Centre of the Universe

7FIFTY

*New episodes every Wednesday* Two of Bristol’s most recognisable voices are setting out to prove their hometown is the Centre of the Universe. Comedian, actor and presenter Jayde Adams, known for Strictly Come Dancing, joins forces with chef Josh Eggleton of Great British Menu for a new series exploring what really makes a city great. Across the series, Jayde and Josh dig into the food, culture, people and stories that shape the places we live, building a case for what gives a city its identity and asking a simple question at the heart of it all: what makes somewhere truly great?

Episodes

  1. Music, Festivals and Hangovers at Love Saves The Day

    May 27

    Music, Festivals and Hangovers at Love Saves The Day

    Subscribe for weekly episodes WARNING: PHOTOSENSITIVITY - This video contains flashing lights and patterns that may potentially trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Viewer discretion is advised. Series 1 Episode 7 - If ever there was proof that Josh and Jayde have the keys to the city, this is it! This weeks’ episode is filmed at Love Saves The Day festival while rigging is still in progress… It doesn’t get more ‘Access All Areas’ than that. While the site is built around them, Jayde and Josh discuss all things Bristol music and festival scene from Pride to Hot Air Balloons to Massive Attack and all things in between. They even find a new pod mascot pal along the way.   All while Jayde is battling the effects of the night before… There are no lengths Jayde won’t go to convince you that Bristol is the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  Inside this episode: On location at a windy Love Saves The Day FestivalBeautiful Bella the pod dogWholesome JoshAshton Court is not in Bristol…Classic kids TV show chatMassive Attack’s sustainable gigFilet-O-PollockJayde’s job as a radio traffic announcerOne of the pair has a stinking hangover…Bristol’s famous hot air balloon fiestaDarth Vader is BristolianMore random Josh factsJayde the priest (true story…)Meals on wheels food deliveryHair of the dogToasted sandwich goalsBoss Finesse dressed as a bananaThe pod made the paper!Jayde’s link to Crack (magazine)Jayde busts the myth that she’s a bad kisserSnack of the week x child labourThe best Burger in Bristol? (Let us know in the comments)Jayde’s pride on Bristol Pride Our 8th and final episode of the first series will be out in a couple of weeks. We’re planning something mega gurt lush, so watch this space for updates.  Exclusive original tracks by PaR (Insta - @parispang_) Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Food #Community #Podcast #Bristol #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK

    47 min
  2. Seafood, Stories & Silly Arguments on the SS Great Britain

    May 20

    Seafood, Stories & Silly Arguments on the SS Great Britain

    Subscribe for weekly episodes Series 1 Episode 6 - Ahoy me hearties! Welcome aboard the SS Great Britain, Bristol (and Brunel’s) famous ship, where Jayde and Josh find themselves on the First Class promenade, exactly where they belong, in this nautical themed episode. Josh takes charge with some serious Bristol maritime knowledge in a bid to impress Jayde, and you the audience, before putting on a seafood spread with far too much wine… It’s a tough job spreading the word that Bristol is the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  Alongside all things seafaring, the pair discuss saunaing, wild swimming and even start a beef with Liverpool… Gulp! Inside this episode: Sandwich disastersSS Great Britain factsBrunel the adopted BristolianConfronting the darker side of Bristol’s historyJosh’s river factsWild swimming controversies & Dryrobe w******!Night swimming with snakesBristol’s sauna cultureWe love the NHSJosh’s fishy feastJayde the fired fishmongerWhat’s your favourite fish?Sea shantiesTikTok Style Tinned Fish ReviewsMukbangingFancy dress 1845 styleStarting beef with LiverpoolBungee jumping mythsSnack of the week has an unexpected effect…  Best fish and chips in Bristol?Josh wants to write ANOTHER book Exclusive original tracks by PaR (Insta - @parispang_) Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Food #Community #Podcast #Bristol #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK

    47 min
  3. Baked Bean Phobias at Jayde's House

    May 13

    Baked Bean Phobias at Jayde's House

    Subscribe for weekly episodes Series 1 Episode 5 - This week, Jayde’s in charge as she hosts Josh and the Centre of the Universe crew at her glamorous home, while nervously cooking up a storm for Josh, the Michelin Star chef… what could possibly go wrong…? Jayde’s willing to put her friendship with Josh on the line all in pursuit of convincing you, the listener, that that Bristol is in fact the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  The chat focuses on community and art, with a tonne of food chat along the way, as always. Inside this episode: The perfect cup of teaExpensive Bristol tea setsWhy Josh never gets cooked forCrisps in a sandwich; yay or nay?Good produce = Good foodBuilding a community in BristolWhy is Bristol so creative?The Crochet Blanket of BristolJosh’s altruistic Christmas Day traditionTackling isolation and loneliness through social diningJosh’s phobia of baked beansJayde’s local ingredients fry upBilly Chip’s positive alternative economyThe Bristol poundFake adsThe Bristol CrocodileJayde reintroducing beavers into the wild…River Swimming, poo watching and otter spottingJosh the pod heart-throb Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Bristol #Podcast #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK #Food #Community

    41 min
  4. Pasties in a Football Stadium Director’s Box

    May 6

    Pasties in a Football Stadium Director’s Box

    Subscribe for weekly episodes Series 1 Episode 4 - Another episode, another Bristol institution - Aston Gate Stadium, home of Bristol City Football team. Jayde and Josh lord it up in the Director’s Box to try and prove to you that Bristol is the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  Focusing on sport (which they know nothing about), food, home cooking tips, pasty chat and stadium singing - this episode has it all.  Inside this episode: Having the keys to the cityJosh’s child labour childhood selling the programmesDriving Elton John in a Polo EstateCelebrating 20 years of The PonyJosh’s new extra long cookbookJayde’s mayonnaise crisis Josh’s top mayo tipsThe great mayo debate that nearly ends their friendshipBristol tops Cornwall for pasties (GET IN!)The pair pontificate pasties, while eating pastiesJosh’s crusade against giant sausage rollsCrimpin’A comedy gig at a hospiceFighting food inequality in BristolJayde’s impressive opera voiceSnack of the WeekJayde’s mukbangTerrible sports commentary Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Bristol #Podcast #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK #Food #Community

    47 min
  5. We Visited Bristol’s Most Haunted Theatre... It Got Weird

    Apr 29

    We Visited Bristol’s Most Haunted Theatre... It Got Weird

    Subscribe for weekly episodes Series 1 Episode 3 - Josh and Jayde hit the stage of the iconic Bristol Old Vic to continue their mission to convince YOU that Bristol is the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  This week they’re focussed on theatre and folklore. With Jayde showing off her acting chops in Treasure Island at the Old Vic, the pair take to the stage to chow down on Chinese food and discuss the story’s roots in the city.  Inside this episode: Filmed on stage at the Bristol Old VicADHD timekeepingBristol Old Vic factsDying on stageChicken feet and tripeThe food diversity of BristolTreasure Island’s deep connection to BristolGood S*** PubsJayde wants a doctorate The suspension bridge debateChristopher Walken loves BristolBristol mythsThe ghost of the royal boxSnack of the week with upgradesJayde shows off her many talents Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Bristol #Podcast #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK #Food

    54 min
  6. Jayde’s Brush with Banksy

    Apr 22

    Jayde’s Brush with Banksy

    Series 1 Episode 2 - Bristol legends, Jayde and Josh, are back debating all things Bristol and why they believe it IS the Centre of the Universe (*DING*).  This week they’re in the cookery school at Josh’s flagship restaurant, The Pony in Chew Valley, feasting on Josh’s famous Sunday Roast while discussing iconic Bristol locations as voted for by you, the people.  Inside this episode: Filmed at the Pony, Chew Valley, in the cooking schoolRoast Potato FondueBristol has highest rated roasts in UKBloody Mary tipsJosh’s homegrown chilli challengeIlona Maher loves a Bristol roastJosh the ringerJayde the dinner ladySchool cake tipsYorkshire Pudding tipsJayde the Pork Sommelier Sweetcorn on a roast debateBristol Cream Sherry in Chinese foodBristol iconsWhen Jayde caught Banksy...The iconic steep streets of BristolBristol Legends Award Ceremony Got a question or convinced YOUR city is actually Centre of the Universe (*DING*), drop Jayde & Josh and email - hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube Follow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7FIFTY Films #Bristol #Podcast #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK #Food

    48 min
  7. All Roads Lead To Bristol

    Apr 15

    All Roads Lead To Bristol

    Series 1 Episode 1 - Strictly’s Jayde Adams and Great British Menu’s Josh Eggleton officially launch the podcast. These two friends and proud Bristolians are convinced that Bristol is the Centre of the Universe (*DING*) and challenge you to prove them wrong... Filmed entirely on location, the series leaves the studio behind and places each episode in a setting that sparks the conversation from the very first moment - packed full of pop culture, foodie tips, chef hacks and celebrity chat. Series One starts at home. Bristol. Jayde and Josh take their shared hometown and put it under the microscope, convinced it might be the centre of everything. Using the city itself as their studio, they set out to prove it. Inside this episode: 🔍 Debunking the myth that Josie Gibson is from Bristol 📍 Filmed at The Pony, Chew Valley 🗺️ When Bristol lost Avon 🌍 Proving Bristol is the centre of the universe 🚗 The Bristol Zoo car park scandal 🧂 Hangover cures and salt science 🧀 A proper ploughman’s 💊 MDMA chat 🎤 Brian Steele theme tune live ✊ Roy Hackett and Bristol activism 🍽️ Blagging into The French Laundry 🎭 Blagging into comedy 🔁 Two very similar origin stories 🗿 The global Colston statue moment From its food scene to its globally recognised music and street art culture, Bristol continues to evolve without losing its identity, making it one of the most culturally dynamic places in the UK. This is where it begins. Centre of the Universe is a visual series made for YouTube and available across all major podcast platforms. Subscribe for weekly episodes. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Pocket Casts and Overcast 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTubeFollow for more: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centreoftheuniversepod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/centreoftheuniversepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CentreOfTheUniversePod 🌍 www.centreoftheuniversepod.com 📩 hello@centreoftheuniversepod.com Produced by 7Fifty Films #Bristol #Podcast #FoodPodcast #UKPodcast #JaydeAdams #JoshEggleton #FoodAndCulture #CityStories #BristolUK #Food

    43 min

  8. Season 1 Trailer

    Series 1 Trailer

    Allow us to introduce you to a brand new podcast that explores what really makes a city great, one cultural deep dive at a time. Hosted by comedian Jayde Adams (Strictly) and Michelin-star chef Josh Eggleton (Great British Menu), starting with Bristol - and going much further. Launching Wednesday 15th April 2026 New episodes dropping weekly on Wednesdays Follow us and add to your playlist to get Episode 1 as soon as it drops!

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*New episodes every Wednesday* Two of Bristol’s most recognisable voices are setting out to prove their hometown is the Centre of the Universe. Comedian, actor and presenter Jayde Adams, known for Strictly Come Dancing, joins forces with chef Josh Eggleton of Great British Menu for a new series exploring what really makes a city great. Across the series, Jayde and Josh dig into the food, culture, people and stories that shape the places we live, building a case for what gives a city its identity and asking a simple question at the heart of it all: what makes somewhere truly great?

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