Sinopsis
Local Anaesthetic: The Most Trusted Name In Local NewsLocal Anaesthetic is a podcast exploring strange and funny local stories from across the UK (and occasionally the world...) including listener submitted contributions.Listeners can submit stories via Facebook (Facebook.com/lapodcast), Twitter (@lapocast) or e-mail: (lapodcast.net@gmail.com). We
Episodios
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LA 62: Dead Malnourished Goldfinch
11/05/2013 Duración: 46minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Woman shocked to learn that birds can fly. Local Women's Institute face further embarrassment after laying on lavish banquet for talk on eating disorders. Police attribute rise in 'flashing' to recent article highlighting most common locations. Paper faces criticism after 'sexing up' photograph of dead goldfinches. Also revealed: Alex reveals the truth behind what really happened when he was left alone with Rob's cat...
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LA 61: Margaret Thatcher Death Party Bottle Smash (Mini-Episode)
29/04/2013 Duración: 25minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com
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LA 60: Anti-Social Demonic Kitten (Mini Episode)
23/04/2013 Duración: 23minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com
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LA 59: Amorous Nine-Strong Flock of Mallards
17/04/2013 Duración: 45minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Commentators find ten rude names for journalist after questionable story. Daily Mail blames Latin ducks for stealing birds away from hardworking British ducks. Animal welfare charities outraged after couple crucify hamster. Mexican wing of charity disgusted to learn that collection bags used in connection to fraud. Also revealed: Rob is found to be moonlighting...
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LA 58: Precious Escapism, Excitement and Self-discovery
09/04/2013 Duración: 43minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Southeastern shocked to learn station staff consisted of local amateur dramatics society. Grieving swan takes own like after refusing counselling. Austerity measures hit hard as family are forced to substitute birthday cake with biscuits. Shoplifter given the sweet taste of freedom after court appearance. Also revealed: We have some 'exciting' news...
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LA 57: Frigging Wooden Pommel Horse
01/04/2013 Duración: 44minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Occasional table on loose in Dorchester. Local man claims he is to become next astronaut after accidentally inhaling aerosol Cheating husband blames infidelity on cat people. Drama teacher defends directorial decision to include imitation assault rifles in production of Cinderella. Also revealed: We watch some videos...
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LA 56: Only A Few Skid Marks...
24/03/2013 Duración: 46minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Burglar outraged at being branded 'sexual fetishist' by local paper after underwear theft. Journalist arrested after inexplicably recording conversations of unwitting shoppers. Town with Communist machinations named as one of the coolest places to live by Kremlin. Woman reassesses life after scooping first prize in 'Most Like Owner' category at dog show. Also revealed: Rob goes it alone...
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LA 55: Factor 100 Sun Cream and a Stupid Hat
17/03/2013 Duración: 44minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Local paper reveals scientific exclusive on sunshine making subjects feel 'better'. Police smash in back doors of man disguised as grandmother. Legal precedent set for minimum number of cinema rows needed between patrons to lawfully masturbate. Channel 5 commissions new veterinary drama entitled Dash loosely based on Magnum, P.I. Also revealed: A little too much gets revealed...
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LA 54: Small but Thoroughly Unpleasant Collection of Scumbags
11/03/2013 Duración: 47minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Cat owner admits staging elaborate kidnapping and ransom of pet to raise funds for ailing conservatory business. Wayward sheep given food and shelter by victims despite week long reign of terror. Police told to keep their beeping noses out of driver's business. Fly-tippers hung by the neck until dead in local town. Also revealed: We revealed our new (and copyrighted) podcast venture...
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LA 53: The Dirty Raincoat Wearer, Bag ‘o’ Sweets in Pocket and Supporter of Cottaging and Gay Sex in Public
03/03/2013 Duración: 48minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Bexley unveiled as the new holiday destination for Club 18-30 holidaymakers. Judge arrested for indecent exposure in local cinema claims he was re-enacting offence for the benefit of the jury. Man attempting to exchange imitation firearm for fish and chips revealed to be unsavoury character. Big cat 'expert' admits culling badgers to manipulate statistics. Also revealed: Rob eats a Ye Olde Man's Hotdog...
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LA 52: TV Charity Fundraiser Fatigue
25/02/2013 Duración: 53minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Editor spotted releasing horses onto local common. Dog mess passes Fitness to Work assessment after clerical error. Love blossoms after man tells partner he wished they'd never met. Pensioner arrested after conducting guided tours of red-light districts. Also revealed: First come, first served...
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LA 51: Unceremoniously Dumped
21/02/2013 Duración: 47minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Suspect arrested in Hobby Craft after hiding in bead aisle. Town on lockdown after grit theft. Man denies allegations of 'switching off' ex-wife after peculiar sound bite. Local philanthropist conned out of £30,000 after yacht bought on internet turns out to be cardboard cutout. Also revealed: He's possibly onto us...
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LA 50: Night Fishing Contest and Barbecue
08/02/2013 Duración: 45minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Owner denies staging Homeward Bound re-enactment after lost dog is found wandering railway line. Local resident burnt at stake after rumoured sightings of him in woman's clothing spread. Mystery surrounds news story with lack of content. Blonde teenager's wrestling debut draws unprecedented number of middle aged male 'sports' fans. Also revealed: We exchange obligatory 'non-luxury' gifts.
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LA 49: What's Next, Monkey Meat?!
03/02/2013 Duración: 43minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Miss Teen Bromley 2012 entrants mistakenly given journalism award by editor of local paper. Church of England refutes ludicrous claim that Bob the Builder was 13th Apostle. Strip club shocked by allegations of French cuisine being served in venue. Shoppers grateful after supermarket is cordoned off due to health and safety fears. Also revealed: We find out what Lonnie has been saying...
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LA 48: Acute Attack of Calcified Tabloid Brain Spanking
30/01/2013 Duración: 45minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Husband exacts revenge by forcing wife into beach hut. Norfolk boy displays surprise knowledge of foreign lands. Public backlash after council reveals parking fees fund running costs of council services. Farmer ostracized after claiming that chickens were behind drive-by egging Also revealed: We reply to yet another e-mail AND watch a video...
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LA 47: Western Swimming Nudist Group
21/01/2013 Duración: 44minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: The Birdman returns in the Mysterious Case of the Stuffed Cheetah. Nudist group outraged by woman seen wearing swimming costume. Parkes on puberty. Err...that's it. Also revealed: We reply to an e-mail...
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LA 46: Sold Out Swindon Ghost Walk
12/01/2013 Duración: 42minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: New Forest gunman hires victim as mentor. Mr W Wonka denies knowledge of an unprovoked attack by members of his workforce. Cancellation of ghost walk leaves participants exorcised. Mystic Parkes reveals predictions for 2013. Also revealed: The winner of our Listener Story of 2012 is unveiled...
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LA 45: Fifth Rate Supply of Emergency Toilet Paper
01/01/2013 Duración: 49minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Local paper criticised after running competition which asked entrants to complete phrase "I want £300 because..." Woman reveals fundraising efforts of local community allowed stray cat to go on all-inclusive holiday. Man searching for lost walking stick comes to senses. Patient pelts passersby with unusual Christmas dinner choice after cutbacks to hospital budget. Also revealed: The Christmas dinner debacle... Happy New Year to all our listeners!
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LA 44: A Garnish of Roadside Dog Dirt
24/12/2012 Duración: 52minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Breath organs across Swindon untangle after nightclub shuts. Fined takeaway owner claims specialist order requested mouse droppings on pizza. Local Editor raves at potential racism levelled at 'special' ginger friend. Used papier-mâché 'love' donkey becomes inadvertent star of Christmas mystery story. Also revealed: Rob sings...
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LA 43: Tape Deck, Printer and a Bag of Coat Hangers.
17/12/2012 Duración: 45minAlex and Rob cast an irreverent eye over local news from their respective home towns. Listeners can submit stories from their local area to:lapodcast.net@gmail.com Stories this week include: Local roundabout deprived of Christmas magic after council cock-up. Charitable extreme bowls tournament to be held in swimming baths. Forgetful driver leaves passengers on bus. Fame hungry couple contrive convoluted fox attack hoax. Also revealed: The Christmas Competition reaches crisis point.