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Speculate to...What?

I'm currently a podcast editing machine, having finished the Rory Bremner episode on Monday, and I'm now in the process of mixing the Mark Morriss episode to clear the way for two more interviews over the weekend. While it's great to be productive and be working on new content with Glyn, it's doesn't take away my fear about money. Part of the reason for the live interviews was to generate some income to keep Mostly Comedy ticking over through the current crisis but, while they're going well and proving popular, at the moment the cost to do them cancels any income out. And the slow sales for the next few recordings risks us coming out at a loss overall. Either way, I certainly can't pay myself. Things were already concerning. Because my business made a loss this past three years, I'm not eligible for financial support from the Government's COVID-19 self-employment scheme. Meanwhile, Mostly Comedy's closed for the foreseeable future and is...

Gis a Job. Well, Not Me...

Today's blog is more of a charitable appeal than anything. My friend Stephen lost his job on Monday with no notice, due to the coronavirus situation. He's multitalented, kind & conscientious, and could do with a break. He's currently based in Northants but can relocate to Hitchin, Herts if necessary. You'll find his CV below; any help's much appreciated. Email: stephenhalliday@yahoo.co.uk