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Over-bored

By David

'The inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment ’
An in depth yet light hearted look at the week’s headlines, Pubmaster - our listener versus presenter quiz. ‘Coffee break chats’ - our relaxed interviews with fascinating people and lots of fun and discussion.
We interview a wide range of fascinating people involved in all aspects of Entertainment , Travel, Leisure and holidays.
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Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 4 - the life of a Cruise Director.

Over-boredAug 14, 2020

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Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 8 Finale

Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 8 Finale

Over-bored podcast, Series 4, Episode 8. The finale. This week we ask Why are TikTok crazes bad for you?, Should you mix business with pleasure? What funny moments can occur when you do not know foreign slang words ?. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Jun 20, 202136:30
Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 7

Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 7

Over-bored podcast, Series 4, Episode 7. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. This week we ask What did we do as kids, that kids cannot do now?, Do you swear more and more? Where is the best place to live in the world?, and why is football worse than serious addictions?. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Jun 12, 202135:29
Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 6

Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 6

Over-bored podcast,  Series 4, Episode 6. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we revisit  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. This week we dask 'Is there any loyalty left in employees?', Should Father's day be banned? Can old actors have naked love scenes?, and who would you want to run your country?. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Jun 05, 202138:21
Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 5

Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 5

Over-bored podcast,  Series 4, Episode 5. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we revisit  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. This week we discuss 'why people get so offended over everything', how old do you want to live anyway? Podcasts, and anti-vaxers. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

May 28, 202135:50
Over-bored podcast, Series 4, Episode 4

Over-bored podcast, Series 4, Episode 4

Over-bored podcast,  Series 4, Episode 4. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we revisit  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. This week we discuss 'what would you do if you were to change career', the joy or not of hugging, Tourist vaccination destination, and road rage. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

May 14, 202127:10
Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 3: Bethany Clift interview

Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 3: Bethany Clift interview

Over-bored podcast,  Series 4, Episode 3. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. This week we have a real scoop, an interview with the author of the book 'Last one at the party', Bethany Clift. The book is soon to be a Ridley Scott made film.  This episode we also revisit  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. This week we discuss the resurgence of the leisure industry, heights, hangovers and nonuplets. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

May 07, 202140:23
Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 2

Over-bored podcast, Series 4 Episode 2

Over-bored podcast,  Series 4, Episode 2. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we revisit  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. This week we discuss the resurgence of the travel industry, gardening, Shaquille O'Neal, we telephone superstar Cher, internet trolls and back gates. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of A cornflake - the global entertainment quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Apr 30, 202136:59
Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 1

Over-bored podcast, Season 4 Episode 1

Over-bored podcast Series 4 opener. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. Ben and Dave are back after a long and unexpected break since Christmas to recap on the past few months off air.  Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Apr 23, 202135:46
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 8 - the Christmas special

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 8 - the Christmas special

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 8. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode  we have some festive fun with jokes and messages from around the world. We ask what is the ultimate Christmas dinner? How do you survive Christmas when the family visit? Dave takes the Christmas quiz for charity plus the further adventures of Cornflake. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Dec 18, 202034:58
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 7. featuring Vienna (Wei-ler Gan)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 7. featuring Vienna (Wei-ler Gan)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 7. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode Our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the city of Vienna in Austria, and Wei-Let Gan gives us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features Did You See?, ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. This week's 'If I were not upon the stage' talks to David Keogh. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast
Dec 11, 202032:58
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 6. featuring Christchurch (Hellen Davis)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 6. featuring Christchurch (Hellen Davis)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 6. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode Our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the city of Christchurch in New Zealand, and Hellen Davis give us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features Did You See?, ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast
Dec 05, 202031:47
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 5 featuring Paris (Melissa Hardoin)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 5 featuring Paris (Melissa Hardoin)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 5. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode  ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’ plus Our Indian food designer Ben features another recipe in ‘bhajis and breasts' and our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the city of Paris, and Melissa Hardoin give us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features Did You See?,  ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Nov 27, 202040:15
Over-bored podcast, Series 3 Episode 4, featuring Limassol (Jo Christodoulou)

Over-bored podcast, Series 3 Episode 4, featuring Limassol (Jo Christodoulou)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 4. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we revisit features ‘If I was not upon the stage’ where we visit members of the arts who have  had find new jobs, also ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. Our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the Cypriot city of Limassol, and Jo Christodoulou gives us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast

Nov 20, 202032:21
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 3 featuring Amsterdam (Melinda and Mieke)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 3 featuring Amsterdam (Melinda and Mieke)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 3. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’ plus Our Indian food designer Ben features another recipe in ‘bhajis and breasts' and our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the city of Amsterdam, and Mieke Bakker and Melinda Szabo give us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features Did You See?, ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast
Nov 13, 202040:56
Over-bored podcast, Season 3, Episode 2 featuring Melbourne (Caitlyn O’Dowd)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3, Episode 2 featuring Melbourne (Caitlyn O’Dowd)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 2. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we introduce new features ‘If I was not upon the stage’ where we visit members of the arts who have had find new jobs, also ‘the ramblings of a robust but delicate middle age flower’. Our alternative international cook 'our man in Las Pinas' prepares something appealing for the kids and our main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the Australian city of Melbourne, and Caitlyn O'Dowd gives us a local insight and whistle stop tour. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast
Nov 06, 202028:53
Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 1 featuring Palma de Mallorca (David Parker)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 1 featuring Palma de Mallorca (David Parker)

Over-bored podcast, Season 3 Episode 1. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we ask ‘Would you get a tattoo of your own face on your own body?’, ‘Is the future of waiter service robotic?’and ‘Why do politicians never answer the given question?'
Our new features ‘Bhajis and breasts’ sees Ben give a delicious recipe for Indo-Chinese sweet and sour chicken. Our new main feature ‘2 days, 1 City’ this week visits the beautiful Island of Mallorca and the city of Palma, and David Parker gives us a local insight and whistle stop tour.
Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of cornflake - the global travel quiz’, ‘Did You See’- our review of the week’s more obscure headlines, and Etymology corner-lifting the lid on well known words and phrases.
Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: Overbored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast
Oct 30, 202039:07
Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 9 featuring Matthew Earley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 9 featuring Matthew Earley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 9. The inside scoop into the World of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we ask ‘Would you report your neighbours for breaking the rules?’, ‘What happens to money donated to charity?’ and ‘What is modern music all about?’. Our Coffee break chat sees us catch up with established and successful actor Matthew Earley to find out about all things in the acting world. Plus regular features ‘The further adventures of Cornflake - the global travel quiz’, “Did You See” - our review of the week’s more obscure headlines, and Etymology corner - lifting the lid on well known words and phrases.

Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast, and on twitter: OverBored5, on instagram: overboredpodcast.

Tony Hallsworth music available at : https://tonyhallsworth.bandcamp.com/album/just-for-me

Sep 18, 202045:40
Over-bored podcast ,Season 2, Episode 8 featuring Pubmaster with Debra Thomas

Over-bored podcast ,Season 2, Episode 8 featuring Pubmaster with Debra Thomas

Over-bored podcast ,Season 2, Episode 8. The inside scoop into the World of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. In this episode we ask 'What do the English government’s new laws mean?’, we also discuss Disney Cruise lines announcement regarding future occupancy numbers, Is the price of childcare too high in the UK compared to the rest of Europe?. Returning this week is our visit to the pub for the quiz ‘Pubmaster’, when it is Debra Thomas who is the challenger to make it an England versus Wales challenge. Plus regular features “Did You See’- our look at the week’s more obscure headlines, Etymology corner - we lift the lid on well known expressions and phrases, and ‘the further adventures of Cornflake’ - our global travel quiz feature. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast and on Twitter: OverBored5, on Instagram: overboredpodcast.

Sep 11, 202034:49
Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 7 featuring Hafsa Idrees
Sep 04, 202041:14
Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 6 featuring Mark Stanley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 6 featuring Mark Stanley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 6. The inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment. This week we ask “Do you feel lost in a constant Vortex of Confusion?” regarding the current worldwide situation, “Are you starting to wonder what you should do if your tourism job no longer exists?”. Our ‘Coffee Break chat’ features a man who moved his entire family to Mallorca to set up a restaurant. Mark Stanley (interviewed July 2020) lifts the lid on Balearic tourism in 2020, how to attract the tourists back, and life in the paradise sunshine isle. Plus regular features like ‘The further adventures of Cornflake’. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook:@overboredpodcast and on twitter:@OverBored5
Aug 28, 202049:37
Over-bored podcast - Trailer for Series 2 Episode 6

Over-bored podcast - Trailer for Series 2 Episode 6

A one minute trailer for Series 2, Episode 6 of the over-bored podcast, the inside scoop into the world of Travel, Tourism and Entertainment!!

Aug 28, 202000:59
Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 5 - Pubmaster with Michael Landmesser

Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 5 - Pubmaster with Michael Landmesser

Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 5. The inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment. This week we ponder over Why Cruise bookings are UP? for 2021, How the rising prices of everything are getting us down, and ask the question Should obese people get free medical treatment? in our impertinent look at the week’s headlines “Did You See?”; we ask you to work out where in the world is Cornflake in “The further adventures of Cornflake”; and the popular German comedian Michael Landmesser features as he challenges Ben’s general knowledge in the “Pubmaster” challenge. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook:@overboredpodcast, on twitter: @OverBored5 and at our Website :Over-bored.com

Aug 22, 202042:58
Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 4 - the life of a Cruise Director.

Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 4 - the life of a Cruise Director.

Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 4. The inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment. This week a fascinating delve into the life of a Cruise Director leading a huge department on a cruise ship with thousands of guests as we talk to 5 Cruise Directors (Gavin Carroll, Stephen Guy, Stein Dyb, Benne Bennison and Richard Sykes) on our coffee break chat. Plus our usual review of the week’s headlines in "Did You See?” and our global travel competition ‘The further adventures of Cornflake’. Contact us at Over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast and on twitter: @OverBored5

Aug 14, 202038:32
Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 3. featuring Pubmaster with Sarah Ward

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 3. featuring Pubmaster with Sarah Ward

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 3. The new series of the podcast continues with the inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment. This week another ‘Pubmaster’ - our version of the pub quiz when a listener will challenge Ben on air, and we invite our regular features back like ‘Did You See?’ - our review of some of the quirkier headlines of the week and ‘The further adventures of Cornflake’ - our global competition to test your geography knowledge. This week  our contestant who gets to see if he can challenge Ben is Sarah Ward from Cornwall, U.K. Contact us at over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast and on twitter: @OverBored5

Aug 08, 202036:17
Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 2 with Matt Williams

Over-bored podcast, Series 2 Episode 2 with Matt Williams

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 2. The podcast with the inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment. This week ‘Have you been affected with the recent new quarantine regulations across Europe when either planning or taking a holiday?’ - hear how Ben literally nearly explodes as he may have to cancel his holiday or lose all his money!! Plus ‘Face Masks’ - how safe are they, and which one should you use?? plus  our regular features back like ‘Did You See?’ - our review of some of the quirkier headlines of the week and ‘The further adventures of Cornflake’ - our global competition to test your geography knowledge. This week we are delighted to have Head of Entertainment for Warner Leisure hotels’ Matt Williams on the show,  Contact us at over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast and on twitter: @OverBored5

Aug 01, 202043:57
Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 1 featuring Guinness World Records’ Alan Pixsley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2, Episode 1 featuring Guinness World Records’ Alan Pixsley

Over-bored podcast, Season 2 Episode 1. Welcome to the new series of the podcast with the inside scoop into the world of travel, tourism and entertainment. In this new series we welcome new features ‘Coffee break chats’ - a relaxed interview with someone with a great story; ‘Pubmaster’ - our version of the pub quiz when a listener will challenge Ben on air, and we invite our regular features back like ‘Did You See?’ - our review of some of the quirkier headlines of the week and ‘The further adventures of Cornflake’ - our global competition to test your geography knowledge. This week we are delighted to have Guinness World Records’ Alan Pixsley on the show, and our contestant who gets to see if he can challenge Ben is Doug Thornton from Virginia, U.S.A. Contact us at over-bored.com, on facebook: @overboredpodcast and on twitter: @OverBored5

Jul 25, 202054:37
Over-bored podcast, episode 9 - season end
Jun 27, 202041:11
Over-bored podcast, episode 8 - Smile!!!

Over-bored podcast, episode 8 - Smile!!!

Episode 8. The inside scoop into the world of travel and tourism. In depth yet light hearted and thought provoking. This week a look at the headlines across the globe, the isolation irritations, our ever popular global geography quiz feature ’Where’s Cornflake’ and also we look at one of our listener’s isolation songs. Join us on Facebook: @overboredpodcast; Twitter @overbored5 or on our website over-bored.com

Jun 20, 202038:16
Over-bored podcast, episode 7 with Tread the Globe and Dr Paul Johnson
Jun 13, 202055:35
Over-bored Episode 6, Part 2 of our mental health special features mind health professionals

Over-bored Episode 6, Part 2 of our mental health special features mind health professionals

'The Inside scoop into the world of Travel and Tourism’. Mental health awareness is more important now than ever, and this week we help the world care a little about themselves. We have input from Clinical Psychologist Dr Pennie Blackburn and Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mindfulness coach Lesley Wells joins us to help make sense of the transition as the lockdown eases a little. Plus all the regular features and discussion including the continuing adventures of Cornflake, Did You See? & the Isolation songs.

Jun 06, 202054:15
Over-bored podcast, episode 4 with special guest Claudia Zsarnoczay
Jun 05, 202051:60
Over-bored.com Episode 5. Part 1 of our mental health special features Tim Ames

Over-bored.com Episode 5. Part 1 of our mental health special features Tim Ames

The inside scoop into the world of travel and tourism. Mental health awareness is increasingly important and this week we address how important it is for companies to look after their crew. Also a special interview with International cabaret artist Tim Ames. Plus all the regular laughter and discussion including the continuing adventures of Cornflake the cat, Did you see? and the isolation songs.
May 30, 202045:52
Over-bored podcast, Episode 3 with Special guest Maria Mustapic
May 16, 202041:17
Over-bored podcast, episode 2 with special guest Mathias Van Dort
May 09, 202049:44
Over-bored episode 1 , with special guest Darren Collins
May 02, 202047:20
Over-bored! The pilot

Over-bored! The pilot

An alternative to media reports, Over-bored! concentrates on a look at the Travel,Leisure, Holiday and Entertainment industry from within it. Recorded by crew, and looking at life off the ships whilst we wait to re-start, what will happen next? and how we are keeping busy. O0:00 Intro. 02:48 Typical day in isolation. 09:23 The return of the Cruise market. 21:24 The effect on the crew. 27:52 Guest feedback. 36:24 The hand shake. 44:49 Isolation songs. 52:20 Outro , thanks to Hafsa Idrees for artwork
Apr 23, 202052:54