The Wittering Whitehalls
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LIFE LESSONS: "Make sure you work on your left foot."
LIFE LESSONS: "Make sure you work on your left foot."
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Have you got a problem? Are you at the end of your tether? Perhaps you’d like to enlist the help of Michael & Hilary Whitehall? This podcast is your invitation to take a comfy seat in the Whitehall family home and garner their thoughts on everything from workouts to weddings, seaside towns to social media and everything in between.
Expect rants, raves, harsh truths and expletives as Hilary & Michael consider your points of view and possibly even help you solve an issue!
The Whitehalls are offering you complete access to their combined life experiences and the precious wisdom that they’ve gathered over the years, so why not take them up on it?!
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- LIFE LESSONS: "Make sure you work on your left foot." · 33 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 10Parents shouting at children on the sidelines of sport... NO. Stop. The Whitehalls have stood on many-a-touchline in their time and haven't always managed to keep a lid on it…
- Is your spouse your "best friend"? · 44 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 9You might remember that Mr & Mrs Whitehall celebrated 40 years of marriage this year, so they're well placed to respond to an Australian DL who only just tied the knot. Does the…
- LIFE LESSONS: "You'll never regret buying tour merch." · 20 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 8Parental pride... How do Mr & Mrs Whitehall channel the immense pride they have for Jack, Molly & Barney and how do they deal with the pressure that comes with it?! The Wittering…
- Mr Whitehall gets honest about... Bake Off · 46 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 7If you've come this far, you probably know that once Mr Whitehall's fire is lit, there's not much anyone can do to slow him down... This week, he's ready to give his honest…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Hate losing things? You NEED to do this..." · 26 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 6This week, a DL story reminds Mrs Whitehall of a pre-holiday drama which unfolded and nearly ruined everything! Do you hate losing things? EVERYBODY DOES! If it's really…
- Will Mr Whitehall go trick-or-treating for the FIRST TIME? · 43 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 5Halloween is a bit of a divider on this side of the Atlantic. Some people are very keen, whilst others let it pass by without a thought. Whitehall Towers is in the latter camp…
- LIFE LESSONS: "A salesman is ALWAYS selling something..." · 22 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 4The question this week is a salacious one... Kiki from NZ asks (in a nutshell) - does a local business owner want my business, OR does he want my BUSINESS? Do you follow? Don't…
- Mr Whitehall's FIRST Pumpkin Latte... · 42 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 3Is it entertaining, or is it cruel, that Mrs Whitehall and the production team deliberately seek out things which Mr Whitehall has not experienced and then force them on him?…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Trouble sleeping? TRY THIS!" · 27 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 2This week, an emailing DL wants to know whether it's possible not to worry one's self to death, as one's teenagers catapult themselves into independence... In theory, that's a…
- The time Mrs Whitehall refused to do THAT for a job... · 46 min · Temporada 13 Episódio 1Did you miss them? Of course you did! They're back. Mr & Mrs Whitehall were bursting to get back on the couch and start wittering again. To kick off series 13, a newscaster from…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Married a grump? There's probably not a lot you can do..." · 22 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 30This week, an email that seems to echo through history to a younger Mr & Mrs Whitehall. A newly married DL has been in touch, asking if Mrs Whitehall has any advice after she…
- Mrs Whitehall caught a couple "AT IT"! · 42 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 29TRIGGER WARNING: If you don't like graphic injury detail, please approach with caution! This week, a story from Canada that is hilarious and harrowing in equal parts!! Plus, Mr…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Find your community!" · 20 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 28The DL community is so wonderfully varied, with so much going on and so many experiences being had at any one time, so it's always a joy to jump into the inbox and see what's…
- Hilary Whitehall's secret for dealing with MOODY TEENS... · 41 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 27Mrs Whitehall is no stranger to corralling a moody teenager... She had three to deal with in close succession, after all. Plus, how Mr Whitehall's life could have taken a VERY…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Give leather (or pleather) jackets a chance!" · 20 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 26Have you ever worn or owned a leather jacket? Whether or not other people think it suits you, there's quite a good chance that you'll feel splendid wearing it. Give it a try…
- The shortest question the Whitehalls have EVER answered... · 44 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 25The DL's of this podcast are wonderful. The way they weave a story and allow us into every nook and cranny of their lives is fabulous. Emails are often a page or more and give…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Bidets?? Don't knock it until you've tried it!" · 24 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 24Come on then, folks... Where do we stand on bidets? It's bound to start a debate. Unsurprisingly, it's a debate that splits the WW's sofa down the middle. The Wittering…
- Actors in commercials... Michael & Hilary reveal the truth! · 41 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 23Back in the day, it might not have done an actor's career much good to star in a commercial, but why has that changed and what went on behind the scenes when the deals were being…
- LIFE LESSONS: "This maths trick will BLOW YOUR MIND." · 19 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 22Mind. Blown. Those are the words of Mrs Whitehall this week. DL Callum learned something whilst helping his daughter with maths homework and he's shared something which he had to…
- Nigel the puppy is still VERY naughty... · 39 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 21Nigel, though a sweet little chap, is very naughty indeed... For the second week in a row, he was allowed into the podcast recording and proved quite a challenge. Away from his…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Your parents might be right... But that doesn't mean you should listen to them." · 26 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 20Did you ignore advice from your elders in your youth? Perhaps your still enjoying your youth... Do you take parental wisdom well? Mr & Mrs Whitehall have a few thoughts for a DL…
- My Dad's table manners are VILE... · 39 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 19It can almost be guaranteed that the way this DL's Dad eats his dinner is unique. Surely, nobody else on Earth does it this way?? Plus, an inflatable bath (how does that actually…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Buying presents for kids? They HAVE to be the same!" · 18 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 18Whether it's your own children, grand-children, nieces, nephews or kids of friends, there are huge mistakes that can be made if you're buying them presents. Is it the same thing?…
- The Whitehall cure for PASSIVE AGGRESSION! · 43 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 17If someone's getting sassy with you, it's best to be sure. How easy is that if the person in question is employing passive aggression? Needless to say, Mr & Mrs Whitehall come at…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Don't overthink it." · 20 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 16There's been a lot of back and forth over the 'shoes on / shoes off' inside the house issue, lately. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of feelings DL's seem to have on it, you…
- I'm struggling to find love... Please help! · 47 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 15This is exactly why this podcast started in the first place!!! A darling DL needs some sage advice and they've come to the best place for it. Plus, a celeb-studded family outing…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Lay out the ground rules FIRST." · 16 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 14This week, a DL has a very complicated and potentially embarrassing social situation to navigate... They're off to Romania, with absolutely no idea of what's going to happen when…
- Do THIS to guarantee good weather! · 46 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 13The Wittering Whitehalls are here to help you and sometimes, that help or advice might be a little out of left field, but maybe it's worth a go! Got a special day coming up? Need…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Put your f***ing phone down!" · 26 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 12Hands up if you constantly pick your mobile phone up, for absolutely NO REASON whatsoever and start scrolling through trash... This week's DL has recognised this in themselves…
- My Husband Wants To Watch The Final... On Our 30th Wedding Anniversary! · 46 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 11There's been *quite* a bit a of football on lately and this week, a DL has a question: Should I make my husband miss the World Cup Final, so that we can celebrate a milestone…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Mother-in-laws? Be gentle..." · 23 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 10It's a sensitive, age-old and often problematic topic this week. A DL is sick to the back teeth of her Mother-in-law's 'helpful advice.' If you've got something to say, or a way…
- My Dad is OBSESSED with tracking updates... · 43 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 9For whatever reason, the inbox was overflowing with emails from DL's claiming 'my Dad this' and 'my Dad that'. It meant there was nothing else for it... A Dad special! And in…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Just be nice to people in retail!" · 20 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 8How do we feel about keen sales staff? This weeks lesson is all about remembering to be patient and kind... They've got a job to do! That said, if you do get annoyed by this sort…
- Stop it, Donald Trump... · 43 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 7Mrs Whitehall gets very nervous when Mr Whitehall winds himself up to start talking about politics... That's exactly what's happened this week and he is NOT holding back. Once…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Electric car owners need your help!" · 25 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 6You may or may not have access to an electric car. You may or may not WANT access. You also, may or may not have friends or relatives who have chosen an electric car. In any…
- A DL Party on hottest day of the year... · 49 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 5We did it! It happened! DL Sally from Melbourne came to London and we threw a party in her honour!! In other news, Mrs Whitehall’s morning bike ride down the King's Road ended…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Doom scrolling? Here's what you need..." · 22 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 4The DL's are nothing if not diligent and this week, one particular DL is in touch with a life lesson of their very own and you might well want to try this for yourself!…
- My landlord is moving in next door... HELP! · 46 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 3There's almost nothing that The Wittering Whitehalls can't help you with... But how on Earth can they help a listener whose landlord is about to become their neighbour! Plus, Mr…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Hairspray has MANY uses." · 20 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 2As a Dear Listener of The Wittering Whitehalls, you MUST love a household item hack... If you don't, you're about to learn a few, regardless. Grease spots? GONE. Ink stains? NO…
- Some sad news... · 42 min · Temporada 12 Episódio 1TRIGGER WARNING: Today's episode deals with the loss of a family pet. There's a lot to take in today. Firstly, The Wittering Whitehalls are back, which is FAB! Unfortunately…
- The Inaugural DL Do! · 2 min · Temporada 11Would you like to join Mr & Mrs Whitehall for a LIVE podcast record? Then why don't you?! On Tuesday 26th May at 6pm, you can join DL Sally from Melbourne's DL party at 21Soho in…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Paint it black!" (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!) · 24 min · Temporada 11 Episódio 16So, for the final outing of series 11, Dr Oscar Duke is still on hand and still expertly answering your questions, wherever he can, between Mr Whitehall's rants and raves. In…
- Amsterdam Studies, Red Wine & Lying (with special guest Dr Oscar Duke!) · 48 min · Temporada 11 Episódio 15It’s that time of the series already! Mr & Mrs Whitehall are thrilled to welcome Dr Oscar Duke onto the blue sofa at Whitehall Towers to put your questions to him (not to mention…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Get a professional." · 24 min · Temporada 11Mrs Whitehall is all for you going and learning something new, but if you fancy fitting new brakes to your car and you haven't got a CLUE what you're doing, think again. Mr…
- Jack's Wedding, The Jumbo Jet & Still Teaching At 90 · 41 min · Temporada 11 Episódio 14In any relationship, you’re going to find that recollections vary when it comes to telling a good story… When you’ve been married for 40 years, there can be huge gaps in the…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Get it done." · 28 min · Temporada 11There's an air of chaos and urgency at Whitehall Towers and it all feeds into this weeks Life Lesson. How good are you at completing tasks? Do you procrastinate or face it head…
- Ruby, Ruby, Ruby! · 47 min · Temporada 11 Episódio 13Mrs Whitehall has gone on about the ruby for ALMOST as long as she went on about meeting Jamie Vardy.... But, has it happened? Did Mr Whitehall do good?! Plus... Why turning 30…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Let them find their own way." · 19 min · Temporada 11We're at the school gates and things are getting awkward for this weeks DL... It's one thing dealing with kids, but how are you supposed to deal with their parents?! You can…
- Andrew Castle, All Inclusive Value & Owning Up · 42 min · Temporada 11 Episódio 12Mr & Mrs Whitehall met Andrew Castle this week and apparently Mrs Whitehall was a BIG fan. Plus, what to do in an incredibly embarrassing situation and why an all inclusive…
- LIFE LESSONS: "Believe in yourself!" · 22 min · Temporada 11You'll NEVER guess who used to own Whitehall Towers... How has this only just come out now?! Play a game with yourself and have a guess before you listen. This week, a DL needs…
