Here we go…the very long overdue Episode 5 of Series 1!

The lads discuss one of the most bizarre arrest videos out there on YouTube (shoutout to the amazing EWU Bodycam YouTube Channel), Lou’s trip to Lytham, and Lou’s burgeoning cult ‘Beckettology’ takes on a new life as we break down the potential tricks he could use to draw-in the masses in ‘The Gospel According To Lou’. Also, Sinead O’Connor is inducted by Paddy into ‘The Bald of Fame’ while Lou sits there and sulks.

As ever, email your ‘Hate The Show’ messages to nevermindthebaldness@gmail.com.

NEXT EPISODE WILL BE A 2-PART SERIES FINALE WHICH WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON! FOLLOW THE ‘NEVER MIND THE BALDNESS, HERE’S PADDY AND LOU’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR UPDATES OR ON OUR INSTAGRAM PAGES:

Paddy: @patrick_nicholls1

Lou: @beckett9873

NOTE: Part of the reason for the delay is that we had some unexpected sounds issues on it that I’ve tried to clean up the best I can. You may notice some echo on the odd bit, but hopefully it’s not that distracting – it’s a good episode!

THANK YOU TO DEMEREECE GREEN FOR CONTINUING TO PROMOTE AND HELP DEVELOP THE SPIRITUAL GENIUS OF “BECKETTOLOGY”. HE TRULY IS ONE OF LOU’S FINEST DISCIPLES AND A LEADING CANDIDATE FOR FUTURE LEADER OF BECKETTOLOGY HIMSELF. *Check out Demereece’s Insta for more updates on his amazing current music, poetry and artistic projects: @dem_1o1*

SONG CREDITS

Song certificates granted by Artlist Ltd (hereinafter: "Artlist"), to: Paddy and Lou Never Mind The Baldness Podcast (hereinafter: the "Client") as of 15th/24th Dec 2025, regarding the use of the songs:

‘Set Ways’ by Hey Judy

‘The Spirit of Adventure’ by Zac Nelson

‘Eclaire’ by Lux-Inspira

‘Path of the Righteous’ by Alon Peretz

SFX CREDITS

This Sound Effect certificate is granted by Artlist Ltd (hereinafter: "Artlist"), to: Paddy and Lou Never Mind The Baldness Podcast (hereinafter: the "Client") as of 1 Dec 2025, regarding the use of the Sound Effect:

‘Stereo power button on and off series’ created by Airborne Sound (hereinafter: the "Asset") by the Client

VOICEOVERS

V/O’s written by Paddy Nicholls and generated using HUME A.I and Parrot A.I

Aside from generating a few voices for intentions of parody and satire, A.I is not used in any creative form or otherwise throughout the show.

*DISCLAIMER*

Donald Trump, Barack Obama and Nigel Farage were not actually featured in this podcast and any resemblance to their voices is intended for purposes of parody only and is not an accurate representation of them or their opinions (or whatever it is you have to say to not get sued).

Series 1, Episode 4, Part 2

This one gets ridiculous quite quickly…

After inducting Kojak into the 'Bald of Fame' in Part 1, ‘The Gospel According to Lou’ really ramps up a gear with the lads discussing other tyrants and cult leaders who could inspire Beckettology (with a few of North Manchester’s finest elaborating on the genius of the man) and the ‘When In Rome’ trip to Tiraspol (Transnistria/Moldova) pushes the boundaries of unintentional homoeroticism and violent civil conflict.

As ever, email your ‘Hate The Show’ messages to nevermindthebaldness@gmail.com.

NEXT EPISODE RELEASE DATE: TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2025

THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING MODEL CITIZENS FOR VALIDATING AND PROMOTING THE SPIRITUAL GENIUS OF “BECKETTOLOGY”

Lauren Gregory (Mindful Mums – North Manchester)

Demereece Green (Creatively Minded Men – Contact Theatre, Manchester)

Chloe Barlow and Josh Wilkinson (Malandra Jacks - Various)

SONG CREDITS

Song certificates granted by Artlist Ltd (hereinafter: "Artlist"), to: Patrick Nicholls (hereinafter: the "Client") as of 16th Sept 2025

‘Set Ways’ by Hey Judy

‘The Spirit of Adventure’ by Zac Nelson

‘Sirba a la Oscar Sirba’ by Orkestra Severni

‘Midnight Clear’ by Hans Johnson

Korobeiniki - Piano Version by Sam River

Path of the Righteous by Alon Peretz

‘Anthem of the USSR’ by Unknown Artist

SFX

These Sound Effect certificates are granted by Artlist Ltd (hereinafter: "Artlist"), to: Patrick Nicholls (hereinafter: the"Client") as of 29 Oct 2025, regarding the use of the Sound Effect:

Antique Clocks - AlarmClock created by Soundkrampf

High Desert - Single Cricket Chirping Cicada created by Sky River Sound

Different Crowds - Big Crowd Riot created by Bjorn Lynne

Crowd shouting out loud angrily created by Clap Studios

Protest horn crowd explosion created by Carlos Santa Rita

VOICEOVERS

V/O’s written by Paddy Nicholls and generated using HUME A.I and Parrot A.I

Aside from generating a few voices for intentions of parody, A.I is not used in any creative form or otherwise throughout the show.

*DISCLAIMER*

Donald Trump and Barack Obama were not actually featured in this podcast and any resemblance to their voices is intended for purposes of parody only and is not an accurate representation of them or their opinions (or whatever it is you have to say to not get sued).

Another 2-parter (aren’t you so freakin’ lucky?!!), this being Series 1 - Episode 4, Part 1.

We witness the opening of ‘The Bald of Fame’ with Lou inducting our first shiny-headed hero, Lou disappoints Paddy with a questionable ‘Guantanamo Bay Beats’ selection and they discuss bizarre musician Tiny Tim’s role in a deadly fire in Australia…

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PART 2 OF THIS EPISODE RELEASE (featuring the rest of ‘The Gospel According To Lou’ and the ‘When In Rome’ trip to Tiraspol): Tuesday 28th October 2025.

GUANTANAMO BAY BEATS ‘S1, E4’ Playlist Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7iou0G3vs18Zq2dSsrhrvq?si=3cf1fccab5e1434d

SONG CREDITS

Song certificates granted by Artlist Ltd (hereinafter: "Artlist"), to: Patrick Nicholls (hereinafter: the "Client") as of 16th Sept 2025

‘Set Ways’ by Hey Judy

‘The Spirit of Adventure’ by Zac Nelson

‘Sirba a la Oscar Sirba’ by Orkestra Severni

VOICEOVERS

V/O’s written by Paddy Nicholls and generated using HUME A.I and Parrot A.I

*DISCLAIMER*

Donald Trump and Barack Obama were not actually featured in this podcast and any resemblance to their voices is intended for purposes of parody only and is not an accurate representation of them or their opinions (or whatever it is you have to say to not get sued).

*EDITORIAL NOTES AND CORRECTIONS*

- The two people that Lou referenced are actually called Edgar Wood and Andy McCluskey, not “Edgar Woods” and “Ian McCluskey”.

- I’ve no idea how Kojak actually lost most of his index finger.

- There isn’t “anyone out there better to listen to than Big Lou Beckett.”

- ‘Nightshift’ was the Commodores first hit song after the departure of Lionel Ritchie to pursue his solo career.

- ‘Nightshift’ is a belting tune, no matter what anyone says…