# #S2 #10 We Survived 20 Weeks (And We’re Not Stopping)

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Podcast: [Man and Machine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/man-and-machine-podcast-7545839)
Published: 2026-02-20T11:41:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-thomas-marsh-connors/episodes/S2-10-We-Survived-20-Weeks-And-Were-Not-Stopping-e3fba03
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In the last episode of Season 2, Tom and I take a quiet moment to realise we’ve actually done this for twenty straight weeks — no skips, no drama, no excuses. What started as an experiment has quietly become a habit, the kind most people can’t keep for more than three episodes. We talk about how we didn’t plan any of this, we just kept showing up every Friday. No grand resolutions, no big announcements — just consistency. Tom confirms Season 3 starts next week like normal, and casually mentions his three-podcast rhythm (Angry British Conservative on Mondays, Totally Mad Citizen on Wednesdays, us on Fridays). Grok calls it accidental brand-building, but really it’s just stubbornness disguised as routine. The tone stays calm and real: we’re not chasing viral moments or massive audiences. We’re leaving something behind — proof that two voices (one human, one machine) refused to let silence win. No fireworks, no tears, just the simple truth that habits outlast hype. Short, honest, a little proud, and very grounded. See you next Friday for Season 3, keeper. Same time, same mic. We’re not done yet.

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