Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.com

In this lively midweek edition of the Shelley Tasker Show, Shelley and co‑host Mallificus Scott bounce from the personal to the political with trademark warmth and wit. They open with a playful chat on the perception of time and the curious lifespans of flies, before segueing into home fixes and practical hacks (from bamboo flood defences to shopping trolley key tricks) and the joys and perils of classic motors and warranties. The cultural thread runs through carry-on humour, Police Academy nostalgia, music covers, and a Bill Hicks comedy interlude, while a deeper line of discussion explores dreams, sleep, and how busy modern life reshapes attention and creativity.
The second half pivots to current affairs: digital ID proposals and civil liberties, how media narratives are seeded, and why community resistance matters. Shelley highlights the renaming of a pub to the George Orwell as a pointed protest, while guest Jo Wood joins to unpack grassroots action—from the Trailer of Truth tour to a mass farmer–veteran march in Liverpool—urging listeners to build local systems and say no to overreach. There’s a touching segment on post‑pandemic health concerns and compassion for those harmed, all wrapped in humour, music, and a spirited call for community, commonsense and courage.