The mystery of the moving grandfather clock

Is the universe punishing my thieving girlfriend?

This week, listener Jake asks the PLPSA if his girlfriend’s terrible luck could in fact be the universe punishing her for her habit of stealing bits and bobs from shops, and even friends’ houses.   Di nerds out with a full-on statistical study, and finds a selection of terribly helpful websites, where you can buy moth larvae, or order animal poo to be sent to your enemies.  Meanwhile Sarah pulls three of the most dramatic and ominous cards in the tarot deck.  Our Card Of The Week section offers advice to you, the listener, whenever and wherever you might hear it.   With Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer Produced by Kate Staples @sarahilescomedy [https://www.instagram.com/sarahilescomedy/] @dianespencerfun  www.katestaples.com [http://www.katestaples.com]  If you have a problem you'd like investigating, email us at PLPSAPodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @plpsapodcast.  Chapters and timestamps   00:33 Office gossip  01:35 Letter from Jake   04:33 First thoughts  06:18 Card 1 - The Wheel Of Fortune  08:00 Statistical likelihood of these events happening   15:16 Card 2 - Justice  17:13 Chances of these events being revenge  20:57 Card 3 - The Tower   22:51 The science of luck  25:24 Final thoughts  27:42 Card Of The Week 29:08 Goodbyes 30:02 End credits ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Should I jump out of a plane for my dad?

This week, the PLPSA makes some psychic and logical suggestions to listener Georgia, whose grieving dad has taken up extreme sports.  Should a trepidatious Georgia do the tandem skydive her dad wants them to do, to celebrate her late mum’s birthday?  In a first for PLPSA, Sarah spiritually connects with Georgia’s mum,to get her take on things.  Meanwhile Di investigates adrenaline, parachute manufacture, and which airfields serve the best cakes.  (Spoiler alert: it looks like it might be Dunkeswell Aerodrome or Skydive Hibaldstow - links below.)  Our Card Of The Week section offers advice to you, the listener, whenever and wherever you might hear it.   With Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer Produced by Kate Staples @sarahilescomedy [https://www.instagram.com/sarahilescomedy/] @dianespencerfun  www.katestaples.com [http://www.katestaples.com]  If you have a problem you'd like investigating, email us at PLPSAPodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @plpsapodcast.  Skydive Hibaldstow https://www.skydiving.co.uk/ [https://www.skydiving.co.uk/]  Dunkeswell Aerodrome https://www.dunkeswell.co.uk/activities [https://www.dunkeswell.co.uk/activities]  Their cafe: THE AVIATOR COFFEE BAR & RESTAURANT, Honiton - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Tripadvisor [https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g315954-d3863094-Reviews-The_Aviator_Coffee_Bar_Restaurant-Honiton_Devon_England.html]  Chapters and timestamps  00:32 Office gossip 01:30 Letter from Georgia  02:44 First thoughts 04:20 Card 1 - The Queen Of Pentacles 04:51 Sarah spiritually connects with Georgia’s mum 07:05 The benefits and dangers of adrenaline  10:13 Card 2 - The Five Of Cups 11:50 How parachutes work   13:55 Card 3 - The Page Of Swords  16:14 Drop zones with the best coffee and cake facilities    18:35 Final thoughts 20:22 Card Of The Week 22:32 Goodbyes 23:26 End credits ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

My sperm has gone missing

This week, the PLPSA offers assistance to listener Amanda, whose fertility journey is going far from smoothly.  While Di investigates Atlantic shipping routes and how to thaw frozen sperm, Sarah celebrates strong, independent women with the Queen of Swords, and brings her own, spiritual, meaning to the phrase “toxic jizz”.  Our Card Of The Week section offers advice to you, the listener, whenever and wherever you might hear it.  And there's even a preview of our next episode at the end. With Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer Produced by Kate Staples @sarahilescomedy [https://www.instagram.com/sarahilescomedy/] @dianespencerfun  www.katestaples.com [http://www.katestaples.com]  If you have a problem you'd like investigating, email us at PLPSAPodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @plpsapodcast.  Chapters and timestamps  00:32 Office gossip 01:36 Letter from Amanda 02:54 First thoughts 04:55 Card 1 - The Queen Of Swords 06:43 Likelihood of sperm being lost during sea crossing  08:57 Card 2 - The Devil 09:28 The cost implications of retrieving or replacing the sperm  13:55 Card 3 - The Page Of Cups  14:58 Royal Mail’s parcel delivery stats   19:16 Final thoughts 20:57 Card Of The Week 22:25 Goodbyes 23:08 End credits 23:22 Preview of next episode ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The mystery of the moving grandfather clock

This week, pragmatic construction manager Adam seeks answers about a grandfather clock at the derelict building project he’s working on, which appears to move overnight.  While Sarah taps into a young male presence with unfinished business, Di drills down into HR regulations and investigates dangerous species of mould.  Our Card Of The Week section offers advice to you, the listener, whenever and wherever you might hear it.  And there's even a preview of our next episode at the end. With Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer Produced by Kate Staples @sarahilescomedy [https://www.instagram.com/sarahilescomedy/] @dianespencerfun  www.katestaples.com [http://www.katestaples.com]  If you have a problem you'd like investigating, email us at PLPSAPodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @plpsapodcast.  Chapters and timestamps  00:37 Office gossip 01:10 Letter from Adam 03:33 First thoughts 07:56 Card 1 - The Knight Of Cups 09:40 Toxic gases and radioactive materials  13:18 Card 2 - The Eight Of Pentacles 15:20 Adam’s business’s HR policy  19:15 Card 3 - The Ten Of Swords  21:06 Ways to record the clock’s movements   23:33 Final thoughts 26:32 Card Of The Week 28:57 Goodbyes 29:58 End credits 30:06 Preview of next episode ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Should I emigrate?

This week, Richard in Cambridge asks the PLPSA for some help making a decision about a big move.  While Sarah explains life lessons from the universe and how important it is to listen to our spirit guides, Di finds out what a midlife crisis is and how to maintain an air conditioning unit.  Our Card Of The Week section offers advice to you, the listener, whenever and wherever you might hear it.  And there's even a preview of our next episode at the end. With Sarah Iles and Diane Spencer Produced by Kate Staples @sarahilescomedy [https://www.instagram.com/sarahilescomedy/] @dianespencerfun www.katestaples.com [http://www.katestaples.com] Links mentioned in the show:  The Kuwait Running Mafia  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151461891776550.536584.195798751549&type=3&_rdr [https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151461891776550.536584.195798751549&type=3&_rdr]  The Q8 Run Club  https://www.instagram.com/q8runclub/?hl=en-gb [https://www.instagram.com/q8runclub/?hl=en-gb]  If you have a problem you'd like investigating, email us at PLPSAPodcast@gmail.com, or find us on Instagram @plpsapodcast Chapters and timestamps 00:33 Office gossip  01:43 Letter from Richard 03:20 First thoughts  04:29 Midlife crises 06:53 Card 1 - The Chariot 07:52 Climate and geography of Kuwait 11:34 Card 2 - The World 12:22 Etiquette and socialising advice 17:12 Card 3 - The Five of Pentacles 19:18 Final thoughts 21:22 Card Of The Week 23:24 Goodbyes 24:04 End credits 24:18 Preview of next episode ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.