355. The Groomsmen Draft

In this chaotic and self-aware episode of *We Got The Chocolates*, the hosts tackle a major revelation: they've been misnumbering episodes for years, having skipped 27 unnumbered ones. This leads to a humorous meta-commentary on their own podcasting history, including the fact that episode 355 was actually a milestone they'd missed. The episode pivots into a playful 'Groomsmen Draft' segment, where Lee announces the wedding party for his upcoming nuptials, jokingly framing it as a sports team selection. Skint is named best man, with Andrew Godey, Michael Kelly, and James Bazley joining as groomsmen, complete with mock selection cards and celebratory beer labels. The hosts then dive into listener interactions, including a hilarious story from Tim about hunting for 'Swedish Fish' lollies in Perth, which turned out to be an American brand. They also play a game called *Marketplace Madness*, guessing prices of random items listed on Facebook Marketplace, with Lee emerging as the winner. The episode closes with a 'Get Fact' segment clarifying golf handicaps and a reminder to listeners to engage with the podcast community. Key takeaways include: 1) Always verify episode numbers—your milestones might be fake; 2) A wedding party is a team sport—recruit wisely and assign roles; 3) Miscommunication is comedy gold—especially when it involves phone numbers and lollies; 4) The internet is full of absurdity—like a life-sized Lego Paw Patrol figure for £1,195; 5) Humor thrives in chaos—especially when the hosts are just winging it. The tone is overwhelmingly positive, celebrating absurdity, friendship, and the joy of podcasting as a shared, evolving experience.