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Tree-ing: Pint Size

Aug 8, 2026 · 9m

Summary

Mike vents about Cardiff planning officers blocking his garage due to a neighbor’s tree preservation order, sparking absurd Hitler comparisons. The hosts joke about bribing officials with a David Hasselhoff concert and discuss the man who invented both leaded petrol and CFCs. They also clarify a previous guest’s exaggerated claims about working in homeless shelters.

Topics discussed

Sponsor reads: Side Hustle Pro, Land Rover, and Liquid IV Introduction to Pint Size Distant Pod archive segment Mike's garage plans blocked by a tree preservation order Debate on tree rights and Hitler comparisons History podcast references and the Berlin Wall analogy David Hasselhoff concert proposal to influence planning Fundraising gig idea and cars vs. trees harmony The inventor of CFCs and leaded petrol discussed Sponsor reads: Nature Raised Farms and Arm & Hammer Final sponsor read: Liquid IV hydration
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