Taxis
Summary
Henry is unwell with shingles while Mike prepares to gift his problematic Hyundai to his sister, sparking a debate on "white elephant" idioms. The hosts discuss AI naming conventions, jokingly personifying Gemini as a cross-channel ferry magician, and share stories about their cats' conflicts. The episode concludes with a listener-submitted topic on driverless taxis, where the duo analyzes the challenges of Waymo navigating London's chaotic traffic and the social etiquette of ride-share interactions.
Topics discussed
Henry's shingles and the 'HR' podcast branding
Naming conventions: AI models and band names
The Cross Channel Ferry Magician 'Gemini'
Restaurant etiquette and 'active sonar' for food
Paddington technology and the soy sauce box
Driving a Hyundai to Dorset: The White Elephant
The car's problems: Desper, starlings, and doilies
The journey to Bournemouth and the loyal chariot
Michelle vs Henry and the cat 'Lancelot'
Lancelot's pilgrimage and the laminated flat
Farewell to Lancelot and the video tribute
Traveling to the Netherlands and Utrecht vases
Driverless cars with human 'instructors'
Mike's driving test and the 'none' faults joke
Exam marking styles and the logistics corps officer
Traffic etiquette in Edinburgh vs London
Driverless car aggression and black cab drivers
Royal Mail, hogs, and Uber chat levels
The 'Fanjambo' concept and avoiding small talk
Hairdresser dynamics and companion silence
Emails: Leo's harsh ending and the gong bath
Barney's 'Burnamania' summer anthem submission
Circuit judge email and the 'Old Switcheroo'
Patreon promotion and the Sean Bean tier
Auto-taxidermy night at the Shambine Lounge
Christine's melodica theme tune from Stockholm
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