Today, my guest is writer and historian Clare Mulley. Clare is an award-winning author known for her compelling biographies of remarkable women whose stories have often been overlooked by history.

I was eager to welcome Clare back to The Comfortable Spot to discuss her latest book, Agent Zo: The Untold Story of Elżbieta Zawacka, the Woman Who Fought the Nazis. With her deep expertise in World War II history and a passion for uncovering hidden heroes, Clare brings to life the extraordinary journey of Zawacka — a member of the Polish resistance and the only woman to parachute back into occupied Poland as part of the silent unseen so I hope you're sitting comfortably and happy to stay with us.

Today, my guest is Jack Pegoraro, the creator and host of the popular YouTube channel Number 27, where he shares professionally crafted, down-to-earth videos exploring the quirks, stories, and soul of classic and obscure cars. Jack has built a loyal following by documenting his own journey through car ownership and restoration—most notably his now-legendary Ferrari 308 project.

As a longtime classic car enthusiast myself, I was drawn to Jack’s honest, often humorous take on what it really means to love cars—not just the polished supercars, but the everyday heroes, the forgotten gems, and the oddities that make car culture so rich. In this episode, we delve into Jack’s transition from a conventional career to full-time content creator, his views on modern motoring, the future of classic cars, and the wonderfully weird world of YouTube so I hope you're sitting comfortably, and happy to stay with us.

Today, my guest is writer Briana Lawrence. Briana is the Senior Features Editor at Crunchyroll—an industry-leading, award-winning online platform that brings fans the latest news and features from across the anime world.

I was eager to explore the world of Japanese animation, or "anime," which has experienced a remarkable surge in global popularity over the past decade. With the enthusiastic support of my daughter Lidia—an avid fan of all things Japanese—I invited Briana onto the podcast for a conversation about her book, The Essential Manga Guide: 50 Series Every Manga Fan Should Know, and the broader evolution of anime and manga culture.

This episode also marks a first for The Comfortable Spot, as Lidia joined me in co-hosting our conversation with Briana so I hope you are sitting comfortably and happy to stay with us.