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Is A UK Civil War Pending? - 505 Feat. Shorty & Wiggy

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The hosts reveal how King Leopold's genocide in Congo killed over 10 million people and inspired chocolate shaped like hands.
The episode begins with casual banter about skincare and online viewer numbers, setting a light-hearted tone. The hosts then reminisce about past festivals like Fresh Island in Croatia and discuss travel options using Eurostar Snap for discounted tickets to Paris and Amsterdam. They delve into generational definitions, clarifying that Gen Z includes those born between 1997 and 2012, making them digital natives. The conversation shifts to TV shows, with mentions of Arrow, Gotham, and the new Daredevil series. A significant turn occurs when the hosts discuss the Cambodian Civil War and King Leopold's genocide in Congo, highlighting atrocities like hand amputations and chocolate shaped like hands. This leads to a debate on current UK tensions, including Reform marches in Croydon and Clapham, sparking fears of a civil war. They explore cultural appropriation, noting dishes like chicken tikka masala invented in England. Personal health topics include ear cleaning, colonic irrigation, and massages, with anecdotes about experiences in Egypt and Morocco. The episode wraps up with promotions for their 10-year anniversary and Patreon, encouraging listener engagement through DMs with emojis.

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Loose British panel comedy turns colonial memory and south London disruption into an unruly social conversation.

Three Shots of Tequila makes loose studio banter feel like a conversation that keeps catching on history. Marv Abbey and Taser Black move from skincare, sexual bravado and a Tobias Wells comparison into talk of colonial violence in Congo, Belgium's chocolate reputation, and…

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For a history-and-current-events detour that can jump from glowing skin to Clapham before the coffee cools.

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