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Buckle up for this week's ep of The 5 Star Podcast. Jon & Charlie head to the infamous Benidorm, where cockroaches in a cooked brekkie spark a heated chat about British grub abroad. Expect Oasis singalongs, a deep dive into the curious world of goujons, and, of course, the debut of our shiny new jingle! And remember: Don’t let your brekkie crawl away before you finish it. Peace & Love, Team 5 Star Pod xx P.S. Got a business you want us to plug? Head to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

Get your seatbelts on for this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast.

Charlie & Jon explore a Car Dealer, but don't worry they also discuss what squaddies get up to in their spare time and offer some threatening life coaching.

Make sure you stay till the end to watch Charlie lose her mojo.

And remember: A watched Podcast never boils.

Peace & Love,

Team 5 Star Pod

xxx

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This week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast is a humdinger! 

Jon & Charlie head down under to explore the world of veterinary practices. 

Find out what Darwin’s Vets are up to. This ep has it all; chickens, cats and a few surprises that will make you rethink your next vet visit. 

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On this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast, Jon & Charlie head to a barbershop in the big smoke to explore weird head rolls, expensive cuts, and some unexpected golden business nuggets. 

From sharp fades to even sharper comebacks, Jon shares some stunning reviews and uncovers why this barbershop’s customer service is as edgy as its haircuts.

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In this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast Jon & Charlie have gone down under to explore the questionable hygiene, and kinky ride names in the world of Waterparks.

Charlie discovers not only how detailed New Zealanders are when leaving Google reviews but also finds a local guide with a poetic approach to sharing their experiences.

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Subscribe, comment and tell all your mates (if you have any) mwah xx

You’re going to need to sit back and open wide as we head State side, for this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast.

Jon and Charlie are delving into a dental practice to remember, featuring a business model twist no one will ever truly understand. 

Will the dentist grin and bear the reviews or bite back? 

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Don't forget to subscribe and comment Kids!

On this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast, join Jon and Charlie as they explore the world of hotel reviews. 

Will they uncover a presidential suite that even Mariah Carey would approve of, or perhaps a peculiar stay atop the Burj Khalifa? 

Perhaps you'll be inspired to add a new location to your bucket list.

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Don't for get to subscribe and comment team.

Jon has something to say to people who park in "Disabled" parking spaces as he and Charlie react to reviews of a gym in Canada - They discuss the importance of cleaning the machines and the merits of overweight personal trainers. They also find out how to turn on the studio lights.

The 5 Star Podcast is back!

Season 2, here we go.....

From their sexy new studio, Jon & Charlie dip back into the world of hotels.
This ep brings you bed bugs, hair balls, an old naan bread and the lowest batting average of any business they've uncovered so far.

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And remember: Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day; teach a man to podcast, he'll never stop talking about it.

Peace & Love,
Team 5 Star Pod

xx

Charlie and Jon report LIVE FROM THE PUB from Season 1 and Charlie shouts out to some fabulous Bristol letting agents and finally names the Bristol letting company she had an appalling experience with... Plus some teasers of what's coming next. DIG IN, GANG!

On this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast, find out if all Chimney Sweeps are creepy Victorian children.

Jon has returned to the home of the free and the brave to discuss a business that is 'cleaning up' in the reviews game.

There are some serious pod mistakes made in the final 10 mins which you absolutely need to hang in there for.

And the resident business astrologer gets a Robbin's overhaul for the final thought.

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And remember if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, listen to our pod.

Peace & Love

J&C

Hei podcastelskere, in this weeks episode of The 5 Star Podcast Jon & Charlie take you on a journey through time and Northern Europe!

Hear about Jon crying in Oslo train station after a night on the tiles and how they both feel about Scandinavia.

This ep visits two Viking Experiences in Norway that have some extremely mixed reviews.

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Peace and Love

J&C

Jon and Charlie keep it local on this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast.

They discuss some catty reviews of an infamous Bristol establishment with some furry locals and a landlord who likes to respond at 5am!

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Jon and Charlie are 'buzzing' for you to listen to this week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast.

They head t'up North to shine some light on Estate Agent reviews. Will this make you want to stick your three-bed semi on the market? Probably not.

Exploring two different Estate & Letting Agents, you get to hear some sketchy reviews, but finally, a website that Charlie & Jon don't hate!

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Jon and Charlie attempt their own version of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy on this weeks episode of The 5 Star Podcast. Think of us as the Gary Oldman & Tom Hardy of business reviews. We’ll let you decide who is who!

This episode is falling apart at the seams, as your favourite podding duo dig into some unusual tailoring practices.

There will be highs, lows and LOLS.

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London Calling: The 5 Star Podcast Hits The Big Smoke! 🚍

This week, The 5 Star Podcast takes a bumpy ride through the streets of London as Jon and Charlie go head-to-head with a tour bus company that’s as dodgy as its website.

Expect:

• Jon fuming at their website design (and maybe at all tour bus websites while he’s at it).
• Charlie’s spot-on impression of Jon’s Nan.
• A shameless and mildly desperate attempt to snag a paid sponsorship (hint, hint).

Join Charlie & Jon for tantrums, tea, and tourist traps as we navigate the Big Smoke like true professionals... or not.

And remember: like, subscribe, and support the chaos—because life’s too short for bad websites and unpaid podcast hosts.

Peace, Love & Big Red Buses,

Team 5 Star Pod

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This week, The 5 Star Podcast brings you their Christmas Special!

Jon and Charlie dive into their festive antics, featuring smelly jumpers, cute antlers, and a gift exchange that's more one-sided than playing Man City (this season).

Brace yourself as they almost master the art of a two-sided conversation. Expect musings on religion, war, and dead parents.

While Charlie stumbles into a few new words, and Jon reflects on the deeper (and darker) moments of the season.

And remember: The 5 Star Podcast isn't just for Christmas.

Peace, Love & Smelly Jumpers,

Team 5 Star Pod 🎁

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This week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast returns to the land of the free and the brave. Jon and Charlie discuss their favourite painkillers, plan the tracklist for their inevitable album, and delve into reviews for a Hospital with a 2.5-star batting average. This one isn't for the faint-hearted or the sane (apparently). And remember: Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you're going to like and subscribe to. Peace & Love, Team 5 Star Pod xx P.S. Got a business you want us to plug? Head to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

⚡ Shocks & Stocks: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Tesla ⚡

This week, The 5 Star Podcast goes full throttle into the world of Tesla—the cars, the controversies, and the reviews that make you question everything.

Expect:

Heavy headphones and even heavier opinions.

Electric car chat that’s almost insightful.

Some truly sketchy investment advice (not legally binding).

A very sexy website that distracts everyone.

An unhelpful review from Ron—cheers, mate.

And some absolutely dreadful Trustpilot reviews.

It’s high voltage chaos, bad financial decisions, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.

And remember: like, subscribe, and don’t take stock tips from us.

Peace, Love & Charging Ports,

Team 5 Star Pod 🔋

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🏰 Mouse Ears & Mayhem: The 5 Star Podcast Does Disneyland Paris 🏰

This week, The 5 Star Podcast takes on the magic of Disneyland Paris, diving into its stonking 300,000 reviews to uncover the best, the worst, and the downright bizarre.You can expect:Cute Mickey ears.A Shirley Winters anecdote that may or may not be relevant.Some uncharacteristically accurate Sector Facts (don’t get used to it).The shocking revelation that Charlie is, in fact, an intelligent woman.A TMI tale of Jon’s toilet trauma—because of course.And a review from one of the world’s cricketing greats… (maybe).It’s Disney magic, bathroom nightmares, and the usual 5 Star Pod chaos.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a queue time estimate.Peace, Love & Overpriced Snacks,Team 5 Star Pod 🎢P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🏡 Property Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Foxtons 🏡This week, The 5 Star Podcast dives into the wild world of London’s most beloved estate agents—Foxtons. With sky-high fees, dodgy deals, and customer reviews that read like horror stories, Jon and Charlie are here to investigate.Expect:Charlie passing immediate judgment without a shred of evidence.Terrible reviews that somehow still don’t feel harsh enough.Some truly chef’s kiss photo evidence.A bizarre intro that may or may not involve roleplay.And all the usual 5 Star Pod fun, wrapped up in a property nightmare.It’s estate agents, scandal, and chaos—exactly what you’d expect.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a free glass of prosecco.Peace, Love & Extortionate Rent,Team 5 Star Pod 🏗️

⚽ Red Devils & Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Tackles Old Trafford ⚽This week, The 5 Star Podcast heads to the Theatre of Dreams—aka Old Trafford—for a deep dive into football, pies, and plenty of Manc madness.You can expect:Sexy footballers and Jon trying to remain professional (he fails),Pep Guardiola’s divorce,The great waterfall of the North... inside the stadium,Manc stereotypes,Why Old Trafford desperately needs a Queer Eye for the Straight Guy makeover,And some truly sketchy editing, because that’s just how we roll.It’s football, drama, and chaos on and off the pitch—pure 5 Star Pod style.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust a stadium pie.Peace, Love & Corner Flags,Team 5 Star Pod 🥧P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

🍀 Pints & Chaos: The 5 Star Podcast Hits an Irish Bar in the Azores 🍀This week, The 5 Star Podcast finds itself in an Irish bar in the middle of the Azores, where the pints are flowing, the facts are questionable, and the vibes... well, let’s just say they take a turn.Expect:

Charlie serving up some Pele facts (because why not?). Breastfeeding anecdotes you never asked for.Genius podcast spin-off ideas. Goat’s milk, tax dodging, and, of course, pints of Guinness. Jon trying out even more accents—because he just can’t help himself. And to top it all off, an abusive and racist bar owner you won't believe is real (but sadly, he is).

It’s all the craic you can handle—plus a bit of chaos, 5 Star Pod style.

And remember: like, subscribe, and always check the vibe of the pub before ordering a pint.

Peace, Love & Mother's Milk,

Team 5 Star Pod 🍻

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🛁 Spa Day Shenanigans: The 5 Star Podcast 🛁

This week, The 5 Star Podcast visits a Glasgow spa, where relaxation meets bad Scottish accents. Prepare for soothing treatments, Scottish anecdotes, and an unnecessary roast dinner chat. 

Jon and Charlie are giving The Rest is History a run for its money with some loose historical "facts", yet another problematic accent (Glasgow, we’re sorry) and a person screaming for no reason—think Begbie, but in a bathrobe.

And remember: like, subscribe, and don’t throw pint glasses.

Peace, Love & Steam Rooms,

Team 5 Star Pod 🌿

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💻 Tech Troubles: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Tucson 💻

This week, The 5 Star Podcast packs its virtual bags and heads to Tucson, Arizona, to dive deep into the world of IT support.

Spoiler alert: things get glitchy as they read reviews for a Corp on the brink of collapse.

Charlie has some controversial opinions on Amazon,

Jon gets to carry out his favourite pastime of reading out American names,

They work out if Linda thinks Google Reviews are used for dating.

And remember: like, subscribe, and keep your devices backed up—because you never know when things will crash.

Peace, Love & Wi-Fi Passwords,

Team 5 Star Pod 🌵

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🎸 Gigs, Chaos & Questionable Odours: The 5 Star Podcast Hits O2 Academy Bristol 🎸This week, The 5 Star Podcast heads to the legendary O2 Academy Bristol — where the amps are loud, the crowd's rowdy, and the reviews smell a little... fishy.Expect:A LOT of gig chat (borderline obsessive, really).Pure, unfiltered Bristol anarchy.An unexpected detour into the world of prostate examinations (don’t ask).Jon reliving the trauma of a VERY slow prog gig he'll never emotionally recover from.A heartfelt homage to the stunning group that is Ezra Collective (all hail).The eternal debate: packed in like sardines, or just genuinely smelling of fish?It’s live music, life lessons, and classic 5 Star Pod nonsense, served loud.And remember: like, subscribe, and always wear earplugs (and deodorant).Peace, Love & Mosh Pits,Team 5 Star Pod 🎤P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!

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🚢 Posh Boats & Bad Reviews: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Celebrity Cruises 🚢This week, The 5 Star Podcast sets sail into the world of Celebrity Cruises, where luxury meets absolute chaos—both onboard and in the reviews.Expect:Some lovely big portholes (size matters).Some extremely unverified Trustpilot reviews.The ongoing investigation into whether Charlie is an AI-generated Swede, half beaver, a CIA agent, or the reincarnation of Lady Di.Potentially—a drop of genuine business advice (but don’t hold your breath).The worst grammar ever seen in a review (prepare yourselves).A huge and shameless beg for sponsorship.And Jon’s deep, unwavering hatred for everyone with peanut allergies.It’s boats, baffling identities, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.And remember: like, subscribe, and always read the fine print before boarding.Peace, Love & Portholes,Team 5 Star Pod ⚓P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know! (Seriously, we need subscribers, so like, subscribe and all that good stuff.)#reviews #podcast #5starpod

📦 Lost & Damned: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Evri 📦

This week, The 5 Star Podcast braves the abyss that is Evri, the courier service where your parcel’s fate is as mysterious as Jon’s search history.

Expect:

Some serious camera troubles—get used to Charlie staring into the middle distance.

Chicken chat that never actually happens (they tried, they failed).

One of Jon’s deeply concerning sexual fantasies.

Bible facts from Jon.

A new feature - Bot or Not? Will it stick, probably not.

And Jon rapping a review—whether the world is ready or not.

It’s lost parcels, lost dignity, and Charlie losing the battle with the English language—classic 5 Star vibes.

And remember: like, subscribe, and if your package arrives, consider it a miracle.

Peace, Love & Lost Packages,Team 5 Star Pod 🚛

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✈️ Chaos & Carnage: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Heraklion Airport ✈️This week, The 5 Star Podcast endures the true Greek tragedy that is Heraklion Airport—where the only thing worse than the queues are the reviews.Expect:Snobby lounge chat that firmly separates the elites from the peasants.Charlie testing the boundaries of her undiagnosed dyslexia (with mixed results).Some unexpected balloon knotting kink shame (don’t ask, just listen).A well-deserved Jacob Rees-Mogg lashing.The brutal animal murder of a lairy lamb (RIP).And, as ever, some absolutely scorching reviews.It’s airport chaos, political takedowns, and 5 Star Pod nonsense at its finest.And remember: like, subscribe, and never trust an airport sandwich.Peace, Love & Boarding Delays,Team 5 Star Pod 🛫P.S. Got a business to plug? Head over to ⁠5starpod.com⁠ and let us know!Want some merch? Get over to 5starpod.com

Money Expert Charlie and Sales Guy Jon dig into Imperial Brands (formerly Imperial Tobacco) — the Bristol-based tobacco giant with a 3.3 star Glassdoor rating and an actual toxicologist on payroll. In this episode:🔥 Why Imperial Brands needs 500 words to justify selling cigarettes💼 A senior toxicologist gives 5 stars (and we have questions)📉 An SDR with grammar so bad we question everything🤖 Job farms, AI interviews, and why your remote interview might be a scam☕ Networking advice that actually works (shocking, we know)Plus: We apologise for disappearing, explain why the sound is a bit rubbish for the next few episodes, and Jon confesses his undying love for secondhand smoke.💬 Drop a comment if you've worked somewhere that makes you question your life choices — Charlie's giving away merch to commenters!Subscribe for more chaotic business content.Chapters0:00 Sound Quality Apology + Season Intro0:59 Welcome to The 5 Star Podcast5:09 Imperial Brands: Who Are They?10:07 Glassdoor Overview15:00 Glassdoor Employee Reviews37:33 Job Search Strategies That Actually Work59:41 One Minute of Actually Good Advice#5starpod #Glassdoor #ImperialBrands #WorkplaceCulture #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #Bristol #BusinessPodcast #GlassdoorReviews #businessethics #businessstrategy #businesstips

Charlie's first proper job was at Halifax - back when banks had branches, customers had passbooks, and one regular had a disgusting weekly habit she'd rather forget. This week we're reviewing the Glassdoor reviews, discovering why you shouldn't drink and review, and debating whether customer service should be mandatory national service.

In the Bowls: someone's boyfriend wants to co-found a startup with his ex. Wtf?

A former buyer spent ten years at Poundstretcher and left a Glassdoor review so beautifully written we think it might be the best one-star review of all time.

"Single ply lavatory paper that dissolved at the touch of hope." Dickensian prose about discount retail misery, funereal carpet tiles, and loyalty rewarded with... an insulting gift, basically.

The full, glorious review is here: https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Reviews/PoundStretcher-Reviews-E385986.htm?sort.sortType=OR&sort.ascending=true&filter.jobTitleFTS=Assistant+Buyer

Plus: the state of UK high streets in 2025, what happens when your remote job offers zero interaction, and Jon once called Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs ... well, something not that.

The fluffy green energy company has a 2.6 star rating on Glassdoor. Ouch.

Jon and Charlie dissect OVO Energy's reviews, including a one-star review that's somehow praise, a software engineer with extremely specific grievances about "craft managers," and discover that the office slide injured three people on day one.

Plus: staff vs workforce, gifting in the Philippines, and knowing when your company has outgrown you.

Chapters

00:00 - OVO Background

05:15 - CEO Guessing Game: Chris Hampton

08:30 - Employee Reviews

27:30 - The Deranged Software Engineer's Manifesto

35:15 - The Death Slide Tangent

38:00 - Bowls: Gifting Your Philippines Resources

44:30 - Best Ways to Reward Your Workforce (not staff)

52:15 - One Minute of Actually Good Advice

This week we're looking at what it's like to work at this notorious and very high traffic website via the medium of employee reviews from Glassdoor.

Some of employee feedback is from people claiming job titles we cannot verify.

And yes, one of them lists "edging is strictly forbidden" as a workplace con.

The site turns out to be owned by a company called MindGeek, which was acquired by a private equity firm with an incredible name.

Charlie immediately fell in love with the chairman based solely on his name, despite everything she'd just learned about him.

We also answer the question, when exactly should you hand in your notice? And get into the Jon Ronson rabbit hole, Jon's deeply formative experience cutting round product images pixel by pixel for a adult website in 2001, and discuss the most baffling resignation conversation between an employer and employee.

There's some actual good advice for SMEs about probation periods, among all the usual bad language and messing about.

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Chapters

08:30 The Company

12:00 Five-Star Review

14:52 Bad Reviews

30:44 Ethical Capital??

37:07 When do you tell your boss you're leaving?

50:07 One Minute of Actually Good Advice - probation periods

This week we're getting into Lush - the one with the soapy smell that drags you in off the high street like a cartoon character chasing a pie on a windowsill. Charlie's a fan. Jon is not. And someone on Glassdoor called it the most toxic, soul-crushing job they'd ever had. Fun times!We read the reviews - including a five-star that listed "I smell too good now" as the only con - and found out that Lush won Best Places to Work UK 2026 on Glassdoor, which tells you absolutely nothing, it turns out.There's a CEO guess, a broken metaphor so mangled it deserves its own bath bomb, and a take on mental health days that we absolutely could not post on LinkedIn. Charlie also tells a story from her corporate days that is genuinely brilliant management advice disguised as chaos. Reviews are unverified. We don't intend to harm the reputation of any business or individual. Particularly those who are high on their own supply.🔔 Subscribe, comment, tell your mates. It costs nothing and it means the world.

#lush #glassdoor #fiveStarPodcast #workplaceculture #businesspodcast #lushcosmetics #retail #hrpodcast #smeadvice #smallbusinessadviceChapters00:00 The Five Star Podcast presents: Lush01:30 Tangent: Parsons Bakery, Mark's Bread, and Charlie's cheese toasty problem10:02 The Company - Lush by the numbers14:37 CEO Guess - Jon has an unfair advantage15:07 Interviews at Lush: role play, group activities, Australia20:02 Five-Star Review - "I smell too good now"21:09 Bad Reviews - toxic positivity, "carrot on the stick", and the marketing team41:30 The One-Star - "soul-cresting"50:00 Bowls. Is my manager a prick?56:30 One Minute of Actually Good Advice