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Well today is a very special day as we welcome our second celebrity guest World Champion Snooker Player Cliff Thorburn

Patrick and Martin have a great informal chat to Cliff who now lives back in Canada.

Clifford Charles Devlin Thorburn  (born 16 January 1948) is a Canadian retired professional Snooker player,  Nicknamed "The Grinder" because of his slow, determined style of play.

Cliff won the World Snooker Championship in 1980 defeating Alex Higgins 18–16 in the final.

He is generally recognised as the sport's first world champion from outside the United Kingdom and he remains the only world champion from the Americas.  He was runner-up in two other world championships, losing 21–25 to John Spencer in the 1977 final and 6–18 to Steve Davis in the 1983 final.

At the 1983 tournament, Thorburn became the first player to make a maximum break of 147 in a World Championship match, achieving the feat in his second-round encounter with Terry Griffiths.

Ranked World Number one during the 1981 - 1982 season, Thorburn was the first non-British player to top the snooker world rankings. He won the Invitational Masters in 1983, 1985, and 1986, making him the first player to win the tournament three times and the first to retain the title.

Chris retired from the main professional tour in 1996. Inducted into Canada's Sporting Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Snooker Hall of Fame in 2014, he competed later in his career in Snooker Legends events and on the World Series tour, winning the 2018 Seniors Masters at the Crucible Theatre at age 70. He retired from competitive snooker after the 2022 seniors.

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Last week's Podcast (The Drug Dealer) received the most comments to date and it wasn't about the title, the feedback about the medication and its side effects were amazing and we will be looking at Patrick's drugs and side effects in a future episode.

Today we are pleased to commence our Summer guest list with our first guest, Louise Steggall.

Louise has had the most incredible life experiences when it comes to Cancer both as a Nurse and patient, and tells her story uniquely.

After both her Mother and Father battled with Cancer and finally succumbed she discovers she has a new fight on her hands as she receives a diagnosis of Breast Cancer.

Louise is also a Healthcare Professional and in her time has worked and helped many with Cancer nursing them through diagnosis to end-of-life care.  She tells all about the highs and the lows, the mixed emotions, and how she deals with this daily whilst looking after her family and children.

An honest and frank account of someone who truly has been through it all and believes in a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) is key to helping us cope and survive reminding us that PMA is FREE.

Louise has been and still is involved with Dementia following her mother's diagnosis and she tells us about the Dementia help group she has recently formed locally and runs with great success.

Next week our guest is World Champion Snooker legend Cliff Thorburn.


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#LivingWithIllness
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#SharingIsCaring
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Episode 29

We start the week with Martin and Patrick's date night and a trip to the Theatre to see UK Comedy Legend and TV personality Jimmy Tarbuck (Tarby), how did that go?

John Alfred Tinniswood is the oldest living man today at 111 years born the year the Titanic sank, we find out what his tips are on a long and healthy life.

The Drug Dealer, Both Martin, and Patrick with their different illnesses (Cancer and Heart Disease) have a daily cocktail of regular medication to take, and these drugs can be expensive. 

What are the costs and how do they compare?

What are the possible side effects and does everyone suffer from these in the same way?

This interesting and amusing discussion goes on to explore the side effects and the impact on daily life.  

Martin's Joke of the Week with the bonus of an additional joke from Patrick this week.

Next week our Guests return and the boys tell us who and what to expect.

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Episode 26

It's been over 6 months now since the first released episode of "Who's Tom & Dick" where has that time gone. Today Episode 27 represents the start of our second half of the year.

We look back at Easter and how we celebrate this with our family, a difficult time of the year for Patrick in particular given his love of chocolate and his Heart Disease.

We look back at our "LIVE" presentation at the Sporting Memories Club locally and how that went down, discussing the subject matter and how it was all received.

A new feature this week, Patrick's has been away and came home with two boxes of Jokes for Martin, Patrick and Martin have a Joke to Joke stand-off using randomly selected cards from each joke box.

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#RareCondition
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#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
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#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
#HeartHealth
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#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
#MentalWellness
#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
#LivingWithIllness
#RareDiseaseAwareness
#SharingIsCaring
#MedicalSupport
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#HeartDisease
#PodcastInterview
#HealthTalk
#Empowerment
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Martin & Patrick discuss;

It's Easter (Good Friday) and chocolate is in the air (or is it) as we buy Easter Eggs across the world, how do you eat your "Cadbury's Cream Eggs" (other brands are available). It's a hard time of the year for Patrick as his Easter Egg count has come down considerably since discovering his Heart Disease some 15 years ago.

The boys discuss recent news and include the Princess of Wales in their brief chat.\\

Today's headline subject for discussion is "Statins. What do we know about these drugs, who should be taking them, and for what? Do they cause many side effects as many suggest and is memory loss one of those side effects?

Statins block an enzyme the liver needs to make cholesterol. This causes the liver to remove cholesterol from the blood. While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems, and mental fuzziness in some people.

It is said, that although there are some potential side effects long-term for statins, in most cases, if your doctor has identified you as having high cholesterol and needing a statin, the benefits greatly outweigh the risks.

It's important to know that stopping statins cold turkey, or even gradually, can cause serious health problems and you should talk to your doctor before doing so. 

We review some questions from our listeners and try and assist where we can remember to consult your doctor.

Martin's Joke of the week returns, it's short, it's sweet but is it funny?

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#Surgery
#Podcast
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#MedicalBreakthrough
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#SupportSystem
#HealthcareHeroes
#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
#MentalWellness
#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
#LivingWithIllness
#RareDiseaseAwareness
#SharingIsCaring
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Martin & Patrick Chat,

Martin is currently battling with Stage 4 Lung cancer and is on a very new trial drug called Lorlatinib (details will be posted in our blog). Following Martin's recent CT (Computed Tomography) Scan completed two weeks ago are in, we discuss the findings and Martins's reaction to the results.

We discuss our very first "LIVE" road show presenting to Sudbury Sporting Memories. This is the first time Martin and Patrick have performed live together since 1998 in front of a real-time live audience.

A brief introduction to CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is covered today.

One of our listeners from the USA writes in and tells us his story leading up to and including his recent Heart Attack, the treatment he received, and his family support.

Patrick also discusses how one of his friends has recently been told he will require three stents and the long 3-month wait for his procedure.

Drugs and their names are they necessary?

Martin's Joke of the Week.

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#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
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#LifeLessons
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#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
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#SharingIsCaring
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#PodcastInterview
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Martin & Patrick Chat,

Today I'ts all about Patrick.

We have listened to Martin tell us all about his Cancer in recent episodes but Martin thought that "St Patrick's Day" is tomorrow (March 16th, 2024) there is not a better time to talk to Patrick.

Patrick openly and honestly talks today about the timeline of his two heart attacks 10 years apart, leading up to the event, during the Heart attacks itself, the procedures and stents, and the rehabilitation afterward.

Patrick discusses his drug regime, itemising each one and their uses, not forgetting the side effects associated with these drugs.

Martin asks Patrick a series of questions along the way along with some unassociated questions about his life living with Heart Disease.

You may be surprised to hear this story and some of you may be able to re-late well with the story and his drug regime too.

This week for one week only Patrick gets the "Joke of the week" spot but is it as good or as bad as Martin's you tell us?

About Cancer Research UK 

· Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence, and information. 

· Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. 

· Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years. 

· Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK wants to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034. 

· Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors, and nurses. 

· Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. 

· For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 0300 123 1022 or visit 

www.cancerresearchuk.org.

About Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 

· Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is an inspiring series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids events that raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding life-saving research. 

· Money raised through Race for Life events funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer. including bowel cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers, and leukemia. 

· Find out more and sign up at  www.raceforlife.org 

Martins Joke of the week.

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#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
#HeartHealth
#MedicalBreakthrough
#EmotionalJourney
#SupportSystem
#HealthcareHeroes
#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
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#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
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#SharingIsCaring
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Martin & Patrick Chat

What makes up a Normal day?

 Listen to Martin as he tells us what a normal day consists of as he continues with his Stage four lung cancer from the alarm clock to bedtime with his wife Lynnie.

The photo shoot, Patrick and Martin tell us all about the Photoshoot with Cancer Research UK as they Launch "Run For Life 2024"

About Cancer Research UK 

· Cancer Research UK is the world’s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence, and information. 

· Cancer Research UK’s pioneering work in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of lives. 

· Cancer Research UK has been at the heart of the progress that has already seen survival in the UK double in the last 50 years. 

· Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10 years. Cancer Research UK wants to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 people surviving their cancer by 2034. 

· Cancer Research UK supports research into the prevention and treatment of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors, and nurses. 

· Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK is working towards a world where people can live longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. 

· For further information about Cancer Research UK's work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 0300 123 1022 or visit 

www.cancerresearchuk.org.

About Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 

· Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Standard Life, is an inspiring series of 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy, and Pretty Muddy Kids events that raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer by funding life-saving research. 

· Money raised through Race for Life events funds world-class research to help beat 200 types of cancer. including bowel cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers, and leukemia. 

· Find out more and sign up at  www.raceforlife.org 

Martins Joke of the week.

#HeartTransplant
#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
#HeartHealth
#MedicalBreakthrough
#EmotionalJourney
#SupportSystem
#HealthcareHeroes
#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
#MentalWellness
#HealthAwareness
#InspirationalTalk
#LivingWithIllness
#RareDiseaseAwareness
#SharingIsCaring
#MedicalSupport
#BBCReporter
#HeartDisease
#PodcastInterview
#HealthTalk
#Empowerment
#Wellbeing
#HealthPodcast
#ChronicIllness
#joepasquale

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Following the recent success of "More than Mate's, Martin and Patrick have a good old chinwag and catch up on the past couple of weeks.

The recent Star in the Chair Joe Pasquale, our first celebrity, and how was it interviewing the legend of comedy in Martin's Kitchen our very own Studio? 

Martin tells us the update on his health, his puffy face, and his visits to his second home at the Hospital, this week he has a visit to the dentist to cope with too.

Patrick has finally been in for his "Stress Test" and we have an update on that, how it went, and what goes on in a standard stress test to check the electrical function of the Heart.

Birthday Party celebrations as Patrick's wife Wendy reaches 60.

Martin this week moves across the border to Suffolk from Norfolk and tells about the stressful move the butterflies, his issues with his Dr, and the resultant drop in health.

Martin's Joke of the week is back.

A round off of today's Podcast.

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#EbsteinsAnomaly
#RareCondition
#HealthJourney
#LifeChangingDiagnosis
#MentalHealth
#Vulnerability
#SelfCompassion
#PostTraumaticGrowth
#MedicalMiracle
#BBCSports
#Inspiration
#Cardiology
#Surgery
#Podcast
#Healthcare
#HeartHealth
#MedicalBreakthrough
#EmotionalJourney
#SupportSystem
#HealthcareHeroes
#PatientStories
#CardiologyCare
#MedicalJourney
#LifeLessons
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#HealthAwareness
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#RareDiseaseAwareness
#SharingIsCaring
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#HealthTalk
#Empowerment
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#HealthPodcast
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Well, Martin has been dreaming of this moment for a very long time, ever since we started the Podcast Martin aimed to interview a Celebrity.

Today is the day Joe came into our Kitchen answered a few questions and provided us with some funny anecdotes, stories, and look into his hectic life in the bright lights of Show business.

Have a listen, thanks Joe you are great.

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