Episode notes
Dog etiquette, cravats, air saxophone solos and sugar addiction are among the subjects addressed by Bill in this episode. This episode's playlist is called 'Instead of School' and includes: 'I’m Tore down’ by Freddie King ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ by Dr John ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Ike & Tina Turner ‘Stutter’ by Elastica ‘Daylight’ by Kellow Rowland (ft. Travis McCoy) ‘Suffragette City’ by David Bowie You can find the playlist here on Spotify and on Apple Music here The book that Bill recommends this week is 'The Idiot' by Elif Batuman We'd love to hear from you! Send us questions for Bill…
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