Mash-up: After Hours Podcast

S01E10 - AntarticHAHAHA

It’s the Season 1 finale, and things go gloriously off the rails… especially because for the first time ever, the gang are recording the episode together in-person — which, as you can imagine, only adds fuel to the chaos. In this episode we discuss the strange joy of playing dead for absolutely no good reason, Clare gets completely taken over by a serious case of the giggles, and the conversation somehow turns into a debate about training our pets like we’re running our own slightly dysfunctional animal academy 🐾 We also uncover a shocking revelation… who among us is the cheap battery buyer (and what that might say about them 👀). Plus, we return for Part 2 of a juicy listener confession from an earlier episode that definitely raises a few eyebrows… And to round off the series, it’s the final Head2Head of the season — John VS Clare. Pride is on the line and there’s no backing out now. Expect laughs, chaos, questionable life choices, and a lot of giggling as Season 1 of Mash-up: After Hours comes to a close. One thing’s certain… recording in-person might have been our most chaotic decision yet. 🎧🔥

S01E09 - "Stop it Mary!"

In this episode, the conversation drifts from light-hearted curiosity to surprisingly big questions as John and the two Cla(i)res ponder how close the world might actually be to the brink. The trio also discuss a creative local artist’s inventive approach to highlighting potholes, celebrate what is claimed to be the cleanest public toilet in the UK, and reflect on just how dangerous humans can be as a species. For reasons no one can fully explain, “Mary” becomes a recurring presence throughout the discussion. The episode also features this week’s Head2Head challenge, where the two Cla(i)res compete in a special “Tribute or Real?” quiz, testing their musical instincts. In addition, an anonymous confession is shared that many parents will find painfully relatable. As always, the conversation is unfiltered, humorous, and filled with unexpected tangents.

S01E08 - Rage Baiting

This week the chaos levels are high and the patience levels are… questionable 😅 We kick things off by dreaming big and revealing which Olympic sports we’d compete in — before the conversation takes a turn that proves not everyone is built for sporting glory. We also dive into the bizarre rise of “fur leaders” running for mayor across parts of the US, debate the everyday things that test our patience and send our blood pressure soaring, and chat about the headlines surrounding Britney Spears selling her music catalogue. Elsewhere, it’s John vs Clare in this week’s Cockney slang Head2Head, and we hear another eyebrow-raising anonymous confession that you definitely won’t forget in a hurry 👀 Expect laughs, friendly fire, questionable opinions, and the wonderfully weird stories you don’t hear in the mainstream.

S01E07 - Scraping the barrel

This week… we might genuinely be scraping the barrel 😅 We chat about a bold new school uniform change coming to one lucky school and whether teenage us would’ve loved it or rebelled immediately. Then we spiral into the genius world of councils letting residents name their bin lorries (and snow ploughs!) — proving British creativity is alive and well 🗑️❄️ There’s a nostalgic throwback to our own school prom days — awkward dances, questionable outfits, and memories that probably should’ve stayed buried. Brace yourself for our most disgusting Confession yet 🤢 and a very windy Head2Head, as the two Cla(i)res battle it out in breezy fashion 💨😂 It’s chaotic, it’s ridiculous, and we absolutely loved every second.

S01E06 - Not Suitable for Children

If there was ever an episode that truly lived up to its title, this is the one. Episode 6 of Mash-up: After Hours throws the rulebook out of the window as the conversations drift firmly into territory that definitely wouldn’t survive daytime radio. Clare brings yet another collection of jaw-dropping laws being introduced around the world — thankfully none of them here in the UK — before John opens the floodgates on the words you absolutely cannot say on the radio. Unsurprisingly, this is where things get colourful, earning this week’s episode its very fitting title. Claire, also known as Bob, turns her attention to The Traitors, unpacking how it’s taken over households across the country and why everyone now fancies themselves as a tactical genius. Somewhere along the way, the conversation takes a sharp turn into funeral plans, alongside a whole host of other topics that spiral wildly, unpredictably, and hilariously off course. Add in John taking on Clare Pal in this week’s Head2Head, another eyebrow-raising listener confession, and plenty of moments that probably should’ve been edited out… and you’ve got an episode that’s unfiltered, chaotic, and very much not suitable for children. Listener discretion is strongly advised 🎧😏