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On this episode - Shane discovers the power of the word "Vintage" when added to the front of a description of "any old piece of tat" and Adrian comes away from the gym with a bit more than he bargained for, after standing next to a long haired blonde man.MEPs have voted to reject a proposed overhaul of EU copyright law which had received the support of high-profile musicians like Paul McCartney but given that half of The Beatles got no royalties at all, does the system need and even bigger rethink?And as a 'Bleeding' vegan burger is set to get it's UK supermarket launch next month, we ask who the concept is aimed at, if it could be a success and if there is even a need for synthetic food that imitates meat.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane has spent his week either watching football or giving blood but thankfully, not in equal measure whilst Adrian chooses the height of summer to have a new boiler installed.As a leading UK beauty pageant vows to keep its swimwear round, despite a US equivalent deciding to scrap the event from its competition, we ask if the beauty contest has become a thing of the past or should it stand or fall by it's own popularity.William Hague has asked if Britain should join the many other countries that permit medical-grade marijuana, or even follow Canada and prepare for a regulated legal market. Is he right and what can we learn from areas where it has already been legalised?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane sings the praises of a world cup related ad campaign, which is a good job really because it turns out that he knows one of the people in it and Adrian is torn between tales of trading lettuce related puns with the self appointed 'Mayor Of Balham' and bemoaning the distinct lack of 'Happy 100th' birthday cards.As Airbus warn that it could leave the UK if we exit the European Union single market and customs union without a transition deal, we discuss the future of air travel and look at the context In which the manufacturer is making their claim.The Grammy-nominated artist Akon is planning to build a futuristic city in Senegal and base its entire economy around a new cryptocurrency named after himself. He's already been gifted the land, but is he just daydreaming out loud or could his utopian vision actually work?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian has a bash at flower arranging and Shane, desperately disappointed that the flowers aren't for him, shows off his horticultural plant nurturing skills.As new research claims to show that religious people live on average four years longer than their agnostic and atheist peers, will it count if you lapse in your religious belief's and will any pious bonus years drag?The Royal Mail has banned patriotic postal workers from flying England flags during the World Cup on their delivery vehicles but is this a reasonable request, a case of petty bureaucracy or is our inability to be honest forcing us to hide behind feeble excuses.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane's Squirrel settles down to family life whilst Shane picks out another fine example of casual sexism against men and Adrian bangs out a power chord to accompany his tale of a trip to the theatre.Plogging seems to be the latest craze to sweep the nation and sweep up the nation as they pick litter and jog at the same time but shouldn’t we ensure that we educate people not to drop litter in the first place or are Lycra clad Wombles the answer?As the French are set to pass legislation outlawing mobile phones in schools, we ask if this could work in the UK and reduce pupil distractions and we accidentally discover just how distracting modern life can be.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian gets his information in analogue form after finding a 1980's self improvement book called How to Be A Disc Jockey and Shane discovers that he has been mugged by a local squirrel. As Roseanne Barr is fired by ABC for an insulting tweet aimed at a former presidential aide, what now for social media protocol and the need to tone down the way that we interact.We look back at the characters and methods employed by advertisers of the 1970's and 80's in the light of calls to outlaw child friendly figures that could make unhealthy food more appealing to youngsters.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian talks about how his week has been emulsional but tries to gloss over his roller coaster week decorating while Shane wonders what kind of personality disorder inhabits the mind of children's toy designers.As Irish people vote to repeal their law banning abortion, we ask if this is the sign of a civilized society, an historic day for women's rights or a sad day for the rights of unborn babies.And the British Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson has suggested that Britain’s post-Brexit trade prospects could be bolstered if he had his own Foreign Office plane. Can we afford it or can we afford not to have it?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane recounts the details of his latest trip to the dentist and reveals if it's his teeth that are rattling in that little white box whilst Adrian takes a moment to shamelessly plug his latest mockumentary on the fabulous London podcast (www.londonpodcast.net). Well, it pays to advertise. Also this week, delivery employees at Deliveroo are set to receive a bonus, whilst their self employed counterparts will get nothing. Is it fair that the people at the sharp end of the company won’t get a bonus?And love it or loath it, you probably haven't been able to escape it. This week saw a right royal wedding as Harry and Meghan gave their troth a good old plighting. Will it be Shane or Adrian* that goes all romantic and mushy at the thought of it?*It could be neitherSee the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian heads off to yet another of his swanky cocktail parties but this time he may not be recognised as he dons a Gas Mask and Bowler Hat whilst Shane wonders if he should correct people who think that he is his son's grandfather.The assisted suicide of David Goodall at a swiss clinic this week sparks an interesting debate around choosing the time of your own death, not least because David was 104 years old and not terminally ill.And as the Institute for Public Policy Research suggest that all UK-born citizens should be given £10,000 as a “universal minimum inheritance” when they turn 25, we ask if the idea would ever get off the ground and what it would mean to our ageing population.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian joins the new world economy and trades some of his time for everybody's favourite herbaceous perennial - a nice bit of Rhubarb while Shane struggles to get his new rubber gloves on and off.Whilst the Department of Health are still trying to ascertain exactly how many women missed routine breast cancer screening because of a computer glitch, we ask where we go from here and if clinicians can restore patient confidence.The British bank TSB has spent the last ten days trying to rectify computer problems which have left customers without some key services. How much longer will their account holders suffer, what are the long term PR implications and are politicians helping or hindering the problem?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

Never mind Papa, Adrian's got a brand new bag for his mic stand so that he can take it out in public without fear of ridicule and Shane finally gets his septic tank emptied and learns so much about the subject that he is officially a cesspit bore.Recorded less than twelve hours before the tragic death of Alfie Evans, we discuss whether the British courts have gone too far by telling parents what care their children will be allowed.And as digital clocks will be used in school exam halls because headteachers say that children can't tell the time on analogue ones, we ask if we are failing to teach youngsters the most basic life skills.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian, normally never one to air his dirty laundry in public, takes the opportunity to get his socks and shorts out on display whilst Shane showcases his shopping and fridge repair skills.As British Prime Minister Theresa May comes under further pressure over the impact on the Windrush generation of the government’s immigration policy, we explore if the damage can be repaired and whether racism is responsible.And research suggests that Emoji is the fastest-growing language in history and is ruining young people's English skills. We question whether it is a language and if anything else could be responsible for poor grammar.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane unveils his brand new "on Air" sign but has less luck with his broken "nearly new" garden hose trigger whilst Adrian goes back to unbranded drinking vessels and shows us the literal Banana skin that he metaphorically avoided.Recorded just hours before the joint British / French / US strikes on Syria, we discuss the complexities and brutality of the current conflict in the middle east and the historical echoes that date back to the Iraq conflict and the cold war.And recent research shows that night owls or people who work overnight could have a 10% greater risk of an early death but does this apply to early morning working and could Adrian's work life be harmful to his health?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian gets all 1970's retro with his kitchen roll as orange becomes the new white and shares his experiences of drama at The Harold Pinter Theatre whilst Shane questions the wisdom and efficiency of UK Border control and in the best traditions of fellow Brummies UB40, comes home to find a rat in his kitchen.As a 78 year old man, Richard Osborn-Brooks is told that he will not face charges for stabbing a man that he believed was burgling his home, we ask if the law is good enough to protect the home owner.And figures have been released that purport to show a gender pay gap but is it as cut and dried as it seems?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane's in Spain, he got there mainly on a plane and brings us up to speed with the Spanish Easter festival Semana Santa and roadside prostitution, whilst Adrian relives some of the finer moments from his burgeoning Katie Boyle tribute act.Following the Mallorcan rapper Josep Miquel Arenas Beltrán, stage name Valtonyc, being sentenced to three and a half years in prison over the content of his song lyrics, we ask if this could be another step in the erosion of freedom of speech.And as the Australian cricket team head home in shame after being caught ball tampering, we discuss ethics in sport, why you would cheat in front of thirty TV cameras and if your pants are really the best place to keep sandpaper.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian brings along his double hemi-sphered mystery object so that we can have a guess what it is (once he's given it a wipe down) and Shane rediscovers his childhood asthma, some 40 years later.As whistleblowers reveal that personal information from over 50 million Facebook users was sold to data analysis company Cambridge Analytica we discuss the implications for ordinary users and ask if there should be an expectation that you have control of anything that you've put in the public domain.In the week that saw the International Day of Happiness, Britons say there's little to smile about because of the weather, rudeness, queues and litter. So will Adrian and Shane be glass half full or glass half empty?See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Shane gets a brief look into the future as he helps his dad move into retirement sheltered accommodation and Adrian wonders if you can ever get used to a regular early work start.Two weeks on from the attempted assassination of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter and the subsequent glimpse into the world of espionage, will life ever be the same again, will we ever be as trusting and will the west's relationship with Russia continue to decline? We delve into the UK inflation basket to find out what's in and what's out and how modern life is changing. We'll be nibbling Quiche instead of Pork Pie, having a Soft play session instead of a Bottle of lager in a nightclub and someone seems keen on a full leg wax but you'll have to listen to find out which one.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - As snow grips parts of the UK, an Englishman's thoughts turn to the weather and Adrian tells tales of staying in hotels to be close to work and wandering around M&S looking for his undercrackers whilst Shane recounts his first rural snow fall, deftly dealt with by the farming community.Lots of worrying news from the high street this week as we discuss the fortunes and misfortunes of retail big boys Maplin, Toys R Us, Prezzo and Marks & Spencer and ask if societal habits are changing the face of shopping.And as we become set to see 26 variations of the 10 pence piece (one for each letter of the alphabet) we ask if constant currency changes are necessary and do we get it right when choosing who or what our money commemorates.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Despite Adrian struggling to remember what he did this week and them both running out of time before Shane could tell us what he did, they still manage to cover train spotting, the north and south. Peter Sellers, the state of British comedy and Adrian's dad's artistic talent.Also this week, as a police officer is hauled before a disciplinary committee accused of stealing a colleagues biscuits and a woman is fined £120 for leaving a nasty note on an ambulance windscreen, we ask if we are becoming too sensitive.And as charities continue to be in the news and under the spotlight for the poor behaviour of their representatives, we explore if these organisations and their executives are transparent enough to satisfy their donors.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k

On this episode - Adrian is torn between telling us about his latest showbiz party and his new mobile phone, so does both and Shane finally qualifies for a special parking space only to find that they get snaffled by people who shouldn’t park in them.As research shows that using certain cleaning products around the house is as bad for women's lungs as smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day, we ask what alternatives we have and are there other household items that can make us feel unwell.And as social media has a melt down about the announcement that Tom Daley is to become a parent, we discuss some of the issues that are getting people hot under the collar.See the video here: http://bit.ly/2z0P93k