SBR 1.9: Evergreen

"'An important PSA about dropping toast, plus a bizarre encounter with the Spirit Box Radio Crystal Ball and the swirling, mysterious depths within...'"

Events of Note

 * Sam uses the Crystal Ball for the first time.
 * Sam does his first two card tarot reading.

Summary
Sam begins the episode with the bittersweet acknowledgement that it is Madame Marie's birthday, and he thanks everyone for the birthday cards that have been sent. They remark upon the beautiful bouquet sent in from the Hatfield Karpos, despite being slightly confused at the card attached, which reads 'In Loving Memory'.

Sam apologises for not signing off at the end of the previous episode, reciting a very different version of events to what was broadcast. He then talks about the listener responses to the Rose left to him by his 'Dad'. Sam clarifies that, although they must have a biological father somewhere, they certainly don't have a 'Dad', or a present father figure.

They continue on with the augury forecast, and then they decide to try their first two card tarot reading, answering Sara's question about her dog Susie. After finishing Sara's reading, Sam intends to use the Crystal Ball to answer a question, but trails off before the question is voiced.

He tells the story of Tam, who may or not be dead and speculates on this fact. Sam stops divining, sounding very disoriented. They reassure the listeners that Marie will be back any day now, and shakily bids them goodnight.

Characters Featured

 * Sam Enfield
 * Madame Marie (mentioned)
 * Oliver Boleyn (mentioned)
 * "Dad" (mentioned)

Listeners writing in/mentioned:


 * Sara in Cheltenham, tarot request regarding whether or not her dog, Susie, is lonely

Augury Forecast
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''If you were born on a Tuesday, try to avoid excessively salty foods this month. You are more prone to osmosis than usual.''

''The next six weeks are a good time to indulge in something you’ve been denying yourself, due to the precise positioning of several large doves were spotted in the garden of Geraldine and Aurelia Banks, in Merseyside, on the morning of tenth of June, nineteen ninety. One of them was on the back of a bench. Auspicious.''

''Do NOT wear red socks on Friday. Just don’t. Please. I’m begging you.''

If Michael has seven bags of oats, and I only have nine, but Mindy has six gallons of milk, does anybody actually like ReadyBrek?

''The toast will land butter side down. Do not drop the toast.''

If you have the letter ‘n’, for nauseas, in your middle name, the ring pull will come off the next tin you try to open.

Your number may be up this month, if your number is three thousand eight hundred and seventy two, through to four thousand two hundred and eight six.

Trivia

 * This episode marks Madame Marie's birthday, January 14th