We’re back with another Distinct and Jovial episode; this time finishing off the Vanity Fair-style questions we started in Episode 50. And let’s just say… things got a little delirious.

💬 What’s Inside?

• Destination weddings: romantic or ridiculous?
• The great cake debate: buttercream vs icing
• Milk first or cereal first (and why Jerry’s wrong)
• Electric toothbrushes, recliner sofas & scented candles
• Dressing up pets and posting baby photos
• Mayonnaise on chips: genius or crime?
• Pokémon memories and confessions

🌟 Plus…

Somehow, we ended up designing Star Wars ships out of food. Don’t ask how, just enjoy the ride.

🎧 The Vibe

Think old-school Distinct and Jovial energy: random tangents, questionable logic, lots of laughter and all fuelled by how tired (and slightly unhinged) we were while recording.

Chapters

• (00:00:00) Introduction
• (00:22:39) Vanity Fair Interview
• (01:02:14) Conspiracy Theory: Mythical Creatures
• (01:06:55) Poignant Questions
• (01:53:33) Final Thoughts

For the second time, Distinct and Jovial went in person but for the first time with a live audience! Episode 51 was recorded overlooking the stunning backdrop of Croyde Bay in North Devon, complete with sea breeze, laughter, and a fair share of chaos.

💬 What’s Inside?

• Guests galore: Steph returns, and Jack makes his debut
• A Blindly Rank This with… biscuits (yes, things got heated)
• Endless movie quotes and one-liners
• A dive into fashion talk (with varying levels of expertise)
• Technical difficulties that became part of the comedy
• Plenty of audience outtakes and first-time live reactions

🌟 The Vibe

A mix of sunshine, sea air, and silliness; this episode is packed with big laughs, new voices, and the unique energy of recording together in person.

• (00:00:00) Introduction
• (00:04:54) Steph: Food of the Month
• (00:15:52) Dom's Burger King Rant
• (00:21:00) Jack's Introduction
• (00:23:30) Jack: Food of the Month
• (00:52:35) Camping Discussion
• (00:55:07) Rank these things Blindly: Biscuits
• (01:04:53) Disgusting Words
• (01:07:50) Banter in the Bay
• (01:27:47) Try not to Laugh
• (01:40:55) Final Thoughts
• (01:43:20) Outtakes

We made it to 50 episodes! In this special milestone episode of Distinct and Jovial, Jerry and Dom take a reflective (and slightly chaotic) journey through five years of podcasting. Inspired by Billie Eilish’s Vanity Fair interview style, this is our fifth year doing it. Same hosts, same questions, wildly different answers.

💬 What’s Inside?

• Why we started Distinct and Jovial
• Funniest and most frustrating moments on the podcast
• Our unexpected favourite topics
• Dream guests we’d actually have a chance of landing
• Will we reach 100 episodes? Hear our honest thoughts.

🛫 Topical Tangents

• Jerry’s solo holiday to Gibraltar: confidence, solo travel tips, and where he’s off to next
• Dom’s new house adventures: DIY, chaos, and maybe a little buyer’s remorse

🎲 Blind Ranking Game

• A twist on our “Blindly Rank This” — this time, it’s our own episodes on the chopping block.

Whether you’ve been with us from episode 1 or just hopped on, thanks for being part of the ride. Here's to the next 50.

• (00:00:00) Introduction
• (00:14:00) Bonus Questions
• (00:36:48) Blindly Rank: Distinct and Jovial Episodes
• (00:51:37) Jerry's Holiday
• (01:19:18) Dom's New House
• (01:31:43) Vanity Fair Interview
• (02:05:07) Final thoughts