Sunday, December 24, 2017

LA Podcast 228: A Flurry of Unqualified People Delivering Nonsense Sign Language at Important Occasions

The most trusted name in local news: Local Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.

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Stories this week include:

  • Thamesmead Swan Patrol (TSP) forced to reduce daily patrols due to lack of interest.
  • Surprise surge in chocolate coin sales as confusion surrounding cryptocurrency grows.
  • The Krankies defend 'lewd and offensive' pantomime performance with crass and obscene statement.
  • Origin of Species to be revised after man cements microwave to own head.
Also revealed: Rob is left empty-handed yet again...

Wishing all our listeners a very happy Christmas and restful New Year!

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

LA Podcast 227: A Right Orange-Fingered Jabba the Hut

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Stories this week include:

  • The spectre of Robin Hood stages intervention for local UFO expert.
  • Manhunt continues for crazed, pin-wielding fugitive.
  • Travelodge to offer new donkey befriending service.
  • Family rescued by coastguard after being caught 'swerving for a badger'.
Also revealed: We investigate the difference between marshland and wetland (which is as dull as it sounds)...

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Monday, November 27, 2017

LA Podcast 226: The Devil's Cucumber

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Stories this week include:

  • Faecal connoisseur shaves dog.
  • Pensioner discovers unexploded courgette.
  • Newcastle man admits that pasty tattoo was a misteak.
  • Homeowner mourns the loss of front lawn.
Also revealed: The News Shopper has a new Editor-in-Chief...

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

LA Podcast 225: Mock Effigies

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Stories this week include:

  • Welsh defeat hostile octopuses.
  • Remote village burns sacrificial wicker van to the God of broadband speeds.
  • Bus company owner sacks entire workforce in order to follow dream or not owning a bus company.
  • Papa John's sieg to distance themselves from Neo-Nazi endorsement.
Also revealed: Always count your partridges...

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Saturday, November 04, 2017

LA Podcast 224: The Veneer of Textbook, Overdone Hipster Pretentiousness

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Breaking News: Breaking News: Alex goes it alone for the final time...

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Friday, October 13, 2017

LA Podcast 223: A Penis and Testicle-Shaped Mass

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Breaking News: Alex goes it alone...(Part 2)

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Friday, October 06, 2017

LA Podcast 222: The Buddhist Foreign Lobster Ritual

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Breaking News: Alex goes it alone...(Part 1)

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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

LA Podcast 221: Severed Penis Air Ambulance Callout

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Stories this week include:
  • Deadly sock discovered in Coventry bedroom.
  • Local hero to publish explosive diary charting the biodegradable properties of plastic bags.
  • Criminal gang charged with handling salmon in suspicious circumstances.
  • Man has final game of hide and seek with police before arrest.
Also revealed: We resurrect another pointless feature...

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

LA Podcast 220: A Penis from a Greek Statue, Thousands of Sachets of Sea Monkeys and a Suitcase Full of Mannequin Hands

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Stories this week include:
  • Welsh shopkeeper forced to admit that dogs cannot talk following extensive research.
  • Morbid photo stunt damages priceless coffin.
  • Narcissistic and fantasist brags of his 'f*ck off money'.
  • Shock as Paranormal investigator reveals that haunted doll is haunted.

Also revealed: We search faeces on Wikipedia for no discernible reason...

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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

LA Podcast 219: Donald Trump and the Little Doll Hand Scratches

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Stories this week include:
  • Luddite uses petrol station.
  • Possessed charity shop doll scapegoated for infidelity
  • Guinea pig 'deposited' in shopping centre bathroom.
  • Novelist and former landlord uses national newspaper to boost of her numerous achievements.
Also revealed: Alex’s powers appear to be failing him...

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Friday, August 04, 2017

LA Podcast 218: An LGBT Friendly, Organic, Knit Your Own Yoghurt Type Place

The most trusted name in local news: Local Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.

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Stories this week include:
  • Forcible trout delivery destroys man's letterbox.
  • Community group left bewildered after malicious attack
  • Charitable stranger donates untreated fox fur coat to shop
  • DVLA accused of cowardice after backing out of trail by combat request. 
     Also revealed: We try to source a sixpence...


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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

LA Podcast 217: Rex the Stella Sea Eagle

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Stories this week include:
  • King George III inadvertently takes social media by storm.
  • Amazon's new delivery service proves wildly unpopular.
  • Bride and groom fall short of having the time of their lives.
  • Crystal Palace mascot flies to Newcastle for job interview.
     Also revealed: We discuss the eagerly awaited return of Mr Ames...


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Sunday, July 16, 2017

LA Podcast 216: An NVQ in Bee/Wasp Differential Studies

The most trusted name in local news: Local Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.

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Stories this week include:
  • Croydon finally gets the hero it never deserved.
  • Arkansas man gets biblical in the name of freedom.
  • Internal investigation into police biscuit theft starts to crumble.
  • Magic money tree blamed for road littered with banknotes in Epping Forest.
     Also revealed: Would anyone listen to a podcast called 'Bee Talk'?


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Friday, July 07, 2017

LA Podcast 215: A Little Old Lady Living in the Country’s Biggest Taxpayer-Funded Council House

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Stories this week include:
  • Accidentally topless Little Mermaid swimsuit surprise hit with single, middle-aged men.
  • Homeless family refuses council house after second storey tent extension nears completion.
  • Bus driver in the sh*t after taking wrong turn.
  • Councillors unanimously approve chauffeur for town cat.
     Also revealed: The tension is palpable...


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Friday, June 30, 2017

LA Podcast 214: The Mouse Awakens When the Pigeon Flies East

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Stories this week include:
  • Man celebrates first day at new job by leaving early and threatening to burn down manager's house.
  • Couple no longer alarmed by clock stuck in wall.
  • RSPCA rescues goose trapped in thong.
  • Toerag steals mummified digit from signature cocktail.
     Also revealed: We discuss the correct way to dispose of a dead goose...
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Friday, June 23, 2017

LA Podcast 213: It's Not a Coalition, You D*ck!

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Stories this week include:
  • 'Problem' cat elected to town council.
  • Police investigation into hand dryer thefts hotting up.
  • Common pineapple takes art world by storm.
  • Ill-conceived low budget remake of Animal Farm lands director in court. 
     Also revealed: We establish the South Norwood Animal Tracking and Cat Helpline (SNATCH)...

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Friday, June 16, 2017

LA Podcast 212: Liquid of Any Sort in the Face Is a Big Impediment to Action

The most trusted name in local news: Local Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.

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Stories this week include:

  • Croydon changes town motto to 'No Town is Perfect'.
  • Crisis brewing as Japan faces 'super-mature' adult film star shortage.
  • Man committed to moving lawn.
  • Charity shop sees surprise surge in sales after explicit photos discovered amongst donations.
     Also revealed: We receive an offer we can't refuse...

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Friday, June 09, 2017

LA Podcast 211: Voodoo and Vampire Dolls, Dragon Skulls and Zombie Pin Cushions in the Shadow of Gloucester Cathedral

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Stories this week include:

  • Black Magic Badger Killers to play fundraiser for neighbourhood witches. 
  • Unique Automated Blessing Robot wages holy war against own congregation. 
  • Local man believes time traveller may have been captured on old school photograph. 
  • Three-legged 'horse' fails to win Poundworld Steeplechase.  

Also revealed: We find out what Rob would be willing to do for money...

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

LA Podcast 210: Lonely Men in Smart Cars

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Stories this week include:
  • Sad badger spotted at car boot sale. 
  • Council praised for installation of human faecal bags in local park. 
  • Grandmother takes scenic route to hospital appointment. 
  • Nurse makes playful comparison between elderly care home resident and Jabba the Hut.

Also revealed: We relish a potential legal challenge...

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Thursday, May 18, 2017

LA Podcast 209: Jeremy Kyle and his Degenerate Associates Spouting Endless Platitudes and Statements of the Obvious

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Stories this week include:


  • Bistro leaves unpleasant taste in mouth following ill-conceived joke.  
  • Man struggles to let go of dead brother. Literally.  
  • Cheating husband admits to morning Pernod.  
  • Irrelevant rapper organises immersive Lord of the Flies experience.

Also revealed: Rob encounters the mythical porn fairy...

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