Discontent Provider

Episode 138: But What's In It For US, eh?

Unnerved and unsettled by their unwonted translation from Friday to Monday (even though they have nobody to blame but themselves - and to some extent, the world), the chaps nevertheless manage to - by dint of sheer professionalism and inner strength - remain as soigné and debonair as you'd expect. This week is all about reactions to worsening vibes overseas, and some tentative plans for the future (should there be one).

Episode 137: Seeing The Light - and sometimes, doing one's level best NOT to

In a week where all sorts of people seem to be suddenly and unwontedly realising all sorts of things, The Silver Fox has his own moment of stunning clarity - but refuses to talk about it. NB: Podcast historians and music scholars alike should note that this is the first episode of "Discontent Provider" to feature the Gm chord - so there's that...

Episode 136: Tasers, Crazies, and Lazy, Lazy Comedy

Was there something in the air this week? Even before the appalling incident in Liverpool on Monday, Foxy and Arkham were already giving thought to the nation's Mental Health Crisis (although to be fair; it's a global malady is what it is). Perhaps that's why they haven't come up with any tasteless and crass jokes about it? Fortunately, a true Hero of Comedy has them covered - has us all covered, if you think about it...

Episode 135: He Wendt That-Away

Tears and beers are the order of the day in the Happy Place as the chaps bid a fond farewell to a true slacker icon. Norm's passing - along with an unpleasant spot of street theatre - provoked some thoughts about the persistence of memory and how it can be a bit of a bugger, all in all.

Episode 134: And We're Off To The Racists From Here...

When things get to the point that living in a radiation-soaked nightmare where every instant is a struggle for survival seems preferable to our current state of affairs, things must be tending toward the grim. The past couple of days, however, have left the Happy Place's two Vault Boys positively wistful about the prospect. Say what you will about drug-addled post-apocalyptic Raiders - they NEVER pretend to be Labour Prime Ministers...

Episode 133: Diarrhoea of a Sad Man

Following a pharmaceutically-enforced hiatus (the sordid details of which are evident from the episode's title, one would hope), Foxy and Arkham return to the Happy Place full of... Well; you're doubtless well aware of the phrase - but two references to bodily functions would be a bit much, don't you think? Anyway; the chaps are back in business - and are ready to tackle Conclaves, codes of honour, and cuntery with their customary charm and equanimity. 

Episode 132: Soft Power, Hard Facts - or at least some strongly-expressed opinions...

Time almost seems to be standing still in the Happy Place for the chaps this week as the futility of attempting to remain fresh and topical in a world that remains relentlessly gruesome in exactly the same way begins to dawn upon them. Fortunately (for them, at least) reflecting upon ugly malicious pointlessness can't help but remind them of the Royal Family - and if they can't squeeze a podcast out of that shower, they're not the Silver Fox and the Black And White Dog we all thought they were...

Episode 131: Things Have To Get Worse Before They Get Even Worser

Having skipped a week - through no fault of their own - Foxy and Arkham hit the Happy Place with a tad more than their customary gusto, élan, and (dare it be said?) brio. Fortunately, their pent-up podcastular energies encountered no difficulties in finding release. Isn't it simply smashing that so many people are positively champing at the bit to make even the most gruesome situations so much more cataclysmic and ghastly? Obviously not - but it does make providing audio content a doddle. "Every cloud" and all that, eh?

Episode 130: Boys Will Be Boys - But Some Ain't Very Good At It

A certain pall of dissatisfaction hangs over the Happy(?) Place this week as the chaps learn that their Favouritest Place In The World could probably be a bit happier. On the other hand, learning that there are still influential public figures who seem to give a shit without a tawdry and commercial ulterior motive did buck them up a bit. Incidentally, while The Song At The End is rarely titled (because titles are difficult), this week's effort simply had to be given a name - it's called "Tatebro's Blues" (which ought to delight those of the twelve-bar faith).

Episode 129: Honeyed Words And Polished Turds

When a pair of fun-loving youngsters have been knocking out this guff for as long as Foxy and Arkham have, it's hard to imagine anything disillusioning them - and neither has it. Even so; the chaps in the Happy Place do experience a touch of surprise this week as they consider just how samey the same-old-same-old can be while considering the Government's latest scheme to "help" the long-term sick and disabled...