Ant Is Not Relaxed But Dec Is Here To Help

9 Feb 2026 · 16 min · 8 chapters

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Podcast Summary: Hanging Out With Ant & Dec - Episode: Ant Is Not Relaxed But Dec Is Here To Help

Episode Overview In this episode, Ant and Dec engage in a humorous and light-hearted conversation focused on relaxation. With Dec taking the initiative to help Ant unwind, the episode features a mix of banter, relaxation methods, and a special guest who participates in the fun.

Key Themes and Discussions

  1. Relaxation vs. Stress
  2. Ant's Reluctance to Relax: Throughout the episode, Ant insists that he does not need to relax, contrary to comments from fans suggesting he should. This sets up the dynamic for Dec's attempts to help.
  3. Dec's Role: Dec is determined to assist Ant in relaxing, despite Ant's protests. This conflict creates an ongoing humorous tension.
  1. Mystery Door Segment
  2. Dec introduces a segment where they will uncover who is behind the "Mystery Door." This adds an element of surprise and anticipation to the episode.
  1. Relaxation Techniques Attempted
  2. Sound Healing: Dec introduces a sound healer named Naden, who attempts to assess Ant's tension levels and help him relax through massage.
  3. Cucumber Eyes: A funny moment occurs when Dec presents cucumbers for Ant to place over his eyes, which leads to comedic chaos.
  4. ASMR Discussion: Ant expresses his disdain for ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response), asserting that it is not relaxing for him, contrasting with Dec’s enthusiasm for it.
  1. Lighthearted Banter
  2. The episode contains a lot of playful teasing between Ant and Dec regarding topics such as:
  3. Fashion Choices: Ant wears a cardigan, leading to humorous discussions about whether cardigans are attractive or sexy.
  4. Coffee Addiction: Ant reveals he has multiple coffee machines at home, which Dec and the guests joke about.
  5. Pet Cuddles: The episode culminates in a heartwarming moment where a dog named Rocky is introduced, providing "doggy cuddles," which are universally deemed relaxing.

Key Takeaways

  • Humor in Friendship: The episode highlights the playful chemistry between Ant and Dec, showcasing their camaraderie and ability to make light of stressful situations.
  • Attempting Relaxation: Despite Ant's initial resistance, the various techniques attempted by Dec (massage, sound healing, cucumber masks) create a comedic yet thoughtful exploration of how we seek to relax.
  • Audience Engagement: The hosts encourage listener interaction through emails, enhancing the community aspect of the podcast.

Conclusion This episode of "Hanging Out With Ant & Dec" is a delightful mix of humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing the duo's friendship while addressing the challenges of relaxation. Listeners are left entertained and amused by the antics and warmth shared in this installment.

Upcoming Episodes

  • Ant and Dec tease the return of the Mystery Door segment and encourage listeners to tune in again for more lighthearted content every Thursday and Monday.

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Chapters

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The Sexiness of Cardigans

0:45 to 2:06

Ant shares thoughts on cardigans and their appeal, with humorous banter.

“I never said I found it difficult to relax.”

Coffee Machines and Health

2:06 to 3:30

Dec and Ant discuss coffee habits and the health benefits of green tea.

“For those of you listening, it was actually spittle.”

A Relaxing Start Gone Awry

3:30 to 5:08

The hosts encounter interruptions and humorous distractions as they try to relax.

“The TV was so bored, it switched itself off.”

Mystery Joy Recap

5:08 to 7:50

Ant reflects on a past episode and his attempts at breaking records.

“I know physically you could let your hair grow, but could you put up with the beardness of it?”

Introducing Naden and Massage

7:50 to 10:50

Naden arrives for a massage section, diving into relaxation techniques.

“Naden if you'd like to start working on Ant and just let us know what you think what you feel what you touch.”

Unconventional Relaxation Techniques

10:50 to 13:50

Naden attempts various unconventional methods to help Ant relax.

“You haven't had this happen before, have you?”

Cuddles and Sign Off

13:50 to 14:00

Ant and Dec conclude with playful dog cuddles and a sign-off.

“You massage her, she's massaging me, and I'll massage Rocky.”

Reflections on Relaxation

14:15 to 14:46

A light discussion about relaxation and the state of the hosts.

“we will see you on Thursday for more hanging out are you more relaxed Dan?”
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0:29Are we on? We're on the air. weekend by relaxing. Good. Well, because you know you have to relax more. I don't need to relax more. That's what the comments are all saying. No, they're not saying that. They're saying that to wind me up, which makes, has the opposite effect. You've said yourself you find it difficult to relax whilst on the show. What? No, I didn't. Did you not? No, I didn't say that. I'm sure you did. I never said I found it difficult to relax. Did you not? I find it difficult to relax when you wind us up. I thought you said that. I'm trapped with words in my mouth. Like a liar.

0:59You look like you're ready to relax today in that lovely woolly cardi. It's nice, isn't it? It's very nice. Very comfortable. For those of you just listening and is sporting a very green... Sexy. Fluffy. Sexy. Middle-aged. Sexy. Cardi. Cardi. Sexy. It's nice. I'm going to ask the panel. Panel? Lola, Fiona and Jemima are here. Do ladies find Cardi's sexy? On the right person. On the right person. Shut up, Fiona. What do you think on the right... I don't expect you to find me sexy. That would be weird if you did. Oh, we've got to HR again. But just say yes. Yes would have done. So we'll try that again.

1:40Silence. Yes. Yes. Ask the question again. Do you find cardies sexy on the right person? No, no, you're not. Just ask the question again. Do men wearing cardies, do you find them sexy? Yes. Oh, see. Shall I change sexy to attractive? A sexy a bit weird. Do you find men in cardigans attractive? Yes. See? Got something on your chin. Egg. Lies. Lies are all over your chin. For those of you listening, it was actually spittle. It was spittle. It was Dex Green Tea. What made you switch to green tea? I thought it was healthy. Is it not healthy? I think it is. Why is it healthy for you? Supposed to have more toxins.

2:22More toxins? No, no. Dex, Dex, that's not healthier. That is the opposite of healthy. You're living in the upside down, man. No, sorry. I meant to say it's more antioxidants. There's more antioxidants in green tea than normal tea. Yeah. I just stick to the old coffee myself. You love a coffee, you. No wonder I'm not relaxed. That's my seventh of the day. How many coffee machines you got at home? I've got one, two. I've got four coffee machines. Has them all on the go at the same time? I do have them on the go. The first one is a proper barista-style machine where you can froth the milk and grind the coffee beans.

3:04The second one is quicker because the first one you've got to wait for a heat up. Don't go on your phone. What? That's really rude. You're telling the viewers I'm not interested. I've seen them all. I don't drink coffee. The other one is little pods where you do the pods, right? So it's a bit quicker. The third one is coffee... Sorry. Are you on YouTube? No, yes. No, no. Do you know what? The third one's equally as good. Whoops. Stop. What are you doing? I'm on this. What are you actually doing? That couldn't be ruder if you tried. I didn't mean to do that. Oh, God. Telly's gone. Have you done that as well?

3:36It's rudeness. I don't know why I did that. You know, spark that rudeness. Oh, see, this is what happens. The TV was so bored, it switched itself off. Nobody was bored. Nice relaxing start of the show. Yeah, really relaxing. Thanks, guys. What? What in earth is going on? She doesn't even work yet. She's just using this as a thoroughfare. who are these people we don't know them we employ one woman just to look after the boomerang she's Australian we fly her over to look after the boomerang she brought that from Australia oh wow it's genuine what's she called don't say Sheila don't say Sheila are we back on are we still on we're still I think we're still on you kept all that in did you you kept all that in that's what the listener wants to listen to the viewer wants to see I doubt it have you recovered from last week's Mystery Joy episode.

4:25Oh my God. I laughed a lot at that. I laughed a lot last week. And I didn't think I would because I thought when he came in, like, this is going to be serious. It's going to be tense. They're normally very, we said this, they're normally very stern, aren't they? Yeah. They're normally quite stern, full of rules. He was good. Willy Nilly, he was lovely. Willy Nilly was very good. I liked it. And I really want to try and beat the record. You're going to go for it again? I'm going to go for it again. I've been thinking about a record I could break. Go on. Do you remember me? Eggs? Something to do with eggs?

4:50Could be, but you know, when you see the pictures of those guys with the really long fingernails. Maybe that. Yeah. Because I don't have to do anything, I just have to let them grow. Yeah, yeah, yeah, do that, yeah. Do anything, long beard? Could you grow a beard?

5:11Of course, I can't grow a beard. What are you talking about? Could you not? I've hit puberty. No, but could you grow one? I know physically you could let your hair grow, but could you put up with the beardness of it? Oh, no, I couldn't put up with it. That's what I mean. Oh, right. That's what I mean. I don't know, though. I've never seen you that beardy. Hairy. Ever. Ever. Three days worth of stubble, four days maybe on a push. What about if we record the show? Yeah. And then I'll leave it for an entire week and just see where we get. Yeah, I'd like that. Should we do that? Yeah. All right. Not after this, though, because I'm going to my friend's birthday.

5:52So I'm going to have a shave with her. What friend? It's our friend. It's our friend. Andrew Scott. Were you not invited? No, I'm not invited. Again? It's probably because when I met him at that photo session. Should we do our declaration and then see if there's going to be a knock at the door? Yep. You go first. I declare I do not know what is behind the mystery law. I declare that this week I do know what's behind the mystery zone do you? I have been in on it have you? yes because I think it's needed this week I think we need well I'm not going to do I'm not going to do more banana record breaking I said that no we're not doing that we're not doing that good because I think actually you've had a tough couple of weeks launched the pod what?

6:41did Graham Norton what? you did a world record attempt A sty. A sty. I read by a sty in the eye. A sty in the eye. I had a blocked ear duct. Yeah. The eyes of an orange. Blocked with an orange. And the viewers and the listeners have picked up on the fact, and you've said it yourself, you're not feeling relaxed. I have not said it myself. They have picked up on the fact you're not feeling relaxed. Oh, what is it? Is that the door? Yes, it is. Here we go. This. Hi. Hello. Come on in. This is Naden. Come and take a seat. Thank you. Naden. Have a little sit down. That's for you. Hi, Naden. Hello. Welcome to The Hangout.

7:17It's a new name. It's good. I like it. Thanks for coming. Thanks for having me. This is Naden. Hello, Naden. Hello. Thanks for coming to The Hangout. Well, Dex done a preamble. She's here to help. About me relaxing or being more... I am relaxed. I'm very relaxed. I'm very comfortable. You don't look at it. What do you mean, are you? I'm not relaxed now. You just said that. Sorry. so the obvious thing that would spring to mind is if you're feeling a bit stressed to get a massage are you here to give me a massage are you a masseuse i am yes he got it in one let's do it nadine can you tell from somebody when you touch them and start giving them a treatment yeah like how tense they are and how yeah absolutely so will you give us a little commentary on how unrelaxed you think Ant is.

8:05Absolutely I will do that. Okay let's let's get this going. I'm quite relaxed. You look tense to me. Naden if you'd like to start working on Ant and just let us know what you think what you feel what you touch. Okay. Give us an insight into the tension levels if you would. Okay I'm sorry if my hands are cold. Oh that's even better. Okay. Okay. So oh. Oh. What's the oh? You're really tired. I'm not I'm just saying that. What do you mean? You are tense in your neck. Just relax. I am relaxed. Do you need a bit of ambient music? Can we... That would be good. A little bit of music. Start some spa music.

8:42Yeah, a bit of spa music if you don't mind. Let's have a bit of spa music. There we go. Oh, that's another knock at the door there. There might be a few more relaxation things arriving. One sec. Relaxation things arriving? You carry on. Okay. What we've also got here just to relax you. We don't need anything else. This is really good. A little bit more. Well, I don't need... This is spot on. Play the music. Play the music. There it is. Lovely music. Is it? Yep. I can't quite hear any music. It's in the edit. It's going on in the edit. Okay, right, fine, fine, fine, fine. Yeah. Just keep your eyes closed.

9:17Right. What are you doing? There we go. Little face mask. Very cold. Why have you kept that in the fridge? Yes. In the fridge, is it? Do you want to take your collagen off? I wouldn't mind taking the collagen off. Take your collagen off. Yeah, it's okay. It's very hot. Oh, I just hit myself with a microphone. Not relaxing right now at the minute. Truth be told, it'll be better in a room on my own. Take your cardigan off. What's this? Put this robe on. Okay, all right. That should relax you a little bit. Okay. There you go. Thank you. That's still as warm as a cardigan. It was better without anything on the side.

9:53The T-shirt was better. I did ask for this next thing. What do you mean this next thing? This next thing. Why don't you just leave? And I can just describe how relaxed or not relaxed I feel. And at the minute, it's not that relaxed. No offense to you. You're telling me it's very good. Thank you. It's my little friend. I am trying to help you to relax. And I'm trying to layer this. Layer it. Layer it with layers of relaxation. Right. This next bit hasn't quite worked out. I asked for some cucumber for your eyes. Oh, great. Okay. But that's all I was given. So can you just hold that? What is it?

10:29It's a cucumber. They forgot to slice it. No, this is clever, isn't it? Why don't you just bite it? Oh, okay. That's me. Stick that on one eye. Okay. I'll stick that in your other eye. That's just mush. Nobody likes that bit.

10:50There you go. What do you want about there? Thank you. It's very unconventional, is it? You haven't had this happen before, have you? No. No. Hang on, this is the middle of the door. Oh, yes. Oh, hang on. Oh, hello. Hello. Sound healing. Ready?

11:10I'm doing that. That's good. Is that you? Yeah. That's pretty good. That's pretty good, to be fair. Good, isn't it? Do it again. There's a certain hurt, isn't there, that your body responds to. What hurts? Nothing hurts. There's a certain... H-E-R-T-Z hurts. that your body responds to different sounds, different vibrations, and you can heal with it, you can sleep better with it, your body can get rid of toxins. I like all this kind of stuff. Are you actually doing this? Yeah. I'm class on it. Oh, my God. Are you just going to have a look at that? That looks really good. It's come out of mind. That's good, isn't it?

11:53Right. How's you getting on, Nathan? A bit fidgety, but good. Fidgety? Are you surprised? You got him bleeding on. Is he getting any more relaxed? No. Oh, dear. I'm not surprised. The sound thing obviously works. Uh-huh. So let's try this. Right, you can put your cucumbers down now. Have they worked? They're still a bit baggy. If my style comes back because of them cucumbers beaten by your teeth. Can you hear me? Yeah, I can hear you. Can you hear me through the headphones? Yes, I can hear you through the headphones. If you like the sound thing, what is really relaxing? here is ASMR. Oh, it's not.

12:32I don't find ASMR relaxing, especially with your boys. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. What is that? That's not relaxing. It's a plastic bag from the corner shop. Yeah, no thanks. That's not relaxing. What do you mean? I don't like the sound of a plastic bag being rustled. Hmm. Oh, God, that's you drinking tea. That's the most unrelaxing thing in the world. I'd be more relaxed in the car on the way home than I... even while we're here. Why do you have to speak through a microphone? You're nearly relaxed. Well, I'm not... What do you mean, nearly relaxed? I'm hardly relaxed at all. Well, if this was your way of making me feel relaxed, brilliant.

13:10You, terrible. Okay. I've got one final thing. Break glass in case of emergency. Ah, here we go. Wait. Just wait here. Just want to make sure he's here. What? Yep. He's here. He's here. He's here.

13:30it's rocky oh this is better come on hiya hiya hiya who can resist doggy cuddles i can't resist doggy cuddles especially rocky cuddles hiya this is the best bit about it this and this yeah sorry Sorry. Awkward. Awkward, isn't it? Very good. Very good. Lots of good. Let's start and massage chin. You massage her, she's massaging me, and I'll massage Rocky. Just to play us out. Are you all right if I do that? I'm fine. Yeah? Yeah? So, there you go. This is good, isn't it? Thanks for tuning in. You've got a little knot there. I do. Thanks for tuning in. Is he any good?

14:20we will see you on Thursday for more hanging out are you more relaxed Dan? yes I am thank you Dec are you more relaxed Rookie? he's not saying much he's not saying he needs a work on me thanks for tuning in we'll see you back here on Thursday for hanging out bye bye and just relax thank you very much thank you very much just relax Dec's in relax

14:45Thank you.

From the publisher

Monday means Mystery Door - who’s behind today…Dec’s noticed a lot of you talking about Ant needing to relax, so he’s taking matters into his own hands, preparing a day of relaxation for Ant, but will it work? Will it just wind him up? Only one way to find out…We’ll be back on Thursday with another Hang Out, and join us again next Monday to find out who’s behind the Mystery Door next time.Keep your emails coming to hangingout@beltabox.com

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00:00 - Welcome to ‘The Hangout’01:17 - “Do ladies find cardigans sexy?”03:00 - Dec is bored of Ant04:47 - Can Dec grow a beard?06:55 - Mystery Door09:20 - Dec tries to help Ant relax10:20 - Cucumber eyes11:00 - Dec is a sound healer12:19 - Ant hates ASMR13:00 - Ant isn’t very relaxed13:26 - Doggy cuddles13:56 - Goodbye!
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