#91: The Trivialisation of the Spiritual: Milton Jones and the Handkerchief Ghost

We Can Be Weirdos

Global

Philosophy, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality

4.9 • 736 Ratings

🗓️ 4 April 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Milton Jones, a comedy virtuoso known for his unique blend of one-liners, absurdity, and surreal humor, has carved a niche for himself in the world of comedy with his unmistakable style. With his iconic wild hair, loud shirts, and a mind brimming with witty puns, Milton has captivated audiences far and wide, solidifying his status as a comedic legend.

Go see Milton Jones: https://www.miltonjones.co.uk/

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally here from my therapist, ghosted me.
0:04.0	The podcast where we tackle life's problems head on with 100% honesty.
0:08.2	This week we are supported by M&S Women's Wear, who are looking to get the nation complimenting each other again.
0:14.4	Love that. And if you don't mind me saying, I love your jacket today, Joanne.
0:19.5	Well, thanks very much, folk.
0:21.6	Shop the new M&S Spring Collection online and in store
0:24.8	and find my therapist ghosted me on Global Player.
0:29.8	This is a Global Player original podcast.
0:33.7	Warning, the following podcast contains strong language,
0:36.9	bizarre theories, unexplainable experiences,
0:39.3	and a choice selection of alternative Stonehenge origin stories.
0:43.3	It may not be suitable for younger weirdos.
0:46.3	It's all scientific and no soul.
0:51.3	I think we measure things in science terms all the time,
0:54.7	whereas why shouldn't we measure it in story terms?
0:57.5	Yeah. Hey everyone. Welcome to another episode of We Can Be Weirdos. My name is Dan Schreiber.
1:25.0	What a very exciting episode for you today. One of the great one-liner
1:28.4	joke mongers of the UK, Milton Jones. I've been a big fan of Milton's for years. You probably
1:35.3	know him from seeing him on TV doing stand-up or perhaps on mock the week where he used to be a regular.
1:40.9	But really, he's a road dog. He's someone who's just been touring the UK ever
1:44.8	since he started doing stand-up, but he's also one of those comedians who's a bit of an enigma.
1:49.4	Gives nothing away on stage. Unless I've missed some major interviews, I didn't really feel like
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