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Episode 149It was 2006, a year filled with dubious fashion choices, bad pop music, and me, at the ripe old age of 35, freshly single and drowning in self-pity at a bar that could only be described as a dive for people too drunk to notice. Picture it: the kind of establishment where the air is thicker than a Glaswegian accent and the floor sticks to your shoes with a mystery substance that likely has its own ecosystem. I was nursing a whiskey, contemplating the futility of existence and the co...

Episode 148100-year-old World War II veteran, Harold Terens, and his sprightly 96-year-old bride, Jeanne, tying the knot in Normandy. Yes, you read that correctly. With a combined age of 196, these two lovebirds have decided to spend their twilight years not in a serene retirement home, but in the throes of wedded bliss. Harold, who once stormed the beaches of Normandy and witnessed horrors beyond imagination, is now facing a new kind of challenge: revisiting hell on his wedding night.The set...

Episode 147In the ever-entertaining saga of American politics, President Biden seems to be playing a high-stakes game of legal whack-a-mole with Trump, aiming to keep him occupied with courtroom dramas as the 2024 election looms. It's almost as if Biden is hoping to score a political knockout before the big rematch.But hold on to your hats! If Trump pulls off a comeback and wins the 2024 election, he's got a revenge tour planned that would make a reality TV producer drool. Top of his list? Bi...

Episode 146I recently had the pleasure of hosting my friend Dale on my podcast to discuss his favorite travel destination: Bali. Dale’s been visiting Bali since 1979 and has seen the island evolve through every decade. From the bustling streets of Kuta to the serene landscapes of Ubud, Dale’s experiences paint a vivid picture of this enchanting island, flavored with a pinch of humor and a dash of nostalgia.Dale's first visit to Bali in 1979 was nothing short of an adventure. The island was a ...

Episode 145In the grand halls of Buckingham Palace, the unveiling of King Charles's latest royal portrait was nothing short of a spectacle. The room buzzed with anticipation, aristocrats and art critics alike whispering in hushed tones. As the velvet curtain was drawn back, revealing the artwork, gasps echoed through the room. There, emerging from what looked suspiciously like a bath of blood, was King Charles himself, with only his hands and face visible above the crimson tide.The artist, Jo...

Episode 144Ah, the late '80s and '90s in West Timor—a time of adventure, mischief, and unforgettable experiences for my friend Jamie, a wide-eyed 18-year-old setting foot on foreign soil for the very first time. Picture this: a young lad brimming with excitement and naiveté, ready to take on the world and all its quirks.Jamie's escapades in West Timor began with a bang—or should I say, with monkeys stealing beer! In this tropical paradise, mischievous monkeys were the ultimate party crashers,...