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Monotype is very fun to play while still competetive but it presents a fun team building challenge. Doubles is ridiculously fun to play. and triples is home to some of the most disgusting jank I've ever seen. (you can wipe out HALF their team in one turn. if you're lucky.)
I particularly like Cerys Matthews’ Sunday morning show, although it is on too early (5am to 8am US east coast time) for me to listen live. The programs are kept online for about a month, so I just listen later.