Topic: Festival

The hosts discuss the evolution of the Glastonbury Festival from a muddy, low-security event in the late 1990s to a modern corporate experience. They debate the merits of "glamping" versus traditional camping and criticize festival-goers who over-schedule their time rather than enjoying the atmosphere.

A host shares an anecdote about a 2019 Christmas family dispute that played out on WhatsApp after his mother criticized his hosting. This tension was recently resolved during a visit to the Hampton Court Palace food festival. The segment covers the high cost of gourmet festival food, including duck fat chips and truffle butter pasta, and mentions a sister living in Melbourne, Australia.

A recent visit to the Classical Ibiza event at Moat Park in Maidstone is described, featuring DJs and a live orchestra. The host notes the COVID-compliant open-air setup and the high cost of beverages, specifically citing a £7.20 pint of IPA in London compared to £5.00 at the festival. The event utilized a token system for alcohol purchases, which led to a specific interaction at the bar.

The hosts contrast their views on religion during the Easter weekend. Glen identifies as an "active atheist" who enjoys the pagan and secular aspects of holidays, such as chocolate, while Jonnie describes a more spiritual "faith-based ethos." They briefly debate the existence of an afterlife and the idea of a "spirit-based being" on a journey.

A host reflects on his appearance on the Channel 4 show "Five Guys A Week," which aired exactly one year prior. He describes the filming process of the pilot, the competition against a stuntman and a millionaire pilot, and the surprising outcome of becoming friends with the lead woman. He also mentions seeing his face on billboards at the Cannes TV festival.

The hosts discuss the UK's roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown, focusing on the June 21st reopening date. They anticipate a "full blowout" across the country and discuss the logistics of attending summer festivals like Reading with children. The conversation also touches on the excitement for the upcoming Euro football tournament and the return of large public gatherings.

John Davis recounts his transition into comedy after being a "big intimidating character" at Renaissance festivals, eventually creating the "Hack and Slash" comedy sword fighting show. The act performed over 100 shows for troops on the front lines in Iraq and Afghanistan, including the Anbar province, as part of USO tours.

Pete Cann recounts discovering laughter yoga at a festival in 2016 after witnessing 100 people laughing on the ground. After training as a leader and ambassador, he eventually took over the WOMAD laughter sessions in 2019 from his mentor, Curly Steve.