More nuns, bad massages and what happens after death
Sep 1, 2026 · 35m
Summary
Fern Brady and Alison Spittle discuss nuns, the Magdalene Laundries, and Anne Widdecombe before debating religion and death. They share stories about receiving cat-themed gifts and Michael Jackson’s time in Ireland. Alison recounts a bizarre experience at a Japanese head spa involving a hidden man and dog, while they also swap tales of painful massages and eccentric therapists.
Topics discussed
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Nuns, math teachers, and podcast culture
The Magdalene Laundries and Irish Catholic history
Politician deaths and young people returning to church
Atheism, ghosts, and spirits watching over you
Zachdoc ad and birthday card with cats
Gift buying struggles and political flags in shops
Talking about cats and Michael Jackson's favorite shop
Michael Jackson's voice and celebrity anicsia
The discourse, Scary Skinny, and Lowe's ad
Zachdoc ad repeat
Japanese head spa experience and strange noises
Discovering a stranger and a dog in the treatment room
Complaining about privacy and the business's response
Bad massage experiences in Barcelona and London
Tipping culture, big receptionists, and cancer stats
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