Kebabs, Congas & Close Encounters
🎙️ Episode 9: Kebabs, Congas & Close Encounters
Buckle up, because this episode is a proper mixed bag—in the best possible way. From tea-fuelled debates and nostalgic nights out, to aliens in Bromyard (yes, really), we’re covering it all.
🫖 Tea, Chat & Garden Gossip
We celebrate National Tea Day the only way we know how—with strong opinions and plenty of cups of the good stuff ☕
Builders’ tea vs posh tea leaves… there’s only one winner (or is there?)
A lovely catch-up in a beautiful garden with chickens, sunshine and great company
Why fruit tea smells amazing but never quite delivers
🕺 Throwback Nights & Dancefloor Moves
We take a trip down memory lane to Hereford’s iconic nightlife:
Sticky carpets, legendary clubs and late-night kebab runs
The unspoken art of dancing like nobody’s watching (even when they definitely are)
And yes… the conga makes an appearance
🌯 Kebabs, Cake & Questionable Choices
Food gets a mention (obviously):
The magical, homing-device powers of a post-night-out kebab
Carrot cake in the garden (a slightly more civilised option)
And a shocking confession… someone’s NEVER had a kebab 😱
🎭 Fancy Dress & Party Chaos
From Vikings to custard pie battles, we dive into party memories:
Why dressing up brings out your inner actor
The genius (and mess) of a custard pie party
And why we might just embrace fancy dress a bit more
👽 Bromyard’s Close Encounters
It wouldn’t be Herefordshire Hearsay without a bit of mystery…
Doug is back with MORE alien sightings 👀
Crop circles, cash points and a very suspicious “visitor”
We investigate further with a local postie who’s not entirely convinced
🎬 Lights, Camera… Extras!
We’ve got a plan—and it involves the big screen:
Why we’re signing up to be TV and film extras
The reality of background acting (no talking allowed!)
And why we’d probably ruin every scene by laughing
🚗 Driving Disasters & Life Lessons
We share some truly questionable driving experiences:
Learning to drive in chaos (and surviving it)
Cars with minds of their own
And why not everyone is cut out to be a high-speed pursuit driver 🚓
🎡 What’s On in Herefordshire
There’s loads happening locally, so get involved!
The historic Hereford May Fair (900 years old!)
Chilli Fest 🌶️ (for the brave)
Medieval jousting, spring festivals and family fun days
And a brilliant free community event where phones are down and fun is up 🙌
👀 Coming Up Next…
We’ll be out and about again:
Testing a famous breakfast 🍳
Visiting local spots and uncovering more stories
And, of course… keeping an eye on Bromyard 👽
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Until next time… keep the tea strong and your eyes on the skies 😉
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Episode 9 - Where you can find things:
00:00.000 Welcome
00:18.000 What have we been up to?
03:47.000 Mark Griffiths - The Story Seat
04:22.000 Tea, Chat & Garden Gossip
09:05.000 Kebabs, Cake & Questionable Choices
10:10.000 Fancy Dress & Party Chaos
12:12.000 Throwback Nights & Dancefloor Moves
15:21.000 Bromyard’s Close Encounters
19:27.000 Lights, Camera… Extras!
22:41.000 Driving Disasters & Life Lessons
26:46.000 What’s On in Herefordshire
30:32.000 That's it for now!
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