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On this weeks show we talk about drug use in Bristol. We start by going through some of the local drug stats. Durston discusses his own relationship to drugs and alcohol and draws on Marx’s theory of Alienation (Don’t worry. Its not as dry as it sounds). Finally we talk about how austerity is hitting … Continue reading S3 E4 – Drugs in Bristol: Marx, Austerity and Stats →
On this weeks show we interview BIG friend of the show Noel West. He discusses Anarchism in South Bristol, The Poll Tax Riot, Bristol Riots and Beverly Hills 90210. Also you get to enjoy Noel trying his best not to swear.
This week we had big plans, with TWO guests booked in….However, this didn’t make it. In stead you get a roll of the dice. With me and Dr Dundre shooting from the hip. Basically, we had no content so we did it on the night. With that in mind we cover whats been going on … Continue reading S3 E2 – A roll of the dice →
Intro POW! And we’re back sans Dick Gherkin L. This week Durston and Dr Dundre have a catch up on what they’ve been up to (baby news). They’re also looking for photos of local Christmas houses. Tweet them with the hashtag #christmasworkingclasshero or send them to us on Facebook. Main section This is a large … Continue reading S3 E1 – How should we respond to anti-social behaviour →
Dick says an emotional farewell, Durston and the Doc (mic’d up!) lay on a string of lovely surprises, and then we find time to have one last ding-dong over the Arena, before Dick sails off to pastures new (42 to the bus station, airport flyer, Boarding Gate 6) Love, respect and big thanks to all … Continue reading Dick Gherkins last show – E11 S2 →
Is you is? Or is you aint? Bristolian! What are the rules? Is it in the “eye of beholderl”? A harmless handy handle to talk about a people, or another example of cultural appropriation by THEM LOT? We examine the debate from all angles. Also, a big announcement from Dick….. (no, not that)…. (not that … Continue reading The Great Bristolian Debate – S2 E10 →
THE BATTLE OF PARK STREET SOUVENIR EDITION Apologies for the delay in getting this episode out, there’s this thing called the World Cup happening you see….. We take the show al fresco (Dr Dundry’s garden) to celebrate the beautiful summer, and the gang are full of love, light and laughter. Then we change gear (as … Continue reading The Park St scuffle – S2 E9 →
Show 8 – BRING ON THE HATE! After a sparkling opener full of laughs and love, a gift for Doc & Ms Chew Magna’s baby, and a salute to the Ruby City: the Big Dogs turn the Big Guns on all the Big Targets! They said “Don’t Go There!” WE WENT THERE! The Grand Iftar … Continue reading Multiculturalism & Identity – S2 E8 →
Sherlock Gherkin & Doctor Dundry in “The Case of the Welder’s Glove” (featuring Durston Fletcher as The Mysterious Man in Shorts). As BFOT Fatboid Slim would say “back once again with the renegade masters, Bearpit damagers, Power to the People!” We scrutinise the latest liberal “Circle” jerk, report back on #shitorgas, and generally shoot the … Continue reading Circle and the Bearpit – S2 E7 →
Ep SIX dropped in the mix! A drop of sunshine and the crew have got summer madness, Dick has been enjoying the Big City life, Durston proves he can pull off cis-male pink, and Dr Dundry’s gone primmo. Then we unveil FBWL’s campaign/ quantative research project to call Bristol’s councillors to account as we ask … Continue reading Is your local councillor Shit or Gas? S2 E6 →