The 5 Star Podcast
Episodes
"A Lot of Carrot on the Stick Situations" — Lush Employees Review Their Workplace
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
"Edging Is Strictly Forbidden" — We Reviewed Their Glassdoor
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Glas...
She Actually Worked Here | Halifax Glassdoor Reviews
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie's first proper job was at Halifax - back when banks had branches, customers had passbooks, and one regular had a disgusting weekly habit s...
Did We Find The Best 1-Star Review Of All Time? | Poundstretcher S4E3 Glassdoor
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
OVO Energy: 2.6 Stars & A Death Slide - Glassdoor Reviews
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
This Tobacco Company's Glassdoor Reviews Are WILD!
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Money Expert Charlie and Sales Guy Jon dig into Imperial Brands (formerly Imperial Tobacco) — the Bristol-based tobacco giant with a 3.3 star Glassd...
O2 Academy, Bristol - TOTALLY STANK OF FISH?
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎸 Gigs, Chaos & Questionable Odours: The 5 Star Podcast Hits O2 Academy Bristol 🎸This week, The 5 Star Podcast heads to the legendary O2 Aca...
McDonald's Reviews - FRAUD FOR BREAKFAST
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Celebrity Cruises - LOVELY BIG PORT HOLE!
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🚢 Posh Boats & Bad Reviews: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Celebrity Cruises 🚢This week, The 5 Star Podcast sets sail into the world of Celebri...
Evri Courier Reviews - Perfume Theft?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📦 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 yo...
Greek Airport Reviews - A NIGHTMARE!
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
✈️ Chaos & Carnage: The 5 Star Podcast Takes on Heraklion Airport ✈️This week, The 5 Star Podcast endures the true Greek tragedy that is H...
Tesla Reviews - Pure Evil?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚡ 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...
Disneyland Paris Reviews - He Pooped His Pants!
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏰 Mouse Ears & Mayhem: The 5 Star Podcast Does Disneyland Paris 🏰This week, The 5 Star Podcast takes on the magic of Disneyland Paris, divin...
Foxtons Estate Agents - "How are their reviews so high?" - Ep 22
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🏡 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...
Old Trafford - "Match day experience, worst in England" - Ep 21
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⚽ 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...
Irish Pub - "RUDE, RACIST + SEXIST" - Ep 20
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🍀 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 middl...
19 - Spa - "A grown adult screaming for no reason"
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🛁 Spa Day Shenanigans: The 5 Star Podcast 🛁 This week, The 5 Star Podcast visits a Glasgow spa, where relaxation meets bad Scottish accents. Pre...
18 - IT Support - "Love to walk love dancing"
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💻 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 div...
17 - Bus Tour - 3.8 Stars - "The voices weird me out"
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
16. Christmas Special - 5 stars - "Price Gouging"
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, The 5 Star Podcast brings you their Christmas Special! Jon and Charlie dive into their festive antics, featuring smelly jumpers, cute antl...
15 - Hospital - 2.5 stars - "I flatlined while breastfeeding my baby"
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
14 - Bar, Benidorm. 4.1 stars - "A baby cockroach on my plate"
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
13 - Car Dealer - 4.2 stars - "I will never buy another Range Rover"
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
12. Gym - 3.6 Stars - "Please clean this gym"
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 impo...
11 - Hotel - 2.6 stars - "Please clean this hotel"
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
10.5 Pre Season Warm Up - Estate Agents Named & Pubs Shamed
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 le...
10. Chimney Sweep
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
9. Viking
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 J...
8. Pub
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
7. Estate Agent
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ligh...
6. Tailor
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 &am...
5. Vet
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode of The 5 Star Podcast is a humdinger! Jon & Charlie head down under to explore the world of veterinary practices. Fin...
4. Barber
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
3. Waterpark
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
2. Dentist
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 delvin...
1. Hotel
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...