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You Bet Pod

You Bet Pod

Written by: Stewart Terry James Billington
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You Bet Pod is a fortnightly deep dive into one of the most gloriously bonkers game shows of 90s British television: You Bet!

Each episode, we randomly select a show from the You Bet! archives and relive the madness — dissecting the challenges, marvelling at the challengers, and revisiting the celebrity guests brave (or foolish) enough to take part.

Along the way, we celebrate the ever-changing line-up of hosts — from the irrepressible Bruce Forsyth to Darren Day and Matthew Kelly — and explore what made the show such a Saturday-night staple. Packed with 90's nostalgia and plenty of laughs, You Bet Pod is the ultimate throwback for anyone who ever wondered, “Would they really bet on that?”

You Bet Pod is the perfect podcast for those of you who still have a fondness for the 1990's and a love of Matthew Kelly's incredible hair.

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  • Episode 10: Louise Jameson, Anna Walker, Melvin Hayes, Bob Carolgees (16 April 1994)
    Feb 8 2026

    You Bet Pod makes it into double figures! And what better way to celebrate this podcast milestone then to take the You Bet time machine back to 1994 and take a deep dive on this episode featuring Matthew Kelly hosting, and Louise Jameson, Anna Walker, Melvin Hayes and Bob Carolgees being the celebrities.

    Sadly, no Spit the Dog appearance!

    As ever the challenges are as mad as ever, and include probably the most dangerous to date - a man riding a mountain bike down a ski slope, trying to out-race an Olympic skier! Nothing can go wrong, right?!

    Other topics include:

    🏪 We discuss why Woolworths went out of business

    🎤 Who was the first man to appear on Channel 5?

    🏖️ Stew's parents still fuming over not getting a free holiday

    🎭 The incredible story as to how Leslie Grantham got into acting

    You can watch this You Bet episode here - You Bet! - 1994 (90s British Saturday Night Game Show) With Louise Jameson

    Contact the show here:

    📧 youbetpod@gmail.com

    📷 you_bet_pod

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 9: Jim Bowen, Gordon Burns, Gemma Craven, John Altman (18 March 1995)
    Jan 25 2026

    Welcome one, welcome all! It's Episode 9 of You Bet Pod - and you find us deep in the 1990's - specifically 18th March 1995! In a year that saw the OJ Simpson trial, the collapse of Barings Bank and Eric Cantona decided to kung fu kick a football fan - it was all going on.

    On top of that, was this episode of You Bet, with Matthew Kelly as host, and celebrity guests of Jim Bowen, Gemma Craven, Gordon Burns and John Altman.

    The challenges are bonkers as well (a car that skids to try to hit a ball and score a goal!?) as we take a deep dive on this wonderful episode.

    Other topics include:

    🍿 Stew trying to watch Batman Forever on a preview showing

    📕 We revel in delight at the name of Frazer Hines's autobiography

    🎵 A family link between Gordon Burns and Ed Sheeran

    🍑 We talk about Rear of the Year in far too much detail.

    You can watch this episode of You Bet! here - You Bet! Series 8 Episode 4 (Challenge TV)

    Contact the show:

    ✉️ - youbetpod@gmail.com

    📷 - you_bet_pod

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 8: Trevor Brooking, Lesley Joseph, Bella Emberg (18 October 1991)
    Jan 11 2026

    This episode we take you back to 1991, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves was a mainstay at the top of the UK box office, Bryan Adams was a kingpin in the music charts, and Saddam Hussein was acting like a bloody rotter.

    We're deep in the Matthew Kelly era here in You Bet!, and we are joined by three legends in the 90's celebrity zeitgeist.

    As ever, the challenges are as mad as ever, including two men driving coaches whilst trying to pour a glass of wine using a lever attached to the vehicle. You have to see it to believe it!

    Join Stew and James as they guide you through this magnificent episode.

    Other hot topics include:

    📖 Trevor Brooking's autobiography

    📕 Stew's nans erotic short stories

    🍸 The 'Never Say Never Again' Bond film

    🎵 Matthew Kelly dressed as a 6 foot 4 Bee Gee

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    ✉️: youbetpod@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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