Ever wondered why men and women think differently? Why do men tend to zero in on practical solutions while women often consider multiple layers and perspectives? In this episode we explore it from our own experiences as a couple, sharing the moments where our thinking styles clash and complement each other, and looking at research that explains the differences, from brain wiring and empathy to hormones and evolution. This is a big topic with lots of perspectives, so we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Next up, it’s time for “Scott’s WTF of the Week,” where we dive into the wild saga of a French woman fined thousands because of her cat's antics. In “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only,” we celebrate the oldest person to ever finish an Ironman, and they didn’t even learn to swim until she was 59. Finally, in our “Travel Segment” we share our first impressions of South Korea, including the small surprises and moments that make this country so fascinating.

Scott's WTF of the Week

🐈 Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Neighbour

📅 Friday 7th November 2025

🔗https://www.odditycentral.com/animals/woman-fined-1400-because-her-cat-keeps-visiting-her-neighbor.html

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🏊‍♀️ 80-Year-Old Grandma Who Learned to Swim at 59 Becomes Oldest Female Ironman Finisher

📅 Friday 7th November 2025

🔗https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/80-year-old-grandma-who-learned-to-swim-at-59-just-became-oldest-ever-female-ironman-finisher/

Chapters

(01:27) – Women vs Men

(28:53) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: Woman Fined $1,400 Because Her Cat Keeps Visiting Neighbour

(33:14) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: 80-Year-Old Grandma Who Learned to Swim at 59 Becomes Oldest Female Ironman Finisher

(36:36) – Travel Segment: Our First Impressions of South Korea

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Transcript Keyword SummaryWomen Always Right, Gender Differences, Male vs Female Brain, Emotional Intelligence, Relationship Communication, Neurodivergent Thinking, Therapy Insights, Decision Making Tips, Hormones and Behavior, Cognitive Science Podcast, Mindset and Motivation, Confidence and Decisiveness, Gender Psychology, Relationship Advice, Testosterone Health, Inspirational Ironman Stories, Cat Laws France, Travel South Korea, Vegan Travel Tips, K-Pop Festival Experience, Yalla Habibi

Transcript Quotes

• “Men see things typically as black and white. It’s this or it’s that. It’s quite straightforward. Here’s a problem, this is a solution.”
• “Women have more brain activity, better cross hemisphere connections enabling holistic and contextual thinking.”
• “Women tend to look into the reason behind things more, women unpack things 12 ways.”
• “For me, once the arguments happened, I want to deal with it there. And then I want to have a conversation and once that’s done, it’s done.”
• “I’ve learned that I’ve gotta wait a couple days, weeks, whatever, and then we will have the conversation.”
• “Evolutionary role, shaped men for focused action and women for contextual awareness.”
• “At 80 years old, most people are 80. Can barely get out of a chair… she didn’t learn to swim until she was 59 and then did Ironman. It is just amazing.”
• “My first impression, it’s really vibrant, everything’s very modern, people really go above and beyond to help you.”
• “It’s just about understanding each other and recognizing that, which I guess what relationships are about."

After travelling to more than 40 countries, we ask ourselves the ultimate question: if we were born again, which country’s culture, values, and lifestyle would actually fit who we are? The answers surprised even us. Scott shares the strangest restaurant encounter of his life, involving a Lebanese man so confident he literally took Scott’s table, his food, and somehow left Scott with the bill. We also dive into Scott’s undying love for The Cheesecake Factory and Shelby’s equal obsession with Disney Parks. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we unpack a runaway situation so absurd it’ll have you snorting,  while in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we celebrate a medical breakthrough that’s rewriting the future for children once trapped in isolation. “Vegan Voyagers” takes us to China, where we rate how easy it is to find plant-based food, how good the food actually is, and the one restaurant you shouldn’t miss. And finally, in our “Travel Segment” we share what we loved (and didn’t) about China, plus the one thing every traveller needs to know before visiting. We wish we knew this before we travelled to China, it would have made our trip so much more enjoyable.

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Scott's WTF of the Week

🐷 Runaway Pig Named ‘Breakfast’ Causes Chaos in Buffalo

📅 Wednesday 6th November 2025

🔗https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/11/06/Buffalo-neighborhood-loose-pig/9621762445110/

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🧬 ‘Bubble Boy’ Disease Gene Therapy Still Cures Children 10 Years On

📅 Friday 7th November 2025

🔗https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/update-long-term-follow-up-in-babies-born-with-bubble-boy-disease-still-seem-cured/

Vegan Voyagers

Recommended vegan restaurants in China:🌱Ru Pure Vegan - 博华广场店-https://www.happycow.net/reviews/ru-pure-vegan-shanghai-403046🌱Lotus Vegan

https://www.happycow.net/reviews/hui-yuan-sushi-fang-shanghai-39921

Chapters

(01:40) – If We Were Born Again, Where Would We Live

(02:33) – Scott’s Strange Restaurant Experience

(10:45) – Scott’s Love for The Cheesecake Factory and Shelby’s Obsession with Disney Parks

(12:09) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: Runaway Pig Named ‘Breakfast’ Causes Chaos in Buffalo

(17:12) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: ‘Bubble Boy’ Disease Gene Therapy Still Cures Children 10 Years On

(20:12) – Vegan Voyagers: Does China Get Our Vegan Seal of Approval?

(30:25) – Travel Segment: Our Favourite and Least Favourite Thing About China

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Transcript Keyword SummaryVegan Travel China, Shanghai Food Guide, Disney Shanghai Review, China Travel Tips, Vegan Restaurants Shanghai, Travel Apps China, Internet Censorship China, Chinese SIM Card Guide, Alipay Travel Hacks, Chinese Street Food, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Cheesecake Factory Review, Vegan Food China, Funny Restaurant Stories, Stem Cell Breakthrough, Bubble Boy Disease, Travel Vlog Podcast, Rebellious Pig Story, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Shanghai Vegan Dining

Transcript Quotes

• “I had a strange experience in a Lebanese restaurant, I went in there really excited to order some food, and then.”
• “I absolutely effing love Cheesecake Factory… It provides everything I want. It's great."
• "For me it would be Oman… The Middle Eastern culture is super cool. It's laid back. They're night owls."
• “A gene therapy has basically cured 62 babies and toddlers who had something wrong with their ADA gene."
• "It took us six hours to figure out the internet, because nothing was working."

TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains extreme horror, psychological distress, and violence. Listener discretion is advised.

This Halloween special is not for the faint-hearted. We share the real-life ghost encounters that still haunt us today, from spirits revisiting Scott from beyond the grave, to a relentless poltergeist so powerful it drove his family out of their home. Shelby takes the terror up a notch with her chilling story of George, a ghostly presence that refuses to leave her family home and still makes itself known in the darkest hours. We unpack how fear lingers long after the lights are back on and what these encounters taught us about belief and the unknown. “Scott’s WTF of the Week” drags us into a real-life haunted house where people actually paid to be tormented year after year, until it crossed the line. “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” brings the kind of Halloween hero we all need, a man proving that generosity can be just as powerful as ghosts and gore. Finally, in our “Travel Segment” we shared our first impressions of China, we were surprised.

Scott's WTF of the Week

☠️ McKamey Manor – When Horror Went Too Far 🔗Documentary >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvCzXSjujkE

🔗Past Footage >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euy_71_nvCw

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🎃 Meet the Texas man known as the "fairy godfather" of Halloween

📅 18th October 2025🔗News Story >  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wO_4eaDOf5Q

Chapters

(06:55) - Scott's Experience with the Dead Coming to Life

(16:10) - Shelby's Scary Story of "George" – The Ghost Who Still Haunts Her Family Home

(22:45) - Scott's Scariest Poltergeist Story That Drove His Family Out of the House

(35:22) - Scott WTF of The Week: The World's Scariest Haunted House

(44:37) - Shelby's Good Vibes Only: Halloween Kindness(48:37) - Travel Segment: First Impressions of China

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Transcript Keyword SummaryHalloween, Ghost Stories, Paranormal Encounters, Real Hauntings, Spooky Podcast, Supernatural, Creepy Tales, Horror Stories, Haunted Houses, Scary Experiences, Real Ghost Stories Podcast, Haunted House Experiences, Sleep Paralysis Horror, True Paranormal Encounters, McKamey Manor Explained, Halloween Horror Stories, Creepy Haunted House Tale, Real-Life Possession Story, Dark Tourism Documentary, Scary Podcast Episode

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Why do we say “O” instead of “zero”? Scott drops an odd revelation about women’s underwear so unexpected that Shelby is left completely speechless. From there, the adventure ramps up with a propeller plane flight to Vientiane, the capital of Laos, and a remote three-day jungle trek and local villages where the bugs are relentless, the paths are wild, and the fellow tourists… less than enthusiastic. We share the chills of a haunted Airbnb stay and tease next week’s Halloween special before diving into Shelby’s visit to an elephant sanctuary, you won’t believe what she bought there. We also discuss the strange vendor trick used in the markets to secretly signal whether tourists should be allowed to buy or not. Trust us, you need to know this one. "Scott’s WTF of the Week” features a mischievous twist on loyalty and reward that’ll have you rethinking man’s best friend, while “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” celebrates a scientific breakthrough so heartwarming it might just save some of the biggest hearts on Earth. In our "Vegan Voyagers” segment we decide whether the latest country we visited (Laos) earns our unofficial vegan seal of approval. We let you know how easy it is to find vegan options? How tasty the vegan food is? and How affordable the vegan food is? and of course we will tell you the best restaurants and one dish you must try. Finally, in our “Travel Segment” we share our favourite and least favourite things about Laos, What's something you need to know before you go? and Overall, would we recommend it?

Scott's WTF of the Week

🐶 Dog Pushes Kids Into River... to Earn Steaks

📅 Sunday 2nd February 1908

🔗 ⁠https://www.iflscience.com/in-1908-a-hero-dog-kept-shoving-kids-into-the-seine-for-steaks-7688

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🐘 Vaccine Breakthrough Ends Deadly Elephant Virus

📅 Friday 24th October 2025

🔗⁠⁠⁠ https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/virus-that-kills-more-elephants-than-any-other-cause-is-finally-defeated/

Vegan Voyagers - Restaurant Recommendations

The Grasshopper > https://share.google/1zt96yNWjQZnaM5o8⁠

Happy Cat > ⁠https://share.google/xssQzlXv36X53CVJ7⁠

Fathima Indian & Malaysian Halal Restaurant > https://share.google/3OEWeyK1ntkcqyTeu⁠

Il Tavolo Luangphrabang> https://share.google/EmrNpY6vRV6th43bd⁠

Chapters

(30:19) - Scotts WTF of the Week

(34:48) - Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

(38:40) - Vegan Voyagers

(54:50) - Travel Segment

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Transcript Key Word Summary

Laos travel, elephant sanctuary Laos, ethical elephant tourism, Luang Prabang, jungle trekking Laos, vegan food Laos, couple travel tips, Vientiane, EEHV virus, Southeast Asia backpacking, relationship advice travel, haunted stories, things to do in Laos, budget travel Asia.

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We’re back in the jungle for episode 69 as our Laos cabin is serving major haunted energy. From fans that scream when you turn the lights on to mysterious late-night knocks on the door, Shelby’s ready to bail to a resort while Scott somehow thinks it’s “friendly vibes.” We chat wild encounters (including one very bold lizard), dinosaurs that turn out to be vegan badasses, and the mind-bending idea that science might not be as certain as we think. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we unpack a world headline that blurs the line between innovation and insanity, and “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” reminds us that even the wild can surprise you with a moment of pure kindness.

Scott's WTF of the Week

🤖 Albania Appoints the World’s First AI-Made Minister

📅 Thursday 11th September 2025

🔗Article >> https://www.politico.eu/article/albania-apppoints-worlds-first-virtual-minister-edi-rama-diella/

Video >> https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_pFySgUxJ/?img_index=2&igsh=dGtjNGZuaGFyNmQ4

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🐶🐨 Man Shocked to Find His Dog Giving a Baby Koala a Piggyback Ride

📅 Sunday 5th October 2025

🔗⁠Article>>>https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/guy-was-shocked-to-find-his-dog-giving-a-baby-koala-a-piggyback-ride/⁠

Photos>>> https://www.facebook.com/groups/1555390584700274/posts/4191795074393132/

Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome and Introduction

(01:12)- A freaky Airbnb

(09:09)- Dinosaur facts (kind of)

(17:43)- Laos' got loads of bugs

(23:26) - Scotts WTF of the Week

(34:57) - Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

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Transcript Keyword Summary
Yalla Habibi, Podcast, Episode 69, Travel Podcast, Laos, Luang Prabang, Jungle Cabin, Haunted Airbnb, Backpacker Story, Jungle Adventure, Wildlife Encounter, Monitor Lizard, Termites, Snakes, Camping Trip, Hiking in Laos, Southeast Asia Travel, Cultural Travel, Funny Travel Stories, Couple Travel Podcast, Relationship Banter, Adventure Travel, Expat Life, Scott, Shelby, Dinosaur Facts, Jurassic Period, Cretaceous Period, Science Chat, Vegan Dinosaurs, Weird Facts, AI Minister, Artificial Intelligence, Tech Ethics, Innovation, Government Corruption, Albania News, “Scott’s WTF of the Week”, “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only”, Kuang Si Waterfalls, Golden Deer Legend, Buffalo Ice Cream, Australian Wildlife, Baby Koala Story, Feel-Good News, Kindness, Real Travel Experiences, Jungle Life, Travel Mishaps, Funny Podcast Moments, Curiosity, Humour and Insight

Transcript Quotes

"A T-Rex wouldn't even entertain trying to eat a Triceratops because they'd usually lose that fight."

"There's some badass vegans from millions of years ago."

"Shelby's worst nightmare happened ... at 9pm someone knocked on our door"

"There's definitely something on this ground right in front of us...how are we gonna get through here?"

We came for the art and stayed for the chaos, in praise of the weird and wonderful creativity of David Choe, before freefalling into our travels through Laos. Visa headaches and awful currency conversions, a total internet blackout that forced us to improvise like cavemen, bakeries that somehow forget to sell bread and supermarkets that are optical illusions. Scott recounts his moped crash, it sounds bad, but honestly it’s more like Jay riding a motorbike for the first time in The Inbetweeners. Shelby goes face first into the largest spider we have ever seen, and our Airbnb nightmares escalate from exploding water pipes to mouldy damp and a house literally running off a caravan battery while ants and rolling power cuts keep us on our toes. In "Scott’s WTF of the Week" we tease a bizarre real life story about someone living where you would least expect, and in "Shelby’s Good Vibes Only" we introduce a local hero whose unconventional way of rewarding kids for their hard work is guaranteed to make you smile, and finally in our “Travel Segment” we share our raw first impressions of Lao.

Scott WTF of the Week

🏠 Man Arrested for Allegedly Living in Crawl Space of Oregon Home

📅 Sunday 7th September 2025

🔗 ⁠https://news.sky.com/story/man-arrested-for-allegedly-living-in-crawl-space-of-oregon-housing-complex-13426044

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🍎 Bodega Owner Gives Kids Free Food for Good Grades: “I Like Seeing the Smile on Their Faces”

📅 Tuesday 13th May 2025

🔗https://www.today.com/food/people/bodega-owner-free-food-kids-good-grades-rcna206372

Chapters

(00:00) - Welcome and Introduction

(03:16) - Arrival Experience in Laos

(09:50) - Challenges of Daily Life in Laos

(16:11) - Embracing Travel Challenges

(23:27) - Accommodation Issues in Laos

(27:08) - Scotts WTF of the Week

(34:53) - Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

(38:19) - Travel Segment

(42:53) - Closing Thoughts and Future Adventures

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Yalla Habibi, Podcast, Episode 68, Travel, Laos, Luang Prabang, Visa, Airbnb, Jungle, Mountains, National Parks, Hiking, Camping, Moped, Southeast Asia, Local Culture, Community, Adventure, Humour, Personal Reflections, Scott, Shelby, Shopping, Buddhist, David Choe, Drop Dead Fred, Ricky Stanicky, Beetlejuice, Scott's WTF of the Week, Shelby's Good Vibes Only, Travel Segment

Transcript Quotes

"We filled in the form on the plane and got in the queue and then she said, no you've got to fill in a different form as well… it was really long and confusing."

"If you zoom out from where we are, you see this tiny dot of population and then it's just mountainous jungle for hundreds of miles. This is probably the most remote we've been."

"It's like if you inherited a cabin off in the jungle that no one's been to for 20 years… mold, damp, power outages, super slippy outside but it has its quirks."

"Everyone's so confident on their bikes here… there's no patiently waiting, you just have to go for every gap, and that makes it intimidating for a beginner like me."

"You wouldn't be able to do a weekly shop in the supermarket; you need to stop at multiple places – fruit and veg market, bakery – just to get what you need."

"A bodega owner in Staten Island rewards kids who bring in their report cards with free snacks, cash, and smiles – he says, 'I like seeing the smile on their faces, it makes me happy."

We discuss the nuance of traveling safely in countries that face extreme weather, political unrest, or unexpected events that could put you in harm’s way. We share how we navigate those moments when locals make you feel silly for being cautious because they’re so used to it, and we share real stories of how that mindset has actually saved us from dodging missiles in Jordan to surviving the strongest typhoon of 2025 in Vietnam. We laugh about our bizarre couple synchronicity where both of us always seem to need the bathroom at the same time, and ask our audience if there are other couples out there that have similar quirks. We also discuss a bizarre pattern we have noticed wherever we travel. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we discuss the Strictly Come Dancing curse, peeling back the curtain with real stats, whilst  in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share a milestone medical achievement that could cut childhood asthma attacks by 45%. In our “Travel Segment” we share our favourite and least favourite thing about Vietnam, What's something you need to know before you go? and Overall, would we recommend it? Finally, we debut our new segment “Vegan Voyagers,” where we decide whether the latest country we visited (Vietnam) earns our unofficial vegan seal of approval. We rate each question from 1 to 5 - How easy is it to find vegan options? How tasty is the vegan food? How affordable is the vegan food? and we tell you the one dish you must try.  

1 – Bad

• Accessibility: Hardly any vegan options around

• Taste: Food is poor, bland, or unappealing

• Cost: Extremely expensive compared to non-vegan food.

5 – Excellent

• Accessibility: Vegan food is everywhere, no effort needed

• Taste: Delicious, high-quality meals across the board

• Cost: Very affordable, cheaper or equal to standard food.

Scott WTF of the Week

💃🕺 The Strictly Curse: Love, Scandals & Spin Turns

📅 Sunday 28th September 2025

🔗 https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/2-in-1-inhaler-reduces-asthma-attacks-in-children-by-45-shows-new-study/

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

💨 New Inhaler Cuts Childhood Asthma Attacks by 45%

📅 Sunday 28th September 2025

🔗 ⁠https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a68001645/harry-styles-berlin-marathon-stats/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

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We have traveled to 40+ beautiful countries and counting, but this place we recently explored has to be one of the most stunning we have ever visited. It truly stole our breath away, and it also happens to be the film set of the famous Kong Island. We also share a hilarious translation mix up that ended in a perfectly awkward moment. Then things get serious, fast: AI literally saves our lives by pointing us to the safest spot to survive Typhoon Ragasa and Typhoon Bualoi, the world’s strongest typhoons of 2025! They tore through the region with mass evacuations, power cuts and devastating floods. We were so focused on staying in the safest room AI recommended that we actually denied a free upgrade to a deluxe room. We unpack what worked, what nearly went wrong, and the surreal balance of beauty and danger when travelling—asking, is it worth the risk? In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we tease a weird but science backed heart hack involving hot baths, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share how Harry Styles breaks limits in a category you would never expect.

Scott WTF of the Week

🛁 Hot Baths May Boost Heart Health

📅 Friday 12th September 2025

🔗 ⁠⁠Medical Reference: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-26908-1

🔗 Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOfviPijRCo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

🏃‍♂️ Harry Styles Breaks 3 Hours at Berlin Marathon

📅 Sunday 21st September 2025

🔗 https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a68001645/harry-styles-berlin-marathon-stats/ ⁠⁠

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Meet Wells Jones, a man who has lived more lives than most people have passports. He walks us through three seasons on the Antarctic pararescue team during Operation Deep Freeze, technical glacier climbs and the 1977 free fall over the South Pole that made him only the seventh person to do it. We then flip to Hollywood tales from Broadway to film sets with Johnny Depp, Anthony Hopkins and Margot Robbie that include laugh out loud and jaw dropping moments. We dig into his 1,100 mile trek from Jeddah to Damascus retracing T.E. Lawrence's journey from 1916 to 1918 during the Arab Revolt. We also discuss how that journey became the Amazon bestseller A Line in the Sand, born from 39 checkpoints and desert shocks that changed him, and why he believes the Middle East is far more generous than its headlines suggest. We explore what in his childhood sparked this appetite for adventure and the lessons risk taught him about creativity and courage. Finally, in our "Quick Fire Segment" we squeeze out the best and most shocking bits of Wells Jones's life, from his coldest Antarctic moment to the celebrity who surprised him most.

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Wells Jones 

Miles Spencer (Co author of “A Line in The Sand” and Wells Jones adventure buddy)

A Line in The Sand 

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In this episode, we explore the bustling streets of Hanoi, Vietnam, and engage in a serious discussion about the ethics of bartering in less developed countries. Is it fair to haggle when you're already getting a great deal, or is it taking advantage? Plus, discover why getting the pronunciation of 'Pho'—a popular Vietnamese noodle dish—wrong could lead to an unexpected misunderstanding. We also give you a sneak peek into an upcoming exciting guest podcast interview with Wells Jones, an extraordinary Antarctic explorer and actor, whose tales of adventure and resilience are not to be missed. In "Scott's WTF of the Week," prepare for a very British culinary marvel involving a record-breaking creation that will leave you amazed. Meanwhile, "Shelby's Good Vibes Only" highlights a groundbreaking initiative in New Mexico that promises to bring positive change to all families.

Scott WTF of the Week

🥚 British Chefs Whip Up World’s Largest Scotch Egg

📅 Wednesday 16th July 2025

🔗 ⁠https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/07/16/Guinness-World-Records-largest-scotch-egg/1951752684454/⁠

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

👶 New Mexico Offers Free Childcare for All

📅 Wednesday 10th September 2025

🔗 ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/09/new-mexico-free-universal-childcare⁠

🔗 The Viral Chanel Video

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After six hours of frantic packing, fourteen hours of travel, and a grand total of nine hours of sleep in two days, we finally touched down in Vietnam running on fumes but buzzing with excitement. We share the full journey on the episode. Then we turn to something many of you probably wonder, what it actually feels like to quit your job. Shelby puts Scott in the hot seat two months after his resignation and his raw reflections on freedom, identity, and unexpected challenges even catch her off guard. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we dig into the creeping reality of governments wanting to scan your private messages, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we spotlight a groundbreaking programme inside Scottish prisons that is reconnecting families in ways that are moving. Finally in our “Travel Segment” we give our unfiltered first impressions of Vietnam.

Scott WTF of the Week

📱EU to Scan Private Messages and UK Faces Backlash Over Online Safety Act

📅 Wednesday 6th August

🔗 ⁠⁠https://dig.watch/updates/eu-proposal-to-scan-private-messages-gains-support

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👨‍👧 Scottish Prisons Help Fathers Reconnect with Kids

📅 Tuesday 2nd September 2025

🔗 https://www.positive.news/society/scottish-prisons-lead-the-way-with-fathers-programme/

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We share an exciting travel update that’s going to bring lots more travel stories to the podcast. We tackle the scary truth about locally brewed spirits in Southeast Asia and why you really need to be aware. Then we lighten the mood, laughing at the reality that if you’re 30+ and British, your parents probably have a glass of wine every night, but don’t worry, we’re not calling them alcoholics. Next, we recount our first Indian wedding, wow, what an incredible experience! Shoes get stolen for money, brothers tug of war to prove who wears the trousers, speeches teeter between touching and risky, the outfits are stunning, and the after party is pure chaos. We also put our relationship to the test with a fun game you can play at home: Scott guesses three items that would be sold in the souvenir shop of the museum about Shelby’s life, and Shelby does the same for Scott. Will we agree? In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we explore a once-rare allergic condition now rising across the US that can suddenly make you vegan, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share the story of a woman who refused to get engaged until she found her own ethically sourced diamond, a quest that took three weeks in the blistering heat at the world’s only public diamond mine.

Scott WTF of the Week 🌱 Woman Forced to Go Vegan After Overnight Allergy From Tick Bite 📅 Wednesday 27th August

⁠https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/health/im-vegan-against-my-will-after-a-developing-a-meat-allergy-overnight/

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only💎Woman Digs for 3 Weeks to Unearth Her Own Engagement Ring Diamond📅 Monday 25th Augusthttps://nypost.com/2025/08/27/health/im-vegan-against-my-will-after-a-developing-a-meat-allergy-overnight/

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Scott takes us off grid this week with his wild camping adventure, where ditching screens and stress somehow turned into a full reset for his mind, body and even his skin. We get into what really happens when you switch off completely and why a few days in nature might be the cure you did not know you needed. We play a hilarious new game, “Lyric or Line” where Scott has to figure out if the words came from My Chemical Romance or Nicolas Cage… and trust us, it is way harder than you would think. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we dive into the jaw dropping story of a man you have never heard of who is on the verge of accomplishing a feat no human has ever achieved. While “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” introduces us to the oldest woman alive and her life advice that will change your perspective on everything.

Scott WTF of the Week 🚶‍♂️ Man Walking the World Nears Finish Line

📅 August 2025https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2e30mxnmxdo

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https://news.sky.com/story/happy-birthday-to-britains-oldest-ever-person-13415456

🎂 Happy Birthday to Britain’s Oldest Ever Person

📅 Thursday 21st August 2025

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In this episode, we uncover the secret musical pitch hidden in every room and how humming the right note can unlock incredible natural acoustics, a trick architects have harnessed since the Roman Colosseum. We also settle the Lidl versus Aldi debate. Which bargain giant truly deserves the crown? Come and debate with us. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we dive into how lava lamps are helping secure your internet. Whilst in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share the first ever Michelin star for a street food vendor, a mouthwatering underdog proving that sometimes the simplest things shine the brightest.

Scott WTF of the Week 

How Do Lava Lamps Help with Internet Encryption?

https://www.cloudflare.com/learning/ssl/lava-lamp-encryption/

Shelby’s Good Vibes Only

First Taco Stand in Mexico to Win a Michelin Star

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/first-mexican-taco-stand-to-ever-receive-a-michelin-star-shows-how-less-is-so-often-more/

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

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🐾 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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