Summary
Three Bean Salad returns after a month-long break, with hosts sharing a light-hearted conversation about the quirks of heavy metal music and their experiences in the podcasting world. They humorously discuss the evolution of metal genres, joking about the increasingly extreme names bands adopt to convey their intensity, suggesting that the genre's fans are often gentle souls despite the aggressive sound.
The hosts recount a surprising interaction with Ben Fogle, a well-known British broadcaster, who followed their podcast on social media and named ducks after it. However, Fogle expressed disappointment over something they said about him in a previous episode, leading to a mix of amusement and regret among the hosts. They contemplate sending him a gift to mend any potential rift, emphasizing their admiration for him.
In a segment about missed opportunities, one host reveals a neglected email from Patreon about featuring their podcast on a Times Square billboard, which they regret not pursuing. This leads to a humorous exploration of what could have been, including imagined scenarios of their podcast becoming a major cultural phenomenon. The episode wraps up with a discussion of idioms and expressions that confuse American listeners, showcasing the hosts' playful banter and camaraderie.
Show Notes
It is known that EVERY event is better when punctuated by songs (hence hymns, national anthems, Auld Lang Syne etc). It stands to reason therefore that the musical is the apogee of human endeavour. Can you imagine then the excitement of the beans when this week’s topic was barfed out of The Bean Machine and musicals is what it turned out to be???!!!! Thanks to Sophie of somewhere probably for this perfectly judged suggestion. Tickets for Henry's tour: henrypaker.com Tickets for Mike's tour: mrmikewozniak.com Tickets for Beef And Dairy Network at the London Podcast Festival IN HALL: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/podcast/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-5/ STREAMING: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/podcast/beef-and-dairy-network-podcast-online/ With thanks to our editor Laura Grimshaw. Merch available here: www.threebeansaladshop.com Get in touch: [email protected] Insta: threebeansaladpod
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