We’re right in it this week, Episode 48! Nearly two years of recording our podcast… time really does fly when you’re laughing together!

👻 Halloween chat: Are you a blackout blinds and no sweets type, or do you welcome the little witches with open arms? (Costumes are compulsory if you want treats!)

👖 Then there’s the big question: Why do we all hide our pants at the doctor’s when we know we’ll be told to de-robe anyway? Thom thinks there should be a new form: “Are you arsed or not arsed about your modesty?” Tick one.

🧦 Are you a sock-on or sock-off person? Dunn finds it weird. Thom takes them to the bin if they have animated characters on them. (We’ll let you decide who’s ick here.)

🎃 Thom went to a pumpkin patch and howled, no, not wolf-like, at the people in inappropriate footwear. Because clearly, ruining your shoes in a muddy field is a small price to pay for looking good for your photos on socials!

🍜 Crotch pot? No, Thom hadn’t heard of it either… and yes, she got it very wrong at first. Dunn tells the story of this “great invention”, noodles may be involved.

❤️‍🔥 Dunn tells us that STDs are on the rise among women in their 50s — are we surprised? We discuss!

💃 And of course, we take a punt at who we think will replace Tess and Claudia on Strictly.

🤡 Mr Blobby divides the room, and Dunn swears the air smells like a primary school's “fart and crayons” was the quote. A new word and a few BMPs chucked in for good measure. No, it's up to parents, too, to call!

So come along for the ride — because the last segment of this week’s episode is truly hilarious. - How to declutter as suggested in House Beautiful (We nearly died laughing… you’ve been warned!)

🔥 This week on “Rein It In” — we’re not holding back…

To heat or not to heat, that’s the question. It’s mid-October, do you crank the thermostat or grab a big woolly and pretend you’re fine?

🎲 Games night chaos, Dunn’s family gets closer, Thom’s family gets… exposed.

🏫 Education in 2025 — why are some parts of the system still stuck in the dark ages?

💅 BMP returns (Big Moan Point, obviously): if your sales pitch involves “Inbox me, hun,” we’re probably moving on.

🎙️ What should you share, and definitely not share, on a podcast? Well, we are called “Rein It In” for a reason.

🚨 Dunn’s shocking story of a male doctor holding something he shouldn't be holding between 2 fingers, and that moment when awkward eye contact turns into “err, what now?” bus drivers, taxi drivers, security guards… we’ve all been there. No, we haven't stolen anything!

⚠️ Intolerance, mystery metal objects we can't remember the name of, MenoPoose, and a nod to the Riot Women you need to follow.

Grab your brew — this episode’s a belter.

Ever wake up with a million tabs open in your brain and instantly want to pull the duvet back over your head? Yeah, same here. This episode dives into those weird morning thoughts and how life rarely goes to plan.

Dunn is back with sharp insights and a wooden spoon:

• The questionable things some relatives do...

• Bizarre daily habits we all pretend are normal

• Why cannonballs should never appear where they don’t belong

• And: when is too embarrassing actually time for the doctor?

We also ask: 🏠 Do your older parents still live by very traditional gender roles — and can they change in 2025? 🐶 What’s the best name for your pet: classic, modern, or human? (Just don’t yell “Waffle!” in the park...) 🇧🇷 A big thank you to our Brazilian listeners! Hopefully, we're either educating you or just deeply confusing you.

Plus: 🔬 A nod to the Dunning-Kruger effect — still painfully relevant 25 years later 🍿 Why Dr. Evil might be more current than ever 👃 Belly buttons, wooden spoons & the odd power move with saggy elbows from Dunn 💇‍♀️ That awkward moment you wait way too long to sip your drink at the hairdressers 😳 Piercings in places that make you want to look away... fast 🛶 Little man in the boat rows fast & whether eating a Crunchie could give you wind 🪞Which mirror would you actually feel OK standing naked in front of?

Expect a few laughs, some unexpected facts, and the usual round-up of our favourite TV & Instagram picks.