What do a reanimated corpse, a European nobleman and a werewolf love triangle have in common? They're the focus of this irreverent second instalment of The I Digress Book Club, as we “dissect” the horror classics Frankenstein, Dracula and – just to complete the triangle – the Twilight series. From Gothic masterpieces to Young Adult madness, it's literature, but not as your English teacher taught it.

• Frankenstein’s creature: Not a grunting monster, but a tragic, articulate soul just looking for love… before the murders begin.

• Dracula’s real ambition: More than a bloodsucker—he's an empire builder with a property portfolio and a strategic plan.

• Werewolves and Twilight: Shapeshifters, dodgy love triangles, and Ringo’s critical deep-dive into vampire lore (and dubious werewolf facts).

Workmates: some bring you coffee, some bring chaos and some bring vodka when you crash your car.

In this episode, we reflect on bonding in the trenches of employment – from behind the bar at Randwick Racecourse to team-building gone wrong in Indonesia. Whether makeshift scrunchies, sympathy drinks, or brick-passing power plays, it’s a reminder that the best colleagues are the ones who have your back (or at least your drink).

• Bar shifts and bonding: Undie-updos, near-death hangovers, and colleagues who serve you vodka instead of sympathy.

• Team-building fails: From heroic brick carriers to unearned ice cream and balloon wealth in Batam—how to get camaraderie wrong.

• Drinks = mateship: Why all workplace friendships seem to start (and sometimes end) with a pint or three.

From Paul McCartney’s dreams to Rihanna’s indecipherable lyrics, this music-themed episode is packed with whistled classics, misunderstood verses, and music industry myths. Ringo takes the mic as quizmaster, challenging our knowledge of iconic tracks in a three-part game: guess the tune by whistle, decipher near-impossible lyrics, and spot the lie in celebrity music trivia.

• Whistle that tune: Can you name the song before the high notes kick in? From Beatles classics to Cohen's dirges, it’s harder than it sounds.

• Lyric mayhem: Think you know the words to "Louie Louie" or "Informer"? Think again. We try to make sense of famous mumblers.

• Truth or lie?: Rock star legends are wild - but some are just made up. Ozzy, Bowie, and Hendrix all feature in this ridiculous round.

From stitched-up goon bags in orange juice boxes to goon taps in trousers, this episode reveals the lengths people will go to sneak booze (and more) into events.

Join us as we share genius hacks and a few questionable choices in the name of saving money, having fun, and beating the system.

• DIY booze hacks: Cask sewing, bread-loaf bottles, and the fine art of the concealed picnic—genius or just drunk on effort?

• Beyond booze: Smuggled people, shared wrist stamps, and a goon bag in the pants at a concert. Plus, a borderline-medical approach to party favours.

• Cricket day carnage: From orange juice fakery to passing out in the sun—there’s a reason we don’t do this in our 30s.

Jury duty – the dreaded summons no one wants to receive. But fear not! Ringo is here with his ultimate guide to dodging service, filled with foolproof (and totally legal… probably) tactics to avoid spending weeks trapped in a courtroom. • Category 1: The Pre-emptive Strike: From sudden illnesses to mysterious pasts, how to ensure you never even make it into the selection pool.

• Category 2: The Voir Dire Escape: Techniques for convincing lawyers you are the last person they want deciding a case. • Category 3: The Last Resort: If all else fails and you’re stuck on the jury, how to make sure no one wants to sit next to you ever again

All aboard for a wild ride through train travel chaos! From a suffocatingly packed Mumbai commute to a vomit-inducing incident in Bondi Junction and a tense border crossing in the Czech Republic, this episode is full of unexpected twists and turns. Get ready for a hilarious and slightly terrifying exploration of public transport perils.

❄️ Yeti, UFOs or Cannibals? Let’s Survive This ❄️

Soviet secrets to survival cannibalism, this one gets wild - literally. Ringo dives deep into the eerie Dyatlov Pass mystery and infamous tales of human endurance. Think you're ready for the wilderness? Think again.

🔗 Link in bio – listen now. How long would you survive?

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From actions that defy physics to an assaulting experience in a Turkish bath, this episode explores the everyday revolting moments that assault the senses. Join us as we dive into sight, touch, smell, and beyond, sharing personal stories that will have you laughing, gagging, and maybe reconsidering international travel forever.