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  • Hello!


    This isn't a new episode of Do The Right Thing (sob!) but we thought you might like to sample Margaret's new(ish) podcast Crushed! - and in particular the latest episode in which she chats to Danielle about her crushes and unrequited loves in all their intense and embarrassing glory. Within there is plenty of discussion of why stand ups make terrible boyfriends, which two qualities you'd have to have to date Danielle, and some frankly filthy discussion of the hottest star of Red Dwarf - Chris Barrie. Yes, you read that right. Chris Barrie.


    If you like it then why not subscribe to the show by searching for 'Crushed by Margaret Cabourn-Smith' wherever you usually do that sort of thing.


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  • ...something that might be of interest.


    DTRT's very own Michael Legge - the especially angry one - has a book coming out VERY SOON.


    'Strawberries To Pigs' is a collection of his writing from 2008 to 2020, and is also his way of apologising for inventing online anger and wrecking all our lives. Stories of romance, success and bravery are not included. Instead of writing about how fun and exciting the life of a comedian is, he decided to tell the truth.


    Join Michael as he tries hard to control his fury at absolutely everything in this selection of 14 of his favourite arguments (but probably not yours) from his archive, plus the brand-new short story Mister Err Gets Blocked.


    Please go to https://gofasterstripe.com/pigs for more information and to join the LIVE LAUNCH next Monday 8th November.


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  • Chris Addison and Anna Mann are the gifts that keep on giving in the 2019 Christmas Special! It is a very traditional affair, with all the usual festive ingredients you'd expect, including squirrels, gimp masks, sword fighting, an abbatoir and Danke Jonathan. Expertise is provided by the overwhelmingly brilliant, lovely and Panto-tastic Joe Tracini.


    We hope you've enjoyed the new episodes this year and that this Christmas Special gives you a warm glow in all the right places. As ever, we are super-grateful for any support you can give us, whether that is in the form of leaving a review, telling your friends about the show or giving us cold, hard cyber-cash in the form of a one-off donation or signing up to our Patreon - both of which you can do at dothemoneything.com


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Josh Grant for helping out on the night and the Pleasance Theatre for having us. Thank you thank you thank you to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Aisling Bea and Miles Jupp are the guests for the final show of this mammoth series - and we go out with a bang in an episode that considers how to commit the perfect murder, how to behave on public transport, what to do if you sext your ex and then they start blackmailing you, how to deal with flatmates whose onanism is too noisy and a few new-life lessons from Expert Midwife Kerry.


    If you enjoy Do The Right Thing there are two keys ways you can support us. The first costs nothing: please help get the show into the ears of people who might like it by telling them about it. The second costs as much as you're willing to pay: your donations mean we can make more episodes in the future. Find out more by clicking here. Also... you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and give the show a sparkling review whenever you spot an opportunity to do so. THANKS!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies and Josh Grant for helping out on the night and the Phoenix for having us. Thank you thank you thank you to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Rufus Hound and Tawny Newsome guest at the London Podcast Festival in a show that considers calming down angry people, surviving a freefall without a parachute, how to cope with a dog who wants to join in when you're having sex, the whys and wherefores of getting a second date (featuring possibly the worst advice ever given in the course of an Agony round courtesy of Danielle) and a very fun Ask The Expert round with expert guest bass player Mat Osman from Suede!


    If you're enjoying this series and are wondering how you can support the show, here's how! Chuck us some cyber coins by clicking here (your donations will help us make more episodes) and/or help spread the word about the show however you see fit. Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and 'Like' or favourably review the show whenever you spot an opportunity. THANKS!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies for helping out on the night and the London Podcast Festival and Kings Place for having us. VAST THANK YOUS to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Bethany Black and David Reed join the gang in glorious York for the first ever recording outside London or Edinburgh (yes, we know you've already heard the Birmingham recording, but that was recorded three days after this one). Anyway, the subjects covered include jellyfish stings, interrogation techniques, whether honesty is the best policy when it comes to unexpected windfalls, two cracking audience Agony problems (how to own up to your wife that you're living a brilliant lie & how to upgrade the elderly volunteers in a charity shop) and then a fascinating hike through vikings with expert guest Chris Tuckley (on loan from the Jorvik Centre).


    If you're enjoying this series and want to 'give something back' then you can! You can chuck us some cyber coins by clicking here (your donations will help us make more episodes) and any help spreading the word about the show is always a beautiful thing. Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and 'Like' or favourably review the show whenever you spot an opportunity. THANKS!


    Special Thanks this episode to... William Wright for transcription, Burning Duck Comedy for their help setting up the gig and the wonderful Crescent Community Venue in York for having us.


    VAST THANK YOUS to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon. This episode we want to pick out even more of the people who've chosen to sign up to the 'Do The Written Thanks Thing' tier: They are... Christine Turner (remarkable), Christopher Leonard (incredible), Derren Harvey (magnificent), Gari McColl (awol), Jon FitzGerald (groovy), Nicholas Alderson (stupendous), Nick Rozanski (wondrous) and Rachel Robertson (staggering).


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Rachel Fairburn and Neil Edmond are the perfect guests for a show that considers runaway horses, meeting strangers from the internet in real life, unwanted matchmaking, secret tattoos and aggressively smelly bosses. There then follows a frankly delightful chat with expert cruise ship entertainment and hospitality director Peter Gibbs.


    You seem like a very kind-hearted person, so you probably want to support the show anyway you can. Well, there are two ways. 1. Please recommend the show to people - always very helpful indeed. 2. Bung us some cash here - your donations will help us to determine whether or not to make more episodes and how quickly we can do so! THANKS! Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and 'Like' or favourably review the show whenever you spot an opportunity. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies for his assistance at the recording and The Cavendish Arms in London for hosting it.


    VAST THANK YOUS to all the people who are already supporting us via PayPal and Patreon. This episode we want to pick out a few more of the people who've chosen to sign up to the 'Do The Written Thanks Thing' tier: They are... James Forrester (stalwart), Neal Peters (powerhouse), Richard Bald (bold), Richard Smith (indomitable), Scott Mitchell (rugged), the enigmatic 'T' Smith (courageous) and Thom Saunders (adventuresome).


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Vivienne Acheampong and Glenn Moore join Danielle, Margaret and Michael to discuss rioting, parents embarrassing you on social media, the rights and wrongs of weeing in the sink and dirty housemates. There's then a disconcerting amount of talk about fists with expert guest materials scientist Anna Ploszajski.


    If you want to support the show, then let us tell you how... click here to donate some cash to the cause, or you can also help us a tonne by spreading the word about DTRT on social media, in the playground, and via semaphore. Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), and 'Like' or favourably review the show whenever you spot an opportunity. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies and Maisah Thompson for their assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting it.


    HUGE THANKS to all the people who have already been supporting us via PayPal and Patreon. In particular we'd like to pick out some of the people who've chosen to sign up to the 'Do The Written Thanks Thing' tier (this isn't all of them, but we'll be thanking them all over the next few episodes): They are... Cameron Swaine (hero), Chris Mannion (legend), Dan Morgan (champion), Daniel Hawksworth (warrior), David Bamford (conquistador), Doug Atkinson (all round decent person) and Karen McMillan (solid gold ally).


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Do The Right Thing and support #PODSTRIKE on Friday September 20th 2019.


    This week will be historic. In over 150 countries, people are stepping up to support young climate strikers and demand an end to the age of fossil fuels. The climate crisis won’t wait, so neither will we.


    Young people have woken up much of the world with their powerful Fridays For Future school strikes for the climate. Now, millions of adults are joining in a huge wave of that will kickstart renewed action all over the world. The urgency of the climate crisis requires a new approach and a just response centered on human rights, equity, and justice. Follow the actions and join the movement.


    Read more at https://globalclimatestrike.net/


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  • Bridget Christie and Sara Barron are the guests for a joyous romp through subjects including talking about the birds and the bees with your kids, sandstorms, disowning family for motorcycling reasons, a boyfriend who won't move out of a flat, an awful cow skin rug and an eye-popping discussion with expert Human Resources professional Colleen Cheetham-Gerrard.


    Want to support the show? You're a hero! Click here to find out how you can do so with cash (much appreciated), or otherwise do spread the word about the show on social media and the like (also brilliantly helpful). Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... William Wright for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies for his assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting it.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Lou Conran and Benjamin Partridge are on board for discussions about being indoors for an earthquake, shaking hands, sucking thumbs, dead rats (and badgers), kids eating food off the pavement plus an awful lot about worms with expert guest professor Dr Jonathan Pettitt.


    If you'd like to support the show, do click here to find out how you can do so via the medium of cash (which would be much appreciated), or click on your own social media to help spread the word about the show (also brilliantly helpful) Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies and Josh Grant for their assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting it.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Caroline Mabey and William Andrews are the very fun guests for this earliest recording of series 7 (back in February 2018). It covers vital subjects such as the correct way to deal with a snake bite, how to cure hiccups, what to do if you've told your partner you have a terminal disease when that isn't strictly true and the correct etiquette when sex parties and your day job collide. We also learn a lot about fire with an expert guest Fire Fighter.


    As ever, you can help the show immensely by spreading the word. Or if you're feeling particularly generous you can donate money to the show here (which would be much much muchly appreciated). Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Tom Parizek for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies and Josh Grant for their assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting it.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Lucy Porter and Rick Edwards are on the guest list for our WEDDING SPECIAL, recorded earlier this year as the hen do for Danielle ahead of her then-impending nuptials. And what bride-to-be could want for more? With brilliant tips on how to impress your future parents-in-law, what to do if the caterers poison the Wedding Breakfast, how to deal with people who don't buy you gifts and some pertinent advice from our holiest ever expert Reverend Ravi Holy. Oh, and there's a load of stuff about spunk, Kinder Eggs and setting fire to stuff.


    If you're enjoying Do The Right Thing, why not a) tell some other people about the show and b) if you've got anything spare, donate some money to the show here. This will mean we can pay ourselves a bit for the first time ever plus, we can plan to make more episodes in the future. Also... follow us on Twitter and Instagram (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Tom Parizek for transcription, Josh Grant for his assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting the gig.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Heidi Regan and Darren Harriott are the guests for an eventually rather filthy show which which covers the genteel subjects of breaking down a door and getting on with people you dislike at work before taking a turn with a neighbour's dirty doggy, a quick detour via tall people at music gigs, a bizarre trip into Creme Eggs before a surprisingly bodily-function-heavy chat with brilliant - nay, WORLD RECORD-HOLDING - marathon running expert guest Kate Carter.


    If you enjoy Do The Right Thing, then there are two big ways you can give us a helping hand. Firstly, we crave fresh ears. Bring us ears! By which we mean, do tell your friends and family to check us out. Secondly, we crave cold hard cash. Give us cash! By which we mean pretty much just that. If you felt able to donate some money to the show, that would enable us to pay ourselves a bit (we never have been able to before) and plan for more episodes in the future - you can do that here. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies for his assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting the gig.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Richard Herring and Deborah Frances-White are the guests for a very fun show which covers gas leaks, the art of persuasion, extreme ghosting, taking your mother out on a date, the etiquette of watching TV with your partner and the world of Dominatrix-ing with former Dominatrix Miranda Kane - which includes a truly brilliant and bizarre story about a spanking retreat.


    If you enjoy Do The Right Thing, then please spread the word to all and sundry. And if you're feeling flash and think we're worth it why not donate some money to allow us to pay ourselves a bit and plan for more episodes in the future - you can do that here. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Gemma Higgins for transcription, Gwyn Rhys Davies for his assistance at the recording and The Phoenix in London for hosting the gig.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Sarah Millican and Joe Lycett join Danielle, Margaret and Michael for a show recorded at the 2019 PodFest at Birmingham's echoey but lovely Town Hall. Subjects covered include falling down, dealing with exam stress, coping with the fact your ex - who you ghosted 10 years ago - is now your new boss, what to do if your other half is addicted to social media and lamenting Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical - plus they get to talk parenting (or at least the bits of parenting that cover bodily functions and having sex) with experts Helen and Ellie from the brilliant Scummy Mummies podcast.


    If you enjoy Do The Right Thing, then please spread the word to your family and friends (and enemies). And if you're feeling a bit flush and think we're worth it why not donate some money to allow us to pay ourselves a bit and plan for more episodes in the future - you can do that here. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' the show on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    Special Thanks this episode to... Annabel Stickland for transcription and Gwyn Rhys Davies for his assistance with the recording.


    Additional credits: Music by Martin White, additional material by David Reed, illustration by Sally Grosart, produced by Ben Walker


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  • Ahead of the impending new series, we asked you what clips we should include in a 'Best Of' episode. You told us. We had a think. And the result is THIS - a 'Best of?' episode covering series 1 to 6. This is the PERFECT EPISODE to share with your friends, neighbours, putative in-laws, bosses and enemies - a serviceable introduction to the world of Do The Right Thing.


    If you're a long-time listener, please consider supporting the show using your financial clout. Click here to find out how you can make one-off donations or 'per episode' donations via our new Patreon page going forward. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' it on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!


    This episode features clips from (in alphabetical order) Chris Addison, Doc Brown, Susan Calman, Bridget Christie, Les Dennis (just his laugh), Nick Doody, Paul Foot, Jessica Fostekew, Kerry Godliman, Dave Gorman, Richard Herring, Rufus Hound, Robin Ince, Sarah Kendall, Shappi Khorsandi, Nish Kumar, Josie Long, Joe Lycett, Sarah Millican, Diane Morgan, Mark Olver, Richard Osman, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Paul Sinha, Jesse Thorn and Mike Wozniak, snippets from Ian Boldsworth, Ed Gamble, Thom Tuck, Martin White and Andy Zaltzman and expertise from Dr Kevin Fernando, Dr Erica McAlister, Matthew Perret, Jon Ronson and Simon Watt.


    If you're at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, why not check out Michael Legge's show 'The Idiot'


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  • Jessica Fostekew and Nish Kumar come down our chimneys for this year's Christmas Special. And they bring with them a sack full of ice rescues, dodgy presents, evil families, wrapping paper, Santa Claus and Christmas Trees courtesy of expert guest Helen Cripps. Also within, discover which of our panel owns a lake... If you've ever wanted to bung us some money for all past episodes of Do The Right Thing, we've belatedly decided to jump on that bandwagon, and you can do so here: comedy.co.uk/dtrt/donate. But if you don't have any spare cash to chuck our way, fear not, you can also give us the Christmas gift of exposure. Help spread the word about the show and assist us to get it into some new ears in 2018. Please do also 'like' our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter @DTRTpodcast and comment on iTunes. Merry Christmas!

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  • Sarah Kendall and Chris Addison join the gang for the second and last of our summer special episodes. The teams get a bit tipsy and discuss desert islands, jizz bridges, being friends with exes, nudism, shoe etiquette and eggs with kitchen gadget expert guest Rhik Samadder. Also, for any Producer Ben fans who missed him in the last episode... he's back! And if you enjoy Do The Right Thing, then please help get it into the ears of all the would-be-listeners out there. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' it on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!

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  • Cariad Lloyd and Phil Wang are the guests for the first of two summer special episodes. The teams discuss volcanic eruptions, noisy neighbours, evil twins, loud sex, battle re-enactors, violent cats, baldness and antiques with expert guest Mark Hill (surely the first DTRT guest who is also a regular on Antiques Roadshow?). The show also features the return of former guest and 'No Such Thing As A Fish' stalwart Dan Schreiber - this time very skillfully stepping in for the absent Producer Ben. Apologies for the sound quality of this show - we had a few problems with the microphones! If you're at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, why not check out Michael Legge's show 'Jerk' - for info and tickets: https://www.outstandingtickets.com/show/236/michael_legge_jerk And if you enjoy Do The Right Thing, then please help get it into the ears of all the would-be-listeners out there. Also... follow us on Twitter (@DTRTpodcast), 'Like' it on Facebook and comment on iTunes. Thanks!

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