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Heiko Khoo on AI, Control and the Fight for Human Agency
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#217
Yesterday at 10:17 AM

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this episode, Scott and I began with a lively catch-up that somehow took in tree pollarding, social media-fuelled politics and the latest protests around small boats, face coverings and the steady creep of facial recognition. We reflected on how quickly public debate is being pushed into ever more polarised camps, touching on immigration, the media narrative, protest movements in Britain and Germany, and the broader concern that division is being used to justify more surveillance and control. We also marked a...


Can Multiculturalism Work? A Good-Faith Roundtable
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#216
09/03/2026

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On this week’s show, I was joined by my co-host Scott as we caught up on everything from the end of summer and family life to the return of school routines, teenagers, technology and the comforts of autumn. We also reflected on last week’s guest and the importance of having more faith in ourselves, before turning to the evening’s main discussion.

The heart of the episode was a thoughtful roundtable with our guests Alex and Patrick on the pr...


Given Two Weeks to Live: Melissa Louise’s Extraordinary Fight Back
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#215
08/27/2026

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In this episode, I was joined by my co-host, Mr Scott, for a lively opening chat covering everything from the changing season and homegrown produce to fasting, sleep, cutting back on alcohol, and the curious little habits we all fall into at home. We also shared a few odd facts, listener moments and plenty of laughs before turning to the heart of the programme: a deeply personal and powerful conversation with Melissa Louise.

Melissa joined us to share her extraordinary...


The Farming Fight Isn’t Over: Jo Wood Joins The Shelley Tasker Show
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#214
08/20/2026

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This week on The Shelley Tasker Show, Mallificus Scott and I caught up on everything from the much-hyped eclipse to wildfire warnings, hosepipe bans, extreme weather and the way these stories are framed in the media. We also had a laugh about my never-ending decorating mission and camping woes before turning to some bigger questions about public narratives, government priorities and the pressures ordinary people are feeling across the UK.

For the main conversation, we were joined by activist and...


From Wildfire Alerts to Food Shortages: What’s Really Going On?
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#213
08/19/2026

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On this episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I was joined by my brilliant co-host Malefica Scott for a lively catch-up covering everything from the much-hyped eclipse and wildfire alerts to hosepipe bans, flooding, and the wider climate narrative. We also touched on housing, homelessness, water quality, AI and aviation, and the way public debate is so often shaped by media framing. As ever, it was a wide-ranging conversation with plenty of humour, frustration, and honest reflections on what ordinary people are...


Questioning the Green Agenda and Finding Common Ground
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#212
08/15/2026

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With Shelley away for the evening, I held the fort solo and ranged across a lively mix of stories and reflections before welcoming my old friend Alex to the programme. We touched on current headlines, the pressures facing farmers, questions around interdependence, and a moving remembrance of the human cost of war, including a powerful clip from Harry Patch and some thoughts on the legacy of the Somme. I also shared the delight of reconnecting with Broken Romeo, whose music featured in...


Critical Thinking, Climate Claims and a World Full of Noise
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#211
08/13/2026

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With Shelley away for the evening, I took the reins for a wide-ranging edition of the Shelley Tasker Show, reflecting on the day’s headlines, from farming support during dry weather and questions around interdependency in energy and geopolitics, to local resistance over asylum housing and the ongoing debate around the state of Britain’s high streets. I also shared a few historical notes, including reflections on the Battle of the Somme and a moving clip from Harry Patch, reminding us of the...


Mind Control, Media and the Battle for Our Minds with Jason Christoff
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#210
08/06/2026

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After a two-month summer break, I was delighted to be back on air with my co-host Mallificus Scott for a wide-ranging and thought-provoking return to the Shelley Tasker Show. We caught up on summer in Cornwall, coastal walks, life returning at full throttle, and some of the latest headlines around farming, including new government funding for agricultural robots and questions about what that means for British jobs and skills. We also touched on everything from map-reading debates and retirement to water quality...


Zed Phoenix: Whistleblowing, Power, and the Theatre of Control
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#209
05/21/2026

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In tonight’s Shelley Tasker Show on Food For Thought Radio, Mallificus Scott and I kick off with a very British pre-heatwave moan, the joys and jolts of teen independence, and the creeping frustrations of an all-digital world. From buses and broken car deals to the absurdity of call-centre mazes and QR-code gates, we share laughs, rants and real-life workarounds. We also dip into odd headlines (benefits and polygamy, siestas in a 40°C Britain), and celebrate family moments—from mushroom art triumphs to a...


Fear, Signals and Smart Cities: Cutting Through the Noise with Brizer
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#208
05/19/2026

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In this lively, impromptu edition of the Shelley Tasker Show, (Mr Scott) steers the ship until Shelley joins in hour two, with our guest Brizer beaming in from Ireland. We dive into the week’s headlines and scepticism around scare-stories, touching on reports of hantavirus and norovirus quarantines, media fear-mongering, and how public-health narratives shape attitudes to travel and lockdowns. We also explore a provocative claim about detecting jabbed individuals via Bluetooth MAC addresses, urging listeners to test and verify for themselves. Th...


Hospice Hopes, London Miles, and Speech on Trial: The Monica Schaefer Conversation (Part 2)
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#205
04/30/2026

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In this week’s Shelley Tasker Show, I welcomed back my co‑host Mallificus Scott and shared a whirlwind recap of London Marathon weekend, including cheering my daughter Maddie through three checkpoints, navigating jam-packed tubes, and an unnerving post-race train incident where I handed a discarded knife to security. I also revealed some personal news: I’ve accepted a role at our local hospice—returning to the hospital environment I love—after a heartfelt interview that left me buzzing with purpose. We touched on...


Bluebells, Big Runs and Big Questions: From the London Marathon to Homeopathy
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#204
04/23/2026

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In tonight’s live show from Food for Thought Radio, I catch up with my co‑host Mallificus Scott, swap bluebell-spotting tales from Cornwall, and share the buzz in our house as we prepare to cheer on my daughter at the London Marathon. We then dive into a lively, thought‑provoking conversation with Bray Williamson, author of A Simplified Guide to Homeopathy. Bray explains homeopathy in plain language—how remedies are selected, what “provings” are, and why truly listening to a patient’s individual p...


Free Speech, Fragile Truths: Monica Schafer on Integrity and Consequences
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#203
04/17/2026

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Tonight on the Shelley Tasker Show, I welcomed my co‑host Mr Scott for a lively, candid catch‑up before diving into a powerful, controversial conversation with broadcaster and activist Monica Schafer, host of The Flip Side on Republic Broadcasting Network. We talked about free speech, social conformity, and what happens when you challenge tightly policed historical narratives. Monica shared how a six‑minute video addressed to her mother upended her life, led to ritual defamation in her small Canadian town, and ultima...


From Quiche to Questions of Conscience: Everyday Life, Abortion, and the Skies
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#202
04/12/2026

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In this lively episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I kick off with co‑host Mallificus Scott as we chat about everyday rhythms: the push‑pull between routine and freedom, parenting teens glued to screens, neighbours, spring sunshine in Cornwall, slow cooking versus stews, and getting back to basics with home baking and allotments. We swap stories about lockdown neighbourliness, kids’ adventures gone awry, and the simple joys of birdsong, barbecues, and coastal life—before welcoming guests Patrick Chanel and Al Von Kurt for...


Log Rounds, Lunar Rounds, and Free Speech: A Wide‑Open Chat with Etta Volk
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#201
04/12/2026

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In this lively episode, I kick off the new year feeling, well, human—complete with on‑air mute mishaps and a fresh live chat that actually works. Mallificus and I ease into the hour with vintage music gems and a meander through gardens, log‑round sculptures, and wooden mushrooms before opening up about the emotional rollercoaster of menopause, HRT, and the reality of low patches—and why small acts of kindness (and a nearly free lunch) can make a day. We also riff on...


Crisis, Courage and Communal Living: Lessons from 86 Years
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#200
04/10/2026

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In this episode of the Shelley Tasker Show on Food for Thought Radio, I’m joined by my co-host Mallificus Scott and returning guest Tony Bevington for a lively, thoughtful and sometimes hard-hitting conversation. We start with light-hearted catch-up, seasonal chatter, and our “word of the week” and uplifting quote, before delving into media fear cycles, AI deepfakes and authenticity, and the ways public trust is shaped. Tony reflects on turning 86, sharing vivid life lessons from his years as a paramedic, teacher and ov...


Ho‑De‑Ho and Flowery Twats: An 80s Sitcom Showdown with Tony Goodman
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#199
03/18/2026

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In this lively episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my brilliant co‑host Mallificus Scott and our special guest, YouTuber and all‑round raconteur Tony Goodman, for a sun‑kissed catch‑up and a nostalgia‑packed quiz night. We kick off with summertime vibes, London weekend tales (Speakers’ Corner, Marxism walking tour, and a hilarious night at The Book of Mormon), plus life updates ranging from driveway deadlines to gym returns and the sanity of not beating ourselves up. Then it’s...


Pen Pals, Potholes and Purpose: Creativity and Change with Tommy Coyle
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#198
03/12/2026

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In this lively episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I catch up with co‑host Mallificus Scott for a wide‑ranging chat on everyday life, gratitude, and the never‑ending to‑do lists—plus the ongoing saga of my studio, driveway dreams, and dodging road closures and potholes. We swap stories about boundary‑setting with door‑knockers, “no cold callers” signs, and a thoughtful discussion on faith communities and family dynamics. We also celebrate heartening news, including a school pen‑pal project reconnecting childre...


No One’s Dad’s a Plumber: Bloodlines, Beats and the Machinery of Pop Culture
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#197
03/05/2026

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In this lively episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I open up about my decision to break a long-standing nightly wine habit and the early benefits I’m already feeling—better sleep, steadier mood, and renewed motivation—while Mallificus shares practical substitution tips and dopamine insights. We explore the psychology of habits, gut health, and the role of mindset in making lasting change. Then we welcome researcher and author Mark Devlin, who takes us deep into the intersections of popular music, social engine...


Parish Pride, Party Politics, and Peasant Money: A Plain‑English Guide to Power and Pounds
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#196
02/28/2026

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In this lively episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by co‑host Mallificus Scott for a whirlwind catch‑up on relentless winter rain, SAD-busting infrared lamps, and a touching button‑swapping mystery from the Black Watch that sends us down a Boer War rabbit hole. We chew over council tax hikes, a proposed UK electronic travel authorisation, and the buzz around Rupert Lowe’s new political party—balancing enthusiasm with scepticism about promises on asylum, immigration, culture, energy, farming, and digital...


Erased on Paper, Not in Principle: The Dr David Cartland Interview
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#194
02/19/2026

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In tonight’s Shelley Tasker Show on Food for Thought Radio, Myself and Co-host Mallificus ScottI sit down with Dr David Cartland, a former UK GP who rose to wider attention during the COVID period for challenging vaccine policy and elements of the public health response. He shares, in detail, his personal journey from early pandemic frontline experiences to speaking out, the backlash that followed, GMC proceedings, erasure from the medical register, and the profound professional and personal consequences. We also discuss hi...


World Cancer Day, AI Wobbles, and a Farmer’s Revolt with Jo Wood
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#193
02/05/2026

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Tonight on The Shelley Tasker Show, Mallifficus Scott and I dive into World Cancer Day, censorship around alternative cancer claims, and personal stories that spark debate on health, salt, and the role of pharmaceuticals. We also touch on AI’s rise, data privacy, and the reliability of tech after a widespread ChatGPT outage. Nostalgia threads through with Concorde memories, wartime anecdotes, and British TV classics, before we pivot to the main segment: a gripping, on‑the‑ground account from Jo Wood on the UK...


Doorbells, Data, and Digital ID: A Cakey Tea with Tony Goodman
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#191
02/01/2026

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Tonight on the Shelley Tasker Show, Malificus Scott and I dive into the week’s headlines, from the UK government’s “free” AI training push and the creeping culture of digital ID to the latest media scare over the Nipah virus. We ask who really benefits from tech that follows us everywhere—Ring doorbells, facial recognition, and AI-driven newsfeeds—and whether convenience is worth the loss of community and memory. We also talk parenting, social media bans for under‑16s, and why pubs matter as...


Paul English on Thomas Goodrich, The Indian Wars, and Hard History
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#186
01/29/2026

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In this lively episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, Mr Scott and I catch up on winter woes, northern lights over Cornwall, and the joys and perils of gardening and vinyl, before welcoming the always engaging Paul English. We dive into Thomas Goodrich’s Scalp Dance, exploring the stark, first-hand accounts of the Indian Wars and how they contrast with Hollywood myths. Paul shares context around the post–Civil War period, the diversity of tribes and intertribal conflicts, the brutal realities on all...


From Truro Streets to Truth Seeking: With Brizer in Conversation
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#184
01/15/2026

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In this week’s episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my fabulous co‑host, Mallificus Scott, for a lively debrief on the digital ID protest rally in Truro. We share on-the-ground moments, unexpected guest speakers, public reactions (including a tense encounter about “necessary wars”), and thoughts on the reported UK u‑turn on mandatory digital ID for employment. We also address a leaflet smear from local Antifa, reflect on media narratives, and talk about civic engagement without losing our humour...


Digital ID, War Drills and Do Not Comply: Kicking Off 2026 in Truro
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#181
01/13/2026

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Happy New Year and welcome back to The Shelley Tasker Show, live from radiosoapbox.com. In this lively 2026 opener, Shelley and co‑host Mallifficus Scott banter about dry January, winter blues, voice‑note marathons, Cornish accents, and post‑viral recovery before recapping last week’s year‑in‑review and favourite clips. They reminisce about a Boxing Day gig, muse on time flying, naps, and gaming vs. box‑set comforts, then pivot into weather headlines, "multi‑hazard" jargon, and local snow chaos. The conversation wid...


Cornish Wit, Christmas Grit: Free Speech, EV Rants, and Digital ID Truths
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#180
01/13/2026

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In this lively New Years Eve edition of The Shelley Tasker Show, a Montage has been created outlining a few of our guests in this News Years Special.   Run‑in with school holiday fines, online “support” group dramas, and the everyday absurdities of bureaucracy, before a past parade of spirited guests. Colin returns with his Parliament Square arrest story from the “Defend Our Juries” action, sharing why his stand was about free speech and against proscribing non‑violent groups. We then dive into activism...


Christmas Eve Live: Cream Tea, Chris Rea, and Candlelight Conversations
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#176
12/27/2025

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On this festive live Christmas Eve edition of The Shelley Tasker Show, Shelley and co‑host Mallifficus Scott share light‑hearted seasonal chatter—wrapping woes, cream‑tea etiquette, and serendipitous reunions—before paying tribute to the late Chris Rea with reflections on The Road to Hell and its prescient lyrics. The hour flows into cosy Christmas memories, school‑concert giggles, and the joy of small kindnesses to neighbours, then welcomes special guest Eric Von Essex for sparkling banter from “Fockham Hall” about tradition, langu...


Truth, Grief and Community: Tony Bevington on Accountability and Hope
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#175
12/22/2025

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In this candid and wide-ranging episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott for a festive-season catch‑up before welcoming returning guest Tony Bevington. We reflect on the week’s irritations and small joys, from relentless weather warnings and Christmas sparkle to community moments that lift the spirit. Then Tony shares his powerful personal story of losing his son following the COVID vaccine and his ongoing fight for answers and accountability. We discuss the wider landscape of inquiries, reporting systems, governme...


“20,000 Cornishmen”: Tony Goodman on Digital ID, EVs, and Saying the Unsayable
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#171
12/20/2025

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We welcome Cornish YouTuber Tony Goodman of ElectricCar-nage for an hour of spirited banter and straight-talking truth. We trace Tony’s journey from mischievous local radio beginnings and viral parody fame (including his legendary Cornish Donald Trump) to his irreverent critiques of EV culture and modern conformity. Tony shares how boredom, humour, and a love of free speech led him into content creation, why he needles the “floaterati,” and how honest conversation—plus a bit of good-natured ribbing—can cut through division.


Humour vs. Tyranny: Eric Von Essex on History, Hidden Hands and Local Life
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#165
11/30/2025

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Co-host Mr Scott sits in for Shelley and welcomes broadcaster Eric Von Essex for a wide‑ranging, good‑humoured conversation that blends personal history, media literacy, and local culture. We discuss Cornwall’s pull, smuggling lore, lost chapels in the dunes, and how pubs and parish life once anchored real community. Eric shares moving family recollections from Malta, Sicily and D‑Day, the gap between Hollywood myth and wartime reality, and why he published his father David J. Powis’s memoir, My World War...


Without Me? AI, Art, and the Sound of the Human Touch
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#164
11/20/2025

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In this lively episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mr Scott and later our guest, musician “Rhinelander,” for a wide‑ranging chat that blends winter weather banter, community moments, and a deep dive into AI’s accelerating role in music. We explore an AI-generated 1950s Motown cover of Eminem’s “Without Me,” discuss UK/Russia headlines, and reflect on the human touch versus automation—from phones and social media through to art, photography, and recording. Rhinelander shares how his band experiments with AI...


Dry Jokes, Hot Flushes: A Real Talk Guide to Perimenopause with Janet Ovary
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#161
11/13/2025

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In this candid and refreshingly human episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott and his sister, Janet, for an honest conversation about perimenopause and menopause—what it really feels like, why it’s so misunderstood, and how partners can better support each other. We swap stories about brain fog, hot flushes, restless legs, incontinence, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, and Janet shares her brilliant workplace-style analogy that makes the hormonal chaos instantly understandable. We also touch on practical support: HRT myths an...


Bonfire Night Banter: Clocks, Culture Wars and Cozy Comforts
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#157
11/08/2025

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In this lively Bonfire Night episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my wonderfully sardonic co‑host, Mr Mallifficus Scott, for a warm, rambling catch‑up that swings from soggy UK weather and sleep‑deprived creativity to clocks changing, calendars, and the cozy comforts of autumn. We chat music-making mishaps, seaside nostalgia, wetsuit woes, the joys and perils of electric cars, and language quirks, before wading into spikier territory: remembrance parades and red tape, gender and changing‑room policies, schools an...


Free Speech, Outrage Machines and a Very Shaggy Rug
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#154
10/30/2025

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Good evening, wonderful people! On this lively midweek show, I’m joined by my co‑host Mr Mallifficus Scott for two hours of candid chat, laughs and a fair few eyebrow‑raisers. We kick off with the tech turmoil of a global Microsoft outage and muse on how fragile our infrastructure has become, before skewering a “simple” BBC explainer on climate change and the media’s outrage machine. We dive into free speech with a jaw‑dropping real court reading on so‑called hate spee...


Digital ID, Carbon Scores, and Cash Fights: A Very Cornish Reality Check
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#153
10/24/2025

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This week on the Shelley Tasker Show, I catch up with my co‑host Mr Mallificus Scott about soggy Cornish gardening, autumn nostalgia, Halloween prep, and the comedy of everyday life—from dentist phobias to rogue Facebook AI bios. We then dive into a packed agenda: the rapid creep of digital ID, including NatWest’s new in‑app carbon footprint tracker; lessons from Vietnam’s mass bank account closures tied to digital ID non‑compliance; and how to push back in practical ways with ca...


Cash, Consent and Conscription: The Case Against Digital ID
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#149
10/16/2025

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In this lively midweek episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my co-host Mr Scott for a candid catch‑up on slowing life down, everyday mishaps, homeschooling wins, and the uneasy state of news and media trust. We weave from Lego-on-the-floor peril and DIY wallpaper triumphs to reflections on independent media, censorship, and why so many feel powerless. I also welcome activist Debbie Hicks, who delivers a compelling warning about digital ID and its potential role in enabling conscription and...


Play It Again: New Pianos, Old Truths and November’s Next Steps
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#148
10/09/2025

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In today’s hump day edition of the show, I’m joined by the awesome Mr Scott for a lively, wide-ranging evening. We kick off with mic mishaps and life updates before diving into the joys of creativity: my long-dreamed-of piano finally arrived, I’m tackling Debussy’s Clair de Lune, and we chat about making time for music, painting, darkrooms, and the gym. From names that raise eyebrows to Christmas cake traditions, it’s a warm, humorous catch‑up that celebrates family momen...


Bill Hicks, Brit Cards, and the Martin Jennings Run: Keeping It Real in 1984(ish)
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#147
10/09/2025

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In this lively midweek edition of The Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my ever-game co-host, Mr Mallificus Scott, and special guest Jo Wood for a freewheeling conversation that swings from time perception and fly lifespans to bamboo flood defences, gaming habits, and the practical magic of supermarket hacks. We dive into the hot topic of digital IDs, exploring public pushback, civil liberties concerns, and how everyday systems—from passports to telemetric car insurance—quietly shape compliance. We also reflect on cultur...


From Flies to Freedom: Time, Tech and the Trailer of Truth
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#144
10/02/2025

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In this lively midweek edition of the Shelley Tasker Show, Shelley and co‑host Mallificus Scott bounce from the personal to the political with trademark warmth and wit. They open with a playful chat on the perception of time and the curious lifespans of flies, before segueing into home fixes and practical hacks (from bamboo flood defences to shopping trolley key tricks) and the joys and perils of classic motors and warranties. The cultural thread runs through carry-on humour, Police Academy nostalgia, mu...