I Don't Like Mondays

Personally, I think that once every four months is more than enough for a podcast. If you slow it down enough so it sounds like some sort of eerie whalesong, or the kind of strange signal that would be picked up from space by a radar dish in the opening minutes of a horror movie, you can absolutely make it last a quarter. Like an everlasting gobstopper for the ears. What a concept.

In this episode, we explore the magical human ability to breathe life into an inanimate object by drawing a face on it and making it waggle about, thanks to Guy taking a puppetry class. This obviously leads on to a discussion about the human experience, and the importance of art to shine a light in the darkness, and how that light can signal that we're not alone. Also featured is the importance of friction, the inherent ontological evil of generative AI, and how cranks and freaks can tip the scales of discourse by having nothing better to do than email their MP about a load of old toss. Plus we introduce the concept of a government-mandated clown class to solve the world's ills.

You know. Like a Garfield podcast would.

GOODNESS it's been a while, hasn't it? Months! Unless you're catching up on this at some point in the future, in which case no time has passed at all, but I think it's obvious that we're not talking to you, here. Welcome in, though. We hope you stick around.

In today's episode, chronic pain is discussed, modern mimics are litigated, best bugs are decided, and Guy runs through the house yelling a bit. Garfield!

October 19, 1978

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Pibbly pobbles, poderinos. Today, Guy has broken a camera, Cat is in The Pit, asshole fae stole Guy's voice, and Godzilla had a bit of a yamp about the place.

Content note for the beginning and the end of this episode - the strip itself is a bit, you know, suicide-y. Classic Garfield, you zany pusscat!

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October 18, 1978

Yabba-Dabba-Garfield, listenerinos, here we are again with another delicious bite of the podcast pie.

Today we talk at length about Cat's tentative first steps in Having ADHD, as well as her experience taking medication for it for the first time. We talk a lot about the malevolent universe, the betrayal of trying to do something, and Guy's Litany Against Wives.

Also, content warning for suicide. Not due to us, this time, but instead the comic. Weirdly dark, Davis. Weirdly dark.

October 17, 1978

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Let's be honest, it's been a while, hasn't it? Basically a series of mental collapses and surprising diagnoses have meant that both of us have effectively been large, floppy lumps over the winter period.

However: things have improved! Mainly because Guy bought a milk-frother and now we can have hot chocolate practically on tap.

Oh, also, Cat had a life-changing diagnosis of the brain (lol welcome to the club).

October 16, 1978

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This week, we discuss how to deal with The Fash, what a good sherbert is, strike ettiquette, and the terrifyingly American concept of Pixar's Cars. Also a Garfield that, for some reason, breaks through Cat's steely exterior and causes genuine psychic agony. THAT'S PODCASTING, HECTOR!

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October 15, 1978

Aye up, you lot. We've been, once again, busy and ill in equal measure, but now we're back and firing on at least one cylinder and ready to talk about that big old ball of cat: Penn & Teller.

This episode, a kitten climbs on both Guy and Cat, wizards have been witnessed, tattoos have been had, Guy made a game, and we discuss the concept of internal validation, rather than being a constant void of neediness that both craves and resents praise, and also can be neither filled nor satisfied. It's great.

Also, for a change, the comic is rather sweet.

Guy's game: brainmage.itch.io/i-will-strangle-a-horse

October 14, 1978

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New Episode, new you. Possibly the same you. Or maybe there IS something different about you. Have you done your hair? It looks great!

Today, Guy and Cat discuss which McDonald's creature we could take in a fight, Guy definitely doesn't encourage you to steal contruction machinery, and a tank gets chronoshifted into the ocean. Garfield!

October 13, 1978

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Lovely stuff, this podcasting lark. This week, Guy and Cat talk about Garfield through the ages, nervous animals, and postmodern discourse. Also there's Garfield, and a whippet asks you to listen.

October 12, 1978

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It's been a minute since we last spoke! Well, what have you missed? Let's see...Guy and Cat have a new cat, Guy has a new autism, and Cat has the limits of her patience tested by her delightful husband who is always a joy to be around. Also, a comic.

11/10/1978

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