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That's Ridiculous with Joe McElderry & Grandma Hilda
Whiskey Pong and Cod Fingers
Season 1, Ep. 4
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Joe and Grandma Hilda talk about their hilarious attempts at Whiskey Pong, bowling, and even a bit of car racing!
Hilda also tries sushi for the first time, and her reaction is something else! She shares stories about her last job and what it was like when she retired. Hilda also learns a new word of the week, and she’s back to giving her no-nonsense advice in Help Me Hilda!
At 90 years old, there’s nothing she hasn’t seen or heard - or is there?
Welcome to That’s Ridiculous, the hilarious, feel-good podcast where Joe McElderry and his unstoppable 90-year-old Grandma Hilda dive headfirst into the chaos of today’s world—all from their garden shed in South Shields!
A genuine family bond and a relationship that spans decades apart. Every week Hilda will be answering your dilemmas in ‘Help Me Hilda’ where you will get 100% unqualified, up front and honest advice but with over 90 years experience you wouldn’t want it from anyone else! Will Joe succeed on getting Hilda on Tinder……
New episodes every week!
Want to get in touch? Send us a message at @ThatsRidiculousOfficial on social media.
Tickets for the That’s Ridiculous live show at South Shields Football Club on 19th Jan are available at joemcelderryofficial.com.
This is a Mixtape Production
That’s Ridiculous’ is proudly sponsored by South Shields Football Club and Coleman’s Seafood Temple.
Created and Produced by Mixtape Productions
Video Production and Sound by Wycombe 89
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