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Why are the trains so sh*t?

August 22, 2025 · 42 min

Elf and her dad take on one of Britain’s favourite grumbles:the railways. Are they really as bad as we think? In this episode, they dive into how the system was privatised, the bonkers ticket pricing maze, and just how much of the bill…
Live at Latitude!: The Creative Economy

August 15, 2025 · 47 min

Recorded live on-stage at The Listening Post, Latitude’s spoken word venue, comedian Elf Lyons and her economist Dad, Dr Gerard Lyons are buzzing on festival energy as they discuss the facts and figures behind the creative world. How much…
Do newspapers still matter?

August 1, 2025 · 44 min

Comedian Elf Lyons and the economist Dr Gerard Lyons explore the economics of newspapers and how the industry has been forced to transform in recent decades to try to secure its future. The ways we get news are changing and, in a world of…
Student debt (and is it worth it?)

July 25, 2025 · 30 min

Are student loans really a tax? Are they fair? And are they putting people off going to university? Elf Lyons and economist Dr Gerard Lyons accrue your interest about the debt incurred by students to finance their courses (and potentially…
Fast Fashion: Cheap Thrills or Economic Illusion?

July 18, 2025 · 28 min

Why is your £5 crop top such a big deal? In this episode of Elfonomics, Elf Lyons and economist Dr Gerard Lyons unravel the tangled threads of fast fashion, from Zara’s tight turnarounds to Shein’s thousands of new designs in a week. How…

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Babies (and how to afford them)

July 11, 2025 · 33 min

Fertility is falling, IVF is rising, and bringing up a child in the UK now costs more than buying a house! In this heartfelt and data-packed episode, comedian Elf Lyons and her economist father Dr Gerard Lyons unpack why so many people…
Mini-ep on future eps!

February 28, 2025 · 7 min

Elf and Dr Gerard Lyons tease future episodes.
Why are theatre tickets so expensive?

February 14, 2025 · 43 min

Elf and her dad dive into the economics behind theatre ticket prices. From production costs to audience demand, we explore why a night at the theatre can feel like a luxury—and whether it has to. Join us for a fascinating look at the…
What is money?

February 7, 2025 · 32 min

What IS money? How much of it really exists? And when can it be a cow? Is a cashless future inevitable? And in a cashless society, will you still be delayed at airport security by rogue coins in forgotten pockets? Join Elf and Gerard…
Should I be ashamed that I have no savings?

January 31, 2025 · 36 min

Peeling the banana that is savings, Elf and Gerard Lyons explore bank balance embarrassment via the economics of the comedy industry, personal investment strategy and a fruit-based explanation of how your savings bear fruit.
Is ChatGPT our friend?

January 24, 2025 · 27 min

Hello! This podcast blurb was written by HUMAN INTELLIGENCE... Or was it? In this episode we dip our toe in the water of one of the most uncanny valley economic issues; AI and the technological revolution. Is ChatGPT our friend? Is AI your…
Why is Nanny Squeak obsessed with Premium Bonds?

January 17, 2025 · 27 min

Elf and Gerard Lyons discuss Premium Bonds. What are they? Are they a smart savings choice? How do they help the UK government raise revenue? Did the advent of the National Lottery trump their prize-winning appeal? Who is ERNIE? What on…