Planet Normal Rocket around the Christmas Tree!
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Dec 25, 2025 
This week’s guest is Henry Patten, a British doubles tennis star and Wimbledon champion. He shares insights from his career, including the unique challenges of doubles tennis and the importance of teamwork. Henry reflects on how playing college tennis in the U.S. shaped his approach and commitment to the game. He also discusses his Christmas traditions, including what’s on the table for the holiday feast, and his excitement for defending his title at the upcoming Australian Open. Tune in for a blend of tennis tales and festive cheer!
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Sanctuary From The Political Bubble
- Planet Normal positions itself as a refuge from mainstream political and cultural madness.
- Hosts frame the show as a place for
Woke Culture Still Produces Headlines
- Brighton and Hove Museum proposed diversifying Santa and removing 'naughty or nice' judgement, which hosts ridicule as excessive wokeness.
- Hosts use this to argue woke ideas remain influential despite hopes they were in retreat.
Late-Night Santa Sneaking
- Alison recounts sneaking to leave presents at 2am and the panic when a child wakes and asks "Has he?".
- She uses the memory to lampoon museum proposals to recast Santa.