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• The Glitch: Is it Rude to Gift Someone a Cursed Item?

  As its half term we wanted to provide some SFC (safe for car) content to all the families driving back from half term trips. This is an excerpt from Dan's young friendly book IMPOSSIBLE THINGS.It's the perfect book for young curious minds who love to ask WEIRD and WONDERFUL questions.Want to impress your friends and family with some BANANAS but TRUE facts? Then discover the world of impossible things with Dan Schreiber. This book will give you the answers to all of your big questions, no matter how silly! From discovering if monsters are real to seeking out haunted sausage rolls, exploring the world's strangest curses to finding the truth about time travel, this book has everything!With hilarious illustrations and comic strips in every chapter, you won't want to put this book down!Available from all good book shops, and online. Check it out on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/04XKIkuf

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• #84: Gold Star Mormon: Leah Renee and the Magic Underwear

  Leah Renee is a stand-up comedian based in Philadelphia and New York City. A mother of three, she describes her comedic style as "like a budget version of Brian Regan if he was a Mormon housewife." Leah has been open about her journey from being a Mormon to embracing comedy, discussing challenges such as religious OCD (scrupulosity) and cultural pressures. She has shared her experiences in various interviews and podcasts, highlighting how humor has been a pathway to healing and self-discovery. In 2024, Leah performed her solo hour show, "Ten Pound Baby," at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving praise for its humor and poignancy.leahrenee.co

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• #83: UK Tree Hugging Champion: Hannah Willows and the Magic of Buffet Spiritualism

  Hannah Willow, a 36-year-old early years teacher and children's author from Glasgow, was crowned the city's first tree-hugging champion in October 2024. The event, held at Dams to Darnley Country Park, featured various rounds, including speed hugging, dedicated hugging, and freestyle hugging. Willow's spontaneous dance around a tree during the dedicated hugging round secured her victory. She now plans to represent the UK at the World Tree Hugging Championships in Finland and has initiated a crowdfunding campaign to support her participation.

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• #82: Maximising your Swamp Thing: Robin Ince and the Ghosts of the Mind

  Robin Ince is an English comedian, actor and writer. He is known for presenting the BBC radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage with physicist Brian Cox, creating Nine Lessons and Carols for Godless People, co-creating The Cosmic Shambles Network, and his stand-up comedy career.For more Robin Ince go to https://robinince.com/

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• #81: Elastic Band Space Warfare: Zoe Lyons and the Botanical Afterlife

  " I experienced something once in an undertaker's that I've never fully, managed to work out"Zoe Lyons is a British comedian and television presenter known for her sharp wit and engaging storytelling. She gained recognition through stand-up comedy, appearing at major festivals like the Edinburgh Fringe. Lyons has been a regular on popular British panel shows such as Mock the Week and QI. Her humour often blends observational comedy with personal anecdotes, drawing on her experiences growing up in Wales and Ireland. Zoe has also hosted Lightning, a BBC quiz show, showcasing her charisma and versatility.More Zoe stuff here: https://zoelyons.co.uk/

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