem with Beyonce.

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Ep24: James Barr

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 03:51:14 GMT

The presenter and comedian tells Vix and Andrew O'Neill all about his spending habits - from why he resents having to spend money on his sex life to how Rita Ora has REALLY messed with his online targeted advertising. Plus, intimate piercings and why people spend too much money on their children.

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Ep23: Rebecca Reid

Wed, 12 Jul 2023 09:26:12 GMT

The author and journalist tells Vix and guest host Andrew O'Neill all about her spending habits, from being ripped off by a plumber to her bargain Hugo Boss trench coat. Plus, why she really resents hair removal treatment...

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Ep22: Rosie Wilby

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:25:41 GMT

The podcaster and comedian tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits, from her hatred of gym memberships to why she doesn’t care for fancy nails. Plus why she considers her best bargain ever to be her wife…

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Ep21: Poppy Hillstead

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:50:24 GMT

The award-winning podcaster, actor and writer tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits by giving us an insight into the dark underbelly of the Beanie Baby world as well as explaining just why she hates haircuts so much.

Plus we answer the age-old question: how much does a rap tutor cost?

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Ep20: Max Rogers

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 03:20:19 GMT

The actor, model and podcaster tells Vix and Paul all about his spending habits - from investing in trousers to frustration with flip flops, and confusion over the targeted adverts his wife gets...

Plus he reveals why he hates shopping in supermarkets.

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Ep19: Hannah Byczkowski

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 03:45:36 GMT

The Traitors winner tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits from cheap-but-not-s**t jewellery, to why she thinks hairdressers are a waste of time.

Plus, a foolproof way to get loads of free stuff (spoiler: it's go on a massive telly show...)

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Ep18: Sangeeta Pillai

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:41:10 GMT

The podcaster, activist and writer tells Vix and guest host Andrew O’Neill all about her spending habits from a hugely disappointing prawn curry to why the internet thinks she’s an old lady…

Plus, we investigate the world of cow cuddling (FINALLY)

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Ep17: Esther Manito

Wed, 31 May 2023 04:28:10 GMT

The comedian and podcaster joins Vix and guest co-host Andrew O'Neill to discuss wedding venues, underwhelming kitchens and shower shoes amongst other inadvisable purchases.

Plus she reveals her biggest ever rip off...and they might not appreciate it when they grow up...

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Ep16: Neil Rankin

Wed, 24 May 2023 03:00:58 GMT

The chef and author joins Vix and guest co-host Andrew O'Neill to discuss his spending habits. He warns us why you should never buy underwear on Amazon, why he has beef with British Airways and why he hasn’t used soap since he was a child (it’s because he uses shower gel but it seemed like a good salacious headline).

Plus we discover the joys of a paintball tank battle...

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Ep15: Cally Beaton

Tue, 16 May 2023 23:38:21 GMT

The comedian and podcaster joins Vix and Paul to discuss her shopping habits which include an INCREDIBLE story of how she bought her house - plus why her standing desk turned out not to be quite the bargain she imagined.

Meanwhile Vix discovers which character from In The Night Garden she is most like....

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Ep14: Lily Phillips

Tue, 09 May 2023 23:01:52 GMT

The comedian joins Vix and Paul to reveal her spending habits including a bargain dog, the hell that is a mums' hand-me-down group (and why it definitely isn’t worth it to save money) and why she absolutely loves targeted ads (at least until they don’t quite get it right).

Plus we ask the question: how much is too much to pay for a cat fountain? (Spoiler: it’s £50)

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Ep13: Bobby Seagull

Tue, 02 May 2023 23:52:19 GMT

The broadcaster and mathematician tells Vix and Paul all about his spending habits, from his love of charity shops to how he ended up opening a 99p store once upon a time.

Plus he explains why he gets online adverts for eastern European brides as well as testing Vix and Paul’s maths skills.

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Ep12: Andrew O'Neill

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 23:01:07 GMT

The comedian and musician tells Vix and Paul all about their spending habits, from getting an incredible deal on a guitar to how their cat undid months of hard work with solar panels...

We also learn why they bought some speakers from the back of a van, and we ponder the question ‘how cheap can a skydive be before you stop trusting it?’.

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Ep11: Sukh Ojla

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:37:54 GMT

The comedian, actor and acclaimed novelist joins Vix and Paul to discuss incredible beds, fridges that don’t keep anything cold and her qualms with small portions.

Plus she reveals how she organises her fridge (once she bought one that works, of course) and explains why she hates actors.

You can buy Sukh’s superb debut novel ‘Sunny’ at any good bookstore, or here on Amazon.

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Ep10: Rachel Fairburn

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:06:59 GMT

The comedian, podcaster and self-proclaimed second hand shopper joins Vix Leyton to reveal her spending habits - from a jacket she’s had for 20 years to why she refuses to buy a new bed. Plus she gets VERY EXCITED about the new Jilly Cooper TV series…

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Ep9: Sean Smith

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:38:22 GMT

Sean Smith, frontman of The Blackout and Raiders and host of the brilliant Sappenin’ Podcast joins Vix and Paul to reveal why he’ll never spend money on a car, an incredible deal on some expensive Jordan 1s, and to tell us about the time he nearly - just nearly - went on Big Brother.

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Ep8: Catherine Bohart

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 23:01:08 GMT

The comedian and self-proclaimed ‘deal wh**e’ joins Vix and Paul to dissect all her purchasing habits, from fancy exercise gear to her never-ending cycle of buying chests of drawers. And she reveals the worst £9,000 she ever spent.

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Ep7: Darragh Ennis

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:00:44 GMT

The newest Chaser joins Vix and Paul to give us his retail habits and spending stories - from bikes to towel rails to dishwashers...plus he tells us why his social media targeted ads have got him horribly wrong.

And we couldn't get him on without getting a little behind-the-scenes goss from The Chase and if that wasn't enough, we learn all about Nike trainers made from lego…seriously.

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Ep6: Jo Caulfield

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 05:00:10 GMT

The comedian and actor joins Vix and Paul to reveal all her spending habits (and she was actually worried there'd be a shopping purchase delivered during our recording session, if that gives you some insight...).

From emergency holiday jackets to tarpaulin dresses, plus an exciting insole incident, she tells us all her retail secrets - plus why she loves targeted advertising. Well, almost all of it…

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Ep5: Sikisa

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 23:42:38 GMT

The stand up comedian joins Vix and Paul to reveal the details of her spending habits - and early on she admits a lot of her shopping joy comes from food-related bargains.

There are also tales of bougie boots, shoe racks and a plane-based nightmare.

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Ep4: Tom Price

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:01:42 GMT

This week's guest hosts a podcast that digs into its guests' purchasing history - what a neat idea!

Tom joins Vix and Paul to discuss his own spending habits though, from copper pots to broadband troubles, and the issue with having oversized feet.

Plus, we learn all about Seth Rogan's side hustle - and it's not quite what you expect.

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Ep3: Flo & Joan

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:33 GMT

The comedy duo join Vix Leyton and Paul Watson to reveal the ins and outs of their spending habits - from ill-thought out Disneyland trips to Cilla Black merch. Plus, we discover how much it costs to have your own inflatable Jesus...

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Ep2: Sarah Keyworth

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 23:50:27 GMT

The superb comedian joins Vix Leyton and Paul Watson to discuss their shopping and spending habits - from big bags of cherries to back-alley dentists - and why they think everyone should have a knife.

Plus Vix recounts the bizarre time she went on a stranger’s hen do...

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Season 2 Ep1: Tim Lovejoy

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 04:30:12 GMT

TV presenter Tim Lovejoy joins Vix and Paul to discuss his spending habits - from stories about Suggs to why he hates IKEA with a passion, and a rollercoaster tale about the most rogue builders you’ve ever heard about.

Plus we learn why he didn’t end up getting a hair transplant despite making it to the chair.

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Ep19: Issey Moloney

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:01:40 GMT

One of the UK's top ten content creators is our guest this week as she tells Vix and Paul all about her spending habits - and, actually, her very sensible saving habits!

She tells us why she already has a pension plans at 17 (!), why she got banned from a taxi company, and does her very best (sadly unsuccessfully) to persuade Paul to join Tik Tok...

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Ep18: Maisie Adam

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:16:51 GMT

One of our favourite comedians Maisie Adam is our guest this week as she tells Vix and Paul about her spending habits - from cool vintage clothing to poor mattress choices - and what can only be described as an hilarious debacle involving party cannons.

Plus we learn all about a product called a Tablebed. Whatever you're imagining, it's probably exactly that. But how much would you guess it cost? Go on, have a guess. You'll be wrong.

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Ep17: Mark Read

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 04:30:39 GMT

A1's very own Mark Read has some excellent spending habits for Vix and Paul to dig into (spoiler alert, they're almost exclusively around geeky memorabilia).

On the agenda this week, amongst other things, are grand pianos, Darth Vader, sex toys, Muppets and Elvis barbies which I'm sure you'll agree is a fairly wide spectrum.

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Black Friday Special!

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 03:30:50 GMT

Never before heard bonus content (very on-brand for this podcast, I’m sure you’ll agree) from some of our favourite guests as we ask them about their Black Friday attitudes and habits - hear more from Sophie Kasaei, Rufus Hound, Michelle Ackerley, Ivo Graham and Dani Dyer!

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Ep15: Ivo Graham

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:04:44 GMT

The comedian joins Vix and Paul to reveal a series of interesting spending decisions from his life: from the time he bought a car just to start a conversation with another comedian, to how he made an unlikely new friend on TaskRabbit.

He also has a map-based grudge against his cousin that is clearly still with him to this day, and he gives us an in depth analysis of women's trousers and specifically the issues with the pockets.

And to cap it all off, he's very keen to establish some sort of couple’s therapy between Vix and Paul...

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Ep14: Michelle Ackerley

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:46:29 GMT

The TV Presenter and journalist is our guest this week, telling us all about her spending habits, from scented tea lights to bargain coats, and back to candles again. And again, and again (spoiler alert, Michelle really loves candles).

She also gives us the skinny on the World's Strongest Man which she's presented for the last five years. And we learn about something called a 'poo-nami' which is exactly what you think it is.

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Ep13: Dani Dyer

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:16:35 GMT

The Love Island winner and actor joins Vix and Paul to give us an insight into her shopping habits - from ice machines to kitchen knives, teeth whitening to something called a hair nurse (which frankly is a revelation to us all).

She also reveals why she’s no good at haggling, her friends unfortunate incident with a low-quality dress and we hear about her Danny Dyer’s penchant for eBay and how it can sometimes backfire spectacularly.

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Ep12: Rufus Hound

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:10:17 GMT

Rufus Hound has run away to join the circus (quite literally) but he’s popped back to tell us about his spending habits, from bargain microwaves to problematic cars and the very best way to get a refund on something you’re not happy with.

Plus he tells us why appearing on TV isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and we learn about Steve Davis’ post-snooker career of all things.

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Ep11: Sophie Kasaei

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 17:56:28 GMT

Geordie Shore star Sophie Kasaei has quite a few stories about her spending habits - from trying to recreate the love island garden at home (spoiler alert, bad idea) to the moment she knew she had to stop her partying lifestyle.

She also has an incredible story involving a holiday job and the Kaiser Chiefs, as well as an incredibly important cautionary tale about cosmetic surgery.

Oh, and she teaches Paul what BBL stands for, and it’s a wonderful moment.

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Ep10: Max McMurdo

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 23:37:18 GMT

Max might be our coolest guest to date: he’s a designer, an upcycler and a TV presenter (who you’ll recognise from various shows including George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces), he owns a double decker bus AND he lives in a shipping container. No word of a lie.

As well as taking us through some of his best projects, he lets us in on the dark secrets of product design, plus the one downside of his current living situation (and it’s one that requires a fair bit of daily planning!).

Oh, and we also learn how much it costs to stay at the very worst hotel in the whole country…

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Ep9: Mark Watson

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 23:00:59 GMT

It's a family affair this week as Paul's brother Mark joins us in the studio to discuss his retail habits and quirks - talking everything from fancy restaurants to getting bargains on train tickets, and even the two of them sleeping on the floor of Kiev airport at one point.

Check out Mark's podcast Menkind, wherever you got this podcast.

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Ep8: Dick and Dom

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:03:48 GMT

TV legends turned hugely popular DJs Dick and Dom are our guests this week, telling Vix and Paul all their retail tales (retales?) - including the issues they had agreeing on spending when they lived together for real, which one of them is a brilliant blagger and which one writes to complain about every grievance they have.

Plus they have a LOT of love for Gloucester services (and we mean a LOT). It's a fairly decent portion of the episode, truth be told.

Dick and Dom reviving Da Bungalow and taking it on tour early next year! All dates and ticket links can be found here...

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Ep7: Milo McCabe aka Troy Hawke

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:02:27 GMT

Our guest this week is the man behind the viral sensation that is Troy Hawke, the well-dressed greeter who effusively welcomes people to shops and other venues.

Milo tells Vix and Paul his best retail stories and habits, including having a stroke of luck at Chessington World Of Adventures, the danger of googling yourself too much, and an incredible story from a trip to the cinema.

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Ep6: Nick Hancock

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:01:50 GMT

TV presenter and comedian Nick Hancock is our guest this week, and he joins Vix and Paul to discuss computer troubles, his complicated relationship with the country of Denmark and why buying clothes does not come naturally to him.

And when you're done, you should give Nick’s football podcast a listen - it's called The Famous Sloping Pitch and can be found wherever you got this podcast.

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Ep5: Harpreet Kaur

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 23:11:15 GMT

The winner of this year's series of The Apprentice joins Vix and Paul this week, to talk Scratch And Sniff, walk-in fridges and how she relaxes (strangely it involves a product she bought from Poundland...).

We also dig into her time on the BBC show and find out how scary she actually finds Lord Sugar - plus we answer a question I imagine you've never considered before: how much would you pay to wash your own car?

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Ep4: Jordan Gray

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 23:00:18 GMT

This week’s guest is an absolute superstar: a comedian, writer, actor and musician that may recognise from The Voice - but if you aren’t familiar with her work yet, you will be before too long.

She’s just been nominated for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award after selling out her entire run of shows at the Fringe - and she’s here to tell Vix Leyton and Paul Watson all about the quirks of her retail habits.

From the biggest sitting-based bargain of all time to the worst possible product to get advertised to you as as a trans woman, we cover a whole host of topics - as well as getting all the insider gossip from her time on The Voice.

And we find out the answer to the age-old question: how much does a life-size cardboard cutout of Michael Bublé?

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Ep3: Scott Bennett

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 23:32:26 GMT

Comedian Scott Bennett is our guest this week, and boy does he have some stories to tell - particularly in the genre of nightmare holiday deals.

He's also got some foolproof advice on how to save money on the cost of a house, and before we even start properly we get a pretty in depth rant about train travel and the perils that lie within.

Scott has his own brilliant podcast that he hosts with his wife Jemma - it's called Brew With The Bennetts and you can find it wherever you got this podcast.

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Ep2: Zoe Lyons

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:22:29 GMT

Comedian and presenter Zoe Lyons joins Vix Leyton and Paul Watson to discuss her retail habits - there’s talk of eggs (quite lot of talk about eggs, frankly), safari suits and paddle boards - plus Zoe tells us why she finds absolutely everything in life disappointing.

She also has an incredible story involving a long distance run and some spicy noodles (warning: it’s exactly what you think).

You can find Zoe on Twitter @zoelyons - and be sure to keep an eye out for her upcoming tour details.

And her podcast with Stephen Bailey is called 'Let’s Talk About The Husband' and can be found wherever you got his here podcast from.

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Ep1: Michael Chakraverty

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:43:29 GMT

Bake Off treasure Michael Chakraverty is our first ever guest! He joins Vix Leyton and Paul Watson who rifle through his shopping history, to find out everything from his best ever bargains to his worst rip-offs.

There's a whole gamut of topics on the table from expensive coffee machines to pregnancy tests, the mystery of dehumidifiers, e-mails from Taylor Swift and velvet swimsuits.

And Michael also reveals all the items he nicked from the Bake Off tent because, after all, this show is about getting the best value for money possible (although we must advise for legal reasons that stealing is technically not the same as 'getting value for money').

Michael can be found @mschakraverty on all the socials, plus do check out his podcast Menkind with Mark Watson which is available wherever you got this podcast.

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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 12:41:11 GMT

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