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Tom Read Wilson Has Joe Marler Lost for Words

Joe Marler Will See You Now

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This episode features guest Tom Reed Wilson joining hosts Joe Marler and Jake Bhardwaj for a theatrical and vocabulary-rich counseling session. The conversation explores Tom's lifelong fascination with performance, musicals, and Shakespearean sonnets, alongside discussions on etymology, the replacement of the word banter with terms like persiflage, and the constant, high-energy nature of his public persona. Later, the hosts collaborate with Tom to craft a unique, romantic sonnet for Joe's wife, culminating in a spontaneous phone call where Joe reads the verse aloud to her.

  • Etymological origins can reveal a surprising story buried inside everyday words like window. 21:50
  • Crosswords can become a daily habit and an engaging mental exercise once the cryptic rules are mastered. 32:15
  • Energy can breed energy when tackling tasks that initially feel taxing or intimidating. 31:11

Chapters

  1. 0:00
    Podcast Intro & Apple Sports Promo

    Hosts open the show with a brief promo for the Apple Sports app, setting a light‑hearted tone.

  2. 0:50
    Carvana Car Sale Pitch

    A quick commercial break advertising Carvana’s instant car selling service.

  3. 1:24
    Joe’s Illness Story Begins

    Joe Marler shares a personal health struggle, detailing symptoms and the impact on his day.

  4. 8:19
    Tom Reed Wilson Intro & Intake

    Tom Reed Wilson is introduced, and the hosts conduct a playful intake questionnaire to learn about him.

  5. 23:00
    Cadbury Appreciation Segment

    The hosts present a heartfelt letter from a listener, praising Joe’s influence and encouraging self‑acceptance.

  6. 26:18
    Lululemon Fall Collection Ad

    A commercial for Lululemon’s new fall line, highlighting versatility and comfort.

  7. 45:43
    Episode Wrap‑Up & Farewell

    The hosts conclude the show, reminding listeners to subscribe and sign off with a final goodbye.

  8. 46:25
    State Farm Insurance Promo

    State Farm advertises its insurance products with a sports‑themed analogy.

Highlights

  • 6:03

    Welcoming Tom Reed Wilsonstory

    The hosts introduce their guest, Tom Reed Wilson, highlighting his background as a trained singer, dancer, panto performer, and television personality known for Celebs Go Dating.

  • 11:33

    Banning the Word Banterinsight

    Tom explains why he wants to banish the word banter, arguing that it is used too often as a euphemistic excuse for mean behavior, and suggests using terms like persiflage instead.

  • 21:35

    Etymological Roots of Wordsstory

    Tom shares how his father taught him etymological wrestles, explaining that window actually comes from the Dutch word for the wind's eye rather than glass.

  • 23:11

    Receiving a Listener Gratitude Letterstory

    Jake surprises Joe by reading a heartfelt letter from a listener named Ryan, thanking Joe for his openness about mental health and rugby career.

  • 31:46

    Discovering Cryptic Crosswordsstory

    Tom explains how he became an addict of cryptic crosswords while staying in Cyprus during filming after mastering straight crosswords first.

  • 38:00

    Composing a Romantic Sonnetstrategy

    Tom reads out the custom sonnet he helped Joe write for his wife, featuring poetic nods to her sunflower eyes and unique sense of humor.

  • 39:27

    Reading the Sonnet Livestory

    Joe calls his wife while she is at the grocery store and reads Tom's newly composed sonnet to her over the phone.

Quotes

  • “let your light shine so others feel confident enough to let their light shine too.”
    Unnamed speaker · 15:16
  • Michelob Ultra 0:56–1:23
  • Cadbury 23:00–23:47
  • Lululemon 26:21–27:17
  • State Farm 46:25–47:03

About this episode

Tom Read Wilson is life’s leading man. But when the curtain comes down and the audience disappears, Joe wants to know whether the showman ever actually switches off. Reunited in Dr Marler’s office, Tom and Joe waste very little time picking up where they left off - with enough flirting to leave Jake firmly embracing his role as the third wheel. Between the chemistry, Tom opens up about where his love of performing began, his lifelong obsession with musicals, and why he takes so much joy in the English language. But is all the theatricality simply part of who Tom is, or is there another side that only comes out when no one’s watching? And Tom’s rather spectacular lexicon doesn’t go to waste, as Joe calls on his expertise for a very special task… GET TICKETS TO THE LIVE TOUR HERE: https://www.livenation.co.uk/joe-marler-will-see-you-live-tickets-adp1647830 Featuring Joe Marler (@joemarler17) and Jake Bhardwaj (@jakebhardwajtv) Follow the show on Instagram: @willseeyounowshow Joe Marler Will See You Now is a Platform Media production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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46:14

7,251 words · 8 speakers

Topics

  • Carvana
  • Bose
  • Apple
  • The Voice
  • Celebs Go Dating
  • Apple Sports app
  • NBA
  • The Traitors

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