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A lively, freewheeling show—after a gloriously bumpy tech start—ranging from sodden sheds and stubborn doors to square dancing plans and why laughter is “biological warfare” against anxiety. I’m joined first by Eric Von Essex for wry observations on rain-soaked Britain, sheds, and the creeping bureaucratic state, before we veer into reading, resilience and why analogue hi‑fi still sings. We pick apart institutionally induced stress, touch on BAFTA’s Tourette’s kerfuffle, and celebrate politeness and humour as cultural superpowers.

Hour two welcomes Monica Schaefer from snowy Canada for a candid update and a spirited defence of community, courtesy, and doing more of the things that lift us—books, music, and even a good square dance. In hour three, Eli James drops in to talk media narratives, censorship, history, money, and why more people are finally questioning the “official” stories. It’s eclectic, opinionated, and—once the gremlins are tamed—great fun to ride along with.

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'Sennheiser': https://www.sennheiser.com
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'Cambridge Audio': https://www.cambridgeaudio.com
'Tommy James ("Draggin’ the Line")': https://www.tommyjames.com
'Ray Bradbury (Fahrenheit 451)': https://www.raybradbury.com
'The Brothers Karamazov (Project Gutenberg edition)': https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28054
'The Orwell Foundation (George Orwell/1984)': https://www.orwellfoundation.com
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PAUL ENGLISH LIVE #128 · With Guests Monika Schaefer & Eli James