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Jan 29, 2025 Anuvab Pal, a filmmaker and comedian from India, joins the conversation to explore the humorous chaos of contemporary storytelling. They dive into the financial potential of public apologies, vignettes of travel mishaps due to weather, and a satirical look at children's literature. The discussion takes a turn into the realm of social media outrage, examining tech moguls like Elon Musk amidst political tensions. Pal also reflects on youthful disillusionment in democracy, injecting humor into some heavy societal themes.
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Coldplay's Colonial Apology
- Anuvab Pal attended a Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, India, at the world's largest cricket stadium.
- The lead singer apologized for colonialism mid-concert.
Zaltzman's Travel Woes
- Andy Zaltzman recounts his travel struggles during Storm Arwen, including cancelled trains and a tiny car ride.
- He describes the experience as a metaphor for the state of the UK.
First Speeding Ticket
- Walter Arnold was the first person convicted of speeding in the UK in 1896.
- He was fined for going 8 mph, four times the 2 mph speed limit.