No Such Thing As A Fish 609: No Such Thing As Aunt Bessie In A Red Citroën Picasso
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Nov 13, 2025 
Join comedian Amy Gledhill, known for her sharp humor and co-hosting other comedy podcasts, as she dives into a delightful mix of flirting techniques and the intricate world of bingo. They discuss the quirky ups and downs of modern flirting, from Pizza Express's training trial to AI-generated pickup lines. Amy shares tales from Yorkshire, including the sweet history of Yorkshire puddings, and they explore unusual local legends, like Hull’s iconic landmarks and characters. It's a hilarious blend of comedy, culture, and culinary quirks!
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Law Shaped Local Bingo Cultures
- Legal restrictions shaped bingo's local form, like North Carolina's limits to prevent permanent gambling venues.
- Charitable exemptions created quirky rules: five-hour maximum sessions, no alcohol, and 48-hour gaps between games in the same building.
Bingo's Old-School Calls Carry Cultural Weight
- Bingo calling preserves many century-old cultural references rather than modernising its language.
- Audiences sometimes enjoy hearing performers struggle with foreign phrases because it becomes part of the comedy.
Village-Hall Bingo Was Exhilarating
- Amy described a village-hall bingo night as unexpectedly exhilarating and tense.
- She recalled pin-drop silence when someone called 'eyes down for a full house' and the group's heartbeat-like excitement.