In this episode of You’ve Been Blacklisted, Matt Black welcomes Claire Lloyd-Jones (LJ Modern Bookkeeping) and Shaun Gill (Concept Architectural Design) for five rounds of petty complaints, dodgy quotes and modern-life moans, with Radio Ed chipping in from the Love Shack.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds — Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror Moments, and Songs. One blacklist per round; most “wins” takes Blacklister of the Week (and the T-shirt).

Round 1 – Films: Shaun goes after Forrest Gump (too much running, not enough meaning), while Claire targets Star Wars — specifically A New Hope.

Round 2 – Quotes: Claire nominates “Don’t worry, be happy” (pointless when real problems exist), while Shaun nominates “Good vibes only” (influencer-core, patronising).

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Shaun declares Panini sticker books a financial trap you need to remortgage to finish; Claire nominates shell suits (flammy, rustly, tragic in hindsight).

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Claire goes after electric scooters (dangerous, abandoned everywhere, no helmet culture); Shaun targets ice baths (performative “doing it for the ‘gram”).

Round 5 – Songs: Shaun nominates “What Does the Fox Say?” while Claire nominates Crazy Frog (the unholy ringtone era).

Best Moments

Shaun arriving as a “beefcake” and the running gag about how many “erections” he’s responsible for.

The nostalgia fashion pitch: shell suits as a “go-to piece for a wedding… or a funeral” (apparently).

Matt’s very relatable parental pain: Panini costs “eight to nine hundred pounds every bloody tournament.”

About the guest - Claire Lloyd-Jones

Claire Lloyd-Jones is the founder of LJ Modern Bookkeeping, helping small businesses stay organised, compliant and confident with their numbers. With a friendly, no-jargon approach, she supports clients with day-to-day bookkeeping, tidy reporting and practical guidance that makes finances feel manageable. Claire prides herself on accuracy, reliability and clear communication, giving business owners more time to focus on growth while knowing their books are in safe hands.

About the guest - Shaun Gill

Shaun Gill is the founder of Concept Architectural Design, creating practical, well-designed spaces for homeowners and property developers. From initial ideas through to planning and detailed drawings, he guides clients with clear advice and a problem-solving mindset, helping projects run smoothly from concept to construction. Known for his approachable style and attention to detail, Shaun balances creative design with real-world buildability to deliver layouts that look great and work brilliantly.

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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