I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.
In this episode, I have another chat with the creator of FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER and the man behind Timewaster Robin Cooper, Robert Popper, about chicken in a basket, Emo Phillips, notes, whispering, and Robin Cooper Walking Tours. Recorded live at Bill’s pub in London, England.
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I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.
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I’m Ken Plume, and soon you’ll be listening to “A Bit Of A Chat” with me, Ken Plume.
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