"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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The Paul Mckenna & Jimmy Donny Cosgrove (with Joe Parham) Podcast
Paul Mckenna, Jimmy Donny Cosgrove, Joe Parham
Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined fortnightly by a different guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descends into absolute bollocks.
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Medieval Art with Jack Hartnell
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44:42In the last of the series, Jack is an Associate Professor of Art History at the University of East Anglia, Norwich and has recently written a best selling book called Medieval Bodies: Life and Death in the Middle Ages. Jim attempts to pitch for a gig as the audiobook narrater whilst Paul and Joe are fascinated by the process of writing a book about…
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Being a Vicar with Tim Jones
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45:35Tim Jones was told by his local vicar he's got it in him, so Tim embarked on a 3-year interview process in his quest to become a vicar of Holy Trinity church in Clapham. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descends int…
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Classical composing with Anne Chmelewsky
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34:41Anne Chmelewsky is a composer for stage and screen. Her composition credits include Ricky Gervais' Derek and BAFTA-winning Where Hands Touch, for which Anne was nominated for 'Discovery of the Year' at the 2019 World Soundtrack Awards. Anne also has a new album that she's flogging - Songs Without Words which is available on Spotify. Sitcom writers …
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50 Years of Marriage with Liz & Dave Cosgrove
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34:21Liz and Dave Cosgrove met after Dave got his mate Colin to ask Liz out. 50 years, 4 bouts of cancer and 3 children later, they remain together. Their marriage tips include 'don't do the lovey-dovey stuff' and 'don't go to bed on an argument. If you'd like to book Liz and Dave for any Pig Racing events go to ham-shirepigs.co.uk Sitcom writers Paul, …
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Brothers in Football: The story of the Corinthian-Casuals with Chris Watney
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48:24Chris is the producer of the documentary 'Brothers in Football' which tells the extraordinary true story of how South London amateurs Corinthian-Casuals, set out on a pilgrimage to finally play a historic match that was abandoned on the eve of the Great War. Little do they know that their journey will take them 6,000km across the world, to play in …
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Private Investigations with Jack Panther
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40:57This week we are joined by Jack Panther who talks about his time as a financial investigator. Joe talks about the meticulous planning of a dawn raid, while Jim confesses he was once a model on an escort site. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual speci…
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Midwifery with Natalie Dibsdale
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31:51The boy's minds are blown when Natalie joins and talks about how she became a midwife, but more madly, how a baby doesn't breathe air in the womb, just water like a fish. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descends in…
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Architecture with Simon Wallington
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28:16The boys are joined by Simon, whose specialist subject is 'architecture'. Simon talks passionately about his complex craft, while Paul and Joe aren't convinced it's all that difficult. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normal…
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Making the covid vaccine with Karan Sharma
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33:41Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Karan, whose specialist subject is 'Science'. Karan talks about working in the COVID test centres and Jim talks about space being pointless. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descend…
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Jimmy Donny Cosgrove by Jimmy Donny Cosgrove
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28:40Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Russ again, sadly. After having no one to interview, the boys decide to quiz Jimmy on his life. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descends into absolute bollocks. If you have a speci…
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Conspiracy Theories with Aidan Cottrell Boyce
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24:40Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Aiden, whose specialist subject is 'Conspiracy Theories. Aiden talks about the Lost Tribes of Israel and Jim talks about Fern Britton leaving This Morning. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It n…
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If you like this, then you should subscribe, review and share. If you don't then you should still subscribe, review and share Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their unusual specialist subject. It normally descends into absolute bollocks. If you have a specialis…
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Becoming a Paralympian with Drew Walker
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30:17Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Drew, whose specialist subject is 'Paralympic cycling'. Jim and Drew met at White Hart Lane where Jim said something inappropriate about having one arm and luckily Drew laughed. This theme continues throughout the episode. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a b…
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Mind, body and spirit with James Carrol
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28:19Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by James, whose specialist subject is 'Mind, Body and Spirit'. Some interesting facts about James - he's only met Jim once for 15 minutes and Jim's last vision of the night was seeing James dancing topless with a couple of Mexican transexuals. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joine…
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Bat conservation with Oliver Reeves
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30:11Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Oliver, whose specialist subject is 'bat whispering'. Oliver's often spent long weekends just watching bats, holding bats and counting bats. Sadly, he's left the bat whispering world and now manages a jazz band. Jim hates jazz and proceeds to tell Oliver why. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky'…
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Finding God at 13 with Loren Bream
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29:20Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Loren, whose specialist subject is 'God'. After going to a youth club at 13 (where they let you smoke) Loren decided the life of a Christian was for her. Jim went to a youth club once but was so nervous he was sick and had to go home. He was 17 at the time. Also - be prepared for the maddest story about a woman who…
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Being a female director in 2020 with Jen Sheridan
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30:06Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Jen, whose specialist subject is 'directing'. Jen has never given Jim a role in any of her films, but Jim is about to show her his range of accents including Welsh, Australian and Hull. Prepare to be blown away, readers. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a bra…
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The link between nutrition and anxiety with Aoife Kinsella
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28:39Paul, Jimmy and Joe are joined by Aoife Kinsella, a dietitian whose specialist subject is, well ‘diet’. Aoife talks about the time that she and Jim went to a Lionel Ritchie concert and Jim ended up shitting in a roundabout in Vauxhall. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talkin…
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Growing up in South Africa with Russell Bruns
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28:14Paul and Jimmy (now joined by Joe) are joined by Russ, whose specialist subject is South Africa. Russ knows quite a bit about Nelson Mandella but Jim is adamant he knows more - including the fact that Madiba owned a bird while incarcerated. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest t…
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Life at Eton College with Joe Parham
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33:15Paul and Jimmy are joined by Joe, whose specialist subject is 'Eton College'. Joe claims that he once paid Winston Churchill's grandson to take a turd on one of the school chairs and Jim takes a quiz on the events of 9/11. Sitcom writers Paul, Jimmy (BBC1's Warren) and Joe (Sky's Hitmen) are joined each week by a brand new guest talking about their…
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