Friday, September 29, 2023

LAPodcast 408: Bird Matrimonial Ceremony (at the BBC)

Local Anaesthetic Podcast (LAPodcast) has been covering weird, strange and funny local news stories from around the world including listener submitted contributions since 2012. 

Listeners can submit stories via FacebookTwitter or e-mail: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

  • High-profile bird sniffer reported to police after One Show appearance.
  • Builders create shortcut through Great Wall of China
  • Man converts police car to transport beloved bull.
  • Passengers forcibly removed from flight after complaining about vomit-stained seats.
Rob has little green men on the mind...

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Friday, September 22, 2023

LAPodcast 407: A Manifestly Unsafe Voyage

Local Anaesthetic Podcast (LAPodcast) has been covering weird, strange and funny local news stories from around the world including listener submitted contributions since 2012. 

Listeners can submit stories via FacebookTwitter or e-mail: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

  • New York becoming infested with tourist rat tours.
  • Floridian apprehended after trying to cross Atlantic in hamster wheel vessel.
  • Armed robbery suspect who made getaway via car, bike, tractor, sailboat and kayak caught.
  • Yoga class triggers armed police response.
Alex and Rob meet IRL...

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Friday, September 15, 2023

LAPodcast 406: Noticeably Pale, Very Thin and Tired

Local Anaesthetic Podcast (LAPodcast) has been covering weird, strange and funny local news stories from around the world including listener submitted contributions since 2012. 

Listeners can submit stories via FacebookTwitter or e-mail: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

  • Burger King facing lawsuit for telling Whoppers.
  • Jesus fails to save woman from simultaneous snake and hawk attack.
  • Hotel serves half-naked staff member covered in chocolate at dessert buffet.
  • Reveller bites testicle of nightclub employee after being refused entry.
The great burger debate continues...

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Friday, September 08, 2023

LAPodcast 405: Twin Peaks and Big Baps

Local Anaesthetic Podcast (LAPodcast) has been covering weird, strange and funny local news stories from around the world including listener submitted contributions since 2012. 

Listeners can submit stories via FacebookTwitter or e-mail: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

  • Woman becomes stranded after trying to rescue scarred parrot from mountain.
  • Florida man arrested for impersonating US Marshal.
  • Mancunian doggers mourn lost lay-by cafe.
  • Experienced climbers make cash withdrawal on route to summit.
Alex finally displays a reaction...

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Friday, September 01, 2023

LAPodcast 404: A Momentary Power Cut

Local Anaesthetic Podcast (LAPodcast) has been covering weird, strange and funny local news stories from around the world including listener submitted contributions since 2012. 

Listeners can submit stories via FacebookTwitter or e-mail: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:

  • Big cat spotted driving on the M180 near Doncaster Services.
  • Man steal neighbour's front porch.
  • Tuna sniffer ejected from coffee shop.
  • Drunken American tourists trapped up Eiffel Tower.
We add some much needed hold music to the episode...

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