In this episode of Blacklisted with Matt Black, Matt Black is joined by two proper “moan machines”: his wife Cath Black and retired police officer Rebecca Bowley. With producer Ed Nell in the room (and a scandalous letter from Enid), they go head-to-head across five rounds to decide what gets launched into the abyss.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds—Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), and Songs. One blacklist per round; most wins takes Blacklister of the Week (and the T-shirt).

Round 1 – Films: Cath targets Pearl Harbour (clichés, love triangle, inaccuracies); Rebecca goes for Grease (the flying-car ending).

Round 2 – Quotes: Rebecca blacklists the classic parental line “You can’t have them… you’ll only eat them”; Cath picks “You can’t teach a granny to suck eggs.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Cath attacks the Etch A Sketch (two knobs, zero artistry); Rebecca chooses cat’s cradle (string misery).

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Rebecca goes after people using loudspeakers in public; Cath targets filming gigs on phones.

Round 5 – Songs: Cath nominates Elbow – “One Day Like This”; Rebecca chooses “Happy Birthday.”

Best Moments

The Enid letter to Matt: “He’s the only reason some of us tune in… that soothing monotone does things to me.” (Enid, 94½).

Rebecca on nicknames: “I’m not a Becky… I see a little Labrador walking along.”

Rebecca’s childhood injustice: “You can’t have them… you’ll only eat them.” (Yes… that’s the point.)

Cath’s Etch A Sketch verdict: “Two knobs… and if you’re skilfully turning them you could do a very wiggly angle.”

Rebecca’s birthday mission: “Happy Birthday is supposed to be joyous… please can we change the tune?”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

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In this episode of You’ve Been Blacklisted, hosted by Matt Black, Kellie Johnson (My Midlands) faces Hannah Green (Tipples & Tonics) across five gloriously petty rounds, with Radio Ed stirring the pot. One pick per round gets the blacklist; most wins earns the “Blacklister of the Week” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), Songs. Most blacklisted picks wins.

Round 1 – Films: Kellie: High School Musical 2; Hannah: The Greasy Strangler

Round 2 – Quotes: “It is what it is” (Hannah) vs “Money can’t buy happiness” (Kellie)

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Chip-shop wooden forks (Kellie) vs Shag bands (Hannah)

Round 4 – Black Mirror: Smartwatches (Hannah) vs Crocs (Kellie)

Round 5 – Songs: “Cotton Eye Joe” (Kellie) vs “Barbra Streisand” (Hannah)

Best Moments

“If it hadn’t been for that… you know… I’d be married” — Kellie’s unprintable Cotton Eye Joe theory.

“Crocs are a cry for help… the holes are escape routes for your dignity.” — Kellie.

“It’s the human equivalent of turning your computer off and on again.” — Matt on “It is what it is.”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the guest - Kellie Jonson

Kellie Johnson is the founder of My Midlands, a platform celebrating the people, places and independent businesses that give the region its character. With a background in community storytelling and digital marketing, she shines a light on local success stories, hidden gems and can’t-miss events, connecting audiences with what’s on their doorstep. Warm, curious and relentlessly positive, Kellie champions collaboration across towns and cities, partnering with creators, venues and charities to boost visibility, footfall and pride in the Midlands region.

Find out more: https://mymidlands.co.uk

About the guest - Hannah Green

Hannah Green is the founder of Tipples & Tonics, a Midlands cocktail studio and mobile bar known for playful, polished drinks. A seasoned mixologist and event host, she designs bespoke menus, tastings and cocktail classes for weddings, launches and team socials, blending classic technique with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Warm, organised and unflappable, Hannah handles everything from glassware to garnish, creating memorable, hospitality-led experiences that get people talking and brands noticed, one perfectly balanced drink at a time.

Find out more: https://tipplesandtonics.co.uk/

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In this episode of Blacklisted with Matt Black, estate agent Andrew Downing-Booth faces financial adviser Dan Chadwick (Mercian Wealth Management). One gripe per round gets the blacklist; the winner nabs the coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds—Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), and Songs. Most blacklisted picks = Blacklister of the Week.

Round 1 – Films: Dan rants at Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (mainly Frodo); Andy targets Dolittle (2020).

Round 2 – Quotes: Andy swings at Shakespeare’s “To be, or not to be.” Dan picks the teen meme “Six Seven.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Dan nukes the teacher classic “You won’t always have a calculator.” Andy goes after Beanie Babies.

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Andy tries to bin the mobile phone (signal rage); Dan targets “doing it for the ’Gram.”

Round 5 – Songs: Dan: Central Cee – “Good Times.” Andy: Drake – “One Dance.”

Best Moments

Dan’s net worth sets up Matt’s “I don’t own a net” gag.

Italian brain-rot: a classroom chorus to “Six Seven.”

Andy’s mobile-phone tirade: “Don’t call it a mobile, there’s no signal!”

Dan on Central Cee’s lyric: “Bragging about ‘good wood’ isn’t romance.”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the guest - Andrew Downing-Booth

Andrew entered estate agency in 2007, became a sales negotiator in 2009 after graduating from the University of Birmingham, and helped two start-ups reach market-leader status, rising to assistant manager, branch manager and later sales manager. He now runs Andrew Downing-Booth Estate Agents. Away from work he plays six-a-side in goal, supports Wolves, and enjoys family days and walks with Milo the spaniel.

Find out more: https://andrewdowningbooth.co.uk/

About the guest - Dan Chadwick

He is a Financial Adviser with over eight years’ experience, proud to serve at Mercian Wealth Management, where clients’ best interests come first. Inspired by seeing family and friends struggle without guidance, he helps people make sound choices on wealth management, protection and retirement planning. Outside work, he enjoys the gym, boxing, yoga and golf, is learning Bachata, and, formerly a part-time PT, supports others’ confidence. A recent Birmingham resident, he loves hikes with his dog and family.

Find out more: https://www.mercianwm.co.uk/

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