218: Train Parliament

Published: Sept. 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m.

b'Things kick off with another segment of Pronunciation Corner plus an interrogation of some newfound Britishisms.\\n\\nIn Follow-Up, John has accomplished a love match, but he is asked to please pay in cash. Also, apparently Merlin quit Twitter.\\n\\nThere\'s also some pretty good material about the terrible working conditions on Sodor, and John shares a novel retirement strategy.\\n\\nAs something like a main topic, John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat.\\n\\nFor this month\'s members-only bonus show, John has questions about [Merlin\'s 3D printing journey](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin\\u2019s 3D Little Guys").\\n\\nYou can [sign up today](https://www.relay.fm/rd/join) to hear all the member episodes, get more bonus stuff, and, yes, support our program.\\n\\n(_Recorded on Tuesday, September 19, 2023_)\\n\\n\\n\\n----\\n\\n[![Merlin\'s latest little guy.](https://ungainly.me/posts/my-little-guys/_IMG_2625.jpeg)](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin\'s latest little guy may look familiar.")\\n\\n[Merlin\'s little guys \\U0001f448](https://ungainly.me/little-guys "Merlin\'s little guys.")'