Social Trolls & An Email Special Song
Summary
In this email special, hosts Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Davis tackle listener queries, starting with a family's struggle to explain "tummy sticks" to their sons. They then advise a guest on how to handle a neighbor playing loud music by suggesting a note, a "tummy sticks" tournament, or deploying wasps. The episode also features advice for a man dealing with persistent nose jokes from friends and tips for staying updated on events without using social media.
Topics discussed
Intro, listener song submission, and name pool discussion
Chat about fish sales, Wakey Wines, and selecting names
Sponsorship reads for Tremfya and Wegovy
Listener email: Explaining tummy sticks to children
Listener email: The graying chimpanzee and the tummy sticks ruse
Sponsorship read for BetterHelp therapy services
Listener email: Dealing with persistent nose jokes from mates
Listener email: Missing events without social media
Discussion on social media addiction and online behavior
Sponsorship reads for ChatGPT and Saint Pete Clearwater
Discussion on online harassment and legal action
Outro and call for listener submissions
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