Round 24 - Fan pick episode! What we do like about the nature

This week the girls take aim at a special fan picked topic being what we do like about the nature.............

Every week one of the girls finds a reason to tell their wonderful listeners about why you should not go into the nature. This week, at the request of a fan, the girls discuss what they like about the nature. 

But first, what were we drinking?

Sarah was drinking Brown Brothers Moscato & Sav

Available from Dan Murphy's

Amy was drinking R Paulazzo Sauvignon Blanc

Available from Naked Wines

Bianca was drinking Grant Burge, League of three - Fiano

Available from BWS

Bianca opened with how this topic got her wishing for a holiday and then she put down the shovel, dusted off her fuzzy tail and got back on topic.

Her favourite thing in "The Nature" is the beach and she gave you listeners some insight into topless bathing.

Balnarring Beach

The View from the top of the Cliff

Bianca's Beautiful hand raised cockatiel - her name was Spice (RIP)

Bianca's fat cat Charlie, sleeping while Spice groomed him

Bianca's Cat Jimmy Before and After the leg amputation

(leg was broken in two places so had to be done, He's perfectly fine!! Just wanted to show how much love Bianca has for the nature)

That time Bianca got to touch the Nature

(FYI Rhino's feel like petting a car tire)

Amy normally spends a good chunk of the episode explaining what she hates about the nature so this episode was completely different for her. For Amy her detest for the nature is not 100% true.

Amy is a vegetarian and tries very hard to protect the environment by recycling and reusing everything she can. In summary, she likes animals (but not too close), nature is a formidable asshole (much like herself), and she likes the positive effect that nature has on her mental health (in short spurts, she still hates camping).

Here are some photos of the animals that inhabit Amy's house

                                                    Ava

                                                Winne (not the murder floof)

    

                                Phoenix (aka murder floof)

Sarah talks about some of her favourite things she likes to do out in the nature such as hiking, camping and going to the beach during a storm much to Amy displeasure. It looks like Sarah might like the nature the most out of the group.

Here are some photos of the last time Sarah went out into the nature.

                                                           Redwood forest, Warburton 

                              And it's time for some pet photo's

                                                                   Alan      

                                      Achilles ( fourth podcast member )

             

                                                                      Lisa

                                                                 Michael

Shout Outs

Recap and gown - never have we seen love for 90s movies which rivals our own. Check these guys out!

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Round 23 - Fan pick episode! In a universe where Tim Burton never existed what happens to the careers of Michael Keaton, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter?

This week the girls take aim at a topic picked by a fan and the girls theorise about what would become of actors like Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp, and Michael Keaton in a universe without Tim Burton...

Ever wondered what would happen to Michael Keaton, Johnny Depp, or Helena Bonham Carter if Tim Burton never existed? Join the girls as they speculate wildly about what would have happened to the careers of these three in a world where Tim Burton never existed.

But first, what were we drinking?

Sarah was drinking Brown Brothers Moscato & sav

Available from Dan Murphy's

Amy was drinking Gudilly Pinot Gris

Available from Naked Wines

Bianca was drinking Hendrick's Midsummer Solstice Gin  

Available from Dan Murphys

This week Amy introduced the topic by giving a background and filmography on Tim Burton. Admittedly the girls have seen a lot of Tim Burton films so safe to say Mr Burton has three fans here.

Amy then discussed what would have become of Michael Keaton without Tim Burton. Michael Keaton has in fact been in a staggering number of films but only four Tim Burton films which arguably didn't have a career-defining effect on him. Amy concluded that Michael Keaton's career would not have suffered greatly.

Sarah swoons over Johnny Depp as she goes through his extensive career and tries to work out where Johnny would be without Mr Burton and what Johnny's career looked like before Mr Burton.

Bianca discussed the effervescent and vivacious Helana Bonham Carter. Helena has starred in 7 Tim Burton films, in a row! From Planet of the Apes through to Dark Shadows. She has often said in interviews that she loved starring in his films because she had a full creative license to act, look and be fully into the character as she wanted. I think because of this fact many believe that Tim Burton discovered her. So what would her career have looked like if he never existed… Well, Helena started acting in 1983 at the age of 17 playing Lucy Honeychurch in A Room with a View (1985). Her early period roles saw her typecast as a virginal "English rose", a label she was uncomfortable with. For her role as Kate Croy in The Wings of the Dove (1997), Bonham Carter received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, and for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in The King's Speech (2010), she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. For her role as children's author Enid Blyton in the BBC Four biographical film Enid (2009), she won the 2010 International Emmy Award for Best Actress and was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress. Looking at her career she has starred in 63 films (Bianca did not count them - just a great gift) if you take away the measly 7 Tim Burton films… that leaves 56 Amazing performances remaining… So in my opinion, if Tim Burton never existed, Helana would have been fine. It would not have hurt her career at all.

Shout Outs

A very special shout out to our listener Insanely Dangerous Retro Podshow who suggested this topic! Keep them rolling in!!

Bianca shouted out Highbrow Drivel specifically their episode on Stars, space, and astronomy with Jenifer Millard & Eve Ellenbogen. Bianca learned so many new things!

Amy gave a shout-out to The Crime Shack Podcast this week. This is a great true-crime podcast!

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Round 22 - Valentines day!

This week the girls take aim at Valentine's day... 

Valentine's day has been widely celebrated in many parts of the world for a very long time. In this episode, the girls discuss some interesting Valentine's traditions as well as some amusing stories and gifts.    

But first, what were we drinking?

Sarah was drinking Serafino Fiano

Available from Dan Murphy's

Amy was drinking Jen Pfeiffer Sauvignon Blanc

Available from Naked Wines

Bianca was drinking Tanqueray Gin and tonic

Available from Dan Murphys

Sarah opens with our topic intro and some background as to who St Valentine was and why we celebrate love on the same day every year.

Sarah then talks about Lupercalia, an ancient Roman festival to ward off evil spirits and infertility, and what it has in common with valentines day. Sarah also tries to give Amy and Bianca some culture but Amy was vaccinated against it as a baby.

She then goes on to steal and talk about the part of Bianca's segment being Korean days for couples and the one day for singles in April. Sorry, Bianca.

Bianca was excited to be the meat in the sandwich this week. She opened the girl's eyes into the day of love around the world.

Here's a sneak peek...

Guatemala

Guatemalan’s take to the streets for El Dia del Carino (the Day of Affection), for the annual Old Love Parade.

Senior citizens dress in feathers and masks for the celebration in Guatemala City.

Amy did not stray from her usual take on the weekly topics and entertained us with some funny valentines day stories and discussed some interesting gift choices. Here are some pictures as promised.

Shout Outs

A very special shout out to our listener Jen who reached out to us on Facebook, thanks, Jen! We appreciate your kind words!

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Round 21 - Murder Downunder

 This week the girls take aim at murder down under... 

Murders, unfortunately, occur all over the globe and have happened since the dawn of man. This week the girls have a crack at true crime and chat about murders committed in their home nation of Australia.  

But first, what were we drinking?

Sarah was drinking Kylie Minogue Rosé 🌹

Available from Dan Murphy's

Amy was drinking  R Paulazzo Rosé

Available from Naked Wines

Bianca was drinking The Vegan Wine Project - Pinot Grigio

Available from Dan Murphys

Bianca introduced tonight's topic with her best crocodile hunter impression (#nailedit). then cracked onto her murderer Francesco Mangione, he was involved in an ice cream turf war (Mr Whippy for those playing at home). He murdered his younger cousin in cold blood with a homemade sword.

Francesco Mangione 

The last picture of the late Danis Guinta

The home-made iron sword

Denis's wife Laura

Amy discussed what is known as the Claremont serial killings named so after the suburbs the victims went missing from. The murders occurred in the late 90s however the offender was only apprehended in 2016 after scientific advancements in the detection of DNA were made. The offender was sentenced approximately one month ago.

*image courtesy of the dailymail.co.uk

Sarah closes the episode with the story of a woman who was a little too good at her job and used those skills to commit one of the most horrifying murders we have heard of and master chef dishes you'll never want to eat.

Shout Outs

Thank you to Danni for choosing Bianca's murderer for this episode... If you are into Twitch, please give her a follow!

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