Downtime with The Dicksons

Gee And Sav
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🎙️ Parenting, pregnancy & postpartum 🗣️ Listener stories & weekly rants 🥨 Snack reviews & life with Gee 📅 Every Monday

Episodes

  1. 6 days ago

    Crisps vs Chocolate, Pretty Muddy & A First Tooth

    It’s Episode 10 of Downtime with The Dicksons and what a milestone! 🎙️ We’re back from holidays, it’s been a big week for the family and we’ve got plenty to chat about! Sav smashed the Pretty Muddy with her sister in laws and nieces 💪 the sunny weather has been class and there’s been a big sporting moment for Scotland that you’ll know about by the time this drops 👀 This week on the pod: Hot Take of the Week — are crisps better than chocolate? And showers vs baths — Gee and Sav go head to head Living With Gee — Gee doesn’t make the bed in the morning Rant of the Week — Sav questions whether BMI is actually an accurate way to measure someone’s health, and Gee talks about the lack of support for people with mental health problems Snack Review — Texas BBQ Pringles for Gee and Salt & Vinegar for Sav We acted out your emoji comments from last week — and it was chaos Plus we discuss last week’s hot takes and ask if we should split snacks into categories New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    44 min

  2. 22 Jun

    Hot Takes, Phone Signal Rage & Cadbury Buttons Take The Crown

    Episode 9 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s a belter! 🎙️ Hot takes are back — Gee thinks brown sauce beats ketchup on everything 😤 Sav disagrees… slightly 😂 And both agree chicken dippers are superior to nuggets — finally something they agree on! This week on the pod: 🔥 Hot Take of the Week — brown sauce vs ketchup AND chicken dippers vs nuggets 🏠 Living With Gee — nothing this week… Sav gave Gee a free pass after last week 😂 😤 Rant of the Week — Gee loses it at phone signal in 2026, Sav can’t stand websites saying collect now but making you wait, plus apps logging you out constantly 🍫 Snack Review — Cadbury Chocolate Buttons are Sav’s new champion! Galaxy Ripples were awesome but didn’t move up 👀 Should we do separate sweet and savoury categories? We want YOUR thoughts! Plus brilliant listener comments on weaning, protein bars and hobnobs 👀 New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    39 min

  3. 15 Jun

    Gala Days, Sleep Struggles & Sour Cream Pretzels

    Episode 8 is here! 🎙️ This week we’re sharing all about our son’s very first Gala Day, what a Gala Day actually is, and how the day went for our little family. We also chat about a rough week of sleep, surviving tired parent life, and whether sleep deprivation changes everything when you have a newborn. Hot Takes: • Gee says Pepsi Max is better than Coca-Cola • Sav says Dairy Milk beats Galaxy Sav’s rants: • Why does Gee burp so loudly? • Stop telling everyone she can’t swim – she’s just not a confident swimmer! Gee’s rants: • Why don’t people tidy up before someone comes to work in their house? • Why does the smell of someone else’s house cling to your clothes? Snack Review: This week we put Sour Cream Pretzels to the test against the current champions, Beef Hula Hoops. Do they take the crown or fall short? 💬 Listener Comments: We discuss your favourite crisps/chips, including Lay’s, Sour Cream & Onion Ruffles, Old Dutch Ridgies Extra, Tapatío Doritos and more. Plus, a fun chat about the legendary Salt & Shake crisps. We also discuss a Threads post about newborn sleep deprivation and bed sharing, and finish off with more listener comments and community chat. And yes… we’ve even spelled out D-I-C-K-S-O-N-S for anyone who wasn’t sure! 😂 Thanks for listening to Downtime with the Dicksons. Don’t forget to follow, rate the podcast and join the conversation on social media.

    46 min

  4. 8 Jun

    Weaning Essentials, Litter Rants & A Bakery Worth Visiting

    Episode 7 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s a good one! 🎙️This week we chat all about weaning — our essentials, how we’ve found it as first time parents and the chaos that comes with it 😂 Sav calls Gee out for saying he’ll do things and then not doing them straight away This week on the pod:Weaning essentials and how we’ve found it as first time parentsLiving With Gee — says he’ll do things… eventually Rant of the Week — Gee loses it at people dropping litter when there’s a bin right next to them, Sav can’t believe the food bin only gets emptied every 2 weeksSnack Review — Space Raiders Saucy BBQ, Gee 8/10 Sav 7.5/10, plus Dunne Bakery in South Queensferry, Sav 8/10 Gee 7.5/10!Plus brilliant listener comments on weaning 👀😂New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    52 min

  5. 1 Jun

    Baby Sleep, ADHD Chat & The Snack That Scored 9.5

    Episode 6 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s a good one! 🎙️ This week we share our tips on how to help your baby or toddler sleep in this heatwave 🌞 Sav opens up about why she holds back on the Living With Gee segment — we think Gee might have ADHD 👀 and the clothes are still not being put away 😂 This week on the pod: How to help your baby sleep in the heatwave Living With Gee — ADHD chat and clothes on the floor 😂 Rant of the Week — Sav loses it at factory fees for grass cutting, Gee can’t stand when they leave the grass clippings all over the ground Snack Review — Haribo Strawberries 9/10, Nutella Biscuits 9.5/10 from Sav and 8.5/10 from Gee! Plus brilliant listener comments and some absolute gold listener rants 👀😂 New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    50 min

  6. 25 May

    Slow Walkers, Dog Mess & A Listener’s Takis Recommendation

    Episode 5 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s been a good week! 🎙️ This week we chat about our little one’s amazing development this week 👶 Gee admits the podcast setup is still a pain 😂 and Sav came downstairs to find the cupboard door open and juice on the kitchen table… classic Gee 😂 This week on the pod: Skills & Development — our little one is rolling front to back! Living With Gee — open cupboard doors and juice on the kitchen table 😂 Rant of the Week — Sav loses it at dog walkers who don’t pick up after their dogs, and Gee can’t stand slow walkers who won’t move over Snack & Crisp Review — Takis rated 7.5/10 by Gee, Sticky Teriyaki 7.5/10 by Sav — plus a Haribo recommendation incoming! Plus listener comments on last week’s cuddles chat 👀 New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    45 min

  7. 18 May

    First 24 Hours, A Forgotten Bag & The Custard Cream That Scored 9.5

    Episode 4 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s an emotional one! 🎙️ This week we chat about the first 24 hours bringing our son home — the reality of those first moments as new parents. Plus Gee forgot his weekend bag on a trip to Crail for his parents wedding anniversary 😂 This week on the pod: 👶 First 24 hours bringing our son home — the honest truth 🎒 Living With Gee — forgot his weekend bag on a family trip to Crail 😂 😤 Rant of the Week — Sav loses it at a driver blocking the box outside a fire station, and Gee can’t believe someone’s attitude in Tesco over a burst product 🍪 Snack & Crisp Review — Sav rates Oreos 9/10 and Gee’s chocolate coated custard creams score an incredible 9.5/10! Plus listener comments! 👀 New episodes every Monday 🎙️

    44 min

  8. 11 May

    Honest Labour, Bar Queue Rage & A Crisp That Delivered

    Episode 3 of Downtime with The Dicksons and it’s another good one! 🎙️ This week Sav opens up about her labour experience — the honest, unfiltered truth! Plus Gee gets called out for leaving stuff lying around the house for weeks 😂 and somehow managed to moan about vitamins being left on the kitchen table! This week on the pod: Sav’s labour experience — no filter, just the truth Living With Gee — weeks of stuff lying around and moaning about vitamins 😂 Rant of the Week — why are there SO many voting leaflets through the door?! Plus Gee loses it at bar queues in venues Snack & Crisp Review — we finally tried the listener recommendation… Hula Hoops dipped in sour cream. Verdict: 9/10! Plus we read out your listener comments 👀 New episodes every Monday. Link in bio 🎙️

    44 min

  9. 4 May

    Pregnancy, Indicators & The Crisp That Scored 8/10

    Back for Episode 2 and it’s been a tough week in the Dickson household — our son hasn’t been sleeping and settling which any parent knows is absolutely exhausting! This week Sav opens up about her pregnancy experience, we check in on how we’re getting on after a tough few days, and the rants are back with a vengeance! This week on the pod: 🤰 Sav’s pregnancy experience — the honest truth 📋 How Are We Getting On — tough week with our son struggling to sleep and settle 😤 Rant of the Week — Sav can’t stand the sound of people eating, and Gee loses it over people not using their indicators 🥔 Snack & Crisp Review — Cheese & Onion Walkers 8/10, Kettle Chilli & Sour Cream 7.5/10 PLUS a listener recommendation that scored a perfect 10/10! New episodes every Monday. Link in bio 🎙️

    34 min

  10. 27 Apr

    L Plates, Phone Rants & The M&S Crisp That Scored 8.5

    Welcome to Downtime with The Dicksons! 🎙️ We’re Gee and Sav — a couple navigating parenthood, each other, and the absolute chaos of everyday life. Every week we sit down, and have a laugh about it all. In our very first episode: - How Are We Getting On — week one, we’re officially doing this! - Living With Gee — Sav gives her honest verdict on life with her husband - Rant of the Week — why do learner drivers leave their L plates on?! And don’t even get Gee started on people using their phones while driving - Snack & Crisp Debate — M&S Beef & Onion crisps go under the microscope. Verdict: a very respectable 8.5/10 Pull up a seat, grab a snack, and enjoy the downtime. New episodes every week! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & YouTube @downtimewiththedicksons

    29 min
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