The WonderLand

Geoff rediscovers his happy after a year or so of challenges - having avoided cleaning his teeth with Vegemite - and drags himself kicking and screaming into the present moment; while Little Kev contemplates the deserts of the Amazon, and sending seeds to Tasmania despite extreme prejudice.   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k9sp7rzm6j6mdwiw/Wonderland_S8E1_Transcript75uey.pdf    

Geoff considers the inconsistency of consistency, the importance of struggle, the power of now, what constitutes "attractive", and warns against meditating in heavy traffic - while Little Kev offers new parents advice on choosing children's names...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bvcfraxpvpv86q2z/Wonderland_S7E12_Transcript95hsg.pdf  

Geoff dispenses valuable wake-up advice, warns of the perils of performing  bicycle stunts without a physics degree, and says no to intuition; while Little Kev scores an A1 in AI, or vice versa... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ahz3tjyavmpdd2a8/Wonderland_S7E117p1qj.mp3  

Geoff reveals what really happens to birds; espouses the benefits of doing nothing and boldly suggests that forgiveness beats drinking poison; while little Kev ponders the joys of subliminal massage. TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ep8vvy8d7jrb75gi/Wonderland_S7E10_transcript6ebvd.pdf  

Geoff declares the value of meaninglessness, avoids talking about finance or monkeys, and advocates enjoying the space around our problems: while Little Kev owns things...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/vqnivgx2uaht9ecj/Wonderland_S7E9_Transcript6ngzg.pdf  

Geoff zeroes in on why mystery is (usually) a good thing, drags everyone's favourite go-to conversation topic out into the sunlight and tells us why we should all feel better about ourselves than we do; while Little Kev learns a thing or two about what malware really is... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/aeun8ky6scz7wm2i/Wonderland_S7E8_Transcript8uzo4.pdf

Geoff screws up, stares at the wall, considers chocolate as a potential body-building supplement and spotlights a repulsive new take on classic literature; while Little Kev shares an extract from his book of least favourite words...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ygtcgs8ij7yjc97f/Wonderland_S7E7_Transcriptaipng.pdf    

Following successful raids on the Smithsonian, the Museum Of Natural History, the Biggera Waters Public Library and the back of his Mum's wardrobe, Geoff unfortunately discovers the long-lost first three episodes of The WonderLand; from back when Little Kev was but a glint in a Covid vaccine vial. And now: after months of painstaking restoration of the original 24-track master tapes (performed at huge expense), here they are - for the first time since the last time and for the last time this time - all in one inconvenient 30-minute-or-so package.  Listen now, while you can, before it hopefully gets lost again.   NO TRANSCRIPT! (believe me, we're doing you a favour)

Geoff takes a look at the importance of personal protest, and considers the possibility that Barry Manilow could inadvertently trigger an intergalactic war; while Little Kev considers a lucrative job offer with a catch... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/atc9im/Womderland_S7E6_Transcriptbrt30.pdf  

Geoff delves into the issue of relationships of all kinds while waiting for a life-saving pizza delivery, and considers that childhood-crazy might equal big bucks for grownups; and Little Kev gets annoyed at non-sandwiches and unimportant oils... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jpa4wg/Wonderland_S7E5_Transcript8wk9f.pdf

Geoff extols the virtues of being clueless in Lisbon and takes a look at our addiction to doing stuff whilst in things on water; while Little Kev contemplates a Jim Carrey apocalypse...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/snm6xf/Wonderland_S7E4_Transcript87b1q.pdf  

Geoff discovers the dangers of household chore improvisation and throws a well-deserved spotlight onto the king of Australian fruits, whilst throwing down a bold challenge in the general direction of Trondheim; and Little Kev contemplates alcoholic tunafish sandwiches... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bstsa6/Wonderland_S7E3_Transcript9okb1.pdf  

Geoff celebrates the 100-episode mark by dusting off his ancient history and ridiculing some unnecessary modern expressions; and Little Kev feels the heat whilst contemplating what's in a name...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9s2e53/Wonderland_S7E2_Transcript_9upsz.pdf  

Geoff wonders just how difficult it is to find that dream vocation, and gets down and dirty with one of our four-legged friends; while Little Kev considers the choices available to us in an emergency situation...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/r8hz7q/Wonderland_S7E1_Transcript7p6ld.pdf  

Geoff reveals a little-known fact about the male of the species, recalls the perils of late night pantry raids and suggests that value is often subjective; whilst Little Kev digs a big hole outside the toy shop... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/m2nrxu/Wonderland_S6E10_Transcriptakbr4.pdf

Geoff marvels at the magic and mystery of mathematics and suspects a connection between a dead cat and the salvation of humanity, whilst Little Kev reckons with soft-closing toilet seats and soft clothes...    TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nnyu58/Wonderland_S6E9_Transcript6u85m.pdf  

Geoff reveals that stupidity is often no accident, recommends free overseas trips for everyone and contemplates different names for a famous rock band; whilst Little Kev gets stressed and considers alternative meanings for a controversial word... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/88pmy4/Wonderland_S6E87vj4s.mp3  

Geoff explains how being unpopular for no reason can be an advantage, whilst suspecting that his sense of direction might be the latest casualty of technology; whilst Little Kev ponders political correctness and gets hit by a boom gate...  TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/admhms/Wonderland_S6E7_Transcript76q78.pdf  

Geoff declares the value of throwing in the towel and identifies a couple of futuristic predictions that we're definitely not likely to go for; whilst Little Kev talks oppression, wine-making and eye disorders...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y32qrc/Wonderland_S6E6_Transcript680bo.pdf

Geoff reflects on the most unexpectedly inspirational places on earth and explains what politics has to do with birdlife; and Little Kev considers new versus old tech, whilst noticing that his nose and ears are getting bigger... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9wqz32/Wonderland_S6E5_Transcript8igr3.pdf  

Geoff despairs of online sub-editing and questions the accuracy of podcasting statistics; whilst Little Kev ponders the Church of Trevor... Or Sharon... Or Al Jolson... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/inwhk3/Wonderland_S6E4_Transcript814wf.pdf    

Geoff suggests new universal warning signage and wonders if mortally wounded Roman Catholics are currently enjoying an unfair advantage; whilst Little Kev takes on unnecessary verbiage... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5q3tcb/Wonderland_S6E3_Transcript69ikm.pdf

Geoff reveals the all-time number one zero and contemplates the whole business of not having a pulse, whilst Little Kev throws away money and ridicules alternative uses for dental floss... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dybcde/Wonderland_S6E2_Transcript6onsa.pdf  

Geoff takes a deep dive into a revolutionary solution for armed conflict, and extols the virtues of knowing when to shut the hell up; whilst Little Kev contemplates elephants and phone-charging alternatives in a mystical place called Skipple...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pxiuz5/Wonderland_S6E1_Transcript7odhw.pdf  

Geoff ponders healthy home versus happy trails, wonders why guys are harder to offend and concludes that tragedy needs laughter; and Little Kev finds himself with light wood whilst listening to heavy metal...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eiwpwh/S5E10_Transcript9zy1s.pdf

Geoff suspects that the tooth fairy might exist after all, that promises may not be all that promising, and that being spied on is all our own fault; whilst Little Kev considers the benefits of a radical new employment directive...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/y8etpm/Wonderland_S5E9a3xhx.mp3

Geoff marvels at the mystery of inspiration, gazes in wonder at The WonderLand and wonders if we don't need a reason; while Little Kev contemplates saving the world with a bit of housework...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hj5gn5/S5E8_Transcript8rw8s.pdf

Geoff lauds the unmasking of long-hidden realities, takes a good look at everyone's bookshelves and Little Kev is forced to step in during a search for new words...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/f3sh3a/S5E7_Transcript8fq78.pdf  

Geoff keeps his fluids up, calls for time out and wonders if it's really all good when even better might actually be worse; while Little Kev gets claustrophobic in the closet... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/59dzyb/S5E6_Transcript9xb2r.pdf  

Geoff gets connected and can't forget whilst making himself super-vulnerable at the front door, and Little Kev considers sending in the clones...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7yjz5e/S5E5_Transcript6l3s0.pdf

Geoff makes things difficult for himself and worries about the future of garage sales, whilst Little Kev sharpens up his dance moves...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/inec3h/S5E4_Transcript69xbs.pdf  

Geoff loses the shaving cream but finds meaning in challenge, and explains why we need bad times; and Little Kev considers purchasing insurance for his inner party animal...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4tbhe2/S5E3_Transcript91ckb.pdf  

Geoff gets real about air travel, recognises pizza for what it really is, and questions our motives; while Little Kev hits the overpass in his underpants...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u28afp/S5E2_Transcript9fprx.pdf

Geoff reveals the religious potential of diet choices and wonders why we're not making the best of our most natural resource, whilst Little Kev talks hairodynamics (and no, that's not a spelling mistake)...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i426x5/S5E1_Transcript8ot76.pdf

Geoff suspects that innovators are getting bored and ponders the resale value of dead birds; and Little Kev tries not to kill elderly people with his iPhone...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ad9wnp/S4E16_Transcript68xia.pdf  

Geoff explains how nature could be its own worst enemy; that sleeping might be lucrative, and why mosquitoes could be smarter than we thought; while Little Kev tries turning right on a red light...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7eyiem/S4E15_Transcriptarctz.pdf

Geoff ponders accidental telecommunications, wonders if we're all natural-born bargain addicts, and identifies a problem with a popular women's winter fashion trend; whilst Little Kev makes a call from prison...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sgnmda/S4E14_Transcript93ap0.pdf  

Geoff offers some relaxed relationship advice, considers the Loop Of Annoyance, and Little Kev tries not to look in the mirror for a really long time...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cajvit/S4E13_Transcript7q283.pdf  

Geoff contemplates clowns, explains why not having a clue can be advantageous and listens for unbearable noises; whilst Little Kev admits to having friends who resemble Hobbits... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/g89hkc/S4E12_Transcript7mckf.pdf  

Geoff reveals an effective way to deflect personal blame for an unfortunate social faux pas, contemplates a revolution in podcasting, and explains why small talk is bigger than we think; and Little Kev considers an ecological question...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t2jcm3/S4E11_Transcriptaf1as.pdf

Geoff threatens his audience with FOMO, comes up with a brilliant solution to a everyone's biggest problem, and takes a good look at looking good; while Little Kev suggests dial-a-clown for weasel control...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gvujsm/S4E10_Transcript6m15u.pdf

Geoff wonders if we all might literally be living the dream; questions whether adversity makes people nicer; contemplates refrigeration mechanics posing as cardiologists... and Little Kev tries stay on his toes whilst sitting down.   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2sgi8y/Wonderland_S4E9azz0n.mp3  

Geoff suspects that (1) understanding stuff is overrated; (2) we all look a lot better than we think, and (3) anger can be healthy; whilst Little Kev considers being vaguely vegan...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k6vvsg/S4E8_Transcriptbv5r6.pdf  

Geoff ponders self-improvement whilst tucking into his favourite Norwegian indulgence and accidentally discovering the next big thing in dairy beverage trends; and Little Kev forgets to remember stuff...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/emywbg/Wonderland_S4E76os3y.mp3  

Geoff talks gym membership psychology whilst explaining (a) how to avoid a punch in the face, and (b) why certain social gatherings suggest the need for an industrial-strength umbrella...

Geoff contemplates large goldfish and explains why expectations and multi-tasking could be the greatest threats to creative genius; while little Kev mulls the positives and negatives of language mathematics...

Geoff reveals the joy of not giving a monkey's, gives his opinion of your opinions, and identifies yet another place where "free" isn't exactly free...

Geoff predicts the failure of the latest attempt to make life less fun, gets the jump on cheesecake temptation and avoids the existential questions; while little Kev fakes his own life and makes with the pillow talk already... TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jqighs/S4E3_Transcriptaju41.pdf  

Geoff goes in boots and all and socks it to the fashionistas, ponders a rectangular chicken, and gets out the binoculars for a bit of compulsively judgemental people-watching...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ippg5j/S4E2_Transcript9780a.pdf

Geoff questions the value of background music, confesses an inability to multitask and calls for an upgrade to the human waterworks, whilst Little Kev tries to not wake up when he wants to...   TRANSCRIPT: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z4nnug/S4E1_Transcript80n9w.pdf