Chatabix S14 Ep 743 Listener’s Mailbag: Scenery Painters and Memorial Flowers
Nov 28, 2025
In this lively Mailbag discussion, David and Joe celebrate a listener's scenic painter grandfather and laugh over a retiring builder's heartfelt thank-you note. They reminisce about Princess Diana's memorial flowers and compare notes on holiday romances. The duo hilariously tackles absurd story prompts with ChatGPT and shares amusing quips from their listeners. Italian translations and life in the Canary Islands also make an appearance, creating a delightful mix of humor and nostalgia.
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Scenic Painter Granddad Keepsake
- Lindsay wrote a keepsake book for her 88-year-old granddad who was a scenic painter on British film and TV. Joe and David react warmly and invite her to send a copy without breaking the show's rules.
Cameo Went Mainstream
- Cameo now hosts a wide range of celebrities, showing how platforms evolve into mainstream marketplaces. Joe and David feel ambivalent about monetising personalised messages despite the platform's reach.
Builder Thanks Hosts During Breakdown
- Jamie, a builder, wrote in as he was quitting his job while sitting on the floor of an empty house and thanked the hosts for helping him through dark times. Joe and David respond supportively and riff a personalised jingle for him.
