The Groan Zone

Episode 117 - 42 Years of Me - Birthday Special

Greetings Groaners,
Welcome along to another birthday special for yours truly.
Efforts were made to make this episode birthday themed but as always it isn't always possible.
Rest assured I don't feel 42 is upon me....I miss my thirties.
Enough of that though....you have a packed episode this week which we thought was long but its under 25 mins. Edited late so apologies if errors slid through.
 
Your games this week are Yes or BS, The Five Point Countdown and Admin Nicole's Anagram Anxiety.
 
Your groan this week came in from Peter F of Ashington.
If you'd like to send in your feedback, your groans, your ohh unlucky stories or your zero or hero of the week nominations you can send them in via the following.
 
Email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook Groups: The Groan Zone Podcast
Discord: The Groan Zone
Facebook Messenger: Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos
Or simply drop a comment on any episode.
 
Admin Nicole's Anagram Anxiety 
 
This week Nicole really stumped me, see how you do groaners.
Your Anagram: Pavlov resistant 
Your clue: Something to do with my birthday and the man who saved the world.
Good luck groaners.
 
Don't Let Us Groan Alone this year, send them in.
 
Stay Groany
 
Bye Bye

Episode 116 - Youre Groaning Me Crazy.

Greetings Groaners,
Welcome along to again another episode of The Groan Zone. Episode count is now up to 116 and this episode caused mass issues with editing, apologies for the lateness of the upload.
Better late than never it is finally uploaded abd published.
 
I was fit to burst with my groans this week, why oh why and the audience groan were sent in by two different people and madness insued with the games.
 
Your games this week are Double Dummies, Gimmie Da Question and the return of What The Hell Am I?
 
Your Why oh Why was sent in by Sam of Durham and the Audience Groan was sent in by Nat of Percy Main in Newcastle.
 
If you've got any content, comments or ideas for the show drop them to us using any of the following:
 
Email - thegroanzonepod@gmail.com 
Facebook Groups - The Groan Zone Podcast 
Discord (where we record live on a Friday 8:30pm GMT) - The Groan Zone 
Facebook Messenger - Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos 
Lastly drop a comment into the comments section on any episode.
 
 
 
 
Have a groan-a-thon on Podbean where you can listen from Ep 1 - Ep 116, that is a lot of groaning.
 
What The Hell Am I?
As stated this game has returned after a short break over the festive period and with that here it is.
Your clue this week is:
Every human has one but so does the Tyne river
The answer will come next week, Good Luck.
Thanks for listening groaners.
 
Enjoy
 
Bye Bye

Episode 115 - 2025 and Theres an Epiphany

Hi All,
Welcome back to The Groan Zone, the first one of 2025. Let's hope it's full of insanity because it'll definitely be full of groans.
In this episode we focus some parts on the tradition some celebrate known as epiphany. Admin Nicole brought us 3 facts about it which will be spread through the episode.My groans kick the show off and it goes from there.
This weeks audience groan comes from Wzenzlaz of Poland.
 
For the first time of 2025 here comes Admin Nicole's Anagram Anxiety, I have no idea groaners.
Your anagram: Crissie relieved Vikky
Your clue: Studio Ghibli 40th anniversary this year.
Don't be shy, send in your groans - what, within reason, really bugs you or your zero of the week/Ooh Unlucky nominations or your why oh why's or what the's.
If you have any feedback or suggestions or want to be a part of the show you can get in touch in a number of ways.
Email:  thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook Messenger: via Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos.
You can also join us on Facebook Groups at The Groan Zone Podcast Group.
Discord: Find us under The Groan Zone (the show is recorded live via this channel every Friday 8:30 PM GMT).
Don't forget to leave a comment on any episode with any of the above.
I hope you enjoy the show, please subscribe/follow and feedback is always welcome.Don't let us groan alone, send them in :)
Keep on Groaning .

Episode 114 - Happy New Groanyr

Hi Groaners,
 
Welcome along to Episode 114 which is the final episode....of 2024 anyway, 2025....I cannot quite believe it.
 
Admin Nicole has done her level best with her New Year fact finder to bring us facts throughout the episode.
 
I'll kick us off with my groans and the games and the rest of the New Year show will follow.
 
Your games are Double Down Dummies and Gimme Da Question. There will be no What the Hell am I until the second episode of the new year.
 
The final groan rolled in via discord from K. Frayne of Dundee.
 
Don't forget you can send in your groans, your hero or zero of the week nominations, an ohhh unlucky story and of course your feedback.
 
You can send them in via
 
Email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook Messenger: via Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos
You can also join via Facebook Groups us at The Groan Zone Podcast Group.
Discord: Find us under The Groan Zone Podcast (the show is recorded live via this channel every Friday 8:30 PM GMT).
 
You can also leave comments in any episode you have listened to.
 
We hope you enjoy the show, please subscribe/follow and feedback is always welcome.
 
Don't let us groan alone, send them in :)
 
Keep on Groaning and Happy New Year from Myself and Admin Nicole. All the best for 2025 🎊 🎇.

Episode 113 - Last Groanmas I Gave You My Groan

Greetings Groaners
🎅🎁🦌❄️⛄🎅🎁🦌❄️⛄🎅🎁🦌❄️⛄
 
Welcome along to Episode 113, this is another Christmas special which I loved recording and editing. Our 3rd Christmas special if you don't count the four last year....never again.
We did our best to stuff it full of festive things and it was fun doing the games which groaners live took part in.
Your audience groan...well a Groaner beat Mrs Claus to the post but thats how the zone goes.... comes in from B. Feswick of Ontario Canada.
 
Don't forget to try and tell me how many times I said the word 'Christmas' over the course of the show 😁.
 
Don't forget you can send in your groans, your hero or zero of the week nominations, an ohhh unlucky story and of course your feedback.
 
You can send them in via:
 
Email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook Messenger: via Mistere Groaner 
You can also join via Facebook Groups us at The Groan Zone Podcast Group.
Discord: Find us under The Groan Zone Podcast (the show is recorded live via this channel every Friday 8:30 PM GMT).
 
 
We hope you enjoy the Christmas show, please subscribe/follow and feedback is always welcome.
 
Don't let us groan alone, send them in :)
 
Keep on Groaning and Merry Christmas from Myself and Admin Nicole. 
🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃 🦃

Episode 112 - Youre Not Hermione Harry

Greetings Groaners,
This episode brings us one of the best Ohhh Unluckies I've had on this podcast. I couldn't believe what I read. Cracked me up, Enjoy groaners.
 
The games this week are Double Down Dummies and Gimme Da Question and Who The Hell Am I?
 
Your audience groan this week came in from Dumisani of South Gosforth for the final time via Email.
 
If you're thinking about sending in any of the following:
 
Your Groans 
Your Hero or Zero of the Week nominations
Your Why oh Why or What The?
Your Ohhh Unlucky or Lucky story
Or you simply wish to send feedback to us you can via:
 
Discord: The Groan Zone, where we record every Friday usually at 8:30pm GMT.
Facebook Groups: The Groan Zone Podcast 
Our trusty email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook messenger: Mister. e Groaner or Nicole Amos.
Lastly we'll await word from you in the comments section of any episode.
 
Feel free to have a groan-a-thon from 1-110 but early episodes are only available on Podbean.com. Give us a follow.
 
Who The Hell Am I? (Picture only available on Podbean, sorry groaners)
 
Your clue is: I run the school in the Simpsons 
 
Enjoy Groaners 
See You Later
 
Bye Bye

Episode 111 - This Ones For Thomas

Greetings Groaners,
Before We go on with today's episode I must apologize for the lateness due to Storm Darragh hitting the UK and affecting my hub internet which is based on mobile signal.
It was recorded and edited same day too.
We bring you Yes or BS and The Five Point Countdown this week as your games.
 
In a shout out in relation to our hero of the week, if you want a lovely place to stay in Scarborough I cannot recommend this place enough.
https://robynsguesthouse.co.uk/
Thomas and his team are so warm and knowledgeable, if you end up booking this year or next be sure to tell him Mister E Groaner sent you.
 
This week's audience groan comes in via Discord message from Jed of Ireland.
If you've got any content, comments or ideas for the show drop them to us using any of the following:
Email - thegroanzonepod@gmail.com 
Facebook Groups - The Groan Zone Podcast 
Discord (where we record live on a Friday 8:30pm GMT) - The Groan Zone 
Facebook Messenger - Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos 
Lastly drop a comment into the comments section on any episode.
 
Have a groan-a-thon on Podbean where you can listen from Ep 1 - Ep 111, believe you me that is over a centennial of episodic groaning.
 
Admin Nicole's Anagram Anxiety 
Here it is - another anagram for another week.
Your clue: Christmas in Italy
Your anagram: fab Neala
 
Thanks for listening groaners 
 
Enjoy
 
Bye Bye

Episode 110 - Captain Obvious I Presume

Greetings Groaners,
This episode was recorded on a Thursday due to Friday commitments I had. Still brought out on time to you for Sunday with all the games and content we are known for.
 
The games this week are Double Down Dummies and Gimme Da Question and What The Hell Am I?
 
Where The Hell Am I? (Picture only available on Podbean, sorry groaners)
 
Your audience groan this week came in from Dumisani of South Gosforth via Email.
 
If you're thinking about sending in any of the following:
 
Your Groans 
Your Hero or Zero of the Week nominations
Your Why oh Why or What The?
Your Ohhh Unlucky or Lucky story
Or you simply wish to send feedback to us you can via:
 
Discord: The Groan Zone, where we record every Friday usually at 8:30pm GMT.
Facebook Groups: The Groan Zone Podcast 
Our trusty email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook messenger: Mister. e Groaner or Nicole Amos.
Lastly we'll await word from you in the comments section of any episode.
 
Feel free to have a groan-a-thon from 1-110 but early episodes are only available on Podbean.com. Give us a follow.
 
Enjoy Groaners 
 
See You Later
 
Bye Bye

Episode 109 - King of the Groan

Greetings Groaners,
Before We go on with today's episode I must apologize a) for my ill health which started the delay and b) for my connection issues that caused pod to be released on 25.11.24.
It was recorded and edited same day too so sorry if not up to Parr.
We bring you Yes or BS and The Five Point Countdown this week as your games.
I sort of went daft recording and forgot how to both read and word as the podcast went on. I think it was last week catching up to this week.
 
This week's audience groan comes in via email from Darnell of Canary Wharf, London.
If you've got any content, comments or ideas for the show drop them to us using any of the following:
Email - thegroanzonepod@gmail.com 
Facebook Groups - The Groan Zone Podcast 
Discord (where we record live on a Friday 8:30pm GMT) - The Groan Zone 
Facebook Messenger - Mistere Groaner or Nicole Amos 
Lastly drop a comment into the comments section on any episode.
 
Have a groan-a-thon on Podbean where you can listen from Ep 1 - Ep 109, that's a lot of groaning.
 
Admin Nicole's Anagram Anxiety 
Here it is - she's at it again for another week.
Your clue: Christmas poison 
Your anagram: Ian potties
 
Thanks for listening groaners 
 
Enjoy
 
Bye Bye

Episode 108 - Never Pod Angry

Greetings Groaners,
Well in this episode I had not had a good day and couldn't get my words out. Apologies if I sounded a bit snappy I was tired too as editing was taking donkeys years.
However we still brought you the content we are known for including.
Double Down Dummies 
Gimmie Da Question and
Where The Hell Am I? (Picture only available on Podbean, we'll start uploading to fb group and discord group next time, sorry groaners)
Your audience groan this week came in from Dumisani of South Gosforth via Facebook messenger.
If you're thinking about sending in any of the following:
Your Groans 
Your Hero or Zero of the Week nominations
Your Why oh Why or What The?
Your Ohhh Unlucky or Lucky story
Or you simply wish to send feedback to us you can via:
Discord: The Groan Zone, where we record every Friday usually at 8:30pm GMT.
Facebook Groups: The Groan Zone Podcast 
Our trusty email: thegroanzonepod@gmail.com
Facebook messenger: Mister. e Groaner or Nicole Amos
Lastly we'll await word from you in the comments section of any episode.
Feel free to have a groan-a-thon from 1-108 but early episodes are only available on Podbean.com. Give us a follow.
 
Enjoy Groaners 
 
See You Later
 
Bye Bye