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.
Transcript Quotes
"The majority of women in this world live a life of their bottom touching many different materials of their trousers, shorts, dresses. Whereas men, always wear briefs"
"We believe it or not, are individual people with individual interests... there are times that we will severance... to go and pursue interests that the other one either can't or doesn't particularly want to do."
"For the female elephants, their ovaries are actually up near their spine on their back... when they're putting the platforms onto the elephants for people to sit on... you're 150 kilograms minimum extra on top of the elephant's back right on their reproductive organs."
"An American tourist actually went to that original place and bought Sexy Lady for Mandalao."
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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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
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
🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wstadjones/
Miles Spencer (Co author of “A Line in The Sand” and Wells Jones adventure buddy)
🔗 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesspencer/
💻 Blog - https://milesspencer.com/
A Line in The Sand
📙 Paperback - https://www.amazon.com/Line-Sand-Novel-Miles-Spencer/dp/1917185820/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
🎧 Audible - https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Line-Sand-Novel/dp/B0D187YKRN/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
📱 Kindle - https://www.amazon.com/Line-Sand-Novel-Miles-Spencer-ebook/dp/B0CX25Y2X4/
Reflekta.AI
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1Uz7AxcTrs
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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
Shelby’s Good Vibes Only
👨👧 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
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
Shelby’s Good Vibes Only
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
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
Shelby’s Good Vibes Only
🐾 Tiny Staircases Save Cats from Dutch Canals
📅 Wednesday 10th July 2025
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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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We never thought a simple bus ride could become an international fiasco until our ticket man insisted on paper tickets only, a passenger gave off full-on predator vibes, and we were crammed into a tiny luggage-jammed mini bus looping through rural Albania. We salute a midnight hero Emre the Turkish taxi ninja who literally sprinted our bags across apartment blocks. In our “Travel Segment” we’ll share our favourite and least favourite thing about Kosovo and our unfiltered first impressions of Montenegro. Plus an exclusive sneak peek at our AI-co-created theme tune. One of us gets heated at our Van Gogh-themed accommodation. Finally, “Scott WTF of the Week” shares the odd fix to your tech neck, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” a heroic four-year-old puts us all to shame.
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Delays, lost luggage, and Airbnb headaches at 4am sets the scene before we take a darker turn. We share what it was really like to be caught in a live conflict in Jordan, with missiles overhead and panic setting in as we scrambled to get out. We open up about the shock, the fear, and the strange calm that followed. Then we lighten the mood with our "Travel Segment" where we share our favorite and least favorite moments from Jordan and first impressions of Kosovo’s surprising warmth. Oh, and stick around for “Scott WTF of the Week” when nearly 700 false emergency alerts have police scrambling, the reality behind it will have you in stitches. Plus, “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” brings a story about kindness and justice that might just restore your faith in humanity.
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Shelby unleashes her fury on Brewgooder’s Guava Lager; spoiler it tastes about as exciting as a flat Carling. We wish we where professional alcohol testers, yes that is a real job, then blow your mind with the sneaky truth behind advertisements on lorries; you will never look at trucks the same way again. Plus we geek out over Taylor Swift’s uncanny ability to turn heartbreak and success into pure songwriting gold. Oh and do not miss Scott’s latest "WTF of the Week", a baffling missing persons case with an unbelievable twist. Then, lift your spirits with Shelby’s pick-me-up from "Shelby’s Good Vibes Only", where she shares how Pokémon GO sparked a truly heartwarming story.
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