Shut Up I’m Talking

Shut Up I’m Talking

What do you get when naivety meets extraordinary opportunity? This podcast. An authentic and hilarious insight into the weird, wonderful and endlessly curious brains of two firmly Gen Z YouTubers who have grown up in the intense spotlight of the internet. Meet Tom Simons, aka TommyInnit, and Jack Manifold every week as they open up their diaries and try to make sense of the internet-famous-meets-normal-real-life lives they are living.

  1. 2d ago

    Halloween LIVE show, audience worst moments & paranormal stories

    Boo! 👻 This week we hosted a LIVE spooky Halloween show, where we listened to audience ghost stories, discussed the scariest possible thing, & were visited by a frightening surprise guest.🎃 ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, early access, BTS & exclusive content ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking TommyInnit and Jack Manifold kick off with the worst moments of their week, and then we throw it to the audience to find out their worst moments of the week! Tom discusses an awkward encounter at a bar where, when he was at the bar, the bartender spoke about him without recognising him at the bar (did we mention Tom went to a bar?). Jack Manifold looks back on the paranormal investigation video he and Tom filmed with YouTubers Sam and Colby, and begins to question the legitimacy of the ghostly activity they encountered. Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Technical producer: Eryn Films Production: Russ Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor: Owen Rogers Camera: Hazar Ayyildiz, Eryn Films, Owen Rogers Shorts editor: Multi Set design: Mirren Mace Costume and Make up: Mirren Mace  Social media manager: Tori Sheard Runner: enzo.drums Costume hire: Gladrags Costume Hire Venue: The Old Market, Brighton Venue sound tech: PJ Venue lighting tech: Daniel Mackenzie-Walker All proceeds from this live show went to The Old Market's 'Gig For A Gig' initiative. The funds will be used to support work by emerging artists. We love, love, love this independent venue! This podcast episode was recorded on 27/10/2026

  2. Oct 25

    Jack’s huge surprise, Tom's car crashes & an awkward dance-off

    Jack can't stop lying and Tom got into more car accidents... There's a lot to unpack this week on Shut Up I’m Talking. ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, early access, BTS & exclusive content ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking Jack Manifold has a huge change to share that will shock you, or is he lying (again)? Who knows at this point, but you’ll definitely want to hear what it is! TommyInnit shares even more car accidents he’s gotten himself into over the past week, looks back on an awkward dance-off he had with a random guy in a club, and describes how to make his new invention: the ‘Mega-sandwich’. Jack looks back on his all-inclusive holiday in Greece, his time spent freezing and miserable on a private beach, and his extremely competitive airplane game with a surprise opponent… Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Tom Simmons Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: Mirren Mace Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 19/10/2026

  3. Oct 18

    The drag episode

    Shut Up I’m 𝓼𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓲𝓷𝓰, it’s the drag episode! Tom and Jack both unveil their drag personas in support of CALM on this week of the Shut Up I’m Talking Podcast! Huge thanks to Mary O'Kart and Peggi Eighteen for being such fabulous drag mothers. You can still donate to CALM below to fund life-saving phone calls: https://tiltify.com/@shut-up-im-talking/shut-up-im-calming ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes and a BTS vlog of Tom and Jack getting into drag ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking TommyInnit returns as his drag persona ‘DT’, and is joined by Jack Manifold who also shows off his own drag queen character. Tom discusses the endless possibilities of being an adult, looks back on the multiple times he crashed his car over the last week and shares his experience of speaking to a crazy man on the streets of Brighton. Jack shares his thoughts on Tom Cruise’s new Digger movie and speaks about his recent trip to London with AverageHarry to play Magic: The Gathering with a surprise appearance from a very famous actor. Tom reveals that his credit card was stolen by an ATM, Jack shares his thoughts on the Minecraft vs. Roblox debate, and we look back on a few recent awkward moments that happened last week (this is becoming a recurring segment). Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: Mirren Mace Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 06/10/2026

  4. Oct 11

    Tom’s Scammer Update, Jack's Near Death Experience & Viewer Presentations

    Tom’s scammer is back at it again, and even though Jack almost blew up his whole house, he still found the time to give us all an in depth anatomy lesson. All on this week's episode of the Shut Up I’m Talking Podcast.A very special thank you to Mollie Paling for showing Jack how to craft his own jewellery on this week’s Jacktivity! You can find her work here:https://www.instagram.com/molliepalingjewellery /https://www.molliepalingjewellery.co.uk/ ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON to watch this week’s Jacktivity, ad-free bonus episodes, BTS & exclusive content ↓ https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking Tom’s scammer has been sending him very questionable messages, and we attempt to make contact with him again live on the podcast. Jack talks about how he almost blew up his house due to being Jack, but what happened to him next was arguably worse. TommyInnit looks back on the time he actively installed viruses on his first laptop, Jack Manifold talks about how his phone thought he was in the nude on a call to his dad and staged an intervention, and Tom and Jack deliver a fan's presentation that makes a persuasive argument as to why they should come to their birthday party. Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: Mirren Mace Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 29/09/2026​

  5. Oct 4

    Gabi Belle on Commentary YouTube Drama & Making An Album In 30 Days

    This week we’re joined by the amazing Gabi Belle to talk about her new album, shifting from being a Youtuber to a musician, and the drama behind her ‘Death Of Commentary’ video. ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, BTS & exclusive content ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking We are teaming up with the charity CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, throughout September & October. Show your support and get involved using the link below!  👉 ​​https://tiltify.com/@shut-up-im-talking/shut-up-im-calming 👈 You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking Gabi Belle explains how she started as a YouTube creator, how the commentary space has evolved over time and the resulting drama surrounding her ‘Death Of Commentary’ video. TommyInnit looks back on when he was punched in the face by a stranger in a bar, Gabi had a tense encounter in a nail salon, and Jack Manifold debates whether it was worse than Tom being punched in the face (did we mention Tom was punched in the face?). Gabi speaks about her decision to shift from Youtube to music, the challenge of making an album in 30 days, and discusses the differences between the UK and USA creator space. Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: Mirren Mace Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 07/09/2026

  6. Sep 27

    Good Kid: Free Music, Getting Mugged & Streaming on Tour

    This week we’re joined by David and Jacob from Good Kid to talk band origins, touring and moving from the tech industry to music. We are teaming up with the charity CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, throughout September. Show your support and get involved using the link below!  👉 ​​https://tiltify.com/@shut-up-im-talking/shut-up-im-calming 👈 ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, BTS & exclusive content ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking TommyInnit and Jack Manifold ask David and Jacob  about the origins of Good Kid, from growing up together in high school to forming a band out of jam sessions. Good Kid look back on their early interactions with TommyInnit and speak about the importance of releasing free music for streamers. Good Kid speak about the transition from the tech industry to touring with a band, what it’s like streaming on Twitch whilst on tour, and Jacob revisits the time he was mugged dressed as Dr. Who. Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: Mirren Mace Directed by: Mirren Mace Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: Mirren Mace Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 15/09/2026

  7. Sep 20

    We Let AverageHarry Direct the Podcast

    AverageHarry takes over the podcast as director, much to the dismay of Jack and Tom. We are teaming up with the charity CALM, the Campaign Against Living Miserably, throughout September. Show your support and get involved using the link below!  👉 ​​https://tiltify.com/@shut-up-im-talking/shut-up-im-calming 👈 ↓ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PATREON for bonus episodes, BTS & exclusive content ↓  https://www.patreon.com/c/shutupimtalking You can find us on socials here: https://linktr.ee/shutup1mtalking Following the mysterious disappearance of Podcast Director Mirren, AverageHarry stepped up to the job of directing this episode.  We hear about Harry’s recent sock wrestling match with Jack, Harry’s best and worst moments with Tom and his relationship with them both. It's all about Harry this week. Tom and Jack are forced to sit with their feet in jelly, wear the outfits Harry hand-picked for them, and attempt the eating challenges Harry set.  AverageHarry causes more chaos on set than SUIT’s ever seen, and refuses to disclose the location of missing Podcast Director Mirren.  If anyone has seen her or knows of her whereabouts, please contact us urgently.  Shut Up I’m Talking is a comedy podcast featuring TommyInnit and Jack Manifold who talk about life, growing up and the wild world of being an online influencer. Sponsorship enquiries: enquiries@shutupimtalking.co.uk Written & presented by: Tom Simons & Jack Manifold Creative director & executive producer: -Mirren Mace- AverageHarry Directed by: -Mirren Mace- AverageHarry Production manager: Tori Sheard Production: Russell Noon Channel manager & thumbnails: smill Editor & sound: Owen Rogers Camera & lighting: Hazar Ayyildiz Set design: -Mirren Mace- AverageHarry Social media manager: Tori Sheard This podcast episode was recorded on 01/09/2026

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What do you get when naivety meets extraordinary opportunity? This podcast. An authentic and hilarious insight into the weird, wonderful and endlessly curious brains of two firmly Gen Z YouTubers who have grown up in the intense spotlight of the internet. Meet Tom Simons, aka TommyInnit, and Jack Manifold every week as they open up their diaries and try to make sense of the internet-famous-meets-normal-real-life lives they are living.

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