After catching up with the guys we launch into an Analyse That! The first one for a while! John shares some wise words from 'famous' philosophers, and Barrett gives his thoughts. In Celebrity Problem, Tom Cruise needs to escape a predatory contract with an ISP. Maybe his techy Mission Impossible mate can help him out? Finally, a Roleplay Problem, in which Barrett helps Baz with some clashing dates...what is a boy to do?!

This week Barrett updates us on his brain injury, and John tells us his legal trouble. Then onto the Pod! Featured Problem up first, it's a short and odd one, where someone has been stung by a bee, on his BOTTOM. Then some Brain News that we just can't believe is true. Finally a Roleplay Problem, featuring a very depressed, and somewhat horny automobile.

After detailing how little John Mango pays his staff at the clinic, the guys jump into an A-Z, where they talk about some new tech for your tastebuds...it's basically television with taste. Then Barrett brings up a problem with Kendrick, who has a very odd fluff problem. Don't worry Kendrick, we vow to help you. Finally, a Roleplay Problem at a bad boys' school. These boys just aren't being bad enough anymore and it's terribly boring for the headteacher, HELP!

Kicking things off this week Barrett has picked up a letter off the side of the road and has decided to share it with us all. Let's hope the boys can make sense of it and help the writer of the darn thing. Then onto Celebrity Problem, this week sent to us by Lawrence Boffkin Esquire, about the A-Lister Pedro Pascal, who is having a bit of trouble sitting still! Finally we round things off with a Roleplay Problem from Spencer Flap, pub landlord, who needs help keeping young people out of his establishment.

First this week is another A-Z, where John gives us a quick guide to stem cells, before clueing us in on some new breakthroughs. You could become...anything?! Marty leaves another stellar voicemail, this time about tennis sensation Roger Federer and his hairy (and smelly) back. Let's hope the boys can sort that one out without it getting too gross. Finally, another Roleplay Problem, in which Michael's a little bit frightened of his Roomba. I really hope he can keep it together long enough for Barrett to help him out.

Barrett and John return this week with some crazy problems! First up, Marty Boffkin gives them a tip on Steve Harvey, American Comedian. In fact Steve doesn't want to be a comedian at all anymore, and would rather be a best selling Sci-Fi author. Then, John retells his experience as a research participant for a brain study, but Barrett has some news for him that might throw new light on the situation. Finally the boys get a call from Eldrick Featherbottom, a gardener who has some brand new miracle-grow serum! However, there are quite dangerous side effects that only John can help to deal with...

First up this week is a Brain News about JOMO. What's that?! Well, let me finish and then you'll know, for God's sake. It's JOY of missing out. Let Dr John Mango explain it all, and hopefully Barrett doesn't take us too far off topic...Then a Featured Problem with a man who is taking things a bit too literally, so the boys will have to choose their words carefully. Finally, another Roleplay Problem, in which a professional time-traveller is escorting some historians to Medieval England. Let's hope nothing bad happens to them, and everything is fine and dandy.

First up this week, Mango and Coldyron sort out a Featured Problem, in which a man is losing his grip on reality. Should the guys suggest he rejects this new fantasy world, or totally embrace it, and forget real life?! Then John outlines some new research for Brain News, and this week it's about how chocolate makes you more cleverer. Barrett's having none of it though. Don't mess with his brain! Finally, as always, a Roleplay Problem to finish off. This time Dr Mango helps a demonic hellspawn called Lackey, who has an interview with Satan himself!

The boys are back and used to their new schedule, and the extra time has given Dr Mango the chance to learn a new word: QUANTUM. In A-Z of Brains, John gets to use this newly learned word when he speaks about Quantum Brains. Don't ask me to explain it though because I don't understand. Then we get to another Celebrity Problem, starring Antonio Banderas, who wants to break out of his type-cast suave Spaniard roles, and try some new accents. Finally, a heavenly Roleplay Problem in which a man named Steve is being kicked out of that cloudy paradise above! Barrett's gotta talk to some angels and see what's going on.

The guys are back, with their new fortnightly schedule; get it in your diary! First up, Barrett brings to the table a Featured Problem about toilets. You'll have to listen and see what the heck that's all about! Then it's a Brain News, which as usual is Mango's time to shine. This week he sums up last year's Brain/Mind tech and inventions, and asks himself and Barrett 'What do we want to see next?' I hope they don't come up with a load of crap...

Finally...Roleplay Problem as always, with the mayor of Diddly, Dylan, ringing in with a conundrum. John doesn't have any experience with politics, but he's willing to give this one a go!

This week we kick things off with an A-Z of Brains in which Dr Mango outlines the Pre-frontal Cortex, or 'Brain Boss' as he has now nicknamed it. Barrett has some questions as always, so let's hope John can answer them adequately. Next up it's a Celebrity Problem; Jay-Z has got the hiccups, and this could be a disaster for his career...or maybe it's not so bad after all? In this week's Roleplay Problem, Barrett helps crazy confectioner Botty Bonka, who has had some recipes stolen. Although maybe they weren't so great to begin with.

This week we play devil's advocate...literally, when we try and help someone with a Satan-worshipping family member, in a Featured Problem. Then another Brain News is hot off the press, where Mango outlines a new scheme to get people laughing, albeit against their will. Needless to say, Barrett isn't keen! Finally, another Roleplay Problem, in which this time we help Jimmy the Mouse escape a deadly feline foe. Jimmy is about to learn some hard lessons about stealing cheese.

This week we kick things off with a Featured Problem from a young woman who has accidentally covered herself in love potion! Now everyone wants her! Let's hope Barrett and John can keep their cool long enough to help her. Then, we get a Celebrity Problem about none other than Barack Obama, ex-POTUS! He's being haunted by some other men who held the same office in past. Another paranormal problem that I'm sure the guys can handle. Finally, a Roleplay Problem that sees Barrett helping Sajid, who is currently being looked after by cannibals in the snowy mountaintops of Western Snowlandia. He's going to have to escape...unless there's another solution...?

First up this week, it's the exciting return of Quickfire Questions! Who's going to pull into the lead?! Then John gets to do the A-Z he'd planned last week, that was interrupted by an emergency; It's O for Organoid. He gets very scientific with this one! Finally, we get to Roleplay Problem, and this week it's a very special guest...a relative of one of our hosts. You'll have to listen to find out who!

Barrett and John kick off the new year in style with some classic problems to solve! First, John's A to Z of Brains gets cut short, as Ian telegraphs in with a touser problem! Then, Marty Boffkin gives the guys a tip off that Margot Robbie wants to start playing darts? Can the boys give Margot a crash course in time for the new season? Finally, Lady Penelope calls with a problem, she has just started a job reviewing bicycles. Barrett enlists the help of her butler John to see if he can help ghostwrite some top bike reviews.

The boys tell us how their Christmasses went, before we get going on today's pod! First up it's a Featured Problem (that Barrett might've obtained in an odd manner). There's a letter from a man whose wife is having troubles...very strange troubles. Then John Mango does some classic A-Z of Brain-ing, this time going over the basics of Nootropics, something that Barrett does not like at all. To round out the episode, we help Ben the bowling competitor sabotage his opponent. Let's do this!

Merry Christmas everyone!! Join us in our festive special! First up John and Barrett exchange gifts, before getting stuck in to some regular features. First it's a Brain News, and John outline new research that proves festive people live longer! Then it's time to help Jason Statham with his secret Santa (he's got Ariana Grande...shhhh!). Finally, a Roleplay Problem, with Barrett talking to naughty elf Ethan, who wants to sabotage all the little kiddy's toys. Ho Ho Ho!

This week we hear from Bio-Hacker BYT3-FORCE, as he details for Barrett his various experiences of hacking brains! Is this man superior to other humans? Or maybe he just thinks he is. Then it's a Celebrity Problem, with Britney Spears wanting to start a new business venture. John and Barrett help get a crack team together to get this start-up going! Then finally, Dr Mango helps ghost boy Jimmy scare his old teacher. As always however, it doesn't go to plan...

This week John introduces Barrett to mindfulness, and the two discuss the pros and cons of this brain-training technique. Then Mr Coldyron sets his sights on Herbie in Analyse That! How does a sentient car work? What's The Love Bug up to now? Can man and machine co-exist peacefully? We'll attempt to answer these questions and more. Finally, it's another cracker of a Roleplay Problem, where we help Colin the car salesman, who's having trouble shifting Paula the talking car! But maybe there are some secrets yet to come out...

First up this week, Marty Boffkin gives us some intel on Jim Broadbent and his drug problem. The boys think that gardening and a different drug might solve his problems?! Then it's another A-Z, and John is talking all about memory. Barrett does his best to derail proceedings by talking about bodily functions, but we get back on track eventually. Up last, a boiler repair man needs help escaping a rabid dog. Can we help him? I hope so!

Let's 'Analyze That!' on The Shining first! The boys discuss the film, madness, and what things might make them go crazy! There's a bit of a problem though, and it's that Barrett might not have done his homework. Then we get a Brain News from...Barrett?! This can't be right! He tells us of men in the Russian tundra who have been growing brains. This almost sounds too weird to be true... And finally it's a Roleplay Problem in which a pencil museum worker wants to sabotage his colleague's chance of promotion. If you've heard of 'enemies to lovers' you might just enjoy this one.

What a weird mix of problems we have this week! First up in a Featured Problem, we have a man who's been summoned by the council for not repaying a loan. The odd thing is, we don't know who the problem is from. Maybe something strange is afoot. Then, an A-Z of Brains involving some very specific research on monkeys. This turns out to be a feature where the boys ask some very strange, and borderline inappropriate, questions. Finally it's another Roleplay Problem, where we help Morgan the Vaseline addict wean himself off the slippery substance.

Why has Barrett been sleeping in a bin? Listen and find out, before we move on to this week's main events! John fills us in on the first ever man-to-cow brain transplant, and also tells us what he'd do in a cow's body. Then Marty Boffkin asks us to help Elon Musk sort his pungent aroma. Finally, a man phones in who keeps getting hypnotised by his grandfather clock. I bet there's a pesky kid going to cause trouble as well. Enjoy!

This week we're interrupted by an EMERGENCY PROBLEM from a fisherman who has bad fish and two sons in danger. What are the guys going to do to help him? Let's hope the connection holds up in the storm. Then a slightly calmer segment, in which Mango talks us through Brain Juice, a mysterious but important liquid. Finally we round out the podcast with a Featured Problem about someone's milky clothes. You'll have to listen to hear how the hell that happened, and what's to be done about it!

Barrett and John return this week to discuss all manner of brain things. Barrett has been gorgewalking, which is very impressively considering his festering arm! John starts today's proceedings with a celebrity problem, this time from everyone's favourite hunk, Dwayne Johnson. The Rock has been method acting recently, and seems to have blurred the lines between fact and fiction. Barrett has a special guest for this week's roleplay, a boring busman named Ronnie. Try and stay awake as John attempts to make this man a little bit more interesting. Finally, John has a hot story from Margate. Apparantly, a big brain guru is opening the first ever Brain Gym, where people can work out their most important organ. Is it any good? You'll have to tune in to hear John's review!

John's had a riveting week and tells us all about it, and Barrett shows off his new tattoo. Another round of Quickfire this week, so let's see who wins! Or maybe they'll draw again and it'll be a bit rubbish... Dr Mango gives us the rundown on insomnia, and tips are given on how to sleep better. Then it's time to analyze Mr Mark Zuckerberg, brainy technology extraordinaire!

Barrett returns this week with stories from San Francisco! John has some interesting insights from his recent Twitch livestream. Then, the boys talk about Ed Miliband's new endeavour: Ed's Shed. Can they help Ed sell more construction hardware to the masses from the confines of a shed? John meets the Second Coming: Herman Banghead, whose sole method of preaching is through the power of the rave. Finally John teaches us about comatose patients who wake up speaking different languages. How is this possible? There's only one way to find out: listen!

Mango's going solo this week, as Barrett is out of town and out of country! After he's caught you all up on his riveting week, Dr Mango gets into reading some of his wonderful book 'How to Be Your Best (Brain).' Then we have another A-Z of Brains, this week looking at Hormones, a very versatile chemical group. Reviews of our show are then shown off, and John finishes this week's episode by sharing some of his favourite brains from history. Barrett will return, in Episode 69!

Sydney De Coco is a penguin brain expert and is interviewed this week by...Dr John Mango?! That's right, we're switching things up a little bit folks. Then we have a ruddy good Roleplay Problem and Barrett helps out party-goer Joss, who may or may not be a little unhinged. I really hope Mr Coldyron doesn't tip him over the edge. Then in another slight twist, Barrett does this week's Brain News, but is he actually prepared? Well, either way, he talks about The Neuralyzer, but John isn't so sure that's a real thing...

This week we do yet another A-Z of Brains, and John tells us all about grey matter, the bulk of your brain! Plenty of facts in this one. Then Barrett gets Judge Jeremy on the phone for Dr Mango to help out. The judge is having a tough time with a murder trial, and the phone call might just tip John over the edge. Then to round out the episode, the lads do another Analyse This! Covering baddies from the movies, and how they should've been advised differently, so they didn't turn out so evil!

This week the boys have another round of Quickfire Problems, and we can already tell it's going to be a much closer score this season! Then it's onto a Featured Problem from a 'porky male' (his words!). Let's see if we can help him figure out why no one wants to be his friend. Finally, John takes great joy in carrying on his A-Z of Brains journey, this time talking about the Frontal Lobe, and important part of an already important organ.

The boys are back this week, and John Mango has won an award! First off, Barrett has his scariest guest yet in Major Ian Krankenhaus. Ian has pioneered the super tough extreme training regime for the army called Brain Training, and he's here to give the lowdown on what it's all about. Then, John takes us to Switzerland, where there has been a big breakthrough in Telepathic communication. Barrett has a question though, what's the point? Finally, Marty Boffkin calls in with some dirt about Bradley Cooper. Apparantly, he has a big mole on his backside that is affecting his confidence. Can John and Barrett help him whack-a-mole?

This week's episode is very special indeed: it's a video podcast! Except you can't see this video here so head over to YouTube (soon) instead.

The boys discuss electrolytes in A-Z of Brains, and Barrett, once again, isn't fond of having so many chemicals in his body. John tries to reassure him, but who knows if it's worked or not. Then Barrett helps little kiddy Connor, who wants to be a firefighter, because he has such a love of fires. Needless to say, this won't be plain sailing. Then it's a Featured Problem, where Kate, a scientist's assistant, is not so sure if she wants to help with his latest dubious invention.

Innovative influencer Jack Kane is interviewed this week by Barrett, and we find out all about brain pollution, and Kane's amazing premium programme to help you get happier, more easily! Then it's Wayne Rooney's turn to get some help; he's having trouble cooking for himself over in America, so the boys help him out, and inadvertently invent a tasty hot dog surprise. Then...the BIGGEST Brain News you're ever going to hear. John doesn't want to even say what it is right here, as he said typed words won't do it justice. Be prepared.

Barrett and John return this week to talk about long walks and school reunions. First off, the boys go head to head in another round of Quickfire Questions, where the tension is running high! Then, John talks about Dopemine, the high flying brain drug that Barrett doesn't like one bit! Finally, John gets on the blower with Father Stuart Downey Snr, who has done something unforgivsble. Will John help this bad priest atone for his naughtiness?

This week in our Celebrity Problem we help out Katy Perry, whose Anthropology professor is judging her too harshly. We get Gromley the Troll on the phone for our Roleplay Problem, as he's struggling to extort brdige-goers and thinks maybe Barrett can help. Then in Analyse That! we we discuss The King of Brains himself...Professor X. We delve into his history as well as what his brain can do exactly!

First up this week Barrett interviews Matt Chope, Conservative MP for Barrow, and we won't be shying away from the tough questions! Can Barrett pin him down and get some answers about the his policies on problem solving? The Featured Problem this week has to be postponed, as our first ever Emergency Problem rears its ugly head. Let's hope the guys can stay cool under the pressure. Then John rounds out the episode with facts about the cranium, for "C" in his 'A-Z of Brains'.

John demonstrates his new Icelandic vocabulary to get us going, before we head into Brain News, where we find out that a perfectly preserved caveman brain has been found. What wonders could it hold? Barrett isn't all that impressed. Then the boys try and come up with a solution to Tom Hardy's film rights being lost to the mob in (a potentially rigged) game of craps. Finally, Barrett must deal with an alien-centric Roleplay Problem; a bloke's been having trouble with a pesky E.T. and needs help getting rid. Good luck boys!

Barrett fills us all in on his virtual currency and how that's all been going, and then Dr John Mango's A-Z of Brains returns, and you'll never guess what we talk about for 'B'. Then Emile 'Em' Brace is interviewed by Barrett. He's a man with a gift: he can sense people's problems through touch. Listen to how he uses that gift for the good of mankind (although Barrett is a somewhat skeptical). Finally, we have the exciting return of Quickfire Problems! You all asked for it, so it's back for Season Two. Listen to see who wins the first round!

The boys are back, and this time John has some news. Abreakthrough has been made in the field of AI therapy, and John wants to show Barrett the Brain Bot! Then, Barrett and John analyse the 1999 classic film 'The Matrix', and come to conclusions whether all the crazy things in the film are possible through mind control. Finally, Barrett must help Bill the swimming pool attendant avoid his needy manager before the day is done. Will there be water slides and splashes involved? Probably!

This week John starts his journey through the alphabet in his A-Z of Brains, where you'll learn all about the amygdala and an incredible new invention in the field of brain tech. Barrett shares a letter from a woman whose husband might need house training, and finally we have a juicy celebrity problem to get stuck into, delivered by our man-on-the-inside Marty Boffkin. Enjoy!



Season Two begins on a high, with Barrett and John discussing all the brand new features coming to the show! Barrett starts by interviewing McQueen Joyner, a Silicon Valley guru who writes about the brain's role in tech. His new book, 'Small Tech for Big Brains', is the talking point of the chat. Then, the guys introduce 'Analyse That!', a new section where they look at media through the lens of psychology. They start out with John Mango'sfavourite video game, Psychonauts! Finally, an old favourite section returns in the form of the Roleplay problem! This time, John needs to help out Alan, who owns an Alien bar in a distinctly anti-alien area (Tunbridge Wells). Can John help Alan pull off a hoax to get new patrons in?

Brand new artwork by @arningechano

Well this is it folks, the end of Season One, and the boys decide to cap off a year of episodes with a trip down memory lane, as they talk about some of their favourite Featured Problems and even get some guests from the Roleplay Problems back on the show! The winner of Quickfire Questions is also crowned, and the grand prize is awarded. Thanks for listening, and as always, heed our advice, and keep those brains in tip top shape!

Barrett and John are really getting serious about Quick Fire Questions now, so be prepared for some tension between them. Helena Wart writes in with a question involving sofas, dogs, and a lot of numbers. John is confused, but luckily Barrett can put him straight with some simple mathematics. The Roleplay Problem this week comes in the form of Jerry, a little boy who wants to get computer games back on his computer. Barrett's field of expertise doesn't cover kids, so it'll be interesting to see how he handles this one!

Barrett and John celebrate the 50th episode by announcing something special for their upcoming year anniversary! Then we get down to business with a letter from Martin, a drinks conglomorate owner who wants to find the next big thing. The lads come up with an ingenious idea that could set the world alight. Then, John gets wired into the mind of Luger Sparkplug, a cyberpunk who has a big job. Can John help Luger take down the evil CyberPrince?

There's a bit of controversy between Barrett and John with the weekly Number Fact and also in Quick Fire Questions in this episode (everything turns out fine though so don't worry). We have a Historical Help this week from the infamous Shaka Zulu, who's currently grieving the loss of his mother. The guys give a very wide range of advice that you won't want to miss. Then in Roleplay Problems Sven is calling in with a request for assistance to upgrade his LoveLink profile as he isn't getting any dates! But is Sven accurately portraying himself online..?

Barrett has taken his Bebo ban to the next level, whilst John is knocking up unimaginable amounts of miles in his Brain Bus. The guys get a letter from a Mr. St. Christopher, who is his limbs systematically removed at the hospital. Barrett's anti-state sentiments come out yet again, and John does his best to reign them in. Then, John is contacted by Neil, a free spirit raver who is going on a lads holiday to Magaluf. He hates planes though, and John has to ease him through the airport to make him feel safe!

This week John finally unveils his secret project, and it turns out to be yet another clinic...of sorts. Barrett tells us all about his social media woes on Bebo (yep, you heard us right!). The Featured Problem this week comes from a lady who has been compulsive consuming chocolate oranges, but not for the sugar fix: she is using the boxes to create tiny houses. Barrett and John decide to give this lady some ideas to help in her new endeavour. Then it's Barrett handling this week's Roleplay Problem from Harold 'The Hawk', a pilot who unfortunately doesn't have a co-pilot or single crew member to help with his Pacific flight. How the hell is Barrett going to help from halfway around the world?!

On this week's episode, Barrett and John get a letter from Herbert, a man who can't get a job. The lads offer a few pointers on what a job actually is, and gives Herbert a great, well thought out and rational solution. Then, John helps out Jenine, a scullery maid who has some dirty details about her lord of the manor. Can she reach the tabloids in time before he sets off to Barbados?

John Mango tantalises us this week by teasing a new DIY project, and Barrett gives us another number fact. The guys try and help Knockers McGraw, who is having a problem talking to women. Is it a biological or a mental problem? Well the boys will have to figure that out before they can advise a course of action. Cranky the clown is up next, and Barrett gives him a call to help him out of a very messy situation: Cranky's gone and got his balloons stuck in a toilet...while at a kid's party! Let's just hope everyone can get out of that while remaining somewhat hygienic.

Today's episode is a music special! As such, Barrett and John help out various musicians with their conundrums. Before all that however, we get to exclusively play DJ Axiological's new track ''On Full Power", and it is a banger. The Featured Problem this week comes from 4NONYMOUS_, a man who is stretched too thin playing in more bands than you can shake a drumstick at. The boys give him some advice, which may sound rather pessimistic to some, but it really is the best option. Then Rick Rotten phones in to get some assistance with John on his new punk track. We should warn you that it is the single sweariest segment we've ever had on the podcast, but the resulting song is well worth it.

Barrett finally has someone checking his arm out, and John has noticed something about the weather. They get a letter from DJ Axiological, who wants to make an amazing dance track. He thinks the boys are his lyrical ticket to the number one spot. Then, Barrett helps Albert the fisherman as he tries to lure in some prize Narwhals. But the only way to catch one is to sing to them!

Barrett’s not aware of the date today, and it becomes apparent that a lot of people around him are taking advantage of that, including John Mango. The boys’ Featured Problem this week comes from Dean the postie, who’s dealing with a very peculiar resident on his route. There are simple solutions, and there are convoluted ones, and Barrett and John decide to give a few of each. Then in the Roleplay Problem, it’s William, a 30-year-old man who hasn’t aged physically since he was 10-years-old. Being an expert in children, John has his ways to make him to grow up, and fast!  

Barrett has been trying to salvage any use for his arm by tattooing it with interesting artwork. John has a burning question which he DEMANDs Barrett to answer, even if the answer is impossible to come up with. The boys then get a letter from Amy G Dala, who is having a big problem with her 'breathing' head. Can Barrett and John work out why her head is overly large in the morning, and crinkly at night? Finally, Barrett becomes something he never expected: a cop. He helps Billy the Bobby try to calm two old men down, who have trapped themselves together using a Chinese finger trap. Can Barrett help Billy cut them loose?

Barrett has been learning to drive, despite his worrying gangrene in his arm. John as been learning stupid facts, which Barrett finds unimpressive. The boys get into a heated argument during quickfire questions, but then reconcile as they help hacker ByteSlayer3 beat his nemesis PissBoy420 in a hacker war. Then John goes on an adventure with 10 year old Sir Stabalot, the youngest knight of the realm. Can John help him defeat the mighty dragon Wart?

Barrett's arm is bad. Really bad. John wants to help, but Barrett is as stubborn as ever. The first problem comes from none other than Fred Perry, who has had a nasty tennis accident. He has been given an 'anti-persperent' wrist contraption that he wants to ask the boys about. Is it safe? Then Barrett helps the wizard Gerry who is sitting a practical exam. Can Gerry pass with a flick of his wand?

Barrett comes into the studio with a runny nose this week, he had caught the dreaded lergy. John had to shut his restaurant down, which comes as no surprise to anyone. The boys first are contacted by Fernando, who has a friend constantly impersonating celebrities and never breaking character. Whatever can Fernando do to stop this blatant show of frailness? Then John must help serial criminal Rubberhead escape the streets of Camden. How can John get Rubberhead to Watford when the police are hot on his tail??

Barrett and John return with some dark news. The Donk civilisation are no more... On the bright side, Barrett has a new girlfriend, and John has opened a Chinese restaurant. The guys receive a letter from little Luke, who knows of a bed drug-peddler and wants him GONE. Finally, Barrett goes full Indiana Jones as he assists the apprentice treasure hunter Charlie Von Skoopie find the Holy Grail for his final assessment. Could the Grail have been underneath Hull for all this time??

This week, Barrett and John return with a theological debate. The action turns to Jim Bentley, a super fan who has made a silly deal with some shady characters. He cannot watch TV ever again, and the boys need to think hard to get him out of this one. Then, history is made as John Mango becomes the first human to make contact with an alien civilisation. Quaggeri of the Donk Empire is looking for an embassy site on Earth, but John thinks 'Quaggeri' is pulling his leg...

Barrett returns to the podcast a different man, and John doesn't like it one bit. They recieve a problem from Donny Footweak, who is going on a date on Valentine's Day, but is not too keen on his date. The boys hatch a plan to stop the romance in its tracks. Then, Barrett goes on a ghost hunt with Neil, a trainyard guard hunting some ghostly children. Can Barrett stay calm in this spooky garage?

Barrett and John return with new problems and new solutions! This week Barrett has been binging Highway to Heaven, whilst John has been frugal with just about everything, including his electricity! A letter from Mary starts off the solving; she and her dad are big metal tinkerers, but her dad sometimes hurts her when at work. The boys have differing strategies, but eventually they find common ground. Then, John has his most irritating Roleplay guest yet, in the form of monotone, monosyllabic Philip. Trying his hardest, John assists Philip with his upcoming dinner date, but will everything be ready on time?

Barrett and John talk about their trip to see Dorothy from last week, where they fell in love with Inspector Morse. Then, Barrett brings in a problem from Benedict, who has a very big member! The boys try to imagine what it would be like to have a bigger penis, and offer some interesting solutions. Finally, Barrett helps Jack, a wannabe zookeeper. He has a plot of land and a van, all he needs now are animals!

Barrett and John discuss the Secret Space Program this week, as Barrett suspects one of John's employees used to be a space marine. The boys are presented with a problem from Lorraine, who is excluded from her family's secret language. Stealthy learning sessions must be the only answer to this problem! John then recieves a lovely call from Dorothy, an old grandma who has a problem with her tax evading grandson. Only problem is, he is a high ranking minister in the government! Can John be the help this whistleblower granny needs?

Barrett and John return with a rather disconcerting follow up letter from last week. They start with helping Montezuma II by giving him advice on greeting an impending Spanish horde. Needless to say, with the boys' advice there should be no problems there! Then, Barrett is in an element of his own, as he helps poor Dylan to be more assertive at work. With newfound confidence from Barrett, Dylan tries to get a date, with Barrett helping along the way.

Barrett and John have a bit of tension between them this week, after Barrett did something unforgivable at John's recent New Year's bash. They start the year as they ended it, with a round of Quickfire Questions, now with recorded results! Then, John brings in a problem from Dennis, who is having a nightmare! He is predicting the future in his dreams and facing numerous consequences. Barrett see this as a gift however, and tries to convince Dennis to think the same. Finally, John has an angry restaurant-goer to deal with. Callum has had awful shoddy service from a Tapas restaurant, and must write in a strongly worded letter to the manager, with John's help of course. Can John really calm this mad man down?

After a barnstorming Christmas episode, Barrett and John turn their heads forward to reflect on the coming year. Their final featured problem of 2021 comes from Magda, a phone-a-holic who needs to kick her spending habits. How can Barrett and John advise her when she has over 50 phones? Then, Max rings in to deliberate with Barrett. He has been given 3 special wishes from a genie, and he has no idea how to use them! Surely Barrett will give some good guidance, right?

Merry Christmas from the Coulda Woulda Shoulda boys! This week, Barrett and John dive into some particularly Christmassy problems! First, the lads open up their gifts and share a laugh together discussing Christmas. Then it gets serious again as Quickfire Problems return, but with a Christmassy theme. Then, the boys must help Marie, who is having a baby on, you guessed it, Christmas Day! Where can she give birth that isn't a hospital! Finally, John gets a very special call from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, who is having a big problem with bullies. John assists Rudolph in giving the best tap-dancing performance in Lapland, but soon John realises that maybe there is more to this story than just a bullied reindeer...

Christmas Music:

Alena Smirnova - Christmas Bells

Scott Holmes Music - Jingle Bells

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Barrett has been getting flack for his outdated views on women last week, so tries to salvage the situation by sharing another clip from his seminar. John is not impressed. However, Dr. Mango is fired up for quickfire questions this week, determined to catch Barrett in the standings.

Later on, Barrett brings in a problem concerning those new fangled electric scooters, from a 42 year old man who has a brother secretly stealing his battery. Can John provide a solution for Giles to be the coolest "kid" on the block?

Then we travel back to the Golden Age of Pirate Plundering, where Captain Bone-Mouth is facing a mutiny! Can Barrett successfully solve this feud before they make him walk the plank?

Barrett comes into this podcast with an exciting recording! He has been seminaring with Greta Guideman and he wants John Mango to fawn over his advice-giving prowess. However, John Mango is not an easy man to please, and notices quite a reactive attitude in Barrett's clip. We see the boys help out Billy Kippers, a man with fish throwing themselves at him, and women running away in replusion. Later, John must assist the lovely car park attendant Bryn, as he tries to get to the bottom of why a Mondeo has been stuck in his car park for over four months... The result will shock you!

This week, Dr Mango updates us on his handbuilt clinic, and Barrett tells us about how he has been spotted by a big name in the advice-giving sphere. The featured problem comes from Wayne, a busy fellow who needs help prioritising his schedule to get control over his time. Finally, Barrett plays sidekick to Mega-Jaw, Bigtownopolis' very own superhero! Mega-Jaw is going up against his arch-enemy Numb3r-Boy. Barrett's allegiance may be tested...

Barrett and John return to talk about humours, both medical and comedic. You see, Frank 'Nobby' Bottemley is this week's roleplay guest, and John needs to help him tone down his raunchy act to perform in front of Prince Charles! In other news, John gets a message from Sir Francis Drake about a silly decision he took to impress his Queen. Barrett tells him to forget about his old life and just party on the beach! What will Drake do? Find out on this week's episode of Coulda Woulda Shoulda!

The boys are back and they're looking for trouble! Barrett is, that is. This week, he has been confronting innocent civilians on the street, whereas John Mango has been shooing away pranksters. After some light chat and a competitive round of Quickfire, Barrett and John are faced with their strangest Problem yet! An Eldritch horror has appeared at a quarrysite, and the pair must come up with a solution to possibly save the world! Then, Barrett has a bomb on his hands, as caller Steve needs to diffuse an explosive in a kennelhouse before all the dogs become meat.

This week, the boys are joined by Daz Troutman, an ex-serviceman turned financial advice-giver and all round hardman. Barrett feels quite intimidated whilst John opens up and makes Daz feel at home. The guys play another game of Advice O'clock, which Barrett hosts and ajudicates. Next they tackle a problem involving beavers. One poor property owner has beavers knawing into their wooden home and they need a dose of Coulda Woulda Shoulda magic. Finally a little known outlaw named Robin Hood contacts the boys, as he needs help rescuing his friend Little John from a broom cupboard. Can they save the merry men?

Barrett and John talk about their respective big projects this week, with John singlehandedly building a new clinic, and Barrett becoming a bounty hunter! Then the boys must assist young Quentin with his cartoonificated friend, which could pose their biggest challenge yet... John must go EVIL and help the dastardly Lucifer Deathound in a scheming plot to disrupt the UK's oil supply and replace it with (shock horror) WIND FARMS!

Barrett and John return to talk advice. Barrett has a new calling in life concerning flat tyres, whilst John has been getting intimate with the weather. They are called to action when Dean writes in to get his funeral sorted in the nick of time, which requires the boys to think hard. Then Barrett must assist Clifford in one of the most gruelling Role-play problems the show has ever had! Clifford must eat the hottest Chilli known to man. Can he do it?

John Mango makes a triumphant return this week, with many stories to tell and plenty of problems to solve! The boys tackle the questionable actions of a listener who claims in a 'hypothetical' scenario that he needs to undo a bad deed. Then John turns drinks tester when he helps out young Camilla pick a non-alcoholic option for her night out.

Barrett is on the ropes this episode. With John Mango absent at the last minute, Barrett must host a podcast on his own to salvage the reputation of the show! He must first help out Lyndsay and her Jam problems at work, and then he peels back the curtain and answers YOUR questions about his life!

Barrett and John return this week with some interesting endeavours. Barrett has finally got a passage from his new book to read to us, and John has a new hobby! The lads help out Queen Mary who asks them whether getting rid of protestants is a good idea or not, to which the boys have some better solutions. Barrett must then help Gareth Weevil in his attempt to secure a lucrative contract for his security firm at a conference in Stansted Airport. May sound cut and dry, but Barrett makes sure that Gareth will make a deal he will never forget!

This week, Barrett is scared. Very scared. He has had a terrible experience with robots and the internet and now doesn't know what or who to trust. John must navigate not just Barrett's paranoia, but must also help Bernard Helmet escape his stalking child actor. Before that though, the boys help Amy with a case of mistaken identity. Will Barrett be ok at the end of this very revealing episode? Get your passwords saved and stored away!

All seems quiet on Coulda Woulda Shoulda this week, until ROBOTS come and put Barrett and John in a bit of mechanical mayhem! First, Barrett talks about how robots are ruining his book ideas. Then an AI writes in to the podcast with the biggest set of problems known to man. Can the boys ever solve all these big problems? Finally, Barrett takes what he has learned from the podcast about robots and uses it to help father Nigel and son Craig to create the ultimate battle robot: The DIGESTER...

Barrett Coldyron and John Mango host another action packed podcast this week. The boys must deal with a super-spooky poltergeist disaster and help Patrick de-horror his lovely home. Then John must guide young Troy Alexandria-Armstrong who has been mistaken for a famous England footballer. Can John guide Troy and England to World Cup glory??

This week, Barrett and John have a lot on their plate. First, a woman has written in describing a hairy bathroom hogging tenant that seems to resemble one of the hosts a little too closely. Then once that is sorted out, Barrett must assist an astronaut who has misplaced her glasses on the International Space Station.

Barrett and John are joined by the quick-witted nearly lawyer Joe Splurtz this week, and they really could use his help! John has a problem concerning naughty neighbours, and Barrett gets in contact with a Alligator hunter in need of the lads assistance. With Joe Splurtz as a guest, Barrett tries out his dream game show 'Advice O'Clock' with John and Joe the first ever contestants!

After the shock of last week's episode, Barrett comes clean with John. They set aside their animousity and join forces to help Leonidas defend the Spartan lands against the naughty Persian armies. Then Barrett must assist young Martin, a crow hater who has a little bit of beef with a certain flying foe.

Barrett is very unhappy (fuming even) this week after a straw poll goes against his percieved popularity. With John Mango running the show, he gets to grips with what it takes to run a successful podcast on the fly! The boys help out a man who has come into a rather large sum of money, and then John helps out young 7 year old Scarlett escape her house to play with her friend across the road. Let's hope nothing bad happens!

John has got a strange new hobby, and Barrett has got a brand new advice method that threatens to take the advice world by storm! There's a featured problem from an American housewife unhappy with her lot in life, Barrett and John must help her find some meaning. Finally, Barrett guides darts fanatic Clive across Manchester to get to the pub to watch a match before it's too late!

Barrett and John introduce themselves to you. Barrett plugs his books and John talks Mango Clinic, his advice utopia. The boys get competitve with Quickfire problems, then get argumentative over a man's failing life. Finally John has to save a baby by helping a compromised midwife, before it's too late!