John and Jade Reynolds are the dynamic duo behind the wildly popular family/comedy content that has captivated over 1 million followers on social media. Known for their hilarious, heartwarming, and often candid take on everyday family life, John and Jade share their unique perspective with the world, all while navigating the challenges and joys of raising two kids.
Jade, a vibrant and influential wheelchair user, brings her own special brand of dry humour and insight to their content. Together, they showcase the beauty of diversity and the power humour has to overcome the toughest times of life, in a way that resonates deeply with their audience.
Able to Laugh combines relationship humour, family life and interviews with great guests.
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We had a fascination and hilarious conversation with the brilliant Pierre Novellie about stand up comedy, autism and whether there is a link between the two.
You can buy Pierre's fantastic book: "Why Can't I just Enjoy Things? A comedian's guide to Autism" here: https://amzn.to/4mkhkNE (https://amzn.to/4mkhkNE)
You can also see Pierre EVERY night of August at the Monkey Barrel Comedy Club, 7:05pm at the Edinburgh Fringe.
You can also buy our book "Able to Laugh: Finding Joy Though the Struggle is Real" here: https://amzn.to/4byHu9X (https://amzn.to/4byHu9X)
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9 Jun 2025
Ep 11 - Special Guest - Bear Grylls!
Survivalist Bear Grylls discusses the importance of humor, his time in the SAS, and his faith, offering insights into resilience in this interview.
12 Aug 2024
Ep 10 - You Look Like a Hot Simon Bird
John and Jade chat celebrity lookalikes, mistaken identity and being wrongfully taken to a psychiatric hospital.
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1 Aug 2024
Ep 9 - Just have a wee in the lazy river
John and Jade chat which Olympic event they wouldn't embarrass themselves in, why John hates the Summer holidays and are Northerners really more friendly than Southerners?
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25 Jul 2024
Ep 8 - Special Guest - Richard Franks!
We chat with character comedy content creating genius Richard Franks. Despite making millions laugh every week with brilliantly observed characters including "Mum", find out why his own mum was one of his comedy inspirations. As well as which joke he wishes he'd written and how humour has helped him through the tough times of life.
Richard's Links!
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22 Jul 2024
Ep 7 - I fell out of my wheelchair and she just laughed
John and Jade chat internet trolls, especially those who troll Jade's disability and John's parenting.
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18 Jul 2024
Ep 6 - She got a black eye during the England match
John and Jade chat childhood injuries - including sassy Areli's black eye, Jade's burns and more chat about John's gonads.
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15 Jul 2024
Ep 5 - I didn't kill the crab, it committed suicide
John and Jade share pet trauma stories in today's episode, including negligent guinea pig parents, parrot intruders and depressed crabs.
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14 Jul 2024
Ep 4 - You literally had a mouse in your hair
We chat pets and mostly pests and Jade unfairly blames John for every pest they've ever had in their home - including the mouse he had in his hair in bed.
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9 Jul 2024
Ep 3 - The Doctor didn't Have a good enough feel
We ask are you more prone to overthinking or thoughtlessness? Should you be honest with kids even it the truth scares them? And how long should a doctor feel your privates for? We also have another "Crazy Comment of the Week."
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8 Jul 2024
Ep 2 - Emasculating John
We ask who is more vain, John or Jade? We talk phobias and Jade generally emasculates John for 25 minutes. We also have our first "Mini Mentors" where our kids solve your dilemmas.
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8 Jul 2024
Ep 1 - Nearly dying on a KFC toilet
John asks "do people still do 'pinch, punch, first of the month'? Jade shares a traumatic toilet story and the pair introduce "Crazy comment of the week".
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25 Jun 2024
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35,415,894
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Apple Podcasts (US)
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Podcast Authority Score: 33 / 100
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