In this episode, Tommy, Duncan and Hayley explore the quirky and sometimes absurd habits of modern life that we never needed, but now can't live without.

From carrying oversized water bottles everywhere and obsessing over step counts, to fitness trackers, loyalty cards, and texting kisses, they reflect on how technology, wellness trends, and social comparison have transformed everyday life.

Through humour, nostalgia, and personal stories, they discuss:

How hydration became a 24/7 requirement and the commercial push behind it.

The rise of fitness trackers and social media-driven comparisons.

Childhood curiosities, sneaky parental discoveries, and memories of simpler times.

Texting etiquette and how little symbols like X's became modern expressions of affection.

The conversation is a playful mix of reflection and laughter, exploring whether these modern "must-haves" genuinely improve life - or just keep us hooked.

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Topics covered

Haggis at New Year

Tripe, chitterlings, gizzards, sweetbreads & forgotten cuts

Oxtail, mutton and cheap cuts becoming trendy

Guinness, stout and Nigella's iconic Scotch egg moment

Chips with curry sauce (Duncan's new obsession)

School memories: mufty day, signing shirts & reunions

Best bits

"I'll have your gizzards out!"

Nigella eating a Scotch egg

Cocktails saving a dull hotel dinner

Chickens carrying gravel

Duncan discovering curry sauce

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In this episode of Rambling Retro Nonsense, we take a delightful stroll down memory lane, starting with our first suits and the awkward, itchy outfits of childhood weddings. From Dorothy Perkins frills to Miami Vice–inspired blazers, we explore how these rites of passage shape our sense of style and adulthood.

We wander further into nostalgic territory with stories of classic train buffet trolleys, cheese shops at Victoria Station, and the small joys of black cab rides across London at sunset—complete with the sounds of The Kinks and Sinatra setting the scene.

Of course, it wouldn't be a proper ramble without meeting some unforgettable characters along the way. Sue Pollard, Joanna Lumley, Woody Allen, and even a brush with Jacob Rees-Mogg make appearances in our tales of celebrity encounters, cocktails, and dinner plans that could rival any movie scene.

Expect laughter, a touch of nostalgia, and a few corkscrew anecdotes along the way—because some stories just need a bit of liquid courage to be told properly.

Highlights in this episode:

Duncan's first suit adventure at Burton's and the Miami Vice influence.

Hayley's childhood wedding memories, itchy sequins, and Polaroid frustrations.

Nostalgic train buffet trolleys, cheese shops, and black cab rides.

Celebrity encounters: Sue Pollard, Woody Allen, Joanna Lumley, and more.

Reflections on iconic comedy and enduring legacies.

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What's the most unforgettable outfit or travel memory from your own past that still makes you smile (or cringe) today? Send us your story!

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