#579 - Pad Cymru, Human Alps and A Constant Perma-Rolling Crisis
Summary
Ellis and John joke about building nuclear bunkers for the AI apocalypse, with Ellis’s roofless cycling gym, Dave’s tequila-stocked Ibiza bunker, and John’s Frank Zappa-filled "common sense" reprogramming center. They discuss their reactions to death and Ellis’s embarrassing attempt to contact Paul McCartney via LinkedIn on his final day. In the Cymry Connection, Ellis reconnects with a caller who recalls his awkward "thrush" comment from years ago. The episode concludes with a surprise studio visit from Johnny Marr, who discusses his new album and Ellis’s past meeting mishaps.
Topics discussed
Patreon and Whole Foods Market sponsorships
Intro: AI apocalypse and nuclear bunkers
Ellis's cycling-themed bunker design
Dave's tequila bunker and John's library
Debate on apocalypse locations and socializing
Crisis management and daily life metaphors
Ellis's plan for his final day on earth
LinkedIn and posthumous digital messages
Thinkific sponsorship and podcast festival news
Ring fence zone game and upcoming adventure special
Cymru Connection setup and nervousness
Finding a connection with Aled Ellis
Recalling past meetings and anecdotes
Alice's shame-free journey and Johnny Marr auction
Johnny Marr interview: meeting and new album
Johnny Marr on songwriting and touring process
Johnny Marr's guitar auction stories
Live plectrum auction for charity
Johnny Marr on Gorillas collaboration and nerves
Post-interview banter and Strong Message promo
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