Btec Philosophers

#80 Newish year

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:15:04 -0400

Thanks for the patience we are trying a new way of recording these

#79 Heavily redacted

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:13:14 -0400

We had to censor some names on this one because of a joke Michael makes. Full ep on the patreon for 1 pound a month. The boys are on tour so make sure to check their profiles for lives dates.

#78 Apologies to Oprah

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:37:23 -0400

Full episode on the Patreon for as little as a pound a month

Hot Chocolate

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 06:15:58 -0400

Full uncut episode on Patreon for as little as a pound a month

#76 Gal Gadot V Mia Khalifa

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:29:04 -0300

We had to move this to patreon early cos it gets a bit spicy

#75 WE ARE BACK

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:49:05 -0300

Regular services resumes. Tell your friends.

#74 MAAAAATE

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:33:43 -0300

And we are back, things have been mental in the build up to the fringe but normal service has resumed

#73 NewYork Times Font

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 02:51:13 -0300

Elliot talks about ending up in a Sundays time best seller. And Mike makes some beautifully poignant points about life.

Tickets to Elliots fringe show https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speech

On the Patreon you get a bonus episode each week. Over 40 episodes of BTEC madness

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/btecphilosophers

#72 Elliots in trouble again

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:42:01 -0300

Since this episode was recorded Elliot has had to delete the clip so this could reignite everything. Sign up to the Patreon and go see Elliot live at the fringe.

#71 an immigrants credit card

Sun, 09 Jul 2023 06:19:17 -0300

Sorry it's late. This one is going to get us some grief in comedy. We decided not to take a bit out where we talk about an abuser. Anyway sign up to the patreon.

#70 With Andrew Mensah

Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:58:17 -0300

Mensah is one of the hottest comics working at the moment. He joined us to discuss why laughing at the submarine is wrong.

#69 The big one

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 09:00:58 -0300

Sorry it's late. You'll again see why.

#68 A poorly timed ep

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:44:24 -0300

So we didn't put this out last week because well the timing of it couldn't have been worse. This week isn't much better but here are.

#67 With Mark Nelson

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 05:46:08 -0300

Mark Nelson is one of the best stand ups around and he will go down as a goat guest on this.

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/posts/83229648

#66 with Gbemi Oladipo

Thu, 25 May 2023 09:04:41 -0300

Gbemi is one of the most exciting comedian in the uk right now and we loved having him in the studio. Share the podcast if you liked it

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/btecphilosophers

Elliots Fringe show https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speech

#65 with Michelle De Swarte

Wed, 17 May 2023 20:00:00 -0300

Michelle tells us about meeting Epstein and watching 9/11

Tickets to Elliot Steels fringe showhttps://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/elliot-steel-love-and-hate-speech

Patreon https://patreon.com/btecphilosophers?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#64 with Jamali Maddix

Fri, 12 May 2023 04:23:32 -0300

Jamali is one of the UKs best comedians doc makers

Follow the socials and get tickets to Elliot Steels Fringe show

And sign up to the patreon

#63 the problem with men with Kyrah Gray

Thu, 04 May 2023 04:04:01 -0300

Kyrah is one of the best and most exciting up and coming comedians in the UK and was a joy to have her in the studio. Check out the socials and Elliots fringe show is now on sale.

#62 Philosophical question of the century

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:25:40 -0300

Elliot Fringe show is on sale now

#61 Desmond Who Who

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0300

This week we give our thoughts on a race war. 5 stars goes a long way. If you like the clips please share them. We also do a bonus ep each week on patreon

#60 Abz the truth returns

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 22:06:29 -0300

This is a non stop laugh ep with Abz and it's hilarious. Check out the green angel andAbz hot sauce. Enjoy its a goated ep

#59 Of Mike and Mensah

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:49:36 -0300

We apologise about the delay on the ep, I'm in the Austrian countryside and the wifi is shocking. However we make it up to you with a hanger of an ep and one of the scenes best new comedians Andrew Mensah co hosting

#58 new digs

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 20:03:00 -0300

If you like the episode. Like and give us 5 stars. We are also on patreon for just 3.50 a month you get an extra bonus episode a week as well as access to previous bonus episodes

#57 Just chaos

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0300

Mike defends the Iraq war, Lucas does absolutely nothing and Elliot cracks. If you like what we do leave us a good review. Share the clips and sign up to the patreon.

#56 Young Veterans with Ed Night

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 20:00:00 -0300

Viral tik tok sensation and very good comedian Ed Night joins us and talks about how he hate the opportunities he has gotten due to nepotism as opposed to one of the hosts on this podcast.

#55 The Shamima Begum Benefit

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:06:04 -0400

Sorry it's late, our producer was dressing up as a pirate instead of uploading the file. This is the most we've ever laughed in the studio. Best ep to date

#54 Mike send us to hell patreon ep

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 21:39:06 -0400

An older Patreon ep this week as we are both in the states. Normal service for the main resumes next week as well as bonus Patreon episodes doubling.

#53 Btec Brexit with Francis Foster

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0400

Francis is the co host of triggernometry and joined us to talk Brexit, the culture war and what being on the Joe Rogan experience is like.

#52 Btec Birthday

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This podcast started a year ago, we are so grateful to everyone who's downloaded, signed up and sent abuse to us. Sign up to the patreon

#51 The Autism special with Vittorio Angelone

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 05:46:21 -0400

The guys is back in the studio and we all discuss our autism/ADHD

B List Philosophers

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0400

Another Bonus episode. Elliot welcomes in Kai Humphries. They talk comedy and how to be happy in this special bonus episode.

#50 Girl bossing war crimes with Jacob Hawley

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 20:00:00 -0400

Jacob Hawley is a fantastic comedian and absolutely crushed in the studio, from therapy to war crimes this one is going down in history.

BTEC BONUS: Elliot the stoic

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:07:03 -0400

Bonus episode. After Elliot gets an accusation of being racist he addresses it on a podcast he drunkenly booked at 2am. This episode is about practicing stoicism and forgiving. We all mess up from time to time and although we take the p*ss on here it's all love and also because we couldn't get refunded for the studio.

#49 Firearms officer Idominik Efeotor exposes the met

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 20:03:41 -0400

Host of the good the bad and the ugly podcast Idominik Efeotor tells us about why the Met is in crisis, but also what a great job some police officers are doing. The last twenty minutes of this one he tells us the wildest story about his own arrest. Why did it happen? We'll let you be the judge.

#48 Mike at the reigns

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:32:28 -0400

With Elliot away on a snowboarding trip. (But still has to upload this podcast at 2am because Mike refuses to do it himself but will still message me pointless stuff about his day) fan favourite Bella Hull steps in to co host and smashes it with the brilliant and insightful Athena Kugblenu as they talk starting out as a stand up and parenting.

#47 Abs the truth and the hot sauce incident

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Abs came in and provided Elliot and Mike with the biggest laughs they've had in the studio. This is a GOAT episode. Buy his hot sauce it's actually banging.

#46 New Year, new #metoo

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:49:34 -0400

We are back. AT our producers flat. Elliot starts off the year by burning bridges on the pod and Mike ponders about his soul. Vote for us in the channel 4 comedy awards

#45 Zimbabwean GOAT with Tadiwa Mahlunge

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:00:00 -0400

It's one of the last eps of the year and we had Tadiwa Mahlunge in temporary studio and he crushes from beginning to end and is one of the best up and coming comedians in the UK.

#44 The Circle of Death with Tom Houghton

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 08:21:05 -0400

We had comedian and viral sensation Tom Houghton in the studio to talk his latest reality TV endeavours and the merchant of death

#43 Bring back 00s race movies

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:16:55 -0400

Mike and Elliot this week talk comedy for the most part. Is it ok for shows they watched when they where younger to feature blackface? and should we judge old TV shows by todays standards? Let us know your thought. (Reuploaded as the server we use didn't upload the podcast properly)

#42 50 year old flirting and hurting

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:21:03 -0400

A rollercoaster of emotions in this weeks episode. We where on fire for what will go down as a legendary episode. Sign up to the patreon for another episode a week.

#41 We are all Saudi Arabia

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0400

The boys recorded just after some morning drinking and watching Saudi Arabia beat Argentina and it gets out of hand. They also somehow make some insightful and emotional points as well. Enjoy the chaos

#40 Qatar, Japan and Smut

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:00:00 -0400

Did we mention we are on patreon. Or that Elliot has a live show at the Bill Murray on december 22nd? This is old school Btec. emotional, insightful and hilarious absurdity. Enjoy!

#39 Family Issue with Katie Green

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:23:00 -0400

This one gets personal and wild from about 5 mins in when Mike makes one of the weirdest confessions ever made on a podcast. Katie Green joins us to unbox it as Elliot talks about his traumatic but hilarious childhood. Sign up to the patreon to support the pod and also get a bonus episode a week.

#38 ADCC and Jiu Jitsu with Eoghan O’Flanagan

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 20:13:11 -0300

Eoghan is one of the worlds greatest grapplers and is also the co host of the Charles Eoghan experience. We talk about his stoic attitude towards life and training. He has a fantastic podcast all about Jiu Jitsu and strength training called the Charles Eoghan Experience. Sign up to the Patreon for an extra exclusive episode a week. As well as bonus content. Follow us on insta and twitter

#37 There will always be a man in your house with Bella Hull

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:27 -0300

Bella Hull joins us this weekend and brings insight into childhood, keying cars and how Mike would let his community down. Follow us on insta and youtube and sign up to the patreon for an extra ep a week.

#36 Answering your questions

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0300

No guest this week as we go old school style with just Mike and Elliot chilling while answering your questions.

#35 Virology and simulation theory with Ria Lina

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0300

Ria Line is a comedian and scientist who gives insight into why the world behaved why it did during the pandemic. This was one of the most fascinating chats we've had and hope you find it as interesting as we did.

#34 Prison rules with Ginger Jay

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 11:29:08 -0300

We are joined by ex prisoner and soon to be a household comedy name Ginger Jay to talk life inside, comedy and a whole host of nonsense.

#33 ”Maybe” with Seann Walsh

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0300

We had the fantastic Seann Walsh in the studio this week and talk the story of the Chinese farmer, relationships and a complaint Mike got from a gig.

#32 Philosophers gone wild

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0300

We welcomed in boys of the Boys gone wild podcast Horatio Gouldnand we talk what tennis player could you beat in a fight, her majesty's funeral and of course philosopher of the week.

Metpolice shooting and our thoughts

Mon, 19 Sep 2022 18:13:55 -0300

This was a conversation that started outside the studio and continued in, at first we didn't realise we were recording and decided to keep it in. It was going to remain on patreon however we felt it was an important discussion and should be heard by a wider audience. Let us know you thoughts and also please bare in mind we will discuss anything and everything and want to try and keep it healthy. If you enjoyed this we regular do topics like this over on the patreon, for 3.50 a month you get early access an extra bonus episode a week.

#31 RIP LIZ

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Mike is away struck by grief so killer comedian and lover of the monarchy Vittorio Angelone steps in and talk about the queen while also him and Elliot open up about the their anxieties as performers. Full ep also on youtube.

#30 Heads will roll with Joe Jacobs

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Comedian, rapper and writer Joe Jacobs joins the boys and they talk his recent trip to Saudi Arabia, a race war at a comedy show and we introduce philosopher of the week

#29 Balls and Deep with Luke Craig

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0300

We welcome in Luke Craig who without a doubt will be a hall of fame guest. The boys really open up this episode while remaining hilarious and silly. From stories of stabbings to testicular torsion we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed making it.

#28 with Loyiso Gola

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Loyiso Gola is a globe trotting killer of a comedian who came in and dropped his philosophies on life on the Btec boys. Elliot is also back after his horrific injury.

#27 With Dane Baptiste

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Elliot is away with a ball injury so the wonderful Dane Baptiste steps in and steals the show.

#26 Distractions with Eshaan Akbar

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:51:09 -0300

We welcomed Eshaan Akbar into the studio and it was glorious. Just listen and enjoy the chaos. Extra episodes on Patreon.

#25 Capitalism

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 22:12:20 -0300

This is from our patreon series where we deep dive in the ISMs. For just 3.50 you can get this and so much more on the Btec philosopher patreon. We will be doing an extra Patreon episode as we made this one public. some of the audio is a little shaky so don't send us abusive messages about it. Or do it's very funny. Hope you enjoy this series as much as we had making it.

#24 Dance if you want to

Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:01:00 -0300

We hit record from the second we step in the studio on this one. Mike gives his stoic attitude towards gigs, Elliot slags off everyone bar himself despite showing he drastically need to work on himself. And we talk monkey pox.

#23 Complaints

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0300

With everyone complaining about the Heatwave, this week we talk is it ever ok to complain and why do we do it? Bonus episode out on patreon. Sign up for more Btec content

#22 Quitting

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0300

This week we welcome back Vittorio as producer and discuss if it is ever ok to quit. subscribe to our patreon for bonus episodes every week.

#21 Everything going to be Alt right with John Hastings

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:17:07 -0300

One of the worlds greatest comics John Hastings joins in this ep and schools Elliot on just about everything.

EP 20 In the belly of the beast

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 20:00:00 -0300

We came straight from asking the head of the MET some questions to asking the big questions about life, abortions to democracy. We covered it all. Enjoy

EP 19 A Level Philosophy with Andrew Mensah

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0300

The boys welcome in comedian and presenter Andrew Mensah and actually deep it of a few subjects.

EP 18 Rwanda isn’t that bad

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 17:07:53 -0300

Sorry it's late. And sorry it's a little shorter but it is one of our best yet. We talk adverts, Rwanda and a whole heap of Btec nonsense. Full episode on the Patreon where discuss Lizzos language and try to get cancelled.

Ep 17 Policing the police

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Without doubt one of the best episodes we've done. The host of the good the bad and the ugly podcast, Fire arms unit officer and Muay Thai fighter Dom joins the boys. And gives an honest and open look into the metropolitan police and his experiences within the police. As well as his stoic outlook on life. This one if the full ep as we felt it was important this was heard in it's entirety.

EP 16 Nationalism with Jamali Maddix

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 02:01:00 -0300

The boys welcome their first guest and it's a big one. Jamali Maddix is in studio and he talks about meeting fascists, nationalism and knowing the Btec lads. re uploaded because I messed up the first time. Enjoy

15 Comedy, kids and non binary

Thu, 26 May 2022 03:32:11 -0300

This week the boys really go for it. They're getting comfortable on the patreon and Elliot makes sure he will never get booked on prime time television.

EP 14 We are not role models

Thu, 19 May 2022 02:00:00 -0300

This episode is an absolute classic. From eurovision to legendary rants. New sections as the Btec boys take on the news and give their philosophical insights into the weeks biggest stories. Full ep over on the patreon

Jokeism

Thu, 12 May 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Mike returns from his travels and Elliot shows him a video of another complaint from a comedy show. They talk jealousy, pig urination and Elliot attempts to get murdered by calling out the army.

Getting in trouble with the troubles #12

Thu, 05 May 2022 04:31:05 -0300

Mike is away but fear not as Northern Irelands very own Vittorio Angelone steps up as co host with Elliot as they set the world to rights, they talk perspective and Elliot asks Vittorio to explain the troubles. This was one of our best records to date and will most certainly get the podcast cancelled. Enjoy

Bad girls and sad boys #11

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0300

The boys talk about masculinity and toxic femininity with masculine co producer Vittorio and they are on fire. This Ep is non stop laughs from start to finish as Elliot reveals too much about his life and comes under fire for being the son of a comedian. Mike actually remembers to promote some shows and has some big questions about what are red flags in women? And all the boys treat a sore subject with that Btec decorum we know and love. Follow us on insta and twitter @BtecPhilosophers

Space nonce and the environment

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 05:35:45 -0300

The Btec boys try to figure out what kind of planet they should leave to the younger generation. And also talk about Elon musk, Inter galactic pedophiles and Elliot's fear of the ocean. Follow us on Insta @Btecphilosophers

#9 Set eight mortality

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0300

Elliot is back from galavanting around the alps. And ends up in a cheery conversation about death. While Mike can't work out which two cultural heavyweights who's spirit he wishes to have absorbed. Lots of laugh in this one and even dare I say. Some actual philosophy. Follow us on socials and share plus tag us in any posts. We love hearing from you.

Individualism without the biggest individual

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 03:27:07 -0300

This week Producer Phoebe becomes an official Btec Philosoper replacing Elliot who’s off snowboarding and not doing cocaine despite Mikes suggestion.
Producer Vito is back and the gang discuss the idea of the individual and actually do some philosophy.

(reuploaded for Spotify)

The shame game

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 04:26:30 -0300

The boys talk about shame, is shame good for you? Can shame be bad? Spoiler alert they don't figure it out but they are hilarious and probably should feel shame for the things they say in this ep.

The Morality of drugs

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:35:35 -0300

The Btec boys discuss is there a good reason to deal drugs and what is the responsibility of the drug dealers and users. Of course neither have ever done any and this is purely for entertainment purposes only.

haters

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 05:04:05 -0300

Producer Phoebe is back, and the Btec Philosophers discuss hate. Is it a valid emotion? Should we all try and hate people less? Does Mike really keep a journal about hating Elliot? Find out on this weeks episode.

Self care, selfish and Poetry

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Producer Phoebe is away. And in her place the Btec boys welcome substitute Producer and fellow comedian Vittorio, who also happens to know more about Philosophy than Mike or Elliot.

The boys debate when does loving yourself become selfish? Mike shows his lack of history of the troubles, and Elliot talks fast after having a Latte. it's your new favourite podcast and as silly as ever.

Consciousness, shrooms and sex robots

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 04:00:00 -0400

Elliot is opening up to the idea that he might be religious despite having been raised as an Atheist. And Mike tells the a story about the wildest ever online purchase.

Forgiveness

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:26:43 -0400

The Philosophers try to talk about forgiveness, and get side tracked and get bogged down in race, Mikes trip to Belgium and Shamima Begum. Forgive us for getting side tracked.

The Trolley issue

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 12:46:09 -0400

The boys try to help each other understand where they are at in life. Until Elliot tells Mike about trolley problem which sends Mike into a tail spin. Remember these are morons not actual philosophers.