In this episode of Blacklisted with Matt Black, estate agent Andrew Downing-Booth faces financial adviser Dan Chadwick (Mercian Wealth Management). One gripe per round gets the blacklist; the winner nabs the coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds—Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), and Songs. Most blacklisted picks = Blacklister of the Week.

Round 1 – Films: Dan rants at Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (mainly Frodo); Andy targets Dolittle (2020).

Round 2 – Quotes: Andy swings at Shakespeare’s “To be, or not to be.” Dan picks the teen meme “Six Seven.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Dan nukes the teacher classic “You won’t always have a calculator.” Andy goes after Beanie Babies.

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Andy tries to bin the mobile phone (signal rage); Dan targets “doing it for the ’Gram.”

Round 5 – Songs: Dan: Central Cee – “Good Times.” Andy: Drake – “One Dance.”

Best Moments

Dan’s net worth sets up Matt’s “I don’t own a net” gag.

Italian brain-rot: a classroom chorus to “Six Seven.”

Andy’s mobile-phone tirade: “Don’t call it a mobile, there’s no signal!”

Dan on Central Cee’s lyric: “Bragging about ‘good wood’ isn’t romance.”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the guest - Andrew Downing-Booth

Andrew entered estate agency in 2007, became a sales negotiator in 2009 after graduating from the University of Birmingham, and helped two start-ups reach market-leader status, rising to assistant manager, branch manager and later sales manager. He now runs Andrew Downing-Booth Estate Agents. Away from work he plays six-a-side in goal, supports Wolves, and enjoys family days and walks with Milo the spaniel.

Find out more: https://andrewdowningbooth.co.uk/

About the guest - Dan Chadwick

He is a Financial Adviser with over eight years’ experience, proud to serve at Mercian Wealth Management, where clients’ best interests come first. Inspired by seeing family and friends struggle without guidance, he helps people make sound choices on wealth management, protection and retirement planning. Outside work, he enjoys the gym, boxing, yoga and golf, is learning Bachata, and, formerly a part-time PT, supports others’ confidence. A recent Birmingham resident, he loves hikes with his dog and family.

Find out more: https://www.mercianwm.co.uk/

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In this episode of Blacklisted with Matt Black, charity fundraiser Ian Bowley faces serial entrepreneur Scott Milligan across five mischievous rounds, with Radio Ed chiming in (and fan-mail from Enid…). One pick per round gets the blacklist; the winner nabs the coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life), Songs. Most blacklisted picks = Blacklister of the Week.

Round 1 – Films: Scott targets the Jurassic Park sequels; Ian swings at Mamma Mia.

Round 2 – Quotes: Ian: “Everything happens for a reason.” Scott: “It is what it is.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Scott fondly nominates Space/Pop Rocks; Ian slams Wall Walkers (the sticky “sticky men”).

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Ian rants about speakerphones in public; Scott goes after reaction reels.

Round 5 – Songs: Scott: Coldplay – “Fix You.” Ian: The Stranglers – “Golden Brown.”

Best Moments

“I’m Matt Black, like the paint, only thicker.”

Matt on speakerphone culture: psychologists call it “forced intimacy.”

Scott on reaction reels: “The laziest way to get engagement.”

Ian on Wall Walkers vs anaglypta wallpaper: “Absolutely pointless.”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the guest - Scott Milligan

Scott has spent much of his career working in marketing and has run agencies since 2005, specialising in beauty, insurance, and law. As voluntary Strategic Director at Burton Radio, he rebranded the station, introduced breakfast and lunchtime shows, set record live listeners and grew monthly listeners from 3,000 to 12,000 with turnover up eightfold. He now steers the Burton Echo and co-launched Lichfield Radio with Ruth Redgate (launch 19 Jan 2026). Through Milligan Advocates and Origin Media Group, he funds community media. He’s also released three acclaimed albums.

Find out more: https://lichfieldradio.org/

About the guest - Ian Bowley

Alongside family members, Ian established the Stan Bowley Trust in 2008, gaining charitable status in 2011. After a steep learning curve, the team built a sustainable local charity that has helped save countless people affected by cancer. They remain committed to making CyberKnife widely available across the UK and are currently in discussion with Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham to fund a “Home from Home” for CyberKnife patients.

Find out more: https://stan-bowley-trust.odoo.com/

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In this crossover of Blacklisted with Matt Black, Deb Lee and Matt Morgan (Cabernet Queens Podcast) battle across five rounds, wine in hand, while Radio Ed chips in. One gripe per round gets the blacklist; the winner bags the “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

Round 1 – Films: Deb torpedoes Face/Off; Matt swings at Dirty Dancing.

Round 2 – Quotes: Matt: “Live every day like it’s your last.” Deb: “If you know, you know (IYKYK).”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Clackers vs MiniDiscs.

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Pickleball vs Self-appointed online “experts” (IBEs).

Round 5 – Songs: “Bat Out of Hell” (Deb) vs “Cha Cha Slide” (Matt).

Best Moments

Deb on clackers: “Absolutely lethal… how were they even allowed?”

Matt on “live every day like it’s your last”: “It’s impossible, who would work?”

Deb on IBEs (Instant Bloody Experts): “Opinion stated as fact… algorithms feed the echo chambers.”

Radio Ed on “Cha Cha Slide”: “I’d like to poo on the actual CD it was played on.”

About the host - Matt Black

Raised in sunny Shrewsbury, he moved to the Black Country in 1999, living in Cannock and now Walsall. Married, divorced and remarried, he has four children, making family life busy and joyful. Matt is a charity trustee and seasoned sales professional.

About the guest - Deb Lee

Deb Lee is the owner of Aldridge Mortgage & Protection, a family-run business focused on helping clients achieve their property goals. From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, Deb offers tailored advice on purchasing, refinancing, and borrowing. Based in the West Midlands but serving clients nationwide, she provides flexible support through remote or face-to-face consultations. With a client-first approach and a passion for making the mortgage process simple and stress-free, Deb ensures her clients' property dreams become reality.

Find out more: https://aldridgemp.co.uk/

About the guest - Matt Morgan

Matt Morgan is a passionate travel specialist committed to turning your dream holidays into reality. Offering expert, impartial advice and 24/7 support, Matt ensures every step of your journey is stress-free. From crafting itineraries across all continents to arranging weddings, honeymoons, cruises, and city breaks, he handles every detail, including visas and check-ins. With strong industry relationships and ATOL protection, Matt delivers personalised, worry-free travel experiences tailored to your needs.

Find out more: https://luxurytravelexperts.co.uk/

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