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A Wastetime Odyssey

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -

A Wastetime Odyssey is a weekly audio magazine show haphazardly thrown together using shallow research. Plug in on the move and keep (somewhat) up to date with the latest health tips, mildly interesting stories and other stuff you won't care about. If you enjoy the ramblings of ill-informed people contained within a podcast that lacks any sort of coherence or identity, you're in the right place!

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Episodes

Season 3: Episode 8: Unlucky for Some

May 26, 2020 20:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this week's episode of A Wastetime Odyssey, Dan takes a shallow dive into Bahrain in Country Files and fancies his chances against the Lottery Curse in A List of Things. Mungo takes us into the world of controversial celeb moments in this weeks Take Your Pick and his favorite band ever takes center stage for are these lyrics real: Kiss. 

Season 3: Episode 7 - Your Lockdown Escape

May 04, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode, we have quick facts about twins, when quarantine began, how food lies, the self-owned tree and where you won't be urinating at the end of a night. Danny tells us random stories about the Criminal Conman Mastermind, who sold the Eiffel Tower twice and then some, and about the Father of Science & Technology Intelligence. Mungo hosts Taakkkee Yooouuurrrr PiiIIiiIIiickkk which includes Susan Boyle, Ed Balls, Katie Price and Paul Gascoigne. Followed by Are These Lyrics Real whic...

Season 3: Episode 6: Wastetime and Save Lives

April 19, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

In this week's episode of A Wastetime Odyssey, Dan and Mungo keep you entertained during the lockdown. We learn about the King of the World, Frederick II, with Mungo's Random Story. Danny tries to guess how celebrities got arrested in Take your Pick. We carry on with Country File with the first of the B's and Danny shows us how conspiracies can actually be true. 

Season 3: Episode 5: Chicks, Thugs and Toilet Roll.

April 03, 2020 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Country file finds itself at the end of 'A'  with Azerbaijan and a deep dive into muddy volcanoes and the smell of egg. "Take Your Pick" cements itself as a segment with a paparazzi focused instalment. "A List of Things" returns with a clucking mad episode and the union jack wearing pop god takes centre stage for "Are Deez Lyrics". (#notstormzy) You're not doing anything so listen to it!

Season 3: Episode 4 - The Rise and Fall of Charlotte the Chicken

March 12, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MB

This week, Mungo takes a deep dive into soaps and Ofcom complaints in a brand new segment. Dan explores Austria in country files and somehow manages to crowbar in his alter ego and critically acclaimed rap group The Dungeon Boys. My Chemical Romance takes center stage for "Are Deez Lyrics Real?" and another member of the royal family finds himself under scrutiny from Conspiracy Corner. It's all happening.

Season 3: Episode 3 - Wine Tasted & Time Wasted

March 05, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

The ongoing joke about the podcast being poorly prepared for is perpetuated as Dan and Mungo fumble their way through the third installment of this season, soon after finishing the recording of the previous episode and a bottle of wine. Dan tiptoes around Australia in this week's country file as not to disgruntle his better half, whilst Mungo gives him another easy way to burn those unwanted fat rolls. There’s also Are Deez Lyrics Real and A List of Things!

Season 3: Episode 2 - Swift, Stalin and Short Lived Marriages

February 27, 2020 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

This week's Country files lands on Armenia as Dan systematically works through the alphabet and Mungo gives all fitness nerds a reason to pop down to their local stationery store! Your heart will skip a beat in this weeks Are Deez Lyrics Reals whilst Celebrity Gossip delves into the world of Taylor Swifts Dad, mediums and bad break ups. You’d be a fool to listen, but we’ll love you for it! 

Season 3: Episode 1 - It Takes Two To Fandango

February 13, 2020 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

Light the scented candles, as the boys are back. With the fat trimmed from the name, and a meditation guide to start, it’s a brand new experience. Be sure to pack your passport as we send you off to South America in this week’s Country Files.  Celeb gossip? Check! Are Deez Lyrics Real? Check! A brand new underdeveloped segment without a jingle? You better believe it. Let’s go! 

Season 2: Episode 15 - XMAS SPECIAL!!!

December 25, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

You thought there was nothing worse than spending Christmas alone. You thought wrong. Listen to our new chrimbo episode full of sinister festive facts, Santa segments and the true nativity story. Merry Christmas!

Season 2: Episode 14 - UNTITLED

December 22, 2019 20:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

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Season 2: Episode 13 - My Teas Gone Cold and I'm Wondering Why....

December 11, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Despite looking and feeling like the inside of a rat's anal passage, Mungo's love for Dido is  as strong now as it ever was in this weeks "Are Deez Lyrics Real?".  Dan looks at the Paris of Africa, situated in Angola, in this week Country Files! Dan also shows us what is really going on at CERN. Listen at your own risk! (but please listen - take the risk, we need the listens)

Season 2: Episode 13

December 11, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

Season 2: Episode 12 - Algeria and Fat Ronaldo

December 05, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Mungo finally tells us all about Algeria, which fans have been screaming for in this week's country files. Dan unveils the truth behind the FIFA World Cup in 1998 - And Kim Jong Sung, with the help of Dorey Toa, takes on the clones in this weeks Divas and Dives!  

Season 2: Episode 12 -

December 05, 2019 22:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

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Season 2: Episode 11 - “I’m a Royal, Get Me TF Out Of Here!”

November 27, 2019 21:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MB

"Mungo decides to take on country files as it lands on Andora, and gives a detailed description of how to get there and why not to. Dan dabbles in celeb gossip which provides us with a much needed update on Wagatha Christie" and addresses THE huge paedo royal elephant in the room. Oh, and the first instalment of Divas and Dives is thrust upon the listeners, whether they like or not.”

Season 2: Episode 10 - UNTITLED

November 21, 2019 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

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Season 2: Episode 10 – “Same Stage, Different Day”

November 21, 2019 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

“Mungo takes a deep dive into the musical careers of actors/comedians, and Dan talks about the culture and countryside of Albania. We challenge the listeners to not fall asleep or skip this the new section in which Dan helps Mungo and Alex build their Characters for Divas and Dives.” Some music by https://www.bensound.com/

Season 2: Episode 9 - Untitled

November 17, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

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Season 2: Episode 9 - Fag Ash Breath and the Taliban

November 17, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MB

Dan details all that is fun and interesting about Afghanistan in a brand new segment, whilst Mungo fails miserably at keeping the podcast apolitical in the return of health benefits. But fear not, there’s enough to take you away from Brexit with talks of a sex hungry Britain;s Got Talent performers and a tenant who is worse at looking after a property, than she is at oral sex. There’s always time to waste folks, so waste away.

Season 2: Episode 8 - The Ballad of Bad Jelly

October 30, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

Dan resists The Ballad of Bad Jelly and walks down numerous roads to get to Are Deez Lyrics. How many roads? Tune in to find out. The fan favorite More or Les returns, this week looking at on screen deaths. Dan also goes where no man, and certainly no woman, has ever dared to venture: "Into the Mind of Mungo". The results were disturbing to say the least.

Season 2: Episode 8 - Untitled

October 30, 2019 23:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

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Season 2: Episode 7 - Super Trooper

October 09, 2019 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this weeks episode, Dan tells the story of a man who has more guts than limbs and delves into the disturb mind of Mungo in a new segment. The 'Mysterious' guy that paces the streets of Penge is this weeks Are Deez Lyrics Real and other nonsense to occupy useful space in your brain.

Season 2: Episode 6 - Birds of a Feather

September 25, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Dan looks at not so interesting court cases whilst Alex explains how T-rexs and ostriches are ‘bird’s of a feather’. Pussy cat dolls are this week’s feature for Are Deez Lyrics real! The boys are joined by Lorna and sometimes even Mungo! 

Season 2: Episode 5 – You Are What You Eat

September 18, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

Inspired by the recent blinding of a child, Dan looks at people with weird eating habits. Dan also puts a pencil to his temple and imagines he’s ‘Ninki Manjarge ‘ for Are Deez Lyrics real. Mungo reaches for his animal facts book in an attempt to contribute to the show whilst Dan Holt hosts More or Less and many more things that will be a waste of your time!

Season 2: Episode 4 - Prepare to Fail

September 11, 2019 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MB

Mungo makes like a chicken shop and 'wings' it again whilst Dan's awe-inspiring stories about real-life treasure really steals the show. Boy II Men bring us to The End of the Road and Mungo plays More of Less on his own.

Season 2: Episode 3 - Fail to Prepare

September 04, 2019 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MB

This week, Mungo comes less prepared than usual, demonstrating new lows of organisation, so instead decides to talk about his recent disgusting injury. Not to worry, Dan carries the show discussing how war can be funny. James Blunt is this weeks star in "Are Deez Lyrics Real" and other stuff that will waste your time! Edited by Ryan Holt aka Gamingfusion99

Season 2: Episode 2 - The Flow

August 28, 2019 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

The boys are back in the flow! This week, Dan looks at real-life hermits and channels the poetic voice of Curtis Jackson. Fans will be disheartened to learn the despite protests, Health Benefits has returned. However, some good news: Alex takes over for Conspiracy Corner - actually reading out the result of his hard works and research for once! Oh and More or Less, Obviously.

Season 2: Episode 1 - The Rebirth

August 21, 2019 16:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

Mungo and Dan are firmly back in business after unpopular demand! This week, Dan discusses prison breaks and tests Mungo on his Katy Perry Lyric Knowledge, whilst Mungo bends our perspective of time. And of course, More or Less!

BONUS EPISODE: "Is this Mic on or what?"

August 18, 2019 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

Following many weeks of various technical problems, Dan and Mungo meet up for a catch up and throw in a few segments for good measure! The new season is coming VERY soon, but here's a little something to get your taste buds tingling! 

Episode 12: A Thief, Lil Wayne and Wacko Jacko Walk into a Bar... He Orders a Drink

June 01, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutes - 22 MB

Same stuff - different episode. Random story time looks at clever and 'hmmmm' not so clever thieves, Mungo analyses the poetry of Lil Wayne whilst conspiracy corner lifts the lid and reveals the late Michael Jackson is maybe not so late after all! Also More or Less.

Episode 11: Mutants Unite

May 25, 2019 14:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MB

This week it's all about the mutations! Dan shows Mungo real people with real 'superpowers' whilst Mungo shows Dan how Colonel Sanders has been using his powers for evil. There's also another installment of More or Less and the tired Horoscopes returns!!!

Episode 10; "Sleep with me, I'm not too young..."

May 15, 2019 22:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MB

In this episode, Dan's shallow research has taken him as far as Con artists and their scams, Mungo shows how you can lose weight by merely fending for yourself and the highly anticipated return of 'More or Less' with Dan Holt is aired. 

Episode 9: The White Death with Britney & Bush

May 06, 2019 20:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MB

This week random story goes back to it's roots looking at an absolute unit in WWII whilst Mungo explains why tribesmen have better stuff in their large intestine than you. 'More or Less' returns for it's second outing and we delve deeper into conspiracy theories. It's fine.

Episode 8: Near Death Experiences, Cotton Candy and Clean Ovens

April 29, 2019 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MB

In this episode, Dan subjects the listeners to the mildly interesting stories of those who have flirted with death on more than one occasions, while Mungo explains a way to lose weight and save money. We also find out what the Penge locals have been up to and Dan introduces a totally new and original game that has never been done before in recorded history. 

Episode 7: Going Feral and Taking in the Sunshine

April 22, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 16.4 MB

In this episode, Dan takes us into the wilderness, brass houses and Yorkshire whilst Mungo shares a new diet directed towards those on a budget. There's also another quiz to create the illusion that there is effort being put into the show.  

Episode 6: The Birth

April 16, 2019 12:00 - 30 minutes - 14 MB

The boys are forced into a rushed re-branding of the show as they have failed verification on itunes. The result is an awful new look, a worse sounding intro and poor quality conversation. Today, Dan laughs in the face of death whilst Mungo explains the new diet sweeping the Asain island known as Japan. There's also a quiz and other stuff you don't care about. 

EP5: Gutsy Girlfriend, Green Pool and Glutenous Grandma Gossip - (THE GOSSIP GUYZ)

April 08, 2019 23:00 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this episode, Dan sounds like he's in a fish bowl as the mic he brought from cash converters is incredibly unreliable - while Mungo somehow managed to corrupt the original files, making it impossible to fix. The listeners are subjected to the last instalment of Women Were in the World War Two (too) while the guyz also talk utter rubbish about stuff you won't care about like cupping and a woman in Penge that loved fast food. 

Ep4: Gestapo, Green Smoothies and Get Me Out Of Here Gossip - (THE GOSSIP GUYZ)

March 31, 2019 00:00 - 40 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week the Gossip Guys PONDer a new health craze and the listeners are treated to the much anticipated second instalment of Women Were in the World War Two (Too). Nicolas Cage, Shit Jokes and much much more. 

Ep3: Gallant Girlz, Greg Wallace and Grain Gossip - (THE GOSSIP GUYZ)

March 24, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 26 MB

This week The Gossip Guyz have utilised their shoddy research skills to bring you a story of heroism,  morbid celeb goss and a health tip that will change how you 'face' your day to day lives! You'd be a fool not to miss it. 

Ep2: Greenland, Guardhouse and Gemma Collins Gossip - (THE GOSSIP GUYZ)

March 18, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 23.5 MB

The guys discuss the incredible life of Peter Freuchen, the positives of going to prison and the health benefits of crouching over a freshly boiled tea pot! 

Ep1: Ghouls, Gove and Garbage Gossip - (THE GOSSIP GUYZ)

March 18, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MB

The gossip guys discuss the Winchester House mystery, the Kardashians are well and truly kept up with and we learn the health benefits of eating out of bins in Penge.

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