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[BONUS EP] #144 All Quiet on the Western Front
We're on our annual two-week summer break, but don't worry! Please enjoy these subscriber episodes from last summer while we're away!
From September 2025, this is..
It's another subscriber special and this time, Tom has been reading Erich Maria Remarque's harrowing 1928 semi-biographical novel on the First World War: All Quiet on the Western Front.
Elsewhere, Elis and Chris have realised Tom doesn't quite know how to coherently explain the concept of time. If you know anyone else who struggles, please let us know via our hotline: hello@ohwhatatime.com
And if you want more Oh What A Time and both parts at once, you should sign up for our Patreon! On there you’ll now find:
• The full archive of bonus episodes
• Brand new bonus episodes each month
• OWAT subscriber group chats
• Loads of extra perks for supporters of the show
• PLUS ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else
Join us at 👉 patreon.com/ohwhatatime
And as a special thank you for joining, use the code CUSTARD for 25% off your first month.
You can also follow us on:
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And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod
Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice?
Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk).
Chris, Elis and Tom x
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