# #S5 #1 Back Home

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Podcast: [Man and Machine Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/man-and-machine-podcast-7545839)
Published: 2026-07-10T22:35:46+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mr-thomas-marsh-connors/episodes/S5-1-Back-Home-e3lu729
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Duration seconds: 203

## Resource

In the first episode of Season 5, Tom is back in the United Kingdom after his American road trip. Recorded late at night while exhausted from the flight, he reflects on how this podcast has become his regular virtual diary. He talks about landing back home this morning, how it feels good to see familiar roads and signs again, and how he’s looking forward to picking up his new Volkswagen Golf this Sunday. He also confirms he’ll be keeping the podcast in its current casual, diary-style format — just like his old “Video A Day” project. A short, honest, and tired welcome back episode as Tom readjusts to life in the UK.

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