[Radio Podcast] Games and Jersey Boys

The final one of this run of covers shows saw us talking about the games we play to get through boring parts of life, Larry updated us on Pippa Middleton's pants, we had the final Pause for Thought and some other bits.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Friday 2nd May 2014.)



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[Radio Podcast] Bob Hoskins and Rihanna

In today's cover show we talked about the rules you live by which was inspired by the sad news about Bob Hoskins, we heard about Rihanna from Larry, Rev Jason Statham was there and we played Band or Banned.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Thursday 1st May 2014.)



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[Radio Podcast] Damn Lies and Prince Harry

In today's cover show we talked about the lies you can spot a mile off, the accidents you may have had, Larry spoke about Prince Harry and the Rev Jason Statham taught us a lesson again.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Wednesday 30th April 2014.)



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[Radio Podcast] Complaints and George Clooney

In this cover show we looked at the rewards you get for complaining, Larry talks George Clooney, the Rev Jason Statham taught us a lesson and other stuff that I can't remember right now.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Tuesday 29th April 2014.)



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[Radio Podcast] Deinventing Technology and Unconscious Coupling

It was a cover show where I was standing in for the usual presenter on a radio station and in this show we talked about the technology that you wished they could get rid of, we hear from Larry about Chris Martin and Gwyneth's house moving, we had Pause for Thought with Rev Jason Statham and probably more.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Monday 28th April 2014.)



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Do You Love All Of Me?

I don't know if this story is touching or worrying.

A truck driver in China suffered a serious crash while driving and was trapped in the vehicle. Firefighters arrived and they said they might have to cut his leg off to get him out but the driver said, "Hang on..."

So far so good. No one would say, "Yep. Deffo. Now!" At the very least we'd all say, "Are you sure you have to because I own a lot of shoes and I hate waste..."

The odd thing is the reason he made the firefighters wait. He wanted to call his wife to see if she would still love him if he only had one leg? I don't think he framed that question correctly. It's not, "Will you still love me if I only have one leg?" The real question is, "Would you rather I only had one leg or had a lorry on my foot for the rest of my life?" If they only live in a small flat that'd be a key factor.

35-year-old Kong Huang made the call and asked: "Precious one, I have just one question which you must answer truthfully. I am hurt and may have to lose a limb. My question is: 'Will you still love me with one leg?'"

His 29-year-old missus, Cheng, responded to the guilt trip by saying she would still love him. Fortunately the firefighters didn't actually have to remove his leg. They probably felt sorry for him as he'd already lost a pair when he got married. I mean, really, some men have to call home to get permission before they go for a night out but he had to do it before he could receive lifesaving treatment.

Anyway, he said: "I was doubly blessed this day. I got the love of my wife unconditionally and I have the good fortune to return to her a whole man. I am very lucky."

You didn't need to worry so much, of course your partner would still love you if you had a leg amputated. One foot is more than enough for any woman.

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[Radio Podcast] Happy Things, Tattoos and Katy Perry

In this one it's a couple of stories about tattoos, Katy Perry's lady garden gets a mention and the main theme was being happy.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 27th April 2014.)



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Woman Has Horse In Her Car

To Germany, where a woman was stopped on the road because she was driving with a horse in her car. And suddenly all those cat ladies don't seem so strange.

23-year-old Kim Scholz had her 60cm miniature horse in the boot of her smart car and was driving down the motorway. I know this is missing the point a bit but I've always wondered if those smart cars are powerful enough to go on a motorway. I guess she found a new way to increase the horsepower.

She said: "I have actually been stopped several times by the police, but once they see that Sammy is properly secured in the back of the car and in fact that he seems to be quite enjoying it in there, they always let me carry on."

He enjoys it does he? Then why the long face? (I had to fit that one in. I always do on horse news stories.)

She added: "In the horse box it is not possible to properly secure him because he is so small. It is particularly practical for short journeys just to put him in the boot."

A vehicle with a little horse in the back, that reminds me of my days as a Tesco delivery driver.

The reason it's so small is that the horse is an Argentinian Falabella. They are one of the smallest breeds of horse in the world and grow to be about the size of a dog. No would would look twice at a dog in a car. Unless they were from the continent and thought that the passenger seat was the drivers seat and the dog was driving. Then they'd think that guides dogs in the UK are really well trained.

In fact these small horses are so intelligent that they have been used as an alternative to a guide dog for blind people. They're great for the owner but for anyone else stood far away it looks like their village is about to be attacked by a blind giant.

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[Radio Podcast] Getting Old, Wine & Miley Cyrus

It was a bank holiday, so as a bank holiday special the show was exactly the same as it always is. In this episode we hear of a survey that has pinpointed the time when men turn into their own dads, and therefore we find the signs that let you know you're old. We hear from Larry and his entertainment news about Miley Cyrus being taken to hospital. And good news/bad news, wine is good for you but chocolate is more expensive.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 20th April 2014.)



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Guest Spot on The Land of Rhod 2

I did another guest appearance on Internet radio, on a show called The Land of Rhod, hosted by @Rhodders.

In the show we talked about Maria Miller, Oscar Pistorius, the royal baby and getting time away from work and emails.

To listen to the podcast of the show check out the Land of Rhod website.

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A New Royal Baby

Another royal baby. Could it be happening? Yes it could. In as much as things that are possible could be happening. Global warming could be just about to kill us all, Greece could be about to have a closing down sale and Rihanna could be wearing clothes. You just never know.

The reason that we're all going royal baby crazy is that Prince William reportedly hinted that there may already be a bun in Kate's carb-free oven when he was visiting New Zealand. Shawl-maker Geordie Cynthia Read had made a shawl for little baby George. When she handed it to William he is reported as saying: "You might have to make another one soon."

Boom! The world implodes. Front pages of national newspapers spring into action because they think he means there'll be another baby. But hold on. It could mean that he thinks the workmanship on that shawl is terrible. "You might have to make another one soon... because this looks like it'll last a week. What are you, a one-woman Primark?"

Maybe he liked the shawl and wanted one for himself. Or possibly he is a sensible man and wanted a spare. You can never have too many shawls.

Cynthia said: "The way William said it was like he was dropping a hint, letting me in on a secret." Yeah, that makes sense. A shawl-maker is like a bartender, they're the person you tell your secrets too... at a public event... where there's press.

Thinking about that next shawl she added: "Obviously if I'm asked to do another one, I would be honoured – but we'll wait and see." Yes, wait and see before you start making a shawl. Put it on the front page of a national newspaper, put the story in the news archive forever, all off the back of one comment, but don't rush into making another shawl. That would be silly.

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P.S. The new baby gets talked about in the latest radio show podcast here

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Living On Beer

Giving up things for Lent is a tradition. This year I gave up sugar. It's OK, I just go to a different stripper instead.

The trouble with giving up things for Lent is that they tend to be the things we enjoy (see earlier comment about strippers). But a man in Canada proves a good point, you could just give up the things you don't like.

Yes, a man in Canada has decided to give up solid food for Lent and is only living off beer. Just beer. It's a great diet. He's already lost seven days.

Chris Schryer, 33 (although soon he'll probably look 50), has sworn off solids food in favour of just having ale. It's a diet you can live off, at least I did when I was a student. Chris said: "Without being dramatic, it definitely is not fun; it’s challenging. Every meal time there’s challenge." And let me guess, that challenge is fighting the urge to get a kebab after.

But this project isn't just about getting drunk everyday, you can do that without Lent. In fact if you just want to drink and not eat go and be a rock star. Chris is doing this for what he called spiritual reasons. So there are ales and spirits in this. The wines must be feeling left out.

I think he has a great idea. Recently we heard in the news how we should all be eating 7-a-day when it comes to vegetables and doing do lowers your risk of an early death by 42%. We have a pension crisis because people are living too long. So if we all eat that veg the situation will get worse. But if this beer diet catches on we'll all peg it early and the economy will be saved.

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[Radio Podcast] Shopping Trouble & New Royal Baby

On the show we talked about the problems and annoyances you have when you're shopping. We mentioned the rumours of the royal baby. There was a lot of nudity in the papers and Kate Upton too, not in the same link though.

Here's the podcast of it for you to download/listen. (Originally broadcast on Sunday 13th April 2014.)



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