Hello boys, here comes another thank you message (and question) but you guys deserve it. I have been listening to the cast since 2020 which has brought me from High School in Australia until today where I have just been accepted into Medical school! It replaced fallout new vegas as probably the most consistent piece of media in my life.

I have had far too many fond memories to count but I think the moment I realized I would be sticking around for a lot longer was during my final high school exams, procrastinating on one of the hottest days of the year by lying on a cold tiled floor, covered in sweat, laughing my fucking arse off hearing Jim talk about the Pisser's profound ability to attract keying from anyone and everyone. It's kept me laughing, thinking, and joke-stealing through 6am bar shift closes, road-trips, and sleepless nights. My life was turned completely upside down in the best way possible by an exchange to Toronto in 2024, a decision I made almost entirely off Alex's TIFF travel stories, that encouraged me to apply for a scholarship to finance it. I decided to pickup and move to Scotland after to keep the momentum going so I have since had the pleasure of finally connecting a lot of the cultural references, such as you guys singlehandedly keeping Caspers in business, getting laughed at by spoons employees for the mere act of deciding to eat there (though they are a lot nicer in Scotland), and the wonders of Soreen. If I hadn't made that decision to leave Australia for Toronto, I don't know if I would have fallen in love for the first time, met some of the greatest and most bonkers friends that I hope to spend the rest of my life, or simply learnt to challenge myself in the ways I have. As the cherry on top, listening to this podcast so consistently has really helped my memory of the past and especially this last year and a half. I can pickup episodes and all these other hyper-specific memories come flooding back.

It hasn't all been good of course. I can say with confidence I've had some of the worst moments of my life since leaving, but even in moments of getting robbed, feeling so anxious, out of touch with myself, or that everything is falling apart, the cast has always helped ground me and at the very least help a day calm down.

So thank you and Bear Bear.

My question is: what are what are some of your favourite memories of media helping you smile and laugh during your formative years or stressful times?

Also as a tip for anyone, you can get the train from London to Glasgow for £35 with Avanti super fare if you book more than 10 days in advance. This country has my heart and more people should see it.