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Hanging Out With Ant & Dec

Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly

1h 0m
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Summary

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The hosts open the episode discussing family adjustments as children leave for university, alongside quirky everyday updates like a playful game of chipmunks that ended in a minor facial scratch. The conversation then shifts to reviewing fan locations on the listeners' map, admiring creative guerrilla marketing efforts from dog owners and fan groups, and picking the winner of the Canadian onesie swap during the segment Famous Guy Swaps Things. After navigating various listener grumbles about queue etiquette and December birthdays, the hosts answer rapid-fire questions from their Instagram broadcast channel covering musical preferences, favourite pizzas, and books.

  • Get ready for airport security checks while waiting in the queue to save time for everyone. 48:53
  • Keep rules handy on a free mobile app if a dispute arises during casual golf games. 51:40
  • Join the Instagram broadcast channel via the host's bio to submit questions for upcoming episodes. 53:31

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Intro and Podcast Launch

    The hosts introduce the episode, set the tone, and tease upcoming segments.

  2. 1:27
    Empty Nests and Family Transitions

    One host reflects on becoming an empty nester and the emotional shift of children leaving home.

  3. 3:00
    Chipmunks Game and Family Fun

    The host shares a playful chipmunks game with his child, highlighting family bonding moments.

  4. 6:04
    Packing for the Australian Trip

    Hosts discuss their packing strategies and excitement about an upcoming trip to Australia.

  5. 8:05
    Listeners Map and Geographic Reach

    They showcase their listeners' map, highlighting UK and Ireland locations and encouraging global engagement.

  6. 24:00
    Swap Finale and Closing Remarks

    Final swap decisions are announced, the episode wraps up with gratitude and a teaser for the next show.

  7. 26:56
    Swap Segment: Famous Guy Swaps Things

    Listeners submit swap ideas; hosts debate and shortlist items for potential exchanges.

  8. 42:07
    TV Show Highlights and Advertisements

    Hosts promote upcoming TV shows and sponsor messages, including TV licensing and Airbnb tips.

  9. 48:13
    Queue Frustrations and Family Grumbles

    The hosts rant about the annoyances of waiting in long queues and the petty complaints that arise, especially from Isla and her daughter.

  10. 49:10
    Birthday and Gift Confusion with Livy

    A guest‑style monologue about the host’s December birthday woes, the confusion over gifts, and a plea for Livy to retract her grumble.

  11. 50:14
    Golf Etiquette and Tee‑Tidy Grumbles

    The hosts discuss the frustrations of playing scramble golf, focusing on the habit of leaving tees on the ground and the broader etiquette issues on the course.

  12. 53:26
    Quick‑Fire Broadcast Channel Q&A

    A rapid exchange of questions from the broadcast channel, covering topics from musical preferences to ADHD coping strategies and a brief mention of giants.

Highlights

Quotes

  • “I think the money went up when I, when I joined.”
    Ant McPartlin · 19:04
  • “It plays Viva Las Vegas for soft boils, Jailhouse Rock for slightly less soft and Hound Dog for the perfect hard boiled egg.”
    Ant McPartlin · 31:18
  • “In airports, when you get to security, get to the x-ray.”
    Declan Donnelly · 48:43
  • “I was playing in a scramble event with some friends and as you know, you have to put the tee down beside the ball.”
    Declan Donnelly · 50:14
  • Lululemon 59:18–1:00:27
  • State Farm 1:00:12–1:00:47
  • Truvia 1:00:41–1:01:09

About this episode

This week on Hanging Out, the boys discover how many dogs are named Ant or Dec, Ant shares life as an empty nester, and what trip has Dec so excited that he’s already packing his suitcases…? 🦘 Plus, Ant reveals his LOVE of Hamilton, Dec swaps his onesie for something fit for the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, and the boys are seriously impressed by a unique guerrilla marketing tactic! We go through your grumbles, answer your broadcast questions, and check out our listener map to find out just how far the REACH has spread! 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 Up00:48 - An Empty Nest 06:40 - Ant Can See Colour Now! 07:10 - UK Listener Map 14:10 - A Mauritius Invite 19:45 - Ant & Dec Doggy Names 26:11 - Famous Guy Swaps Things 46:40 - Grumbles 52:42 - Listener Broadcast Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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Speaker names marked are inferred from speaking time and the show’s known hosts — they are not voice-verified.

Topics

  • Chipmunks
  • Airbnb
  • Gemini
  • Dogs Trust
  • Hamilton
  • Rules of Golf
  • Blackpool
  • bellabox.com
  • Carvana
  • Payday Bars

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