S1 Ep90: Covering all bases (or should that be faces?)
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back to hopefully bring you a little bit of light in these dark times. There's plenty on the menu today including: the debate about face masks, wildlife making a comeback, Jon Snow, IKEA's oversized furniture, shoe collections, The Kinks, the man who provided cars (and other services) to The Beatles, entering the lottery and winning big, online dating for sil...
51m Apr 24, 2020
51m
S1 Ep89: Smoke signals
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back for another lockdown round. Today they cover a wealth of topics including: smoking, nuns, Victoria Beckham, rock stars and their pointless opinions, Jeff Bezos and his unimaginable wealth, the possibility of pubs closing until Christmas, Agatha Christie's personal life, Porky's poem (now set to music), eating during the coronavirus pandemic and whether t...
45m Apr 21, 2020
45m
S1 Ep88: Screwing around
Mike 'Porky' Parry and the one and only Lesley-Ann Jones are back once again to make some magic over the airwaves as they catch up on the Easter period. Topics include: Julie Christie, Sir Stirling Moss, the latest developments involving Harry and Meghan, not-quite-so-talented offspring, Boris' coronavirus recovery, resisting the temptation to gallivant off to the coast and LAJ's apposite nickn...
44m Apr 15, 2020
44m
S1 Ep87: The inside scoop
Despite the challenges of being in lockdown and not being able to leave the house, Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back courtesy of cyberspace to do their duty and entertain and inform you as Planet Porky the podcast rolls on! The pair discuss; Agnetha from ABBA, disco dancing at Stringfellows, what might have happened to Duffy, Boris Johnson's ICU experience, the closure of businesses due ...
35m Apr 10, 2020
35m
S1 Ep86: Beauty contest
Mike 'Porky' Parry and the Rock Chick herself Lesley-Ann Jones discuss the latest revelations making the news including Mark Zuckerberg's eccentric daily routine, dating nerds, why gold-digging is never a reason to settle down and the discriminatory nature of escort businesses. Meanwhile the pair hotly debate Porky's views on the opposite sex... Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an ep...
43m Mar 17, 2020
43m
S1 Ep85: Hope springs eternal
Mike and Lesley-Ann debate the latest batch of topics including how to mitigate risk during the coronavirus outbreak, the tragic story of Peaches Geldof, TV series The Split, the Madeleine McCann mystery, electric cars, the future for the world's oil and natural resources and climate change.     Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Fri...
36m Mar 13, 2020
36m
S1 Ep84: With great power comes great irresponsibility
Today Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones get stuck into the Prime Minister as he announces he is having his sixth (or should that be seventh) child and his love of horizontal refreshment. The discussion then turns to other powerful figures with wandering eyes and hands. From Bill Clinton to Bryan Ferry to Wayne Rooney, it's a dissection of how and why some men just can't help themselves...  Don't ...
45m Mar 10, 2020
45m
S1 Ep83: Questionable loyalties
Today Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss the latest drama surrounding Harry and Meghan, Brian May's love life, the history of EastEnders, Liz Jones' new-found singledom, Sue Perkins' misplaced commitment, the late, great Jean Rook, keeping schtum on scumbags, Peter Morrison, the UKs alcohol problem and the new Whitney Houston tour. A packed schedule! Don't forget to subscribe so you never ...
38m Mar 06, 2020
38m
S1 Ep82: Quite a handful
March is here, and with it comes a new podcast from Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones. Today they discuss breasts, Priti Patel, skiing holidays, Formula One, staying at the Ritz and dysfunctional rich families. Porky also shares one or two candid details about a secret liaison he concocted while working as a big shot on Fleet Street. Big shot, indeed... Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss...
37m Mar 03, 2020
37m
S1 Ep81: What's it all about, Harvey?
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back once again with all the big stories from the cosmos. Today's topics include Cilla Black, Harvey Weinstein and men who abuse their power, the spread of coronavirus, Tom Cruise's credentials as a lover, scientology, businesses that are never occupied, taxing tax bills and cashew nuts.  Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones d...
42m Feb 28, 2020
42m
S1 Ep80: Alcoholics not so anonymous
On this alcohol-soaked episode of Planet Porky, Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss pointless gap years, HS2, the greatest TV shows of all time, 'Whitney Houston's' new tour, Jimmy Greaves, the life of an alcoholic, drinking habits before and after work and breakfast at hotels. You may be nursing a hangover by the time you get to the end of this one!  Don't forget to subscribe so you never ...
34m Feb 25, 2020
34m
S1 Ep79: Sizing things up
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones take a seat atop Planet Porky to discuss Naomi Campbell, why the McCartney's and the Beckham's are rivals, Porky's cleaner, bringing brass back, house sizes, short men, pointless degrees and unnecessary gap years.  Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday. You can follow the podcast on Twitter. Porky ...
34m Feb 21, 2020
34m
S1 Ep78: Health and well-being
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return for more close encounters of the heard kind. Today's topics include Storm Dennis, the tragic death of Caroline Flack, looking after your mental health, male models, smiling, the coronavirus, Liz Jones, Morecambe and Wise and the demise of the catchphrase.  Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Frid...
38m Feb 18, 2020
38m
S1 Ep77: Marry less but Barrymore
The Porkmeister Mike Parry and Rock Chick extraordinaire Lesley-Ann Jones are back once more to comb over the week's news and personalities including staying in multi-million pound houses, Donna Air, living and working in Canada, Boris Yeltsin, the best parts of New York City, couples who promote financial stability over their own integrity and the damage electric cars are doing. Meanwhile they...
38m Feb 14, 2020
38m
S1 Ep76: Sex, drugs and rock and roll
Porky and LAJ are back to give their take on some of the more depraved aspects of life including Pamela Anderson's troubles, going topless, joining the mile high club, drinking on flights, acrimonious band break-ups, how to deal with society's menaces, and long-term stalkers.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday....
41m Feb 11, 2020
41m
S1 Ep75: You've Scot to be kidding me?
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back to discuss the week's news including Al Pacino's appearance on The One Show, why Jagger's jittery, Scotland's vendetta against the Porkmeister, all day drinkers, how it's possible to be profane and easily keep your job and the reason travel holds the key to getting on side with the big names in showbiz. There are a few post-watershed Fleet Street tales m...
38m Feb 07, 2020
38m
S1 Ep74: Pork belly
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss some of the latest stories making Porky's journals including the next steps for Harry and Meghan following their acrimonious divorce from the Royal Family, the evolution (for the worse) of office etiquette, the recent revelations surrounding Ozzy Osbourne, why BTS are a load of BS, and more from the world of wind.   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcas...
38m Feb 04, 2020
38m
S1 Ep73: Haven't we heard it all before?
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are the duo that everyone's talking about and they are back once again. Today's topics include long distance marriage, the legacy of the Rolling Stones, politicians moving into show business, new music and how listening habits have changed for the worse, Paul McCartney's wives, cinema trips and child prodigies.  Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you nev...
39m Jan 31, 2020
39m
S1 Ep72: A Rocky Relationship
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are reunited on Planet Porky once again to pick apart the big news and showbiz stories of the week. LAJ tells an astonishing tale about Raquel Welch, Porky pleads his case for a bionic heart and extols the health benefits of being rich and the pair discuss Succession, using profanity, self-righteous explorers, living in Antarctica, turning down Hollywood celebrit...
38m Jan 28, 2020
38m
S1 Ep71: Connoisseur, entrepreneur, bon viveur?
Mike and Jake return to take you into the weekend with more madness and mayhem. Today they discuss Porky's oddball theory about Premier League managers and their hairstyles, why you need to be careful when investing in businesses, dodging a terrorist bullet, the work ethic of the French, working through sickness and the problem with explorers.   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky / @Mi...
35m Jan 24, 2020
35m
S1 Ep70: Smoky bacon
Mike 'Gammon' Parry and Jacob 'Woke' Hawley are back once again to frustrate each other with their generational differences. Today's topics include being called out by Private Eye, tracking down an Italian siren while off duty, the tragedy that is the Australian bushfires, bursting in on a dying Peter Sellers and a high time for Jake... Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky / @MikeParry8 ...
34m Jan 21, 2020
34m
S1 Ep69: The accolade and the betrayed
Mike Parry and Jacob Hawley are back with a bang as they discuss Jake's award nomination and fellow nominees, the inside scoop on Simon Jordan, the Royal story that everyone's talking about, Jon Gaunt, Everton under Carlo Ancelotti and more. Plus, Porky revisits his experience with the moped muggers... Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky / @MikeParry8 / @HawleyJacob Subscribe at your fa...
36m Jan 17, 2020
36m
S1 Ep68: Captain Porkwash
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones have a look at the week's news in their irreverent, inimitable way from high atop Planet Porky. Today Porky gives us an update on his heart condition and then the pair discuss travelling to dangerous parts of the world, getting stranded on a boat and why Porky won't go under-water. It's a motorboating, tough diving, water-sporting kind of episode of Planet Porky....
42m Jan 14, 2020
42m
S1 Ep67: The Pork Sword in the Stone
Porky and LAJ are back with you again to take you into the weekend Planet Porky style and today's talking points are: celebrity cradle snatchers, wooing Sharon Stone, the Middletons, parents who mollycoddle students, university accommodation, accidental auditions and comedians who aren't funny. Lots to get stuck into!   Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode with ...
43m Jan 10, 2020
43m
S1 Ep66: The Porkfumo affair
Mike Parry welcomes you to a new year on Planet Porky (but perhaps not a new decade?) in the company of the delectable Lesley-Ann Jones. Today they discuss Christine Keeler and the Profumo affair, the brilliance (or not) of John Thaw, the nightmare of travelling to and from the O2 arena and the Australian bush fire tragedy. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an ep...
37m Jan 07, 2020
37m
S1 Ep65: New Year's Resolutions?
On this special Wednesday edition to mark the first day of 2020, Mike Parry and Jacob Hawley discuss their New Year's Eve routines (and how big nights out may soon be policed), the decision to set goals and make bucket lists, whether this year will see a resolution to the long drawn out search for the first Mrs Parry, attaining political harmony and healing the divide, and some of their earlies...
43m Jan 01, 2020
43m
S1 Ep64: The Pork Roast
Porky and Jacob round off the year with a discussion on who they would invite to their ultimate New Year's dinner party. As you might expect, the Porkmeister has some predictable suggestions. They also discuss which superpower they would like if they could only have one and whether water levels around the world really are rising, with differing opinions.    Follow the podcast on Twitter: @Plane...
38m Dec 27, 2019
38m
S1 Ep63: The Planet Porky Christmas Special
It's the Planet Porky Christmas special with Mike Parry and Jacob Hawley and how much more festive could the topics of discussion be than the politics of comedy, invading the Falklands, falling out with charities, sharing a love of (and insulting) Scotland and how a UK run by Prime Minister Mike Parry might look...God help us.  Merry Christmas to you and yours! Follow the podcast on Twitter: @P...
38m Dec 24, 2019
38m
S1 Ep62: Mike Parry - diplomat
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones go back to Geography class on this episode of Planet Porky as they discuss the perils of unwittingly being involved in Russian business, the renewed fad for German wine and the pretentious naming of tropical storms.  Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday. You can email the show...
40m Dec 20, 2019
40m
S1 Ep61: Old Habits Die Hard
Porky and LAJ return once more to conquer all life's problems. Today they discuss how to deal with crippling anxiety, the brilliance of modern communication, the enigma that is Liz Jones, misbehaving at Christmas parties, keeping germ-free and Porky's rather particular (or should that be peculiar) daily routine...  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky. Mike is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann...
37m Dec 17, 2019
37m
S1 Ep60: Sid the sexist strikes again
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones return for more Venus vs. Mars action (on the neutral Planet of Pork). Today they discuss remedies to help you sleep, Porky's unrealistic expectation of cabin crew, plastic surgery disasters, the lack of access for disabled people and Marlon Brando's devastating good looks. There's Life on Planet Porky Jim...but not as we know it.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: ...
38m Dec 13, 2019
38m
S1 Ep59: Ups and downs
Today the Porkmeister and the Snootmeister get stuck into Concorde, extreme wealth, losing millions, having meetings, victim shaming and Katie Price. What a world it is on Planet Porky...  You can find the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky, Mike is: @MikeParry8 and Lord Snooty is: @SamStevens71. All the other co-hosts are on there as well if you look hard enough! New episodes drop every Tuesday and...
42m Dec 10, 2019
42m
S1 Ep58: Beginnings and endings
In a somewhat eclectic episode of Planet Porky, The Porkmeister Mike Parry and Lord Snooty Sam Stevens discuss Gary Rhodes and TV chefs, the recent spate of celebrity deaths, student behaviour, getting over heartbreak and juggling life and work...  Find them on Twitter: @MikeParry8 / @SamStevens71 / @PlanetPorky Download new episodes every Tuesday and Friday and subscribe from your favourite po...
38m Dec 06, 2019
38m
S1 Ep57: Dr Pork will see you now
Mike Parry is rejoined by Lord Snooty for the latest forensic look at Life on Planet Porky. Discussion points today include Prince Andrew's unbecoming behaviour, auditioning for the Beatles, Porky's supposed miracle cure and the flame-haired TV star who resembles a former lover.  Find them on Twitter: @MikeParry8 / @SamStevens71 / @PlanetPorky Download new episodes every Tuesday and Friday and ...
37m Dec 03, 2019
37m
S1 Ep56: How, who and why?
It's LAJ's last stop on Planet Porky for a bit as Mike Parry invites her in for a cup of tea and a chinwag. Today they discuss "How", Mike Smith (once they can agree on who he is), putting yourself first in life, Dennis Nilsen and his proclivities and why newsrooms are never properly portrayed on TV. Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode, with new ones drop...
37m Nov 29, 2019
37m
S1 Ep55: From one great Terry to L'enfant terrible
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones are back for another look at life on Planet Porky and today they pay tribute to a recently deceased Fleet Street legend, deliberate the potential ramifications for the Royal Family following the Prince Andrew debacle and go off on a bit of a tangent about "Captain Bob". Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky. Mike is: @MikeParry8 and Lesley-Ann is @LAJwriter...
36m Nov 26, 2019
36m
S1 Ep54: Men and Women
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss all male environments, ABBA, the overwhelming desire for generosity and donkey riding on the latest Planet Porky. Follow the show on Twitter: @PlanetPorky, Porky is: @MikeParry8 and LAJ is @LAJwriter. Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode every Tuesday and Friday and get in touch with the show via email to: planetpork...
40m Nov 22, 2019
40m
S1 Ep53: I should coconut
Mike Parry and Lesley-Ann Jones discuss Billy Idol, Porky's school boxing career, LAJ's new book, coconuts and acrimonious divorces on the latest look at Life on Planet Porky... Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode, with new ones dropping every Tuesday and Friday. You can email the show at: planetporkypod@gmail.com if you've got anything on your mind. And ...
42m Nov 19, 2019
42m
S1 Ep52: In excess of three secretaries
The sultry Lesley-Ann Jones returns to partner the portly Mike Parry and today they discuss office affairs, Michael Hutchence's complicated life, Beatles lyrics and Porky's sex appeal.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky, @MikeParry8 or @LAJwriter and if you have any questions or comments, email us at: planetporkypod@gmail.com. Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider...
41m Nov 15, 2019
41m
S1 Ep51: Porky and Snooty 6: Learning expensive lessons
Porky Parry and Snooty Stevens discuss a range of problematic issues including misplacing your instrument, the commitment footballers have...for pranks, sporting sliding doors moments, pandering to pets, lowering the voting age and not being set up for adulthood.   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky, Mike is: @MikeParry8 and Sam is: @SamStevens71. You can also email: planetporkypod@gma...
36m Nov 12, 2019
36m
S1 Ep50: Porky and Snooty 5: Matters of life and death
Porky and Snooty are back and today they discuss the immediate aftermath of JFK's shooting, the 'right-place-right-time' success of the Spice Girls and the tragic tale of Janis Joplin. The Porkmeister also makes a startling revelation... Find them on Twitter: @MikeParry8 / @SamStevens71 / @PlanetPorky Download new episodes every Tuesday and Friday and subscribe from your favourite podcast provi...
34m Nov 08, 2019
34m
S1 Ep49: Porky and Snooty 4: The ego has landed
Lord Snooty makes a welcome return to the grand residence of Sir Michael of Parry on Planet Porky and today the pair discuss statesmanship, health and safety then and now, whether it's better to be modest or a narcissist and taking life lessons from Lee Ryan. It's an episode full of self-love and (their own) reflection fresh from the fastest moving planet in the solar system. #PlanetPorky Follo...
40m Nov 05, 2019
40m
S1 Ep48: Turning back time
Porky and LAJ discuss farmers, Cher and copy takers while also paying tribute to Lesley-Ann's legendary father Ken who recently passed away.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky, @MikeParry8 or @LAJwriter and if you have any questions or comments, email us at: planetporkypod@gmail.com. Remember to subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss a new episode twice weekl...
33m Nov 01, 2019
33m
S1 Ep47: Entitled to be entitled?
Lesley-Ann Jones is back alongside Mike Parry for a lofty look at Life on Planet Porky and today they discuss class (or lack of it). The pair debate Royal marriages and whether or not you get what you deserve in life.  Follow the podcast: @PlanetPorky. Mike Parry is: @MikeParry8 while Lesley-Ann Jones is: @LAJwriter. Meanwhile subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an ...
42m Oct 29, 2019
42m
S1 Ep46: GOATs and lambs
Lesley-Ann Jones returns to partner Mike Parry for the latest look at Life on Planet Porky. Today's topics include Joan Collins' prescience, Mick Jagger's thrift, Rod Stewart's class, people being recognised by animals and the benefits (or otherwise) of face cream.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky / @LAJwriter / @MikeParry8 Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never...
38m Oct 25, 2019
38m
S1 Ep45: Porky and Snooty 3: He knows his onions
On Planet Porky today "The Porkmeister" Mike Parry and "Lord Snooty" Sam Stevens get stuck into all the big stories including the recent WAG drama, Wayne Rooney's potential as a coach, the vegetable shortage crippling the Indian economy and the Central American statesman given some rough treatment...   Follow the podcast on Twitter: @MikeParry8 / @PlanetPorky / @SamStevens71 You can email the b...
42m Oct 22, 2019
42m
S1 Ep44: Porky and Snooty 2: Habits, Hobbies and Hitchhiking
On this episode, Porky (Mike Parry) and Snooty (Sam Stevens) disagree about how people should best spend their recreation time (but they do acknowledge that pyrotechnics are not the best approach) and they also discuss why you never see anyone thumbing down cars in a lay-by these days. Meanwhile The Porkmeister ponders over one of life's great mysteries. All in a day in the life of Planet Porky...
36m Oct 18, 2019
36m
S1 Ep43: Porky and Snooty 1: Time gentlemen please
Mike "Porky" Parry introduces "Lord Snooty" Sam Stevens to Planet Porky where the common man meets the posh boy. In this first outing the pair discuss modern drinking habits, all day boozers, pubs using staff to their benefit and - on a slightly different note -  how getting on the housing ladder has changed over time. Follow the podcast: @PlanetPorky / @MikeParry 8 / @SamStevens71 Don't forget...
38m Oct 15, 2019
38m
S1 Ep42: Philosophy and ethics
Mike and Jake bring you that Friday feeling as they discuss a whole wealth of topics including Berlin, trains, religion, the CIA, donating to charity and - inevitably - Peaky Blinders. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @PlanetPorky / @MikeParry8 / @HawleyJacob Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode every Tuesday and Friday and if you have any comments or questi...
37m Oct 11, 2019
37m
S1 Ep41: Human rights...and wrongs
Mike and Jacob get stuck into the big issues of the week including the moral vs. money issue of working in the Middle East, Greta Thunberg's climate change speech, the shoulds and should nots of scientific research and some mixed news for fish... Follow the podcast: @MikeParry8 / @HawleyJacob @PlanetPorky Subscribe from your favourite podcast provider so you never miss an episode every Tuesday ...
36m Oct 08, 2019
36m