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Tom Read Wilson is joined by guests from around the UK (and beyond!) as he explores the fascinating world of local lingo, everyday slang, accents, and words. What unique phrases define your hometown? Tom, with the help of celebrity guests and listeners, is on a mission to discover them all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 22, 2020 • 24min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Sian Gibson
This week, Tom chews the fat with the lovely Sian Gibson. From growing up in Mold, lying on her CV and explaining what a cwtch is (hint: it'll be your new favourite word). Listening to these two will warm your heart and pass the time in the easiest way - make sure you tune in. Download and as always, please share your love and kind words - it means the world!. Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2020 • 24min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Ashley Banjo
This week Tom catches up with the dancing sensation, Ashley Banjo. As Tom struggles to compose himself in front of his secret crush, Ashley explains Banjo-isms, Diversity-isms and forgets more dance moves than the average person will ever know.Please note, Ashley was rehearsing for an upcoming tour and the studio was a little echoy!Listen in and share your love and kind words - it means the world!. Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2020 • 33min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Alan Carr
We're back like we never left! Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Tom Read Wilson has words with... thank you for coming back. This week Tom speaks to national treasure, Alan Carr. This chatty man will regale you with tales of diva behaviour, how he met his husband and pick apart some Northampton-isms. From start to finish you'll be chuckling, so make sure you're ready for something light hearted and fun - perfect for a rainy day! Please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2020 • 3min
Series 2 Trailer
Let us take you on a lexical journey with highlights from our first ten episodes of Tom Read Wilson has words with... With episodes featuring Angela Scanlon, Lloyd Griffith, Charlotte Crosby, Luke Kempner, Stephen Bailey, Radzi Chinyanganya, Paul Carrick Brunson, Baga Chipz, Harriet Thorpe and Paul Chuckle! If you haven't already, take a listen to Series 1 and stay tuned for Episode 1 of Series 2 on Wednesday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2020 • 24min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Chuckle
It's the Season 1 finale episode - we made it! As a reward, Tom speaks to a man that need no introduction, one half of the nations most beloved comedy duo... it's Paul Chuckle! Hear about The Chuckle Brothers story growing up, get nostalgic with childhood memories and find out how they came up with the famous phrase 'to me, to you'.From start to finish, this weeks episode will give you a little warm feeling inside.There will be no lengthy break between seasons so do stay tuned for some wordy goodness next week.If you have enjoyed this series so far, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2020 • 25min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Harriet Thorpe
From London to Hollywood, this week's guest has lived a life like something out of the movies. She's graced the stage and the screens - she's Absolutely Fabulous *wink*! Why is it called the Green Room? Wonder no more. Harriet Thorpe and Tom Read Wilson have all the theatre terminology your heart could desire in this weeks episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2020 • 23min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Baga Chipz
What's one way to make PRIDE month 'much better'? Having words with a Ru girl of course! RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner up, Baga Chipz, joins Tom this week to talk about rubbing shoulders with celebrities and life growing up in the black country. We ask "how am ya?" and wonder what a 'bab' is? To round up, Tom makes sense of some well known drag phrases. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2020 • 29min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Carrick Brunson
Celebs Go Dating's resident love guru, entrepreneur and author, Paul Carrick Brunson catches up with his long-time friend, Tom about plantations in America and the longer term effects on African-American surnames, 'The Vital Vs' and the birth of Hip-Hop culture. We also hear about the words used in Jamaica, Queens, where 'bad' means good, 'wack' means bad and 'dope' is not what you think it is.In support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Tom would also like to draw attention to the 'Minnesota Freedom Fund', if you can donate and assist the change you wish to see in the world, click here - https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/frequently-asked-questions.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2020 • 22min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Radzi Chinyanganya
TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya chats with Tom about the lingo and phrases of his hometown Wolverhampton such as 'Owamya?', 'a bab', 'bostin', and 'clarting about'. We also hear about the words used at home with a Scottish mum and a Zimbabwean dad, the 'heel' of the bread, and why 'Peaky Blinders' get the midlands so wrong. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more! Any Wolverhampton phrases to add to the list? We would love to hear from you in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27, 2020 • 25min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Stephen Bailey
Stephen Bailey talks with Tom about the Manchester phrases he grew up with such a 'chippy tips', 'our kid', 'mad for it', 'strike', 'mither', and a 'chip muffin'They also talk about the technicalities of when 'tea' is, pick apart when slang is homophobic or not, and talk about chips and gravy. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more! Any phrases to add to the list? We would love to hear from you in the comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.