On this week's 5 Random Questions, Charles Commins shares why old age is a very specific number, death day duties, tetchy tech takedowns, and more.

Answering the questions this week: Charles Commins

Charles is the host of the award winning It's All Cobblers To Me podcast, founder of podcast production company, Vibrant Sound Media and co-runner of the largest UK podcaster community, MIC's Podcast Club.

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Further reading for this episode

• Podcast Production, Podcast Training & MIC's Podcast Club • MIC media
• Charles Commins | LinkedIn
• The British & Irish Lions
• Really Wild Show, The – Nostalgia Central
• Michaela Strachan
• John Peel | Biography, British DJ, & Radio Presenter | Britannica
• Nick Grimshaw
• Transition day: Top tips for starting a new class or school - BBC Newsround
• WonderWorks Margate – Living, Breathing, Building
• Scalextric - The Home of Slot Cars, Racing Tracks & Accessories
• Hornby UK - Model Railways, Train Sets & Accessories
• Warrington Scoop Podcast on Amazon Music
• The day IKEA opened in Warrington and transformed the homes of a nation - Manchester Evening News

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