Gary Davies spent a chunk of Thursday's Drivetime plotting against his Radio 2 colleague Vernon Kay, after listeners kept asking whether Vernon really is the better golfer.
Listen: Gary's golf wind-up campaign against Vernon Kay
Gary admitted he is, calling Vernon "a real perfectionist at everything," but then set his listeners a mission: text Vernon during Friday's breakfast show and ask "is it true you tell porkies about your golf handicap?" Gary reckons Vernon claims to be a 10 handicapper when he's really nearer five.
Six Music's Matt Everett joined from the Mercury Prize red carpet in Newcastle ahead of that night's ceremony, revealing a "radio exclusive" that Paul McCartney's new album features a duet with Ringo Starr. Matt tipped Ray to win for her record This Music May Contain Hope, telling Gary "I always get it wrong, mate, so don't listen to me," before Gary agreed she'd be his pick too.
Listen: Matt Everett's Mercury Prize preview
Elsewhere, Gary asked listeners what everyday things still confuse them, prompting a flood of texts about the clocks changing, near side versus offside, and gym maths, after BBC weatherman Matt Taylor rang in to try to settle Wednesday's clocks confusion once and for all.
The Radio 2 Pub Quiz ran its usual Traitors-themed round with Phil from Swanage ("Robinson Towers") and Kirsten's team "Smiley Fans" both scoring three out of five, with Phil admitting his team "haven't a clue" about Coronation Street.
The show closed with a Mastermix marking 42 years since A-ha's Take On Me, which listener Fran called "lifelong a-ha fan" worthy praise, with Gary promising a Human League Dare Mastermix on Saturday's Sounds of the 80s.
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