Tom Read Wilson has words with...

About this podcast

Tom Read Wilson is joined by guests from around the UK (and beyond!) as he explores the fascinating world of local lingo, everyday slang, accents, and words. What unique phrases define your hometown? Tom, with the help of celebrity guests and listeners, is on a mission to discover them all!

Tom Read Wilson has words with...

Episodes

Season 2
Tom Read Wilson has words with Jennifer Saunders
It's the final episode of Season 2 and we couldn't think of a more Absolutley Fabulous way to wrap up, than hearing Tom shoot the breeze with his most quoted, icon, Jennifer Saunders. From live shows, to working with Joanna Lumley, French and Saunders to Cher - this lady has all the stories and you won't want to miss it. Do you find yourself randomly asking for "just a smidge more" when someone is pouring the boli' dah-ling? Then it's time to listen to the brains behind it. Thank you for all your love so far and for making Season 2 so fantastic. Stay tuned for updates but in the meantime... are you sure you've listen the offerings from this wordy podcast? If you haven't, now is the time. Leave us your comments and don't forget to rate us with your stars - it means the world. Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 16, 2020
28 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Gaby Roslin
In the penultimate episode of this season, Tom is joined by television hosting sensation, Gaby Roslin. From the meaning of Hippo to alternative names for corn on the cob... Gaby and Tom have a plethora of stories to exchange; and they are SO worth a listen. Gaby talks about how she unintentionally mimics accents and how she got her own back on an outspoken teacher and so much more. If you like this episode, don't forget to listen back to those you have missed and join us next week for the finale of Season 2. Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 9, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Greg Jenner
This episode is one for the history books *wink wink nudge nudge* as Tom welcomes horrible historian, Greg Jenner. If you love stories of glamour through the ages and ears that look like lady parts... then this is the episode for you. Greg translates words from times past and gives Tom a new way to describe good dates that is simply out of this world. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
September 2, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Keith Lemon
He's a man of many hats, Keith Lemon aka Leigh Francis joins Tom for the most risque episode to date. Sensitive ears beware. The boys talk nether regions, circumcision and the Yorkshire meaning of minge (clue: it's further up than you think). Keith SHHH-TINGS to his hearts content, talks about his short but sweet role in the 'Rocket Man' movie and shows his charitable side as he talks about his friend, Caroline Flack. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 26, 2020
21 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Oti Mabuse
Strictly Come Dancing's dancing queen, Oti Mabuse, joins Tom this week to talk about her peripatetic life and all things dance. Don't know what peripatetic means? Find out by listening to this delightful episode. Oti tells us about the days when the Viennese Waltz was banned for being too sexual and her rule when it comes to naming children. We also learn that even celebrities need to ask for advice; Oti loves speaking to strong, women about their careers in presenting so that she might pick up some tricks along the way! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 19, 2020
25 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Joel Dommett
Tom is joined Joel (or is just Joe) Dommett! This Bristolian comedian has Tom swooning so much, he could give the heart eyed emoji a run for it's money. Are you Jimmy? Are you a keener? Have you heard of Asdals? Well... there's only one way to find out *wink*. Download and as always, please share your love and kind words - it means the world! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 12, 2020
21 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Church
Tom is joined by the delicious and delightful Charlotte Church! The Welsh songstress teaches us all about the Welsh language and the politics behind it - every day is a school day. Prepare your ears for a snippet of one of her well known songs, feel the nostalgia. This episode packs a punch as Charlotte demonstrates she still flexes the 'straight talking' nature we all fell in love with. Download and as always, please share your love and kind words - it means the world! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
August 5, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Rob Beckett
This week, Tom is reunited with a Celeb's Go Dating co-star, Rob Beckett. These two have a lot to say for themselves and find out the lived not far from each other in their earlier years! Hailing from South East London, Rob is a cockney but not a cockney. How does that work? You'll have to listen to find out. Hear Rob and Tom discuss how 'Grime' has become part of language and how expensive it is to enjoy the delights of avocado. It's a WELL GOOD episode! Download and as always, please share your love and kind words - it means the world! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 29, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Sian Gibson
This week, Tom chews the fat with the lovely Sian Gibson. From growing up in Mold, lying on her CV and explaining what a cwtch is (hint: it'll be your new favourite word). Listening to these two will warm your heart and pass the time in the easiest way - make sure you tune in. Download and as always, please share your love and kind words - it means the world!. Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 22, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Ashley Banjo
This week Tom catches up with the dancing sensation, Ashley Banjo. As Tom struggles to compose himself in front of his secret crush, Ashley explains Banjo-isms, Diversity-isms and forgets more dance moves than the average person will ever know. Please note, Ashley was rehearsing for an upcoming tour and the studio was a little echoy! Listen in and share your love and kind words - it means the world!. Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 15, 2020
24 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Alan Carr
We're back like we never left! Hello and welcome to Season 2 of Tom Read Wilson has words with... thank you for coming back. This week Tom speaks to national treasure, Alan Carr. This chatty man will regale you with tales of diva behaviour, how he met his husband and pick apart some Northampton-isms. From start to finish you'll be chuckling, so make sure you're ready for something light hearted and fun - perfect for a rainy day! Please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 8, 2020
33 min
Season 1
Series 2 Trailer
Let us take you on a lexical journey with highlights from our first ten episodes of Tom Read Wilson has words with... With episodes featuring Angela Scanlon, Lloyd Griffith, Charlotte Crosby, Luke Kempner, Stephen Bailey, Radzi Chinyanganya, Paul Carrick Brunson, Baga Chipz, Harriet Thorpe and Paul Chuckle! If you haven't already, take a listen to Series 1 and stay tuned for Episode 1 of Series 2 on Wednesday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 6, 2020
4 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Chuckle
It's the Season 1 finale episode - we made it! As a reward, Tom speaks to a man that need no introduction, one half of the nations most beloved comedy duo... it's Paul Chuckle! Hear about The Chuckle Brothers story growing up, get nostalgic with childhood memories and find out how they came up with the famous phrase 'to me, to you'. From start to finish, this weeks episode will give you a little warm feeling inside. There will be no lengthy break between seasons so do stay tuned for some wordy goodness next week. If you have enjoyed this series so far, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
July 1, 2020
25 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Harriet Thorpe
From London to Hollywood, this week's guest has lived a life like something out of the movies. She's graced the stage and the screens - she's Absolutely Fabulous *wink*! Why is it called the Green Room? Wonder no more. Harriet Thorpe and Tom Read Wilson have all the theatre terminology your heart could desire in this weeks episode. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 24, 2020
26 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Baga Chipz
What's one way to make PRIDE month 'much better'? Having words with a Ru girl of course! RuPaul's Drag Race UK runner up, Baga Chipz, joins Tom this week to talk about rubbing shoulders with celebrities and life growing up in the black country. We ask "how am ya?" and wonder what a 'bab' is? To round up, Tom makes sense of some well known drag phrases. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 17, 2020
23 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Carrick Brunson
Celebs Go Dating's resident love guru, entrepreneur and author, Paul Carrick Brunson catches up with his long-time friend, Tom about plantations in America and the longer term effects on African-American surnames, 'The Vital Vs' and the birth of Hip-Hop culture. We also hear about the words used in Jamaica, Queens, where 'bad' means good, 'wack' means bad and 'dope' is not what you think it is. In support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, Tom would also like to draw attention to the 'Minnesota Freedom Fund', if you can donate and assist the change you wish to see in the world, click here - https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/frequently-asked-questions. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and do leave us your ratings and reviews, we read every one of them! Oodles of love x See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 10, 2020
30 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Radzi Chinyanganya
TV presenter Radzi Chinyanganya chats with Tom about the lingo and phrases of his hometown Wolverhampton such as 'Owamya?', 'a bab', 'bostin', and 'clarting about'. We also hear about the words used at home with a Scottish mum and a Zimbabwean dad, the 'heel' of the bread, and why 'Peaky Blinders' get the midlands so wrong. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more! Any Wolverhampton phrases to add to the list? We would love to hear from you in the comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
June 3, 2020
22 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Stephen Bailey
Stephen Bailey talks with Tom about the Manchester phrases he grew up with such a 'chippy tips', 'our kid', 'mad for it', 'strike', 'mither', and a 'chip muffin' They also talk about the technicalities of when 'tea' is, pick apart when slang is homophobic or not, and talk about chips and gravy. If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more! Any phrases to add to the list? We would love to hear from you in the comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 27, 2020
26 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Luke Kempner
Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner hails from Surrey but talks to Tom about many different accents from Newcastle, Leeds, and Manchester, Scottish plus impressions including Rylan, Maggie Smith, Christopher Biggins, Downton's Mr Carson (Jim Carter), Donald Trump, and Louis Theroux As Luke's wife is Scottish, they talk about Scottish phrases like 'chum you to the shop', 'at the back of five', 'ken', 'a jobbie', and 'allow yourself'. Please subscribe for more - and we'd love to hear from you in the comments! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 20, 2020
26 min
Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Crosby
Charlotte Crosby, TV presenter and former 'Geordie Shore' star, talks to Tom about her Sunderland roots and all that wonderful north-east lingo. Charlotte talks about her shy childhood, being schooled by nuns, her Celebrity Big Brother days - plus they dig into words like 'mackem', 'haway man!', 'purely belter', 'marra', 'canny', 'why aye man!', 'radgie, and 'a worky ticket'. And both Tom and Charlotte reveal what accents they find sexiest! If you enjoyed this podcast please subscribe for more! Any phrases to add to the list? We would love to hear from you in the comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
May 13, 2020
25 min

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Tom Read Wilson has words with...

Episodes

Tom Read Wilson has words with Jennifer Saunders

Tom Read Wilson has words with Gaby Roslin

Tom Read Wilson has words with Greg Jenner

Tom Read Wilson has words with Keith Lemon

Tom Read Wilson has words with Oti Mabuse

Tom Read Wilson has words with Joel Dommett

Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Church

Tom Read Wilson has words with Rob Beckett

Tom Read Wilson has words with Sian Gibson

Tom Read Wilson has words with Ashley Banjo

Tom Read Wilson has words with Alan Carr

Series 2 Trailer

Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Chuckle

Tom Read Wilson has words with Harriet Thorpe

Tom Read Wilson has words with Baga Chipz

Tom Read Wilson has words with Paul Carrick Brunson

Tom Read Wilson has words with Radzi Chinyanganya

Tom Read Wilson has words with Stephen Bailey

Tom Read Wilson has words with Luke Kempner

Tom Read Wilson has words with Charlotte Crosby