An unexpected highlight of the morning came when Stefan admitted he’s started collecting novelty crisp flavours.
“I’ve not got a grey import – it’s a pink panda from Japan. Rare, but I’m proud.” – Listener Chris
“My mum still packs me sandwiches for work… she won’t stop, and I’m 34.” – Listener Dave
“It’s always the easy ones that trip you up. A mountain? Just say rope!” – Scott Mills
Monday mood
Scott was back to kick off the week with plenty of silliness, starting with listener Chris proudly admitting he drives a pink panda car imported from Japan. Scott: “I’ve never heard of that, but I want one.” From there, the confessions rolled in – including 34-year-old Dave sheepishly admitting his mum still makes his packed lunches every day.
The Good Morning Minute
The faithful checked in with their usual mix of Monday life:
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Becky in Birmingham sending her daughter off for the school bus.
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Michelle in Norwich prepping for a hospital shift.
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Glenn in Carlisle tackling a mountain of ironing before work.
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And Mandy in Glasgow already planning tonight’s fish pie.
Scott wrapped it up laughing: “You’re all more productive before 7 than I am all day.”
Pause for Thought – Reverend Kate Bottley
Kate reflected on the power of little kindnesses, sharing how a smile from a stranger lifted her mood when she least expected it. She tied it back to faith as a reminder that “tiny gestures can carry huge weight.” Scott called it “a perfect Monday reset.”
Quiz chaos
James from Essex took on the Easiest Quiz on the Radio. He stormed through most questions but completely froze on “What would you take to climb a mountain?” After a long pause, he blurted: “A map?” Scott dissolved into laughter: “Just say rope! It’s always the easy ones.” James still bagged 20 points, keeping the week wide open.
Novelty crisps obsession
An unexpected highlight of the morning came when Stefan admitted he’s started collecting novelty crisp flavours. From limited-edition prawn cocktail twists to turkey stuffing specials, he confessed his cupboards were full of bags “too rare to eat.”
Listeners joined in, sending voice notes about their own snack hoarding habits. One admitted she still had a sealed pack of “hedgehog flavour” from the 80s, another confessed to buying up every pack of “cheeseburger crisps” in her local shop. Scott was half-fascinated, half-horrified: “You’re all stockpiling like it’s nuclear winter – for crisps!”
The debate quickly spiralled: are novelty crisps to be treasured, or simply eaten? Stefan argued he’s preserving “a piece of crisp history,” while Scott joked: “It’s multipack madness. If Gary Lineker hears this, he’ll send security.”
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