Monday, December 24, 2012

LA Episode 44: A Garnish of Roadside Dog Dirt

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Breath organs across Swindon untangle after nightclub shuts.
  • Fined takeaway owner claims specialist order requested mouse droppings on pizza.
  • Local Editor raves at potential racism levelled at 'special' ginger friend.
  • Used papier-mâché 'love' donkey becomes inadvertent star of Christmas mystery story.
Also revealed: Rob sings...

Merry Christmas to all our listeners! Thank you for your continued support over the past 10 months.

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Monday, December 17, 2012

LA Episode 43: Tape Deck, Printer and a Bag of Coat Hangers

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Local roundabout deprived of Christmas magic after council cock-up.
  • Charitable extreme bowls tournament to be held in swimming baths.
  • Forgetful driver leaves passengers on bus.
  • Fame hungry couple contrive convoluted fox attack hoax.
Also revealed: The Christmas Competition reaches crisis point.

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Monday, December 10, 2012

LA Episode 42: Shoddy Christmas Tree Effort

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Swindon awarded coveted Cleanest Fountain accolade after mischievous prank. 
  • Victim blames one-legged criminal for Atheism. 
  • Council apologises after off-hand comment from local resident accidentally leads to formation of first clown school in town. 
  • Lord of the Rings character caught with stolen wedding photo. 
Also revealed: Alex imitates a chainsaw.

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Monday, December 03, 2012

LA Episode 41: The Single Most Incompetent Journalist in the Whole Country

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Forgettable wedding guest denies destroying pine tree. 
  • Woman attacked by killer mould. 
  • Local idiot finds idiotic letter in a bottle. 
  • Final curtain falls on career of beloved local journalist. 
Also revealed: Alex's Spurious Sandwich Anecdote.

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

LA Episode 40: Ermintrude's Voyage to the Moon

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Charity runners awarded with tetanus jab after completing race across Hampstead Heath. 
  • Local council refuses to act after expanding 'Act of God' definitions to include refuge collection. 
  • Dirty judge flushed out after investigation into bribery at the 'Cleanliest Toilet of the Year' awards. 
  • Second victim fingers fox in connection to area muggings. 
Also revealed: Rob shows compassion...

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

LA Episode 39: Little Homes for Ants

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • PCSO makes instructional video on bicycle theft. 
  • Former police officer forms Maroon 5 tribute band after impromptu performance caught on CCTV during raid. 
  • Tree destroys house after successful campaign to save it. 
  • Performer shocked by amount of interest in Jimmy Saville costume after placing classified advert during run up to Halloween. 
Also revealed: The Christmas competition has landed!

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Saturday, November 10, 2012

LA Episode 38: Some Kind of Rancid Sheep Fleece

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Shoplifters defend questionable selection of stolen items by citing upbringing as factor. 
  • Fox returns stolen handbag after colour clashes with fur. 
  • Manager of grooming salon reacts to dog haircut backlash by stating style is next big thing. 
  • Taxi driver claims £50 fare was justified after blind women soiled car by 'crying her eyes out'. 
Also revealed: New 'Suggest a Feature' Feature is launched!

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Monday, November 05, 2012

LA Episode 37: Various Amounts of Compacted Faeces


Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Elaborate plan to win back ex-partner backfires for local restaurant worker. 
  • Local man denies branding himself a hero after fighting off 'Hillary Clinton' during acid trip. 
  • Family pet approached by national newspaper after details of sordid affair with owner revealed in court. 
  • Pregnant woman threatens disabled man after disparaging comment comparing her to the hors d'oeuvres during lunch at cricket match. 
Also revealed: Rob breaks with tradition...

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Sunday, October 28, 2012

LA Episode 36: Relentless Meandering Stupidity

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Deputy Mayor defends 'duck's arse' remark about employee's hairstyle by stating that it was an accurate observation.
  • Police release wanted photographs of generic looking criminals. 
  • Aspiring Editor attacks fitting roadside tribute to alcoholic father. 
  • Local resident lodges complaint with council after lack of pole dancing monkeys at Poole bar. 
Also revealed: Alex issues a retraction. 

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Monday, October 22, 2012

LA Episode 35: Sweet and Sour Dog Balls and Rice

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Man held at gunpoint outed as cyclist by local paper.
  • Local resident alerts neighbourhood to depression by painting pillar box. 
  • Banker does something immoral. 
  • Stupid and irresponsible diabetic causes trail of destruction after trip to chemist. 
Also revealed: Alex learns about some bloke called Hadrian.

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

LA Episode 34: Multiple Unmarried Mothers, Dole Bludgers and Associated Deadbeats


Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Budding comedy duo comes to abrupt end after untoward comment.
  • Cat held against will finally speaks out after being taken in by local shopkeepers. 
  • Wealthy pensioners start local limousine route after withdrawal of free bus pass.
  • Trainee shop assistant receives counselling after witnessing reduced meat scuffle reminiscent of 'cock fight'. 
Also revealed: Rob's internet goes down prior to recording, will he be able to find stories in time...

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Sunday, October 07, 2012

LA Episode 33: Freaking Zombie Beaver


Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Local man praised after beating off beaver.
  • Museum of Garden Ornaments receives suspicious donation. 
  • Woman complains to council about leaf-ridden forest.
  • Supermarket unveils new hard-line customer complaints campaign entitled 'Prove It or Shove It'. 
Also revealed: Our pound shop prize from across the pond is claimed. 

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Monday, October 01, 2012

LA Episode 32: One Ring To Moderate Them All

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • KFC issues how-to Drive-Thru guide after customer drives into restaurant.
  • Organisers of local pub crawl forced to disguise event as themed wheelbarrow race. 
  • Local businessman finds inventive new use for accidentally bulking ordering sex toy.
  • Car dealership entrepreneur opens line of specialist shops befitting name. 
Also revealed: Rob puts Alex's geographical knowledge of the United Kingdom to the test. 

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

LA Episode 31: Pre-arranged Wide Load Escort

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Conman admits to crime after becoming unable to meet demands of numerous fictitious jobs.
  • Pub buys Ferris wheel to attract underage drinkers back after bouncy castle theft. 
  • Dogs shocked at primary school children's low levels of literacy.
  • Elderly resident states genuine held belief that Grease soundtrack constitutes rave music. 
Also revealed: Alex's adventures in the Semitic supermarket. 

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Friday, September 14, 2012

LA Episode 30: General Wire Sewerooter T-3 Drain Cleaning Machine

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Crematorium outsources incinerator services to pest control company.
  • Anger after neighbourhood door-to-door chainsaw salesman branded 'suspicious' by local newspaper. 
  • Police reveal that a Mr D Attenborough held in custody after indecent horse on horse images found on laptop.
  • NHS denies claims that practice of using toast in open heart surgery is widespread. 
Also revealed: Rob's erroneous beliefs about homeopathy.
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Saturday, September 08, 2012

LA Episode 29: 8 Day Old Asda French Stick

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Pyjama Aid launched for donkey with Sweet Itch.
  • Girl denies that lighthouse hobby is compensating for boyfriend's shortcomings. 
  • Whale contacts police after vomit stolen from beach.
  • Adventurous couple's lovemaking ends in stairlift rescue. 
Also revealed: Alex's geographical knowledge is called into question...again. 

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Tuesday, September 04, 2012

LA Episode 28: Unemployed Catalyst Technician

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Chilli pepper thief left to sweat after eating ill-gotten gains.
  • Glue factory up in arms as local circus rescues horses. 
  • Children of middle class family traumatised by advances in modern technology.
  • Local teenager has bicycle stolen by potential guests of The Jeremy Kyle Show. 
Also revealed: Rob's Z-List celebrity tales. 

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Sunday, August 26, 2012

LA Episode 27: Breathtaking Dove Flight Act

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Boy takes death plunge to get mother's attention.
  • Couple repay Ronald McDonald House Charity by stealing golden arch shaped bed, toadstool table and mushroom chairs from room. 
  • Travelling circus comes to town with main attraction 'Brian the Goose'.
  • After Gloucester branded 'Least Romantic City in UK', residents suggest judging panel visit Birmingham. 
Also revealed: Alex's 'Shining' experience. 

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Sunday, August 19, 2012

LA Episode 26: Giant Talking Canadian Mouse

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Spurned jockey covers ex-girlfriend's car in horse manure.
  • Gang of burglars dressed as landscape gardeners target homes. 
  • Locals call news story about cat barred from pub 'cat-astrophic'.
  • Fire brigade defends seagull rescue by making outlandish claim that 'highly evolved' bird dialled 999.
Also revealed: Alex's paranormal celebrity sighting. 

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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

LA Episode 25: A Bag of Lion Droppings

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Golfer on 'banana high' claims crow stole golf bag.
  • Former crop circle creator 'discovers' new crop circle.
  • Concern at World Record breastfeeding attempt as refreshment stall runs out of milk.
  • Criminal investigation launched after boy receives minor injury from swing.
Also revealed: Alex and Rob celebrate 25 glorious episodes in style. 

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Monday, August 06, 2012

LA Episode 24: Get a Job, Get Married and Get a Bloody Grip!

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Workman caught in brothel without tools claims he misinterpreted client's comment about needing his toolbox.
  • Dutch Olympic Team refuses to leave coach after experiencing taste of British culture.
  • Tramp moves into futuristic council flat with en suite bathroom. 
  • Swindon Town Football Club release replica kits for animal supporters. 
Also revealed: The night that Alex and Rob went to the cinema...

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Monday, July 30, 2012

LA Episode 23: Picnic Chainsaw Massacre

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Local man resorts to selling beloved boat after vandals urinate on sails.
  • Lumberjack misplaces chainsaw after excessive consumption of energy drink.
  • Cat left to fend off attackers after Fire Brigade fail to attend rescue call. 
  • Construction firm down tools due to unseasonal sunshine. 
Also revealed: Alex's potential new name change. 

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Monday, July 23, 2012

LA Episode 22: Air Ambulance Mattress Stand-Down

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Axe wielding manic claims attack was justified after spurned lover makes obscene request.
  • Local man apologises after Higgs boson eBay prank results in creation of black hole.
  • Elderly women mistakenly sells dog as ornament at car boot sale. 
  • Marlborough Jazz Festival rescued at eleventh hour by Keith 'Cheggars' Chegwin and Jimmy Crankie lookalike. 
Also revealed: The unmasking of the mysterious Xavier 'Dick' Catalyst. 

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Saturday, July 14, 2012

LA Episode 21: Fish Roundabout Incident II: The Revenge

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Schoolgirls left traumatised after discovering local area lacks 3G signal.
  • Controversial photograph of suicidal cat taken hours before death released.
  • Local man has faith in justice system restored after being awarded £15 for exposure to breasts. 
  • Marlboro Man reunited with illegitimate West Country son. 
Also revealed: The new 'Comment of the Week' feature proposal.

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Saturday, July 07, 2012

LA Episode 20: Deaf and Dumbass

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Journalist deafens himself with Blu Tack after slow news week.
  • Pizza cures boy's irrational fear of public toilets.
  • Conman defends quality of Sunny Walkmans and Potato iPhones. 
  • Inflatable Stonehenge branded a letdown. 
Also revealed: Rob's Poundstretcher anecdote.

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Sunday, July 01, 2012

LA Episode 19: Fish Roundabout Incident

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Unremorseful housewife claims cat 'had it coming' despite retaliation attack. 
  • Tramp removes parking meter after refusing to pay to park shopping trolley.
  • Jealous woman complains to council about amorous neighbours. 
  • Cillit Bang release firearm shaped bottle. 
Also revealed: The new LA alphabet feature!

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

LA Episode 18: 1000 Earnest Words

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Local idiot considers buying lock after theft of eighth consecutive bicycle.
  • Pizza restaurant moves to trademark dish after ceiling falls into customer's dessert.
  • Miserable child believed to be reincarnation of William Hogarth. 
  • War veteran claims WWII was due to Third Reich's automated financial transactions. 
Also revealed: Alex's alarming inability to name household objects. 

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Saturday, June 16, 2012

LA Episode 17: Sick Smurfing Smurf

Alex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to: lapodcast.net@gmail.com

Stories this week include:
  • Stocky man trapped in luggage space of coach mistaken for suitcase by driver.
  • After letter of apology to newspaper about homemade explosives, local man found with homemade reactor and box of Uranium-235.
  • Burglars return useless guard dog.  
  • Girl sent home for wearing patriotic lipstick and miniskirt.
Also revealed: Rob's impressive (and somewhat fictitious) knowledge of world landmarks.

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