Still talking with Jono and Rich
Still Talking with Jono and Rich is the podcast where two former radio hosts prove that even after the mics switch off… they’re still talking. Each episode dives into the everyday annoyances, funny life moments, and ridiculous situations we all face but rarely say out loud. With quick debates, sharp observations, listener-style topics, and Rich’s short “Deep Thought” to finish, it’s honest, relatable, and full of laughs. It’s the kind of chat you’d normally have with your mates — just with microphones on.
Still Talking #160: Don't Name Your Chickens, Credit Card Stress & Midnight Snacking
Rich's head tells him to stop shopping, but his heart says get it in two colours and buy a spare in case one wears out.It's called being prepared. His bank account calls it something considerably less polite.
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Don't name your chickens. Jono explains why getting emotionally attached to your dinner might not be the best idea.
Money stress, credit cards and those three little digits on the back. It's amazing how much financial damage you can do with just a few numbers.
Midnight snacking — do you still find y...
Still Talking #159: Walking Like an Egyptian, Shakespeare Games & Rich Has Nothing to Wear
Jono has been getting some funny looks lately. Apparently, it's not socially acceptable to walk like an Egyptian anymore. Nobody told him, and frankly, he's got questions.
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What's happening in Egypt? Something's got Rich and Jono talking, and it's not just the way people walk.
The MSGA Shakespeare Games — a bit of Shakespeare enters the conversation. What could possibly go wrong?
There's absolutely nothing on TV. Hundreds of channels, endless streaming services, three subscriptions you forgot you were paying for, and still nothing worth watching.
Christmas is go...
Still Talking #158: Wet Owls, Terrible Financial Decisions & Rich Is Panic Buying Again
Imagine not liking Rich, and meanwhile he's sitting at home Googling pictures of wet owls. People are out there holding grudges while he's trying to work out why birds look so ridiculous when they're damp.
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Who do you ask for financial advice? Your parents, your friends, an actual expert, or someone who just happens to have a nicer car than you?
Rich has started panic buying. What he's preparing for isn't entirely clear, but apparently he needs to stock up.
What if your neighbour won the lottery? Would you...
Still Talking #157: Doctors Make Mistakes, Rich Gets Handy & Jono Finds His Perfect Diet
Once Jono figures out how to say NO without feeling guilty, it's over for everyone. Invitations, favours, plans he never wanted to make in the first place. All cancelled. He's going to be unbearable, and he's really looking forward to it.
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A doctor's accident — when the person you're trusting to look after you has a bit of a mishap.
Rich is the DIY king. Apparently. Whether that's a title he's earned or given himself is another matter.
The 20-year itch — forget seven years, apparently there's another relationship milestone to worry...
Still Talking #156: Rich Can Smell a Fake, Parking Idiots & Is Ghosting Actually Acceptable?
When Rich was 13, he thought everyone around him was cranky. Now he's older, wiser and has realised something. They actually were. And to be fair, he's starting to understand why.
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Fake people — Rich reckons he can spot them a mile away. Unfortunately, they don't always realise he's spotted them.
Bad bed habits — what are we all doing wrong when it comes to bedtime, and how many of us are guilty?
What's going on with parking these days? Has everyone forgotten how to park, or have we collectively stopped caring?<...
Still Talking #155: First Date Red Flags, Conversations You Should Never Have & The Glamour Granny Contest
Rich loves whatever it is he's got going on mentally. Ten minutes ago he had terrible anxiety, then he got distracted, forgot what he was worrying about and now he's absolutely fine. Who needs therapy when you've got the attention span of a goldfish?
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The conversations you should never have — some subjects are best left well alone, especially when Rich is involved.
Some good news for single people. Finally, a reason to celebrate not having to share your bed or explain where you're going.
What should you actually ask on a first date? And which questions will guarantee there won't be a second?
The...
Still Talking #154: The Dishwasher Debate, Age-Gap Relationships & Bad News for Rich's Dogs
Jono has walked into a shop and immediately forgotten what he came in for. So now he's just wandering around pretending to browse, hoping his brain eventually remembers why they're there.
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The most popular pet names have been revealed, and it's not particularly good news for Rich.
Are you a dishwasher pre-rinser, or do you trust the machine to do the one job you bought it for?
In-N-Out Burger says no to AI — apparently not everyone wants artificial intelligence involved in absolutely everything.
Age-gap relationships — does age really matter when it comes to love, or is there a point where the difference becomes ...
Still Talking #153: Jono's SICK, Vegetables Are Bad for You & Which Birth Month Has the Best Kissers?
Some people meditate, practise mindfulness and find their inner peace. Rich just says “feck it” a lot and sighs heavily. Basically the same thing, and considerably cheaper.
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Apparently vegetables might not be as healthy as we thought. Jono has questions, and so do we.
Which birth months produce the best kissers? Finally, something else to judge potential partners on.
Nomophobia and freezers — two things that somehow end up in the same conversation.
And why does receiving an actual phone call trigger anxiety? Just send a message like a normal person.
Finally, Rich would like to clarify something about his persona...
Still Talking #152: 94% of Men Think They're Batman, House Guest Rules & The Great Towel Debate
Nothing quite matches the feeling of checking your bank balance after an “I deserve it” day. Turns out you may have deserved it, but your bank account strongly disagrees.
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Rich looks back at the year so far and realises that, actually, he's had a pretty good time.Staying at someone's house? The house guest habits you're probably getting completely wrong.Have we reached the point where we're too fed up to even complain anymore? That's when you know things are bad.Apparently 94% of men think they're Batman. The other 6% are presumably lying.The sharing-a-t...Still Talking #151: Too Old for New Hobbies, Everyone Lies & Winning the Lottery Could Ruin Your Marriage
“Are you free after work?” What a stupid question. Rich is free DURING work. After work is when he's busy recovering from work.
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Is there actually an age when you're too old to start a new hobby, or should we all just stop caring?Apparently men hate spending money — although Rich would like to see the evidence.All-nighters are officially over. Staying awake until 4am now requires a three-day recovery programme.Think people are lying to you? Good news: you're not paranoid. Apparently everyone lies.And if you're dreaming of winning the lottery, be careful wha...Still Talking #150: Being Resilient Is Exhausting, Picky Eating Is Genetic & Adulthood Is a Scam
Rich used to think adulthood was one crisis after another. Turns out he was wrong. It's actually multiple crises happening concurrently, all at once, all the time, forever. Lovely.
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People keep telling Rich how resilient he is. At this point he'd quite like the opportunity to be weak for a bit.Is picky eating actually genetic? Finally, an excuse for every adult ordering chicken nuggets from the kids' menu.The story of adulthood — and why none of us appear to be doing it the way we imagined.Some genuine life wisdom from a 108-year-old ma...Still Talking #149: Apps Won't Stop Updating, Who Actually Does the Laundry & Which Jobs End in Divorce?
Jono was going to send you 5K, but unfortunately he's broke. The important thing is he thought about it, and really, isn't that just as generous?
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Why does every app need an update every five minutes? It was working perfectly well yesterday. Leave it alone.Jono investigates our latest obsession with “maxing” absolutely everything. Looksmaxxing, sleepmaxxing, healthmaxxing — can we just start relaxmaxxing?In relationships, who's actually doing the laundry? And more importantly, who's pretending they don't know how the washing machine works?The jobs with the highest and lowest divorce rates — apparently your career choice mig...Still Talking #148: Cats Make You Happier, Bad Parenting Costs More & Why Making Friends Gets Harder
Sometimes Rich genuinely feels like he has his life together. Then the windscreen fogs up and he has absolutely no idea what temperature is supposed to make it disappear. Back to square one.
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The car has been serviced AND cleaned, so obviously Rich is now a completely new man.Could cats actually be the secret to happiness? Jono may finally have found a convincing argument.A restaurant is charging customers differently depending on their parenting. This should cause absolutely no arguments whatsoever.Have you ever wondered how many cups of coffee you'll drink in your...Still Talking #147: Coffee Is Good for You, Job Interview Mistakes & How Gen Z Show They Care
Being an adult is genuinely weird. You're just unsupervised all the time. Nobody checks what you're doing, and somehow you're allowed to make financial decisions.
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Great news for Rich: apparently your morning coffee habit might actually be good for you. Finally, some health advice worth listening to.Air fryers — useful kitchen essential or a cult with a plug?The things you need to stop doing in job interviews if you actually want the job.We're already looking at Christmas tech gifts, because apparently October is basically December now.The surprisingly different ways Gen Z show som...Still Talking #146: Laptops Are Banned, Aunt Bessie's Been Fired & Nobody Understands Smart Casual
Rich's favourite outdoor activity is the same as his dog's: running to the delivery guy. Admittedly, they're doing it for very different reasons.
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As of today, no more laptops at school — are we finally going backwards to go forwards?What are going to be the most desirable jobs in 2027, and have Rich and Jono chosen terribly?The things that seem completely normal everywhere else but aren't acceptable here.What do dress codes actually mean? Smart casual, business casual, cocktail — just tell Rich what trousers to wear.And devastating news from the freezer aisle: Aunt Bessie...Still Talking #145: Petrol Prices, MRI Metal Disasters & Stoptober Without the Sober
Rich would just like to thank everyone for being his friend. It's a questionable life decision on your part, but he appreciates it.
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What's happening with petrol prices around the world, and does it finally make an electric car look tempting?Rich isn't late. He's fashionably late. There's a difference, apparently.MRIs and metal — what you absolutely don't want to forget you're wearing when you go anywhere near that machine.It's Stoptober, but apparently we're doing the version that doesn't involve being sober.A new month means another attempt to close those fitness rings an...Still Talking #144: Are You a Driving Hypocrite, Why We Won't Ask for Help & Things We Did 30 Years Ago
Jono cannot wait until he can finally afford his true fashion sense. Apparently the only thing standing between him and looking incredible is money.
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Why would we rather wander around a shop for 25 minutes than simply ask someone where something is?Are you a driving hypocrite? Getting furious when someone does the exact thing you did five minutes earlier absolutely counts.Rich has been attempting to do what the young people do online. This can only end well.We take a trip down memory lane with the completely normal things we were all doing...Still Talking #143: Can't Sleep, Do Cats Get Lonely & Why Do Boomer Mums Never Eat?
Someone asked Rich if he was ready for the fall. It took him a second to realise they meant autumn and not the complete collapse of society.
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Rich has issues falling asleep, and naturally has thoughts on the whole thing.Do cats actually care when they're left alone, or are we vastly overestimating our importance?Going on holiday when you've got pets — the guilt, the logistics and whether it's worth leaving at all.Boomer mums in restaurants who eat one meal at lunchtime and announce that's them sorted until tomorrow.And the rise of the on...Still Talking #142: Netflix Shows Just Stop, Tiny Dogs Are the Ultimate Man Card & How Much Should a Date Cost?
You know when you're being mean to a friend for fun, then suddenly realise you've gone slightly too far and have to desperately make it clear you actually love them? That's friendship.
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Why do Netflix shows just STOP? No ending, no explanation, just cancelled and apparently we're supposed to move on with our lives.Forget sports cars — apparently a bloke confidently walking a tiny dog is the ultimate man card.How much should you actually spend on a date if you're trying to impress someone?Are young men becoming the new Karens? Rich investigate...Still Talking #141: THERE IS A GHOST IN MY HOUSE, Rich Goes Full Karen, His Trainer Ghosted Him & Why We're Going Grey
Rich is completely done with the Microsoft Authenticator. Seriously, who else is trying this hard to log in and do his work? If someone wants to do it for him, LET THEM IN.
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A water attack from the neighbour sends Rich into full Karen mode. There are times to remain calm. This wasn't one of them.Rich's trainer has ghosted him — which is quite an achievement when you're literally paying someone to spend time with you.What's actually behind grey hair, and can we stop blaming absolutely everything on getting old?Jeans are back. Pre...Still Talking #140: Alligators in the Sewers, Rich Has Another Lookalike, Disney+ Wants More Money & The Rudest Place Names
Rich loves giving a dog a treat and watching them immediately walk away like, “Thanks. I’ll be in my office.” No celebration. No small talk. Transaction complete.
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Rich has been told he has another celebrity lookalike — because apparently one Rich isn't enough.Turns out the old story about alligators living in the sewers might not be quite as ridiculous as we thought.Disney+ and ads — because paying for something apparently doesn't always mean you get to watch it without interruptions.We discover some of the world's genuinely rude place names, and obviously behave like mature...Still Talking #139: Rich Crashed, Dirty Bums, CDs Are Back & Why Are We Scared of Messages?
Jono would quite like to know what happened since February. He dissociated for a little while, looked up and somehow it's September.
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Rich crashed. Not metaphorically. There's a story.Rich Turns agony AuntGet your 80s gear back out — apparently we're not finished with it yet.The weird modern fear of messages. You see the notification, immediately assume something terrible has happened, then refuse to open it for three hours.CDs are coming back, because we've apparently completed the nostalgia cycle.And pet passions — the things our animals are completely and inexplicably obsessed with.Finally, R...
Still Talking #138: Plates We Need to Ban, What Would You Save in a Fire & Testicle Tasting?!
When someone says “don't take it personally,” how exactly are you supposed to take it? Romantically? Spiritually? It's always bloody personal.
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Rich has had enough of unacceptable plates. Square plates, tiny sharing plates, decorative plates that barely hold food — JUST GIVE HIM A PLATE.How long is too long in the shower, and what are people actually doing in there?If your house was on fire and everyone was safe, what's the one thing you'd grab?Rich has heard about something called “testicle tasting.” Has anyone actually tried it, and more importantly, why are we even discus...Still Talking #137: Rich's Panda Conspiracy, Video Games Are Good for You & Petrol Prices Have Gone Full I Am Legend
Nothing makes Jono happier than leaving work early. It's less “finished for the day” and more “released from prison for good behaviour.”
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Petrol prices have reached the point where I Am Legend suddenly feels less like fiction.Rich has developed a conspiracy theory about pandas. Yes, pandas. And unfortunately, he's thought this through.Research suggests playing video games could be better for your mental health than sitting there doom scrolling — finally, a health tip involving absolutely no exercise.And American Horror Story is coming back, because apparently real life hasn't been doing enough.Finally, they...
Still Talking #136: “I’ll Pay You Back” Is a Lie, Hiding From the Doorbell & Crocodiles at the Olympics
Rich wishes it was socially acceptable to DM someone you barely know and simply ask: “So… why did you and your ex actually break up?” Not gossip. Research.
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Is “I'll pay you back” one of the biggest lies we casually tell each other?Why do fully grown adults suddenly hide when the doorbell rings? If we're not expecting you, apparently we're not home.Crocodiles and the 2032 Olympics somehow end up in the same conversation.Sydney Sweeney comes up, and Rich has opinions. This one gets a little heated.And after years of blaming them for everythi...Still Talking #135: Gym Idiots, Men in Panties & Christmas Is Becoming AI
Promise Rich one thing: if somebody starts gossiping about him, pretend you hate him too. We need them comfortable enough to give you ALL the details.
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Gym idiots — because apparently putting on activewear removes all common sense.Why are some men so determined to get another day out of their underwear? Just change them.Where do people actually keep cash these days, and who's still carrying it?There's Pussycat Dolls drama, and naturally we're getting involved.The utterly pointless world records nobody needed anyone to break.And it's beginning to look a lot like an AI...Still Talking #134: Rich Finally Goes to Hospital, The Dad Bod Is Dead & Why Are Pumpkins So Small?
Rich is an overthinker about absolutely everything… right up until the moment he starts spending money. Then apparently no thought is required whatsoever.
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Rich has finally given in — he's off to the hospital.Are we all simply doing too much, and is it time to stop pretending being constantly busy is a personality?Jono has noticed the pumpkins are suspiciously small this year. Another crisis nobody else appears concerned about.Forget the dad bod — apparently it's now all about “father face.”Could getting sleepy actually be the answer to one of our problems? For once, advice Ri...Still Talking #133: We Need Shazam for People, Parents Can't Speak Gen Alpha & Supermarkets Have Lost the Plot
What Rich really needs is Shazam for people — something that quietly tells you the name of the person you've already met six times who's now walking towards you looking delighted to see you.
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Always forgetting people's names? Good news: Rich has found an excuse that says it could mean you're highly intelligent.Parents and teachers, pay attention. Rich has researched the latest language trends, because apparently 6-7 is already yesterday's news.Italy has apparently decided tripping kids isn't always illegal, which requires some explaining.Supermarket plastic packaging has gone completely mental, while Thailand shows how...Still Talking #132: Rich Gets Stuck Twice, Breaks His Car & Halloween Has Started Already
Jono knows everything is going to be fine because he saw 11:11 on the microwave earlier. That's basically a financial plan and a medical diagnosis covered.
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Brunch copycats — apparently having your own idea is no longer compulsory.Rich manages to get stuck twice AND break his car window. It's been a strong week.Jono announces the arrival of Fancy Sandwich Season.We're already talking Halloween outfits, despite Rich only just accepting that summer might eventually end.And the things we say we “wouldn't wish on our worst enemy”… because apparently we do have standards.Plus, holdin...
Still Talking #131: Sleep Hacks Are Rubbish, Why You Need a Rage Pal & A Mexican Wave of Boners
Being a childless man in your 40s is terrible. All Rich ever gets to do is exactly what he wants, whenever he wants.Thoughts and prayers.
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Those viral sleep hacks everyone swears by — Rich isn't convinced any of them actually work.Why everyone apparently needs a rage pal: that special friend you can be irrationally furious with.Judge Judy retiring and the end of an era.Are dog owners now more concerned about their dog's health than their own?The everyday things we take for granted that might make you realise we've actually got it pr...Still Talking #130: Spice Girls Let Us Down, Retirement Is Screwed & Stop Biting Your Nails
Rich loves when someone says “You handled that really well.” No, he didn't. You just had to listen to him bang on about it for three months while he recovered. At least nobody else knew.
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The Spice Girls' 30th anniversary singles have arrived, and apparently being a loyal fan now requires selling a kidney.The new iPhone is here. Rich's considered technical review: gross.The roast dinner makeover — because apparently even Sunday lunch isn't safe from being messed with.Retirement woes and the growing suspicion we're all going to be working until we're 96.Why do adults st...Still Talking #129: The 2-2-2 Relationship Rule, Rich Can't Use Websites & Nostalgia That Makes You Feel Ancient
Rich's salary isn't enough to buy a house, so he's done the financially responsible thing and bought an iced latte instead.
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The 2-2-2 rule that's apparently meant to keep your life and relationship healthy.Jono introduces us to the bride's Man of Honour.Rich attempts to use websites, gets completely defeated and ends up asking for help like someone's nana.A dose of nostalgia guaranteed to make you feel absolutely ancient.And apparently the fade is becoming this generation's step haircut. One day they're going to look back at the photos and underst...Still Talking #128: Bigfoot, Bad Decisions & Why Nobody Talks to Strangers Anymore
Saying “shopping” to Jono triggers roughly the same chemical reaction as saying “walkies” to a dog. Suddenly he's alert, excited and ready to leave the house.
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Rich discovers he's actually been doing something right with his phone. A rare technological victory.Jono asks the important question: has Bigfoot finally been found?The everyday things that seem to be slowly disappearing — handwriting, talking to strangers and all those little human habits we assumed would always be around.Would you survive the world's longest cruise, or would you be ready to swim home by week three?And Rich r...
Still Talking #127: Dogs Have Superpowers, Cheap Date Night Red Flags & Is the Office Dead?
If you offer Rich food and he says no, PLEASE offer again. He was only being polite the first time and was absolutely planning to say yes the second time.
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The genuine superpowers dogs seem to have that make humans look fairly useless.Jono has car stuff. That's as much enthusiasm as Rich can currently give it.Why the world map could be about to change.Broke? A study has come up with cheap date-night ideas. Unfortunately, Rich thinks most of them are massive red flags.And apparently nobody wants to go into the off...Still Talking #126: Ankle Tags at the Gym, AI Bans & Should We Bring Back the Cane?
We've decided three-day weekends should be standard. Four days of pretending to be productive followed by three days recovering from it seems perfectly reasonable.
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Rich spots someone at the gym wearing what looks suspiciously like a police ankle tag. Naturally, he has questions.If a driverless car has to crash, how does it decide who — or what — to hit? Suddenly we're doing ethics.New York politics, Zohran Mamdani and AI — and whether banning or restricting it actually solves anything.And we're going properly old-school with corporal punishment in schools. Did it teach discipline, or were adul...Still Talking #125: Dog Poo, Medieval Insults & What You Should Never Put on a Dating App
This episode asks some of life's bigger questions. Mainly: why are people still leaving their dog's poo on the street?
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The medieval slang and insults we really need to bring back.Which words should you use — and avoid — on a dating profile if you actually want someone to swipe right.Dog poo etiquette, and the people who apparently think picking it up is somebody else's problem.And then, somehow, we get onto the paradox of the Devil, evil and whether something can be completely evil.So, a perfectly normal journey from dog shit to medi...
Still Talking #124: Take a Man on a Date, Never Work With Family & ChatGPT Is Ruining Everything
JONO loves it when doctors say “avoid stress” like it’s a choice. Brilliant advice. He’ll simply stop having problems.
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Apparently September is Take a Man on a Date Month, so ladies, Rich would like to remind you that reservations are filling up.Are 80% of women really competing for the same 20% of men? And what are the other 80% of men doing while this is happening?Would you ever hire a family member, and can couples actually work together without bringing the argument home?Rich has found another good reason to stop using ChatGPT. At thi...Still Talking #123: Pheromone Maxing, Vending Machines We Actually Need & Why Over-40s Are Last to Leave
Rich is both a perfectionist and a procrastinator, which means he spends an extraordinary amount of time stressing about the quality of things he hasn't actually started yet.
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Rich is ridiculously excited because we're heading into his favourite season.Jono has a list of vending machines that really should exist.Pheromone maxing is apparently a thing, and Rich has already decided it's gross.Think the over-40s can't handle a proper session? Turns out they could be the last ones standing.And which trendy colours are we all suddenly supposed to be painting our hous...Still Talking #122: Are Movies Too Complicated, Men's Outfit Drama & Why Being Fit Is the New Rolex
Nobody calls you all day. Nobody needs anything. Then the second you drift into the perfect afternoon nap… your phone rings.
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Have movies become too complicated? Sometimes we just want to watch something without needing a Reddit thread afterwards.Men's outfit drama — why getting dressed apparently needs to be a whole situation.Rich has a problem with burger sizing. They're too small to be properly big, but somehow too big to be small. Pick a lane.Better hit the gym now, because if things keep going this way, Rich reckons a fit body could be r...Still Talking #121: Dangerous Birds, Ugly Scrotums & Why WhatsApp Groups Need to Die
Rich has realised home Rich, work Rich and off-duty Rich are three completely different people. At this point they barely even look related.
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The kids are finally back at school — thoughts and prayers to the teachers.Constantly losing your keys? Apparently it could be a sign you're more intelligent than you think. Convenient.Jono introduces us to some surprisingly dangerous birds.Can't sleep? Rich has discovered a kiwi-based sleep remedy and obviously he's trying it.The rather personal physical feature that women apparently find particularly unattractive on men.And can we finally agree to ban unne...