Joe Marler's Things People Do
Crowd Network
Joe Marler used to hate people, but then he met Tom Fordyce, and a load of ordinary people doing extraordinary things, and a podcast was born that changed his mind forever. It might just change your life too. Because everyone is interesting if you ask the right questions. And this is a show about all the weird and wonderful things people do. Together, Joe and Tom meet astronauts, teachers, marine biologists, cheesemakers, prison guards and everyone in between. Along the way, they’ve learned things that have blown their minds, heard stories that have made them laugh until it hurts, and – well, felt a whole lot better about the world around them and the people that fill it. To be on the show, fill in this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rfSo3PVJgtBRZHCCAZndem-iyy2EdvGcEYDqycsM2aQ/viewform?ts=62602129&edit_requested=trueYou can now watch full episodes on Youtube: https://youtube.com/@thingspeoplepod?si=CEFK6nZhJQftyS8I Hit follow, and tell a friend to #growtheshow.
Episodes
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Sep 23, 2025 • 58min
Emergency Committee Meeting: Agony Joe, Nipple Tassels and a Bath of Crisps
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA
Right, everyone. Gather round. We've got some news. We’ve had an absolute shocker. Every single guest bailed on us. But, the show must go on! So Joe and Producer Ryan have called a very serious emergency committee meeting.
On today's agenda we have:
Answering some big questions, including our brand new experiment Things People Crunch.
Opening some exciting post.
And Joe giving out his expert advice on a few dilemmas.
Thank you so much to Clare for sending Joe his very own nipple tassels! You can support Clare here. This is not sponsored, but Clare is offering Things People Do listeners 20% off their orders on her Etsy store. Just use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO at checkout.
If you want to send us things for future Things That Come From You, here’s our address:
Things People Do
Crowd Network
The Boardwalk Floor 3
21 Little Peter Street
Manchester
England
M15 4PS
To get yourself a brand new Kovered bag, go to Kovered.co.uk to get 15% off with the code JOEMARLER
MANUAL are offering Things People Do listeners a discount on their procedure. Say the code JOEMARLER while booking your consultation for 10% off. Book your consultation here.
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
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Sep 18, 2025 • 53min
Classic About Cyclists: What does Geraint Thomas eat before a race?
In this classic episode of Things People Do, Joe and Tom get chafing tips from one of the greatest cyclists in the world. Geraint Thomas is a Tour de France winner, an Olympic gold medalist, and now podcaster, but how does he go to the toilet while riding through France at high speed? And why does he eat so much rice?
Geraint's podcast: https://podfollow.com/geraint-thomas-cycling-club
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
About Pop Music: What’s the big deal with Taylor Swift?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA
Today's guest to Mary Mandefield. She is a radio presenter and music journalist who visited us after waking up at 1am! Despite that, she was still full of energy and helped us to make Joe a bit cooler.
We ask what's the big deal with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter and she shares some of the most iconic moments in pop music history.
Find out more about Mary: https://www.instagram.com/mary.mandefield/
To get yourself a brand new Kovered bag, go to Kovered.co.uk to get 15% off with the code JOEMARLER
MANUAL are offering Things People Do listeners a discount on their procedure. Say the code JOEMARLER while booking your consultation for 10% off. Book your consultation here.
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 11, 2025 • 49min
Classic About Vets: Is it easier to operate on a mouse or a horse?
Our guest for this classic episode is Gareth Steel. He is a vet who we asked some very bizarre questions to. Such as which is the easiest animal to operate on, and what's the least erotic image you can show to a dog? It'll make sense when you hear it.
Gareth wrote a book called 'Never Work With Animals' and it's really good. Search for it now if you want a copy.
New Huel customers can get £10 off Huel with this offer for Things People Do listeners. Use code, TPD at https://huel.com/TPD (Minimum 60 pounds purchase)
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 9, 2025 • 60min
About Climate Change: Will turning off the lights really save the world?
📣 Help us improve the show by completing the Things People Do survey: https://forms.gle/8YAeybGcZXGdDrJfA
We're joined this week by Will Wilson, a listener to the show and a Climate Change Consultant. He joins us to explain what a carbon footprint is (and how big is Joe's?), if eating less meat can actually make a difference and tell us if the world is basically f**ked.
And he helps to make the show more environmentally friendly, without plunging us all into darkness.
Find more about Will here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-wilson-08b47a130?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
🌎 Will's Company: https://www.507climate.com/
New Huel customers can get £10 off Huel with this offer for Things People Do listeners. Use code, TPD at https://huel.com/TPD (Minimum 60 pounds purchase)
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 4, 2025 • 43min
Classic About Poker Players: How a pair of shoes lost him $1 million
In this classic episode, we meet professional gambler, Richard. He tells us about the bizarre world of professional poker, late nights in casinos and how a pair of shoes lost him $1million.
We’re not entirely sure it’s an appealing world for us…
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@thingspeoplepod
To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.uk
If you would like to be a guest on the show, click here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 2, 2025 • 51min
About Personal Assistants: How to manage your boss's outrageous behaviour
Our guest this week is Anna, who is a PA to Finance Executives, CEOs and all manner of demanding individuals. She tells us about the most outrageous requests she's ever had from her bosses, her impressive selection of stationary and advises how Joe Marler can become more organised in his work and personal life. You may become a more organised person just by listing to this episode, enjoy!
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
MANUAL are offering Things People Do listeners a discount on their procedure. Say the code JOEMARLER while booking your consultation for 10% off. Book your consultation here.
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 28, 2025 • 53min
Classic About Water: Are we drinking recycled wee?
In this classic episode, Joe and Tom meet Water Joe. He explains why water tastes different around the country and we do a taste test to see if it’s true. There’s also a lot of toilet talk, from recycled piss to Joe pooing in the garden.
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 26, 2025 • 55min
Out of Office Re: Things People Do
Joe and Tom are away this week on their one permitted holiday per year. So they’ve asked the team to pull together some of the best moments of the show this year.
If you’re new to the show, this is the perfect place to start.
If you’re a regular, enjoy reminiscing over these memorable moments.
We’ll be back soon!
Anna and Nev, About Caffs
India, About Celebrants
Pete Wicks, About TV Personalities
Laura, About Sheep
JJ, About Crime Scene Investigators
Louis, About Polar Explorer
“Flee”, About Pilots
Marcus, About Bus Drivers
Cate and Diggory, About Sex Education
Paul, About The Traitors
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
MANUAL are offering Things People Do listeners a discount on their procedure. Say the code JOEMARLER while booking your consultation for 10% off. Book your consultation here.
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 21, 2025 • 46min
Classic About Diamonds: Top Secret Missions and Elaborate Heists
In this classic episode, we chat to “Steve”, a diamond expert. He tells us about the top secret missions he’s involved in to transports diamonds out of the country, we ask if heists are really that common and Joe wonders if Daisy would mind if he took all her rings off her. In the name of ethics.
Thriva are on a mission to help you live better, for longer. They are offering Things People Do listeners 20% off your first blood test. Just go to thriva.co to sign up, fill out a very quick questionnaire and use the code THINGSPEOPLEDO
To watch the show on YouTube, watch here
To get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click here
On Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this link
To become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledo
To grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok
If you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.uk
Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
