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Lost Immortals and Radio Hieroglyphics with Roy Stannard and Matt StaplesLost Immortals Ep 191 20.11.22 5-7pm with Roy Stannard & Matt Staples on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FMLost Immortals Ep 191 20.11.22
Broadcast Sunday 20th November 2022 5-7pm on Mid Sussex Radio 103.8FM
with Roy Stannard and Matthew Staples
www.burgesshillradio.co.uk/listen
Our first psychedelic west coast Cambodial rock song about the Mekong River; French trip-hop; two amazing new black British songwriters; a previously virtually unheard version of 'Madame George' and arguably the best; some Joni and a bit of Pachelbel Canon in D Major performed by the Duo - Duel - plus Raphael Saadiq with Joss Stone.
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Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPlease Hold!As the Phone A Friend hiatus begins, the boys look back on their 65 episodes of niche podcasting.
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mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-1246 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNGeorge’s Baby BluesAfter a difficult week, George’s baby blues are missing their trademark twinkle. The boys share some news, discuss ska’s disappearance from the pop charts, and hear from some listeners about how they’re coping with the reopening of schools. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-04-0553 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MND.I.Y Me, Lord?This week, Brit Award recipient George Ezra moves a pile of mud from one side of a field to the other. Meanwhile, disassembling a piece of furniture ruins Ollie’s week. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-2953 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNDear Diary, Life is LitThis week, George sits down at the piano and lets his magic fingers dance across the keys. The Messenger Boy's luck seems to be turning around, mostly at Ollie's expense, and the boys deliver a very important message from a listener. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-2249 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNIn Rat A We TrustThis week, George discusses the parade of useless thoughts that keeps him up at night. The boys chat about the relationship you build with your therapist, how guilt can get in the way of happiness, and official Scrabble regulations. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-1552 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNLabyrinth of RockersThis week, the arrival of spring brings out George’s glass-half-full mentality. Meanwhile, Ollie’s glass has rolled off the table, out the window, and into a mound of dog dirt. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-0848 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAnything For A BuzzThis week, the boys discuss grief, bubble baths, and George’s earliest forays into the glamorous world of show business. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-03-0154 min
The Figure53: Alexei Navalny, Sutton Hoo and the co-ordination of sex scenesThis February, we share our thoughts on anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny, unravel the history of Sutton Hoo and discuss the importance of intimacy co-ordinators when shooting sex scenes. As always, feel free to suggest a figure for a future episode or say hello by sending us a message on Instagram @FigurePodcast. The views expressed in this podcast are our own.Yoga on Zoom: Sally Williams, Zephyr Wildman and Lucy Hill-Yang to Yin, Wednesday's at 6:30pmhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9JIUT6SXj_jDKZYfkbh2nbnp0aiCtppyCICuDXBcatTr14w...2021-02-2857 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThat Hit The SpotThis week, a listener rescues George from the sprouting mass of spuds slowly taking over his kitchen. The boys discuss their shared aversion to silence, the pros and cons of keeping busy, and ask that age-old question: what’s for dinner? Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...2021-02-221h 01Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNIn The Thicc Of ItThis week, the boys talk at length about some of George’s old potatoes, stretching the definition of the word “content” to its absolute limit. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-02-1557 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNATM TBH FFSThis week, Ollie tries to get better at expressing that he is depressed without dancing around the big D word. The boys discuss the well-meaning but often unhelpful desire to provide “solutions” to someone in need of emotional support, the tendency to disguise our feelings, and steam trains. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices...2021-02-0851 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNWilly or Won't He?This week, the boys discuss the power of imagination. The human mind can go to some dark and upsetting places, but it is also the birthplace of great art; for example, a West End musical in which a man’s troubled marriage is saved after he transforms into a lynx. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about y...2021-02-011h 02Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNBlue Year's EveThis week, George incorporates a punching bag into his fitness regime and the messenger boy breathes a sigh of relief. The boys discuss self-love and the myth of Blue Monday before reading out an inspirational email from a member of the gorgeous public. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...2021-01-2551 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNMood RouletteThis week, the boys earn their place in the Health & Fitness Podcast Hall of Fame by discussing the importance of hydration. George dreams of a post-pandemic visit to the pub, and Ollie worms his way into Heathrow Airport’s first class lounge. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-01-1850 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNTech Will Tear Us ApartThis week, the boys discuss New Years resolutions, lockdown life, and all the ways George has been wronged by tech over the years. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-01-111h 01Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNWait a minute Mr. OilmanThis week, George struggles to get shnuggly after his boiler treats itself to a nice Christmas break. The boys reflect on how 2020 has impacted their mental health, and manage to find a few positives to take into the new year. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2021-01-0459 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAs Regular As Bin Day'Twas three days after Christmas, nearing the year's end,
When a young man got shnuggly, and phoned his old friend;
Though fate had come crashing into their festive plans,
They still had each other, and a six pack of cans.
One day every week, all through the uncertain year,
The great distance between them seemed to disappear;
And for that one blissful hour, they knew only joy,
Two men, a horse, and their messenger boy.
Subscribe now to get new...2020-12-2858 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNWassailing Into ChristmasThis week, Ollie’s nephew will not allow him to write an episode description. He thinks Ollie’s laptop is a machine specifically designed to access Peppa Pig content, and will not be convinced otherwise. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more...2020-12-2147 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNDrinks on Bobby!This week, Ollie is back on the streets of old London town*, and a productive week in the studio has George feeling like the luckiest boy** in the world. The boys discuss travel anxiety, and explore why rational thinking is so difficult for someone in a state of panic.
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*self-isolating in his...2020-12-1451 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNDoorknobbingThis week, George barely mentions how tired he is. The boys discuss their experiences of Zoom therapy sessions, and Ollie fantasises about going to a big Sainsbury’s. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too.
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If you’d like to find out more about The Lions Barber Collective you can find them here: https://www.thelion...2020-12-0747 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNMoodswings and RoundaboutsThis week, George’s Christmas Pecker is sky-high and he doesn’t care who knows it. Ollie’s bad batch of brain-fog begins to clear as soon as he talks to his dear podcast friend, and a listener encourages the boys to explore the world of Dungeons and Dragons. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https...2020-11-3051 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNStill Ropey After All These YearsThis week, Ollie puts his soul up for sale and struggles to find a buyer. Meanwhile, a visit to the optician threatens to destroy George’s famous bad-boy image. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...2020-11-2351 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNNewsaholics AnonymousThis week, George sharpens his pencils, grabs his lunch box, and heads back to school. Meanwhile, Ollie is forced to root around Lost Property for something to play rounders in after “forgetting” his P.E kit. The boys also hear from a university student about how their mental health has been affected by coronavirus restrictions. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the su...2020-11-1653 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThe Everything's Fine PodcastAs the last call bell rings out in pubs across England, George prepares for another month of lockdown. The boys discuss their confinement coping strategies, as well as the habits they’re hoping to avoid this time round. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn mo...2020-11-0955 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNHappy Halloweeners It was a dark and stormy night. Deep in the English countryside, the lonely light of a distant window strained against impenetrable blackness. Inside, a man with a horse’s head prepares to record an episode of his niche podcast. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Lear...2020-11-0258 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNOne Foot in the Pool of RealityThis week, Ollie confronts George about his divisive new social media strategy. A week in the studio has George feeling excited about new music, and Jexton finally returns. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-10-2650 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPurple Drank of the Folk WorldThis week, the boys take a trip down memory lane and discover that it stinks of K cider. This origin story begins a decade ago, on the muddy fields of Reading festival, when a fair-haired boy with a bright future seeks assistance from a scowling stranger. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mi...2020-10-1954 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAnything For A Quiet Life?his week, the boys use the power of friendship to overcome a vibes deficit. George discusses how resuming his regular meditation routine has helped him cope with intrusive thoughts, while Ollie wonders if he has denied himself the thrill of chaos in his search for a quiet life. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. http...2020-10-1252 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThe Big Sleep 2020This week, the arrival of autumn makes Ollie very homesick. George awakes from his Big Sleep for long enough to discuss imposter syndrome, the feeling of accomplishment and Saint Nick’s Stag Do. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices...2020-10-0557 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNSad Boy in CorduroyFollowing a week of low vibes, the boys discuss the effect of routine on mood and stray dangerously close to becoming a fitness podcast. If you’d like to help the boys raise money for Mind UK, check out their fundraising page: https://moveformind.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/phone-a-friend.Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. ...2020-09-2850 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNTwo-Legged FreakA serious case of Yoga-induced fatigue can’t stop your brave, handsome and humble hosts from providing another hour of quality content. This week, George is confronted by a spider with a bad attitude, and Ollie’s cursed Wednesday culminates in a visit from the fire department. If you’d like to help the boys raise money for Mind UK, check out their fundraising page: https://moveformind.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/phone-a-friend Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forge...2020-09-2158 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNHoof Do You Think You Are?Ollie has achieved enlightenment after just three days of yoga, smashing all previous records and leaving Adrienne in his dust. Meanwhile, two days of hiking in deepest, darkest Dorset has left George weary and in need of his friend’s new-found zen energy. If you’d like to help the boys raise money for Mind UK, check out their fundraising page: https://moveformind.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/phone-a-friendFollow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and r...2020-09-1453 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNRead All About ItThe Move for Mind fundraising challenge has officially begun! After Ollie attempts to jog to the mournful strains of Bon Iver, George suggests a slightly more upbeat running playlist. George also opens up about how headlines about him opening up make him more reluctant to open up, and a listener emails in about the NHS IAPT service. To help the boys raise money for Mind, check out their fundraising page here: https://moveformind.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/phone-a-friend. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new epi...2020-09-0747 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNGet A Pizza ThisThis week, the boys discuss the Move for Mind challenge. During September, George and Ollie will be alternating between running and yoga every day in order to raise money for Mind. The act of typing this description gave Ollie a stitch, so he couldn’t be more thrilled about 30 consecutive days of physical activity. To learn more and donate, visit https://moveformind.blackbaud-sites.com/fundraising/phone-a-friendFollow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and r...2020-08-3147 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNDoes Not ComputeThis week, a messy breakup with his phone is no match for George’s resilient pecker. A visit from his mum leads Ollie to reflect on how often life’s highs and lows coexist simultaneously, and the boys receive an email from an old friend. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.u...2020-08-2450 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNWorld's Hottest PodcastThis week, George records the podcast from within the earth’s molten core. Ollie joins him on the line from the bowels of hell, and the two attempt an unprecedented feat of endurance podcasting. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choic...2020-08-1751 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAbandon(ed) Sheep!This week, George attempts to rescue a stray sheep, with mixed results. Meanwhile, a bad week and some missed therapy appointments leave Ollie feeling even more sorry for himself than usual. Plus, the boys read some follow-up emails from listeners who have previously been in touch with the show. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. h...2020-08-1052 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNShrek, Drugs & Rock ‘n’ RollThis week, the boys travel back to a time when VHS was king and the streets were paved with counterfeit Linkin Park merchandise. George recalls the early formative experience of listening to the Shrek soundtrack, before Ollie ropes him into a domestic dispute. The boys then respond to a listener’s email about the importance of encouraging conversations about body dysmorphia among men. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit...2020-08-0356 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNHot Chocolate, Hot MessThis week, George dons his favourite pair of striped pyjamas in preparation for a particularly cute and snuggly episode. Meanwhile, Ollie tries to compose himself after becoming the victim of bread-battery. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas...2020-07-2753 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNSkylight's The LimitThis week, Ollie issues a sincere apology for his Boggart Blunder in the last episode. The boys also discuss extraterrestrials and Ollie’s criminal past before an enormous vape cloud heralds the messenger boy’s arrival. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod on Instagram for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your...2020-07-2055 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MN2 Wheels & The TruthThis week, George (2019 Brit Award recipient) and Ollie (Simon Balle Sports Day 2010 Obstacle Relay participant) discuss grief, bathroom anxiety, and boggarts. The boys also cement their reputation as innovators by starting an official Phone A Friend instagram page. Follow @PhoneAFriendPod for extra resources, links, and content from each episode. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about...2020-07-1356 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNOne Thicc LegAfter a high-speed journey up and down the winding streets of London Town, George dismounts from his micro scooter and prepares to podcast. Hundreds of miles away, Ollie’s back has bonded with his chair in a nightmarish fusion of flesh, sweat and leather. The boys discuss George’s weekly therapy sessions, the importance of mental health charities, and Tudor slang. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https...2020-07-0654 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPillow TalkThis week, Ollie helps his ageing friend understand youth culture. The boys also indulge in some pillow talk, before discussing obsessive thoughts and sleep-deprivation. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-06-2950 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAlways Sleep ResponsiblyThis week, the boys encourage you to check out Black Minds Matter UK. Black Minds Matter is an organisation that provides free mental health services to Black people in the UK, including therapy, support groups, and mentorship. If you think you could benefit from any of this, or want to donate to keep this amazing organisation going, please check out www.blackmindsmatteruk.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-06-2250 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MN27 Going On 35This week, all of George’s nearest and dearest come together to celebrate his birthday. Ollie discusses the anxiety caused by the easing of lockdown restrictions, and the boys debate what to do about George’s hair. Plus, George talks to Emily about how volunteering at a hospital during the Corona Virus crisis helped to keep her own well-being in check. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk2020-06-151h 12Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNSick Bag For LifeAfter 21 episodes (and a decade of friendship), Ollie is delighted to hear that he’s finally growing on George. Topics discussed this week include the physical side effects of anxiety, toxic masculinity and the surprisingly positive reaction to George’s inventions. Plus, George chats to Chelsey, a biochemist working in the NHS, about how the Corona Virus has affected her. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk...2020-06-0857 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNBreak Glass For Emergency VibesAfter a few difficult days, George and Ollie are desperate for an emergency injection of #GoodVibes. The boys discuss self-criticism, lack of motivation, and how helpful they both find their weekly conversations. George also chats to Elaine, a Primary Mental Health Worker, about her job and the importance of self care. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about...2020-06-011h 03Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThe Belt of PlentyThis week, the boys discuss Ollie’s back hair for far too long. George reveals that he’s been working on some inventions during lockdown, and the messenger boy delivers emails on the subjects of online therapy and how to approach potentially difficult conversations. Plus, George talks to Dr Hazel Wallace about working on a Covid ward. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Lear...2020-05-251h 18Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPhone a (new) friendThis week’s episode features the first in a series of conversations with key workers recorded via the wonders of modern technology. Penny, an ambulance worker, talks to George about her work and the ways she tries to keep her mental health in check. The boys also discuss panic attacks, uncertainty, and the healing benefits of loud grunting. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk2020-05-181h 01
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Here we go! Mental is the brain-child of Bobby Temps, who lives and thrives while managing his own mental health. Each Thursday we delve into a factor or condition that affects the mind and how to better manage it.
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...2020-05-1815 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNRingo’s Sketchers AddictionThis week, Ollie’s first proper trip outdoors after two months of lockdown culminates in an altercation with some of the local wildlife. In between blasts of his harmonica, George proposes some modifications to the British national anthem. The boys also discuss safety mask anxiety, night-time rituals, and Iceland. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about yo...2020-05-111h 02Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThe D WordThis week, George reveals that he’s been cheating on Ollie with other podcasters. Ollie tries to explain why he finds it so difficult to talk about his D*, and a moving email leaves the boys teary-eyed. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk*depression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-05-0452 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPodcast PageboysAfter another week of quarantine, Ollie tries to fill the gaping hole inside of him by purchasing a new toastie machine. Meanwhile, George works his way through a backlog of lentils, and an online session with Ollie’s psychiatrist prompts a discussion about intrusive thoughts. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...2020-04-271h 01Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNNamaste At HomeThis week, George basks in the afterglow of a Screen-Free Saturday. The boys discuss reduced access to therapy and medication during lockdown, and the messenger boy delivers more inspirational emails from the listeners. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-04-201h 06Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MN*Video Call A FriendThis week, another stack of listener messages arrive, and the boys use cutting-edge technology to stare lovingly into each other's eyes. Out of his mind on iced americano, George outs himself as a puzzle snob, while Ollie reveals that he now lives in the bath. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-04-131h 08
Private PartsIntroducing: Phone A Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThis is an intro to a new podcast series from George Ezra & Ollie MN. Search ‘Phone A Friend’ to subscribe…When George and long-time friend Ollie both experienced issues with mental health, they found comfort in opening up to one another about what they were going through. Phone A Friend is a podcast that captures their candid and light-hearted chats, with the intention of encouraging the listener to start conversations of their own. In each episode, George and Ollie work their way through a pile of listener correspondence, sharing thoughts and advice on how to keep your m...2020-04-0608 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNGet Out Of My HousepartyGeorge reflects on another week of self-isolation, and finds himself more susceptible to intrusive thoughts during this time alone. Meanwhile, a poor performance in a digital pub quiz bruises Ollie’s ego, and the messenger boy delivers more stories of how people are dealing with the Corona crisis. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad...2020-04-061h 00
George Ezra & FriendsIntroducing: Phone A Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThis is an intro to a new podcast series from George & Ollie MN. Search 'Phone A Friend' to subscribe... When George and long-time friend Ollie MN both experienced issues with mental health, they found comfort in opening up to one another about what they were going through. Phone A Friend is a podcast that captures their candid and light-hearted chats, with the intention of encouraging the listener to start conversations of their own. In each episode, George and Ollie work their way through a pile of listener correspondence, sharing thoughts and advice on how to keep your mental health...2020-04-0610 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNBored of the RingsThis week, the increasingly-dishevelled messenger boy delivers a pile of uplifting emails submitted by the listeners. The boys devote the entire episode to these stories, shining a light on the inspiring ways people across the world are helping one another in difficult times. Subscribe now to get nw episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don't forget to rate and review too.Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...2020-03-301h 06Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNQuarantine RoutineThis week, the little messenger boy delivers a particularly heavy sack of listener correspondence concerning the current Corona Virus situation. George and Ollie work their way through the pile, sharing thoughts and advice on how to keep your mental health in check during uncertain times. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-03-2354 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNShaking Hands With MaharishiThis week, the boys discuss memes, meditation, and mantras. George describes how daily meditation has benefitted him, and Ollie decides to give it a try himself. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-03-161h 01Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNWatchdoggingAs Parched March begins, George's attempt to buy a camera culminates in an act of cyber-swindling. Meanwhile, Ollie’s relaxing spa day takes a turn when he accidentally exposes himself. The boys also discuss how to cope with feeling anxious in public, and respond to a listener’s email about panic attacks at school. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Le...2020-03-091h 08Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNAncient Swedish CurseOllie goes to battle with a particularly stubborn piece of flatpack furniture and emerges changed forever. Meanwhile, George returns from his trip to Paris in need of some home comforts. Finally, the boys discuss an inspiring email from one of their listeners. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...2020-03-021h 05Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNBon Appétit, My LoveThis week, George wrestles with the responsibility of dog-ownership, and Ollie helps him prepare for a trip to Paris. The boys also share some of the listeners’ advice on making new friends as an adult. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-02-2457 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNPros & Cons Of The Public EyeIn this week’s episode, George helps Ollie recover from a day of high-anxiety. The boys describe how their lives have changed since being named one of Apple’s New and Noteworthy podcasts, and George discovers that he’s been mispronouncing “almonds” his entire life. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2020-02-161h 04Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNI Can Be Your DespacitoThis week, George has an exciting Monday and lifts Ollie out of his somber mood. The boys talk about the difficulty of making new friends as an adult and how to gently break up with your therapist, with several soulful renditions of Despacito along the way. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk Learn m...2020-02-101h 08Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNEmail For You M’LordIn this week’s episode, Ollie finds himself in conversation with the newly-appointed sixth sexiest man in Hertfordshire. George discusses his experiences with intrusive thoughts, and a listener asks for advice on maintaining long-distance friendships. All this, plus some public nudity and Tudor chat along the way. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. www.mind.org.uk Learn more about yo...2020-02-031h 14Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNShout Out To My Ex (Therapist)This week, George recounts his brave battle with the common cold and Ollie helpfully suggests some medieval remedies. The boys also discuss what to do when a friend is having a tough time, toasters and time travel. You know, the usual. Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health: https://www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-01-271h 03Phone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNLiquid AssetsIn this week’s podcast, Ollie describes the various side effects of his anti-depressants to George in graphic detail, and the boys discuss some listeners’ emails on the subject of therapy.Subscribe now to get new episodes of Phone A Friend every week, and don’t forget to rate and review too. Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health: www.mind.org.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2020-01-2053 minPhone a Friend with George Ezra & Ollie MNThe Mysterious Christmas LogIn the first introductory episode of their brand new podcast, George Ezra calls his old friend and schoolmate Ollie MN for a chat about life, mental health, and defecating Christmas logs. Subscribe now to get weekly episodes downloaded straight into your phone, and don't forget to rate and review too.Visit Mind’s website for information and support on the subject of mental health. https://www.mind.org.uk/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2019-12-1755 min
The Big Breakfast BlaaHudson Taylor joined Ollie and Mary in studioThe duo, who recently played Project in Waterford, have plenty of upcoming dates in the South East. They also did a fabulous rendition of their new single "Back to You," plus a George Ezra cover, when they were visiting WLR.2019-10-0115 min
Xpression FMGeorge Ezra InterviewBefore his gig at Exeter Cavern on Saturday 8th March, Ollie caught up with the singer-songwriter, currently based in Bristol. They chat about his singing style, the guitars he uses, his experience at Glastonbury and his latest single Cassy O'...2014-03-0706 min