Topical Tuesday - Counting and number sequences 31st March

On this Topical Tuesday episode of Big L Radio Listen Again, host Cookie leads a lively and interactive exploration of the theme 'counting and number sequences' with a mix of music, listener engagement, and a challenging trivia game called Tricker's Tricky Topical Teaser. The episode features a curated selection of tracks that cleverly tie into numerical themes, including songs by Manfred Mann (54321), Tom Robinson Band (2468), Billy Joel (A Matter of Trust), and Prince (1999). Throughout the show, Cookie engages listeners via phone, app, and social media, inviting topical track suggestions and guesses for the teaser. The teaser ultimately reveals Dusty Springfield as the answer, with clues referencing her UK-only number one hit, Irish surname (Mary O'Brien), association with the Springfields, and her album Dusty in Memphis. The episode blends music, humor, and real-world connections—such as India’s upcoming digital census—while maintaining a warm, community-driven atmosphere. Cookie closes with gratitude to contributors and previews upcoming shows, reinforcing the station’s mission of musical connection and listener participation.