The Rex Factor Podcast + Shackleton + bras
May I recommend
Few things have been as consistent in my life over these past eight years as my deep and abiding love for this profoundly geeky podcast. The premise is simple. Two British nerds, Graham and Ali (for Alistair - don’t get excited, this show is literally about the original WASPs) spend an hour rating and reviewing each king or queen of England. They start with Alfred the Great and go all the way up to Lizzie 2.
This might not sound like a particularly relevant, or even terribly politically correct recommendation given the current climate. I mean, Prince Andrew —triple gag; Charles — meh; those Ferglets and their hats — whatevs; Prince William —disappointing; Harry and Meghan — maybe not so great either… but I do feel a certain affection for Elizabeth. She’s on our money and our stamps. She’s so old and seen so much and worn so many hats… Unlike my friend Sara who hates Elizabeth with an unhealthy passion, mostly because she was forced to watch her Ch…
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