This week we’re talking comedy obsessions, date-night gigs, and the comics we’ve seen (and want to see). From Jimmy Carr, Lee Mack and Peter Kay to Bill Burr and the brutal brilliance of Steph Tolev — plus why some heckling is funny and some is just grim. Then we somehow end up sharing our grossest childbirth story (yes… the umbilical cord moment 😳) and finish with the conspiracy theory Simon really hopes is true: what’s under the pyramids.🎧 Sponsors: De Medici Associates • Right at Home Medway • Clearwater Kent • James Howard PT • Club Awesome • Cherrywood Production • Hindsight Directory • Snugdubs Campervan Hire#Comedy #Podcast #StandUp @Steph_Tolev 0:00 Bill Burr in Canada (and “abandoning the family”)0:11 Intro + what we’re talking about1:08 Rachel’s favourite: Jimmy Carr (and the “tax” chat)2:30 Sponsor break4:25 Al Murray + comedy galas5:32 Clinton Baptiste + Phoenix Nights7:10 Peter Kay return show8:27 Bill Burr + discovering Steph Tolev11:09 Steph’s podcast + gross story rules12:02 Nits/scabies childhood chat14:35 The Ted birth story (Braveheart / “Henry Hoover” moment)22:33 Nina Conti + London comedy festival23:45 Ricky Gervais / Derek / After Life chat24:54 Kerry Godliman (meeting her)25:12 Jim Jefferies + Joe Rogan + Kill Tony27:48 “We should do that show idea”31:48 Lee Mack + hecklers + small vs big venues35:43 The cringiest heckler moment (Canada club)38:50 Jack Dee + comedians we don’t click with41:18 Handling criticism + reading comments46:18 The “AI edit” that made Rachel look awful48:29 Husband & wife stand-up idea51:44 The “gypsy switch” drink story53:14 Simon’s word-mixups + accidental laughs56:21 Ridiculous arguments + “official adjudicator”59:40 Conspiracy theory: what’s under the pyramids1:06:21 Final comedian recommendations + why comedy matters1:10:00 Rachel’s thank you + sign-off1:11:10 Sponsor outroWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

This week on the Cherrywood Podcast we address the elephant in the room… Rachel’s badly injured knee (crutches, brace, MRI pending… and a very painful “locking” knee 😬). Then we jump into my 50PlusRookie baseball journey with Kent Baseball Club — training updates, sore heels/Achilles worries, positions, gloves, and why it’s not “rounders”! We also get surprisingly deep on AI: the backlash from creatives, the future of video, voiceovers, trust online, and the mental health impact of “perfect” filtered/AI images. We finish with a quick Stonehenge chat (glaciers vs humans moving the bluestones) and a proper reality check on how little any of us truly know.#AI #Baseball #Podcast00:00 Intro + like/subscribe00:08 Rachel’s knee injury “elephant in the room”00:46 What happened at cricket warm-up (pop/crack, floor, brace, crutches)02:27 X-ray clear + waiting on MRI / ligaments03:34 Gutted to miss debut + “out for the season” banter04:18 Sponsor reel (De medichi Associates / Right at Home Medway / Clearwater Kent / James Howard PT)05:38 50PlusRookie update: training sessions, aches, PT work07:34 Achilles/heel worries + Ninja Warrior injury throwback10:00 Kent Baseball Club shoutouts + warmups helping loads12:09 Louis Green fight chat + York Hall London mention14:13 Outdoor season starts around April + Hadlow pitch15:00 Learning positions: catcher, pitching, fielding + gear costs17:02 MLB spitting/dugout habits (why is that still a thing?)18:24 Running/sprinting at 50 + heel pain management20:23 Baseball vs cricket vs “rounders” rant 😅21:53 Gloves, mitts, stinging hands + differences by position24:43 Strike zone explained + “three strikes and you’re out”25:20 Joining the club + season value26:03 Weddings update + reassurance for booked couples26:38 Pride in Medway reminder (check if voting still open)30:32 AI backlash + trust issues with online video33:56 AI in hospitals example (human confirmation still matters)35:42 Using AI for VFX vs threat to creatives41:29 Voiceover industry risk + what AI will replace first42:02 AI perfection + body image/mental health impact46:46 Where does AI end? Good vs bad + culture shift discussion52:45 Stonehenge mystery: humans vs glaciers moving bluestones58:05 Outro + Rachel rehab chat1:00:09 End sponsor reel (Club Awesome / Cherrywood Production / Hindsight Directory / Snugdubs)Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

If you’re unsure whether you really need a wedding video, this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast offers a different way to look at it. A wedding film isn’t something most couples fully appreciate in the first few years — its real value often reveals itself 10 or 20 years later. When memories fade, children grow up, and loved ones may no longer be with us, a wedding video becomes a powerful time capsule that preserves voices, movement, emotion, and moments that photos alone can’t.

#WeddingAdvice #WeddingPlanning #KentWeddings

3) TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Welcome back to the Cherrywood Podcast

0:03 Do you really need a wedding video?

0:12 Why couples often feel unsure

0:31 Wedding videos aren’t made for the first few years

0:45 Why memories still feel fresh early on

1:05 How time changes perspective

1:21 When loved ones are no longer there

1:33 We never know what life has around the corner

1:36 A wedding video as a time capsule

1:54 Capturing voices, movement, and emotion

2:02 Reconnecting with a moment in time

2:11 Seeing parents and grandparents again

2:23 Seeing yourselves as you were

2:35 What wedding films mean for your children

2:47 Creating something for the future, not now

3:01 An investment in memory

3:10 Why wedding videos gain value over time

3:24 Why video preserves moments photos can’t

3:41 When couples realise how important it becomes

3:58 Changing how you look at wedding video

4:08 Thinking 10 or 20 years ahead

4:20 Who wedding videos are really for

4:40 The Cherrywood approach

4:46 Outro

5:06 Sponsor — Club Awesome

5:13 Sponsor — De Medici Associates

5:26 Sponsor — Right at Home Medway

5:50 Sponsor — James Howard PT

6:35 Sponsor — Cherrywood Productions

6:53 Sponsor — Hindsight Directory

7:10 Sponsor — Clearwater Kent

Welcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions.

Learn how we blew up on YouTube:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3

https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4R

Contact:

📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk

📞 Phone: 07857 283 005

🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk

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📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodpro

Guests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479

Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

We sit down with Simon Cook (MidKent College) and Simon Ryan (Willmott Dixon) to unpack what Pride in Medway is really about: recognising the everyday heroes who quietly make a difference across our communities. We talk sponsorship, community legacy, why nominations matter more than popularity, and how Medway’s best stories often go untold.Vote/nominate here: prideinmedway.co.uk#Medway #Community #AwardsTimestamps0:00 Welcome + like/share/subscribe0:14 Episode intro: Pride in Medway + “three Simons”2:01 What Pride in Medway is (and what it isn’t)3:05 Why MidKent College supports Pride in Medway5:45 Students, skills, and community involvement6:46 The college theatre, visibility, and “I never knew you did that”7:02 Sponsor messages8:20 Community assets: why venues like this matter11:02 Pride, perception, and focusing on the positives12:05 Simon Cook’s chef background + the “coffee stain” analogy13:12 Apprenticeships, routes into careers, and long-term work stories15:59 Different learning styles + school vs college pressures17:24 The 11+ filter, GCSE anxiety, and focusing on the person20:39 Pride in Medway winners: everyday acts, all walks of life22:30 Filming the awards: emotional stories and perspective25:01 Willmott Dixon intro: building + lasting community legacy26:36 Hiring locally + T-level students + project impact27:44 Leisure centre nostalgia and “verruca sock” memories29:12 Flume testing + GoPro promo idea30:11 Wellbeing, environment, and health beyond the NHS31:01 Community legacy examples (Dartford trail, hospital donation)33:24 More businesses stepping up + Medway’s post-dockyard identity38:42 This year’s sponsors list (read-out)39:32 Hidden local infrastructure + Medway pride-by-association42:18 Who should be nominated + what makes a standout candidate47:08 Authenticity, nominations, and young people breaking stereotypes48:36 Judging: why it’s so hard to pick a winner51:25 Raising awareness: not a popularity contest53:34 More storytelling: interview nominees and nominators56:01 How businesses can get involved (big or small)56:55 One word for Medway spirit: “energetic” / “positivity”58:21 Medway pride: Jubilee clips, history, and local identity59:35 Fun question cards segment begins1:00:17 Strangest thing: balcony lock-out in America1:01:47 Ghost question + warning label question1:06:17 Closing thanks + “Simons” chat1:10:41 Company shout-outs + how to vote/nominate1:11:30 Sponsor outro + Cherrywood + othersWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

Just because a wedding is shorter doesn’t mean it’s simpler. In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, we explain why twilight weddings still require full professional coverage — and in many ways are harder to photograph and film. From compressed timelines and challenging light to the hours of editing couples never see, this episode breaks down the reality behind twilight wedding photography and videography.#WeddingAdvice #WeddingPlanning #KentWeddingsWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this episode of the Cherrywood Podcast, we break down how to choose the photographer and videographer who genuinely fit your personality, your expectations, and the flow of your wedding day. Whether you prefer cinematic direction or a relaxed documentary style, this guide will help you understand what really matters before booking your team.#WeddingAdvice #WeddingPlanning #KentWeddingsSponsors featured in this episode:• Club Awesome – supporting autistic children and their families• De Medici Associates – Chartered Structural & Civil Engineers• Right at Home Medway – Quality trusted home care• Clearwater Kent – Award-winning cleaning & facilities management• Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning wedding and promo filmmakers• Hindsight Directory – A5 full-colour directory delivered by Royal Mail3) TIMESTAMPS0:00 Welcome back0:02 Why choosing the right team matters0:24 Your team is with you all day0:53 How involved do you want them to be?1:08 The posed, directed style explained1:42 The trade-offs of highly directed photography2:02 The documentary approach2:20 Capturing natural, genuine emotion2:41 The day flows freely and authentically2:52 Understanding cinematic wedding films3:19 Why cinematic films require direction3:42 Documentary-style videography4:01 A true time-capsule wedding film4:11 Choosing cinematic vs documentary4:28 How well your teams work together4:40 Risks of hiring separate companies5:00 Benefits of a combined photo-video team5:22 Smoother communication & workflow5:37 The emotional side of choosing your team5:59 Comfort and connection matter6:09 The Cherrywood approach6:25 Episode Wrap-Up6:46 Sponsor — Club Awesome6:57 Sponsor — De Medici Associates7:04 Sponsor — Right at Home Medway7:30 Sponsor — Clearwater Kent7:51 Sponsor — Cherrywood Productions8:09 Sponsor — Hindsight DirectoryWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

In this Cherrywood Podcast episode, we break down how to choose the right wedding venue for your UK wedding. From style and budget to logistics, lighting and venue rules, this guide helps you pick the venue that truly fits your day. Includes FAQs and a full Cherrywood Productions call to action.TIMESTAMPS0:00 – Intro0:10 – Why the venue matters0:25 – Choosing your style0:40 – Location & logistics0:55 – Guest numbers & room flow1:10 – Budget considerations1:25 – Lighting importance1:40 – Venue rules to check1:55 – How the venue feels2:10 – Staff & coordination2:25 – FAQ: When to book2:35 – FAQ: How many venues2:45 – FAQ: Venue cost2:55 – FAQ: Outside suppliers3:05 – FAQ: Red flags3:15 – FAQ: Exclusivity3:30 – Cherrywood call to action3:50 – Cherrywood Productions advert4:15 – Sponsor: Club Awesome4:30 – Sponsor: Demidishi Associates4:45 – Sponsor: Right at Home Medway5:00 – Sponsor: Clearwater Kent5:18 – Sponsor: Cherrywood Productions5:35 – Sponsor: Hindsight DirectorySPONSORSClub Awesome – Support for autistic children and families.De Medici Associates – Chartered structural and civil engineers.Right at Home Medway – Trusted home care for adults.Clearwater Kent – Cleaning and facilities management.Cherrywood Productions – Award-winning video and photography.Hindsight Directory – Reach 30,000+ customers with targeted delivery.If you want expert guidance choosing your wedding venue, or need a cinematic wedding film or photography team who truly cares, contact Cherrywood Productions. We’ve filmed at hundreds of UK venues and bring experience, creativity and calm to every wedding.Visit https://cherrywoodpro.comYour memories. Our passion.HASHTAGS#weddingvenue#cherrywoodproductions#ukweddingWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.

This episode starts like any other Cherrywood Podcast — casual chat, catching up, and a bit of chaos — until it becomes clear that Simon has something serious to say. What follows is an unscripted, funny, and very real conversation as he finally tells Rachel about a decision he’s been sitting on for a while.There’s disbelief, sarcasm, genuine concern, laughter, and eventual support — all before the conversation naturally drifts into Austin, Texas film awards, family life, future plans, and what’s coming next for Cherrywood. If you like honest conversations, big reveals, and watching reactions unfold in real time, this one’s for you.Podcast sponsors:De Medici Associates – Chartered Structural & Civil EngineersRight at Home Medway – Safe, trusted care at homeClearwater Kent – Cleaning & facilities management specialistsCherrywood Productions – Award-winning video & photographyHindsight Directory – Local business advertising magazineSnugDubs Campervan Hire – Roam the world, park anywhereClub Awesome – Supporting autistic children and their families#CherrywoodPodcast #CouplesPodcast #BigReveal0:00 Intro & like/share/subscribe0:42 Rachel senses something’s coming3:54 The conversation turns serious5:29 The reveal moment7:11 Rachel’s reaction10:11 Austin, Texas & film awards chat19:20 Round Rock donuts & new connections22:21 Driverless Uber experience23:30 UK Small Business Awards finalist update25:47 Louis Green boxing update28:20 Pride in Medway sponsorship34:02 Family shoutouts36:04 Cherrywood updates & Conspiracy Files40:20 Charity mention: Club Awesome40:28 Sponsor rollCherrywood Podcast, couples podcast, big reveal podcast, marriage conversation, unscripted podcast, family podcast, UK podcast, creative podcast, Austin Texas trip, Texas Short Film Festival, driverless Uber, small business awards, Pride in Medway, Cherrywood Productions, De Medici Associates, Right at Home Medway, Clearwater Kent, Hindsight Directory, SnugDubs Campervan Hire, Club AwesomeWelcome to Cherrywood Podcast, your source for inspiring conversations and compelling stories. Join us as we dive into the journeys of remarkable individuals from various fields, offering insights into personal growth, entrepreneurship, creativity, and more. Subscribe for positivity, authenticity, and engaging discussions. Learn how we blew up on YouTube:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkif0i1i5oaDN83UzwYQQBSH-4DEMhfJ0&si=zzna8zvRN2Jyqzv3https://youtu.be/p9GnbbykQoM?si=cBr4ZHuNwXumP_4RContact:📧 Email: info@cherrypro.co.uk📞 Phone: 07857 283 005🌐 Website: www.cherrypro.co.uk📱 Facebook: www.facebook.com/cherrywoodproductions📸 Instagram: @cherrywoodproGuests Song Choices playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YxsMkrJLbFQSjeRKfzcCQ?si=21a21d1ef9534479Disclaimer: Views expressed by guests on Cherrywood Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcast hosts or producers.