Ep13 S1 – Dating in your 30s and 40s – Guest: Aideen McQueen
Dating is the theme for this season finale, and the experience doesn’t get any better in your 30s and 40s. Alex and Siobhan are joined by Irish rising comedy star, Aideen McQueen. They discuss awkward dating stories, the issues with apps, sober dates, and the more philosophical aspects of this necessary evil of modern life.
Plus Siobhan sets Alex a speed-dating challenge. Will he accept? (I mean, probably).
In Sh*t or Miss, Siobhan tells a submitted story that involves a rugby night out and a bed. That surely won't get messy.
Music is by Rich Shillitoe.
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Ep12 S1 – Learning to Ride a Bike in Adulthood
They say you never forget how to ride a bike, but what if you get to adulthood having never learned? Siobhan is one such adult, who never learned to ride a bike as a child and had to do so when she was in her 20s.
Before they get to the cycling discussion, there are about 18 minutes of preamble chat where they discuss comedy gong shows, actual Shakespeare, and listener numbers.
Later on, Alex tells a tale about a horrible holiday in Madeira that involved a 30km mountain bike trek that he thought would be easy when he signed up. How wrong he was. The terrible trip away was capped off with Alex getting a norovirus the day before he flew home. This then leads nicely into a Sh*t or Miss story on a plane. Although perhaps “nicely” doesn’t describe it very well.
Music is by Rich Shillitoe.
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Ep11 S1 – Social Media Uses – Part 2: Grief and Addiction
Grief and screen addiction are two areas covered in this second part of Alex and Siobhan’s discussion about social media, as they delve a little deeper into this fascinating subject.
Warning: This episode features open discussions about death and giving CPR to a parent that some may find distressing. Although perhaps not as distressing who was actually there and administering it.
Siobhan tells how social media has helped her deal with grief, while reluctant-sharer Alex remembers how much nonsense he has in fact shared on his blog over the years as a coping mechanism for the harsh realities of comedy.
The discussion also covers managing screen time and gaming. Alex recalls some worrying changes to his bowel movements caused by gaming, and how Siobhan tries to manage her son’s time on games.
Both also have a related challenge set. Will they follow through with it this time?
Finally, Sh*t or Miss is brought to you courtesy of some Kiwi ingenuity amid a morning bathroom battle with a housemate.
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Ep10 S1 – Social Media Uses – Part 1
Social media is an integral aspect of daily life these days, but how do you manage your use of it properly? Be warned, this episode features some very strong language.
Siobhan describes herself as a social media addict, whereas Alex tries to keep a healthy distance. But doing comedy increasingly requires a social media presence for admin and promo (hello there). How do you strike the right balance for mental health? And when did it stop being fun?
They also discuss their history of social media, all the way back to MySpace (shout out to Tom from MySpace), then Facebook, and that former bird site that Alex used to really like before the dark times.
There is also the first Sh*t or Miss from the bedroom and the subsequent fallout. But was it literal?
Music is by Rich Shillitoe.
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Ep9 S1 – Ross Kemp: The Musical – Guest: Rich Shillitoe
Ross Kemp: The Musical? Yes, it is a real thing that exists - at least partially. In this episode, Alex tells Siobhan how he developed this ridiculous project with his old musician mate from school, Rich Shillitoe, who is the guest of this episode.
Alex had the idea for the musical in 2018 during the Edinburgh Fringe. But it wasn’t until lockdown that Rich got in touch with Alex to see if he wanted to develop it further. We learn about the storyline and the songs that were written, with some played in this episode. In 2024, the project did technically become part of a sold-out run at Edinburgh Fringe and was played at a packed London theatre.
How does this all connect with Justin Hawkins becoming aware of the project? All will be revealed.
Alex and Siobhan also talk with Rich about his experience as a professional musician and what got him started. The three also agree to collaborate on a future Christmas number one. Plus you'll never think about a Pringles tube the same way ever again.
Music is by Rich Shillitoe.
Join comedians Alex Love and Siobhan Dodd in this new anti-lifestyle lifestyle podcast that is all about overcoming challenges in trying circumstances, plus stories about shitting yourself. Each episode will focus on a theme, before taking a high-brow turn as unfortunate incidents involving bowel movements are discussed in great detail.
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