Best The Bearded Wit Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 004 - The Power of NLP: Exploring Minds and Communication 1:04:13

20d ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join Jay, 'The Bowtie,' and Jeremy, 'The Beard,' hosts of 'The Beard and The Bowtie,' as they wade into the wild world of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in this mind-controlling episode. Get ready to laugh and learn as Jay and Jeremy unravel the mysteries of NLP with their signature blend of curiosity and humor. Jay kicks things off by showing …

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Ep 003 - Jump Scare Junkie: My Love-Hate Relationship with Horror 49:01

30d ago49:01

49:01

Join Jay, 'The Bowtie,' and Jeremy, 'The Beard,' hosts of 'The Beard and The Bowtie,' as they tiptoe through the tulips into the chilling world of horror movies and jump scares in this spine-tingling episode. With a mix of sheer terror and belly laughs, they share personal tales of movies that sent shivers down their spines and recount the hilariou…

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The one about the remote witnessing becoming law 23:56

1M ago23:56

23:56

Today's episode is all about the Australian marriage law changes that came in to place on the 12th of June 2024. For more information read the blog post about it and the email out.

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Ep 002 - The Wine Chronicles: A Journey Through History and Memories 1:43:32

1M ago1:43:32

1:43:32

Join Jay, 'The Bowtie,' and Jeremy, 'The Beard,' hosts of 'The Beard and The Bowtie,' as they pop the cork on a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of wine. With the enthusiasm of true wine lovers, they share delightful personal anecdotes of unforgettable wine moments and reflect on the magic of how food and wine can make you recall mome…

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Ep 001 - Technology Fails: Epic Gadgets That Didn’t Make the Cut 1:05:42

2M ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Join Jeremy, 'The Beard' and Jay 'The Bowtie', hosts of 'The Beard and The Bowtie,' as they explore the world of technology fails and epic gadgets that didn't quite make the cut. From quirky kitchen tools like sous vide machines to retro gaming consoles like the Sega Dreamcast, no device escapes their witty banter. Hear their take on past tech tren…

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Sarah-Louise's trip to the wedding trail and her Maleny wedding 48:48

2M ago48:48

48:48

Take a preview at the Celebrant Institute Insights podcast offering by listening in to this preview of an episode where bride from the Sunshine Coast, Sarah-Louise, shares how she has planned her whole Maleny wedding with a FIFO (to South Africa!) groom, and why she chose Jay Flood as her celebrant. Visit celebrant.institute/insights to listen to t…

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A Teaser of Wit and Wisdom 3:49

3M ago3:49

3:49

Step into the eclectic world of 'The Beard and The Bowtie,' a podcast where logic meets artistry. Hosted by Jeremy, 'The Beard,' with his knack for detail, and Jay, 'The Bowtie,' the epitome of flair, each episode is a surprise journey into topics that blend technology, philosophy, and culture. We unveil the unexpected in each discussion, from AI's…

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Just a bunch of gibberish + new legislation & a quiet wedding industry 1:02:13

3M ago1:02:13

1:02:13

Hello everyone! It's been almost a year since we were in your ears - honestly, we just haven't had much to say. But we've got a bit to say today! We chat about the Attorney-General's Portfolio Miscellaneous Measures Bill and how long it's taking to get through Parliament. You can read Sarah's articles about it here: https://celebrant.institute/lega…

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Tori Brown's Path to Passion and Purpose 28:46

6M ago28:46

28:46

In this enlightening episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers delves into the captivating world of new celebrants with guest Tori Brown from Grace and Soul Celebrancy. A recent graduate of the Certificate IV in Celebrancy at the Celebrant Institute, Tori shares her unique and inspiring journey towards becoming a celebrant. Throughout t…

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Musician-Turned-Celebrant: Ryan's Story 20:16

6M ago20:16

20:16

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we explore the diverse journeys of newly authorised celebrants in Australia. Today, I, Josh Withers, have the pleasure of hosting Ryan Enright from Paper Hearts, a Melbourne-based wedding musician who has recently embarked on a new journey as a celebrant. In this episode, Ryan sh…

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Journey to Joy: Rachel Ivy McDermott-Magrath's Celebrant Adventure 23:09

6M ago23:09

23:09

Welcome to another enriching episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, where we delve into the inspiring journeys of those who've embarked on the path of becoming a celebrant. Today's episode features Rachel Ivy McDermott-Magrath, known professionally as "The Ivy Aisle," who shares her captivating story from planning her own wedding to becoming a sought-…

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Fresh Faces in Celebrancy: Melissa Edwards' Energetic Entry 18:33

7M ago18:33

18:33

In this vibrant episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers welcomes the enthusiastic Melissa Edwards, a newly minted celebrant who completed her Certificate IV in Celebrancy with the Celebrant Institute. As part of our series on fresh celebrants, Melissa shares her inspiring journey - from witnessing her sister's wedding to becoming a ce…

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How to Celebrate and Not Hyperventilate 16:43

7M ago16:43

16:43

In this engaging episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, host Josh Withers takes us through an insightful conversation with Megan Studman, a new celebrant who has recently completed her certification with the Celebrant Institute. Megan talks about her journey, from her initial decision to become a celebrant during Melbourne's lockdowns to the completio…

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From Dietitian to 'I Do's 18:09

7M ago18:09

18:09

In this episode of the Celebrant Talk Show, Josh Withers interviews Amy McNeilly, a recent graduate from the Celebrant Institute. Amy, who works as a clinical dietician, pursued celebrancy to engage more with people, inspired by a celebrant she admired. The training was challenging, especially during the pandemic, taking two years to complete. She …

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Meet Lachie, Weddings by the Beard 22:56

8M ago22:56

22:56

In this exciting episode of the Celebrant Institute's Celebrant Talk Show podcast, join your host, Josh Withers, as he continues his series of insightful interviews with recent graduates and new celebrants. This episode features a conversation with Lachlan "Lachie" Grisold, the dynamic Melbourne-based marriage celebrant behind "Weddings by the Bear…

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Open up the old internet and just toss some stuff in there. People love it. 48:15

1y ago48:15

48:15

Josh wrote an article on the Celebrant Institute website which received lots of feedback, and Sarah had some thoughts on it. Here's the link to the edited article, and the archived version from before this podcast episode.

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Email is the worst 1:16:20

1+ y ago1:16:20

1:16:20

A terribly poor recording of the Celebrant Talk Show with Josh and Sarah this week, Josh's laptop got drunk. Topics on this episode include: Does ageism exist in celebrancy? Being a celebrant with a disability Email systems and we're changing them and email is hell Changing the Marriage Act of 1961, Josh's 2023 project.…

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Maybe it will inspire some of us to rest 46:02

2y ago46:02

46:02

Josh is moving to Mexico, Sarah's still not at rest but she has found a spectacular little trick for funerals using iMovie. Still no movement on the NOIM video witnessing push, and we're meeting with the AGD next month.

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Happy Podcast New Year! 1:15:26

2y ago1:15:26

1:15:26

We know, we know, we've been away for a whole year, but we're back! In this episode we talk about where we're both at in July 2022, and the major things that have happened in celebrancy and at the Celebrant Institute in the last 12 months: new forms released 1 September 2021 changes to compulsory OPD new Cert IV in Celebrancy released new PD option…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Eight 1:11:34

2y ago1:11:34

1:11:34

Show your love and keep this podcast alive - and get access to patron-only and ad-free content - become a patron on https://patreon.com/thebeardedwit Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation on https://supporter.acast.com/the-gigglefix-podcast Thor, it would appear at least, is no more, obliterated by the new Vogon secret experimental weapon …

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Seven 1:12:16

2y ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Show your love and keep this podcast alive - and get access to patron-only and ad-free content - become a patron on https://patreon.com/thebeardedwit Alternatively, you can make a one-off donation on https://supporter.acast.com/the-gigglefix-podcast Thor (following sound advice from his manager Zaphod, and the threat of unending hatred from Trillia…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Six 1:06:10

2y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Thor and Wowbagger have had their epic showdown, which has left Wowbagger soaring up into the stratosphere of Nano after a spectacular uppercut from Mjölnir. However, it rather seems that Bowerick Wowbagger was having serious second thoughts about ending his immortality, as he and Trillian have very deeply fallen in love. It would seem. Arthur mean…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Five 59:48

2+ y ago59:48

59:48

A long period in dark space has massively amplified feelings amongst the passengers of the Tanngrísnir, love seems to be in the air, and hate, or are they? Wowbagger and Thor look set for a bit of a smack-down, but does Wowbagger still want to die? We know all the cows do, daft buggers. But most importantly, will Arthur ever get his wine, and will …

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Four 51:53

2+ y ago51:53

51:53

Keep this podcast alive, hear all the episodes ad-free, and get access to bonus content by becoming a patron on https://patreon.com/thebeardedwit all for as little as $5 a month. Things have gone... fruit-shaped of some variety... on Nano. The Nanites and Tyromancers have been failing to have a proper war despite their best endeavours, and Hillman …

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Three 1:06:49

2+ y ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Keep this podcast alive and gain access to subscriber-only and ad-free content, become a patron from as little as $5 a month on www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit High noon on Nano... what?!? Well, Zaphod has done what only Zaphod can do by achieving the apparently impossible (or at least the massively improbable) by getting a SERIOUSLY naffed-off Thor …

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The Santa Special - with The Bearded Wit & Vic Hyland 36:48

2+ y ago36:48

36:48

It’s the time of year when our thoughts turn to things festive, to the sharing of love, the sharing of joy, of light and happiness. But this doesn’t happen without a bit of effort from all of us. Not least the jolliest of the jolly. In a world exclusive, guest presenter Vic Hyland (and long-time friend of The Bearded Wit) manages to track down and …

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-Two 51:51

2+ y ago51:51

51:51

Zaphod, having learned Heimdall's real name (and the ability to compel the god into doing what he wants), has now FINALLY managed to get into Asgard. Onboard the Tanngrísnir, Ford, Arthur, and Fenchurch are busy ignoring the "boom-chicka-wow-wow" going on between Trillian and Wowbagger. But will Zaphod be able to persuade Thor to kill Wowbagger? An…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty-One 49:38

2+ y ago49:38

49:38

Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit The saga continues! The dragons chasing Zaphod are all getting a bit... well... dragony... will they unleash their... umm... dragonyness upon him with suitable fury? And, hey, what's up with the w…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Forty 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

53:38

What will happen to Zaphod in Asgard? What’s happened to Arthur? Will he ever see Fenchurch again? Can fish whistle? All these and many more questions will probably not be answered in this evening’s reading of “And Another Thing…”, but why not tune in anyway? Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a p…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Thirty-Nine 50:55

3y ago50:55

50:55

Keep this podcast alive, and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit We're BACK! Finally, we get to join our intrepid galactic hitchhiking heroes as they attempt to make sense of anything at all. We're about a third of the way into the sixth book "A…

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We're not going to charge you more money, it's ok 1:20:50

3y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

We're tired, and we know you are all tired too. In this episode we catch up on each other's news, and chat about value (and how it's difficult to articulate!) and how OPD is going in 2021.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Eight 56:26

3y ago56:26

56:26

Wowbagger the infinitely prolonged is very busy trying to ensure his own demise, everyone else is just trying to stay alive. Will any of them succeed? Who cares if you're all watching Belgium v Portugal... (during EURO 2020, when this went out live) BELGIUM MAN! BELGIUM!!! Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content b…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Seven 59:13

3y ago59:13

59:13

The gang are apparently safe and secure having found themselves first being "saved" by Zaphod - and then being REALLY saved by Wowbagger the Infinitely Prolonged. But is this all really helping? Listen in and find out! Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on htt…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Six 1:03:48

3y ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Our intrepid heroes are emerging from a spacetime envelope that has held them "safely" in place for quite some time. But now they are being sliced to death by the Grebulon death rays... Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwi…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Five 39:19

3y ago39:19

39:19

We continue to uncover what on EARTH happened to our intrepid heroes after Prostetnic Vogon Jeltz got to put a final tick on his "to-do" list... Support this podcast and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit Support this show http://supporter.acas…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Four 1:04:09

3y ago1:04:09

1:04:09

And Another Thing... We dive into the sixth book of three - the final instalment in the Hitchhiker's saga - this time penned by Eoin Colfer of "Artemis Fowl" fame. Sanctioned by Adams' widow, Jane Belson, this is the book that he had intended to write before his all-too-early passing. After writing five Hitchhiker books, Adams had felt the need to …

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Advanced OPD topic on how to skin a rabbit 1:24:20

3+ y ago1:24:20

1:24:20

After a six month break from podcasting because our world's got crazy and busy, we talk about what was keeping us busy. Namely, reschedules and postponements and cancellations of weddings, and how that's affecting the whole industry. Plus we go over our 2021 OPD - ongoing professional development - program in great depth. You're going to love it! G…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Three 46:53

3+ y ago46:53

46:53

And now, the end is near, we turn to face the final curtain... But ONLY if we can find out WHERE in the zarking universe Stavromula Beta actually is... Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit Support this show http://supp…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-Two 57:21

3+ y ago57:21

57:21

Ford has arrived on Lamuella and having been knocked out twice by Random (who then disappeared off with the new version of the Guide to find Earth) has met up with a bewildered Arthur and persuaded him to try and get off the planet by riding on a Perfectly Normal Beast through a rip in reality at the end of Anhondo Plains... This has pleased Old Th…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty-One 52:12

3+ y ago52:12

52:12

Random has vanished with the new multidimensionaltimesandrealitythingy version of the guide, and Arthur has been left sitting on a body in a cave. Doesn't sound awfully promising does it? Ah well... there's always tea... Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month o…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Thirty 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

56:07

Arthur and (his up-to-now completely unknown daughter) Random have been getting to know one another. Thrashbarg is running out of ways to make more spaceships fit into his blatantly self-serving "Almighty Bob" narrative. And Trillian is off... somewhere in the spacetime continuum... But where will this all end? Listen in and find out more... Keep t…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Twenty-Nine 1:10:35

3+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Vogons?!? Zarking VOGONS?!?! Running the Guide? Great zarking fardwarks! What in the name of the Mighty Zarquon is going on? Belgium man, BELGIUM! This is seriously unhoopy! Listen in and find out more! (If you dare)... Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy - Part Twenty-Eight 59:19

3+ y ago59:19

59:19

Now that Arthur has been given some advice, will he take it? What is Ford going to do now that he has discovered what's up at the Guide? And where IS Stavromula Beta? Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit Support this s…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Seven 1:12:25

3+ y ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Something is afoot (or is that afeet?) at the Guide HQ, what will Ford uncover next? What will the Grebulons do with Trisha? And where in the name of Zarquon are Arthur and Fenchurch? You may find out if you tune in. Maybe. Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a mont…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Six 1:10:13

3+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

What does a Grebulon do when they have lost their minds? What does a Trisha McMillan do when she's lost the ability to know WHEN and WHEN NOT to go back for her bag? When does the bakery that makes those really classic croissants which flake so divinely open in the morning? Why do ducks >QUACK< in English but >RAP< in Danish? Tune in and find out i…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Five 1:11:12

3+ y ago1:11:12

1:11:12

You've your tea and your towel ready? Good, then let's dive into "Mostly Harmless" right away! Keep this podcast alive and get access to subscriber-only and ad-free content by becoming a patron from as little as €5 a month on https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedwit Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-bearded-wit. Support the creation of …

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Four 51:01

3+ y ago51:01

51:01

As a world is stunned by the arrival of the flying saucer that brought Ford Prefect back to Earth (Mk II) we near the conclusion of "So Long And Thanks For All The Fish". But why is Ford here, why does he insist on destroying Arthur's furniture, and what lengths will Arthur and Fenchurch go to in order to find the message that Prak (the bloke that …

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Be the CEO your wedding celebrant business needs you to be 31:49

3+ y ago31:49

31:49

It's time to life up our heads from managing, or surviving, in our wedding celebrancy business, and to actually lead our businesses to a place where they bring us joy and happiness again. This episode of the podcast is with someone who helps people like us do things like that, Heidi Thompson from Evolve Your Wedding Business. Heidi is hosting the W…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Three 47:21

3+ y ago47:21

47:21

Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Three Is Wonko the Sane really sane? Where IS "the asylum"? What's the difference between a duck? What was that thing I found in my navel the other day? Why is it moving? The answers to some, all, or indeed none of these questions will be forthcoming in this episode... Keep this podcast alive and get a…

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty-Two 1:00:26

3+ y ago1:00:26

1:00:26

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - Part Twenty Two Arthur and Fenchurch appear to be getting on famously, even after she broke the news to him that ALL the dolphins on earth have disappeared. Oh, and she found his copy of the Guide in the back of her brother's car... a fact that did not seem to phase her one bit. So that's alright then... And..…

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