In this episode of Blacklisted with Matt Black, videographer James “Coops” Cooper (JCFX Media) faces David Whitehouse (InLife Web Design) across five rounds, with producer Radio Ed chiming in. One pick per round gets the blacklist stamp and the winner pockets the coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.

Key Takeaways

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

Round 1 – Films: Coops swings at Rocky; David targets The Perfect Storm.

Round 2 – Quotes: David debunks the Einstein-attributed “fish climbing a tree” line; Coops nominates “Cheer up, it might never happen.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Coops (while eating one live) turns on Scotch eggs; David picks Rolf’s Cartoon Club.

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Coops goes after five-minute voice notes (the dreaded “just a quick one”); David targets mainstream media.

Round 5 – Songs: David: “Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini”; Coops: “Baby Shark.” Baby

Best Moments

Coops, mid-snack strategy: “I’m proving a point” (while catching the Scotch-egg meat sweats).

“Voice notes that start with ‘Just a quick one’…” (Coops’ case for the blacklist.)

“Baby Shark isn’t a song; it’s a psychological weapon.” (Coops seals the finale.)

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 - David Whitehouse

David Whitehouse develops effective web and mobile solutions for clients of all sizes, with credits including Danny John-Jules, Channel 4, One Stop, Universal, Take That, FIFA, VIBE, Fast Car Magazine and Twycross Zoo. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science from Staffordshire University, where he later worked as a Web Designer. A regular SEO speaker to Chambers of Commerce, he has contributed to .NET magazine and authored the international bestseller “SEO for SMEs”.

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

About the guest - James Cooper

James Cooper runs JCFX Media, a Staffordshire-based video production company with a decade of experience creating films for businesses large and small. From web video to graphics and animation, he shapes clients’ visions into eye-catching, high-quality, cost-effective content. Whether using the studio’s green screen or filming on site, JCFX provides the kit and expertise to make brands stand out.

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

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In this debut of Blacklisted with Matt Black, host Matt pits two guests against each other across five tongue-in-cheek rounds to decide what deserves banishment to the blacklist. Joining him are Karen Eyke (Recruit 123) and Ricky Frith (Locksmith Frith, a.k.a. “Sticky Ricky” – “If your door is sticky, call Ricky”), with producer “Radio Ed” chiming in now and again. There’s even a coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt for the winner.

Key Takeaways

The Game Plan: Five rounds—Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, “Black Mirror” (modern life tech/trends), and Songs. Only one pick is blacklisted per round; most wins = Blacklister of the Week (plus the T-shirt).

Round 1 – Films: Karen swings at Titanic (that door debate…), while Ricky brands Love Actually predictable.

Round 2 – Quotes: Karen’s pick “Pissing myself laughing” Vs Ricky’s “Keep Calm and Carry On.”

Round 3 – Nostalgia: Pogo stick take on Tech Deck fingerboards (which Matt still finds “pretty cool”).

Round 4 – Black Mirror Moments: Ricky’s lip filler goes up against Karen’s smartphones.

Round 5 – Songs: Against Karen’s “Birdie Song,” Vs Ricky’s “Justin Bieber – Baby”

Best Moments

“Like the paint, only thicker.” – Matt on being Matt Black.

“If your door is sticky, call Ricky.” – Ricky’s tagline that absolutely sticks.

“White pants… there’s just no second chances.” – Matt, on the perils of laundry-visible risk.

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 - Karen Eyke

Karen is the driving force and Director of Recruit123. With experience from managing high street retail stores to serving at one of the UK’s largest Welfare to Work providers, she knows recruitment from both sides. As director of an independent agency, Karen has successfully matched hundreds of businesses, SMEs, to multinationals with people who move their organisations forward.

Find out more: https://recruit-123.co.uk/

About the guest - Ricky Frith

Ricky is the founder of Locksmith Frith Ltd. Beyond general locksmith work and uPVC repairs, the company delivers smart access control using market-leading products certified to the highest BSI Kitemark for IoT (Enhanced Level). They provide flexible, secure, convenient solutions for diverse properties. Ricky focuses on helping property managers run secure, controlled access from anywhere, with features such as remote locking/unlocking, timed access, and live audit trails.

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

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You’ve Been Blacklisted is a fast-paced gameshow-podcast where host Matt Black presides over two guests battling to banish life’s little irritations to the Blacklist. It’s part comedy roast, part catharsis.

How it works

• Five rounds: Films, Quotes, Nostalgia, Black Mirror (modern life/tech), and Songs.
• Head-to-head picks: Each guest nominates one thing per round to “blacklist.”
• Host’s verdict: Matt chooses one winner per round.
• Tally time: Most round wins = Blacklister of the Week.
• Prize: The coveted “You’ve Been Blacklisted” T-shirt.
• Expect quick wit, playful arguments, and standout one-liners.

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.

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