403: Sinking Sunk Costs

With permission to do nothing granted by a guest falling through, Barney says sayonara for now! The Big Top promises to return in full force once some much-needed recuperation over the rest of the summer is achieved.

It's International Clown Week! Celebrate by listening to Barney talk about mental health, gatekeeping in the kink scene and needing therapy, as well as being vulnerable about the growth and future direction of the podcast and other projects.

This week, Barney is joined by Thicc Radio host Stannum to talk about gaining and body confidence. While Barney basks in the thrill of online validation, the two talk about the trappings of social media in the kink scene and the UK's new Online Safety Act.

Returning with an apology for last week's lack of episode, Treacle Macabre tags along to ask Barney random questions, like what if your pet was secretly an alien? Barney gives an update on weeks past in amongst random discussions of fighting sharks and burning dog-witches at the stake.

This week, Barney resumes his conversation with Sugar to talk bratlesque, body confidence and fringe theatre. They touch on gender expression, the merger of clown and drag in Sugar's act and of course, shitting in martini glasses.

Pup Sugar joins Barney this week to talk shit-throwing and learning to burp, before Barney asks seven crucial scat-related questions. In this especially depraved episode, prepare for scat, farts, burps, reverse blumpkins, phlegm, tonsil stones and more!

Pup Fidget returns this week to share his experiences at the JustForFans conference and winning Chewi's Kennel 'Best in Show' 2025! Barney gushes over how proud he is of his son, then ends up accidentally flashing his neighbours.

Following on from last week's HUNTER experience, Brew Hunter joins Barney to discuss the event as a whole and its origins. After covering the inspiration for the HUNTER vibe, Barney gets his questions on the dresscode answered.

This week, Barney reflects on his experience at the Hunter Weekender Truck Stop event and on trying new things. Things such as having clothes pegs whipped off of his body and getting Deep Heat in his butt.

This week, Barney is joined by recent scene partner Matthew Finns to discuss Barney’s newfound bottomhood and disclose some truths, like telling your co-workers you're a whore and being too lazy to douche. Most importantly, they weigh in on the nuns from 'The Sound of Music'.