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The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 78. "Number 8 for Fabric Care Advice"Hey there Dearest Listeners and beloved Patrons. You're favourite podcast that isn't really about weightlifting, miraculously shows up as the 8th rated podcast for Fabric Care Advice in certain search engines, but how? We go deep dive to find out. Also covered are the links between Fairy Liquid and NASA, dirty cars and the Co-op cyber attack mystery + much much more!
Enjoy the podcast and thanks so much for your support.
Me and Tom are doing a live version of the show at The Buxton Festival in July here's the links if you're nearby!
2025-06-2152 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastUWP EP. 77 "Tesco Sex Doll"Hey there Dearest listener,
Thanks so much for tuning in, well you wouldn't believe what's on sale in Rob's local Tesco! Or maybe you would and Rob just needs to catch up with the ways of the world, but I (Rob) was flabbergasted! We also discuss 'Ice being a one pot dish' - Apparently we re-generate every 7 years on a cellular level, There's Emu news, Rob reckons he could win a fight with ANY swan and The supermarkets recalled items are once again under the microscope in "Total Supermarket Recall"
Enjoy the...2025-05-281h 00The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastUWP Ep. 76 "Brown Owls Rogue Heroes"Hello there Dearest listener and have you considered becoming a Patron?, I hope you're enjoying the sunshine and here's some high end Rhubarbing to go with it! On the eve of Tom re-opening the aquatic centre, we discuss 'wallpaper the downstairs or have a baby?' Making home-made dog food, Tom confesses the damage to his neighbours fence, Brown Owl special ops, and Rob looses it when Tom creates an image of his chickens you'll never forget! + Listener Chris Fletcher reports from the Bangor branch of TK Maxx and goes deep dive on the pant-cage!
Come see...2025-05-1454 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastUWP EP. 75 "AI & An Equinox of Dropped B@llocks"Hello there Dearest Listeners and Patrons.I think this might be one of the most - albeit accidental - narrative arc-ed podcasts we have ever produced. Listener Steve Swindon (N.Wales Pant Cage Editor) sent it a chilling piece of AI created audio - you won't believe it - we certainly couldn't. The what can only be described as an 'incident' occured at Hacksaw ridge which has led to a 'full public enquiry' and let me tell you, the robots made absolute hay with that one!Enjoy the podcast and let us know your thoughts!2025-04-1452 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 74. "No Respect for The Bird Scarer"Hello Dearest Listeners and Patrons,An out door lift at Hacksaw Ridge, initially hampered by heavy birdshittage, opens up into a beautiful spring day!Listener Elliot gives us an important Pant Cage UK Update from Guildford, Tom's been on a speed awareness course and we launch a brand new national campaign where listeners 'can attempt' to claim a free coffee on the high street. (For legal reasons we must point out that none of the retailers mentioned are either aware of this or have a agreed to participate)A loads more...2025-03-2557 min
Dead Men Talking#204 Big Vimto with Tom WrigglesworthWe're doing a live podcast tour! Get your tickets on Fri 21 March at http://patreon.com/deadmentalkpodLanky comedian Tom Wrigglesworth joins us to discuss Freddy’s disappointing fat career, which animals aren’t worth visiting at the zoo, and Tom’s worrying International Women’s Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-03-201h 27The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEp. 73 "Yoga Transfer Window"Hello there Dearest listener and Patron,I've no idea if you've been glued to Sky sports for the last few weeks or not, but it's all been about the Yoga transfer window over here. And this episode will fill you in in all the latest moving and shaking regarding Tom's yoga class - potential transfer - into Rob's elite body-bending group.Obviously gonna keep episode spoilers to a minimum, but suffice it to say Tom has also taken delivery of new tumble dryer, so I understand if it's all hard to keep up with!2025-03-1356 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEp. 72 "The Glaze of Confusion"A phrase like "The Glaze of Confusion" probably needs very little explanation to regular listeners of this podcast, so I shall just let you use your imagination. Home lift for me (Rob) this one and we have a sensational "Pant Cage UK Report" from Listener Alan Lunt - who appears to have found the only TK Maxx Bungalow in the country... so far! There's also been more goings on at 'Hospital Pass Booking Agency' and much much more!Always look forward to your comments and reactions dearest patrons and listeners :)Big LOveXXX2025-02-2559 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastWhere did The Queen Really stand on Vimto?Hello there dearest Patrons and listeners!Probably one of the biggest un-answered questions of our lifetimes isn't it. Yes, Vimto bears the Royal coat of arms, but who in the family has been a loyal supper of the greatest cordial of all time? Was it Liz? Was it, is it Chuck? was it Phil?Tom reports back on his first Yoga class and goes full 'coffee wanker' in his own kitchen and Rob regails Tom with a chilling experience in a Pure Gym + much much more!check out my comedy village live shows...2025-02-1248 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastYoga YogaHey there Dearest listener and beloved Patron. Happy new year to you all and here's to it!It felt great to back under the bar with Tom, especially the rest periods in between the grunting and sweating. This week Tom has signed up to Yoga as well, he's building a musical dynasty at home, a listener email revives a long forgotten memory of when I was wazzing into a fabric softener bottle, we blow the lid off another huge corporate cover up and discover the actual birth of the internet and loads loads more!Enjoy...2025-01-2357 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastChrismas Special 2024Hello there dearest listeners,Wishing you and yours a very happy and peaceful Christmas and here's to a 2025 full of larks and joyous waffle!It's Christmas special time! On the podcast me and Tom 'Deep-dive" the comedians nightmares of "Corporate Christmas gigs"In fact, I bizarrely had booked Tom for a show for some very old crown green bowlers and thus "Hospital Pass Corporate Bookings" has now been officially launched!Hope you all have a lovely time over the holidays and thanks so much for all your support this year.2024-12-261h 11The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastCoffee W@nkersHey there Dearest Listeners and Patrons,This episode we go 'deep-dive' on Tom's 'deep-dive' regarding his coffee making innovations and we ABSOLUTELY BLOW THE LID OFF A HUGE CORPORATE COVER UP and answer the question "Can you still get Tomotei?"Almost too much to unpack here in the blurb!Please keep your listener emails/questions coming in to robscomedyvillage@gmail.comEnjoy the podcastRob XX Learn...2024-12-1957 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastThe Pendulum Swing of Health and SafetyHello there Dearest Patron and listener,Apologies for the tardiness of episodic releases, but you'll hopefully be pleased to know I'm back in the editing saddle and there's a couple in the chute on their way to your earpipes.So many randon topics covered in this episode recorded between rest periods. Tom reckons he'd be ok with being micro-chipped if that every comes to pass and we discuss the massive pendulum swings of health and safety regulations with regard to the fact we used...2024-12-1456 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastPure PanoramaHey there Dearest Listeners! What an episode we have for you here! Outdoor lift in a pea-souper of a fog, Tom blows the lid off BBC's panorama as the major supermarkets go under the microscope! We discuss the madness of the penny-farthing, there's new chickens and much much more for you to enjoy.Clickety Click, it's episode 66!Big lovewww.thecomedyvillage.comRob XXX Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-10-3053 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastTotal Eclipse of The BrainHello there dearest potential Patron avid listener and potential gravity denier,Great to be back in the garage Dojo with a fully fit Wrigglesworth again. However as you'll hear it looks like we might need to start pre-booking own own facilities as the sport of power-lifting is REALLY taking off here in the Peak District as a whole new generation of athletes start gearing themselves up for the Pontefract 2048 Olympiad.Of course there's some 'Shitroen' news and Granny Bean makes a suprise appearance in the outdoor queueing area as me a Tom are in a...2024-10-241h 05The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastThe Devil's Washing MachineHey there dearest Patron and listener.First lift back with Tom in over a month as he got covid quite a few weeks back poor fella and it's knocked him for six somewhat. The he got a chest infection post 'the whole shebang' making this our first actual lift back together face to face for quite some weeks.It was a delightful bright morning up at Hacksaw Ridge as we scaled Tom's 1 in 1 ski-jump of a garden. We did a bit of lifting, but mainly caught up on important recent events. None more so than...2024-10-1638 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastStraight Outta BuxtonHey there Dearest Patron and listener.This Episode was recorded Live at The Buxton Festival 2024 On July 21st. It's the first time me and Tom had attempted some sort of live version of the podcast. It was a huge amount of fun and as all of it was 'untried' we ended up getting through about 10% of what we'd planned as the wheels inevitably and comically fell off. The was a "visual element" to a portion of it, so I've edited round those bit and where needed added a small amount of "Audio description". I think it's definitely...2024-10-1058 minThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 62 "It's Raining Worms"Hey there Dearest Listener and potential Patron.First of all, my profoundest apologies for the recent break in output and sporadic podcast episodes. In hindsight, I really should have addressed it personally with you all, but I didn't and feel bad about that. I'm so sorry and hope you know I'd never take your support for granted.We've had a full 'back to school related' bugs that have clobbered us (Me and Tom in succession) and I'm sure you've had your fair share too as the kids go back to school - (The petri dish...2024-10-011h 02
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastGustave Eifel's Soil StackBack in business after summer recess, Rob and Tom reconvene their strength training in the build up to the 2048 Pontefract Olympics. So much to churn through here! Robot Hoovers, The Institution that is Radio 4, Rob's Citroen throws another wobbler, Tom's bought a new family tent and we have the soil-stack to end all soil-stack conversations (There will definitely be further soil-stack conversations!)Enjoy the Podcast.Feel free to support the podcast ad free on Patreon and If you're into live stand up why not check out one of Rob's Comedy Village Shows.2024-09-041h 04
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The hilarious comic lovechild of A Question of Sport and QI, Jest a Minute is...2024-06-277h 53The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastHello there Dearest listener and potential Patron?Episode 60 contains a potential murder mystery/ enormous jump to the wrong conclusion, only you can decide as Tom thinks he may have witnessed a heinous crime at the tip while dropping off a destroyed sofa that also he realised in hindsight might have been a ticking time-bomb.Tom also regails Rob with a harrowing story of a recent gig at Daventry Rugby Club.Jools Holland pops in and we have a superb pant cage report from listener Alan Lunt.You can come & see us...2024-06-251h 11The Unlikely Weightlifters Podcast"Hamster Jailbreak"Hey there Dearest Listener,It's Episode 59 of the Unlikely weightlifters podcast. An away lift for Rob at Platypus heights. Tom has opened a brand new aquatic centre. There's a Hamster on the Run, will it be found before the cat pounces?! All this and loads more spot on nonsense for your entertainment. Tom explain heat pumps and why Rob gets gas on planes + much much more.Get in touch with the podcast through our new facebook pageEnjoy the podcast Learn more about your ad choices...2024-06-121h 05
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastHello there Dearest potential Patron and listener.I hope you're in fine fettle. Quite the Bumper Episode this one, coming in at a girthy Hour and Ten!Due in no small part that there was so much to talk about this week. Tom had been on the slot machines in Wales with the kids, there's a new hamster afoot, the Citroen is demanding I pour urine into it and we stand back in absolute celebration of Argos and unbox the seismic effect it's had upon ALL technological developments since its miraculous inception.Come...2024-05-221h 12
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastThe Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastHello there dearest listener!Hoping this finds you in good fettle and or if you need any cheering up, that this offering helps nudge you in that direction. We had a load of fun recording this with our special guest Marcus Brigstocke.Marcus was in town doing our comedy village gigs www.thecomedyvillage.com so it only made sense for him to join me and Tom in the dojo (garage) for a lift.So much to discuss during our rest periods including, Tom's new 'fanny pack', The perfect time slot to go to A...2024-05-071h 11
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 56. "New York New York"Helloo there dearest Patrons and beloved podcast listeners.get in touch with the podcast at theunlikelyweightlifters@gmail.com give us a like on the new facebook page just search "the unlikely weightlifters podcast" on FacebookWe hope this finds you in good fettle. It's time for another episode of the weightlifting podcast that really does only contain trace elements of weightlifting at the best of times. Plenty to discuss this week as we recorded this hot off the back of my (Rob's) 50th Birthday trip to New York that Helen so kindly took...2024-04-241h 04
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 55. "Throwing Up into a Rabbit Jelly-Mould"Hello there Dearest Listeners and extra supportive Patrons. Can't tell you how much I appreciate your support on here, it is of immense meaning to me and I think of you guys every time I'm editing and mixing and this podcast.After a short break Me and Tom got back under the bar, for a grunt and a good waffle.Helen joins us in the locker room hot from the charity shops and announces her plans to improve the world of art as we know and understand it. A huge claim.Tom has...2024-04-101h 00
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 54. "You're Never on Terra firma with Clearance Sushi"Hello there Dearest Patron and Listener.The title of course is a window into an element of the content in this episode, although I'm delighted to inform you that for once, it doesn't refer to my (Rob's) stomach. Tom describes in hilarious detail his own recent emergency.We also discuss Tom's recent high rolling celebrity activity at his local Toby Carvery plus loads loads more!Big love and Enjoy the Podcast.If you'd like to support the podcast please consider becoming a patron and if you can't do...2024-03-0548 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 53. "The Return of Dahood Eriquat"Hey there Dearest Listener and Potential PatronWe hope this finds you well. Apologies for the delay in posting this next episode - the old 'Diarrhoea permitting' clause may have been maxed out with this one as mine and Tom's respective local education authorities placed their half terms in successive weeks. Obviously the title gives away the fact we've had more correspondence from Dahood. We discuss the merits of "go top school in your pyjamas" days and there's a superb Pant Cage UK Update from Runcorn + loads more. If you e...2024-02-261h 08
Television Times with Steve Otis GunnRob Rouse: Unpacking Sitcoms, Stand-Up & TK Maxx UnderpantsRob Rouse: Unpacking Sitcoms, Stand-Up & TK Maxx Underpants🎧 Episode Overview:In this episode, Steve Otis Gunn welcomes the ever-entertaining Rob Rouse to discuss a range of topics that span the absurd to the nostalgic. Post toe-surgery, Rob delves into:Canned Laughter in Sitcoms: Exploring the evolution and impact of canned laughter in television comedy.YouTube vs. Traditional TV: Discussing how YouTube attempts to replicate the spontaneity of live TV.Stacey Solomon's 'Sort Your Life Out': Expressing admiration for the popular decluttering show.1970s Kids TV Theme Tunes: Reminiscing about the catchy and memorable theme son...2024-02-1559 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 52. "Is that Cheese?"Hello there dearest listener and potential Patron,It's time for the podcast that isn't about weightlifting! This week Tom scares the bejesus out of Rob and all the parents at his school gates by waxing lyrical about the seminal 80's film 'Threads' and brings round a deeply terrifying cheese that really leaves it's mark on the dojo. There's deep discussion about the "gladiators Reboot" too. Recorded in Mid-Jan, this fortunately timeless episode is slightly back-released due to administrative error! Enjoy the podcast!You can support the podcast through Patreon here, if you can't do...2024-02-071h 00
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 51. "A Triumphant Return to Pant Cage Journalism"Hello there Dearest Patrons and Listeners.It’s the first outdoor lift of the 2024 Season. Tom blows the lid off another huge baby milk story and explains how Rymans the stationers are bizarrely an official retailer for soda-stream!Having just watched touching the void again, I'm rather freaked out by the sheer number of climbers frozen into the ice walls on the way up to the top of Tom's garden and Tom brings us a sensational Pant Cage UK report from the Nation's Capital the video of which is available on the exclusively on...2024-01-2446 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 50 "There's a shield bug in the locker room!"Hey there Dearest Listeners and potential Patrons. Of course 50 is just a number, something I'm continuing to tell myself as I hurtle rapidly towards it, so as you'd imagine in the podcast that isn't really about weightlifting, we don't really dwell on the number and just get stuck into the waffle!On the menu are: A large shield bug that's made it's way into the locker room, Replacing new years resolutions with just being good enough, the majesty and drama of the darts and silent retreats. We also receive a stinging broadside form Darhood Eriquat r...2024-01-191h 06
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 49. "Mains Milk on Tap"Episode 49 is finally here, recorded just before the New Year, it contains amongst other things, Tom's unique vision of milk being available through a simple tap in every kitchen up and down the land. If you want to support the podcast, come join us on patreon where you'll unlock loads and loads of extra stuff.Enjoy the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-1159 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 48. "Poetry of The Pant Cage & The Christmas Blanking Plate Debacle"Hey there Dearest Listeners and potential Patrons, Seasons greetings to you and good will to all humans! Baa-Humbug, mince pies and reindeers to one and all and little Donkeys all round with their massive loads all round. Here's a bumper Christmas Edition of 'the podcast that really isn't about weightlifting'. It's my first one back since having hoof No.2 operated on, which seems to be healing well (I'm now able to hobble about in my special sandal and should be back to stand up as planned in January!) Tom reveals hi...2023-12-251h 13
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 47. "Might as well put the macerator on with the light"Hello there Dearest Listeners and Patrons,Firstly, profound apologies for the lack of pod the last couple of weeks, but between us we've all variously been injured or ill or had sick kids and or partners, and in Tom's case a little bit of both. However like all things, they have passed and it was great to get back under the bar with the Sheffield maestro.Huge thanks goes to regular listener and pant cage UK contributor Steve Swindon in the ep and a VERY SPECIAL GUEST he recorded a pant cage report with. I...2023-12-121h 01
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 46. "Toucan Upgrade"A welcome away lift for Rob this week at Platypus heights. It was a crisp & bright autumn/winter's day, perhaps a fitting tribute to one of Tom's chickens which had expired the day before. Tom had been to see Ben Folds Five at a theatre in York and was blown away by the sheer lack of lavatories. The weightlifting platform is sporting a new pigeon deterrent (see bonus video content) and we discuss made up school classroom sports such as desk golf and penny rugby (or was it American Football?) We also talk about the power and authority of...2023-11-2141 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 45 "Tom's lowlights"This week there’s a huge Row in the locker room regarding Helen placing Rob on a tea-making ban, Tom gets dragged into the legal wrangling and only further confuses things. All this before Tom takes off his hat to reveal his LOWLIGHTS!we’ve got 2 superb submissions to Pant cage UK from listeners Steve Burley and Alan Lunt and there’s a hint that the Jeff Banks breeding programme seems to be bearing fruitSupport the Podcast via Patreon if you fancy.EnjoyRob and Tom2023-11-141h 06
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 44. "China in Your Hands"Hello there dearest listener and potential patron. This week Tom reveals a deep, deep love of the power ballad, as he prepares himself to have his 'low-lights' done. I can confirm by the time you hear this, they have been done, so stick around to the end of the pod to here Tom's despatch from the hairdressers. We've also got a superb "Pant Cage UK" report from the one and only Marcus Brigstocke!Enjoy the podcast! You support us here by becoming a patron You'll access loads of extra comedy gear in there, of course y...2023-10-3054 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 43. "The Least Rock and Roll Thing Ever"Hello there Dearest Patron and Listener. Another bumper ep. Superb locker room chat with Helen regarding Tom's impeding lowlights with Soibhan and we've got sponsorship deals falling out of our arses this week! (We have no sponsors) Rob (I) describe the most rock and roll I've ever seen and also connected to that, I recently witnessed the least rock and roll thing I could have ever imagined. We discuss this, Professor John Curtis's neck hair and much much more in an hour of daft waffle that goes way, way off piste! Enjoy the podcast dear friends.2023-10-231h 02
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 42. "Basically Wearing My Hairdresser's Emotions"Hey there Dearest Listeners and potential PatronThis week, I’m suspicious that Tom appears to have got himself into some for of regular hairdressing contract which of course, has terrifying echoes of the 'unwritten Hoover repair 'contracts he has become embroiled in, in recent months. Robot Hoovers also hit the headlines in this episode, with emotive feedback polemic on their purchases from both Helen and Mr. Wrigglesworth.There’s a Lovely pant cage review from listener Steve Burley, direct from Sheffield Meadowhall and we postulate whether any dishwasher is actually fit for purpo...2023-10-1647 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 41. "The Utter Minefield that is 'Public Speaking' "Hello there dearest listener and potential Patron This week we’re proudly (not) sponsored by Plumbers Mate. More importantly it’s Tom’s first lift back since his back went twang. Poor Rob had a torrid time by the side of the road on snake pass with a wholly avoidable bowel incident. Tom gets lost en route to a show and soothes Rob’s bruised psyche by sharing an equally harrowing even that beset his guts one weekend in Birmingham. And Pant Cage UK heads to Warrington courtesy of Listener Mike Norris2023-10-1059 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 40. "The Pinking Shear Front and Centre"Hello Dearest Listener and potential PATRON?!It's our 40th! We've made it, it's a big number, it's a big party... but sadly Tom's put his back out inbetween podcast recordings, so there's even less lifting in this podcast than usual. HOWEVER We sat down, round the microphones like a real podcast and it all tumbled out. In this episode we BLOW THE LID OFF BIG BUSINESS, corporate giants like Wyndsor's world of shoes and brought to their knees. I report from the Balham pant cage, we celebrate the pinking shear, I meet a bona-fide listener out on...2023-10-021h 02
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 39. "A Bit of Tommy Time"Hola, dearest listener and beloved patron,Hope you're well in your world.I'm well aware I blither away on here, bouncing around like some kind of methylated Tigger character, but I'm not gonna lie to you, I've been feeling a bit on the more shites-ville side of myself this last week or so. Despite getting back on the horse at the comedy village live shows, I think there's been quite a bit going on internally. Healing from the operation, little kids off to big school, nights drawing in, whilst at the same time feeling a...2023-09-1946 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 38. "Casserole of Boiled Ham & PantsHey there Dearest Patrons and Listeners! Proper bumper Ep this one. Marcus Brigstocke brings us a Pant Cage UK update from Balham and Clapham Junction, Tom reveals he's started boiling his own ham and there's even a guest appearance from Helen, who absolutely is not going put up with any of my nonsense. PLUS Rob record's Tom an audio diary from the prestigious Eyam Carnival!Enjoy the podcast Big Lovebecome a patron, support the podcast and access gallons of exclusive patron only content here!come to one of ro...2023-09-1259 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 37. "Just enter Offer code TOM & ROB at Checkout"NOW THEN! Dearest Listeners and potential PATRON Unofficially sponsored by the 8mm hex wrench bit, we go deep dive this week, discussing the confusion of Hot and cold taps abroad, Tom brings us a superb Pant Cage Review from a brand new retail park on the outskirts of Leeds, we discuss green-washing and come up with a potential solution to the energy/climate crisis. Tom also has an unbelievable customer service story regarding some corrugated plastic roofing which leaves him Cook a Hoop! We discuss the psychological processes involved in weeing into a bottle. Rob checks in w...2023-09-0455 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 36. "The Chilling Return of 'name redacted."Hey there Dearest Listener and potential Patron First lift proper (ish) with Tom since my operation and nothing could have prepared me for the BOMBSHELL that Tom was to drop in this one and if you've been with us from the start, you too will be chilled to the bone! And you will laugh, don't panic.Also we talk the terror of Pinterest, how a Henry Hoover can work perfectly without a bag, Tom's new haircut, inspired by Sydney Opera House and we have an amazing letter from a listener suggesting a radically new...2023-08-2858 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 35. "Post-op Unbaked Garlic Baguettes"UWP Ep.35 "Post-Op Unbaked Garlic Baguettes"Now then Dearestestist listeners, patrons, lifters and waffle enthusiasts it’s episode 35. Rob (I am/are) is? post surgery (MTP Fusion on the right foot if you’ve got a strong stomach and want to deep dive on that) If any of that makes you bottom twitter scroll forward about 10 mins and you’ll be straight into the waffle.For Obvious reasons, Rob’s (I’m) not lifting so have the pleasure of admiring Tom’s sensational form as he does the heavy lifting, but we both p...2023-08-091h 22
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 34. A Real "Scissors down" momentAloha dearest listeners and potential patrons, Welcome to Ep. 34.This week Tom tells me about how he helps the children at school with their reading and electronic wiring comprehension, we discuss trying out new material on the hairdresser, chicken funerals, I got pant buying in central Liverpool with the boys from the Have a Word Podcast and Tom explains the Pythagorus of Status Quo + much much more!Big loveRob + Tom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad...2023-07-241h 00
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 33. "Weeping in the rain to Jeff Buckley"Hey there Dearest Listener and or patronHalleliueahhh... Hallelleiuhyah?... (resisting temptation to google correct spelling) Hallellieughia, that's 3 goes and the best I've got! Welcome to Episode 33. Named after a touching anecdote from Tom regarding being away from home, this episode features some super listener and patron input!We have a full pant cage essay submitted by Paul Martin, it's up there with Byron, Shelly, Keats, Hunter S Thompson et al regarding the pant cage in Crystal Peaks, plus Steve Burley delivers a full report from TKMaxx's flagship Oxford Street store down in the capital...2023-07-1750 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 32. "Equality in Pant Cage Journalism"Hello there Dearest Patrons and listeners.What an episode this is. Guest starring Rachel Parris, Helen Rutter and Kathy Rivett, sisters are truly doing it for themselves in the groud-breaking field of Pant Cage journalism.Weightlifting-wise, we're at an all time low content wise, but when you listen, you'll understand why the gravity denial has taken a back seat this week.Phenominal scenes a game-changer of an ep.Support the podcast by joining Patreon and you'll unlock about 300 comedy golden nuggets and ingots. Follow us on @robrouse @tomwriggleswort (twitter) @robrousecomedian (insta...2023-06-2951 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 31. "Compost in my Pants"Hello there dearest listener and or beloved patron. On the show this week listener Rory delivers a sparkling analysis of pant cages from the Edinburgh Craiglieth retail park TKMAX. I attempt to bring you the low-down on the Sheffield City Centre branch, we write and record a brand new song for BECK in one take, which he's free to use, Tom gets involved in an industrial tribunal at a gig in Manchester and meets the regional manager for CHUBB home security. And that's just scratching the surface.Thanks so much for all your generous...2023-06-1347 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 30. Failure to LaunchUWP Ep. 30 'Failure to Launch'Hello there Dearest listener and potential kind and cherished patron. They said it couldn't be done, but somehow 2 clowns have reached 30 episodes of the weightlifting podcast that really isn't about weightlifting.Of course it contains all the most up to date data on the National Pant Cage census, and further reflections of Tom's trip to Glasgow. We discuss the value of keeping perspective on things that we have absolutely no control over, PB's are smashed left right and centre and Helen's been on Radio 4!A truly bu...2023-06-0956 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 29. "National Pant Cage Census"Well good lord dearest Patron and listener, when me and Tom Embarked upon "Pant Cage UK" there's no way we could have know it could have brought us to this point. We find ourselves on the precipice (?) of launching a full UK National Pant Cage Census. Thanks to you the amazing listeners, we now how pant cage reports from Birmingham, Hove, Manchester and now both Glasgow branches of TK Max as we build up a Nationwide picture of the state of British pant buying.At the point of going to broadcast I have since discovered f...2023-06-0153 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 28. "Pant Cage Cultural Exchange"Helloo there dearest listeners and Patrons. It's time for a new Ep of UWP after some sickness induced layoffs. This week we're starting a MASSIVE campaign. We NEED your TK Max Pant Cage assessments from around the country.It begins today, right here on the Unlikely weightlifters podcast. Also Jean the Bean swings by and feels Tom's muscles!Big Love Rob and Tom xIf you want to support the podcast and unlock loads of exclusive comedy content, just join patreon.com/robrouse H...2023-05-2448 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 27. "The Power of Sausage Rolls"Dearest Patron and listener, This episode is JAM PACKED!!! On the podcast this week, we discuss the power of the sausage roll, we have an interview with a loyal listener Bryn, who Rob met at Machynlleth Comedy Festival, Tom has had a fall, Rob died on his arse at a gig in Bury, we discuss the joy of the village hall and There's a detailed stool report from Mr. Wrigglesworth. A true tour de force of UWP!Enjoy the podcast and please keep spreading the word about it and the Patreon lark.Huge love to...2023-05-0846 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 26. Tom's Dad V Nick CleggHello there dearest Patron and Listener. CLAXON!!! This is the first outdoor lift of the 2023 Season! Tom's platform has been suffering from an aerial Pidgeon Bombardment, we discuss Alan Titchmarsh's erotic fiction, there' a massive showdown between Tom's dad and Nick Clegg and we help Ed Sheeran and Marvin Gaye achieve an out of court settlement! Enjoy the podcastBig LOveXXX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-05-0146 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 25. "Lost Property"Hello there Dearest Listeners and Patrons. Welcome to Episode 25 "Lost Property" After a couple of weeks off marshalling children as they attempt to eat their own bodyweight in chocolate and the resultant sugar highs and comedowns we return to your earholes.This week Me and Tom completely improvise a brand new song we think might be called "A day in the Life", Tom forgets his clobber and has to go to lost property and regails me with a story of his time when he may have brushed shoulders with 'The Mob'It's a b...2023-04-231h 01
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 24. "Socks and Pants"Dearest beloved listener and potential patron. First of all apologies for this being a bit later than usual, but availability of the magnificent Tom Wrigglesworth in full plumage, and a slight editing nightmare necessitated a Wednesday release. Hopefully it was worth the wait and I think it's a cracker of an episode. Obviously there is in depth discussion about pants and socks, but also the nightmare of passport renewal, records are broken left right and centre and there's even a welcome return to the discussions of Luciano Pavarotti and his "1 big bang and I'm all done" approach t...2023-03-2951 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 23. "Keiser Sose the Musical"Hello there dearest Patrons and listeners and potential gravity fighters. Well this episode is possibly the most varied one yet. It's musical, it's silly, there's magic, there's snooker, there's a "Stain Safari" and much much more to enjoy on the podcast about weightlfting that only contains 1% weightlifting!Enjoy and Big love to your faces join patreon.com/robrouse for loads more exclusive comedy contentRob Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-03-2147 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 22. "Jean destroys The Matrix"Dearest Patrons, Gravity deniers and Listeners,Here's Ep. 22 of The Unlikely Weightlifters Podcast. It's hard to overemphasise the pressure this episode was recorded under.We were literally trapped inside a breaking news story of snow falling onto planet earth, schools were on the brink of closure, if not already closed, all this against a backdrop of a seasonal salad shortage. Jean still found the time to utterly bring the internet to it's knees, Tom is up to his neck in a Piano tuner and we share listener feedback and stories. All re...2023-03-1444 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 21. "Car Share Special"Hello there Dearest Patrons and Listeners,This is a special episode! This week me and Tom couldn't lift together as Tom was struck down with lurgie, but upon his recovery, we were both doing the same gig this Sunday, so decided to car share and record the episode on the way home.What a treat it was to a, do a gig with Tom and b, record this!Hope you enjoy!Big LOveRob XXX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-03-061h 01
The Unlikely Weightlifters Podcastepisode. 20 'A bit "Jan-Feb"'Hey Dear Listener! why not join us on PatreonHere's episode 20!!! Me and Tom both come into this one slightly on the back foot. He's recovering from a back injury, DIY related of course, and I've just had a diagnosis of Athritis in my feet which has somewhat hobbled me over the last week or so.However, we lean into the waffle with full commitment as we set out to become social media influencers. As social media influencers we are looking, not only to show off our pert bootys, but also maybe to spread the...2023-02-271h 01
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 19. The Ultimate CliffhangerHello there DEarest listeners and beloved patrons,Here's Ep 19, where we accidentally put Millwall Football club through a process of psychodynamic therapy, leading to superb outcomes! Tom regails us with a superb anecdote wherein he utterly misheard a heckle to a ludicrous extreme and the episode is left on the ultimate cliffhanger!Enjoy the podcast!@robrouse @robrousecomedian @tomwriggleswort Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-02-1347 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 18. Entente Cordiale!You can support the podcast by becoming a PATRON you'll access extra episodes and loads more comedy content to enjoy at your leisure. As always get in touch on @robrouse on twitter and @tomwriggleswort it's always great to hear from youEnjoy the pod! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2023-02-0646 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 17. "The Wire"Hello there Dearest listener,If you've been on tenterhooks since last week about Tom's ever more worrying involvement with the hoover repair gang, today's episode is an absolute must. How will it play out, will Tom get 'iced'? Also Jean is in the market for a new haircut and Rob Helen and Tom run a sweepstake on how long she can keep the Sainsbury delivery driver talking. And so much more! Join us on patreon to support the podcast and unlock loads more content.get tickets for late night dirty scrabble hereBig...2023-01-3051 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 16. Unspoken aggressive hoover repair contractDearest Patrons and listeners. Minimum lifting/maximum waffle. On the show this week, we time how long Jean manages to keep the Sainsburys delivery man talking as she aims at a world record, Tom regails us with a tale of a pair of retired hoover repair men who seem to have targeted him for an aggressive and deeply confusing repair contact that none of them seem to understand and we discuss Luciano Pavarotti's plumbing arrangements, to name but a few!Thanks so much for your continued support and Big lovePlease give u...2023-01-2345 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 15. Gaby Roslin fell into the Chicken HouseHello there dear listener/patron, before you start to panic. Gaby Roslin has not fallen into the chicken house, the title is merely a highlight of a discussion Tom and I have about hosting to 2048 Pontefract Olympics, whereby a fictional commentary team at the lift arena fall through the roof of the Chicken coop which is doubling up as the commentary rostrum. Good fun episode this, you can get even more by joining on patreon and access early episodes, extra episodes and my full length comedy shows and loads more. Enjoy the pod and please keep...2023-01-1644 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 14 'Huge News!'Hello there dearest Listener and potential patron HAPPY NEW YEAR. Huge news for you to kick off the year. Tom met a lovely fella called Luke at a sow he did beforr Christmas and Luke works for SBD a Sheffield based weighlifting clothing company who sponsor the Worlds Strongest Man Competition! Anyhow they've only gone and sent us a load of free weightlifting gear, for which we're very grateful, although wearing a singlet proved too funny! There's loads to enjoy in this podcast and if you become a patron then you can see 2 pictures of me and Tom in the...2023-01-091h 01
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 13. It's always Episode 13Hey there Dearest Patrons and listeners!Here's Ep. 13 of UWP! Weighing in at a hefty 59 minutes of explosive nonsense.This week myself and Tom drop down a few weights, but the chat goes UP! Obviously there are a few DIY rabbit holes, the very latest breaking news on Tom's wall hung toilet, footage of me playing a lady in the audience like a saxophone and towards the end the evolution of a brand new potential stage character!ALSO! If you have any DIY related questions, fire them in in the replies section and...2022-12-191h 00
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 12. The BBC Radio Sheffield soil-stack debacleHey there Dear Patrons and gravity deniers,Here's Episode 12 of UWP to fill out your Thursday Funsack!Full title "The BBC Radio Sheffield Soil Stack Debacle"Me and Tom set off to weight-lift but had completely forgotten I was due to be interviewed on BBC radio Sheffield...Enjoy the Podcast! and come join the fun on patreonRob and Tom x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-12-1242 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 11. Severe plumbing issuesHello there Dearest Listeners and Patrons.Welcome to the podcast.What a treat it was to record this episode with Tom. As you'll find out, this episode sets the record for the least weightlifting content (all will be revealed) of all time.However, there are huge revelations regarding plumbing, both human and domestic and a free flowing conversation with Tom that left me heartily entertained and my laughing muscles well and truly put through their paces.Hope it entertains you too.WARNING it does contain details of a lavatorial...2022-12-0552 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 10. The 'Get Back Sessions'Hello there dearest listeners Episode 10 of the Podcast that very rarely contains stuff about weightlifting. 1 or 2 % maybe, literally trace elements. It's much more about 2 friends squandering time together for your entertainment. This week there is inevitably talk about the Peter Jackson Film Get Back, How Ultravox will always drop you off at the nearest tube at minimum, The Joy Of Alan Partridge, Christmas trees and how why Tom used to collect tokens from Weetabix, plus much much more.Get ready to deep dive into the nonsense. join us on patreon for even more daft non...2022-11-2838 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 9. "Stairs up to the Bedrooms"Hello there Dearest Patrons, listeners and fellow gravity fighters.It's time for the podcast that's about everything except weightlifting. Merely the backdrop to around an hour of entertaining waffle about topics such as...Hair pomades, Insulation, Damp Proof Membranes, Homes under the hammer and Dion Dublin's classic "stairs up to the bedrooms" compilation. Rob's confusing relationships with tradesmen always feeling like the final scene of 'The Remains of the Day", the problems of overheating and thermal underwear. Ben Ottewell from the marvellous band Gomez, flannels and microfibre cloths and the first whiff of yuletide knobbiness...2022-11-2155 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 8. 1 Part Cement, 3 parts sand?Here's Episode 8 of the podcast that is only slightly about weightlifting and much more about two old friends making each other laugh about the minor details of this crazy life.This week, Tom is lifting (weights) and Rob is laying (Bricks)This week we talk, Armageddon, Jaws, Hamster death, Royal Correspondents, Mind over matter to name but a few.Vintage Waffle from two vintage wafflers. Big Love to you all and have a lovely week Come join the gang on patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...2022-11-1432 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 7. "Powder Keg"Hello there dearest Patrons and listeners.This is an absolute bumper edition of the The Unlikely Weightlifters Podcast. Weighing in at a full 1hour and 5 minutes of tangential conversation with the ever hilarious Tom Wrigglesworth. This pod is really finding it's feet and ONLY CONTAINS ABOUT 3 MINUTES THAT HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH WEIGHTLIFTING!In todays episode There a new them tune! A huge rant about building inspectors, Tom uses the phrase "an absolute powder keg of unresolved grief" which for my money, is utter poetry, we discuss Macerators, we tear Mark Zuckerberg a new...2022-11-061h 06
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 6. "Two Soups!"To Rob's horror, Tom’s been moonlighting at a Virgin gym, but mainly for the purposes of Yoga Augmentation. This week Tom is immensely sleep deprived on account of having young twin children babies and Rob nearly suffers a 'breach' due to some poorly cooked sardines. The perfect storm of a back end accident. Also Tom breaks the 100kg mark. to support the podcast just goto patreon to unlock loads more eps, 1hr comedy specials and loads more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...2022-10-3145 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 5. The Power of Porridge!The Power of Porridge is discussed this week, as is the effectiveness of a new 'pre-poo' spray that Helen has been encouraging Rob to use. Tom reveals his habit of straightening pictures, but only in other peoples houses, but never his own. Vintage funny, warm nonsense for your listening pleasure. To unlock loads more eps and 250 comedy posts just join Rob's patreon Please like and subscribe and spread the word about the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-2447 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 4. "That can snap into synch on a hen-do"Thanks for downloading this dear listeners, so much going on in episode 4, Chicken husbandry, wardrobe decisions and the large scale importing of pickled herring, all of this and more covered. If you can't wait til next week just got to Patreon to access all the eps and 300 comedy posts. XXX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-1732 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 3. Opening up a hairdressersIt's an away lift for Tom, in Rob's garage. We discuss our hairdressers names, Tom's trousers and his Bitcoin trauma and that's just scratching the surface of Episode 3!If you'd like to support the podcast and access gallons of exclusive content including another 20 of these, 1hr long stand up shows and much more just join rob's patreon Please like and subscribe and spread the word about the podcast.Big loveXXX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad...2022-10-1041 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 2. Saunas, Streakers & Tom's Essential OilsWith the battlecry "You can't go wrong with Lavender" Tom invites Rob into his home-made sauna in the podcast for everyone that contains only trace elements of weightlifting. Rob and Tom discuss all things life, saunas, streakers and essential oils in this warm funny and entertaining ambient podcast. So sit back, relax and let it all wash over you. If you'd like to support the podcast and access gallons of exclusive content including another 20 of these, 1hr long stand up shows and much more just join rob's patreon Please like and subscribe and spread the word about the podcast. 2022-10-0442 min
The Unlikely Weightlifters PodcastEpisode 1 - The BeginningComedians and great friends Rob Rouse and Tom Wrigglesworth talk all things life and daftness in this charming, engaging, warm and funny podcast which contains next to no weightlifting whatsoever. It's all about the stuff that happens in between as two unfit clowns attempt to strengthen their glass backs. Frequently spiralling off into D.I.Y. advice and ludicrous conundrums for your entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-10-0120 min