Lousy Advice

Holly Morris
  • 5.0 (5)
  • Comedy
  • Updated Weekly

Introducing Holly Morris, a Z-list influencer, part time zumba-er AND QUEEN of lousy advice. Like all of us, she's spent her twenties & early thirties being bombarded with lousy advice in all forms, from 30 second TikToks of self-appointed life coaches about how breathwork cured their athletes foot, friends-of-friends in the pub that SWEAR their sister's cousin's big toe managed to get their ex back through reiki, magazine's that have told her if she just got her calves to be 2cm smaller she'd definitely end up getting inundated with roses on Hinge. So assisted by her tiny intern Rory, Holly will be coming live from Lousy Digest HQ. A magazine that discusses the things that really don't matter, and makes a bit of a meal of it. If you're looking for pearls of wisdom or have some unusual/ interesting/ down right awful advice of your own, let us know at thatslousyadvice@gmail.com Thanks for listening and PLEASE don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode! (And so I can move Rory to a paid intern role) Bye babe xx

  1. 1d ago ·  Bonus

    F*** up Friday: Childminder's Awkward Fart, Running Over a Driving Instructor & Blame Game Society

    Childminder's Awkward Door Fart, Running Over a Driving Instructor & Blame Game Society In this episode, Holly and Rory share hilarious and relatable stories of mistakes, misunderstandings, and moments of awkwardness - from slipping up in everyday life to comical mix-ups at social gatherings. Tune in for a lighthearted look at how everyone messes up sometimes, and discover the humorous side of human errors. Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to Fudge Up Fridays – sharing weekly mistake stories 02:06 - Rory's story about Chloe's wedding and mistaken identity with her mum 04:14 - Rory’s awkward question to Harry’s mum and subsequent confusion 06:03 - The pickleball name mix-up between Jen and Jane 07:35 - Rory’s ongoing mispronunciations and accent banter 09:00 - The playful banter about Rory's change from Jane to Rory: accent and personality shifts 10:03 - Family perceptions and Rory’s “salt of the earth” versus posh stereotypes 11:24 - London flat horrors and the “earthy” vibe vs. posh stereotypes 12:27 - Rory’s story about accidentally farting and shitting himself during a door answer 14:21 - Bathroom mishaps, blame game, and the story of inhaling a poo in bed 16:17 - The story of Rory running over his driving instructor and the use of emojis in stories 17:02 - The blame game and how to handle awkward situations humorously 19:00 - Wrapping up the episode and announcing a special giveaway for listeners 20:16 - How to share and support the podcast with creative antics like billboards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    23 min

  2. 4d ago

    family holidays are more like survival competitions, what love means and pregnancy mood swings

    Join Holly and Rory as they navigate the chaos of family holidays, outrageous pet behaviors, and societal quirks—delivered with humor and unfiltered honesty. Expect laughs, real talk, and a dash of controversial opinions. 0:00 – Casual intro and outfit banter 4:22 – Shift to family holiday updates and frustrations 11:36 – Rory’s detailed toenail horror reveal 13:04 – The challenges of family holidays and in-law interactions 15:22 – Rory’s toenail texture description and infection worries 18:30 – Call for toenail fungal treatment sponsorship 35:08 – Rant about loud social media calls on trains 37:40 – Podcast promotion and audience engagement call-to-action 37:57 – Rory’s ending reflection on love and pregnancy emotions 29:28 – Rory's bathroom habits and the sleep dilemma 30:57 – The hypothetical legislation for train etiquette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  3. May 29 ·  Bonus

    F*** Up Friday! I told my boss I'm H*rny, honest wedding feedback & forgetting children

    In this bonus episode of Lousy Advice, Holly and Rory share hilarious stories of their weekly mistakes and mishaps, inviting listeners to reflect on their own fudged-up moments. From gardening misadventures to bathroom blunders and travel confusions, they unpack relatable and hilarious fails with humor and honesty. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Fudge-Ups and what the episode will cover 00:30 - Holly discusses her gardening project gone wrong and the workload it created 02:00 - Rory shares his strategy to prevent mistakes before they happen 03:45 - Holly recounts her travel confusion with a mistaken bus route 05:00 - Comedic stories about bathroom blockages and handling hygiene mishaps 06:20 - Discussion on managing awkward household and workplace disasters 07:45 - Sharing stories of forgetting children or leaving them behind during outings 09:00 - The dilemma of handling embarrassing auto-correct or messaging errors 10:30 - How honesty and humor are key in dealing with life's blunders 12:00 - Closing remarks and calls to submit more Fudge-Ups for future episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    25 min

  4. May 26

    finding out we’re pregnant, crying in public & the absolute admin of growing a human

    In this episode, Holly and Rory share their unexpected pregnancy journey, hilarious mishaps, and personal insights into the realities of expecting. From medical adventures to emotional moments, they offer a lighthearted look at a life-changing experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Lousy Advice Podcast 01:11 Pregnancy Announcement and Initial Reactions 04:27 Navigating Pregnancy Realities 06:17 Shopping for Baby Essentials 11:10 The Impact of Pregnancy on Relationships 15:08 The Humour in Pregnancy Challenges 19:52 Emotional Moments During Pregnancy 23:11 Navigating New Experiences in Cooking and Pregnancy 25:09 Emotional Challenges During Pregnancy 30:30 Coping with Pregnancy Changes and Aversions 31:55 Unexpected Surprises of Pregnancy 39:10 The Reality of Pregnancy and Preparing for Parenthood 42:21 Reflections on Pregnancy and Humour in Parenting The Lousy Digest on Substack: https://holymorridge.substack.com/ Lousy Advice socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatslousyadvice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatslousyadvice Holly’s socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollymorrisss/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holymorridge Rory’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roryrory444* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  5. May 22 ·  Bonus

    F*** Up Fridays: new weekly bonus episode oi oi!

    Join Holly and Rory in this bonus episode of Lousy Advice as they share their funniest and most relatable mishaps from the week. From mistaken identity at school to accidentally printing 800 pages of unnecessary document, they turn moments of embarrassment into comedy gold. Perfect for anyone who enjoys a good laugh at life's little slip-ups. Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and overview of Fudge Up Fridays 00:30 - Holly’s mix-up with Wilfred Owen and Owen Wilson 01:00 - Printing 800 pages of unnecessary work, environmental impact 02:00 - Holly’s public bush pee scare and ensuing panic 03:00 - Leaving clothes in the car and testing what gets stolen 04:00 - The hilarious accidental message to HR about the first meeting of the week 05:00 - Holly’s mishap during a work call, not on mute 06:00 - Embarrassing gym farting at peak time 07:00 - Holly’s dengue fever diagnosis and health blunders 08:00 - The confusion of left vs. right, and thinking in compass directions 09:00 - Attempting to rescue a hedgehog mistaken for a hanging basket 10:00 - Holly’s crazy week: extra printing, forgetting things, health drama 11:00 - The irony of Holly’s failed attempts at environmental conservation via work mistakes 12:00 - The humorous side of relationship comfort and long-term bonds 13:00 - The chaos of technology accidents like wrong email attachments and accidental TV calls 14:00 - Holly’s art of bin-dumping 800 pages or turning them into a play script 15:00 - Summary and playful banter about the week’s funniest moments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    26 min

  6. May 19

    The Podcast IS BACK! Sleeping Through Arguments, Ban Whatsapp & Vajazzles Are Back?

    The Lousy Digest on Substack: https://holymorridge.substack.com/ Lousy Advice socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatslousyadvice/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thatslousyadvice Holly’s socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollymorrisss/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@holymorridge Rory’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roryrory444* (00:00) - Welcome back to season two and the reality of a low-budget podcast (02:14) - Rory's new shirt and the ongoing wardrobe struggle (05:50) - Holly’s difficulty relaxing and her scheduled approach to fun (08:15) - The unconventional advice: sleeping through arguments (09:35) - The bizarre world of jazzing and vajazzling fantasies (12:00) - Holly's startup ideas and the failed clothing line (13:21) - The chaotic mug business and the idea of collectibles (17:45) - Holly’s blonde transformation and the societal perks of blondness (22:10) - The humorous trouble with ASOS bans and the quest for body measurements (25:20) - The age-old evangelism for student discounts versus adult discounts (27:45) - Rory’s chill attitude versus Holly’s constant stress (29:45) - The humorous critique of WhatsApp communication and alternative methods (36:02) - The playful mockery of character traits: Holly’s psycho WhatsApp points (40:01) - The nostalgic idea of a landline and simplified communication (44:02) - A playful look at Rory’s potential podcast topics and interests (48:48) - The daunting wedding plans and the reality of modern celebrations (50:51) - The humorous "least" goals: changing surnames, avoiding prenups, and more (55:15) - The awkwardness of small talk at engagement events (57:16) - Rory’s fashion and style aspirations (58:00) - The importance of not setting unrealistic goals and embracing imperfection (58:34) - Final piece of lousy advice: bring back the Vajazzle and simplify communication Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m

  7. 12/17/2025

    Why we should cancel new year's eve, trying to remember my friends exist and moving back in with my parents

    It’s the last visit to Lousy Digest HQ of 2025 and this season finale is packed full of questionable advice. CEO/Editor Holly tells us why people who read books are smug. Do they even read them or are they pretending?? Kingtern Rory is on his best behaviour this week after some online heat, so does a lot of agreeing with his boss. There’s all the Lousy New Year’s advice you could ever need, a demand for a dating app for friends and Rory finally says something nice about Holly when we hear what has been learned from Season 1. Bye Babe xx Produced by: The Sheriff ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Lousy Advice on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lousy Digest on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lousy Advice socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holly’s socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rory’s TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 10m

  8. 12/10/2025

    Navigating the festive period, why we won't return to a nude beach and I think my friends hate me???

    In case you haven't noticed, it's nearly Christmas. So CEO/Editor Holly and Kingtern Rory are wrapping this week's podcast in Lousy Advice about all things festive. You'll find out why they have never spent Christmas together, and it's not because either of them are embarrassed about their inappropriate office romance. There's also virtual knicker twisting, some hilarious fxck up fridays and a lot of potato. Bye Babe xx Produced by: The Sheriff ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Lousy Advice on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Lousy Digest on Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lousy Advice socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Holly’s socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rory’s TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1h 2m
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Introducing Holly Morris, a Z-list influencer, part time zumba-er AND QUEEN of lousy advice. Like all of us, she's spent her twenties & early thirties being bombarded with lousy advice in all forms, from 30 second TikToks of self-appointed life coaches about how breathwork cured their athletes foot, friends-of-friends in the pub that SWEAR their sister's cousin's big toe managed to get their ex back through reiki, magazine's that have told her if she just got her calves to be 2cm smaller she'd definitely end up getting inundated with roses on Hinge. So assisted by her tiny intern Rory, Holly will be coming live from Lousy Digest HQ. A magazine that discusses the things that really don't matter, and makes a bit of a meal of it. If you're looking for pearls of wisdom or have some unusual/ interesting/ down right awful advice of your own, let us know at thatslousyadvice@gmail.com Thanks for listening and PLEASE don't forget to follow us so you never miss an episode! (And so I can move Rory to a paid intern role) Bye babe xx

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  • Creator
    Holly Morris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Explicit

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