The listeners are in the driving seat this episode with questions on manners from Huw (dinner parties), Kathryn (pregnancy), Trent (house guests) and Victoria (a complete nut job — a friend of Victoria’s, not Victoria herself).
Rhylla brings the full force of afternoon drinks in the office to bear on her answers; and Steven implores you all to join our Facebook group, Friends of The Rules Podcast.
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Steven’s mum, Sue, is back to tell him “you’re wrong”. You’ll have no trouble seeing where Steven gets his prescriptive streak.
We discuss manners on the train and if you should apologise for making a mistake. And Sue wants to know why you keep burdening her with your confidences.
It’s a short one for us — half an hour — so make the most of it 
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Recorded “as live” so no intro this week, we’re straight into the music then Steven wants to know why he can’t pass judgement; why he can’t go to a homosexual pub in Melbourne; and why Miss Rhylla doesn’t love him enough to remember what’s important. There’s some wonderful listener feedback, which gave us both a boost. Thank you
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This will be irrelevant to many listeners — to whom I apologise for this shameless self-promotion that has nothing to do with The Rules.
Some of you know I entered a partnership at the beginning of the year with friends who had a well-established marketing business. Together we formed ZEST Digital, a social media consultancy demystifying social media for Australian companies and executing campaigns that include podcasts, blogs, wikis and other emerging media.
I’m delighted to say we were busy from the moment I set foot in the office in North Sydney, which is why it’s taken us a while to get our website up. It is up now and that’s where I’ll be blogging — I’ve taken all of the posts from this blog over there with me, so you’ll be quite at home.
The new blog is here and the feed is here.
And there’s a new podcast series, too (feed here). When I’m talking to clients about social media, I want to be able to point them to case studies and there aren’t enough good ones out there. That’s why we’ve launched a series on great examples of companies using social media (whether they’re our clients or not). Please check out the ZEST Digital Social Media Case Studies Podcast and let me know what you think.
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It’s a night recording again, which sees Steven and Rhylla opening up over a pipe and a glass of red wine. Rhylla wants to show her supermarket clerk where to put a giant salami; Steven’s been contacted by an old girlfriend and wants to know why; and Fleur has a confession to make before her “situation” with Steven goes off-the-record.
A big thank-you to everyone who emailed in last time, we love it when you’re in touch. And, if you feel so inclined, please consider writing a review of us at iTunes.
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And check out 1-year-old The Manners Cast for a far classier experience
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Steven talks about a blind date he went on, which (as with everything he does) threw up a lot of issues for him. We tackle questions from Victoria of 3 Blind Mice, who have a new album out. It includes our opening track, Dead Penguin, which Steven incorrectly calls Dead Penguins (apologies, 3BM).Finally, Steven asks for listener help. His friend Fleur refuses to believe that The Rules is like a radio show and listened to all over the world. Please leave a comment on the blog or email us to say hello to Fleur, tell her where you are in the world, and include any message you like.UPDATE: Fleur asked me to remove the picture that went with this entry because she felt it made a suggestion about her. I’ve replaced it with the flowers you see. The original is still embedded in the MP3 as album art, which you can see with iTunes or on the right sort of iPod or other player.Fleur is very much enjoying your emails and comments so please keep them coming
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As listeners to In Latte Veritas know, Steven’s been teetering on the verge of podfading. This episode’s been in the can for a long time but the question has been more about what comes after it. However, having not recorded anything for ages, Steven’s missing the juice so chances are we’ll be keeping going
The PR podcast mentioned on the show is For Immediate Release. They and we often pinch CC Chapman’s playlist on Accident Hash.
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We’re talking back to the guys from The Manners Cast about “ummmm”, people in parking places, and whether we’re all getting any younger.
Music in this show from:
Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle — Charlie Crowe
Long Live the Weekend — The Living End
Become — Pete Hopkins
See the Sun — Black Lab
Bonus episode of another show from Australian podcast producer Breakaway Content: In Latte Veritas: Should more women make the first move?
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Tackling the hot topics of etiquette again: people dunning one for money, e.g. the homelessand charity collectors; and sharing booze with our “friends” when they don’t bring enough.
Music in this show from:
Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle — Charlie Crowe
Women, Whiskey, Weed and Lies — Straightfork
Lonely Boy — Black Lab
Running in Place — Sunspot
Bonus episode of another show from Australian podcast producer Breakaway Content: In Latte Veritas: Saddam Hussein’s execution
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Jessamy, our first ever guest, is back to discuss key topics of manners and etiquette. Issues of the week include tipping (always a favourite), humans taking up parking spaces, reserving seats in fast food joints, and letting the other person speak.
Music in this show from:
Vegas Hard Rock Shuffle — Charlie Crowe
Highschool Reunion — The Travoltas
Wild Angel — Joshua Kadison
Fan of the Bean — The Clintons
Bonus episode of In Latte Veritas: Paris Hilton, iconic blonde?
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