Cockney & Son

Lew & Steve

Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London is what happens when I sit down with my straight-talking, old-school Londoner dad to try and make sense of the world we’re living in today. From parenting and politics to prices and pronouns, nothing’s off-limits — and trust me, nothing gets sugar-coated. We see life through two very different lenses, but it’s all grounded in laughs, honest opinions, and the kind of unfiltered banter only a father and son can get away with. Whether you remember phone boxes or need subtitles when he starts chatting, this one’s for you.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode 7: Spring has Sprung, Brits Moan & The “Perfect” Garden

    Send us Fan Mail 🌼 Spring has officially arrived… apparently. Lew and Dad are back to talk about that very British moment when the sun comes out for five minutes and suddenly winter is “over” — coats are off, shorts are on, and everyone’s planning a whole new outdoor lifestyle.  💬 Bit of a Natter: The first day of spring, lighter evenings, and all the classic British phrases that come out the second the temperature hits double digits — “it’s nice out”, “getting lighter now”, “do I need a coat?”  😤 Adam & Eve It: Lew looks at the weird habits of Brits in warmer weather — from judging people for wearing shorts too early, to suddenly becoming garden experts overnight. Is it optimism… or just delusion?  🌱 Say It Like Steve: A listener question — why do we all say we’re going to sort the garden every year… and never do it? Dad gives his honest take on whether it’s laziness, effort, or just not everyone being “a garden person.”  😂 The Bleedin’ Dad Joke: Back to the classic format — a head-to-head of dad jokes, including a slightly darker one that might divide opinion. It’s another episode full of relatable British moments, seasonal delusion and classic Cockney & Son banter — because no one talks about the weather quite like us. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Follow @CockneyAndSon on Instagram and TikTok for clips, behind-the-scenes laughs and more. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon  Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

    27 min
  2. MAR 13

    The Mother’s Day Episode

    Send a text 🌸 It’s the Mother’s Day episode! Lew and Dad sit down for a chat about how Mother’s Day has changed over the years — from the simpler days of “Mothering Sunday” to the modern version full of flowers, brunch bookings and gift guides everywhere you look. But it’s also a chance to talk about the more emotional side of the day for families going through loss. 💬 Bit of a Natter: What Mother’s Day looked like growing up in the 70s compared to today, whether it’s become too commercialised, and why the day can mean very different things depending on your situation. 🤔 Adam & Eve It: Lew looks at Mother’s Day from another perspective — asking whether schools should run Mother’s Day gift stalls when not every child has a mum at home, and how family situations today are more varied than ever. 🗣 Say It Like Steve: If you’re lucky enough to still have your parents around, make the effort while you can. Dad shares his thoughts on family relationships, communication and why things aren’t always as simple as they seem. 😂 The Bleedin’ Dad Joke: For one week only… Dad reads out a few classic “your mum” jokes, bringing the episode to a slightly chaotic but very funny finish. It’s an episode with reflection, honesty and the usual Cockney & Son banter, proving that even when the conversation gets serious, there’s always room for a laugh. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Follow @CockneyAndSon on Instagram and TikTok for clips, behind-the-scenes laughs and more. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

    25 min
  3. MAR 6

    Episode 5: Nearly 70, Secondary X Factor & You Can’t Say that

    Send a text It’s a birthday episode! Dad officially turns 69, which means the countdown to the big 70 has begun. Lew comes prepared with a very questionable “getting ready for 70” gift bag — including 210 tea bags, Werther’s Originals, a word search book and moisturiser for the increasingly crusty skin. What could possibly go wrong? Bit of a Natter: Turning 69, getting older, and the advice Dad would give to younger people. From regrets and life lessons to why you shouldn’t put things off while you’re young — it’s surprisingly thoughtful… for about five minutes. Adam & Eve It: Lew dives into the chaos of secondary school placements, after thousands of Year 6 kids found out where they’re going in September. Why do some children get schools miles away? How does the system even work? And was it really simpler “back in Dad’s day”? Say It Like Steve: People are too quick to take offence instead of having a conversation. Has the world become too sensitive — or is that just what every older generation says? The Bleedin’ Dad Joke: Horse jokes, ladders, and a few classics that are either brilliant… or absolutely terrible. It’s another episode full of generational banter, questionable opinions and plenty of laughs from a father-and-son duo who see the world very differently. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music Follow @CockneyAndSon on Instagram & TikTok for clips, behind the scenes and more. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

    29 min
  4. FEB 13

    Episode 2: Be My Valentine (but I’m only buying you a card)

    Send a text Love is in the air… and so is the pressure. In this Valentine’s Special of Cockney & Son, Lew and Steve take a proper look at how the big day has changed from the 60s and 70s to now — from anonymous cards through the letterbox to panic-buying gifts, packed restaurants and sky-high expectations. They chat about secret admirers, the rise of commercialised romance, and whether love should really be proven with expensive jewellery or just a simple card and a bunch of flowers. Steve shares his old-school take on relationships, gives advice to the younger generation, and explains why showing love all year round matters more than one day in February. There’s also a Valentine’s edition of Adam & Eve It, a classic “Say It Like Steve” moment on people confusing being busy with being important, and a round of Bleedin’ Dad Jokes guaranteed to make you laugh… or groan. Expect nostalgia, honest opinions, a few cheeky stories, and plenty of proper London banter. Cockney & Son – Two generations. One London. Real talk, real laughs, every week. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

    29 min
  5. 12/19/2025

    Episode 26: The Office Christmas Party, Same old resolutions & Steve’s 2026 Speech

    Send a text It’s the final episode of Series 1, and we’re ending it the only way we know how, with laughs, honesty, a bit of emotion, and absolutely no sugar-coating. In this Christmas special, Lew and Steve look back on 26 episodes of graft, graft and more graft, over 5,000 downloads worldwide, from London to New Zealand, the US to Tunisia. Not bad for a mic, a cuppa and a lot of opinions. We kick off with a festive Bit of a Natter, diving into the chaos of office Christmas parties free bars, bad decisions, gossip, sensible shoes and why you should always remember someone’s watching. Steve shares old-school Royal Mail party memories and gives blunt advice for surviving modern workplace dos and don’ts. Then it’s Adam & Eve It, as we tackle New Year’s Resolutions, why “New Year, New Me” rarely works, gym memberships in January, saving money, bad habits, and whether there’s any point putting pressure on yourself at all. The heart of the episode comes with a very special Say It Like Steve, a straight-talking message for Christmas and 2026. No palaces, no pretending. Just real advice about being honest, saying no, laughing louder, not staying where you don’t want to be, and admitting when you’re not fine. And of course, we finish with absolute chaos in the final Bleedin’ Dad Joke, featuring Christmas crackers, terrible jokes, questionable punchlines and Steve doing what Steve does best. From June to December, we’ve laughed, moaned, got emotional and kept it real. Series 1 is done — Series 2 lands in 2026. Stick the kettle on, have a laugh, and we’ll see you next year. 🎧 Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London New episodes every week – unfiltered chat, real opinions, and a proper bit of banter between father and son. Got a question or topic you want my dad’s take on? Send it over on Instagram: @twodadsinlondon Thanks for listening — if you enjoyed it, give us a follow, leave a rating, and share it with someone who remembers when milk came in bottles.

    31 min

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Cockney & Son: Two Generations, One London is what happens when I sit down with my straight-talking, old-school Londoner dad to try and make sense of the world we’re living in today. From parenting and politics to prices and pronouns, nothing’s off-limits — and trust me, nothing gets sugar-coated. We see life through two very different lenses, but it’s all grounded in laughs, honest opinions, and the kind of unfiltered banter only a father and son can get away with. Whether you remember phone boxes or need subtitles when he starts chatting, this one’s for you.

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