Ant and Dec RIFT… Who’s The Bear-Faced Liar?? 🐻
Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly
- 53m
- Transcript
Summary
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In this episode from Canada, the hosts recount a secret bear safari undertaken by one of them without the other, sparking a dramatic friendship rift and a display of novelty Canadian bear underwear. They read through listener mail covering topics such as homicidal hamsters and an uncanny restaurant wall mask resembling Noel Gallagher, before competing in a Canadian trivia game called Canadian or No-adian. Later segments feature a whistling guessing game of Canadian artists, listener grumbles about public etiquette, and a surreal debate about reincarnation as a pet dog.
- Check if a game or item originated in Canada by testing your knowledge with trivia like the Canadian-invented garbage bag or egg carton. 14:01
- Submit pet stories or workplace pet peeves to the podcast email address to participate in listener mail segments. 28:03
- Recognize that people using speakerphone in public with the device held flat at arm's length is a common pet peeve. 32:24
- Consider the possibility of running a half marathon like the Great North Run before reaching the age of sixty. 47:35
Chapters
- 0:00Podcast Intro and Advertisements
The episode opens with a brief intro, followed by a series of product advertisements and sponsor messages.
- 2:54Bear Hunt Conflict Between Ant and Dec
Ant and Dec argue over a solo bear hunt, revealing tension and misunderstandings about their trip plans.
- 6:20Shopping Adventures and Underpants Debate
Dec discusses his shopping trip in Canada, including a humorous debate over Jamie Oliver underpants and other purchases.
- 8:00Whistling Challenge and Game Show Teaser
Ant and Dec engage in a whistling game, teasing a future TV show featuring the 'beaver' concept.
- 13:28Canadian Quiz Game
A quiz segment tests the hosts' knowledge of Canadian trivia, with a playful competition between Ant and Dec.
- 39:59Bear Hunt Game Show Reveal
The hosts reveal a new show concept involving a 'beaver' game, hinting at future episodes and audience participation.
- 50:22Dog Bedtime Routine Discussion
Hosts debate when the dog and the host go to bed, humorously treating the dog as a co-host.
- 51:21Wrap-Up and Monday Teaser
They announce the end of the episode and tease a quick follow‑up on Monday.
- 51:56Question and Answer Session Preview
Hosts outline a Q&A session for Monday, joking about 'air mail' and corporate vibes.
- 52:36Lululemon Fall Lineup Ad
A promotional segment highlighting new Lululemon fall apparel and its benefits.
- 53:07State Farm Insurance Ad
State Farm advertises personalized insurance coverage using football analogies.
Highlights
- 2:18
Secret Bear Safari Discoverystory
One host reveals they went on a bear safari in Canada without telling the other, showing a video as proof and causing genuine outrage.
- 9:40
Cannibalistic Hamster Lettersinsight
Following up on a previous letter about fish, listeners write in with stories of hamsters named Dec eating their cage-mates named Ant.
- 11:12
The Noel Gallagher Wall Maskstory
While at a restaurant after the bear hunt, the hosts find a decorative wall mask that looks uncannily like Ant and Noel Gallagher.
- 11:13
Novelty Bear Underwear Revealstory
To make up for going shopping alone, one host shows off a pair of underwear featuring Canadian bears, causing immense distress to the other.
- 14:01
Canadian or No-adian Quizstrategy
The hosts play a trivia game to guess whether items like Jenga, garbage bags, and Hawaiian pizza are Canadian inventions.
- 22:14
Canadian Artist Whistling Gamestrategy
The hosts take turns whistling famous songs by Canadian artists such as Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, and Alanis Morissette for the other to guess.
- 40:04
The Beaver Lying Gamedebate
Playing a bluffing game called I've Got the Beaver, both hosts attempt to convince the room that they are the ones holding the object.
- 48:55
Reincarnation As A Pet Doginsight
A bizarre philosophical debate ensues over whether someone can die, return as their own pet dog, and continue to be looked after by themselves.
Quotes
“I went on a bear hunt.”
Declan Donnelly · 2:54 “We have some correspondence here saying, we had two hamsters called Ant and Dec.”
Ant McPartlin · 9:40 “When fall comes back around, there's a sense of a reset.”
Unnamed speaker · 52:36 “And new pieces from Lululemon's Fall Drop are an inspiration to push your goals and elevate”
Unnamed speaker · 52:39 “Question and answer session. That sounds very corporate, doesn't it?”
Ant McPartlin · 52:14 “Football has a play for just about everything.”
Unnamed speaker · 53:10 “Now that's a solid game plan.”
Unnamed speaker · 53:27
Sponsored segments
- Santander 19:31–21:26
- TV Licensing 33:19–35:37
- Gemini 35:00–39:00
About this episode
This week on the pod, Ant and Dec discuss finally doing the Great North Run, we discover who's hiding a beaver plus Dec flashes his underpants. And find out how a whistling competition descends into tears of laughter 🤣 Plus, a letter from someone VERY close to home arrives at the Canadian hang out, what has Dec done to betray Ant and is a friendship break on the horizon? 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! ----- 00:00 Coming up 00:18 Well hello there buddy 01:11 - Dec’s been on a bear hunt 04:55 - Dec buys Jamie Oliver’s pants 06:00 - Dec flashes his pants! 07:25 - Ant reads your comments 11:45 - Let’s play ‘Canadian or No-Way-dian!’ 17:45 - Ad break 19:50 - Who’s the best whistler in Whistler? 26:10 - Let’s Get Ready to Grumble! 31:45 - Ad break 35:40 - Tricks of the Trade 37:25 - Autumnal telly chat 38:00 - Let’s play ‘I’ve Got The Beaver!’ 41:45 - Ant and Dec’s favourite music artists 43:30 - Do Ant and Dec’s wives get jealous of their relationship? 44:50 - Will Ant and Dec run the Great North Run? 46:25 - Did anyone think Ant was blind after Byker Grove? 47:10 - What animals would Ant and Dec be? 48:45 - What time do Ant and Dec go to bed? 49:55 - See you next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Transcript
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Topics
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- Truvia Sweeteners
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