In this discussion, Tom Wilkinson, host of the Thinking in English Grammar podcast, dives into the past perfect continuous tense using the 2008 financial crisis as a fascinating backdrop. He delves into how irresponsible banking practices led to the collapse, making grammar lessons engaging through this historical lens. The episode also highlights Michael Burry, the analyst who predicted the crisis years in advance, tying together the lessons of finance and language in a compelling narrative.