24/07/2024

The inaugural episode. This one includes topics of mental health, child abuse, racism and homophobia, as well as of me being poor and of how we met. We reckon it's bearable and dare you to find out.

Listening back, I realised not just how slowly I talk, but how strangely too. Not only have I caught the speech-disease of "like", but I spend a lot of time hanging out with various Europeans, Asians, Africans and South Americans - even the occasional scouser. I can barely string a fucking sentence together these days, but it's a good first episode - definitely worth a listen.

The NHS 111 number is a good starting point for getting help. Some stuff takes ages - starting actual therapy and such - but there is also immediate help available and they can pass callers on to other organisations. I don't know about many options, but Turning Point is a good one.

The first several episodes were recorded with a guest who wanted to be a co-host, then changed her mind after doing a few and now wants to stay anonymous. This is partly why they took ages to get out and why there are more weird cuts than expected. We didn't fall out or anything - we're really good friends. It's a shame, of course, as she is genuinely interesting and funny, but I understand and respect her decision.