Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I open up about my decision to break a long-standing nightly wine habit and the early benefits I’m already feeling—better sleep, steadier mood, and renewed motivation—while Mallificus shares practical substitution tips and dopamine insights. We explore the psychology of habits, gut health, and the role of mindset in making lasting change. Then we welcome researcher and author Mark Devlin, who takes us deep into the intersections of popular music, social engineering, and occult symbolism—from 1960s Laurel Canyon revelations to modern celebrity influence and predictive programming. We discuss artists who toe the industry line, those who resist, and how bloodlines, handlers and mind control allegedly shape the entertainment landscape. Mark also previews his latest books, including Musical Truth Volume 4: No One’s Dad’s a Plumber, and his truth-fiction trilogy. It’s a thought‑provoking conversation about media literacy, critical thinking, and reclaiming personal sovereignty—peppered with sunshine, great tunes, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Resources mentioned: Mark Devlin’s website (djmarkdevlin.com) for books, talks, podcasts and audiobooks; David McGowan’s "Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon"; "The Memoirs of Billy Shears"

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by co‑host Mallificus Scott for a whirlwind catch‑up on relentless winter rain, SAD-busting infrared lamps, and a touching button‑swapping mystery from the Black Watch that sends us down a Boer War rabbit hole. We chew over council tax hikes, a proposed UK electronic travel authorisation, and the buzz around Rupert Lowe’s new political party—balancing enthusiasm with scepticism about promises on asylum, immigration, culture, energy, farming, and digital ID. Our guest, Paul English, then dives into the foundations of modern banking—why the system serves a few at the expense of many—and sketches a plain‑English primer on money versus currency, debt, and central banks. We explore whether decentralised digital money could return power to ordinary people, with a spirited look at crypto’s pitfalls and potential, including why Paul believes most coins miss the mark and why BSV might align with the original peer‑to‑peer vision. It’s a fast, thought‑provoking tour from parish‑level resilience to peasant money in a data‑driven world, with plenty of good humour along the way.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this candid and wide-ranging episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott for a festive-season catch‑up before welcoming returning guest Tony Bevington. We reflect on the week’s irritations and small joys, from relentless weather warnings and Christmas sparkle to community moments that lift the spirit. Then Tony shares his powerful personal story of losing his son following the COVID vaccine and his ongoing fight for answers and accountability. We discuss the wider landscape of inquiries, reporting systems, government transparency, and the lived experience of bereaved and injured families. The conversation broadens to community, resilience, civil liberties, digital ID concerns, and lessons Tony learned from years living and working in Papua New Guinea, Botswana and Micronesia—stories of culture, courage, and connection. We close with practical reflections on localism, skills, and the value of genuine community in uncertain times.

Resources mentioned include Tony’s memoir My Wings of Destiny (Amazon), UK bereaved and injured family support groups, and breathwork practices that have supported Tony through grief and change. It’s an episode about truth-telling, compassion, and finding light together at the close of the year.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

We welcome Cornish YouTuber Tony Goodman of ElectricCar-nage for an hour of spirited banter and straight-talking truth. We trace Tony’s journey from mischievous local radio beginnings and viral parody fame (including his legendary Cornish Donald Trump) to his irreverent critiques of EV culture and modern conformity. Tony shares how boredom, humour, and a love of free speech led him into content creation, why he needles the “floaterati,” and how honest conversation—plus a bit of good-natured ribbing—can cut through division.

We also unpack Tony’s pointed intervention at Cornwall Council’s debate on mandatory digital ID—complete with his now-famous “20,000 Cornishmen” quip—and what that overwhelming council objection really means. Along the way we talk Cornish identity, accents, censorship, and why choice matters more than tribalism. It’s an hour of wit, warmth, and unfiltered authenticity from a proud Cornishman who would rather laugh at the madness than be told what to think—or drive.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Co-host Mr Scott sits in for Shelley and welcomes broadcaster Eric Von Essex for a wide‑ranging, good‑humoured conversation that blends personal history, media literacy, and local culture. We discuss Cornwall’s pull, smuggling lore, lost chapels in the dunes, and how pubs and parish life once anchored real community. Eric shares moving family recollections from Malta, Sicily and D‑Day, the gap between Hollywood myth and wartime reality, and why he published his father David J. Powis’s memoir, My World War Two, to set the record straight. We explore propaganda old and new, from Disraeli and Chesterton to modern “thumbscrew tightening,” phones-as-cages, staged political theatre, and the power of humour to puncture tyranny. We also trail an upcoming Christmas special on the 1914 Christmas Truce and a forthcoming mini‑series on nuclear energy myths featuring Galen Windsor—plus shout‑outs to independent artists listeners can support. Resources mentioned include Powis’s book, the warveteran.co.uk site, archive.org for Lt-Col J. Creagh Scott’s Hidden Government, and indie music from Blood Ruby, First to Eleven, Whom By Fire and Trevor John. Listeners are invited to join the conversation, share local stories, and reconnect with neighbours—because community begins on your own doorstep.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mr Scott and later our guest, musician “Rhinelander,” for a wide‑ranging chat that blends winter weather banter, community moments, and a deep dive into AI’s accelerating role in music. We explore an AI-generated 1950s Motown cover of Eminem’s “Without Me,” discuss UK/Russia headlines, and reflect on the human touch versus automation—from phones and social media through to art, photography, and recording. Rhinelander shares how his band experiments with AI to enhance rehearsal-room recordings, the ethics of credit and labelling, and why imperfections and live feel still matter. We compare production quality, creativity, and cost, muse on carbon footprints of data centres, and touch on the broader cultural implications of AI, from media to gaming—and even conscription talk abroad. We also celebrate small wins: launching our new one‑page links hub and Discord chat, and finding joy in local community connections and live music. Across the hour, we spin standout tracks and covers, including acoustic interpretations and AI‑aided pieces, using them to test whether listeners can hear the difference between ‘handmade’ and machine-shaped sound. The conversation lands on a simple conclusion: AI can smooth the rough edges, but soul, story, and shared experience still come from humans—preferably with a good guitar, a warm pub, and a nodding head keeping time. 

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this candid and refreshingly human episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott and his sister, Janet, for an honest conversation about perimenopause and menopause—what it really feels like, why it’s so misunderstood, and how partners can better support each other. We swap stories about brain fog, hot flushes, restless legs, incontinence, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, and Janet shares her brilliant workplace-style analogy that makes the hormonal chaos instantly understandable. We also touch on practical support: HRT myths and benefits, diet tweaks (protein, veg, healthy fats; watch seed oils and refined sugar), strength training over high-impact cardio, the role of the vagus nerve, and why soy and palm oils are everywhere. Along the way, we chat about school attendance pressures, ‘flu vs COVID’, media trust, and a dash of BBC/Trump headline-watching—plus a few laughs at our own expense. If you’re approaching “the change”, living with someone who is, or just want a grounded, compassionate primer with humour, this one’s for you. And yes—Janet’s analogy is in the show notes so you can share it with the men in your life!

Resources and references (mentioned in conversation)
- Janet’s menopause analogy: “Drastic Changes to the Workforce” (included below)
- Topics to explore: HRT (modern body-identical oestrogen), strength training for midlife women, vagus nerve breathing/stretching, seed oils vs olive/coconut/butter, soy as an oestrogen mimic, menopause symptoms list (NHS), perimenopause vs menopause timeline
- Practical tips: lift weights 2–3x weekly, prioritise protein/veg/healthy fats, reduce refined sugar/alcohol/ultra-processed foods, consider yoga/Pilates/mobility for cortisol control, read labels for soy flour/palm oil

Drastic Changes to the Workforce – by Janet
Two sisters, Susan and Janet Ovary, down tools with no handover after years prepping the reproductive suite. Enter Bob from the adrenal department—king of cortisol—who now must keep the peace with oestrogen he’s not built to make. He recruits chaotic ‘minions’ (fat cells) that stockpile everywhere, clog corridors, and build an unsightly front extension while trying to eke out oestrogen. The thermostat’s broken (hot flushes), a loo leaks (bladder changes), and the whole workforce can’t find balance. The Hazard Response Team (HRT) may stabilise things, but it’s now about damage control and adapting to the new normal. It’s messy, maddening—and strangely liberating when you finally name it.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively Bonfire Night episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my wonderfully sardonic co‑host, Mr Mallifficus Scott, for a warm, rambling catch‑up that swings from soggy UK weather and sleep‑deprived creativity to clocks changing, calendars, and the cozy comforts of autumn. We chat music-making mishaps, seaside nostalgia, wetsuit woes, the joys and perils of electric cars, and language quirks, before wading into spikier territory: remembrance parades and red tape, gender and changing‑room policies, schools and pronouns, ‘furries’ and litter boxes, and how bureaucracy and culture wars shape everyday life. We close with nods to news (Dick Cheney’s passing, prisoner release blunders), Cornwall curios, and a reflective segment on post‑WWII history that challenges received narratives—rounded off with tunes to lift the mood and see you into the week.

Expect banter, honesty, a few rants, and a lot of heart—from beach walks and Blackadder to harmonies, poppies, and the peculiarities of modern Britain.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

Good evening, wonderful people! On this lively midweek show, I’m joined by my co‑host Mr Mallifficus Scott for two hours of candid chat, laughs and a fair few eyebrow‑raisers. We kick off with the tech turmoil of a global Microsoft outage and muse on how fragile our infrastructure has become, before skewering a “simple” BBC explainer on climate change and the media’s outrage machine. We dive into free speech with a jaw‑dropping real court reading on so‑called hate speech, then counterbalance it with Rowan Atkinson’s eloquent defence of robust dialogue—and a classic Steve Hughes bit on being “offended.” Along the way we wander delightfully through life updates: late‑night music jams, turning a home office into a mini‑museum of family history, the joy of decluttering lofts and cutlery drawers, shaggy rugs and scratch‑happy pets, piano practice triumphs, and an unexpectedly wholesome engagement shoot. We also touch on migration headlines, digital ID creep, and the never‑ending budget woes—asking who really benefits from manufactured outrage. Same time next week—bring your favourite beverage and your best scepticism.

P.S. Next week we’ll share a brilliant resource for researching World War I veterans in your family—don’t miss it.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

This week on the Shelley Tasker Show, I catch up with my co‑host Mr Mallificus Scott about soggy Cornish gardening, autumn nostalgia, Halloween prep, and the comedy of everyday life—from dentist phobias to rogue Facebook AI bios. We then dive into a packed agenda: the rapid creep of digital ID, including NatWest’s new in‑app carbon footprint tracker; lessons from Vietnam’s mass bank account closures tied to digital ID non‑compliance; and how to push back in practical ways with cash habits and fewer data breadcrumbs. We also tackle climate narratives and costs versus causation, NHS plans for compulsory antisemitism training and uniform guidance, and culture‑clash headlines from migration to local norms. Rounding out the hour, Mr Scott shares a ‘word of the week’—Tantalus—plus family history, records, and archival music gems, before introducing the next segment of “Other Losses.” As always, we keep sponsors out of the chat and focus on stories, sense‑checking, and a few much‑needed laughs. Tune in for thoughtful takes, practical tips, and some superb tracks from the PureOriginal archive.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively midweek episode of the Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my co-host Mr Scott for a candid catch‑up on slowing life down, everyday mishaps, homeschooling wins, and the uneasy state of news and media trust. We weave from Lego-on-the-floor peril and DIY wallpaper triumphs to reflections on independent media, censorship, and why so many feel powerless. I also welcome activist Debbie Hicks, who delivers a compelling warning about digital ID and its potential role in enabling conscription and wider social control. Debbie connects government plans, the National Security Strategy, and timelines for digital ID rollout with the risk of war footing, arguing that resistance must start now through outreach, non-compliance, and community action.

We discuss how tech normalisation (phones, apps, facial recognition) feeds a broader control grid, the realities of homeschooling and school bullying, and why marches, petitions and street-level conversations still matter. Plus: why “mobile phones” are the sleeper issue, the illusion of choice in news, and the enduring importance of cash. A thoughtful, spirited conversation with practical takeaways—and a clear call to stay alert, get informed, and get involved.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In today’s hump day edition of the show, I’m joined by the awesome Mr Scott for a lively, wide-ranging evening. We kick off with mic mishaps and life updates before diving into the joys of creativity: my long-dreamed-of piano finally arrived, I’m tackling Debussy’s Clair de Lune, and we chat about making time for music, painting, darkrooms, and the gym. From names that raise eyebrows to Christmas cake traditions, it’s a warm, humorous catch‑up that celebrates family moments, kids thriving at school, and the power of small creative rituals. 

We then pivot to current affairs and civil liberties: climate‑trend claims about hydrangeas, media mistrust and verifying sources, protest policing and “repeat protest” powers, plus Colin Gong’s first‑hand update from the latest Defend Our Juries action in Trafalgar Square—lower turnout after political warnings, heavy police presence (including units from Northern Ireland), and reflections on November’s planned actions and the looming judicial review. We also touch on digital ID concerns, migration debates, a GB News school RE controversy, and close with a moving listening moment: the profound beauty of Clair de Lune as a reminder to live in the now. Stay for the final segment where Scott premieres part one of “Other Losses” and signs off with next week’s plans.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In tonight’s Shelley Tasker Show on Food for Thought Radio, Myself and Co-host Mallificus ScottI sit down with Dr David Cartland, a former UK GP who rose to wider attention during the COVID period for challenging vaccine policy and elements of the public health response. He shares, in detail, his personal journey from early pandemic frontline experiences to speaking out, the backlash that followed, GMC proceedings, erasure from the medical register, and the profound professional and personal consequences. We also discuss his subsequent listing by the Disclosure and Barring Service, the knock-on effects on everyday life including grassroots football, and the broader questions this raises about free speech, safeguarding, and consistency in regulation. Listeners heard a candid, emotional account of resilience, the toll of public controversy, and Dr Cartland’s appeal for support as he pursues legal avenues and continues advocacy. In the final segment, we lighten the tone with reflections on heritage, heirlooms, and how personal history shapes new creative directions, before closing with calls for compassion and community support for those navigating the aftermath of the past few years.

Resources mentioned and where to find Dr David Cartland: Search “David Cartland” on YouTube for his whistleblowing series; on X/Twitter at @CartlandDavid; Instagram via his name. He also has a book and crowdfunding page (GiftSendGo – search his name) for those wishing to support legal challenges. Listeners are encouraged to share his work, buy the book, or contribute if able.