Yalla Habibi

Trigger warning for sensitive topics including gender bias and violence.

We’re diving into some heavy but eye-opening stuff this week, starting with Lewis Capaldi’s surprise Glastonbury set that wasn’t just a show but a powerful spotlight on Tourette’s. We unpack some wild gender bias facts you won’t believe, like why testing pads with blood is only a recent thing and why cold plunges might actually be a no-go for women. Plus, a deep dive into the Yorkshire Ripper case reveals how society’s ugly misogyny delayed justice, and we break down the Bechdel Test to show just how skewed storytelling still is. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we get an update on the strange story of Donald Eugene Miller Jr., a man who is alive but legally dead. Meanwhile, “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” shines a light on why 2 cities in the Netherlands are spending €100,000 on 500 mini staircases on the canals, this is a real heartwarmer. 

Scott WTF of the Week 🧟 Update on Donald Eugene Miller Jr., Dead or Alive 

📅 Tuesday 12th July 2025 🔗https://www.hngn.com/articles/14531/20131010/living-man-declared-legally-dead-eyes-law-ohio-judge-calls-case-strange-situation.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🐾 Tiny Staircases Save Cats from Dutch Canals

📅 Wednesday 10th July 2025🔗 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dutch-cities-are-building-these-tiny-staircases-to-help-cats-exit-their-canals/

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Huge thanks to all of you for making our last two episodes the most-played ever. This week we owe Albania an apology as Tirana completely changed our tune with flavour, a warmer vibe, and something—anything—beyond pizza, pasta and burgers. We unpack the chaotic rise and sudden clampdown of marijuana in Thailand where a legal loophole sparked the rapid growth of a thriving marijuana market. “Scott’s WTF of the Week” takes us into a bizarre real-life legal paradox from Ohio where someone is considered legally dead while very much alive and “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” spotlights a historic win that’s all about grit, legacy, and a broken bone that didn’t stop a champion.

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Scott and Shelby have officially landed back in the UK, wrapping up this chapter of their travel journey, and wow, it’s been a ride. From navigating Albania’s surprisingly limited food scene (how many burgers, pizzas, and pastas can one country serve?) to accidentally offending a beach bar owner for “walking into his home”… yes, that actually happened. They dive into culture shock, culinary monotony, and questionable coastal etiquette. Plus in “Scott’s WTF of the Week,” a blow-up doll prompts a full-scale emergency rescue, whilst in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only”, our hearts are warmed by a heroic dog that braves the wilds of Alaska. The episode wraps up with the “Travel Segment,” where Scott and Shelby share their favourite and least favourite things about their recent travels to Albania.

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Scott and Shelby dive headfirst into the Liver King meltdown, from his Joe Rogan beef to that Netflix documentary that makes you wonder if even his own family buys the act, sparring over shady business ethics and whether he is truly a bad guy or just another casualty of fame. Things heat up over steroids as they unpack why some people get crucified for it while others skate by, with Shelby’s vegan lens ripping apart the holes in his primal philosophy and Scott digging into what pressures might have pushed him to the edge. They zoom out to question why so many people preach values they can’t fully live by, from meat lovers squeamish about slaughter to activists struggling under the weight of full-time conviction. This week in “Scott’s WTF of the Week,” they break down the misadventure of a kid who decided to climb right into a claw machine, while “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” highlights the record-breaking year for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Finally, in the “Travel Segment,” they dish on Montenegro’s highs and lows and share raw first impressions of Albania.

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If you are a fan of slasher movies this is the episode for you. We spent this episode diving into Shelby’s lifelong obsession with slasher movies, and her almost supernatural ability to unmask the killer inside the first 20 minutes. She breaks down the costume cues and trope trackers that helped her nail every slasher movie you can think off. Most recently cracking Copycat and Happy Death Day, but most impressively how she has again and again unmasked the killer in every Scream movie. Finally, in “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we dig into a TSA scanner fiasco triggered by nothing more than sweat, whilst in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” meet the courageous mum who beat the odds, as we celebrate a groundbreaking womb transplant success.

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Podcast SEO specialist shares “Yalla Habibi” podcast keyword rankings, Scott’s not happy, whilst Shelby is soaring. Scott opens up about leaving his job and reveals an exciting trip he’s planning this weekend to clear his head. We share Shelby’s big fitness achievement, a draining hike up to Kotor’s fortress, while many couples lost their cool with each other in the scorching heat along the way. We recount our boat tour that nearly capsized in gale‑force winds and experience with a dodgy tour operator. We also learn about the trending "Manu", and a Mussolini concentration camp turned five‑star resort. Finally in, “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we dive into how an ancient pharaoh’s curse might actually hold the key to a groundbreaking cure. While in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we shine a light on the Swiss doctors who are prescribing museum and art gallery visits.

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We never thought a simple bus ride could become an international fiasco until our ticket man insisted on paper tickets only, a passenger gave off full-on predator vibes, and we were crammed into a tiny luggage-jammed mini bus looping through rural Albania. We salute a midnight hero Emre the Turkish taxi ninja who literally sprinted our bags across apartment blocks. In our “Travel Segment” we’ll share our favourite and least favourite thing about Kosovo and our unfiltered first impressions of Montenegro. Plus an exclusive sneak peek at our AI-co-created theme tune. One of us gets heated at our Van Gogh-themed accommodation. Finally, “Scott WTF of the Week” shares the odd fix to your tech neck, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” a heroic four-year-old puts us all to shame.

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Delays, lost luggage, and Airbnb headaches at 4am sets the scene before we take a darker turn. We share what it was really like to be caught in a live conflict in Jordan, with missiles overhead and panic setting in as we scrambled to get out. We open up about the shock, the fear, and the strange calm that followed. Then we lighten the mood with our "Travel Segment" where we share our favorite and least favorite moments from Jordan and first impressions of Kosovo’s surprising warmth. Oh, and stick around for “Scott WTF of the Week” when nearly 700 false emergency alerts have police scrambling, the reality behind it will have you in stitches. Plus, “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” brings a story about kindness and justice that might just restore your faith in humanity.

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Shelby unleashes her fury on Brewgooder’s Guava Lager; spoiler it tastes about as exciting as a flat Carling. We wish we where professional alcohol testers, yes that is a real job, then blow your mind with the sneaky truth behind advertisements on lorries; you will never look at trucks the same way again. Plus we geek out over Taylor Swift’s uncanny ability to turn heartbreak and success into pure songwriting gold. Oh and do not miss Scott’s latest "WTF of the Week", a baffling missing persons case with an unbelievable twist. Then, lift your spirits with Shelby’s pick-me-up from "Shelby’s Good Vibes Only", where she shares how Pokémon GO sparked a truly heartwarming story.

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It’s our golden jubilee—Episode 50! And what better way to celebrate than with... someone who hates celebrations? That’s right, it’s also Shelby’s birthday, but she’s not here for the forced fun of birthdays, Christmas, or even New Year’s. We get a bit deep and philosophical unpacking why that is, while Scott makes a case for why those moments matter. Will she ever change her mind? We reveal possibly the most controversial opinion on toasters, Shelby’s new method will change your life. And in this week’s "WTF of the Week", we chat about one man’s wildly unnecessary return to Mount Fuji, and in "Good Vibes Only", some clever chimps give us a lesson in empathy—and first aid.

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