NearlyParents – Jamie and Sophie NAME the Baby!
Podcast: NearlyParents
Hosts: Jamie Laing & Sophie Habboo
Date: November 10, 2025
Episode Overview
In this lively episode, Jamie and Sophie dive into the raw, unfiltered reality of preparation for parenthood, sharing hilarious (and sometimes raunchy) insights into their marriage and impending baby. The couple debates celebrity hall passes, confesses to ridiculous relationship quirks, shares heartwarming listeners’ stories, and surprises their first “unsung hero” listener—all while maintaining their signature banter and emotional honesty. The episode culminates in the jampot team's guesses about the baby's gender and name, keeping listeners on the edge for the big reveal.
1. Jamie & Sophie’s Banter – From Botox to Vampire Diaries (02:12–04:47)
- Sophie confronts Jamie about his recent Botox, which he claims he hasn’t had. They joke about shiny foreheads and Jamie’s envy for Sophie’s tight skin.
- Quote (03:28, Jamie): “I can always tell. It’s just so, so obvious. Raise that little forehead of yours.”
- Sophie has finished watching Vampire Diaries, and they muse about fictional romances, hypothetical flings with vampires, and flipping scenarios with celebrities like the Kardashians.
- Quote (04:23, Jamie): “If you were single and not married and you met a vampire on a night out, would you have sex with them?”
- Quote (04:29, Sophie): “I would have sex with every single vampire that was on Vampire Diaries. Every single one of them.”
2. Hall Passes, Relationship Icks, and Spicy Marital Truths (04:48–11:14)
- Jamie and Sophie dig into the “hall pass” game, joking about if their passes (Kim Kardashian for Jamie, Paul Wesley for Sophie) are achievable. Their playful—but competitive—dynamic is on full display.
- Quote (06:45, Jamie): “Mine’s Paul Wesley, and I have two connections with him. Agreed.”
- They swap stories about what would “ick” them out in a fantasy fling, from toe-sucking to shaky arms to intense eye contact.
- Quote (09:08, Sophie): “If he asked me to rim him... No, I’m not into that. That’s a really, really unsettling image of a man on all fours. I really don’t like that.”
- Quote (10:28, Jamie): “I’m not so good at eye contact as well during it. Nor are you, on the other hand, the other way.”
3. Third Trimester Friskiness & “Revenge” Songs (11:14–14:49)
- Sophie confesses increased third trimester friskiness but draws the line at discussing personal details further.
- Inspired by Lily Allen’s album about open relationships, Jamie and Sophie improvise “revenge” songs about each other, should either ever cheat—hilariously roasting one another:
- Quote (13:08, Jamie’s Song): “You are a little dick, and you think that you’re quick at running, but you’re not, you’re just cunning...”
- Quote (14:21, Sophie’s Song): “She was the queen bee in a hive full of men... And she wanted everyone to see her fanny.”
4. Jamie’s Cringe on National TV (15:25–17:16)
- Jamie recounts his awkward moment on BBC One Show with Jon Bon Jovi when, live on air, he reveals he lost his virginity to “Livin’ on a Prayer.” The silence in the room and follow-up online reactions are mortifying.
- Quote (16:26, Jamie): “I said, ‘Well, I lost my virginity to that song.’ And no one laughs. It’s just dead.”
5. Sincere Compliments & Listener Messages (17:46–29:54)
- Before launching into listener messages, Jamie and Sophie share candid words of love and admiration for each other—briefly silencing their banter:
- Quote (17:54, Sophie): “I'm so proud of you. I love you. You're brilliant. You're beautiful in every single way. And you're the best person ever.”
- Quote (17:59, Jamie): “I'm really proud of you and you're just amazing. I love you so much. You make me laugh all the time.”
- Listener Story 1 (21:33): Sophie’s embarrassing “wedding plus-one” tale—crashing (literally) a Range Rover, then awkwardly intruding into the bride’s house to get ready.
- Listener Story 2 (23:33): Olivia’s horror of catching nits (head lice) after a wedding and discovering they were in her expensive hair extensions.
- Quote (24:55, Jamie, on “sculp” vs. “scalp”): “He's mad. Ow. My scalp's... Because you’re thinking of skull, I’m sure.”
- Listener Story 3 (26:37): Pregnancy surprise—Sarah discovers she’s pregnant when prepping for a colonoscopy after a previous tough birth.
- Quote (27:54, Jamie): “That's amazing.”
- Listener Story 4 (28:12): Courtney’s story of thinking she needed a poo as a pregnancy symptom—only to be told she’s fully dilated and about to give birth.
6. Unsung Hero: Lucy, the Life-Saving Listener (30:17–37:06)
[31:32]
Jamie and Sophie surprise their first “Unsung Hero”—Lucy—who went above and beyond to help save a child’s life during a long-haul flight. Damon, Lucy’s boyfriend, secretly nominated her.
Lucy’s Story (32:57):
- She stepped up on a flight when medical help was called for; a five-year-old with asthma needed emergency care.
- Lucy managed to successfully cannulate the child on the second (and last) attempt. With ground staff's guidance, they decided to divert the flight for his safety, and she comforted the child and family until landing.
- Quote (33:40, Lucy): “The doctor tried and he didn’t get the cannula. And we only had one more cannula to go. So they were like, ‘It’s gonna have to be you.’ … It was a miracle, the needle went in.”
- Quote (34:51, Lucy): “Then, thank God, we landed in Sri Lanka… we had to give a handover to the Sri Lankan team and then just got shipped back to our seats. And I just sat in my seat and was like, that was the craziest thing that’s ever happened to me.”
- Quote (35:36, Lucy): “I think it’s just… a nurse instinct. When something goes wrong, you just instinctively do it.”
- Jamie and Sophie gush over Lucy’s courage and how she’s supported the show from Australia.
- Quote (36:29, Lucy): “Being in Melbourne… I’d listen to you guys on the bus to work and it would make me feel a little less homesick.”
- Lucy receives free trips, tickets, and a Liverpool arts class as thanks.
7. The Baby Guessing (Gender, Name, Weight & Time) Game (38:00–40:27)
- The “jampot” production team submits guesses for the baby’s gender, name, weight, and time of birth—all anonymous and tongue-in-cheek, with suggestions like Ivy, Mia, Henry, Alex, Roger, Candy/Candice, and Mickey.
- Quote (39:06, Jamie): “Helen said if it’s a girl, Ivy. 11:30 pm and 8 pound, 2. That’s actually lovely.”
- Jamie and Sophie then imagine their ideal labor scenario (Jamie votes for morning gym and eggs, Sophie just wants a healthy delivery). They bond over family excitement and gender guesses.
8. Pregnancy Tips and Final Goodbyes (40:55–41:41)
- Listener Kyra sends in a magic tip for leg cramps: “Pinch your bottom lip with your nail as hard as you can and the cramp will stop. Don’t bite your lip, as that doesn’t work.”
- Quote (41:24, Kyra via Jamie): “Don’t ask me how this witchcraft works, but it’s magical and you will save you.”
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On cheeky marital dynamics:
Sophie: “You can have sex with Kim Kardashian if she asks to have sex with you.” (07:56)
Jamie: “You want to have a hall pass?” (08:08) -
On relationship icks:
Sophie: “If he got on all fours, I’d be like, what the fuck are you doing? … If he asked me to rim him, I would be like, you’re… no, I’m not into that.” (09:08)
Jamie: “I’m not so good at eye contact as well during it. Nor are you.” (10:20) -
On unsung hero Lucy:
Jamie: “Imagine being on a flight and someone says, we need a doctor. She’s a nurse. She gets up, she goes very calmly, has the little boy between her legs, saving him, and then… they have to make the decision to land in another country. Just… heroic and unbelievable.” (37:06)
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Intro & Setup: 02:12–03:16
- Botox, TV, and Celebrity Banter: 03:16–06:45
- Hall Passes & Icks: 06:45–11:14
- Third Trimester Chat & Lily Allen Album: 11:14–12:56
- Revenge Song Freestyle: 13:01–14:49
- Jamie’s BBC One Show Cringe: 15:25–17:16
- Heartfelt Compliments: 17:46
- Listener Stories (Wedding Mishaps, Nits, Pregnancy): 21:33–29:54
- Unsung Hero – Lucy’s Story: 31:32–37:06
- Baby Gender/Name Guessing Game: 38:00–40:27
- Pregnancy Tip & Outro: 40:55–41:41
Summary Tone
Fun, irreverent, and deeply honest. Jamie and Sophie’s chemistry blends candid, at-times-raucous humor with genuine warmth and vulnerability. The episode mixes playful marital teasing, oddly helpful pregnancy chatter, and moving real-life listener stories—showcasing the chaos, comedy, and love of life on the edge of parenthood.
For Next Week
No baby name reveal just yet—stay tuned!
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Contact & Community:
- Instagram: @NearlyParentspodcast
- Email: nearlyparents@jampotproductions.co.uk
- Unsung Hero nominations: Mark your email subject “Unsung Hero”
- Voice notes: SpeakPipe link
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