The Great British Heatwave

The Great British Heatwave

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509010/fan_mail/new] Britain is baking, tempers are rising, and everyone seems to have an opinion. This week, Lew and his 69-year-old Cockney dad, Steve, tackle the UK’s 2026 heatwave. Was the legendary summer of 1976 really hotter? Should schools stay open when classrooms become ovens? And should there be a legal maximum temperature for workplaces? They compare British summers to some of the hottest places on Earth, chat about why the UK always seems unprepared for extreme weather, and ask whether we’ve become more cautious than previous generations. Plus, Steve shares his no-nonsense advice for surviving the heat, they discuss the importance of staying safe in soaring temperatures, and round things off by testing out Lew’s Father’s Day gift – a button packed with 120 terrible dad jokes. A hot topic, plenty of laughs, and another classic generation gap.   🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

Social Media Bans, Driving at 70 & The Secret to a Long Relationship

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509010/fan_mail/new] Should social media be banned for under 16s? This week Lew and Steve tackle one of the biggest debates currently making headlines across the UK as the Government considers following Australia and restricting social media access for younger teenagers. Is it about protecting childhood, or will kids simply find a way around it? Then it’s over to Adam & Eve It, where Steve shares his thoughts on proposals that could require drivers over 70 to pass compulsory eye tests every three years. Is it sensible road safety or an unfair attack on older drivers? Finally, in Say It Like Steve, the pair explore why younger generations are fascinated by couples who have stayed together for decades. Is there really a secret formula for a long and happy relationship, or have modern expectations changed the game completely? Plus, there’s the usual moaning, questionable wisdom and a couple of Bleedin’ Dad Jokes to finish things off. One of them may even be funny.   🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

Mandela Effects, Scammers & The Perfect Joke

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509010/fan_mail/new] This week on Cockney & Son… We dive into the weird world of the Mandela Effect. Did the Monopoly Man really wear a monocle? Did Del Boy ever say “Rodney, you plonker”? And why do so many people remember things differently from how they actually happened? We also chat about CERN, conspiracy theories, ancient civilisations and whether history is really as reliable as we think it is. Plus, Steve shares his advice on avoiding phone scammers, we discuss why pensioners are often targeted, and there’s another round of Bleedin’ Dad Jokes to finish things off. We chat about: • The biggest Mandela Effects people still argue about  • Whether CERN changed reality (or if the internet has lost its mind)  • Why people remember things differently  • Phone scams and how to avoid them  • Ancient mysteries and lost civilisations  • Sports Day, terrible weather and even worse dad jokes As always, it’s honest, it’s funny, and it’s a little bit chaotic. If you’ve ever argued that Del Boy definitely said “Rodney, you plonker” or wondered whether your memory can actually be trusted, this one’s for you. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

PGL Peace, Slamming Doors & Is Time Speeding Up?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509010/fan_mail/new] The boy has been away on his Year 6 residential trip, and Lew and Steve are discovering the strange reality of a quieter house. Is it possible to enjoy the peace and still miss the chaos at the same time? Plus, with secondary school just around the corner, Lew reflects on how quickly the primary school years have disappeared.   In Adam & Eve It, Steve takes aim at one of his biggest everyday annoyances: people who slam car doors like they’re trying to launch them into orbit. Is it bad manners, a generational thing, or is Steve just turning into a grumpy old man?   Then in Say It Like Steve, the pair tackle a surprisingly deep question: why does time seem to move faster the older you get? Is it simply part of growing up, or could there be something more mysterious going on? Expect discussions about childhood summers, the Mandela Effect, giant scientific machines, and a theory that may or may not have any basis in reality whatsoever.   Plus, there’s the return of The Bleedin’ Dad Joke, a plug for a duck-themed Instagram account, and the usual mix of family life, nostalgia, moaning, and complete nonsense. Two generations. One London. Plenty to talk about.   🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

Britain’s Worst Quiz, RSVP Rage & Cutting the Apron Strings

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2509010/fan_mail/new] This week on Cockney & Son, Lew puts Steve’s “proper British” knowledge to the test in what might genuinely be the worst quiz ever created. From pork scratchings and dunking biscuits to playgrounds that nearly killed an entire generation, it quickly descends into complete chaos. Then it’s time for Adam & Eve It as Lew goes on a full birthday party rant about people who never RSVP properly. Why do parents wait until the last second to reply… or worse, just turn up anyway? And in Say It Like Steve, the conversation turns surprisingly emotional as they chat about Year 6 kids wanting independence, walking to school alone, and the terrifying reality of finally cutting the apron strings as a parent. Plus, there’s questionable stories, old school London memories, and four Bleedin’ Dad Jokes that probably should’ve stayed in the notebook. Available now on all podcast platforms. Watch along on YouTube… or just ask Alexa.   🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.