Richard Pawsey

The Drive Home

Society EN ↓ 170 episodes

Just a bloke driving home from work telling you about is day, plus whatever nonsense is in my head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Richard Pawsey

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Christmas dog 18.12.2025

Quite a mild, but rainy evening. Tonight I talk about my low key birthday, a slightly disappointing rubber glove purchase, a big table, shoes and roundabouts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All around my hat 16.12.2025

Another drizzly evening. Tonight's episode I discuss a gift of socks, my long day, the song in my head, my 50 year milestone, cheese preference, parsnips and mushrooms and then have a little argument with myself. We end the trip with a dramatic blocked drive incident. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Accepted by the spirits 15.12.2025

A moderately mild evening with a bit of drizzle. Tonight I talk about soup, Jim being a good boy, Christmas being almost sorted, houses with character and spooky goings on in the dim and distant past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Distracted by smoke 12.12.2025

An unusually mild evening. Tonight I talk about a disappointing lunch, a trip to buy some RAM, sandwiches and my dislike of cold meats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dropping Jim off 11.12.2025

A mild, dry evening. Tonight on my way home from dropping Jim off I talk about covering in a different store, flags, a wasted education, see a lovely Christmas tree, get a better look at the new charging station thing and regret opening the window to smell a fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Severely broken motorway 10.12.2025

A fairly mild evening on the eve of storm Bram. Tonight I talk about Kombucha, cucumber Tango, chimney scissors, damaged little finger and car washing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dishwasher repair relief 09.12.2025

A mild damp evening. Tonight I talk about a new car air freshener, a pre-work shopping centre trip, Lamington cake, IT issues at work, the man from Hobart and Minecraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Damp trousers 08.12.2025

A dry and fairly mild evening. Tonight I talk about a visit to a dark shop, the Christmas market, a horrible shift washing up, dreaming about the cold and independent petrol stations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burning neck 05.12.2025

A dry cool evening after a very rainy day. Tonight's topics include dealing with tiredness, a little nap, a haircut, the butchers my gran used to go to, reading and Jim Carey films. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drink driving on a bicycle 04.12.2025

A cool evening, that looked frosty, but wasn't... Tonight I talk about my poor sleep, marmite cheese, Christmas tunes at work, spare wine, following the police, itching powder and a sliced finger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rhubarb Triangle 03.12.2025

A cold night on the verge of being frosty. Tonight I talk about testing the Christmas lights, a visit to ASDA for muffins, school dinners - past and present and police at the local McDonalds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rucksack man returns 02.12.2025

A less rainy drive home. Tonight I talk about Monday night admin, my morning routine, bargain vitamins, bread making and the missing muffin tin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tough bed 01.12.2025

Just started raining as I was getting to the car, a fairly cool evening. Tonight I discuss Saturday curry night, Christmas lights, the similarities of beds and cars and see the late night running man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hunchbacks 29.11.2025

A cooler evening, with a bit of drizzle. Tonight I talk about chicken sushi, Lion bars, thieving delivery drivers, prank callers, crazy local people and the evolution of humankind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emotional support cat 28.11.2025

A weirdly mild evening. Tonight I talk about my poor sleep, the BBC Athletics theme (again,) living in a cave, tree houses and bunkers, plus the problems faced when living like a Bond villain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tempting fate 27.11.2025

A bit milder than it has been recently... Tonight's discussion includes The Grinch menu, unblocking the shower drain, cardigans, breathing pain, life admin and Zed from Police Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Too many chips 25.11.2025

A cold evening, tonight I talk about my dog sitting Saturday, an afternoon walk, late customers, dodgy air-con and my strange smelling gloves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suspicious buns 22.11.2025

A cool, but not freezing evening. Tonight I talk about Costco muffins and cookies, my banging headache, the hot water bottle, chicken shops and sleeping in someone else's bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Restraining order 21.11.2025

A cold and frosty night, tonight's topics are Jim's hi-vis jacket, Ploughman's gammon, problematic customers throughout the years and dogs scratching themselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spicy carbonara 20.11.2025

Very very cold night! Tonight I talk about underrated rhubarb, noodles, cheesecake and the old athletics tv theme tune stuck in my head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Emergency turnout 19.11.2025

A busy night at work, cool damp evening. Tonight I talk about a visit to Starbucks, a pain in the stomach leading to a very upsetting incident, a weird looking sky, mobile phone insurance and soiled bedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New bedding 18.11.2025

Very chilly evening. Tonight I talk about Biscoff biscuits, Monday admin, spiders, electric blankets and hot water bottles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dolphin Frenzy 17.11.2025

Quite a chilly night, Tonight I talk about a lady in an elaborate hat, swimming, gay wrists and having Tennis elbow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whatever happened to Christian Slater? 16.11.2025

A dry but damp evening. Tonight we look at some CCTV, discuss some of my favourite films, the bookings system, bridge repairs and headaches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Numerical error 14.11.2025

A misty evening with a bit of drizzle. Tonight I talk about a visit to B&M, grab an eggnog latte and discuss my usual Christmas Eve plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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