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BONUS - Balls On Be Real?

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Your final freebie bonus episode for the month! And it's all about a social media fail that Sam committed


Do you remember be real? That was a flash in the plan wasn't it 🤣


In Sam's case, it's probably for the best that no one uses it anymore... đź‘€


Find out why here!


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  • 53. we owe you an apology

    36:05||Ep. 53
    Right, bit of a different one this week... no topic, no voicenotes - just Sam, Tatum and you chatting pure sh*te.Which obviously includes some Wuthering Heights chat, Chinese New Year do's and don'ts, oh and we had an argument over pancakes before recording this episode!If you wanna support the pod and make sure we don't have a fall out again:You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd if you really wanna give us a hand (CHANCE), leave us a rating and a review!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 52. going limp on Valentine’s

    38:52||Ep. 52
    Welcome back into the bosom of Sam Darlaston & Tatum McGreal!Where we're chatting SOME THINGS about the Super Bowl, including how it's similar to netball, Bad Bunny SMASHING the halftime show and who we wish made a guest appearance, Tatum's also got a rant to get off her chest about the phrase 'chatting all things', we need to know if your FYP has been filled with crying AI meat and veg and asking the all important question of have you been Eiffel towered?And of course as this is your weekly safe space for things that mildly mortify you, we need to talk about what's happening this weekend: Valentine's Day!As it's probably one of the cringiest holidays of the year, we've asked for your stories and things from your life that you find embarrassing for no reason about Valentine's Day, Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!If you wanna support the podcast:You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd if you really wanna give us a hand (CHANCE), leave us a rating and a review!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 51. no nut nigella

    43:09||Ep. 51
    If something in life really small makes you cringe and you're not quite sure why, welcome to your safe space to share it and get it off your chest with Sam Darlaston & Tatum McGreal!After a week away in the states, Tatum's back with a new look, gone really millennial and she's got FOMO for a dance on Jason Derulo's tour, also Sam's got something to get off his chest about the phrase 'Cash Is King', a new fitness trend men are apparently trying out and why the Great British Bake Off has won the January transfer window!But mostly importantly, this week's topic is all about pets and the awkward moments we all find ourselves in with them, whether that's simply saying their full name at an appointment or catching yourself using a really high voice to talk to them as if they understand, this is where you can share those moments with us! Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!And if you wanna support the podcast:You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd if you really wanna give us a hand (CHANCE), leave us a rating and a review!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 50. it's our birthday!

    41:02||Ep. 50
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO USSSSS!!!!This week as we've now been doing this podcast for a whole year, Sam & Tatum are looking back on some of our favourite bits from previous episodes!If one of your favourite bits didn't make the cut send us a message, if you want.But thank you so much for joining us for the past year! We love hearing from you on the socials @efnrpodcast, and here's to many more!If you wanna support the podcast:You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd if you really wanna give us a hand (CHANCE), leave us a rating and a review!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 49. twerk it like Beckham

    45:27||Ep. 49
    Welcome back to your weekly safe space for all things mortifying that you can't quite put your finger on, with Sam Darlaston & Tatum McGreal!Obviously there's 1 big story this week you've probably seen online that we're definitely tackling...but we've got plenty more to cover as well!As Sam's signed himself up to Borrow My Dog which has lead to the most wild 48 hours, Tatum's got another cat to throw amongst the pigeons with her thoughts on your music listening habits, there's good news for late bloomers AND of course we're chatting about the Beckham drama!And as Bowling was such a popular topic last week, there is apparently so many things you find absolutely mortifying and you can't quite put your finger on why, that we're returning to it this week! So whether you get the ick from the shoes or just get a bit embarrassed asking to put the barriers up as a fully grown adult, this is your safe space to chat about it! Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd if you really wanna give us a hand (CHANCE), leave us a rating and a review - see if Sam holds up his side of the deal!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 48. head at the bowling alley

    52:33||Ep. 48
    What do Velcro shoes, 90s computer graphics and the THREAT of public nachos have in common? This week's topic!Sam & Tatum are bringing you back to the one place that time's forgot: the Bowling alley. And there's SOOO many things that make us absolutely mortified there for no real reason, so we're providing you a safe space to get it off your chest, and share them with us!Not only that but Tatum's claiming she doesn't remember the 2012 Olympics when it in the UK, we're chatting about the biggest trend right now of 2016 coming back for 2026, the current skiing scandal in the Winter Olympics, and a whole load of things that may or may not have gone extinct.If you're living the same life as Sam & Tatum and getting embarrassed for no reason join in with the podcast! Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!You can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonGive us a rating if you want and see if Sam holds up his end of the bargain!And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 47. Conformity gate theory is fake

    54:27||Ep. 47
    Sam & Tatum are back for 2026 with your weekly safe space for all things mortifying that you can't quite explain! Along with the hard hitting questions like:What do you use your umbrella for?Would you describe yourself as 'Smexy'?And what's your favourite Paulo Nutini song?Don't worry, we haven't ACTUALLY run out of shit to chat about! Of course, with the Traitors being back for Season 4 we NEED to talk about all the theories around the show at the minute, along with a few little predictions, with Claire's closing down we're giving a moment for the UK high street AND Tatum's got found a mad conspiracy happening with Stranger Things Season 5 (SPOILER WARNING!).This week, we're also celebrating the embarrassing old email address you've wanted to forget about since they stopped letting you make a @hotmail accounts! The ones that maybe had an old nickname, a couple of Xs and slang from the early 2010s we haven't heard in well over 10 years! And maybe you held onto it a bit too long, so don't worry we're sharing in this episode and celebrating them as they should be! Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!If you love the pod, you can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAs Sam said rate us and leave a review and like Tatum said if you've got a mate we'd piss off with our Stranger Things chat - share the episode with them! And remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!
  • 46. New Year for no reason!

    30:23||Ep. 46
    Happy new year!!As we’re now in 2026, Sam & Tatum are talking giving some predictions as to what might happen this year!Plus we have a brand new topic, this week it’s all about last night…New Years Eve! Whether it’s the wait during the day or the countdown to midnight, there are so many awkward moments that happen throughout the day that we just don’t chat about enough!So Sam & Tatum are taking your suggestions and helping you get those everyday things off your chest! Cause life's awkward innit, so might as well have a laugh!If you love the pod, you can watch along on our YouTube : Embarrasing For No Reason - Podcast - YouTubeOr support us on Patreon for bonus eps and ad free content : EMBARRASSING FOR NO REASON | Cos' life's awkward init, so might as well laugh. | PatreonAnd remember to follow the socials to join in with your Embarrassing For No Reason stories, because you might win an award out of it! @efnrpodcast!