#711 Dirty politics

This week on The Bugcast: we discuss controversy and misconduct in the UK government, and play 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

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Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Caroline’s upcoming <a href="https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/events/event/359/ravenfield-art-exhibition-at-ravenfield-parish-hall">Art Exhibition</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61276319">Tory Porn MP</a>

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#710 Arty pants

This week on The Bugcast: a pigeon disrupts the snooker, Parliament disrupts Boris, Her Maj turns 96, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

BBC Sport: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/snooker/61195993">Pigeon disrupts the snooker at the Crucible</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-61180383">Portsmouth Royal Navy base marks Queen’s 96th birthday</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61187790">Boris Johnson faces leadership criticism (i.e. a spanking) amid partygate row</a><br /> <br />
Dave sprains his ankle<br />
Caroline is exhibiting her art on Tuesday<br />
Alex has had his first Covid jab

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#709 Seaside roasting

This week on The Bugcast: we take a week off, we discuss fines issues to senior politicians, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Week off, Geocaching, trip to the seaside, sunburned<br />
Fines<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61092597">Will there be more fines for No 10 parties?</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61110237">Rwanda asylum seekers: UK government criticised over ‘cruel’ plan</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-dom">Non-domiciled status</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_with_non-domiciled_status_in_the_UK">List of people with non-domiciled status in the UK</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliamentary_privilege">Parliamentary privilege</a>

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#708 Chill yer boots

This week on The Bugcast: Dave and Caroline are taking a break, Caroline’s drawings are published, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Dave and Caroline are taking a break<br />
Caroline’s illustrations are <a href="https://grimmandco.co.uk/magical-travel-guide/">in a book</a>

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#707 Crazy weather

This week on The Bugcast: two musicians pass away, we discuss our week and the weather, and we play 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60934411">Tom Parker: The Wanted singer dies aged 33</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-60884259">Taylor Hawkins: Foo Fighters’ drummer dies aged 50</a><br />
Luke’s cookery exam, which turned into Dave’s dinner<br />
Caroline’s busy week<br />
View Caroline’s <a href="https://instagram.com/theinstamoo">artwork on Instagram</a><br />
Inclement weather

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#706 Covid climb

This week on The Bugcast: Alex turns 9, Covid cases go up, and the UK Government uses WhatsApp for security, plus 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Alex is 9!<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-60872687">Covid: UK – free tests no longer available and cases climb by 1 million in 1 week</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-60837166">Boris Johnson gets summaries of sensitive government data via WhatsApp</a>

<strong>Clocks to forward this weekend in the UK and parts of Europe!</strong>

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#705 Whodunnit?

This week on The Bugcast: Caroline gets sent to Coventry, our youngest has another birthday, plus 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Dirty Stopout (Coventry Trip)<br />
Alex is 9 tomorrow<br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izieu">Izieu</a> (linked to the Talking Cure track)

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#704 Fake it till you make it

This week on The Bugcast: Caroline updates on her skin and her Fitbit, a true crime series on Netflix, and 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Caroline’s skin update<br />
Caroline’s Fitbit update<br />
fitbit.com: <a href="https://help.fitbit.com/en/ionic2.htm">Fitbit Ionic safety recall</a><br />
Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81008305">Inventing Anna</a><br />
IMDb: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740976/">Inventing Anna</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anna_Sorokin">Anna Sorokin</a><br />
Soundcloud: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/lilboweep">LilBoWeep</a>

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#703 Slava Ukrayini

This week on The Bugcast: Back into normal time, we talk about the situation in Eastern Europe, and play 8 tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

Topics

Support for Ukraine<br />
Support for the Russian people

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#702 Moo’s Choons

This week on The Bugcast: Caroline presents her selection of the best tracks that we’ve played in the last year, with 16 tracks of amazing Creative Commons and independent music.

Songs played

Intro: <a href="http://chrisjuergensen.com/">Chris Juergensen</a> – Bug Lips<br />
Outro: <a href="http://markmarshall.com/">Mark Marshall</a> – Man Walking

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