That’s Ridiculous - Joe McElderry & Grandma Hilda
Episodes
Mother's Day Special
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Joe McElderry and Grandma Hilda are back with a Mother’s Day Special, jam packed with nostalgia, big laughs, and plenty of reminiscing as they unpac...
Pantomime Christmas Special
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
That’s Ridiculous Christmas Special is jam packed with laughs and chaos including podcast favourites Game of Three and Help me Hilda. This week Joe ...
Live Episode Part 2
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of the sellout special live episode, recorded at The Customs House, South Shields. There is a surprise guest, an audience Q&A, a movie quiz...
Live Episode Part 1
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of the sellout special live episode, recorded at The Customs House, South Shields. Joe and Hilda bring a touch of nostalgia reminiscing about h...
Swearing and Self Care
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joe and Grandma Hilda compare modern workplace wellness to a day in the life of a 1950’s factory worker. Hilda reveals her swearing ...
Wacky Backy and Simping Karens
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this delightfully unpredictable episode, Joe and Grandma Hilda take listeners on a wild ride from sequins to surveillance. Hilda is baffled by Big ...
Budgie Smugglers and Cheating
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Grandma Hilda and Joe delve into viral memes, artificial intelligence and fidelity. Hilda gives her opinion on revealing beach fashion and e...
The REAL Ibiza Final Boss
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Hilda are back with the much anticipated Series 2 of That’s Ridiculous! Episode 1 takes off with Ibiza holiday drama, cruising from pool par...
Hilda's Headlines, The Final Whiskey & Betty's Back!
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda and Joe end the series with a brand new game – Hilda’s Headlines. The series wraps up with whiskey, giggles and a prank call to Betty – ho...
The Dishy Fishy, Toga Parties & Turning 90
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda looks back on birthdays from turning 18 during the war to celebrating her 90th. There’s a chaotic new singing game, toga party tales, and Hild...
Hilda Grills Joe: Dating, ICKs & Bad Habits!
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Hilda flips the script and puts Joe in the hot seat! They dive into Joe's idea of the perfect date, his biggest icks, and some of his...
The Dolly Mixtures, Only Fans & Aunty Betty
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joe is joined by a fellow Dolly Mixture Diva … Aunty Betty! Hilda and Betty transport us back to their days and nights raising money for Cancer Rese...
Halloween Special
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda dresses up as the icon Winfred Sanderson, Joe challenges her with a spooky quiz and they talk about Halloween traditions when Hilda was a youngs...
Hilda the Ref, Glow Up's & Taylor Swift
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Joe and Hilda shoot and score at South Shields FC, Hilda takes on the role of Referee and gives the lads a motivational talk in the dress...
Roasting, Royal's & Steph McGovern
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode includes special guest Steph McGovern! Hilda and Steph team up in tormenting Joe and giving advice on his love life! The trio share stori...
Whiskey Pong & Cod Fingers
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda and Joe chat about their recent night of bowling, car racing and Whiskey Pong! Joe can’t cope with Hilda’s reaction to trying sushi. There i...
Hilda’s Secret Nickname Revealed
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Joe and Hilda uncover red flags and answerlisteners dilemmas. They meander down memory lane all the way back to when Hilda got married...
Biddy and Arthur
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hilda looks back and shares memories of first holidays and first jobs. A surprise call interrupts the episode! Joe is bemused by the latest production...
Ticky Tocky, Earwigs & Tinder
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pair compare modern dating to dating back in the 50’s. Hilda is introduced to all things Brat and Charlie XCX. Joe gets dating advice and tries ...