Season 3.8 - From Banter to Russell Brand: A Journey Through Hair Care, Controversies, the Cosmos and Only Fools and Horses

Only Slightly Drunk

Get ready for a wild ride through an array of topics, from the intimate to the astronomical, and even the controversial. With a promise of laughter and learning, your hosts Robbo, Johnny and Logan take you on a unpdrecitable but amusing journey.
From insights into Johnny's hair care regime and Robbo's new voiceover career, to our sad story of the fallen necklace beads, it's a fun-filled first portion.
The episode takes a slightly more serious turn as we lend our voices to some current affairs. We discuss the controversy surrounding Rep. Lauren Boebert, in a conversation that sheds light on the double standards of behavior for politicians and the power dynamics in play.
We talk about Russell Brand - NOT whether he's guilty or not, time will tell about that, and no doubt we will have plenty to say as time goes on - but we explore why people have been so quick to take sides, even at this stage of limited information, and the difficulties of ensuring a fair trial amidst the whirlwind of public opinion, particularly when it's fueled by social media.
We also confront the daunting issue of sexual assault, the courage it takes to report it, and societal attitudes towards it. We reflect on the impact of fame on people's willingness to come forward and seek justice, a topic that's all the more pertinent in the wake of high-profile cases in the entertainment industry.
Finally, it's Bollocks or Not and this week, both Johnny and Robbo get to chose their "Home" subject and "Away", subject. Both of them have to answer questions on each others Home subject as well as their own.
It's Only Fools and Horses for Johnny as he and Robbo have to decide whether we ever know Trigger's real name, did John Sullivan actually appear in an episode, and what was the name of the watch that made the Trotters millionaires?
Then we journey to the stars, exploring the fascinating realm of space and astronomy as per Robbo's home choice. We challenge Johnny and Robbo with trivia about our solar system, discovering facts about planets and their orbits. Learn about the lemon-shaped moon, the peculiar smell of the Milky Way, and the theory of white holes.
It's an episode that brings together a blend of fun, serious discussion, the joys of Hooky Street and cosmic exploration. Whether you're looking for light-hearted banter, thoughtful discussions on societal issues, or a trip through the cosmos, we've got it all.
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Intro track "Better Than That" copyright Sub-Radio. Used with permission.
"Better Than That" copyright Sub-Radio, used with permission.

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Capítulos

1. Season 3.8 - From Banter to Russell Brand: A Journey Through Hair Care, Controversies, the Cosmos and Only Fools and Horses (00:00:00)

2. Intro, Johnny's hair and Robbo's necklace beads (00:00:19)

3. Controversy Surrounding Congresswoman and Russell Brand (00:12:10)

4. Media Influence in Jury Selection (00:18:40)

5. Sexual Assault Allegations and Societal Attitudes (00:22:56)

6. B*llocks or Not - Home and Away (00:33:07)

7. Three reasons why Pluto isn't a planet. Sorry, one reason. (00:58:19)