# Eat your prawns in moderation (with John Barnes)

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Podcast: [Off Air with Jane & Fi](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-air-with-jane-fi-5727711)
Published: 2026-06-02T17:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In today's pod, Jane and Fi offer a warm welcome to the London drizzle, but the Tube strike is another matter. They also talk about Fi's accidental eavesdropping and get a bit philosophical about life without headphones. Plus, they speak to former England footballer and Liverpool legend John Barnes about the upcoming World Cup. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/ Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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