#563 - Thatcher’s Playlist, Neil The Alien and The Bag of Digital Death
Summary
Elis James vents about a severe train delay and discusses Andy Burnham’s DJ set, which producer Dave accidentally has the Prime Minister’s number for. The hosts then read excerpts from John Robins’ teenage sci-fi novel, "Contact," and his youthful CV for a robotics job. Finally, they play the Cymru Connection game, where a listener reveals a familial link to Elis’s wedding venue.
Topics discussed
Intro and train delay frustrations
Train delays, signalling, and Dart Charge
Andy Burnham's DJ set and phone contacts
Reading John's teenage alien novel
Longevity, transplants, and Brian Johnson
Cymru Connection: Ellis's Welsh heritage
Humble Brag and Love Makers soundtrack
Patreon promo and driving challenges
The pizza slice debate and Lila's interview
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