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What's Your Problem With Nick Abbot and Carol McGiffin

Global Radio

Nick and Carol are back! Nick and Carol care about your problems. No, seriously. In this podcast they try to solve your issues. If they fail, that is not Nick and Carol's fault - it's probably down to the EU, or something. Send your problems to nickandcarol@global.com and prepare to be happy. (Happiness not guaranteed, terms and conditions apply, always read the label). For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

Location:

United Kingdom

Genres:

Comedy

Networks:

Global Radio

Description:

Nick and Carol are back! Nick and Carol care about your problems. No, seriously. In this podcast they try to solve your issues. If they fail, that is not Nick and Carol's fault - it's probably down to the EU, or something. Send your problems to nickandcarol@global.com and prepare to be happy. (Happiness not guaranteed, terms and conditions apply, always read the label). For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

Language:

English


Episodes
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We're on a break!

2/6/2026
What's your problem is going on a short break. We should be back mid March.

Duration:00:01:26

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Click clack, not thunk thunk

2/2/2026
In this episode, Carol gets bad laminate, Nick has oddly quiet builders, and they help with a neighbourly question and with teaching grandma old tricks

Duration:00:33:29

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The cleaner wears Gucci

1/30/2026
In this episode, Carol has hers taken every night except Saturday, Nick has his done too early on Mondays, and they help with wild swimming and with picking a bag.

Duration:00:54:11

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Captain Mainwaring says "no"

1/26/2026
In this episode, Nick has had it up to here with a particular family, Carol thinks it is a plot, and they help with zips and websites that follow you.

Duration:00:51:19

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Earworm alert!

1/23/2026
In this episode, Nick can't get a song out of his head, Carol tires of the pressure to watch a certain TV programme, and they help with over-acting and with what to do with a camel.

Duration:00:42:40

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Going to China on purpose

1/19/2026
In this episode, Carol is not sympathetic, Nick makes up for that, and they help with fuelling your body as opposed to your car, and with saying too much.

Duration:00:46:08

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Highbrow and intellectual

1/16/2026
In this episode, Carol says she's not as sipper, Nick believes her, and they help with publishing a poem and with sitting properly.

Duration:00:53:05

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Ticketed!

1/12/2026
In this episode, Nick tries to appeal a fine, Carol guarantees his success, and they help with airline safety equipment and with gym etiquette

Duration:00:49:21

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Nuh Hooz Ferra Swally?

1/9/2026
In this episode, Nick cleans up after other people, Carol inspects the kitchenette, and they help with what to do if you missed 13 years and with two Doolittles.

Duration:00:49:34

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Artificial stupidity

1/5/2026
In this 400th edition, Nick sings Happy Birthday, Carol does a big clean, and they help with accidentally causing celebrities to expire and with people getting in the way on trains.

Duration:00:38:37

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Introducing: Where Politics Meets History - Where Politics Meets History

12/23/2025
If you love What's Your Problem, we think you'll love Where Politics Meets History. Each week Iain Dale and Tessa Dunlop take a fresh look at the biggest news of the week - through the lens of history. With wit, insight and the occasional good-natured row, they explore how today’s headlines echo the past, unearthing fascinating stories and unexpected parallels with plenty of laughs along the way. In this special Q&A edition of the podcast, Iain and Tessa discuss who will be the PM in a year's time and whether there's public support for the Monarchy. Enjoy! Listen to all episodes on Global Player.

Duration:01:06:54

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Carol "Three Dinners" McGiffin

12/22/2025
In this episode, Carol gets her selfie sticks out, Nick turns around and says "Um", and they help with which side to sleep on and with paying by cheque.

Duration:00:41:59

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The Giant Woofer

12/19/2025
In this episode, Carol goes in and out, Nick goes up and down and they help with orienting a toilet roll and with a flirty boss.

Duration:00:47:30

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I can't get no reservation

12/15/2025
In this episode, Carol doesn't want to party, Nick fails to book lunch and they help with getting a haircut and with people who say "long story short"

Duration:00:46:54

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Bleary-eyed and staggering

12/12/2025
In this episode, Carol is all at sea, Nick warns about life on the ocean wave and they help with people who say "dear" and with self-checkouts.

Duration:00:46:48

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Mumble Mode

12/8/2025
In this episode, Carol shows off her dongle, Nick puts his 'phones on and they help with a person's nuts and with turning the music up.

Duration:00:42:24

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Untucked and dishevelled.

12/5/2025
In this episode, Carol prepares the canapes, Nick splashes it all over and they help with confusing adverts and with have-a-go-heroes.

Duration:00:43:51

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Keep that racket down!

12/1/2025
In this episode, Carol leaves the lights on, Nick turns up the heat and they help with noisy co-workers and with subtitles on TV

Duration:00:47:28

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Noises off

11/28/2025
In this episode, Carol sees a terrible film, Nick has the builders in and they hear a poem about politics and help with all-inclusive hotels.

Duration:00:32:26

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Wizardry and chemistry

11/24/2025
In this episode, Carol and Nick name DJs who say 'Hi', and they help with a potential offence and with supermarket loyalty cards

Duration:00:54:42