Thursday's show, in a nutshell... - 0:00–3:00 – Host Carl starts late (Portuguese time!); jokes about Matty; shares QR code for bookings/interviews/podcasts; chats thermos mug from Temu (no-spill, bike-friendly, €8); cat chaos in studio. - 3:00–8:00 – Correct intro video; teases guest Richard Allen at 8:30; promotes March 22 fundraiser gig (Sunday, €5 entry, Pavilion Alas Capela near Óbidos): Peacles (Beatles tribute) headlining, Four Horsemen (Rich's band), Two Shots, Jam Shack for storm relief (Communities Unite revival, TempestAID). - 8:00–12:00 – Viewer comments: Tales from the Train (Chris on UK trains: fare dodgers busted, staring passenger, coughing symphony); congrats to Jackie on henna course pass. - 12:00–18:00 – Music news: Mario Bondi (April 10, Espinho Casino), Ageas Cool Jazz Festival Cascais (July 8–31, lineup includes Jamiroquai sold out July 18, Gilberto Gil, David Byrne July 14, Diana Krall, Franz Ferdinand, Chet Faker); Hi-Fi Show Estoril (April 10–12). - 18:00–23:00 – Portugal tops safest retirement spot 2026 (International Living: #1 safest, #4 overall; low crime, peace); images (Chamonix sea of ice, moonrise, cows in field for Iran news coverage). - 23:00–30:00 – Starlink praise (easy setup, eating competitors' breakfast); obesity drugs sales boom (over 500k packages 2025, €300+/month, no state subsidy yet; Mounjaro/Wegovy driving surge). - 30:00–38:00 – Etymology fun: "combobulate" (opposite of discombobulate, from 1800s mock-Latin for order/confusion); Portugal Club threads (signs of spring, fitness 50+, quiz March 14 at Bioulture nearly sold out). - 38:00–45:00 – Roof safety debate (many over-60s climb roofs post-storm; risks high, pros use ropes; personal stories of falls/injuries); "growing old disgracefully" group in club. - 45:00–57:00 – Guest Richard Allen joins: Neighbor fell off roof today (no insurance, but OK); fundraiser details (March 22 starter gig for May 23 big Expo event aiming €50k; musicians play free, Peakles discounted; food/drink on site, indoor backup). - 57:00–end – Rich on music scene growth (Portugal as hot destination: more big/small acts); closes positively (help storm victims before sun/beach forgetfulness); thanks, chow chow.

@Kate Bygrave's marvellous memes, now in a single handy thread! *seasonal service 😉

Because there is crime in Portugal (it's not a paradise...), I'll place some ocasional news about the subject here. Seven people were convicted to prison (7Y9M to 16 years) for a total of 36 robberies. They robbed houses, with old folks inside, and businesses, perpetrated in the districts of Coimbra and Aveiro in early 2022.https://www.jn.pt/3644566357/sete-dos-15-arguidos-do-caso-teia-dourada-condenados-a-prisao/

It's been a rough week. How about a relaxing ride through the Minho on the A7? https://youtu.be/UHzYQSCY1KI?si=sx772VxDJEACmqAa