A Stone in the Shoe Podcast
John Pebble
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The Unseen Advantage.
Ever feel like video podcasts are missing the point? I dive into the quiet rebellion against talking heads on screens. This episode argues that grafting video onto podcasts isn't an upgrade—it's a…
Nylon Psychos.
Ever packed up your festival tent amidst the cider-spattered carnage, knuckles grazed, silently cursing the cheerful soul who left theirs standing? Join me for an investigation into Britain’s most…
Earbuds Over Eyeballs.
Fed up with the snobbery around audiobooks? Join me for a dive into why clutching your hardback might be less "traditional" than you think. I dismantle the idea that listening is 'cheating', tracing…
The Emperor's New VTOL.
Stuck in traffic, dreaming of the skies? Suddenly, everyone's buzzing about "flying taxis" – those sleek, silent, app-summoned marvels poised to whisk us over gridlock. But hold on… haven't we had…
On Cameras, Clatter, and Café Etiquette.
Ever wondered where the invisible line sits between charmingly quirky and utterly insufferable in your local café? This week, I dissect a curious social phenomenon observed at 'The Perched Bean'. Why…
A Hairy Social Faux Pas.
In a world of endless grooming choices, why does the beard-without-moustache configuration inspire equal parts fascination and discomfort? This week, I delve into the curious case of the solitary…
When Clocks Had Hands.
What if the ancient Greeks held the secret to rescuing us from the soul-crushing precision of digital clocks? In this episode, I unpack the duality of chronos and kairos—two visions of time that pit…
Flagpole Fanatics.
What does a 20-foot garden flagpole really signal about its owner? In this episode, I delve into the baffling world of suburban semaphore—where Union Jacks flutter like distress signals and…
The Phantom Pint Syndrome.
Why is it easier to organise a global Zoom call than a quick pint with mates five minutes down the road? In this episode, I dissect the modern paradox of being perpetually “connected” yet terminally…
In defence of the uncurated life.
What if the most tedious Instagram feed you’ve ever scrolled past is actually a moral manifesto? In this episode, I unpack the quietly revolutionary act of being bad at social media—from blurry…
The Bin Identity Crisis.
Ever paused mid-stroll to interrogate a litter bin? In this episode, I’m dissecting one of society’s quiet absurdities: the misnamed “litter bin”. If litter is defined by its abandonment, why do we…
Divine Neglect and Earthly Devotion.
Today, I delve into one of history’s most overlooked parental dramas: the Holy Family. Picture a celestial absentee father (yes, that one) and a beleaguered carpenter tasked with raising a child who…
From TikTok to Tattler.
While Netflix’s Adolescence has sparked vital debates about social media’s corrosive influence on teens, this episode asks: what about the other demographic being quietly radicalised by their media…
The Mayfly Meme.
In the chaotic bazaar of internet culture, few trends burn as brightly—or fade as quickly—as the early 2025 craze for AI-generated satirical action figures. In this episode, I dissect how a meme born…
Spilled Tea of Outrage.
Why does Donald Trump leave Brits spluttering into their tea like a misjudged biscuit dunk? In this episode, I dissect the transatlantic culture clash of the century, unpacking why Trump’s brand of…
Silence of the Shears.
Have you ever sat in the barber’s chair, mentally rehearsing small talk about the weather while yearning for sweet, sweet silence? In this episode I delve into the quietly universal agony of…
In Praise of the Underbird.
Is roast chicken the culinary world’s most overrated comfort blanket? In this episode, I embark on a heretical deep-dive into the great poultry divide. Armed with succulent cuts of gastronomic…
The Hamster Wheel of Righteousness.
In a city where Big Ben chimes over vegan anarchists and pensioners blockade bridges for better bus lanes, London’s protest culture has become a surreal pantomime of placards, permits, and…
"…And It’s Not Even Close"
Have you ever encountered someone so aggressively certain of their opinions that they’d sooner eat a sock than admit that a grey area exists? In this episode, I’m dissecting the rise of that most…
Small Tech, Big Problems.
In a world where tech keeps shrinking (but our collective shame over online shopping sprees does not), this episode tackles the curious rise of mobile phones smaller than a Bourbon biscuit. Why are…
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A Stone in the Shoe Podcast has published 40 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Comedy, Society & Culture.
A Stone in the Shoe Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 6m.
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