Ep 103 - Goodbye Bonnie Tyler and Hello Count Binface

In episode 103 of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss the death of Welsh pop music legend, Bonnie Tyler, and how public figures across the entertainment and political spectrums have reacted to the news.The pair also discuss the suspicious developments surrounding the passing of UK political figure, Ann Widdecombe. At the time of recording, police had announced they were approaching the situation as a possible murder investigation.This episode also touches on the many farces of Nigel Farage, his more than questionable cash gifts, and how a forced by-election in Clacton has him facing off with Count Binface. Farage’s dealings coupled with record breaking heatwaves in the UK give the impression we might already be in hellEnjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #vegan #CountBinface #NigelFarage #Clacton #AnnWiddecombe #SpiceGirls #MelanieCMentioned in this episodeTotal Eclipse of The Heart Literal Video Version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMmXCyrV_WQCount Binface’s manifesto:https://countbinface.com/makerfieldmanifestoMelanie C on the Louis Theroux Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-louis-theroux-podcast/id1725833532?i=1000775722622Tickets for Queer Vegan Disco on 21st August:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-vegan-disco-tickets-1993624603857About the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by  Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gChapters:00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast02:40 Cultural Differences and Australian Sayings05:31 Heat Wave Experiences in the UK08:34 Public Transport Challenges During Heat11:43 Tributes to Bonnie Tyler and Anne Widdecombe17:36 Political Legacy of Anne Widdecombe21:25 Celebrity Deaths and Their Impact23:21 Political Turmoil: Nigel Farage's Resignation28:57 The Rise of Absurd Political Figures35:38 Populism and the Disenfranchised Voter39:00 The Spice Girls: Fame and Personal Struggles46:18 Outro