Olly Mann

Wait, The Muppet Show is back on Wednesday? How have I just heard about this, this is the news I have been waiting for since 1986

What would YOU do if #TaylorSwift gave you a wax-sealed envelope?

#waxseal #waxsealstamp

Andy Burnham: BLOCKED!
Olly Mann: ACTIVATED!

Join me from 1pm on Times Radio...

I rarely get invited to have my photo taken so of course when I do it is for a broadsheet piece about middle class people who shop at Costco

This is Alok; a high-flying CFO, who fraternised with the world’s richest men.

Anon letters sent to his boss, Masayoshi Son, accused him of corruption.

Suddenly, shadowy “shareholders” emerged from nowhere, and a smear campaign quietly derailed his career...
🎧 www.modernmann.co.uk/new/moneytrap

If you want a break from the news, please know that in the new Answer Me This we talk about the provenance of Wombles and this is representative of the topical issues discussed
🎧https://answermethispodcast.com

If there isn't a new version of Descript for me to reload each day it's like the sun hasn't risen

It would be so cool if the United States Congress still existed.

We need a morose post-Christmas radio station for soundtracking taking the tree ornaments *down*

There is, the salad is merely an accompaniment

At this time of year, it's natural to remember the profound moments over the past twelve months that have really caused you to pause and reflect.

Like this insane salad I was served in the Isle of Wight. Kiwi with baked beans!

My last radio show of the year! Join me from 4pm on Times Radio for breaking news, politics chat and a look back over 2025

What a companionable trio of chaps Times Radio has scheduled across daytime this Betwixtmas.

...Considering putting my hair into a mohawk, to give me a bit of edge.

Join me from 4pm, all this week
📻 times.radio

An unfortunate email preview. I think they're thinking of the sprouts?

Why is GARLIC so globally popular? 🧄
#AnswerMeThis

You didn't come across as a jerk.
I like wawrsessterrsheeeyre the best

You'll be telling me it's not Hercules Poyrott next

Forty years ago today, Microsoft released Windows 1.0, making it possible to look at a Word document AND a frozen edition of Paint simultaneously

Learning CPR was surprisingly physically challenging!

The BBC still owes me £300 from 2022.
If they don't pay me by Friday, I will be suing them for $1 billion

Today #SesameStreet returns to our (Netflix) screens, so we consider the impact the show has had on changing the world...

He was v supportive and told me to a) study English Literature at Uni and b) read lots of Clive James - both excellent insights.

I was always delighted to bump into him again afterwards, and always attempt to help whenever young people ask me for advice in return!

Just heard the sad news about Quentin Willson, whom I met on a family holiday when I was 17.

As he was the only person I knew who worked in telly, after my A-Levels I asked him some advice...

True. And delicious they are too!

🫢am going to assume nobody Googled this phrase before sticking it in the Marks & Spencer Christmas catalogue ...

Every UK radio station news bulletin today: "The time has come to listen to victims."

Every UK radio station playlist today: "It's Halloween! Let's play Thriller by Michael Jackson"

Did people REALLY used to sleep sitting up?!
A brief history of beds 🛏️ - from ep411 of "Answer Me This!"
👉 answermethispodcast.com

Matthew Cordle killed a man whilst drink-driving.
He then confessed to the crime on YouTube.

Twelve years later, after serving time in prison, he talks to me on 'The Modern Mann' about remorse, rehabilitaton - and what it means to take responsibility.

🎧 pod.fo/e/33b3f9

16/9 - The Confession That Went Viral — The Modern Mann “  It was one of the first times in my life that I had really taken responsibility. And I really liked the way that felt. ”

Massive thanks Alix, Ollie, and Producer Matt - and, especially, to the Mann-Fans. Here's to the next ten years. x

🎧 our tenth birthday edition out now 👇
www.modernmann.co.uk/new/matthewc...

But I'm really proud of what we've achieved: some acclaim and some awards, yes, but also a devoted audience who entrust us to bring them something distinct, entertaining and challenging every month.

And platforming some really important stories amongst the laughs.