What happens when a city famous for booing its own players decides to cheer instead? Jon McCann is a Philadelphia Phillies superfan, YouTuber and the man behind one of sport's most remarkable stories ... a social media post that turned a struggling baseball player's season around and became a Netflix documentary. But behind the viral moment is a deeper story: a breakdown, a mental institution, and the unconditional love of two parents who refused to give up on him. Jon talks to Lee about empathy, survival, therapy, and why the crack in the Liberty Bell is actually a repair. As seen on Netflix.

In 2020, Mr Omar Hilmi sat across from Lee in a Glasgow hospital and told him he had six months to live.

Five years later, they sat down for a cup of tea and talked about it.

This episode covers: why surgeons owe patients the truth even when it's devastating, how you carry impossible conversations home with you, what David Gemmell's Legend has to do with surviving cancer, and how Omar Hilmi ended up singing at Darth Vader's funeral.

Honest, funny and genuinely unlike anything we've recorded before.

Lee and Paul bring you a special edition of Mind Bites, recorded live at the Golden Lion in Stirling. With laughter and camaraderie, the duo catch up over lunch, sharing updates on their lives and the quirky happenings since they last met in person.

Join them as they discuss:

• The joys and challenges of dog-sitting with Lee's collie, Rock.

• Paul's recent adventures in Japan and the excitement of performing in Shanghai.

• The potential monetisation of their podcast and the humorous idea of sponsorship from kids' shows.

• Paul's journey through hypnotherapy and Reiki, exploring how these therapies have impacted his mental health.

• The ups and downs of being a football fan, particularly as Hearts navigates a dramatic season.

• Lee's new knitting hobby, inspired by an intriguing way to connect with a potential podcast guest.

With plenty of banter, heartfelt moments, and a touch of the absurd, this episode is a delightful blend of life updates and relatable reflections. Tune in for a dose of laughter and insight!

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