24. Gonks vs Elfs & Summer University Projects

After a self-imposed hiatus the latest episode comes from some lost recordings made back in 2024 during a weekend break in Tenby Wales.Audio is slightly dodgy, apologies we were testing some new mics !Enjoy :)

In this episode Steve travels to Kyoto Japan on a 3week business trip. In his little spare time over the weekend, he describes his top-4 favourite places visited. Embrace the culture, enjoy the show :)

Season 3 Epilepsy affects over 600 thousand people in the UK, with 87 new cases diagnosed every day. Steve & Maddy discuss the affects of living with epilepsy for the last 6yrs, the shock of when it started and the challenges/personal growth to accept epilepsy into the family.

In the final episode of season 2, Steve & Maddy review their 2022 Spotify results. Also an added bonus of first external recording sample of Steve trying to make street-photography sound cool ... Hmmm ,,,

On Episode 24, Steve and Maddy discuss their highlights of the summer in Germany. What exactly is a Gonk, how does it compare to an Elf (?). University projects, invasion of massive Hornets and other usual random nonsense :)

On Episode 23, Maddie finally visits Germany for a 3week summer stay with her Dad. Steve and Maddie reflect on the 1st week together in Germany. Discuss passport control, initial observations of Germany vs UK, an amazing Tom Jones concert in Kiel plus more topics ..... :)

On Episode 22, Steve and Maddie talk about relocating back to Wales, podcast name generators, flip-flops in supermarkets, YouTube scary stories & the joy of unboxing memories. Always random :)

On episode 21, Steve & Maddy discuss their future plans, joys of changing nappy's and random chat about their current favourite Netflix show Stranger Things :)

In the final episode of Season-1, listen to the 2nd session of Maddy & Bob discussing amongst other things: Cost of a beer in 1970's, the slow decline of local towns, dangers of Xmas puddings (?) .... and how they celebrate NY.2021 Thanks everyone for the support & following in 2021, Hiraeth 101 will return very soon with Season-2 ;) Steve

In this episode Steve is again joined by Maddy and a remote guest Q&A session. What do the following topics have in common .... "mustard doughnuts; darting legends; 50yr marriage; soft soapy hands" ?? Listen to find out :)