In a preview of August's second Britainology episode, we speak with Aberdeen-based musician Elijah Fynmore about the moments in UK life when you're allowed to--or expected to--break into song. What is the deal with Sweet Caroline? What is the deal with Irish folk ballads about utterly obliterating British Army Land Rovers? All this and more, in this episode.

Get the full episode on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/britainology-44-70969449

Also, check out two premium Britainology episodes that we've unlocked to the $5 tier--the first is our take on EASTERN PROMISES and the Russian community in London, featuring Olga Koch: https://www.patreon.com/posts/britainology-29-60399655 and the second is our take on the 2000s UK reality TV show ROAD WARS, in which the British cops don't even hide how bored they are: https://www.patreon.com/posts/britainology-32-62694301

We also have two Britainology episodes unlocked to the free feed! They are: our take on the concept of poshness, featuring friend of the show and original TF cohost Charlie Palmer https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/unlocked-britainology-18-poshness-feat-charlie-palmer/ and a special segment with Riley on the topic of how the City of London itself is a niche legal environment for financial crimes: https://trashfuturepodcast.podbean.com/e/unlocked-britainology-19-the-city-of-london-feat-riley-quinn/

If you’re looking for a UK strike fund to donate to, here’s one we’ve supported: https://www.rmt.org.uk/about/national-dispute-fund/

*AUSTRALIA ALERT* We are going to tour Australia in November, and there are tickets available for shows in Sydney: https://musicboozeco.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/3213de46-cef7-49c4-abcb-c9bdf4bcb61f and Brisbane https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/trashfuture-live-in-brisbane-additional-show-tickets-396915263237 and Canberra: https://au.patronbase.com/_StreetTheatre/Productions/TFLP/Performances

*WEB DESIGN ALERT* Tom Allen is a friend of the show (and the designer behind our website). If you need web design help, reach out to him here:  https://www.tomallen.media/

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