Simon examines the superficiality of Italian politics, while iszi realises it's just an excuse for him to stare at cleavage and bottoms. There's also talk of style, culture, travel and crayons.

This week Simon posits a theory about the decline of bees, while iszi does an awful lot of drugs. It's a heavyweight battle, with the Independent versus the Observer, and there can only be one winner.

Simon and iszi are away, so on the evening after the US election they recorded a chat with Tom Greeves. Tom helped a Congressman run for the Senate in 2004, so naturally he was asked to comment on the US political system, and more importantly, cake.

This week sees an unholy mismatch, as Simon hears tell of the wonders of Washington, and iszi ... well, let's not ruin the surprise.

A random generator this week means that you will listen to one of two episodes - a trick, or a treat. Dare to be scared? Listen away.

There's hate mail to attend to, plus LA burglaries to contend with. Meanwhile iszi seems intent on doing some podcast shopping, while Simon has a fair crack at winning this week. Do keep writing in with your emails, we do read all of them.

A GENTLE WARNING: This week's show has one or two moments that some people may find offensive. So, if you are likely to be offended, please bear this in mind.

Some of the things discussed this week include: global meltdown; glamour models; sex; trousers; Sharia Law; and Indiana Jones' hat. This is the first Supplement ever recorded in the dark, which makes it as good as, if not better, than Formula One.

This is not quite a full episode, because Simon had to take delivery of a new leather sofa, which he has since been unable to leave. We talk about seduction and go over some of your letters.

This week, Simon challenges iszi with a thematic Article or Farcical, before readers' hate mail gets an airing. Plus there's much talk about economic collapse and William Shatner.