S02E03 - Starstruck

S02E03 - Starstruck

This week on Mash-up After Hours, John Steemson, Clare Pal and Claire Stephen are joined by broadcaster and journalist Tamsin Eames for a fascinating conversation about her career, celebrity interviews and the moments that have shaped her journey in the media industry. Tamsin shares stories from interviewing some of the biggest names in entertainment, reveals who left her feeling truly starstruck, and talks about the life-changing moment ITV asked her to relocate to Cardiff at just 21 years old. Elsewhere, Clare brings us the bizarre tale of a magazine that finally arrived 19 years after it was ordered, sparking one of the most ridiculous conversations we've had all season. We also discover Claire's unexpected fear of sun loungers, John takes on Tamsin in this week's Head2Head challenge, and our anonymous confession leaves the team scratching their heads after a listener discovers his girlfriend has been secretly running an OnlyFans account. Packed with laughs, surprising stories, celebrity encounters and plenty of debate, this is another episode you won't want to miss. New episodes of Mash-up After Hours are available every Friday on all major podcast platforms.

S02E02 - Changing our ways

In Season 2 Episode 2 of Mash-up: After Hours Podcast, titled “Changing Your Ways”, the gang are joined by Matt from Klatch Co — a clothing brand inspired by coffee, conversation, fashion, and opening up about mental health. Matt shares the story behind the brand, his personal journey, and how difficult times in life led him to create something built around connection and community. Elsewhere in the episode, the Confession Booth gets messy with a shocking catfish confession that’s spiralled way beyond what was intended. The Question of the Week sparks a hilariously British debate, while Claire Stephen steps up to represent the team in this week’s chaotic Head2Head challenge. John brings yet another bizarre world record attempt to the table, and Clare Pal shares another example of something another country is doing brilliantly while Britain once again seems behind the times. Packed with laughs, chaos, honest conversations, and the usual unpredictable moments, this is another classic episode of Mash-up: After Hours.

S02E01 - Smelly Fingers

Season 2 of Mash-up: After Hours kicks off in true chaotic fashion with Episode 1: “Smelly Fingers” — and trust us… absolutely nothing has changed… except somehow everything has become even more unhinged. John, Clare Pal and Claire Stephens are back for a brand new season packed with bigger laughs, wilder conversations, brand new features and for the first time ever… special guests! Joining the gang for the season opener is professional dancer and musical theatre performer Anna Gellett, who chats all about her journey so far, life training at Italia Conti, the realities of the dance industry, and her dreams for the future — including one very iconic ballroom floor. Elsewhere in the episode, the brand new “Us VS The Guests” version of Head2Head makes its debut as Clare Pal takes on Anna in the first battle of the season… with predictably chaotic results. Clare also attempts to finally tell the story teased at the end of last season — although things quickly spiral out of control before she can even get through it properly. There’s also the first anonymous confession of the new season, John launches into a bizarre investigation asking “Which country has the smelliest fingers?”, and Claire Stephens shares the heart-warming news about what Disney are now doing for the sign language community. From heartfelt moments to absolute carnage, awkward confessions to complete nonsense… Mash-up: After Hours is officially back — louder, messier, and more chaotic than ever.

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.