LO: To know Dads at Parents Evening can be the ultimate ick!

Lee and Adam are back for Episode 264, Season 10 Episode 7, with the October half term getting ever closer and the next run of the Let That Be A Lesson live tour just around the corner. After a quick update on the upcoming shows, the pair catch up on what's been happening over the past week, including Adam's birthday celebrations and a memorable trip to London. The conversation turns to birthdays, getting older and how differently we celebrate as adults. Adam reflects on how birthdays change once you've got children of your own, before sharing some highlights from his recent celebrations. Naturally, Lee isn't about to let him get away without a bit of brotherly banter. This week's big listener thread is all about the stingiest people you've ever encountered. Lee and Adam work through a collection of stories about people taking saving money to extraordinary lengths, debating where the line sits between being sensible with your money and being downright tight. There's also a discussion about the value of time, everyday spending habits and whether some people take being frugal just a little too far. With Halloween approaching, Lee and Adam also get into a debate about how much the occasion has changed over the years. From childhood memories to the increasingly elaborate celebrations we see today, the pair discuss whether Halloween has become too commercialised and why some people embrace it while others would happily give the whole thing a miss. Then it's back to school for another collection of unforgettable parents' evening stories and EYFS home visits. Teachers and school staff share the awkward conversations, unexpected encounters, unusual requests and situations that nobody could possibly prepare you for. As always, Lee and Adam are left wondering how some of these things actually happen in real life. Finally, the relationship icks make a welcome return after proving such a popular topic in previous episodes. Adam has another selection of submissions for Lee to judge, as they debate which behaviours are genuine dealbreakers and which are simply harmless quirks. It's another brilliantly ridiculous conversation that proves sometimes the smallest things can give someone the biggest ick. ​📬 Want your story or question featured on the pod? Submit it here: 👉 forms.gle/sWCUVURZjtn6GeN16 Here’s where you can catch the show 👇 🎭 October 2026 25th October - Norwich, Epic Studios 🏰 26th October - London, Soho Walthamstow 🎤 27th October - Tunbridge Wells, Assembly Hall Theatre 🌳 28th October - Eastbourne, Devonshire Park 🌊 29th October - Colchester, Charter Hall 🏺 30th October - Southampton, O2 Guildhall ⚓ 31st October - High Wycombe, Swan 🎶 🎭 February 2027 14th February - Blackpool, Grand Theatre 🎡 15th February - Carlisle, The Sands Centre 🏞️ 16th February - Chester, Storyhouse 🐎 17th February - Crewe, Lyceum Theatre 🚂 18th February - Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall 🏹 19th February - Stoke, Victoria Hall 🏺 20th February - Stockton, Globe Theatre 🌐 🎟️ Tickets at 2mrpspodcast.com/live See you on the road again soon 👏🎤 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices