It’s almost Christmas which means we throw off the shackles of podcast structure and unleash the festive chaos, although some of us may be more chaotic than others. As Dili and Nic’s baby son compete for who can cause the most on-mic pandemonium, Producer Simon kicks back and enjoys a few beers as all semblance of order crumbles about his ears.

It falls to your erstwhile Geordie co-host to enforce some much needed organisation, and what better way to do that than with a festive game! Nic uses all his dad powers of grumpy disappointment to cajole his demob happy colleagues into a jolly game of Would You Rather (German edition).

We also discuss Christmas plans, colonial cakes, sexy firefighters, and why competence is the most attractive trait in any partner.

For those of you looking to support Ukraine or the many refugees currently fleeing the conflict, please take a look at these different charities and consider donating if you can.

Ukraine Crisis Media Centre - A list of different donation pages to help the Ukrainian military response.

Disaster Emergency Committee - Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Save the Children

Ärzte ohne Grenzen

Theme tune courtesy of Kloß mit Soß