The Wonderful Hour 7th November 2025

Written by Jason Of Shrine

Category: The Wonderful Hour

The Phone Pat, Wichita Lineman, and Cheesy Movies: Embracing Life's Quirks in Tommy Boyd’s Wonderful Hour

Ever patted your pockets in panic for your phone, only to feel that sweet relief when it's there? Or found solace in the haunting strains of Wichita Lineman? Tommy Boyd’s The Wonderful Hour podcast, aired on 7th November 2025, revels in these and every other wonder mentioned. From cheesy black-and-white movies to mini-moments of divine favour, Tommy weaves a tapestry of life's odd delights.A gem for Tommy Boyd podcast fans and seekers of the best UK podcasts 2025.

The Phone Pat: Panic to Relief

Tommy describes the phone pat: "We all do it... slap your coat pockets... tap your top pocket... you've put it in your back jeans pocket. Oh, and the relief... almost worth undergoing the fear."

Relatable and triumphant, this captures modern anxiety's quick resolve. Tommy’s pocket-by-pocket search adds humour, engaging through shared tech dependency in wonderful moments in life.

Mini-Moments of Divine Favour: Fleeting Luck

"Mini-moments when it actually seems as though, just for a flash, God is on your side, wonderful."

Mystical and optimistic, this nods to serendipity. Tommy’s brief tease builds intrigue, resonating as hope in UK storytelling podcasts.

Cheesy Black-and-White Movies: Nostalgic Escapes

"Cheesy black-and-white movies... on a wet and windy Sunday afternoon... Randolph Scott... Cary Grant... Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes... elementary my dear Watson."

Cosy and clichéd, this evokes rainy day viewing. Tommy’s details on Scott's B-westerns, Grant's friendship, Rathbone's parties add depth, engaging film buffs.

Steamed Mirror Eyes: Listener Nick's Phenomenon

Nick Bevan’s email: "Hello eyes... whenever I get out of the shower... two large white circles about the size of ping pong balls. Such a bizarre occurrence... no one could explain it online."

Curious and unexplained, this sparks intrigue. Tommy’s plan to test it adds participation, a quirky listener highlight in listener stories podcasts.

Air Conditioning Mimicking Speech: Poltergeist-Like Illusion

Air con sound: "Mimics the sound of human speech... I thought this is it, the revelation that the poltergeist is finally here... it's a known phenomenon."

Eerie and fascinating, this ties to Nick's mystery. Tommy’s hot summer anecdote adds context, engaging with auditory wonders.

Wichita Lineman: Haunting Melody

"Wichita Lineman... a haunting song... I am a lineman for the county."

Melancholic and evocative, this praises Glen Campbell's hit. Tommy’s lyrics quote adds immersion, a musical gem for nostalgic listeners.

Sunday Dinners: Family Tradition

"Sunday dinner... stumbling on a cheesy black-and-white movie."

Comforting and ritualistic, this links to movie watching. Tommy’s wet afternoon setting adds cosiness, resonating in wonderful moments in life.

Randolph Scott Westerns: Clichéd Adventures

"Randolph Scott... must have made a hundred and fifty B movies... undercover marshal with a grievance against a gang."

Formulaic yet entertaining, this highlights repetitive plots. Tommy’s output estimate adds scale, engaging classic film fans.

Cary Grant Friendship: Hollywood Rumours

"Randolph Scott and Cary Grant were... the best of friends... lived together... one of them was married... she had her own bedroom."

Intriguing and discreet, this touches Hollywood lore. Tommy’s delicacy adds respect, a gossipy nod to stars' lives.

Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes: Deductive Classics

"Basil Rathbone Sherlock Holmes movies... all exactly the same... elementary my dear Watson... audience applause."

Iconic and repetitive, this celebrates detective tales. Tommy’s channel mention adds accessibility, engaging mystery lovers.

Lavish Parties: Hollywood Extravagance

"Basil Rathbone... biggest most lavish parties... lasted for days... Freddie Mercury... Romans could party for six weeks."

Decadent and historical, this envies epic gatherings. Tommy’s comparisons add flair, a fun escape in listener stories podcasts.

Winter Duvet Switch: Listener Antony's Cosiness

Antony Power: "Switching to the winter duvet... weight of it... heat it causes... fetal position... as close as it gets to the womb."

Snug and seasonal, this evokes comfort. Tommy’s admiration adds warmth, a relatable listener tale.

Sleeping Positions: Fetal or Corpse

"We sleep either in the fetal position pre-birth or in the corpse position... Larkin pointed out."

Poetic and philosophical, this ties to duvet bliss. Tommy’s literary reference adds depth, resonating in wonderful moments in life.

Womb-Like Comfort: Ultimate Security

"As close as it gets to what it was like in the womb."

Primal and soothing, this completes the duvet wonder. Tommy’s endorsement emphasises regression's joy.

Why Listen to The Wonderful Hour?

In November's chill, The Wonderful Hour warms with every wonder covered. Tommy’s voice blends humour (phone pat), nostalgia (cheesy movies), and insight (sleeping positions), with Nick and Antony’s emails fostering community. From LBC fans to newcomers, it’s a top feel-good podcast, essential for UK storytelling podcasts, encouraging us to notice life's fleeting favours.

How to Get Involved and Listen

Share your ‘wonderful’—a quirk or memory—via the official submission form. Tommy features the best!

Listen on Libsyn, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, Spotify—search ‘The Wonderful Hour Tommy Boyd’. Subscribe, rate, share with #WonderfulHour.

Conclusion

Tommy’s celebration of life's quirks—from phone pats to womb-like duvets—reminds us to cherish every flash. This episode, rich in wit and warmth, proves joy in the everyday. Listen, contribute, and embrace the wonders!

Created on November 7, 2025