The Isolation Booth: Recent Episodes
Isolation Booth
March 2020, hit by a pandemic, earth is adapting to a new, hopefully provisional, way of living. Danae and Anna are keeping records of the process.
Anna and I step out of the booth and find ourselves staring at the sky. We might be back, we might not. We are going out, once more, to find our place in this new world and perhaps come back with more stories, guests and ideas. Until then, we give our thanks to all our guests, listeners and contributors. Stay healthy, wash your hand and wear a mask.
In this episode we get to speak to Paulina Herrmann, a Food Service Consultant who takes us to the 'back of house' and gives us great insights into the current changes the hospitality industry is having to quickly adopt, its potential future and knock-on effects on causes that continue to need our immediate attention.
In this episode Anna and I discuss some of the latest Covid-19 related news, experiments, research and chlorinated (reconstituted) chicken. From there we jump to the animal kingdom with updates on shark whale reproduction, geeky hummingbirds and the return of the bison to the UK.
In this episode Anna and I had the chance to speak to Tara Bubb, who shares her isolation experience as someone who was already housebound in a pre-covid world. She imparts her wisdom on the subject and inspires us with her positive thinking.
In this Friday roundup, we talk about what the lack of funding means for the Arts, the lifting of travel bans in the UK and the parties you might want to attend or avoid. We also revive our chat about bird song with a curious snippet of news about Canadian sparrows.
Continuing our Pride Month celebrations, Anna and I share our experience of coming out, multiple times. Because we know that we never really stop coming out. Luckily, our community is working to change that.
In this Friday roundup, Anna and I try not to melt away in the current heatwave and chat about the easing of lockdown, living at sea, the mass extinction heading our way and last but very much not least, the beauty of being free to express your sexual identity and the responsibility we carry for those who still need help to gain this freedom.
Today Anna and I talk to Lorenzo Piccoli, a researcher who spent his time in 'confinement' tracking domestic mobility restrictions in Europe and travel bans around the world. All that, whilst sharing a 25m2 space with his girlfriend in Paris.
Why is Juneteenth important? Anna and I learn about it in this episode. We also cover the Tulsa massacre, LGBTQ+ workplace protection, DACA memberships and what priests have been up to in response to Corona.
Anna and I make it down to Spain for a catch-up with Karina. As a doctor, mother and wife, she gives us insights into her time in isolation and her family dynamics in a world that is slowly trying to go back to normal.
The movement towards an equal and better society must continue. Join Anna and I in our Friday roundup, where we go over some of the progress being achieved while knowing there is still a long way ahead of us. So in the meantime, we also give advice on how to make a cup of tea, for the journey.
In this episode Anna and I chat with Victor Fraga about his upcoming documentary The Coup d’État Factory, Brazilian politics and the f-ACE mask to wear when breaking the rules.
By now everyone should be aware of events that have been unfolding in the US for the last two weeks. The killing of George Floyd, unfortunately, is not an isolated event. For too long we have witnessed racism, segregation and police brutality directed towards black people, LGBTQ+ community, Muslims and other minorities around the world. Anna and I use this episode to help spread part of the message. Change does not happen by individuals' isolated efforts but by collectively challenging and calling out injustice and demanding society to move forward towards full equality together!
Today Anna and I speak to Varpu - stunt performer, artist and in search of a good date. Want to hear how to navigate the online dating world while in lockdown? Then this one's for you.
The weekend is here, and Anna and I try to give a better ending to a not so very good week, as general news goes. Stick around to learn about ways to 'protect yourself' from 5G, ways to keep desert locusts in the air and why job simulations are trending.
Anna and I speak to Jess about what it's like to be in isolation by yourself. Jess shares her experience so far and gives good advice on what to do to keep sane.
It's Friday round-up time again! Anna and I share some medical news, including how llamas could save the day. We also chat about rainbow flags, sex buddies in the Netherlands and tipping the Brexit festival on its head.
What is shielding? Today we hear about Nura's experience. Her partner is classified as part of the 'high risk' population, and therefore they both have to isolate from the outside world in much more strict terms than most of us.
In this week's Friday round-up Anna and I wave good-bye to handshakes, deliberate immunity passports and the lockdown-driven boom in porn. I also reveal my isolation island playlist. And films. And Books.
Today Anna and I have a chat with Naomi Bennet, founder of Lesflicks, a network that specialises in promoting films made by lesbian and bisexual women and with lesbian and bisexual women as main characters. Naomi talks to us about the process of going from live screenings to digital business.
Rounding up the week into the bank holiday, Anna and I chat about the backyard of our galaxy, happy hypoxia, women in lockdown and VDay. Join us and we will send you all chilled into the long weekend.
We made it all the way to Mexico City, where Amelia talks to us about what one of the biggest cities in the world sounds like when it's quiet. She also shares small insights into how a 127 million people nation deals with the lockdown.
In this Friday round-up, amongst other topics, Anna and I give you the latest news from space and chat about swelling and other conditions linked to covid-19.
In this episode we take our listeners all the way to - drum roll - Basingstoke! There Claire and James give us small insights into how the local council and the automotive industry are dealing with current circumstances. If you stick around, you'll also get the answers to the emoji film titles quiz.
In this first Friday round-up, Anna and I talk about the "dangers" of 5G, cleaning your body from the inside and a new entertainment trend.
We go all the way to China to catch up with James during his 8th week of isolation and the slow return to a normal not so normal.
We are back in the booth! Today we chat to Gio about working from home as a creative and ways to keep the inspiration flowing.
Our last episode for March connects us with Giuseppe and life in Brussels. Our first virtual drinking but without drinks.
Deputy headteacher Ian takes us back home, to London, and gives us some insights into the troublesome consequences of the UK's slow reaction to Covid19 and how schools are trying to adapt to the new, virtual method of teaching.
Today our Italian guest takes us through a five week isolation story and we grow curious about the post-Covid19 world.
Our first 'virtual' birthday celebration, we release our AMAZING jingle and chat with its creators.
Anna and I are back in the booth, letting out our anxieties and responding to our first listener request!
Anna and I take the back seat while Rainer and Silvia chat about Austria's green health minister and technology helping us connect.
Today, reconnecting with an old school friend takes us all the way to Canada! We chat about the closing of borders, a scary financial future and of course, our recurrent guest - toilet paper.
Claire is our first official guest. We talk about alternatives to nappies, gardening and the long trip ahead of us.
Anna and Danae talk about how the 'official day one' of social distancing is playing out for them. Working and not working from home, cycling on the balcony and not going out.