In this episode of You’ve Been Blacklisted, host Matt Black welcomes Leigh Furnival (Not Just Travel) and Vicki May (Blu Flame Design) for five rounds of petty grievances: films, quotes, nostalgia, modern-life nonsense and overplayed tracks, while Radio Ed chips in. One pick per round gets banished; most wins takes Blacklister of the Week (and the T-shirt).

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds—Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror Moments, and Songs. Matt decides what gets blacklisted each round.

Round 1 – Films: Vicky nominates Wicked: Part One (too long, dragged out); Leigh nominates Dune (bleak, confusing, “sand worms”).

Round 2 – Quotes: Leigh targets “my other half” (derogatory/you’re not “half a person”); Vicky targets “No offence, but…” (doesn’t make it less offensive).

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Vicky nominates Barbie (unrealistic stereotypes; “Cindy was wholesome”); Leigh nominates Cabbage Patch Dolls (ugly, pointless).

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Leigh nominates subscription overload (discount bait → email spam → money leaking); Vicky nominates quick-fix ads (fake “six weeks to Arnie” nonsense).

Round 5 – Songs: Vicky nominates The Smiths – “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” (pure vibe-drain); Leigh nominates The Cheeky Girls – “Touch My Bum.”

Best Moments

Matt’s perfect description of the format: “petty complaints… treated like public service announcements.”

The brutal truth about disclaimers: “No offence, but…” basically means “brace yourself.”

Vicki’s Smiths takedown: “I’d rather not be cool. I’d rather be happy.”

About the guest - Lea Furnival

Lea Furnival is a travel consultant with Not Just Travel, helping clients plan memorable holidays with expert advice and personal service. From family escapes to once-in-a-lifetime adventures, she creates tailored itineraries, recommends trusted hotels and takes the stress out of booking by handling the details. Known for her friendly, organised approach, Lea saves clients time, avoids common travel pitfalls and helps them get the best experience for their budget, so they can travel with confidence.

About the guest - Vicki Maye

Vicki Maye is the founder of Blue Flame Design, creating bold, polished branding and graphic design that helps businesses look professional and stand out. From logos and visual identity to marketing assets and social content, she turns rough ideas into clean, on-brand design with a sharp eye for detail. Known for her straight-talking, collaborative approach, Vicki makes the creative process simple, keeps projects on track, and delivers visuals that clients feel proud to share.

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

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