EPISODE 82: The Only Mussel Road in Cornwall

The podcast explores themes of mischief, memory, and Cornish identity through a conversation with a woman from the Isles of Scilly. She recounts her childhood antics, including lock-picking and stealing a police boat, and reflects on the close-knit community and traditions of the islands, such as the raft race and family bake-offs. Her adult life includes a career as a chef, a penchant for collecting mannequin parts, and a unique approach to gift-giving. She shares anecdotes about past relationships, roof sex, and the recent loss of a close friend, emphasizing the importance of saying goodbye. The conversation also touches on her plans for a mussel shell road and palm tree henge on her field, reflecting her deep connection to Cornwall.