When things happen on accident, is it begging the question? From misused turns of phrase to aggravating neologisms, we all have our language pet peeves. Well, at least Ian and Michael do, and they will happily share them in this episode!

Just in time for election day, Ian and Michael discuss terminology relating to politics and elections, and the differences between American and British English. And in keeping with the election theme, they spend an inordinate amount of time on misremembering the names of Swedish tennis players (it all ties together, possibly)! Plus, AI-generated contributors Emma and Sarah appear!

(This episode features AI-generated content and speech)

Ian and Michael discuss expressions derived from sports - with an aside or two delving into other topics, such as the Oxford comma (and its lesser known sibling, the Cambridge semicolon)...

Ian and Michael discuss nautical terms and expressions in everyday use and the contribution of seafaring traditions to the English language, as well as different approaches to language acquisition.

Ian and Michael delve into everyone's favourite topic of conversation - the weather - and its assortment of expressions, as well as language eduction from a conversational standpoint.

Ian and Michael have an eclectic mix of topics on offer in today's episode, including Michael's neck of the woods (the Aland Islands), plot holes in popular sci-fi movies, and the names of fictional characters in foreign languages!

Ian and Michael discuss a number of topics, ranging from a new look at the concept of virtual friends, a Matrix-like existence in the Metaverse, and creation of new political parties. Plus, our AI-generated contributor Emma Williams returns with another instalment of "Emma's Artificial Reflections"!

(This episode features AI-generated content and speech)

Ian and Michael discuss the latest scooter news, road culture in different cities, and the woeful lack of common sense among many of our fellow humans while in traffic.