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After Richard somehow turned a nice family day out into a 40 mile ramble through Hastings, SATs week stress, birthday chaos, and me completely failing at time management… Episode 14 is a slightly unhinged one.

This week on Cockney & Son:

• Bit of a Natter
 The aftermath of the “short walk” that nearly finished us off, SATs stress, and surviving another busy week

• Adam & Eve It
 Zebra crossings… why does nobody stop anymore?

• Say It Like Steve
 Politics, pavement works taking 120 days, and why everyone just needs to slo...

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This week on Cockney & Son, things get surprisingly dramatic… because Dad’s officially been recognised in public and it may have gone straight to his head.

From bank holiday chaos, soaked pedalo disasters and planning the girly’s birthday party, to SATs week stress and the debate around schools closing for polling stations, Lew and Steve are back with another honest, funny and completely unfiltered episode.

This week’s Adam & Eve It tackles the frustration around school attendance fines, inset days and election week closures… while Say It Like Steve dive...

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This week on Cockney & Son, we’re back with another chaotic catch up as we dive into a packed family weekend, from beach adventures and birthday celebrations to garden projects and pre teen excuses for being too tired for school.

In Adam & Eve It, Steve tackles Britain’s pothole epidemic, sharing his brutally honest thoughts on the state of UK roads, why they seem worse than ever and what really needs fixing.

In Say It Like Steve, dad answers a listener’s personal question about why he never remarried, with h...

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Back to reality… and it’s chaos.

After what feels like half a year of kids being off, back-to-back holidays, ferry trips, theme parks, and a household bug wiping Rich out, we’re finally back behind the mics — just about holding it together.

This week on Cockney & Son:

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This week… we’ve completely lost the plot.

No “then vs now,” no deep chats — just a full-on Bleedin’ Dad Joke head-to-head.

Five jokes each.

No filter.

No mercy.

Just ten absolutely terrible jokes.

While Lew’s off living his best life on holiday, we didn’t want to leave you hanging — so we’ve pre-recorded this chaotic special where it’s Dad vs Son to see who actually delivers the better (or worse) punchlines.

From immortal cats to...

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This episode is pre-recorded (so don’t expect us to be knee-deep in chocolate just yet), but we’re still diving into everything Easter — from how it used to be back in the 70s to the full-blown chocolate madness of today.

We chat about:

What Easter looked like “back in the day” vs now

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This week on Cockney & Son, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of the clocks going forward… and asking the real question — does anyone actually benefit from it anymore? 

From the origins of daylight saving (cheers, William Willett) to whether it still makes any sense in 2026, we’re combining Bit of a Natter and Adam & Eve It into one big chat-and-moan session — because let’s be honest, staying positive about losing an hour is a stretch.

We also get into a proper debate with this week’s Say It Like Steve:

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🌼 Spring has officially arrived… apparently. Lew and Dad are back to talk about that very British moment when the sun comes out for five minutes and suddenly winter is “over” — coats are off, shorts are on, and everyone’s planning a whole new outdoor lifestyle. 

💬 Bit of a Natter: The first day of spring, lighter evenings, and all the classic British phrases that come out the second the temperature hits double digits — “it’s nice out”, “getting lighter now”, “do I need a coat?” 

😤 Adam & Eve It: Lew looks at the weird habits of Brits in warme...

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🌸 It’s the Mother’s Day episode! Lew and Dad sit down for a chat about how Mother’s Day has changed over the years — from the simpler days of “Mothering Sunday” to the modern version full of flowers, brunch bookings and gift guides everywhere you look. But it’s also a chance to talk about the more emotional side of the day for families going through loss.

💬 Bit of a Natter: What Mother’s Day looked like growing up in the 70s compared to today, whether it’s become too commercialised, and why...

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🌸 It’s the Mother’s Day episode! Lew and Dad sit down for a chat about how Mother’s Day has changed over the years — from the simpler days of “Mothering Sunday” to the modern version full of flowers, brunch bookings and gift guides everywhere you look. But it’s also a chance to talk about the more emotional side of the day for families going through loss.

💬 Bit of a Natter: What Mother’s Day looked like growing up in the 70s compared to today, whether it’s become too commercialised, and why the day can mean...

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It’s a birthday episode! Dad officially turns 69, which means the countdown to the big 70 has begun. Lew comes prepared with a very questionable “getting ready for 70” gift bag — including 210 tea bags, Werther’s Originals, a word search book and moisturiser for the increasingly crusty skin. What could possibly go wrong?

Bit of a Natter: Turning 69, getting older, and the advice Dad would give to younger people. From regrets and life lessons to why you shouldn’t put things off while you’re young — it’s surprisingly thoughtful… for about five minutes.

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Half term’s over, the sun’s (briefly) out, and Lew’s feeling positive, so naturally Steve’s here to balance it out.

This week, the pair chat spring cleaning madness, the explosion of vitamins and supplements, and whether you really need calming gummies… or just a walk in the daylight. In Say It Like Steve, they tackle the idea that “people don’t listen anymore — they just wait to talk,” diving into phones at dinner tables and competitive conversations.

Plus, of course, a round of Bleedin’ Dad Jokes to finish.

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Half term… the joy, the chaos, and the constant need to keep the kids entertained.

In this episode of Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve talk all about half-term survival — from the pressure to plan activities and the cost of days out, to whether kids really need entertaining 24/7 or if boredom might actually be a good thing.

Recorded just before Lew heads off to Holland with Rich and the kids, the pair chat about how school holidays have changed from the 60s and 70s to now, the juggle parents face with...

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Love is in the air… and so is the pressure. In this Valentine’s Special of Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve take a proper look at how the big day has changed from the 60s and 70s to now — from anonymous cards through the letterbox to panic-buying gifts, packed restaurants and sky-high expectations.

They chat about secret admirers, the rise of commercialised romance, and whether love should really be proven with expensive jewellery or just a simple card and a bunch of flowers. Steve shares his old-school take on relationships, gives advice...

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We’re back… and Series 2 of Cockney & Son starts right here.

After a Christmas break, Steve and Lew return with a brand-new homemade studio, the same unfiltered opinions, and plenty to get off their chests. From surviving the January blues and winter illnesses to modern work excuses, British weather drama, and how life today really compares to back in the day — nothing is off limits.

This episode marks the return of Adam & Eve It, a refreshed Say It Like Steve, and of course Bleedin’ Dad Jokes to finish things off prop...

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It’s the final episode of Series 1, and we’re ending it the only way we know how, with laughs, honesty, a bit of emotion, and absolutely no sugar-coating.

In this Christmas special, Lew and Steve look back on 26 episodes of graft, graft and more graft, over 5,000 downloads worldwide, from London to New Zealand, the US to Tunisia. Not bad for a mic, a cuppa and a lot of opinions.

We kick off with a festive Bit of a Natter, diving into...

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In this week’s episode, we’re looking back at 25 episodes of Cockney & Son chaos, comfort and proper old-school graft. From the early days in June to now, Lew and Steve chat about their biggest surprises, funniest moments, accidental catchphrases, near-cancellations, French accents, conspiracies, neighbours, and why Steve is now apparently “practising in the mirror” before recording. 

We revisit the classic rants — 20mph zones, cycle lanes, Royal Mail nostalgia, robots taking over the world and the great baked-bean price debate. Then it’s back to “Say It Like Steve”, where Steve dishes out blunt...

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Episode 24 is here — and we’re officially knee-deep in Christmas chaos. From ceramic trees to collapsing garlands, Elf-on-the-Shelf disasters, panic buying gravy on Uber, and the pure joy of a £2 advent calendar… Lew and Steve break down the ultimate 2025 festive checklist and realise just how mad December has become.

Then it’s onto Adam & Eve It, where the pair tackle the very British tradition of moaning all month long: the cold, the queues, the wrapping paper that’s gone walkabout, and the eternal mystery of where the sellotape e...

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Lew and Steve dive head-first into the most important debates in British history… well, sort of. From chip-shop curry sauce and crispy-edged crumpets to the eternal ketchup-vs-brown-sauce war, no snack is safe.

The pair also tackle the chaos of modern deliveries — Yodel, Royal Mail, lockers, drones and the poor old postie who’s “still getting off his chair.” Expect a full-blown Steve rant, naturally.

Then it’s time for Say It Like Steve, where Steve reveals what he’d fix about the country (spoiler: pensioners are getting a pay rise). And of...

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In this week’s episode, things have been a bit heavy behind the scenes, but we’re showing up the only way we know how — with honesty, a good natter, and plenty of laughs.

We kick things off by diving into a world of classic British sayings. From “you’re having a laugh” to “it’s all gone pear-shaped,” Lew throws a list at Steve to see which phrases are still alive in 2025 and which should’ve stayed in 1973. Then it’s onto modern slang — “peng,” “peak,” “safe,” and even the mysterious “6’7” noise every kid is...

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This isn’t one of our usual episodes. It’s just me Lew, speaking honestly about what life feels like right now.

The past few weeks have been some of the hardest our family has ever faced, and I’ve found myself trying to hold everything together for the people I love, even when I feel like I’m falling apart inside.

This is about love, loss, and what it means to just keep showing up even when you don’t have the right words or the strength you wish you h...

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🎙️ It’s a milestone episode — number 20! But this one’s a bit different… Lew’s at home, Dad’s in SW1, and somehow they’ve managed to record from two different locations. What could possibly go wrong?

💬 Bit of a Natter: Things that used to take ages but now take seconds — from film developing and paying bills to booking holidays and finding directions. (Spoiler: Dad still swears by an A-to-Z.)

🤖 Adam & Eve It: The pair get stuck into a proper rant about AI — the pros, the cons, and whether we’ll all be replaced by robo...

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Autumn’s here and the nights are drawing in — which means the moaning’s back in full swing!

This week Lew and Steve dive into some of the biggest misconceptions about British people:

☕ Do we really live off tea and crumpets?

🇬🇧 Do we all sound like the Royal Family?

🦷 And what’s the truth about those “bad British teeth”?

💥 In Adam & Eve It (Rant of the Week), Lew’s had enough of random fireworks going off at midnight — poor Belle’s in bits and he’s calling for a national...

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📺 Bit of a Natter:

Lew and Steve reminisce about everyday items from the 70s and 80s that have completely vanished — from TV aerials and phone books to smoking indoors and those deadly travel sweet tins rolling around the glovebox. What will disappear next… door keys, maybe?

📦 Adam & Eve It (Rant of the Week):

After 42 years with Royal Mail, Steve’s had enough of modern-day delivery drivers! From parcels left in bins to “knock-and-run” drop-offs, he tells it exactly as it is (and confesses a few postal tales from back in the...

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It’s an emotional one this week — and not just because there’s sad news at the end (we’ll keep you guessing).

Lew and Dad take a trip down memory lane to talk all things Saturday Night TV, from The Generation Game and Blind Date to Gladiators and Stars in Their Eyes. Where have the Brucies and Cillas gone? And why does every show now have someone screaming into a mic?

In “Adam & Eve It”, Dad’s on a proper rant about today’s presenters, Amanda Holden doesn’t come out of this...

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In this episode:

Bit of a Natter – What would you actually do if you won £74 million? Would you go public, keep it secret, or disappear to a villa in Spain? Lew and Dad share their fantasy plans, debate whether money really brings happiness, and how it might change family life.

Adam & Eve It (Rant of the Week) – The Prime Minister wants to introduce a new “brick card” ID… but Dad’s not having it. Another card? Another system? He’s got a few things to say about that...

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In this episode:

Screens & Gaming – Lew opens up about the battles of modern parenting: Fortnite, FIFA, Roblox, in-game purchases, and whether screens are really to blame for kids’ moods. Dad weighs in on how things were “back in his day.”

Adam & Eve It (Rant of the Week) – Christmas has officially started… in September! With mince pies already on shelves and supermarket delivery slots going live three months early, Dad’s not having it.

Say It Like Steve – A Halloween special: what are you dressing up as this year? Plus, some...

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This week I’m taking Dad out of this world (literally) as I quiz him about Atlas 3i – the interstellar visitor that’s got social media buzzing with alien theories. Is it just a space rock, or are the odds too strange to ignore?

Back on Earth, I put Dad through an “old people habits” quiz – does he moan about traffic, hoard plastic bags, and groan every time he stands up? (Spoiler: it doesn’t look good for him).

In Say It Like Steve, a listener wants to renew her wedding vo...

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This week I’m taking Dad out of this world (literally) as I quiz him about Atlas 3i – the interstellar visitor that’s got social media buzzing with alien theories. Is it just a space rock, or are the odds too strange to ignore?

Back on Earth, I put Dad through an “old people habits” quiz – does he moan about traffic, hoard plastic bags, and groan every time he stands up? (Spoiler: it doesn’t look good for him).

In Say It Like Steve, a liste...

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Episode 14 takes us out of this world (literally) as Lew quizzes Dad about Atlas 3i – the mysterious interstellar visitor that’s got social media buzzing with alien theories. Is it just another space rock, or are the odds too strange to ignore?

Back on Earth, Dad gets put through an “old people habits” quiz – does he complain about traffic, hoard plastic bags, and make noises standing up? (Spoiler: the results aren’t in his favour).

In Say It Like Steve, a listener wants to renew her wedding vows but her husband...

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This week it’s episode 13 – unlucky for some, but (mostly) not for us! Lew surprises Dad with his very first autumn candle, before diving into a bumper Bit of a Natter featuring questions and gripes from our listeners. From cars clogging pavements and supermarket snackers to £7 hot chocolates and the stress of secondary school choices – nothing’s off the table.

We also tackle the big talking point of the week: tube strikes. Are drivers right to demand less work for more money, or is London being held to ransom? Expect blunt opinions...

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We’re back after a short break, and this week’s episode is a mix of laughs, debates, and a bit of advice. From autumn leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything, to whether flying the Union Jack has lost its meaning, we cover it all with plenty of Cockney & Son banter.

In Say It Like Steve, we tackle a follower’s question: how do you build the confidence to go out alone, whether that’s grabbing a coffee, heading to the park, or even sitting down for a meal for one? As always, Steve’s...

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Cockney & Son hit the road again, this time recording live from the South of France! 🇫🇷 Expect sunshine (and a few storm clouds), villa life, and plenty of laughs as we swap London chaos for St Tropez beaches.

We chat about French culture vs London life, Dad’s ongoing battle with his knobbly knees (and whether we need to start a GoFundMe for his knee ops), and the struggle of speaking French when all you can manage is “merci.” Add in a dramatic fall into the sea, dodgy sandals, and a rant about uneven...

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Double digits and on location! This week we’re coming to you from a very glamorous… caravan in Hailing Island (don’t be jealous). It’s the first stop on our Cockney & Son “world tour” before we head to the sunny South of France next week.

We chat about our upcoming Eurocamp-to-villa upgrade, Dad’s legendary beachside massage story, and why he’s waging war on the clocks going back. Expect seagulls, surprise kid cameos, MOT moans, and a healthy debate about whether farmers really need that extra daylight.

Plus, this week’...

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This week, we’re pulling down the garden fence and having a natter about neighbours  the good, the bad, and the downright nosy. From creepy legends like “Rosie Meadow” to shared garden bins and awkward chats over the washing line, we ask: do people still talk to their neighbours, or are we all Ring doorbells and bolted gates these days?

Then it’s onto a proper moan about the price of plastic bags  how did we go from getting them for free to needing a mortgage for a Bag for Life?

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We’re back—and this week, Steve’s off the beach and straight into a moan! From £100 kids’ days out to packing cubes and pressure to post your holiday on social media, we’re chatting holidays then vs now.

👉 In Bit of a Natter, we look at the rise of Insta-perfect travel, why British seaside breaks got left behind, and whether we’re all just overthinking a bit of sunshine.

😤 In Adam & Eve It, manners are under fire—from people not saying thank you to kids glued to screens while someone holds t...

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Episode 7 of Cockney & Son, it’s lucky number seven — but not for the things that give us the ick! From men in flip-flops on the tube, to funeral selfies (yes, really), we’re diving headfirst into the modern cringes that wind us right up. Dad even takes on baby talk to pets and people filming entire concerts — and let’s just say, he’s not holding back.

Then in Adam & Eve It, it’s full-on road rage (verbally, at least) as Dad rants about traffic, bike lanes, and why London feels more jammed up...

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This week on Cockney & Son, we’re talking fears — big, small and downright bonkers. From spiders to buttons to running out of tea bags, we’re sharing what gives us the shivers… and yes, Dad admits he’s scared of one thing (hint: it involves the dentist).

In Bit of a Natter, we chat about the weird phobias people have, how fears have changed over the years, and whether it’s best to just get on with it — Dad-style.

Then in Adam & Eve It, it’s a moan about people trying to...

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It’s Lew here — and for this episode, Dad and I are diving into something we’re all guilty of: secretly judging people. From side-eyes at the supermarket to Dad’s brutal honesty about your parking skills, nothing’s off limits.

In Bit of a Natter, we chat about what people got judged for back in Dad’s day compared to now (spoiler: he reckons he never judged anyone — yeah, right). Adam & Eve It is Dad’s weekly rant about people who think life’s over at 60, and I’ve got a surprise taste tes...

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It’s Lew here — and in Episode 4, I’m dragging my old man back through the decades to see how parenting has (supposedly) changed since he was a kid in the 60s and 70s, through his ‘dad years’ in the 80s and 90s, and now into my turn in 2025. Safe to say, he reckons he had it all figured out. Spoiler: he didn’t.

We’re chatting about dodgy old school discipline, dinner table rules (one meal only — no picky eaters allowed), and whether grandparents these days are pulling their weight or just living i...