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The Takeout

It's not big or clever but it is the only podcast with a logo featuring a T-Rex about to eat a flying saucer as it beams up a vindaloo curry near London's Big Ben. The Takeout started shortly after an interview on the Talk Radio FM Book Show. Afterwards, I began writing satirical sketches and political commentary from the perspective of a migrant guitarist and sound engineer. A lot of funny things happened over the years, so I decided to share some of them with you. Brace yourself, as we learn what happened to the man with a tin leg, the plastic cow and why Pink Floyd phoned my Grandma. I also play a little guitar on these recordings!

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Episode 8. In this explosive edition, we discover which bully is the greater, Megan or Priti. We share top decorating tips from no.10 for under 200,000. We ask if Mr Potato Head deserves a knighthood more than Nigel Farage and place a call to the COVID hotline. Finally, I reveal what happens when you cancel the musicians for your bingo night.

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Mr. Potato Head

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