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Ep 8: Comfort and Discomfort

By: Greg Jenner
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From reclining chairs that hold your drink, to city benches that deter the homeless; this episode explores the history of sitting down comfortably and the power of imposing deliberate discomfort.

©2020 Greg Jenner (P)2020 Audible, Ltd
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Thoroughly enjoyed finding out all the background for seats and sitting in various forms and eras in this serious. Such a nice change from a novel and an interesting concept.
My only eye roll moments were at the female interrupting the narrator regarding the lady hanging out of the train. If only she would wait and listen to the full response before jumping in.
Now, where’s that mentioned series on standing??……

Toilet humour for sitting

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Not the usual historical subject matter but fascinating non the less, no doubt helped by the presenters enthusiasm.

Fascinating

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Loved this, irreverent but with lots of history snuck in and great presenting/guests. Definitely worth a listen.

Pretty much the perfect podcast

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