Snugradio

January 21st – Show 1103

The Chat

The group discussed Lee’s recent car purchase of a Chinese car and his father’s temporary move into his mother’s house. T shared that she was feeling low and anxious, particularly concerned about the current political climate. The conversation also touched on the growing popularity of Chinese-made vehicles and the lower tariffs they now face in Canada, with Lee and Snug agreeing that buying a Chinese car was not problematic as long as it met their needs.

Planning for Life’s Uncertainties
The group discussed...

January 14th – Show 1102

The Chat

Lee shared that he received a job offer from Lyons Holiday Parks to return as a salesperson, but he decided to accept a new position at a smaller family park instead, starting on January 26th and will involve managing sales and having more input on various aspects of the business.

T shared her experience of helping Willow with childcare, describing how demanding and exhausting it can be to manage young children’s needs and safety.

Maf discussed technical issues with a new Terra Master storage devi...

January 7th – Show 1101

The Chat

Lee shared details about his recent gambling wins, which significantly improved his Christmas and New Year. He mentioned buying premium bonds and having no credit card or personal loan debt, which helped him enjoy a more relaxed holiday season.

T shared updates on her creative activities over the Christmas period, including making felt figures and writing songs. She discussed her use of ChatGPT as a creative tool and therapist, finding it helpful for songwriting and emotional support. T expressed enthusiasm for her new songwriting projects and the po...

December 31st – Show 1100

In This Episode

Welcome to our annual celebration of some of the musicians we lost in 2025
This year we compile using a combination of Halfhearted Dudes In Memorium pages and Wikipedia

Jan

[07 Jan] Peter Yarrow (American singer and songwriter for Peter, Paul and Mary), 86, bladder cancer[09 Jan] Laurie Holloway (English pianist, musical director and composer), 86[10 Jan] Sam Moore (American Hall of Fame singer-songwriter for Sam & Dave), 89[15 Jan] Linda Nolan (Irish singer for the Nolans), 65, pneumonia[30 Jan] Marianne Faithfull (English singer), 78

Feb

[24 Feb] Ro...

December 24th – Show 1099

This Episode:

Back in 2009, Lee travelled to the North Pole to visit the Elf Christmas Party that’s held there every year and witnessed The Elf Maf & Lee Concert Party.
Here is that party…

December 17th – Show 1098

The Chat

Lee shared his trip to York and his excitement about new features in Virtual DJ software that allow for automatic detection of song stems and karaoke lyrics. T mentioned recovering from illness, participating in a Saturday market, and experiencing a challenging interaction with a doctor. Beth reported a lack of exciting activities for the week.  Maf shared details about his recent work Christmas do in Nottingham, where he enjoyed a free dinner and £10 cocktails, He also described organizing a music bingo event at the gym’s Christmas party.

Emer...

December 10th – Show 1097

The Chat

The group discussed various personal updates, including T’s illness and Snug’s 55th birthday celebration, which was marred by a poor dining experience at a pub. T shared her experience of losing her voice and recovering, while Snug described the challenges faced during his birthday dinner due to poor service and management at a pub called the Red Lion. Lee and the others expressed concern over the pub’s practices.
The group also discussed Christmas crackers and Mince Pies with B expressing that they are more enjoyable when mad...

December 3rd – Show 1096

The Chat

T shared her experience at a small 3-day craft show where she sold her handmade items and participated in a friendly exchange of gifts with other vendors. T also mentioned working fewer shifts in December to focus on preparing for the Christmas market. Maf shared details about his fall at Disneyland Paris, resulting in a large bruise and potential rib injury.

Emergency Questions:

Which Christmas decoration did you have most fun making as a child?
At what point in the day do yo...

November 26th – Show 1095

The Chat

The team discussed Lee’s new PC purchase and setup challenges. After a failure in initial setup, He successfully resolved the problems by reinstalling Windows 11 and installing 14 required drivers, and now has a more future-proof system for his karaoke performances. Beth mentioned she had been unwell and didn’t get to bed until 7am that morning.

T’s is preparing for a craft show and shows us the muddy state of her garden. Maf shared his experience upgrading a Guitar Hero guitar, detailing the challenges he faced during t...

November 19th – Show 1094

The Chat

Lee discussed purchasing a new TV to resolve issues with streaming certain content, emphasizing that the problem was with the old TV rather than internet connectivity. Tamara participated in a craft show, where she earned $350 over two days, covering her table fee, and noted that she had positive interactions with attendees despite the challenges of selling her products.

Emergency Questions:

If you were to be renamed after someone from history, whose name would you want?
If you were allowed to eat only on...

November 12th – Show 1093

The Chat

We discussed Lee’s recent weekend trip to Chester and his upcoming apartment booking in York for December. We also noted that December will have only three shows due to the last two shows of December falling on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve. T shared updates about her landlord’s property improvements, which are causing some stress, and how she is preparing for an upcoming craft show.

Emergency Questions:

If you had to be represented by an object in your home, what would...

November 5th – Show 1092

The Chat

Lee shared positive news about his week, including a significant slot machine win, which helped him clear credit card debt and feel more financially secure. He also mentioned progress on remortgaging his house to help his father. Beth discussed her efforts to learn AI automation tools by showing examples of animated characters walking and turning. B explained the process of using starting and ending frames to create animations, which the others found impressive. T shared updates about preparing for an upcoming craft show, expressing some anxiety about displaying and pr...

October 29th – Show 1091

The Chat

The group discussed COVID-19 protocols and testing, with T noting they were no longer testing positive after missing recent market events due to illness. Beth shared her activities, including teaching stained glass to a church group and dealing with family plans for a Christmas performance. The conversation concluded with Snug recounting a night out at a nightclub in Rhyl, which led to a discussion about gaming consoles.

Emergency Questions:

If you could resolve any single dispute, anywhere in the world, what would you so...

October 22nd – Show 1090

The Chat

The group discussed their experiences with Midjourney, with Beth explaining that image manipulations beyond 4-5 iterations become corrupt and require using the original master scene. Lee shared an AI-generated karaoke track called “Love Train Line” which the others listened to and commented on. The conversation then shifted to a lighthearted discussion about aging and personal style, with suggestions for Lee to embrace more rebellious fashion choices.

Emergency Questions:

If you had to change citizenship, which country would you want to become a citizen of?

October 15th – Show 1089

The Chat

The team discussed their recent activities and projects. Lee shared that he has been immersing himself in Elementor, a website builder, but is facing challenges with server errors. Beth mentioned working on her new website, Stone Hollow, using Elementor. She highlighted the benefits of using Elementor’s AI features to create wireframes and pages. The group also briefly touched on T’s and Snug’s activities, though they did not provide many details.

Beth also shared her experience of visiting a replica tall ship in Fishguard, which she foun...

October 8th – Show 1088

The Chat

We discussed various topics, including AI’s ability to recognize public figures, Lee’s karaoke post, and B’s encounter with a lizard in his home. We also explored the differences between slow worms and worms, with T providing detailed information about the characteristics that distinguish them from snakes. Snug shared his experience attending a gaming convention in Blackpool

Emergency Questions:

If you could have a free telephone line to anyone person in the world, who would it be?
If you were stranded...

October 1st – Show 1087

The Chat

Its just me and T this week so we just have a little chat about this and that
(3d Printing, AI, Politics and Movies)

September 24th – Show 1086

The Chat

Lee shared remastered versions of songs from a band he was part of in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He used Suno to recreate the tracks in different styles, including 80s, country, and soul. The group, which included Lee and three others, recorded two songs, “Guilty” and “Cruel to Be Kind,” on tape.

Emergency Questions:

If you were given $5,000 to spend in one store in the world, where would you do your shopping?
If you were to perform in the circus, what would...

September 17th – Show 1085

The Chat

Lee shared that he recently left his job. He explained that he had given significant effort to the company over the years and felt undervalued…then preceded to spend the next week exploring ChatGPT.
He also discussed his experience with Nano Banana, an AI tool for creating detailed video and image content.
T talked about her market stall progress, including working extra hours and creating new products like bookmarks featuring her needle felted creation, Smeegore

Emergency Questions:

If one part of your...

September 10th – Show 1084

The Chat

The group discussed personal updates, including Beth’s emptying of a storage unit and subsequent cluttered flat, and T’s construction of a market tent for Christmas sales. T shared her progress on Christmas-themed crafts and expressed excitement about using her new tent at the market. The conversation also touched on T’s aesthetic preferences for black market equipment to complement her display items.
Snug shared updates about 3D printing projects, including a hollow pumpkin decoration and wedding favors featuring flexible dinosaurs with wedding rings for an upcoming wedding...

September 3rd – Show 1083

The Chat

Maf encountered issues with AI, specifically Perplexity, which took an excessive amount of time (24Hrs) to complete a task and provided inaccurate progress updates. After switching to the Labs feature, the task was completed in 8 minutes!
T shared her experience of getting better market spots and the advice she received about organizing her stall for better visibility. Lee suggested that T could use TikTok to promote the market by filming short videos introducing herself and other stallholders

Emergency Questions:

If you could be...

August 27th – Show 1082

The Chat

The group discussed various AI tools, including Google AI Studio and Nano Banana, with Lee sharing his experience using them. Tea talked about her market setup and recent creative projects involving ChatGPT for designing magnetic wand and TV designs. She also mentioned hosting family for upcoming visits. B shared her use of AI to automate SKU generation for a website project, which she completed early in the morning. The conversation ended with B expressing a need for more outdoor time due to prolonged computer use.

Eme...

August 20th – Show 1081

The Chat

We discussed recent activities. Lee shared his frustration about not meeting his sales targets this year, despite having achieved them early last year. Beth reported working on website development, particularly focusing on terms and conditions and privacy policies for their print-on-demand service. T mentioned a day trip to see her grandkids. She also discussed her market stall activities, including pricing adjustments and new product lines. She mentioned ordering a new market tent to protect her goods during rainy weather. Snug shared that he had been asked to create a we...

August 13th – Show 1080

The Chat

T and Snug discussed their recent activities and creative projects, including market sales, 3D printing, and AI-generated content. They explored various social and political issues, including global events, human rights concerns, and the impact of Trump’s policies on tourism and international relations. The conversation concluded with discussions about AI tools in creative work

August 6th – Show 1079

The Chat

Aye-Eye Summary
T shared an entertaining project where she created a rap battle between ChatGPT and Perplexity using AI-generated songs, with each AI writing self-critiques and duets. T expressed frustration with ChatGPT’s reliability issues and used the project as a form of catharsis, while also working on simple ship designs and octopus decorations.
We briefly discussed paper sizes, with B explaining the differences between A3, A4, and letter sizes, noting that A3 is twice as big as A4. B shared an experience using AI with the Elem...

July 30th – Show 1078

The Chat

Lee expressed feeling a lack of motivation and enthusiasm for work, attributing it to recent holiday blues and a return to routine after a digital detox. He mentioned missing his “mojo” and reflecting on the possibility of making a career change.
Beth shared her experience using Perplexity to troubleshoot and fix malware issues on her parents’ church website, which she built using WordPress. She explained how Perplexity guided her through the process of identifying and removing infected files, and praised its ability to provide targeted, context-specific advice.

July 23rd – Show 1077

The Chat

We discuss a recent Queens Market in Rhyl where I found the whole experience underwhelming. We also talked about unusual cocktail ingredients and the rising cost of dining out. I mention joining a Facebook group focused on Exotica and easy listening music, and that Ive been trying to download a book about the Satanic panic from the 1980s.

Emergency Questions:

If you had been the original designer of one existing corporate logo, which one would you select?
If you could be a gu...

July 16th – Show 1076

The Chat

The group engaged in lighthearted discussions about house visits and security, with Beth sharing her experience of hosting multiple social gatherings over the past week. Snug mentioned working on new designs for his shop and watching a movie or two over the weekend, while Beth reported making sales from her online shop. Tamara was not here for this episode as she was away helping with Grandchild 3

Emergency Questions:

If you woke up tomorrow to learn that the major newspaper headlines were about you, wh...

July 9th – Show 1075

The Chat

The group discussed various personal updates, including T’s recent success in selling a unique felt doll named Nana Tt for $60 and her new ability to accept credit card payments through Square for her art sales. Beth shared her ongoing struggle to organize files after recovering a 5TB hard drive, revealing she has 4,500 fonts installed, while Snug confessed to having 15,851 font files. The conversation concluded with a lighthearted discussion about font preferences, with Lee expressing a fondness for Century Gothic with elongated spacingThe group discussed various personal updates, including T’s...

July 2nd – Show 1074

The Chat

We discussed various personal updates, including Lee’s busy week, T’s creative projects like new slogans and crafts, and T’s social activities with James. T also recounted a false alarm involving Willow’s pregnancy and contractions. Maf noted he’d had a busy weekend hosting guests for Nicci’s birthday and mentioned he’d also renewed his Odeaon Limitless pass.

Emergency Questions:

If you were invited to join one current musical group, which group would you want to be a member of, and what inst...

June 25th – Show 1073

The Chat

T has some market activities where she sold handmade items and shared a story about Willow rescuing an octopus with her children. Beth mentioned having her hair colored and the group shared brief conversations about pizza parties and creative endeavors. The show had a shorter format than usual due to Lee’s absence.
Maf shared updates on several AI tools and applications he has been exploring. He discussed using AI to generate business ideas, receiving a list of digital product concepts, including a “digital memory capsule” tool.

Emerge...

June 18th – Show 1072

The Chat

AI Summary as always

T discussed her recent success at a market, where she handed out small giraffes and made some profit, and shared her latest crafting project, octopus-themed magnets. Lee then showed a video of a road rage incident involving, Miles, who is 75, and a driver who nearly hit him while reversing. The group discussed potential ways to retaliate against the aggressive driver, including sending him unwanted mail and posting his car reg online.
I demonstrated a content management system created by Perplexity.AI using CS...

June 11th – Show 1071

The Chat

Oh, AI summary, what would I do without you (lies edited out)

The group discusses our recent activities and work. Lee reports selling two caravans last week but none this week. T mentions attending the market, visiting grandchildren, and creating hummingbird crafts with improved marketing materials. Beth has been busy managing and editing Snug Radio TikTok content and YouTube shorts, scheduling content until the end of June. She expresses frustration with her slow internet connection, which has led her to read actual physical books for entertainment!?

...

June 4th – Show 1070

The Chat

AI Summary Ahead
Lee shares that he sold three caravans last week, achieving his first “hat trick” of the year, and has sold one so far this week.  T shared her success with a new product, a Salt Spring Island-themed heart token with a poem, which she sold to four customers at $25 each. She described the positive reactions from buyers and considered expanding the concept with a website and QR codes for tracking where the tokens are left. Lee suggested contacting Salt Spring Island media to publicize the product...

May 28th – Show 1069

The Chat

Due to a prior commitment I an unable to get to the start of the (already late starting) show so Tamara picks up the reins and starts without me.  also in attendance are Lee and Beth (for a while anyway)   I join about an hour in but we bounce some of the usual slots for time.

“The meeting began with discussions about a new book and product line featuring Salt Spring Island-themed hearts, followed by conversations about smoking experiences and upcoming show content. Technical issues were addressed regard...

May 21st – Show 1068

The Chat

Lee shares his recent activities, including creating a song using ChatGPT and Suno for his Friday night show. He also discusses his work at the caravan park, where he has taken on more responsibilities He emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive attitude at work, which he believes contributed to his success. To celebrate, Lee treated himself to a bottle of Scotch.   T shares her recent experiences with dental coverage, mental health counseling, and selling at a local market. At the Saturday market, T received advice from a French-Canadian ven...

May 14th – Show 1067

The Chat

I heartily recommend this weeks Tamara Writes & AI Sings, it’s a cracker

Here’s is an obligatory paragraph from the weeks AI Summary:

In the meeting, Lee, Snug, and T discussed various topics. They talked about the importance of kindness and how it can impact others’ lives. Lee emphasized the idea that everything happens for a reason and that even seemingly negative experiences can lead to positive outcomes. They also discussed the concept of hibernation and how it might not be the best option for them...

May 7th – Show 1066

The Chat

It’s our 21st birthday so we celebrate with some reminiscing and some clips from show 1 back in 2004.
Here’s some of the AI summary for the show:
The group discusses places they can reach within an hour from their respective locations. Lee uses a website called smappen.com to find destinations around Prestatyn, including Corwyn, and parts of Anglesey. Snug uses an AI tool to suggest interesting places an hour from Derby and Prestatyn, including Bodnant Gardens and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct. T mentions potential activities on Salt Spring...

April 30th – Show 1065

The Chat

The group discusses the recent Canadian election, with T expressing relief that the Liberal party won. They talk about the close race in Ontario and the impact of Trump on Canadian politics. I shares my recent purchases, including a new Mega Drive console, various gaming cartridges, and Kindle devices. I also mentions plans to jailbreak the Kindles and build a custom Game Boy. The conversation shifts to my  extensive video game collection and  streaming activities on the Retro Lounge.

Emergency Questions:

Would you rather be able...

April 23rd – Show 1064

The Chat

Just me an T this week…here’s a mostly true AI summary of part of the show…

T and I discussed the upcoming Canadian election, noting that early voting had already started and reached a record number of 7 million voters. We also discussed the debates held in French and English, and the various political parties and their leaders. T mentioned that the leader of the Green Party, Elizabeth May, was uninvited from the debates at the last minute, while the leader of the Bloc Quebecois party was allo...