After some initial confusion on Ian’s part, the crew gets together with Yoga teacher and all-round awesome person Marie Burns to celebrate the UN’s International Day of Yoga. Marie explains how anyone who can breathe can do yoga, Amanda explains why she used to like playing Sleeping Lions, and Ian makes some rash promises.

Episode Links

• Yoga with Marie, where you can sign up for her amazing classes - remote or local!
• UN International Day of Yoga
• Yoga music by Ian, with special guest vocals from George, and inspiration from the Ilkley train.

Links

• Swastika stone
• "Tell them of us"
• iPhone Ordnance Survey app
• Golf balls at RAF Menwith Hill

It’s Mole Day, and Ian & Amanda have to figure out which of the many meanings of the word “mole” they are supposed to be celebrating. Fortunately, scientist Dr Anna Watson from CHEM Trust is there to help. The resulting conversation contains almost no moles, but does have some top tips for keeping Bad Chemicals at bay.

Links

• CHEM Trust, where Anna works.
• The weight of a mole of water, a mole of alcohol, and of the animal.

Links to more information on the harmful chemicals and substances mentioned in the episode:

• New investigation finds harmful PFAS chemicals in UK food packaging (CHEM Trust)
• Briefing on parabens (Breast Cancer UK)