#564 - I Tire of You, Glowing in Welsh and Chris Edwards’ Bad Skin
Summary
Elis James and John Robins discuss existential questions, pest infestations, and John’s recent testicular injury before welcoming author Richard Osman. Osman critiques John’s teenage sci-fi novel, *Contact*, and writes a thrilling second chapter to encourage its development. The hosts also review fan art and debate the effort versus reward of homemade food.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon promo, and HERS weight loss ad
Farewell fears, existential questions, and depression
Loft noises, AI diagnosis, and sleep solutions
Makeup, pain, and focusing on the self
Comedy gig mishap and embarrassing back pain
Vaccination preferences and content consumption
HERS ad and Acast podcast advertising promo
Fan art, chicken Kiev debate, and John's novel 'Contact'
Richard Osman critiques 'Contact' and discusses writing
Richard Osman reads his continuation of 'Contact'
Feedback on Chapter 2 and Richard's new book promo
Richard Osman's OBE and British honors in America
HERS ad and Acast podcast advertising promo
John's skin condition and James Herbert horror books
Walled garden ambassadorship and AdBlue chemistry
Ellis's Welsh media appearances and confidence
Right to reply on HS2 railway capacity arguments
US Dust vs Trees map and Walking Dead zombie fence
Driving theory test highlights and child safety laws
Punk rock history and Ellis's clutch control skills
Mad dad stories: frying pans, keyboards, and static TV
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