The Podcast

by David Withington on 3rd April 2019 at 14:25

In March 2019, we went on the 2-night P&O Mini Cruise to Amsterdam from Hull. Here's what it's about - including practical things such as parking at the terminal, what the cabin's like, the ship's facilities and entertainment, transfers, and some ideas when visiting Amsterdam. 

by David Withington on 19th March 2019 at 12:51

What can you do when you're awoken suddenly in the early hours and can't get back to sleep? Here's a story of when I was awoken by a deluge of water at 3:30am. And three tips I use to try to get to sleep. 

by David Withington on 13th March 2019 at 12:45

You've pre-booked your train ticket, your seat is reserved, you're excited about the journey ahead, you relax. Then something very unexpected happens and the adventure begins.

by David Withington on 6th March 2019 at 12:17

When life throws problems at you, how can you respond well? In this podcast episode, I share a personal experience of how I learned some great stuff because my website crashed. And then we find out how to benefit from other people's life experience and wisdom.

by David Withington on 27th February 2019 at 17:35

How do you think up puns? By observing everyday life, by listening to people. Listen to Frank and Sarah's sad confusing story - which turns out funny when the truth emerges. It's a great play on words. Can you guess which though...

by David Withington on 19th February 2019 at 14:14

What can you do when you see standards falling all around? Is there a solution? How should you react? Here's a practical way to tackle the problem.

by David Withington on 28th January 2019 at 18:01

Social Champ versus Social Bee. I use both of them. But why? Which one is better? Which is best value? Which has more features? Which do I prefer? I share my opinions and discoveries in this podcast. Find out about Social Champ here Find out about Social Bee here

by David Withington on 7th January 2019 at 17:49

Do your New Year resolutions and goals seem unachievable? Try changing the colour of the goalposts and make the goals much more fun.

by David Withington on 4th December 2018 at 17:44

How do you create an unforgettable Christmas? How do you make memories which will last a lifetime? Here's a story of a vivid Christmas memory from my childhood - when I received a totally unexpected present - and an idea which will hardly cost anything but will create unforgettable memories.

by David Withington on 24th November 2018 at 13:44

Billy has just launched his small business and desperately wants it to be found on Google. But he has no clue about SEO. So he seeks me out in a busy cafe in the hope that I can help. Over a cup of tea, the penny drops for Billy and he leaves to dominate his corner of the world.

by David Withington on 14th November 2018 at 18:25

An over-sized school jacket taught me to be smart - but not to be the smartest person in the room. But why and how? Find out here.

by David Withington on 27th October 2018 at 16:18

Can paralysis be cured? Thankfully, there's a cutting-edge charity which brings that hope to many people.

by David Withington on 22nd October 2018 at 13:51

Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. How can you be one of those five in someone's life? Does attitude make a difference? Can it change an outcome? When I tried being grateful after a parking ticket, a miracle happened...

by David Withington on 2nd October 2018 at 14:16

Fed up of politics? Here's the alternative. It's the Fruit of the Earth Political Party, and we specialise in puns about fruit.

by David Withington on 17th September 2018 at 12:22

How would you respond if someone told you that you helped them out by sharing a bit of humour? Well, that's what my mate BIll said. But why?

by David Withington on 4th September 2018 at 13:40

How do you deal with negative people? Even more of a problem... how do you deal with negative family and friends? You interrupt them with kindness.

by David Withington on 28th August 2018 at 18:37

When you get stuck in a 10-mile traffic jam on the M6 and you get chatting with your friend, you can end up solving the world's problems. Earnest helped Frank solve something much more important than that... one of his wife's many questions.

by David Withington on 11th August 2018 at 13:54

How do you write a funny poem? Here's the easy way... and a funny poem that I wrote to show you it really works.

by David Withington on 7th August 2018 at 15:07

Ever been confused by your wife's assumptions? Frank was. How could he tell her she was wrong and they didn't need to eat fish? A challenge for any man.

by David Withington on 6th July 2018 at 20:20