It's the bleak early days of January. You've got nothing left. Your family have decimated your spirits and your dreams and the warm embrace of Christmas has kicked you out into the street without even a kiss goodbye. Heating bills are astronomical - and all you've got left to savour is your favourite podcast. AND YOU TUNE IN, TO LEARN THAT IT'S ANOTHER BEST BITS EPISODE, FULL OF THINGS YOU'VE ALREADY HEARD BEFORE 100 TIMES OVER?!

See you next week when normal service shall resume.

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It's Boxing Day. We imagine right now you're tucking into some dry leftovers, you've eaten too much cheese and chocolate and the last thing on your mind is watching something new. So here's some comfort food for you - some of our best bits, all collated up and nicely smushed together, blended into a delicious XL Bully/Bombay BadBoy/Lindsay/LaughAMinute Smoothie. Glug glug old friends, we'll see you in the New Year.

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We’re joined by Chunky T from the Utopia Project for a deep (and very funny) dive into creativity, music, art, and growing up bored in a small town. We talk about childhood therapy turning into creativity, early bands, terrible teenage lyrics, playing Seven Nation Army seven times in a living room, discovering Photoshop through LimeWire, pirated software, and why making anything is better than making nothing. We also get into Boston’s creative scene, missed musical opportunities, DVDs as cultural artefacts, AI invading films, and how learning lots of different skills eventually pays off.

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Dan Lee Lawless returns for his second appearance. We talk about disastrous costume parties (including Dan accidentally turning up as dead Hitler), his ongoing Mounjaro weight-loss journey and its… questionable side effects, Disneyland being the creepiest place on Earth, mascots falling apart emotionally and physically, Sheffield United vs Wednesday chaos.

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Weird attraction to Greggs staff, to living inside Toys R Us, Christmas chaos, bizarre family stories, nostalgia for old tech, and the random things people “famously” do. No structure, just pure unfiltered conversation about our days, our families, and the strange thoughts that pop into our heads.

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We sit down with Joe Carnall of Milburn to discuss music, creativity, and life beyond the band. We cover Milburn’s early days in the Sheffield scene, their connection to Arctic Monkeys, and Joe’s move into writing — including his musical “How Could I Forget?”, inspired by real family experiences and themes of memory. We also explore his new music projects, how he balances teaching with creativity, and how Alzheimer’s shaped his perspective on storytelling and the power of music.

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The most chaotic birthday episode ever. We celebrate getting monetised, exchange ridiculous gifts, survive the world’s worst train journey, discover terrifying “Quick Sh!t” beverages, and invent sports nobody asked for.

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We sit down with Noemi and Lee from Sheffield Food Festival, the team behind the largest free food festival in Yorkshire, attracting over 50,000 people across the Bank Holiday weekend.

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Steve Edwards — the unmistakable voice behind era-defining house anthems — sits down to tell the untold stories: the Utopia Theatre ‘demo’ that beat the studio take, Axwell and ‘Together’, the ‘World Hold On’ era, Sheffield’s studio ecosystem, rights, #1s, and the guitar he calls Septimus.

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We sit down with Edward Farmer — a lighting & show designer working with some of the biggest artists and venues in the world. From Warehouse Project (15,000 cap) to Coachella, European tours, and arena shows. 40 flights in a year, brutal turnarounds, sleeping on planes before takeoff, and dealing with nonstop chaos backstage.

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We sit down with Andy Nicholson, original bassist of Arctic Monkeys, to talk about the band’s early days, Sheffield’s music scene, and the unexpected rise that changed everything. From burning demo CDs and DIY gigs to hip-hop influences and the legendary Uncle Rodney’s practice room, Andy opens up about his journey, creative roots, and what came after leaving the band.

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We sit down with Lilly, a Sheffield-based music photographer who left her government job to pursue her creative passion full-time. She opens up about overcoming fear, freelancing struggles, ADHD, and the emotional highs and lows of working in the UK music scene. From shooting underground raves to capturing big-name artists, Lilly shares how she built her career from the lockdown years to shooting for major magazines — all while staying true to her moody, light-and-dark aesthetic.

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Recorded live in 4K! Dodgy cars and nostalgia for the early internet. Boston adventures, slow cooking obsessions, and a completely off-the-rails chat about water consumption and Gen Z trends.

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In this episode, we’re joined by Maria Spadafora — photographer, creative, and DIY music scene enthusiast. Maria shares her love for capturing moments, working with grassroots artists, and making things happen when no one else will . We talk about her quirky dreams (including a Robin Reliant with a toilet seat!) her cat and family life and her involvement in projects like Buffet Disco in Bradford . With stories from punk gigs to community radio.

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Join us as we sit down with the incredible Aziza Jaye – singer, songwriter, MC, and performer who has been lighting up stages across the UK and beyond. From her breakthrough at Glastonbury and Boomtown to collaborations with Mungo’s Hi Fi and Nubiyan Twist, Aziza shares her journey, resilience through setbacks, and passion for music that blends soulful vocals with high-energy bars. This episode dives into her artistry, influences, and the unstoppable drive that’s shaping her solo path.

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Inhalers, asthma, and childhood memories before spiraling into wild tangents—DJ gigs at “Malfoy Manor,” Busta Rhymes in Morecambe, Snoop Dogg’s gaming habits, and the madness of AI and Sam Altman.

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Drinking McDonald’s milkshakes with original 90s plastic straws, panicking about microplastics, debating what counts as a hot dog, sharing bizarre “dying wishes,” and pitching a “gaming commode.” Is Bonnie Blue good at Mario Kart? posh pizza rants, and a dive into the dark web.

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⚠️ Quick heads up: the audio’s a bit unbalanced in this one—and yes, we know, Dave’s heavy breathing makes it sound like he’s just run a marathon (sorry about that 😂).

British identity, flag politics, and why Nigel Farage might secretly be a savvy salesman. Wild stories about old ladies on ladders, debate whether Taylor Swift fans are basically a cult, and rant about bots on Twitch, shop workers with gaming headsets, and even drones in American schools. The "Britain Now" movement also makes a return.

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We’re joined once again by Sheffield photographer Rob Nicholson for his second sit-down on Depressed CEOs. Since leaving his job at Apple, Rob has gone full-time with photography, shooting everything from grassroots football to hit TV series like Adolescence. We chat about creative life, freelancing, football heartbreaks, Meadowhall memories, and what it’s really like running your own business.

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Festival mishaps (urinal naps, tent disasters, and river baptisms) to internet burnout, TikTok memes, and the rise of weight-loss drugs. We swap stories about first loves, awkward family moments, fungal feet, weddings gone wrong, and even pitch a business idea for ceramic Pot Noodle pots.

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