AIBU? Podcast

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In this episode, comedian Nick Helm joins Lucy and Aasmah to give some, often furious, adjudications on a series of AIBU? threads, while also managing to bring Nick Knowles into the proceedings, somehow. Our hosts also have the customary rifle through the classics section and delight in some of the terrible excuses people have received over the years (when we say 'excuses', we mean 'porkies'). This includes the time someone was late for work because their hamster was 'having a lie-in'. 

They also empathise with the nightmare that is seemingly sentient household goods that know exactly how to send us into a tailspin of rage, and read some, frankly, eye-watering stories of home beauty disasters. Apparently, there were A LOT of women walking around with egg in their hair as teenagers.

Be warned, this episode gets a bit sweary, so maybe not a listen for the school run.

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In this sneak peek of episode eight, guest Nick Helm gives a most definitive verdict on food in the cinema. Plus, Lucy and Aasmah have the time of their lives looking through an AIBU? thread chock-full of the worst excuses they've ever heard, and despair over users' so called 'time-saving devices' (that definitely have it in for them).

Tune in to the full episode, out next week. 

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In this episode, Aasmah and Lucy inspect more classic AIBU? threads and celebrate some fantastic creative writing by its users, as they imagine what the forum would look like in the hands of their children. Here's a hint: it's utter carnage.

We also hear some Trip Advisor reviews that would make you fear for the future of humankind if they weren’t so funny. And comedian and writer Angela Barnes provides some top class A-List adjudication and shares her healthy interest in nuclear bunkers. 

Probably not suitable for the kids, as there's some adult content. 

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In this episode, Lucy and Aasmah relive some classic threads from AIBU's bountiful history. 

In doing so, they explore the man-flu phenomenon - specifically the noise made by Aasmah's husband to garner sympathy (spoiler alert: it doesn't work). The duo also reminisce about the time a wedding guest was asked for more money by a disgruntled bride, which led to the birth of the legendary Mumsnet catch phrase 'Cancel the cheque!'. Lucy finds out that her opinion may not be popular when it comes to the giving of pocket money, and this week's A-List Adjudicator is comedian Grainne McGuire, who provides some definitive answers about false teeth, ironing boards and where to go on a day out. 

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Oh good grief, how long is this going to go on for? In today's episode Lucy and Aasmah discuss what happened when someone on the forum asked: AIBU? to ask what you could say in both a traffic jam AND during sex? Needless to say, there are hilarious results which are definitely not for ears of the young and innocent variety.

The thread about spirit animals also came under tough scrutiny and our hosts compared themselves to an over enthusiastic puppy and an angry parrot - you decide which is which. This episode's A-list adjudicator comes in the form of comic Lou Sanders, who proves herself to be the epitome of levelheadedness, even when not offered an alternative to dairy - which, in this day and age, is no mean feat.

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In this episode; Lucy and Aasmah empathise with parents whose children ask the kind of questions that leave us speechless. From an interrogation about pin the tail on the donkey, to a request to actually see how babies are made, - you'll be laughing and cringing all at once. 

A thread about ridiculous rules at work made Lucy's blood boil and it just goes to show that the vast number of bosses shouldn't be in charge of other humans. 

Also, comedian and Bake Off maverick James Acaster gives his answer to the hottest questions as he takes up the mantle of A-List Adjudicator of the week - just don't ask him to help plan your wedding. 

This episode probably isn't appropriate for children, as there's a bit of fruity content and language - so maybe not for the school run! 

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In this episode Lucy and Aasmah take a trip down memory lane with legendary kid’s TV presenter Johnny Ball, who thinks people should be allowed to do whatever they want in their own home - a philosophy shared by Aasmah's neighbours - just pull the blind down! We also hear about Lucy's neighbour’s annoying chain.... ggrrrrrr.

We hear all about some of the

forum user’s hilarious annoyances perpetrated by others and the soberer subject

of school gate cliques and hierarchy is discussed. 

 Also, let us know in

the comments below who you would like to see as A-List Adjudicator of the week!

Get involved in the discussion HERE: 

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable 

AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin 

https://silentpooldistillers.com 

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Lucy and Aasmah are back and thanks to the forum users have some new ideas on how to resign from a job, specifically when it can satisfy petty grievances... printing your boss' calendar of intimate appointments is the current favourite. 

We find out that Aasmah is actually posh, whilst Lucy isn't as posh as she thought she was and journalist, Tim Dowling is on-hand to give his definitive answers to some classic AIBU? threads, such as; sheep, curtains and whether £60 is a lot of money for a bra.

AND we also find out which age you should buy the mattress that will 'see you out' ... gulp. 

Get involved HERE: 

https://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/am_i_being_unreasonable 

AIBU Podcast, in association with Silent Pool Gin 

https://silentpooldistillers.com 

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