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First up this week, Marty Boffkin gives us some intel on Jim Broadbent and his drug problem. The boys think that gardening and a different drug might solve his problems?! Then it's another A-Z, and John is talking all about memory. Barrett does his best to derail proceedings by talking about bodily functions, but we get back on track eventually. Up last, a boiler repair man needs help escaping a rabid dog. Can we help him? I hope so!

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Let's 'Analyze That!' on The Shining first! The boys discuss the film, madness, and what things might make them go crazy! There's a bit of a problem though, and it's that Barrett might not have done his homework. Then we get a Brain News from...Barrett?! This can't be right! He tells us of men in the Russian tundra who have been growing brains. This almost sounds too weird to be true... And finally it's a Roleplay Problem in which a pencil museum worker wants to sabotage his colleague's chance of promotion. If you've heard of 'enemies to lovers' you might just enjoy this one.

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What a weird mix of problems we have this week! First up in a Featured Problem, we have a man who's been summoned by the council for not repaying a loan. The odd thing is, we don't know who the problem is from. Maybe something strange is afoot. Then, an A-Z of Brains involving some very specific research on monkeys. This turns out to be a feature where the boys ask some very strange, and borderline inappropriate, questions. Finally it's another Roleplay Problem, where we help Morgan the Vaseline addict wean himself off the slippery substance.

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Why has Barrett been sleeping in a bin? Listen and find out, before we move on to this week's main events! John fills us in on the first ever man-to-cow brain transplant, and also tells us what he'd do in a cow's body. Then Marty Boffkin asks us to help Elon Musk sort his pungent aroma. Finally, a man phones in who keeps getting hypnotised by his grandfather clock. I bet there's a pesky kid going to cause trouble as well. Enjoy!

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This week we're interrupted by an EMERGENCY PROBLEM from a fisherman who has bad fish and two sons in danger. What are the guys going to do to help him? Let's hope the connection holds up in the storm. Then a slightly calmer segment, in which Mango talks us through Brain Juice, a mysterious but important liquid. Finally we round out the podcast with a Featured Problem about someone's milky clothes. You'll have to listen to hear how the hell that happened, and what's to be done about it!

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Barrett and John return this week to discuss all manner of brain things. Barrett has been gorgewalking, which is very impressively considering his festering arm! John starts today's proceedings with a celebrity problem, this time from everyone's favourite hunk, Dwayne Johnson. The Rock has been method acting recently, and seems to have blurred the lines between fact and fiction. Barrett has a special guest for this week's roleplay, a boring busman named Ronnie. Try and stay awake as John attempts to make this man a little bit more interesting. Finally, John has a hot story from Margate. Apparantly, a big brain guru is opening the first ever Brain Gym, where people can work out their most important organ. Is it any good? You'll have to tune in to hear John's review!

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John's had a riveting week and tells us all about it, and Barrett shows off his new tattoo. Another round of Quickfire this week, so let's see who wins! Or maybe they'll draw again and it'll be a bit rubbish... Dr Mango gives us the rundown on insomnia, and tips are given on how to sleep better. Then it's time to analyze Mr Mark Zuckerberg, brainy technology extraordinaire!

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Barrett returns this week with stories from San Francisco! John has some interesting insights from his recent Twitch livestream. Then, the boys talk about Ed Miliband's new endeavour: Ed's Shed. Can they help Ed sell more construction hardware to the masses from the confines of a shed? John meets the Second Coming: Herman Banghead, whose sole method of preaching is through the power of the rave. Finally John teaches us about comatose patients who wake up speaking different languages. How is this possible? There's only one way to find out: listen!

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Mango's going solo this week, as Barrett is out of town and out of country! After he's caught you all up on his riveting week, Dr Mango gets into reading some of his wonderful book 'How to Be Your Best (Brain).' Then we have another A-Z of Brains, this week looking at Hormones, a very versatile chemical group. Reviews of our show are then shown off, and John finishes this week's episode by sharing some of his favourite brains from history. Barrett will return, in Episode 69!

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Sydney De Coco is a penguin brain expert and is interviewed this week by...Dr John Mango?! That's right, we're switching things up a little bit folks. Then we have a ruddy good Roleplay Problem and Barrett helps out party-goer Joss, who may or may not be a little unhinged. I really hope Mr Coldyron doesn't tip him over the edge. Then in another slight twist, Barrett does this week's Brain News, but is he actually prepared? Well, either way, he talks about The Neuralyzer, but John isn't so sure that's a real thing...