In this episode of You’ve Been Blacklisted, hosted by Matt Black, Kellie Johnson (My Midlands) faces Hannah Green (Tipples & Tonics) across five gloriously petty rounds, with Radio Ed stirring the pot. One pick per round gets the blacklist; most wins earns the “Blacklister of the Week” T-shirt.
Key Takeaways
The Game Plan: Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), Songs. Most blacklisted picks wins.
Round 1 – Films: Kellie: High School Musical 2; Hannah: The Greasy Strangler
Round 2 – Quotes: “It is what it is” (Hannah) vs “Money can’t buy happiness” (Kellie)
Round 3 – Nostalgia: Chip-shop wooden forks (Kellie) vs Shag bands (Hannah)
Round 4 – Black Mirror: Smartwatches (Hannah) vs Crocs (Kellie)
Round 5 – Songs: “Cotton Eye Joe” (Kellie) vs “Barbra Streisand” (Hannah)
Best Moments
“If it hadn’t been for that… you know… I’d be married” — Kellie’s unprintable Cotton Eye Joe theory.
“Crocs are a cry for help… the holes are escape routes for your dignity.” — Kellie.
“It’s the human equivalent of turning your computer off and on again.” — Matt on “It is what it is.”
About the host - Matt Black
Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.
About the guest - Kellie Jonson
Kellie Johnson is the founder of My Midlands, a platform celebrating the people, places and independent businesses that give the region its character. With a background in community storytelling and digital marketing, she shines a light on local success stories, hidden gems and can’t-miss events, connecting audiences with what’s on their doorstep. Warm, curious and relentlessly positive, Kellie champions collaboration across towns and cities, partnering with creators, venues and charities to boost visibility, footfall and pride in the Midlands region.
Find out more: https://mymidlands.co.uk
About the guest - Hannah Green
Hannah Green is the founder of Tipples & Tonics, a Midlands cocktail studio and mobile bar known for playful, polished drinks. A seasoned mixologist and event host, she designs bespoke menus, tastings and cocktail classes for weddings, launches and team socials, blending classic technique with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Warm, organised and unflappable, Hannah handles everything from glassware to garnish, creating memorable, hospitality-led experiences that get people talking and brands noticed, one perfectly balanced drink at a time.
Find out more: https://tipplesandtonics.co.uk/
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