The Mess Around

Obviously we must begin with the elephant in the room . Andrew is still preoccupied with his film and it is now well past "Captain Ahab/White Whale " kinda vibe . So , we must find out how its going ,no matter how predictable is the response . There is some acknowledgement of the toll this is taking at home as Richard asks what Andrew will do to remove some of the enormous "brownie...

A big welcome to the Accidental Listener . This leads to a discussion of stuff that doesn't seem to happen anymore , Sudoku, Vision Boards , Bio-rhythms and the like . Then Line Dancing , which is discussed in more detail than is strictly necessary . Andrew goes on at some length about Billy ray Cyrus - lets just say don't get him to ever write an accurate account of your life . The word...

This episode kicks off with a specific welcome to a listener who is a dog walker . Turns out Andrew was a dog walker too . While describing his operation we realise it was done in his unique style . Richard's partner minded dogs and this gives us the heart-warming stories of Ned the Beagle and Barny the Giant . Somehow walking dogs has recently presented Richard with an etiquette and moral di...

Richard is still in lockdown ,he manages to casually mention it *sigh*. To cheer himself up he asks about Andrews film . The student film is every bit as chaotic as you'd expect . The issue  seems to be mainly the conflict between the film being a group activity and Andrews struggle to work in groups. However you have to admire his grim determination .  The importance of optimism is discussed...

Richard is still in lockdown ,Andrew isn't . As a result Richard hungers for tales of "going out" . Andrew obliges but perhaps could've used his going out time better . one of the places he visits is is a Teppanyaki style restaurant . There is much discussion of that style of eating . Andrew felt he was set up , Richard has a method . Food in general is discussed , Richard was...

In an effort to prove exciting things happen while in lockdown , Richard revealed he's been wearing shorts . Shorts are the discussed at length , Richard is in awe of folk who commit to wearing them all year round in Melbourne . Andrew is suddenly interested when he realises its a challenge although he does have some fears in the shorts department . Possibly looking round for work in a COVID...

The term "off kilter" is revisited . Andrew has done some unasked for  research ( where did he find the time? Shouldn't he be working on his film ?) and his results will astound you. Somehow Richard swings a tale from History in early . This one is all about making the best of a bad situation . We also learn who is  Richard's favourite Viking ( Harald Hardrada) and his surprise...

Out of nowhere Richard is obsessed with the term "off kilter" , mainly he keeps asking if anything is ever "on kilter". A brief mention of sailing allows Richard to share a warning of an event to avoid. Seasickness and the ability to sleep quickly are discussed . Surprisingly there is a link . Richard has a trained and highly developed ability . In the hope of discovering wheth...

Are you in lockdown or not ? Are you even allowed to ask that question ? Suggested rules are discussed. Andrew's life is fraught for many reasons but his choice of new glasses has not helped . It seems the design is incompatible with his head and as a result they come off at critical moments . Richard feels Andrew has no choice but to use the Rubberband of Dorkiness. Andrew however remains un...

Andrew is in lockdown . As he lives in a tall building , Richard  fixates on his lift arrangements .  He's not happy that the doors open directly into the apartment . Andrew tries to reassure him. How is lockdown going for Andrew ? Well, there are some signs of cracking in the elite team he lives with . Mask wearing is covered ,Richard has tried novelty ones and advises against it . Masks are...

Food , particularly take away, is discussed at length . Possibly because Richard is in Lockdown again . Andrew is vegetarian & Richard is fascinated with his late night eating choices .Particularly on the Gold Coast where there is not much ....at all . Venn diagrams feature heavily , Andrew realises he is caught between mocking carnivores and rabid Vegans . Richard is delighted there's an...