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Listeners consistently praise the podcast for its informative and entertaining content, covering everyday sustainability questions with clear explanations. Many reviewers highlight the engaging and fun format, describing it as addictive and a genuine gem. The podcast's ability to make even topics like recycling enjoyable is frequently lauded, with several calling it the best resource available on the subject.
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😻 amazing
Thursday is my new favourite day of the week now because of Talking Rubbish (a great podcast btw)
- 3Fin123fin321
- July 3, 2025
Ep.47 - Invaluable
Such an accessible episode with inexpensive, easy to implement, tried and tested ideas to combat the issues we face in our block - contamination and dumping. Have forwarded to residents and manager. I’ve repeatedly asked for signage so I love the 4 clear communication points in the evidence based report.
- TitanicTranslator
- June 22, 2025
Not for everyone, but some of us will love it
There are some things that I'll happily recommend to everyone I meet, safe in the knowledge that all sane people will love it.
This is not one of those things. Unashamedly nerdy, dives into the detail of a supremely unglamorous everyday industry. James makes terrible dad jokes and Robbie has a laugh that will make some people want to rip their ears off.
But I love it, and I've even grown an affection for Robbie's laugh. If anything, I wish it was a bit more nerdy and had more scientific rigour, but for now it brightens up my week when it drops on my podcast feed.
If you have an interest in what happens to your rubbish once you've put the bins out and a gap in your life for the scintillatingly dull, then give this a go. You might love it too.
- Ethel42
- June 14, 2025
Essential listening
This pod cast has to be compulsory listening for anyone in the packaging and packaging waste industry. James and Robbie steer us through the frustrating and complex issues with humour and above all , facts. Keep it up guys
- KevinVyse
- June 8, 2025
Love it
They manage to keep the subject matter interesting even though it’s about rubbish! A firm fave of mine. And Bristol based too!
- ggsjdndkmskdmslmdd
- May 12, 2025
Thought provoking and entertaining in equal measure
This is a firm favourite podcast now. I work in the industry and every episode provides talking points for the working week!
- T S Hobbs
- April 29, 2025
- AnnaM102
- April 27, 2025
10/10 brilliant rubbish podcast
Informative and fun. It’s what BBC Radio 4’s You’re Dead to Me is for history, but for rubbish and recycling. Thank you!
- BS4 Dagmar
- April 27, 2025
Wonderful Podcast
I didn’t know how much I was interested in recycling until I listened to this podcast. Quickly become a Thursday highlight.
- K1_P1
- April 11, 2025
Informative, easy listening
I’ve been a lifelong recycler, but that hasn’t been without its fair share of naysayers and doom theorists. James and Robbie are demystifying the other side of the recycling bins we use, explaining how and why our efforts are making a difference.
- Phydvnkgfnk
- April 10, 2025
- 3Fin123fin321
- March 31, 2025
- Cloud inversion
- Feb. 27, 2025
So informative - really enjoying it!
Loving this podcast. Discovered it a few weeks ago then went back and started from the beginning, I’m now up to date and have to wait patiently for the next episode.
I’ve learnt so much! Thank you!
- VeganBex
- Feb. 15, 2025
Definitely not rubbish :)
Obviously they talk ABOUT rubbish, but this is by far the most interesting podcast on my list. I listen to it on my way to work to preach to people about rubbish…thanks for providing me with the content I need!!
- Sbrooks9
- Feb. 15, 2025
Full of useful answers to everyday sustainability questions
Full of useful answers to everyday sustainability questions.
- Truly Trying
- Feb. 2, 2025
Great explanations
As a copywriter who’s worked on big campaigns for composting and recycling, I know how difficult it is to make rubbish interesting enough for people to care about. But James and Robbie have done it. They know their stuff but they make the topic engaging and even funny. Their explanations are clear and simple to understand. Before long, you start changing your behaviour and noticing what you’re buying and throwing away. A superb show.
- EnglishPhilip
- Feb. 1, 2025
- Inverbud
- Jan. 31, 2025
Fun & Informative!
I started listening to this Podcast recently after seeing a mention about it on social media and have now worked through all the episodes to date. As a bit of a self-confessed recycling geek I have found it a brilliant way of adding to my knowledge, challenging some generally accepted practices and helping me make some further changes to packaging choices etc. James and Robbie’s easy going banter make it a fun podcast to listen to, breaking down potentially incomprehensible scientific details into easy to understand formats and featuring very interesting guests. I’m thoroughly looking forward to all the future episodes!
- Mrs G’s thoughts
- Jan. 24, 2025
Entertaining chats about all things rubbish
Drop in on fun chats with these guys and their guests. They’re entertaining and you will undoubtedly learn useful stuff along the way. Plenty of laughter. Definitely not stuffy.
- Trïo gwella
- Jan. 20, 2025
Best thing since sliced bread
My week isn’t complete unless I have listened to the latest podcast!
You’re doing a fantastic job in shaping the future of our planet♻️. Keep up the amazing research and transferring the knowledge to your eager audience! 🎤
- Dorset Otter
- Jan. 18, 2025
Not rubbish at all
Straight talking, lots of laughter and a super niche topic. Welcome to a world you may never have considered… recycling. Bin dive right in!
- Digichanneler
- Jan. 17, 2025
Everything you ever wanted to know…
My heartbeat increases every time I try to work out what I can / can’t recycle…the fear of contamination looms large! So, I’m delighted I can go to this podcast and find out, for example, if train tickets are recyclable (spoiler alert: they’re not).
- whatnonicknames
- Jan. 15, 2025
Fun and informative!
Really enjoy this podcast, it helps navigate the perils of everyday recycling in a fun and non-judgmental way. They have interesting guests and provide lots more ‘behind the scenes’ information which also turns out to be quite interesting!
- RebeccaSALove
- Jan. 15, 2025
Real Rubbish Talk
I love the fact that I deal with these issues in my day to day role which can sometimes lead us down many rabbit holes. James & Robbie have the true skill to put this important topic in a way that we all understand as consumers. I also love the fact that there are no filters and all topics are covered even mentioning brands too!
- N1cst3r:)
- Jan. 15, 2025