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“Which way to point it,” and other safety tips.

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Your charmin ghosts are Danno Sullivan and Clare Sera

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[00:01:21] Local cannon polishing ceremony.

[00:04:13] Cannon polishing techniques.

[00:08:55] Patriotic performance by Lindsay and Woolsey.

[00:10:51] Tour group narrowly avoids cannonball.

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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.

The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.

The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects.  In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.

Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.

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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.

The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.

The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects.  In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.

Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.

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Clare's childhood crush. Danno's childhood calendar.

Much love and many thanks to announcer Moira Quirk.

Claire Serie and Dano, partners at the offices of expertise, engage in a lively and humorous conversation that revolves around their unique scheduling challenges and a new office hire. Dano has inadvertently been using a Chinese New Year calendar, which has thrown off their schedules, while Claire introduces Rachel Churchenhauser, their newly hired office manager and scheduler. Rachel, who comes with noble lineage and a penchant for punctuality akin to a German train system, promises to streamline their operations. Amidst their banter, Claire and Dano discuss the idiosyncrasies of their personal lives, touching on Claire's DUI past and Dano's gambling habits, and how these quirks intersect with their work environment. They also reflect nostalgically on their mutual past connections with the Churchgoer family, humorously considering how such interactions might have originally informed the concept of time. As they plan their next meeting, they decide to align it with the natural rhythms of their world, like the sighting of the Churchgoers, suggesting a lighthearted approach to managing their chaotic office life.

The partners of the Expertise podcast, Claire and Dano, embark on a whimsical discussion that blends personal revelations with business strategies. They explore their unconventional office culture, marked by Claire's drinking boundaries and Dano's gambling limits, and how these personal quirks impact their professional lives. The introduction of Rachel Churchenhauser as a new office manager adds a layer of intrigue and potential order to their chaotic environment. Their dialogue is peppered with cultural references and humorous exchanges, reflecting their open-minded approach to diversity and their reliance on unique organizational tools like bingo cards. The episode captures the essence of their partnership, highlighting both the challenges and the joys of working together.

Takeaways:

• Dano and Claire discuss cultural diversity and inclusion at their office, humorously referring to it as 'offices of DEI.'
• Claire has hired a new office manager named Rachel Churchenhauser to help organize and revamp their systems.
• The conversation reveals Claire's past DUI incident and how it has become a running joke between her and Dano.
• The duo often humorously digress into personal anecdotes, such as Dano's gambling and Claire's crush on Johnny Churchgoer.
• They use unconventional methods like bingo cards and Chinese calendars to keep track of their schedules, adding comedic confusion to the mix.
• The episode humorously portrays the chaotic yet endearing nature of Dano and Claire's partnership in managing the podcast.

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The Goon Show is a British radio comedy programme, originally produced and broadcast by the BBC Home Service from 1951 to 1960, with occasional repeats on the BBC Light Programme. The first series, broadcast from 28 May to 20 September 1951, was titled Crazy People; subsequent series had the title The Goon Show.

The show's chief creator and main writer was Spike Milligan, who performed the series alongside Harry Secombe, Peter Sellers and (for the first two series) Michael Bentine. The scripts mixed ludicrous plots with surreal humour, puns, catchphrases and an array of bizarre sound effects. There were also light music interludes. Some of the later episodes feature electronic effects devised by the fledgling BBC Radiophonic Workshop, many of which were reused by other shows for decades. Many elements of the show satirised contemporary life in 1950s Britain, parodying aspects of show business, commerce, industry, art, politics, diplomacy, the police, the military, education, class structure, literature and film.

The show was released internationally through the BBC Transcription Services (TS). It aired regularly from the 1950s in Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, India, and Canada, although these TS versions were frequently edited to avoid controversial subjects.  In the United States, NBC began broadcasting the programme on its radio network from the mid-1950s.

Subversive and absurdist, The Goon Show exercised a considerable influence on the development of British and American comedy and popular culture. It was cited as a major influence by the Beatles, the American comedy troupe the Firesign Theatre, and the British comedy troupe Monty Python.

The Goon Show - S07 - ESP - Operation Christmas Duff

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The Goon Show - S07 - E25 - The Histories Of Pliny The Elder

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Is Danno’s old phone still bugged by the Communists?

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And our communist, Erin Ash Sullivan.

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