Father Finney’s The Best That Man Can Get

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Why Should I Grow My Podcast? Aug 16, 2026

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Why should I grow this podcast and if I want to, How do I grow my podcast? Well my Co-pilot explains how whilst I have an existential crisis upon my journey, again.

Keywords: Podcast ranking, purpose, follows, subscriptions, spiders on coffee, Trump.

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Mr No Name, The Animal Waker Aug 13, 2026

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Whilst sitting in the front door way, sweating in my pants gasping for oxygen, I came upon this story of animal protection versus economic benefit. Which wins and do I eventually stop sweating into my headphones when I record this?

Subjects: polar bear, wildlife disturbance, environmental law, Svalbard, animal rights, tourism impact, BBC news, climate change

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Dear Jim'll, Could You Fix It For Me to Have My Identity Back? Aug 10, 2026

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Whilst scrambling up the inside walls of a crumbling and burning hot crater I often think to myself "What is the cause of all this failure?" My personal hell is a groundhog day and that Groundhog needs electrocuting in the bath, anything to break the cycle. So whilst I'm in a hole why not go digging for answers as half the Earth has already been cleared for me? The answer explodes into view raining down hot lava into my camomile tea and muddies the windows of the passing aliens on their way to see the pyramids. It will all make sense if you listen.

Subjects: White middle aged men, identity, relationship breakdown, career stagnation, financial debt, self-doubt, mental health, beyond Earth.

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The Most Boring Podcast Episode Ever Aug 09, 2026

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As I struggle through life like a boxer stuck on the ropes bored of the same results and knockout blows, my coach throws in the towel as he can't take it anymore. We all have different realities on what is boring and it seems like I have a perverse idea of what is boring and what is not.

Subjects: boredom, predictability, emotional relevance, human behaviour, consequences of boredom, novelty, challenge, anger, frustration, waiting rooms

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Being in the Minds of Others Erases My Own Memories Aug 07, 2026

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I'm no scientist but I accidentally uncover a side effect of the dark art of trying to see what others see and hear within their minds leading me to forget my own. Which is rather mad (literally) but also handy if you want to forget your own life. If you want the bleeding edge of scientific research into all things mental phenomena, then you have landed at the right place in this nuts universe.

Subjects: mind exploration, self-monitoring thoughts, memory loss, human psyche, introspection, mental health, consciousness, empathy, psychological insights, film references.

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Have You Brought Your Tool? Aug 04, 2026

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Why do I have reluctance to drill holes or make permanent changes in my living space? Is this a call to action or the promotion of a tool free life? Have you ever watched the film Scum or any of the SAW franchise?

Subjects: Craftsmanship, comedy, podcast, sponsorship, Mersey Water, being a father, SAW the movie, Scum.

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I Don't Belong in This Queue Aug 02, 2026

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Sometimes when I see group think in operation I feel high sense of not belonging, as if I was sent here to be punished. Not belonging is a contributary thought process to overall loneliness in my opinion, so how do I reverse it? Or, am I better off feeling alone, than joining the herd?

Subjects: belonging, connection, humanity, social interaction, self-compassion, community, personal growth, mental health, social anxiety, human behaviour.

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Is Nostalgia Healthy? Jul 31, 2026

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I explore the concept of nostalgia and its dual nature as both a source of comfort and a potential trap. I look at how nostalgia can evoke positive memories and strengthen identity, while also cautioning against its potential to replace present experiences. Through personal anecdotes and insights, I mull the balance between healthy and unhealthy nostalgia, whilst maybe also sharing an unhealthy dose of me.

Subjects: nostalgia, mental health, emotional well-being, memories, past experiences, coping mechanisms, identity, happiness, cultural references, personal growth, James's broken mind!

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The Social Telephone Connection Reset Jul 30, 2026

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I'm tired of being the One. Not in a Matrix or Premiership winning manager sense, but being the start point. I have begun a personal experiment of ceasing to initiate contact with others to observe who reaches out to me, revealing insights about relationships and the effort involved in maintaining them. The emotional weight of communication and the impact of technology on social activity is also expressed by me, in hopefully a polite, yet thinly vailed vexed manner.

Keywords: communication, relationships, social dynamics, personal growth, emotional health.

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The Future Experiment Part 1 Jul 28, 2026

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I explore the idea of tracking mental progress and setting goals for personal development. Apparently, based on listening numbers this podcast is at an 'elite level', what ever that means. But I feel anything but 'elite'. I want to know I have achieved something with myself and so first base should be, I believe, improving self and my circumstances, my situations and fundamentally my point of view.

Keywords: mental health, goal setting, personal development, emotional progress, self-improvement, tracking progress, spiritual growth, productivity, mindfulness, motivation, Angry Men with Phones.

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