Episodes

  • 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

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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)

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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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 7: Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly, Michelle Collins (29 June 1996)
    Dec 28 2025

    The year is 1996. England have just been knocked out of Euro 96 by the Germans. We're days away from Wannabe being released to the world, and a week away from Dolly the sheep being cloned!

    This series sees Darren Day taking over hosting duties, being ably assisted by co-host, Diane Youdale AKA Jet from Gladiators!

    We also have our first ever guest on the show, as one of the challengers from the show, Effraim Catlow joins us to talk to us about his You Bet experience, where his trophy is, and more!

    The challenges are as mad as ever, including a man taking off and landing a plane... blindfolded!

    Join Stew and James as they guide you through this great episode that will take you straight back to 1996!

    You can watch the full You Bet! episode here - You Bet 1996 with Ant & Dec, Michelle Collins with Darren Day & Diane Youdale (Jet from Gladiators)

    Other hot topics discussed this week:

    😜 Are we doing a real time PJ and Duncan/Ant and Dec rebrand?

    😉 Is the Con Air joke, the best joke of the podcast so far?

    🎵 We have the top 5 Steve Parrish best practical jokes!

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Episode 6: Kris Akabusi, Annabel Giles, Judy Spiers and Andrew O'Connor (26 December 1992)
    Dec 26 2025

    As you're tucking into your turkey and stuffing rolls, it's time to wind the clock back to 1992, as we take a deep dive into the You Bet! Boxing Day special from 1992.

    Matthew Kelly is joined by Kris Akabusi, Annabel Giles, Judy Spiers and Andrew O'Connor.

    Lay witness to more madcap challenges including a tank driving over 342 pint glasses (without breaking any!), a challenge to get a human being out of a ship in three minutes (it's more exciting than it sounds), and can Santa Claus get saved by the Army School of Physical Training and save Christmas? (We hope so!)

    Other hot topics discussed on this special:

    🥸 A TV episode with the most amount of moustaches?

    🎲 Stew thinks he can come up with a bigger selling board game than Scrabble if given two weeks

    🎁 What are James and Stew's worst ever gifts?

    😲 Kris Akabusi goes rogue once again

    You can watch the 1992 You Bet! Christmas special here - You Bet! - 1992 episode

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    57 mins
  • Episode 5: Kris Akabusi, Mark Wingett, Craig Charles (15 November 1991)
    Dec 14 2025

    We return to the 1990's and Matthew Kelly with the final episode of series 5 of You Bet! As the world saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Gulf War in full effect, and the discovery of the ozone hole over the Arctic, we settle down to enjoy this fantastic You Bet! episode.

    The challenges are as bonkers as ever including a very angry man trying to race a guy with a chainsaw, two men in JCB diggers trying to make a complete a jigsaw, and five men parachuting out of a plane trying to land on a moving truck!

    It's also the final appearance by co-host Elis Ward!

    Join Stew and James as they guide you through this incredible episode and take you on a trip back to 1991.

    you can watch the you Bet! episode in full here - You Bet S05 E10 - 90s Saturday Night British TV Show

    Other hot topics discussed this week:

    📖 Kris Akabusi's erotic fan fiction

    🎥 Stew updates Bernie Bennett's IMDB profile in real time

    💬 Elis Ward's big speech about ball bearings

    📜 The origin of the word 'awooga'

    👔 Two men wearing a full suit underneath red overalls.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 4: Suzi Quatro, John McCririck, Bob Holness (18 March 1989)
    Nov 30 2025

    We're in the 1980's! Immerse yourself in the world of Margaret Thatcher, miners strikes and the Falklands war!

    It's 1989 - and we're taking a deep dive into our first ever Bruce Forsyth episode! And, what a legend this man is! The challenges are as bonkers as ever too. Men shaving each other blindfolded, children identifying windmills, and can a man make 24 omelettes in under 3 minutes?!

    Join Stew and James as they guide you through this incredible You Bet! episode and take a trip back to 1989 with us.

    You can watch the You Bet! episode here - You Bet! (18.03.1989)

    Other hot topics discussed this week:

    🎭 Bruce's sitcom - Slinger's Day

    🍛 Plenty of mentions of Edwina Currie

    🪄 Cameo from Ali Bongo

    🎢 James's Paula Abdul anecdote from Alton Towers

    🎤🫳 Bruce's slam on McCririck

    🥛 Four pints of justice!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 3: Lynda Baron, Gareth Jones, Tracy Edwards (6 April 1991)
    Nov 16 2025

    It's time for more 90's nostalgia! And yes, we're back in the studio! The You Bet time machine travels back to 1991, where we have some simply amazing challenges and a great episode to discuss. There's 56 hands, men in Lycra, eight horses, a pink Ferrari, ships in a bottle and more! Join Stew and James as they take a deep dive into this very special (aren't they all!) You Bet! episode.

    You can watch the You Bet! episode here - YOU BET! S04 E08 1991 - British Saturday Night Game Show

    Other hot topics discussed this week:

    🚲 Can anyone find James's bike?

    ❤️ Is Carol having an affair?

    🍿 Kevin Costner is everywhere!

    😂 Matthew Kelly's rap

    🎢 Too many rollercoaster facts!

    🍿 Stew and James's love of Serge from Beverly Hills Cop

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    1 hr and 3 mins