Whatever Works

Hosted by Ted Salmon

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Jun 2026

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June 9, 2026Episode 2421 hr 3 min

Whatever Works Episode 242: Bread Bin Linn Din! (09/06/2026)

Show 242 - Bread Bin Linn Din! - 9th June 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Aidan’s Grand Pond-Photos Share - Elizabeth Everly’s original MeWe post Twenty Minutes Under the Tap - the Burned Hand Incident Midnight Oil Decaf Coffee Concentrate (1 litre) Nescafe Iced Coffee Espresso Concentrated Decaf 500ml Daniel B on Brightroom Plastic Storage Drawers with Casters Ted’s Salmagundi Coca-Cola Just Turned Its Iconic Bottle Into Chopsticks Still Using Crock-Pot Slow Cooker Braun Series 9 Pro Shaver Ted’s Top Tips A Reminder: Positioning Your Fans for Best Cooling Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Ed Hause on Nuwab Premium Bike Kickstand 180 25 Litre Pedal Bin Liners I Want One of Those Double-Decker Bread Bin Chris Kelly on Volvo EX60 P12 Chris Kelly on Linn 360 Speakers Google Glasses - YouTube Video Better Before When is a Round of Bread not a Round of Bread? When it’s a Round of Sandwiches! Whatever Worked Show 93 - Convection Perception - 19th October 2019 Ian Barton on Te-Rich USB Rechargeable Bike LightsSteve Litchfield on Blue Peter Radiator Kludge Canvas Travel Bag Room 101 Forced Price Bargaining Gold StarPhillip Wray on The National Archives

May 19, 2026Episode 24152 min

Whatever Works Episode 241: Inflatable Boot Trees! (19/05/2026)

Show 241 - Inflatable Boot Trees! - 19th May 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Polestar Infotainment Nostalgic-Art - Vespa Vespa Jim Fowl on Hayfever Jeremy Harpham and John Doe on Zip Puller Replacement Ideas Inflatable Boot Trees Chris Kelly’s Current Spiced Rum Collection Joe Hickey on Aluna Coconut Rum Daniel B on the Madesmart Bathtub Corner Ed Hause on Keyboards and Mice… Logitech G213 - Logitech K400 Plus Logitech K380 - Nilkin Cube Pocket Keyboard Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum - Logitech G502 Hero Trust Macci 'Gaming' Mouse - Logitech M720 …and Aidan’s - Evoluent Vertical Mouse Ted’s Salmagundi Gooseneck Kettle Demiasse Ceramic Tea/Coffee Mugs with Wooden Handle Still Using Magnetic USB cable Caterserve Food Storage Container Set Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Mini Silicone Oven Mitts I Want One of Those Coolwill Automatic Lolly Maker 3D model of your chosen part of the world - YouTube Video Whatever Worked Show 92 -The Cream of Cheeses - 5th October 2019 Hövding Inflatable Bike Helmet Big Foot Winter Wool Socks Room 101 The Pink Stuff Spray Courier Drivers (again) Gold Star Phillip Wray for FOC phone repair in Langkawi Gemini

April 27, 2026Episode 2401 hr 3 min

Whatever Works Episode 240: I Suppose a Fork's Out of the Question? (27/04/2026)

Show 240 - I Suppose a Fork’s Out of the Question? - 27th April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback The Financial Benefits of Electric Cars! Chad Everly Loathes Summer too! Alfillé - Temperature Controlled Butter Dish Elizabeth Everly on the 10-in-1 Aerator Faucet Tool Ikea Tranered Armrest Tray Gareth Williams on the UGreen Studio Plus - UGreen Studio Pro Ted’s Salmagundi Biscuit Quality Control We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art - VW “Get Lost” mug Beijing Time: Time Zone Quirks Around the World The Amazon Subscription Trick Still Using Victorinox Swiss Card Convex Flexible Traffic Mirror Gareth Williams on the Ztowoto Double Shoulder Camera Strap Harness Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Handcraft Blends Eucalyptus Essential Oil Reflective Tape Nuage Petroleum Jelly I Want One of Those Build a Retro Scooter Dyson just announced its first-ever handheld fan Whatever Worked Show 91 - Parsons Knows - 21st September 2019800 Lumens Head Torch Stanley Knife The late Judge (Ian) Barton on Precision Screwdriver - Mudder Room 101 Wasting Water and Electricity I Suppose a Fork's Out of the Question?! Ed Hause on Captain Morgan's Dark Rum Gold Star Google Auto Payments - Defaulting to No-Renew

April 1, 2026Episode 2391 hr 11 min

Whatever Works Episode 239: The Gooseberry and the Fool! (01/04/2026)

Show 239 - The Gooseberry and the Fool! - 1st April 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Jen Tob on Microwave Steam Bags AbeBooks Redmount Hardware and DIY Hatfield Oldings Corner Marks and Spencer Hazel’s inherited Mobility Scooter Ted’s Salmagundi We Love Retro - Nostalgic-Art I Wonder Who Bought It R.I.P. Still Using Ruark R2 Mk III High pressure water jet thing toilet brushCordless High Pressure Washer Gun to replace the Loogun David Breakwell is still using his IKEA home smart hub Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips David Breakwell on the Ikea Tretakt Smart Plug David Breakwell on the Kajplats E14 bulb IKEA Built A £3 Stick-On Light That Lasts 6 Months I Want One of Those Table that Hooks On railings as a Desk Habitat Stripe Outdoor Pouffe Better Before OK and Apply buttons When Zero meant Zero! Whatever Worked Show 90 - Mamiya Mandolins - 7th September 2019DYMO PnP Leitz CD Storage Box Borner V Slicer - Borner V5 - YouTube Video Room 101 Tiny portions of custard served in pubs and restaurants Horse Pills for Humans Gold Star Ikea Ahmed Bebars on Banoffee Pie Just Blinds, Abergele

March 2, 2026Episode 2381 hr 6 min

Whatever Works Episode 238: Groomed by Ted! (02/03/2026)

Show 238 - Groomed by Ted! - 2nd March 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Impossible-to-assemble 2-Tier Vinyl Record Storage Holder Rack Instead… IKEA Kallax Range Rude Chocolate EZ Cooldown Complete Performers PCM Cooling Vest Phillip Wray on last show’s Better Before’s Autograph Books Wayne Keeling on last show’s Artdot LED Magnifying Glass Wayne Keeling on Zionbrock 3D Printed Radio Elizabeth Everly on Fabric Shaver (USA) Daniel B on The Ridge Key Organiser Daniel B on Metal Masters Titanium Wedding Rings Ted’s Salmagundi From FOMO to JOSH: Why Staying In Is the New Going Out! I Wonder Who Bought It Heavy Duty Boxing Punch Bag Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon T-Shirt Still Using Sisal Soap Bag with Drawstring (these gone but plenty of others) USB-A LEDs Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Sanquell Soft Disposable Foam Ear Plugs (38db) I Want One of Those Wooden Cartridge for Record Player Tonearm Better Before VTech VM3250 Video Monitor with Camera - Ted’s Review The need for Petrol Stations Whatever Worked Show 89 - Pale Blue Warts - 24th August 2019Julie Wills on Sistema Microwave Steamer or this one or this one Keith Bartlett on The Squidgy Thing Room 101 Steve Litchfield Good White Goods spoiled! Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight being used in so many films! Gold Star Max Richter's On The Nature Of Daylight (!) Nothing Phone Customer Service

February 4, 2026Episode 2371 hr 10 min

Whatever Works Episode 237: Common as Castrol Muck! (04/02/2026)

Show 237 - Common as Castrol Muck! - 4th February 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Etsy Ian Chapple on Wicking T-Shirts Elizabeth Everly on the Yeti Rambler Range Coddled Egg Cups Aigostar 1L Electric Kettle Corsori Version PCM Cool Collar - Video Ted’s Salmagundi Remington RX7 (XR1600) Doao Head Shaver I Wonder Who Bought It Artdot LED Magnifying Glass Still Using Blue Light Blocking Over Glasses Angry Mama Microwave Cleaner Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Castrol Coffee Mug CleanEspresso Tablets Urnex Cafiza Coffee Machine Cleaning Tablets 100 x 1.2 g Ted’s Top Tips Take some Time away from Tech I Want One of Those Inseparable Notebook Pen Niigata Fibreglass Pond Metador Just Released the Ultimate Affordable Essential for Smart Travel Better Before Autograph Books Payment Ring Peace! Whatever Worked Show 88 - Feline Aftershokz - 10th August 2019Jen Tob on Microwave Steam BagsJon Love on Keepa Amazon/Chrome Extension Room 101 Danny Hui on Evri Heinz Gold Star Google Keep Just Blinds

January 7, 2026Episode 23657 min

Whatever Works Episode 236: Astronomia Man Flu! (07/01/2026)

Show 236 - Astronomia Man Flu! - 7th January 2026Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Aidan’s New Website santabell.co.uk Aidan's new M&S store update! Gareth Williams and Chris Kelly on Sealskinz Gloves Phil Wells on Talking Products’ Multi Memo Voice Recorder Dictaphone Auvon Dimmable Night Light Plug in Wall with Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Rotatable LED Night Light Climpson & Sons - Midnight Oil Decaf Coffee Concentrate (1 litre) Ted’s Salmagundi Peel Plates x 5 I Wonder Who Bought It Teisseire Green Mint Syrup 60cl Still Using 5 x Fruit of the Loom Men's Heavy T-Shirts Pulse Oximeter Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips SpokeShave Tesco frozen All Day Breakfast Kensington ErgoSoft Wrist Rest I Want One of Those Astronomia Solar Constellations & Planets Watch by Jacob & Co. Whatever Worked Show 87 - Rosé for José - 27th July 2019Fackelmann Apple Slicer 800 Lumens Head Torch Intex Octagonal Pure Hot Spa Room 101 Pip Tomlinson on Border Rules Implementation Shaving Gold Star Anker

December 25, 2025Episode 23548 min

Whatever Works Episode 235: Festive Firkings! (25/12/2025)

Show 234 - Festive Firkings! - 25th December 2025Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Xmas Food Sprouts in Christmas Dinner KFC Krimbo in Japan Mince Pies used to contain meat! Favourite Festive Fayre Ted - Roast dinner with all the trimmings - but just once a year! Aidan - yes, agreed - the full Monty Christmas Lunch I Want One of Those - the best gift Santa could bring me! Ted - Ricoh GR IV Aidan - A brand-new, top of the range Polestar Stocking Fillers Spray Snow Artificial Fake Snow Santa Building Blocks Rechargeable Hand Warmers Beanie Warm lined Hat Xmas Myths Boxing Day Green Father Xmas Xmas Music Jingle Bells is not an Xmas song! White Christmas is the biggest-selling single of all time. John Rutter Aidan’s own Christmas-themed musical Santa Santa! Our Highlight Item of the 2025 WW Shows (WW220 to date) Ted - Majority Audio Folio - Website (from WW224 in April) Aidan - Aidan’s Bust! - 10th February 2025. Amelia Rowcroft Sculpting Aidan’s Bust! (from WW221 in February) Krimbo Room 101 Bloody religion! And Carol Singers. Chuck a bucket of water over them both! People who aren't prepared for shopping. Krimbo Gold Star People running essential services when the rest of us are pissin’ it up!

December 1, 2025Episode 2341 hr 3 min

Whatever Works Episode 234: Wee Willie Winkie! (01/12/2025)

Show 234 - Wee Willie Winkie! - 1st December 2025Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell Contributions and Feedback Daniel B on Oster One-Touch Blender Chris Kelly on What do you wear to bed? BT Décor 2200 - Motorola FW500 Daniel B on Necoichi Elevated Cat Bowl Duncan Robertson’s Cat Water Fountain Ed Hause on Kaweco Collection Fountain Pen Liliput Kolibri Ted’s Salmagundi Laurence Watkins and his 2,251 middle names! I Wonder Who Bought It Oypla Electrical 2000W 9 Fin Oil Filled Radiator Still Using ColdShine Ladder Stop Mat Jeremy Harpham on Auraglow LED Security Light Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips Universal Seat Belt Extender Merrimen Heavy Duty Packaging Tape Ted’s Top Tips Jeremy Harpham on Supermarket Bag Switching I Want One of Those Germain Verbrackel's new concept Mug called Warmer Corkcicle Classic Coffee Mug Ember Mug 2 NextMug AeroBand Air Drum Stick Set Pump it Up: The 4-Minute Erection Whatever Worked Show 86 - The Sticky Garage - 13th July 2019Paul Kitchin on Creative Products Cool Touch Ice Towel PhotoBox Room 101 An Incompetent shop assistant Trolley collecting system at supermarkets Gold Star Anker UK Support (and Gemini again) - Anker 521 Power Station Spire Healthcare, Abergele

November 4, 20251 hr 1 min

Whatever Works Episode 233 The Coddle Wobble! (04/11/2025)

Show 233 - The Coddle Wobble! - 4th November 2025 with Ted Salmon and Aidan Bell. This episode covers Contributions and Feedback, I Wonder Who Bought It, Still Using, Judge Barton’s Cheap as Chips, Ted’s Top Tips, I Want One of Those, Whatever Worked, Room 101, Gold Star and more.