Episode 37
Sep 8, 2026 · 57m
Summary
Lorie Peters and Kat Fox kick off the episode by joking about "Blue Monday" and complaining about men watching porn on public transport. They discuss the quirks of village life, including the power of parish councils and the sale of local tea towels. The hosts then share their frustrations with difficult customer service calls and cold callers, before a caller named Nicky provides entertainment news. The conversation shifts to a nostalgic look at pre-Ikea furniture shopping, followed by a humorous, fictional story about two men surviving in the wilderness. The episode concludes with a phone…
Topics discussed
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TV countdown and Blue Monday discussion
Complaints about men watching porn on public transport
Men's hygiene, mountain biking, and washing gear
Terry's sex history and confusion over LGBTQ+ acronyms
Tea towels, parish councils, and village art grants
Riding a motorbike in snow and ice
Listener call: Frustrations with energy companies and passwords
Entertainment news: Sherlock leak and Elizabeth Michael film
Furniture shopping history: IKEA, MFI, and charity shops
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Surreal skit: Surviving in the wilderness with a robotic wife
TV sizes, 4K internet speeds, and drones
Listener calls: Post office, science show, and pork scratchings
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Laurie's wobbly knee and knee fetish jokes
Skiing mishaps and a lost son in the snow
Surreal skit: Siberian forest, mobility scooter, and UFO
Shoutouts to followers and back catalog sales
Christmas lights and post-holiday decor
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