What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O'Doherty WDWDY #25: Why are you telling me off?
Jun 18, 2025
Join the hosts as they delve into the quirky world of interpersonal communication, exploring the psychology of criticism and its effects on relationships. Laugh along with their antics, like power washing and unexpected anecdotes that slide into the conversation. They touch on humorous cultural misunderstandings and the trials of online shopping, including chatbot mishaps. Plus, hear about their podcast’s surprising global reach and the entertaining chaos of changing routines, all wrapped in lighthearted banter!
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David O'Doherty's Football Tales
- David O'Doherty shared how his amateur football team plays with humor, bending rules but maintaining respect.
- He recounted being booked twice for minor acts, including a heated but polite exchange about an accusation of racism.
Josie Long's Burial Joke
- Josie Long joked about being buried with a Mesopotamian helmet and a Mark I iPad to mystify future archaeologists.
- This highlights how artifacts can confuse interpretations of history and archaeological knowledge.
Flatulence as Historic Chronicle
- Max Rushden humorously discussed flatulence with a listener comparing him to Samuel Pepys.
- The podcast's candid approach about mundane bodily functions entertains and engages listeners.