The Old Fools

Giddy Goat Productions Ltd
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The Old Fools

Ian Martin (writer: Veep), David Quantick (also writer: Veep) and guests. Sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation from the point of view of older people who still give a damn about the world around them. The inside pages of the broadsheets: Entertainment, broadcasting, nature, science, obituaries, lifestyle, environment, business, fashion, health. If it's got their goat, you'll know about it.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    2.4 Rebecca Front! Sanatogen! SOS Messages! Cyclists on Social Media!

    Rebecca Front - actual UK comedy royalty - joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for another array of comic rants and opinion mostly inspired by another week surviving in a mad world.  SPECIAL FEATURE: Podcast exclusive SOS messages - got someone you need to get hold of in a hurry? Maybe we can help (we can't) Get in tocuh with us on Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook or email: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com

    31 min

  2. 17 FEB

    2.3 Lisa Holdsworth! Rachel Reeves! Ben Elton! Sealed Knot re-enactments! Dumb Prime Minister's Questions!

    Advetisments are driving Ian even closer to the edge than most things. David has put himself in the Prime Minister's shoes and ths week's co-host, Lisa Holdsworth has been thinking about wild pigs. Another funny romp through the slightly strange brains of Ian Martin, David Quantick - comedy writers with actiual prizes to their names - and Leeds's brilliant screenwriter or note: Lisa Holdsworth. And for one week only: producer Steve says something funny. You can contact us on Bluesky @oldfoolspod or by email: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com. We're on the other platforms, too but we like Bluesky. A Giddy Goat Production.

    33 min

  3. 10 FEB

    2.2 Jenny Landreth! Jazz! Boomerangst! The Archbishop of Canterbury! Both Will Smiths!

    Another slice of comic conversation from some older people who still give a damn about the world. Have you heard of the film "Birdbox"? Doesn't matter - Ian has. What do you think of jazz? Do you know what Boomerangst is? Would you like to hear a song about it? And what about Saoirse Ronan for the vacant post of Archbishop of Canterbury?  This week's episode will take you on a journey of comic discovery that you didn't know you wanted to take and may never want to come home from.  Joining Ian Martin and David Quantick on a return visit is writer and script editor, Jenny Landreth. We think she's ace. Guaranteed not vulgar. Contact us - we dare you: oldfoolspod@gmail.com

    33 min

  4. 3 FEB

    Emma Kennedy! My Feet are Killing me! Sex sent me to the ER! Finish on a song!

    Have you tried Dr Pimplepopper? No, neither have we. And neither do we intend to. Emma Kennedy joins Ian Martin and David Quantick for a new series of their brilliant grumble through a week's news. Three very funny people let off steam for your entertainment.  Thankfully, once again, Quantick has a soulution to everyones problems. It involves Jane McDonald. Email us: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com

    30 min
  5. 10. Old Fools Christmas 2024

    21/12/2024

    10. Old Fools Christmas 2024

    Kicking Christmas up the wazoo in the only way the Old Fools know how. Ian Martin and David Quantick are joined - on a return visit - by brilliant screenwriter, Sarah Phelps. Paul McCartney! Folk Songs! Today I Learned! Prince Andrew! Three people having a brilliant laugh. Quite near Christmas. Join us. This is the end of Season 1 of The Old Fools. Join us again in the new year. If the producer can be bothered, he'll set up some social feeds for the show. Together we're going to raise the average age on Tik Tok by about 30 years. Contact us: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com Like, subscribe, tell a friend. A Giddy Goat Production

    29 min
  6. 9. Kate Moss; Poetry; Murdoch and Succession; Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay

    16/12/2024

    9. Kate Moss; Poetry; Murdoch and Succession; Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay

    Ian Martin and David Quantick tear caustic lumps out of each other and the week's news stories - They're joined this week by novelist and screenwriter, Jenny Colgan. This week Ian takes aim at the 'poetry' that's become ubiquitous on railways station whiteboards, Jenny brings up Dick Van Dyke and Coldplay and David gets cross about nearly everything. It really is a sweaty hoot from soup to nuts. If you're reading this and enjoy the podcast please give us a rating and review if your pod provider allows that kind of thing. You can also email us on: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com The Old Fools is a Giddy Goat production.

    30 min
  7. 8. The Hot Hit Man; The Observer strike; Hawk Tuah Coin; Marching; When martial Law goes wrong; Outdoor eating

    09/12/2024

    8. The Hot Hit Man; The Observer strike; Hawk Tuah Coin; Marching; When martial Law goes wrong; Outdoor eating

    David Quantick (Veep, NME, more or less every newspaper) and Ian Martin (Veep; state pensioner) and this week's guest co-host, Miranda Sawyer tumble, swearing through a weeks of fetid news. As usual, the conversation sparks off in a multitude of anarchic, hilarious directions. News meets popular culture meets two old fools. A Giddy Goat production.

    30 min
  8. 7. David gets AI'd; Wallace; Christmas films; Band Aid; Godless Heaven and huggable spirits

    02/12/2024

    7. David gets AI'd; Wallace; Christmas films; Band Aid; Godless Heaven and huggable spirits

    Ian Martin (writer and, this week, Covid sufferer) and David Quantick (horse) are joined by writer, performer, voice over artist and podcaster, Laura Shavin. They spin the random topic generator and end up discussing AI, horse, AI horses, Christmas films, Black Friday, Gregg Wallace (inevitably) a godless heaven and end up falling out over Band Aid. Should you feel the need you can contact us by email: OldFoolsPod@gmail.com Language rating: fruity from the outset and throughout

    29 min
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Ian Martin (writer: Veep), David Quantick (also writer: Veep) and guests. Sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation from the point of view of older people who still give a damn about the world around them. The inside pages of the broadsheets: Entertainment, broadcasting, nature, science, obituaries, lifestyle, environment, business, fashion, health. If it's got their goat, you'll know about it.

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  • Creator
    Giddy Goat Productions Ltd
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
  • Show Website
    The Old Fools

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