

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.
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May 13, 2025 • 55min
About Bus Drivers: Low bridges, drunk passengers and how hard is it to actually park one?
How have we not had a bus driver on in 4 years? We hear you ask. Well we've been keeping it up our sleeve until the right one came along... enter Marcus, who drives the 241 London bus between Stratford City and Silvertown. He's here to answer every question you've ever wanted to know about buses... how hard is it to park one? Do they hate cyclists? What happens when you come up against a low bridge? And what happens if someone is sick on your bus? This one is a classic in the making, enjoy.
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park this Sunday in Marlow! tickets here ☀️
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 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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May 8, 2025 • 40min
Classic About Paramedics: How fast can you actually drive with blue lights on?
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️
This is a classic Things People Do from way way back in the day. Today, Joe and Tom meet Steve Pawley who's a paramedic from Bristol. He tells us all about his day to day saving lives, the worst injuries he has ever seen, and how fast you can actually drive an ambulance with the blue lights on!
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 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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May 6, 2025 • 57min
About Blacksmiths: Are 3D printers killing traditional crafts?
Have we found the oldest profession in the world? Yes we have... our guest today is Ian, who is a Blacksmith, a job which first dates back to over 5000 years ago. He is a master of his craft, who spends his days at his forge, heating metal to ridiculous temperatures, and shaping them into beautiful and practical things. He also makes random things like medieval guillotines, metal flowers, and ornate iron gates. The good news is, Ian still has all 10 fingers, which after listening to this episode, will surprise you.
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️
To find out more about Ian and his work, click here
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 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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May 1, 2025 • 48min
About Traffic Lights: Do they all have secret hidden cameras?
There are some big questions asked in this episode. Do traffic lights actually turn green if you flash at them? Are they all secretly harbouring hidden cameras? And is there one giant control room that turns all the lights red? Today we're joined by Sam, who is a traffic light engineer, and is here to confirm or deny all the myths about them. We all experience traffic lights on a day to day basis... but how often are we actually sat on red? You're about to find out.
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️
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 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

Apr 29, 2025 • 54min
About Sheep: Are they actually more intelligent than we think?
Our guest this week is Laura, who is a Shepherdess from the Scottish Highlands. Well actually she's from Essex, but she moved up there and discovered a love of herding sheep. She literally know's everything there is to know about sheep, and she can even talk to them! A lot of this episode is Joe baa'ing in different accents, and debating whether he could actually become a sheep shearer. Just your average TPD episode then really...
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️
For the best sheep chat in the business, listen to Laura's podcast here
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 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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Apr 25, 2025 • 41min
Classic About Ice Cream: Joe's extreme reaction to horseradish flavoured gelato
Summer is almost here, which means one thing - Ice Cream. But would you eat horseradish ice cream? Joe does, in this classic episode from 4 years ago, amongst many other weird and wonderful flavours. We ask all the big questions like is ice cream actually bad for you? What is the proper way to eat it, cone or cup? And why does ice cream have eggs in it? Go grab yourself a tub, and enjoy.☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️To listen to Pete's Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson, click hereIf you would like to be a guest on the show, click hereTo get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click hereOn Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this linkTo become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledoTo grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokIf you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.ukMusic courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 2025 • 58min
About TV Personalities: How did Pete Wicks outsell Justin Bieber?
We've got Pete Wicks on the show this week, and he's quite simply one of our favourite guests we've ever had. He's here to explain what a 'TV Personality' is, and why it is a ridiculous "job". He does have some quite useful tips on how to successfully stay famous though, how to sell out the O2 with a podcast, and crucially how to get an invite to The BRIT Awards and every other celebrity after party. Joe spends a lot of this episode taking notes... ☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️To listen to Pete's Staying Relevant podcast with Sam Thompson, click hereIf you would like to be a guest on the show, click hereTo get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click hereOn Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this linkTo become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledoTo grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokIf you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.ukMusic courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 44min
Classic About Sleep: How many hours do you actually need?
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️We're going back to one of the very first episodes of Things People Do today, and it's a huge topic. Our guest is sleep expert James Wilson, and he is here to answer everything we've ever wanted to know about sleep... why do we need it? How much should we be sleeping? Are naps actually good for you? To find our more about Irita, give her a follow on Instagram hereTo get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.ukIf you would like to be a guest on the show, click hereTo get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click hereOn Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this linkTo become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledoTo grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokIf you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.ukMusic courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 16, 2025 • 56min
About Antiques: Could your IKEA furniture be worth MILLIONS?
☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️Finally, a legit episode where Joe could have brought his Gavel... and he forgot it. Never mind, because our guest today is Irita Marriott, who is an auctioneer and former antiques dealer! She has seen many a bidding war in her time, and is here to tell us if random items you have in your house are actually worth anything, and about how antiques fairs work. If you're a fan of car boot sales (who isn't?), then this is the episode for you...To find our more about Irita, give her a follow on Instagram hereTo get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.ukIf you would like to be a guest on the show, click hereTo get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click hereOn Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this linkTo become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledoTo grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokIf you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.ukMusic courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 52min
Brighton Q&A Special: What farm animal best describes Joe?
What happens when the plan goes out of the window at a live show? You improvise. Luckily, the audience in Brighton were phenomenal, so when our guest was unable to make the second half, we were armed with a series of spectacular and ludicrous questions for Joe and Tom to delve into, such as 'what would Joe rather give up, sex or Padel?'. Good job Joe's wife wasn't in the audience for the answer...☀️Come and see us at Pub in the Park on 18th May (Marlow) or 1st June (London)! Get your tickets here ☀️To get in touch with us, email joe@crowdnetwork.co.ukIf you would like to be a guest on the show, click hereTo get ad-free and longer episodes on Apple, hit the 'grow the show' button or click hereOn Spotify you can subscribe for £1 a week by clicking this linkTo become an official sponsor, go to Patreon.com/thingspeopledoTo grow the show on socials, look for @thingspeoplepod on Instagram, Twitter and TikTokIf you'd like to enquire about commercial partnerships with our podcast, email Ryan Bailey ryanb@crowdnetwork.co.ukMusic courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


