Hello, sorry, in case you hadn't already worked it out: there is no new episode this week. It's just been impossible with my whole going to Australia thing. The story hots up again next week.

We are nearly there with Episode 15, Only You And The Water. Slightly shorter than usual; most of it just Hugh banging on. But some fairly important stuff, and one of Calum's most smouldering moments, for those who like that sort of thing. The Patreon people will get it early this evening.

Yep, that was him.

Haha you can never afford to relax.

Episode 14, 'Main Character', emerged from the ether late last night and is now sitting there waiting to entertain you. Features a wonderful turn from @misterabk.bsky.social among the usual perplexing goings-on.

I'll put links in YOUR bio in a minute.

Thank you for clarifying that the chokehold is consensual.

There's a silly little 'outtakes' video up on the Patreon now. Meanwhile today we recorded with a guest star I'm very very pleased about.

Thank you! And yes don't worry, it's in hand.

Amazing download numbers today, thank you all. Especially given the Patreon 'pre-release'. Now, anyone got a good idea for episode 14?

This is another amazing piece of work!

OK, I think the new episode is out on Patreon. I think. Normal service at 6am (our time) regardless, of course.

Nobody's stopping you from enjoying two negative types of self-image at the same time. That's never been what this community was about.

'Listen up, fuck-brains. My Patreon is so overloaded with bonuses that the price you pay, even for the higher-tier memberships, is frankly insulting to both of us. The longer you sit there without signing up, the more you're embarrassing yourself and your whole way of life.' Any good?

I know! Absolutely enormous location budget these days.

Haha I think we're safe with that, actually.

Anyway, look, we're almost back. Episode 13. We'll find out who is dead; we'll go to a members' club and a shoe shop; we'll hear a bit of Hugh's past and learn of a strange event taking place in his immediate future - on his birthday, in fact. Patreon subscribers get it ad-free late on Sat night.

There may be something in that.

Meanwhile, follow @thebuzzsocial.bsky.social for unofficial - sometimes very unofficial - commentary and gossip on the ongoing Stevie Chase investigation. (You should already be following @larsum.com if you want to see good things.)

I hope it works, we'll soon see.

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I THINK you can now 'tip' the podcast at this Ko-fi page. Several people made me do this. It feels a bit much with the Patreon already in place, but not everyone *can* commit to a Patreon. Anyway, anything it gets will go to cast and other currently unpaid labourers.

ko-fi.com/moafb

I can look into this...

I thought you would appreciate that.

Today we recorded a little 'behind the scenes' chat, so if you're on the Patreon, you'll see that soon (after ep 13 comes out). I thought I'd mention it so you know I hadn't forgotten that part of the promise. Also, later today on the Patreon there will be a bit of SURPRISE NEW WRITING. Thanks!

What an awful terrible wait! But episode 13 is with us at the weekend. We'll find out who else is dead and what Hugh is going to do next. The title of the episode would be a bit of a spoiler, but it relates to a detail of the murder night you heard a long time ago.

As always, credit to @haiminh.bsky.social.

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The last episode is now available on my delightful new Patreon with *no advertisements* and over the coming days I'll put all the other ones up there in similarly pure form. As well as a frankly unwise number of other perks and benefits for subscribers.

www.patreon.com/MarkWatsonWo...

I think I'm going to introduce a Ko-Fi type thing as well as a sort of 'tip jar' because several people have requested that.

Hmm, damn it, yes I obviously would.

I think there's maybe a discrepancy between how much of a household name you think I am (kindly) and the reality...