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Podcast: It's the final countdown! But what could beat the story so far – shocking expulsions, wanton violence, dubious voting practices, used car scandals … Robin and Sean skate over it thinly – plus the new celeb Circle!Continue reading
Podcast: We watch so you don't have to! Sean and Robin struggle through the quiz shows, The Serpent, Dancing On Ice, Susan Calman In Wales and, best of all, Class Action Park. Contains laudanum.Continue reading
Podcast: Think yourself lucky, you could be quarantined with Julia Hartley-Brewer. Where will it end? Internment at Stamford Bridge? Not for Frank Lampard. Robin and Sean try to avoid the slippery slope from home yoga to human biohazard. Contains Buckfast.Continue reading
Podcast: Elephants on the court, Lego slippers, crying Matt Hancock Tiny Tiers dolls – time is running out for 2020 but we'll always have the Xmas TV ads. Robin and Sean sit down for it.Continue reading
Why settle for a partially festive season when you could be out for the count? We need a top tier with opiates and Nytol plus a quality mattress. Sean and Robin expose a missed opportunity for Sunak and Hancock.Continue reading
Podcast: It's National Album Day! It's the 80s! It's a Radio 2 poll! Will it be Dire Straits, or Public Enemy, or Whitney? Robin and Sean buy a kilo of mixed vinyl at Aldi and vote. Contains filler.Continue reading
Podcast: Britain's obsessed with crime and everyone's at it – Boris Johnson, Dennis Nilsen, Judas Priest, you name it (some offences are historic). Sean and Robin jump on the bandwagon.Continue reading
Podcast: Now Johnson and his mob want citizens back in harness – it's a moral obligation! Robin and Sean unpeel the latest edicts, despite danger of death.Continue reading
Podcast: You can #CoverYourFace, but you can't hide from Brexit – even if you're gov.uk. So it's Check, Change, Go! Sean and Robin unpack the new public service announcements.Continue reading
Podcast: Could 'Enjoy Summer Safely' be as good as classics like 'Control The Virus' or 'Build Build Build'? Robin and Sean road test the government's latest campaign – plus interventions of the fortnight from Hancock & Dowden!Continue reading
Podcast: Could 'Enjoy Summer Safely' be as good as classics like 'Control The Virus' or 'Build Build Build'? Robin and Sean road test the government's latest campaign – plus interventions of the fortnight from Hancock & Dowden!
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Podcast: Wake up world! Introspection and box sets are out, getting the bustle back is in – going to the pub, fouling the beach, kicking the fuzz and honking on hippy crack. Robin and Sean test the water, but not in Bournemouth. Contains tinned tomatoes.Continue reading
Podcast: Wake up world! Introspection and box sets are out, getting the bustle back is in – going to the pub, fouling the beach, kicking the fuzz and honking on hippy crack. Robin and Sean test the water, but not in Bournemouth. Contains tinned tomatoes.
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Podcast: WTF is Prime Minister Dominic Cummings wearing? Where can you get a pair of slippers in lockdown? Should you have a barbecue and should you use Buckfast? Robin and Sean put on their top hats.
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Podcast: How's the coronavirus going transatlantic? MMR's Captain America, Ben Diamond, joins Robin and Sean to talk bleach cocktails, half-naked Zoombombers and ancient aliens. Contains fruit.
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Podcast: Can you control the virus using TV Choice (65p)? Should we really be going out, or staying in and watching telly? Did they have boxsets during the Blitz? Robin and Sean turn on, tune in and drop bombs. Contains crafting.
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Podcast: Damien Hirst, swimming certificates, signed footballs and the Cocteau Twins – all in service behind the talking heads. Robin and Sean examine the decor. Contains background information.
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Podcast: Despite the dire state of the coronavirus planet, there have been moments of magic. From Eamonn Holmes! Boris Johnson! Dominic Cummings! Matt Hancock! The Previous Labour Government! Robin and Sean have got bugger all else to do. Contains hope.
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The betting podcast: It's that time of year. The Cheltenham Festival, the biggest punting week in the world. Should you wear a face mask? Is an ante-post bet a good idea? Is any bet a good idea? Robin and Sean search for answers. Contains salutary lessons.
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Podcast: It’s the BRITs. Playground for the idiocracy, or stark reflection of our culture? And mainly should comedy genius Lewis Capaldi replace the failing Whitehall? Robin and Sean watch and learn. Contains diversity.
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