Podcast
Whatever Works
Hosted by Ted Salmon · EN
Whatever Works, or doesn't
15episodes
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Whatever Works Episode 241: Inflatable Boot Trees! (19/05/2026)
3w ago00:52:32Tap to summarizeShow 241 - Inflatable Boot Trees! - 19th May 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Polestar Infotainment Nostalgic-Art - Vespa Vespa Jim Fowl on Hayfever Jeremy Harpham and John Doe on Zip Puller Replacement Ideas Inflatable Boot Trees Chris Kelly’s Current Spiced Rum Collection Joe Hickey on Aluna Coconut Rum Daniel B on the Madesmart Bathtub Corner Ed Hause on Keyboards and Mice… Logitech G213 - Logitech K400 Plus Logitech K380 - Nilkin Cube Pocket Keyboard Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum - Logitech G502 Hero Trust Macci 'Gaming' Mouse - Logitech M720 …and Aidan’s - Evoluent Vertical Mouse Ted’s Salmagundi Gooseneck Kettle Demiasse Ceramic Tea/Coffee Mugs with Wooden Handle Still Using Magnetic USB cable Caterserve Food Storage Container Set Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Mini Silicone Oven Mitts I Want One of Those Coolwill Automatic Lolly Maker 3D model of your chosen part of the world - YouTube Video Whatever Worked Show 92 -The Cream of Cheeses - 5th October 2019 Hövding Inflatable Bike Helmet Big Foot Winter Wool Socks Room 101 The Pink Stuff Spray Courier Drivers (again) Gold Star Phillip Wray for FOC phone repair in Langkawi Gemini
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 240: I Suppose a Fork's Out of the Question? (27/04/2026)
Apr 2701:03:11Tap to summarizeShow 240 - I Suppose a Fork’s Out of the Question? - 27th April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback The Financial Benefits of Electric Cars! Chad Everly Loathes Summer too! Alfillé - Temperature Controlled Butter Dish Elizabeth Everly on the 10-in-1 Aerator Faucet Tool Ikea Tranered Armrest Tray Gareth Williams on the UGreen Studio Plus - UGreen Studio Pro Ted’s Salmagundi Biscuit Quality Control We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art - VW “Get Lost” mug Beijing Time: Time Zone Quirks Around the World The Amazon Subscription Trick Still Using Victorinox Swiss Card Convex Flexible Traffic Mirror Gareth Williams on the Ztowoto Double Shoulder Camera Strap Harness Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Handcraft Blends Eucalyptus Essential Oil Reflective Tape Nuage Petroleum Jelly I Want One of Those Build a Retro Scooter Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan Whatever Worked Show 91 - Parsons Knows - 21st September 2019800 Lumens Head Torch Stanley Knife The late Judge (Ian) Barton on Precision Screwdriver - Mudder Room 101 Wasting Water and Electricity I Suppose a Fork's Out of the Question?! Ed Hause on Captain Morgan's Dark Rum Gold Star Google Auto Payments - Defaulting to No-Renew
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 239: The Gooseberry and the Fool! (01/04/2026)
Apr 101:11:42Tap to summarizeShow 239 - The Gooseberry and the Fool! - 1st April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Jen Tob on Microwave Steam Bags AbeBooks Redmount Hardware and DIY Hatfield Oldings Corner Marks and Spencer Hazel’s inherited Mobility Scooter Ted’s Salmagundi We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art I Wonder Who Bought It R.I.P. Still Using Ruark R2 Mk III High pressure water jet thing toilet brushCordless High Pressure Washer Gun to replace the Loogun David Breakwell is still using his IKEA home smart hub Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips David Breakwell on the Ikea Tretakt Smart Plug David Breakwell on the Kajplats E14 bulb IKEA Built A £3 Stick-On Light That Lasts 6 Months I Want One of Those Table that Hooks On railings as a Desk Habitat Stripe Outdoor Pouffe Better Before OK and Apply buttons When Zero meant Zero! Whatever Worked Show 90 - Mamiya Mandolins - 7th September 2019DYMO PnP Leitz CD Storage Box Borner V Slicer - Borner V5 - YouTube Video Room 101 Tiny portions of custard served in pubs and restaurants Horse Pills for Humans Gold Star Ikea Ahmed Bebars on Banoffee Pie Just Blinds, Abergele
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 151 Santa's Ding-Dong! (13/12/2021)
Mar 1900:53:10Tap to summarizeShow 151 - Santa’s Ding-Dong! - 13th December 2021 Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Transparent Glasses Face Visor Ian Barton on the Andrew James 3L Airpot Jeremy Harpham on Film Dialogue Ian Barton on Yosoo Health Gear DC-to-DC Boost Module - YouTube Video Daniel Bemis on Arm & Hammer Clump and Seal Litter Wireless Doorbell with Four Chime Units and Two Bell Pushers Ted’s Top Tips Jon Love on Ziplock Bags Jon Love Cuts a Hole! I Wonder Who Bought It! Chicken Shredder Cheap as Chips Blackrock Heat Thermal Insulated Hat I Want One of Those! World's First Bolt-Action Screwdriver Hunt 4.0 Pocket EDC Flashlight TourBox Elite Controller Still Using Hatteker Professional Hair Clippers Mens Super Soft Nappa Leather Bag - Ted’s YouTube Video Better Before Banks and Post Offices and Difficulty Getting Cash Changed Room 101 News Channels using People’s Titles instead of Names Ian Barton on Trainline
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 238: Groomed by Ted! (02/03/2026)
Mar 201:06:52Tap to summarizeShow 238 - Groomed by Ted! - 2nd March 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Impossible-to-assemble 2-Tier Vinyl Record Storage Holder Rack Instead… IKEA Kallax Range Rude Chocolate EZ Cooldown Complete Performers PCM Cooling Vest Phillip Wray on last show’s Better Before’s Autograph Books Wayne Keeling on last show’s Artdot LED Magnifying Glass Wayne Keeling on Zionbrock 3D Printed Radio Elizabeth Everly on Fabric Shaver (USA) Daniel B on The Ridge Key Organiser Daniel B on Metal Masters Titanium Wedding Rings Ted’s Salmagundi From FOMO to JOSH: Why Staying In Is the New Going Out! I Wonder Who Bought It Heavy Duty Boxing Punch Bag Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt Still Using Sisal Soap Bag with Drawstring (these gone but plenty of others) USB-A LEDs Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Sanquell Soft Disposable Foam Ear Plugs (38db) I Want One of Those Wooden Cartridge for Record Player Tonearm Better Before VTech VM3250 Video Monitor with Camera - Ted’s Review The need for Petrol Stations Whatever Worked Show 89 - Pale Blue Warts - 24th August 2019Julie Wills on Sistema Microwave Steamer or this one or this one Keith Bartlett on The Squidgy Thing Room 101 Steve Litchfield Good White Goods spoiled! Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight being used in so many films! Gold Star Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight (!) Nothing Phone Customer Service
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 237: Common as Castrol Muck! (04/02/2026)
Feb 401:10:37Tap to summarizeShow 237 - Common as Castrol Muck! - 4th February 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Etsy Ian Chapple on Wicking T-Shirts Elizabeth Everly on the Yeti Rambler Range Coddled Egg Cups Aigostar 1L Electric Kettle Corsori Version PCM Cool Collar - Video Ted’s Salmagundi Remington RX7 (XR1600) Doao Head Shaver I Wonder Who Bought It Artdot LED Magnifying Glass Still Using Blue Light Blocking Over Glasses Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Castrol Coffee Mug CleanEspresso Tablets Urnex Cafiza Coffee Machine Cleaning Tablets 100 x 1.2 g Ted’s Top Tips Take some Time away from Tech I Want One of Those Inseparable Notebook Pen Niigata Fibreglass Pond Metador Just Released the Ultimate Affordable Essential for Smart Travel Better Before Autograph Books Payment Ring Peace! Whatever Worked Show 88 - Feline Aftershokz - 10th August 2019Jen Tob on Microwave Steam BagsJon Love on Keepa Amazon/Chrome Extension Room 101 Danny Hui on Evri Heinz Gold Star Google Keep Just Blinds
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 236: Astronomia Man Flu! (07/01/2026)
Jan 700:57:04Tap to summarizeShow 236 - Astronomia Man Flu! - 7th January 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Aidan’s New Website santabell.co.uk Aidan's new M&S store update! Gareth Williams and Chris Kelly on Sealskinz Gloves Phil Wells on Talking Products’ Multi Memo Voice Recorder Dictaphone Auvon Dimmable Night Light Plug in Wall with Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Rotatable LED Night Light Climpson & Sons - Midnight Oil Decaf Coffee Concentrate (1 litre) Ted’s Salmagundi Peel Plates x 5 I Wonder Who Bought It Teisseire Green Mint Syrup 60cl Still Using 5 x Fruit of the Loom Men's Heavy T-Shirts Pulse Oximeter Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips SpokeShave Tesco frozen All Day Breakfast Kensington ErgoSoft Wrist Rest I Want One of Those Astronomia Solar Constellations & Planets Watch by Jacob & Co. Whatever Worked Show 87 - Rosé for José - 27th July 2019Fackelmann Apple Slicer 800 Lumens Head Torch Intex Octagonal Pure Hot Spa Room 101 Pip Tomlinson on Border Rules Implementation Shaving Gold Star Anker
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 235: Festive Firkings! (25/12/2025)
Dec 2500:48:56Tap to summarizeShow 234 - Festive Firkings! - 25th December 2025Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Xmas Food Sprouts in Christmas Dinner KFC Krimbo in Japan Mince Pies used to contain meat! Favourite Festive Fayre Ted - Roast dinner with all the trimmings - but just once a year! Aidan - yes, agreed - the full Monty Christmas Lunch I Want One of Those - the best gift Santa could bring me! Ted - Ricoh GR IV Aidan - A brand-new, top of the range Polestar Stocking Fillers Spray Snow Artificial Fake Snow Santa Building Blocks Rechargeable Hand Warmers Beanie Warm lined Hat Xmas Myths Boxing Day Green Father Xmas Xmas Music Jingle Bells is not an Xmas song! White Christmas is the biggest-selling single of all time. John Rutter Aidan’s own Christmas-themed musical Santa Santa! Our Highlight Item of the 2025 WW Shows (WW220 to date) Ted - Majority Audio Folio - Website (from WW224 in April) Aidan - Aidan’s Bust! - 10th February 2025. Amelia Rowcroft Sculpting Aidan’s Bust! (from WW221 in February) Krimbo Room 101 Bloody religion! And Carol Singers. Chuck a bucket of water over them both! People who aren't prepared for shopping. Krimbo Gold Star People running essential services when the rest of us are pissin’ it up!
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 234: Wee Willie Winkie! (01/12/2025)
Dec 101:03:56Tap to summarizeShow 234 - Wee Willie Winkie! - 1st December 2025Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Daniel B on Oster One-Touch Blender Chris Kelly on What do you wear to bed? BT Décor 2200 - Motorola FW500 Daniel B on Necoichi Elevated Cat Bowl Duncan Robertson’s Cat Water Fountain Ed Hause on Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Kolibri Ted’s Salmagundi Laurence Watkins and his 2,251 middle names! I Wonder Who Bought It Oypla Electrical 2000W 9 Fin Oil Filled Radiator Still Using ColdShine Ladder Stop Mat Jeremy Harpham on Auraglow LED Security Light Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Universal Seat Belt Extender Merrimen Heavy Duty Packaging Tape Ted’s Top Tips Jeremy Harpham on Supermarket Bag Switching I Want One of Those Germain Verbrackel's new concept Mug called Warmer Corkcicle Classic Coffee Mug Ember Mug 2 NextMug AeroBand Air Drum Stick Set Pump it Up: The 4-Minute Erection Whatever Worked Show 86 - The Sticky Garage - 13th July 2019Paul Kitchin on Creative Products Cool Touch Ice Towel PhotoBox Room 101 An Incompetent shop assistant Trolley collecting system at supermarkets Gold Star Anker UK Support (and Gemini again) - Anker 521 Power Station Spire Healthcare, Abergele
Transcribe →Whatever Works Episode 233 The Coddle Wobble! (04/11/2025)
Nov 401:01:23Tap to summarizeShow 233 - The Coddle Wobble! - 4th November 2025Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback U3A Premium 6ft Wooden Table - Staffordshire Garden Furniture Karina Home Oval Polka Dotty Wipe Clean Tablecloth Giving up the Smart Watches Withings ScanWatch 2 Withings ScanWatch Light Ed House on DIY Tools Daniel B on Nefrom Luggage Rack (AmazonUSA) Build-A-Brush Customisable Kids’ Toothbrush Kit Ted’s Salmagundi Universal Torx Wrench I Wonder Who Bought It Coddled Egg Cups Still Using Sellotape Refillable Dish Brush and Dishmatic Daniel B on his Locally Made Cat Tree Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Tweezers Daniel B on Solar Halloween Lights 850g bar of Dairy Milk £80 for 8 x 850g direct from Cadbury Ted’s Top Tips Change Your Name to one with Positive initials! I Want One of Those Victorinox and La Marzocco Just Released the First Multi-Tool for Coffee Lovers Better Before Advertising at Millwall FC Whatever Worked Show 85 - Bulletproof Blackouts - 29th June 2019 Saga Compact Kettle Simon Nobs on Phot-R Studio Flex Arm Thronmax Caster (XLR) - Microphone Boom Arm Floor-standing long tri-pod thingie with a gooseneck Room 101 People Who Don't Acknowledge Messages Matt Jones on Wobbly Tables Richmond Pork Sausages Gold Star Gemini DVLA Road Tax
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