The Shelley Tasker Show

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comTonight on the Shelley Tasker Show, Malificus Scott and I dive into the week’s headlines, from the UK government’s “free” AI training push and the creeping culture of digital ID to the latest media scare over the Nipah virus. We ask who really benefits from tech that follows us everywhere—Ring doorbells, facial recognition, and AI-driven newsfeeds—and whether convenience is worth the loss of community and memory. We also talk parenting, social media bans for under‑16s, and why pubs matter as vital hubs of local life under threat from taxes and policy. At 7:30 we’re joined by Cornish YouTuber Tony Goodman (Electric Carnage), whose sharp humour and social commentary sparked lively debate on AI surveillance, data privacy, the slow death of pubs, and the illusion of political choice. Tony shares candidly about mental health, EMDR therapy, and the calming power of horses, before we enjoy his famed “cakey tea” Trump lip‑sync moment. It’s a show of laughs, frank talk, and a call to defend the human spirit in a world drifting toward automation and control.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this week’s episode of The Shelley Tasker Show, I’m joined by my fabulous co‑host, Mallificus Scott, for a lively debrief on the digital ID protest rally in Truro. We share on-the-ground moments, unexpected guest speakers, public reactions (including a tense encounter about “necessary wars”), and thoughts on the reported UK u‑turn on mandatory digital ID for employment. We also address a leaflet smear from local Antifa, reflect on media narratives, and talk about civic engagement without losing our humour. We pay tribute to the late UK crooner Johnny Neil, with memories from the Jeff Nichols archive courtesy of Gary Rees, and spin a couple of his tracks as a salute to a long career. In the second half, special guest Brizer(Brian Smyth) joins us from Ireland. We range widely: free speech and Ireland’s stalled hate-speech bill; media fear cycles; nuclear energy myths and the Galen Windsor lecture; personal resilience and mindset; and natural health approaches including German New Medicine and the controversial practice of urine therapy. We close on practical encouragement—staying calm, discerning, and connected—while keeping the conversation candid, spirited, and human.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this lively New Years Eve edition of The Shelley Tasker Show, a Montage has been created outlining a few of our guests in this News Years Special.   Run‑in with school holiday fines, online “support” group dramas, and the everyday absurdities of bureaucracy, before a past parade of spirited guests. Colin returns with his Parliament Square arrest story from the “Defend Our Juries” action, sharing why his stand was about free speech and against proscribing non‑violent groups. We then dive into activism, media narratives, AI music, and digital ID with contributors including Debbie Hicks and musician Ryan Lander, while my co‑host Mallificus brings humour, common sense, and a few soggy worksite tales. We also explore menopause with a brilliant workplace metaphor, laugh at AI’s hilariously wrong biographical guesses, and question the reliability of news in an age of deliberate misinformation.Hour two features Cornwall’s own Tony Goodman of Electric Carnage, revealed as the voice behind the viral “Cornish Trump” wall sketch. Tony skewers EV policy, smugness, and modern groupthink while championing choice and free speech. In a powerful, moving segment, activist Tony Bevington recounts the loss of his son following mandated vaccination, raising hard questions about accountability, data transparency, and digital ID creep. Across protests, policy, AI, and personal loss, this episode blends truth‑to‑power candour, Cornish wit, and community spirit—ending with festive cheer and gratitude for our listeners who’ve been with us all year.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this candid and wide-ranging episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott for a festive-season catch‑up before welcoming returning guest Tony Bevington. We reflect on the week’s irritations and small joys, from relentless weather warnings and Christmas sparkle to community moments that lift the spirit. Then Tony shares his powerful personal story of losing his son following the COVID vaccine and his ongoing fight for answers and accountability. We discuss the wider landscape of inquiries, reporting systems, government transparency, and the lived experience of bereaved and injured families. The conversation broadens to community, resilience, civil liberties, digital ID concerns, and lessons Tony learned from years living and working in Papua New Guinea, Botswana and Micronesia—stories of culture, courage, and connection. We close with practical reflections on localism, skills, and the value of genuine community in uncertain times.Resources mentioned include Tony’s memoir My Wings of Destiny (Amazon), UK bereaved and injured family support groups, and breathwork practices that have supported Tony through grief and change. It’s an episode about truth-telling, compassion, and finding light together at the close of the year.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comCo-host Mr Scott sits in for Shelley and welcomes broadcaster Eric Von Essex for a wide‑ranging, good‑humoured conversation that blends personal history, media literacy, and local culture. We discuss Cornwall’s pull, smuggling lore, lost chapels in the dunes, and how pubs and parish life once anchored real community. Eric shares moving family recollections from Malta, Sicily and D‑Day, the gap between Hollywood myth and wartime reality, and why he published his father David J. Powis’s memoir, My World War Two, to set the record straight. We explore propaganda old and new, from Disraeli and Chesterton to modern “thumbscrew tightening,” phones-as-cages, staged political theatre, and the power of humour to puncture tyranny. We also trail an upcoming Christmas special on the 1914 Christmas Truce and a forthcoming mini‑series on nuclear energy myths featuring Galen Windsor—plus shout‑outs to independent artists listeners can support. Resources mentioned include Powis’s book, the warveteran.co.uk site, archive.org for Lt-Col J. Creagh Scott’s Hidden Government, and indie music from Blood Ruby, First to Eleven, Whom By Fire and Trevor John. Listeners are invited to join the conversation, share local stories, and reconnect with neighbours—because community begins on your own doorstep.

Broadcasts live every Wednesday at 7:00p.m. uk time on Radio Soapbox: http://radiosoapbox.comIn this candid and refreshingly human episode, I’m joined by my co‑host Mallifficus Scott and his sister, Janet, for an honest conversation about perimenopause and menopause—what it really feels like, why it’s so misunderstood, and how partners can better support each other. We swap stories about brain fog, hot flushes, restless legs, incontinence, anxiety, and intrusive thoughts, and Janet shares her brilliant workplace-style analogy that makes the hormonal chaos instantly understandable. We also touch on practical support: HRT myths and benefits, diet tweaks (protein, veg, healthy fats; watch seed oils and refined sugar), strength training over high-impact cardio, the role of the vagus nerve, and why soy and palm oils are everywhere. Along the way, we chat about school attendance pressures, ‘flu vs COVID’, media trust, and a dash of BBC/Trump headline-watching—plus a few laughs at our own expense. If you’re approaching “the change”, living with someone who is, or just want a grounded, compassionate primer with humour, this one’s for you. And yes—Janet’s analogy is in the show notes so you can share it with the men in your life!Resources and references (mentioned in conversation)- Janet’s menopause analogy: “Drastic Changes to the Workforce” (included below)- Topics to explore: HRT (modern body-identical oestrogen), strength training for midlife women, vagus nerve breathing/stretching, seed oils vs olive/coconut/butter, soy as an oestrogen mimic, menopause symptoms list (NHS), perimenopause vs menopause timeline- Practical tips: lift weights 2–3x weekly, prioritise protein/veg/healthy fats, reduce refined sugar/alcohol/ultra-processed foods, consider yoga/Pilates/mobility for cortisol control, read labels for soy flour/palm oilDrastic Changes to the Workforce – by JanetTwo sisters, Susan and Janet Ovary, down tools with no handover after years prepping the reproductive suite. Enter Bob from the adrenal department—king of cortisol—who now must keep the peace with oestrogen he’s not built to make. He recruits chaotic ‘minions’ (fat cells) that stockpile everywhere, clog corridors, and build an unsightly front extension while trying to eke out oestrogen. The thermostat’s broken (hot flushes), a loo leaks (bladder changes), and the whole workforce can’t find balance. The Hazard Response Team (HRT) may stabilise things, but it’s now about damage control and adapting to the new normal. It’s messy, maddening—and strangely liberating when you finally name it.