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Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better

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Join Geoff and his merry band of moaners as they aim to fix life's little annoyances. Each episode Geoff welcomes a new guest from the world of comedy, literature, film and TV to meet their goal of breaking down, mixing up, and making better their irritations. Think Room 101 with a recycling bin.

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United States

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Join Geoff and his merry band of moaners as they aim to fix life's little annoyances. Each episode Geoff welcomes a new guest from the world of comedy, literature, film and TV to meet their goal of breaking down, mixing up, and making better their irritations. Think Room 101 with a recycling bin.

Language:

English


Episodes

Making Social Media Better with Tim Hardie and RJ Bayley

3/11/2024
Hello and Welcome to a quite fantastic episode of Make it Better. I am joined by Hall of Bones author, Time Hardie, and voice actor and audio book producer RJ Bayley. The pair dropped by as the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund an audio version of Hall of Bones begins today, March 11th 2024. We tackle social media, online negativity, and the monetisation of happiness. Despite how it sounds it is a LOT& of fun and addresses serious situations only how Make it Better does. Get involved in the Kickstarter so you can tell everyone you were on the journey when Tim's book ultimately make it to the big screen. Don't forget to share, like and subscribe to everything MiB. The links for RJ and Tim are in the text above, but here's a complete run-down! Hall of Bones is a Viking-inspired dark epic fantasy novel and the first book in The Brotherhood of the Eagle series, written by UK author Tim Hardie. This campaign is to fund the costs of bringing the audiobook version of that tale to life, narrated by RJ Bayley. The new audiobook will be released exclusively to Kickstarter supporters in October 2024. The Kickstarter campaign will run for 30 days from 11th March to 10th April 2024. Rewards If funded, the rewards will include: - A brand new short story collection, A Roll of the Dice, available as both an eBook and audiobook. - An exclusive poster featuring characters from Hall of Bones, designed by Dawn Larder. - The opportunity to get signed copies for the first time. - Further audiobooks in The Brotherhood of the Eagle series, if stretch goals are met. Funding goals The target for this project is £3,150, which will fund the Hall of Bones audiobook, A Roll of the Dice and the exclusive artwork for the poster. The first stretch goal has been set at £4,600, which if reached will mean an additional short story will be included in A Roll of the Dice. Funding tiers have been designed to cater for any budget, both large and small, with plenty of opportunities to tailor your package with various optional add on rewards. Social Media Links Twitter Facebook Bluesky Website

Duration:01:18:37

Making Flat Earth Theory better with Paul McHugh

2/27/2024
WARNING! This episode is quite the ride! HELLO and welcome to another episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better! On this episode I am joined by comedian and comedy roast host, Paul McHugh. Paul and I discuss flat Earth theory, conspiracies, and the mating habits of turtles. If you believe in a flat Earth theory then you may get upset by this episode, and that's ok, use that and come on the show! Find Paul MvHugh Comedy on: YouTube here TikTok here Facebook here And don't forget to find Geoff Jones' and Friends on: YouTube Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook

Duration:00:55:57

Making Weight Loss Better with Hetty Austin

2/17/2024
HELLO and welcome to this episode of the Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better podcast. On this episode I am joined by comedian and podcaster, Hetty Austin. Hetty an I talk diets, food addiction, body positivity and how others react when you under go a journey of losing 10st like Hetty did. It's funny, thought provoking, and real. Please find Hetty at the below links and don't forget to subscribe to the Better with Geoff socials and show YouTube. Instagram: hettyaustinuk and howobsessedareyou YouTube: How Obsessed are You?

Duration:01:08:40

Making Helping Others Better with Moz Perkins

1/30/2024
HELLO and welcome to the Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better show. On this episode I am joined by author, charity worker, navy veteran, and all-round great human being, Moz Perkins. Moz and I cover a range of topics around mental health and physical health, but all with the same message that we need to look out for ourselves and others. Check in on friends, if someone doesn't seem right then listen. We're all in this together. I hope you enjoy, don't forget to subscribe and also hunt down the YouTube here. You can find Moz's books on Amazon, here Moz on X (Twitter), here Project RECCE, here

Duration:01:05:36

Making Movie Sequels Better with Michael Frankland

1/16/2024
HELLO and welcome to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends Make it Better. On today's show I am joined by comedian and comedy promoter, Michael Frankland. Michael has a rule for sequels and if you're a fan of Harry Potter, Fast and Furious. or Die Hard, then be prepared to be angry. I hope enjoy, let us know what you think. Subscribe to the new YouTube and follow on Instagram. Find Michael on Facebook and Instagram, and also PM Promotions for gig information.

Duration:00:51:35

Making Misophonia Better with Sunjai Arif

1/2/2024
HELLO and Welcome to this episode of the Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better podcast. On this episode I am joined by the definitely not weird, stand-up comedian Sunjai and Arif. We spoke in length about misophonia and how it's our issue and not noisy eaters, apparently. We also discussed Captain Planet and eating the last Dodo bird. It's quite the ride. I hope enjoy. Check out Sunjai's podcast and comedy at the below links: YouTube: How Obsessed Are You?

Duration:01:03:49

Making Noisy Eaters Better with Sunjai Arif

1/2/2024
HELLO and Welcome to this episode of the Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better podcast. On this episode I am joined by the definitely not weird, stand-up comedian Sunjai and Arif. We spoke in length about misophonia and how it's our issue and not noisy eaters, apparently. We also discussed Captain Planet and eating the last Dodo bird. It's quite the ride. I hope enjoy. Check out Sunjai's podcast and comedy at the below links: YouTube: How Obsessed Are You?

Duration:01:03:49

Making Kindness Better with Joy James

12/19/2023
HELLO and WELCOME to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. On this episode Geoff is joined by author Joy James. The pair talk about the fundamentals of kindness and what that means in today's society. I hope you enjoy this funny, fun, and extremely interesting episode. Find Joy's work books about Black Inventors here

Duration:00:51:21

Making Artificial Intelligence Better with Mayt

12/12/2023
WELCOME to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends. Make it Better. On this episode Geoff is joined by IT guru Mayt. The pair discuss AI, how it's progressing, and will it turn my gas oven against me? Enjoy this funny, educational, and mind-settling episode. Check out Mayt's AI writing tool Henshu.io And his Twitter

Duration:00:35:04

Making Artificial Intelligence Better with Mayt

12/12/2023
WELCOME to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends. Make it Better. On this episode Geoff is joined by IT guru Mayt. The pair discuss AI, how it's progressing, and will it turn my gas oven against me? Enjoy this funny, educational, and mind-settling episode. Check out Mayt's AI writing tool Henshu.io And his Twitter

Duration:00:35:04

Making Assistive Equipment Better with Lizzy Lenco

11/28/2023
HELLO and welcome to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. On this episode I am joined by comedian Lizzy Lenco to discuss wheel chair weapons, white sticks, and when NOT to help a wheel chair user onto a train! Enjoy this hilarious and thought provoking episode, and remember, if you drink and drive then you're a POS! Find Lizzy on the platform formally know as X (Twitter) @LizzyLenco

Duration:00:47:29

Making VAR Better with Gareth Meadows

11/14/2023
HELLO and welcome to another episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. The show that shakes up life's little annoyances to make them all better. On this episode I am joined by author and screenplay writer, Gareth Meadows to talk all things VAR. The bad, the bad and the downright bad. Share your thoughts at @betterwithgeoff on Twitter (X) And find Gareth at @GarethMeadows on the same platform and his screenwriter profile here

Duration:00:43:18

Making Human Etiquette Better With Swan Ronson

10/31/2023
HELLO and welcome to this episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. On this episode i am joined by Paul from the Drinking for Sports podcast. We talk about what makes someone a good person when it has no reward for themselves. Is it returning a shopping cart, picking up dog poop, or just not hindering others lives. Find out here. Find Paul (Swan Ronson) on Twitter, X @swanronson Podcast YouTube Discord

Duration:00:51:28

Geoff Jones and Friends Season 2 opener with Steve N Seagulls (kind of)

10/31/2023
HELLO, and welcome to Season 2 of the Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better podcast. On this episode I was joined by the amazing Steve N Seagulls. I'll leave you to hear how that went but I am delighted to be back with a whole host of new guests as we https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmfZuv1KR-WpKt6s-FJPmQmake everything better one brick at a time! Enjoy, and check out the band's YouTube and if you have the chance to see their tour, DO IT! Website YouTube

Duration:00:03:21

Make it Better Season 1 Finale - Hello, and Welcome

8/20/2023
HELLO and welcome to the season 1 finale of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. For the last year I have been joined by the most amazing people with one goal, to make the world a little bit better. Thank you to all my guests and everyone who has taken the time to listen. From missing socks to PTSD, Marvel films to the drag industry, bad drivers to fathers, we have covered a lot. But, there's still more to come in season 2! Stay tuned.

Duration:00:15:00

Making Geoff Jones Better with his wife, Hayley Jones

8/10/2023
HELLO and welcome to the penultimate episode of season 1 of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better! I am DELIGHTED to welcome the person who knows me the best in the world, my best friend, my wife, Hayley Jones. Hayley takes on the impossible task of making Geoff Jones better. Bringing a list of just 21 items long, Hayley does NOT hold back! I don't think I've laughed so much listening back to an episode than this one. Hayley is a great sport and knew the assignment! I'm just sorry she has to put up with so much, but I promise, I'm tying!! Enjoy this episode, listen to more, like me on twitter at @betterwithgeoff.

Duration:00:46:31

Making Everything Better Comedian Special

8/9/2023
HELLO and welcome to another anniversary special episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. On this episode, previous guests, comedians Sam Fraser and Matt Roseblade return for a not so quick-fire game of Better in 30. Taking previous topics and putting their individual spin on them to make everything better. Check out their previous appearances on the show when Sam took on grammar and Matt took shyness to town. Like, subscribe, and all that business, and don't forget to follow on Twitter @betterwithgeoff.

Duration:00:42:35

Making the Drag Industry Better with Jess L'Whor and Friends

8/8/2023
HELLO and welcome to this anniversary week special episode where Geoff welcomes back Miss Jess L'Whor and two of her favourite Judy's, Lala Queen and Tiffany Vogue. After her amazing first episode, Miss L'Whor returned with her unique take on the world and two friends with matched energy. The fabulous trio talk through the good, the bad, and the ugly of the drag scene in the US but they're not done there. They also give your host his very own drag persona, frills 'n' all. Like, subscribe, follow, and enjoy. @betterwithgeoff

Duration:00:49:31

Geoff Jones and Friends Make Geoff Jones and Friends Better

8/7/2023
HELLO and welcome to this special anniversary week episode of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better. On this episode, Geoff is joined by his long time friends to discuss growing older and what has changed in the last 20 years of their friendship. Have you ever woken up and just hurt? Maybe, you believe people born after the year 2000 who are now adults are evil. Or you may just like listening to other people's conversations. These, along with a hundred other reasons, set up a great episode and insight into the life of your host, Geoff. Enjoy, subscribe, and follow. @betterwithgeoff

Duration:00:51:44

Making Office Politics Better with Rick Mattison

8/1/2023
HELLO and welcome the latest epiosde of Geoff Jones and Friends, Make it Better, the show that tales life's little annoyances and tackles them one at a time to just make it all better. On this episode I'm joined by Bar banter podcast member Rick Mattison, we take on office politics, how best to respond to "hey. how are you?" messages, and Geoff offends half the population of the UK with his bad accents. We hope you enjoy this episode, follow the podcast on Twitter @betterwithgeoff. Follow Rick at @rickmattison14, the Bar banter podcast @the_barbanter, and find them on YouTube and all podcast hosting sites.

Duration:00:53:11