Execrable Homing Snails
Summary
John Richardson and Angela Barnes discuss a man hiding under a hotel bed, the World Porridge Championships, and the return of The Celebrity Traitors. The Literal Police issue citations for Martin Brundle’s F1 commentary and Gillian Keegan’s political rhetoric. Angela shares a yarn about Irish dancers stopping a lift, which is debunked, while also announcing the upcoming 100th episode featuring guests Lindsay Santoro and Susie Ruffell.
Topics discussed
Intro and the 'Execrable Homing Snails' podcast title
Banter about being too chipper and healthy habits
Recap: Auditioning for Wednesday and Hobbit quotes
Listener emails and Bob Mortimer impression
Ladybirds, spiders, and homing snails in the house
Sycophantic dedication to Sam and damning with faint praise
John's new book and Dominic Diamond interview
Angela's Archers tour, hospital visit, and Traitors watch party
John's darts final victory and Literal Police teaser
News that wasn't in the news: Man hiding under hotel bed
World Porridge Championship and spurtle discussion
Charity gig at London Palladium and fridge cleaning
Literal Police: Lewis Hamilton's control-alt-delete comment
Literal Police: Neil Halliday's fairness complaint
Angela's Yarns: Irish dancers stopping a lift
Next week's special with Lindsay and Susie; Nigella banter
Choosing the podcast title and promoting the download
Producer Dan's feedback and show wrap-up
Outro: Waltham Forest Town Hall vs London Palladium
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