The Slump returns with all the issues you need to fill your day, including the worst examples of sex in literature, why cat food ads can be unexpectedly sexy, and the Kickstarter to make a big explosion (Explosions for Peace) is now live!

The Slump podcast returns (slightly later than usual, as Dan was ill), for another dose of silly and mostly inconsequential talking. There's talk of barbers, there's talk of explosions, there's even talk about Ronan Keating, but only in a disparaging sense, so don't worry too much.

The Slump returns to fill your life with important news. Ok, no proper news, but important stuff; Dan believes he's found the ultimate Vedder, and the team have had a plan for a great new kickstarter campaign to make everyone happy forever.

This week, Dan and the team update The Museum of Vedders, there's a quiz involving racehorses and beer, and we revisit a tune from the 90s that could be instrumental in the love life of a particular member of the team...

Any fool with a microphone can do a radio show from a studio, but it takes a very different kind of fool to do one from a store cupboard in the basement of a radio station. And the Slump are those very fools, so grab a stolen can of carbonated drink from the shelf, and fill your ears with silly. The Slump is here for you.

The Slump has been squeezed into this podcast for your listening enjoyment. In fact, it's been squeezed so much, you might notice it even sounds a bit different this week. Actually, that's because Dan and the team were in a new studio, but don't worry- all the usual nonsense is here in full.

This week on The Slump the team are all back together and they're all giddy as a result. Hear them talk all manner of things, including Ian's new favourite genre, Brendan's (almost) celebrity spot, Owen's suggestions for dealing with Dan's nuicance postman, and Dan does some talking too.

The Slump is back to tackle more of life's big issues- why would you allow a stranger to wake you up via your smartphone? Why don't TV companies make Dan's idea for a great new show? And what can Owen suggest to stop his postman dropping rubber bands everywhere?

Dan and Ian get down to business with some gritty, hard-hitting chat on technology, ways of coping with insect bites, and a discovery of a tune that will help keep you happy. Forever. Listen now and listen good. Or, just start listening and drift off for a bit and return later, it's up to you.

Phew, half way through September already eh? Where do the days go etc? Who cares, that's not why I'm here- no, I'm here to tell you that this week on The Slump, we have a new topic for Owen to report on, some wonderful online reviews, and a thorough critique of some lyrics in songs that make no sense.