Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly
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Ant and Dec host their podcast from a palatial room at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool while filming Britain's Got Talent auditions with guest judge Bradley Walsh. The pair discuss Ant's unfortunate encounter with a coughing child on a flight, Dec's sudden obsession with playing padel tennis, and a geography game involving pier lookouts across the UK. They also review listener grumbles about ungrateful drivers and nose-blowing etiquette, plan an Australian flight strategy using Google Gemini, and uncover a surprising Wikipedia connection between Dec and professional footballer Aaron Donnelly.
The episode opens with a brief intro and a quick ad read before the hosts begin their chat.
Dec reveals his newfound love for paddle, how he got into it, and plans to create a YouTube paddle‑duo series with Ant.
Ant and Dec describe the grand, castle‑like venue where they’re hosting the BGT auditions.
The hosts discuss Airbnb hosting, travel packing, and the benefits of listing a home while away.
Dec recounts how he caused a bottleneck on a flight to Newcastle, detailing the awkward moments and his mother’s reaction.
Listeners submit grumbles about various social annoyances, and the hosts debate etiquette in public spaces.
Ant uses Google Gemini to plan a jet‑lag‑free flight to Australia, sharing tips and a meal itinerary.
The hosts recall a call from Simon Cowell offering them a judging role and explain why they declined.
The hosts discuss their observations and feelings while watching performances from the wings, noting how judges offer fresh perspectives.
Listeners' impressions are introduced, and the hosts decide to rate them with a playful banana scale.
Abby performs a grown tube impression, and the hosts praise its authenticity and humor.
Betsy shares an owl impression, prompting a nostalgic anecdote about a real owl from the hosts' past.
Broadcasting From a Blackpool Castlestory
The hosts record their podcast from a grand, castle-like palatial room at the Winter Gardens while taking a break from Britain's Got Talent auditions in Blackpool.
The Airport Bottleneck Cough Incidentstory
Ant recounts how he caused a queue bottleneck on a flight to Newcastle by trying to stay hidden, only for a three-year-old child in pyjamas to cough directly in his face.
Declan Becomes a Padel Maniacinsight
Dec announces he has completely ditched golf after playing his first games of padel tennis and discovering a natural aptitude for the sport.
Pier Geography Game With a Telescopestrategy
Using a telescope gift, the hosts guess what landmasses you would hit if you looked straight out from various British piers, such as hitting County Down from Blackpool.
Beating Jet Lag With AI Advicestrategy
Using Google Gemini, the hosts map out a 24-hour travel plan for their flight to Australia, including sleep timing and restaurant recommendations in Brisbane.
Rejecting Simon Cowell's Judging Offerstory
The hosts share how Simon Cowell once called them while they were in LA to offer them permanent judging roles on Britain's Got Talent, which they respectfully declined because they preferred hosting in the wings.
Discovering a Football Relativedata
A listener question leads to checking Wikipedia, where they discover that professional Scottish Championship footballer Aaron Donnelly is supposedly related to Declan Donnelly.
“So I was like this. And I saw through the gap of my fingers, my mother get on with, do you remember this?”
“What does it taste like? What does, what does Aunt, what does Auntie taste like?”
“Any pro tips please? Aha, I've got some answers.”
“Simon Cowell rang us up one day. A few on his face. That was it.”
“When you land in Australia, go outside immediately.”
“It's easier to critique. Yeah, have a sit down. As you get older, you might want to sit down.”
“I'm glad I don't have to critique this. And I'm always quite interested in how the judges frame it.”
“Banana rate, anything. That's easy. Like, if I get, if I could be a judge on BGT and just rate them bananas, I would do it.”
“Be thankful, be thankful you're in Japan. Be, be grateful. Just, just, just try new things, broaden your horizons.”
Ant & Dec are hanging out in Blackpool for the BGT auditions, and they’re taking YOU along for the ride! Discover what makes a great audience member, watch the boys become FUN judges and rate your impressions at home…and exactly how has Ant caused a bottleneck on a flight? Plus, Dec shows off his yoga moves, Ant teaches us how to blow our noses properly, and we hear from none other than the fabulous Amanda Holden! As always, keep your correspondence coming to [email protected]. Sign off your email with the name you’d like us to use. If you’d rather we didn’t mention your surname, simply leave it out. And if you’d like a full-name shout-out, throw the whole thing in there! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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