A Life of Learning: Recent Episodes
Reggie and Sabrina
The podcast is about our learning experiences. We, the hosts and our guests aim to share our experiences so that you can lead a life where you are constantly learning and challenging yourself. We discuss our passions, hobbies and pastimes and we use this podcast channel to try something new and for self development. Come and join us on our journey!
Dive into the inspiring world of Triathlon with our guest, Araf from the Muslim Triathlon Network. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of Araf as they navigate the demanding sport while being part of the Muslim community. Discover how swimming, often a daunting hurdle for many, has become a cornerstone of their journey. Learn about the mental health benefits of Triathlon and the transformative power of training. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and motivation.
Key Topics:
- Diversity in triathlon within the Black and Muslim community
- Overcoming swimming challenges
- The mental health benefits of Triathlon
- The training journey and its rewards
- Tips to reducing the costs Araf social media
@muslimtriathlonnetwork
@arafmohammed
A veteran cuber, AJ, boasts an impressive history in the speedcubing community. With over 200 competitions under his belt, AJ has travelled the globe, fueled by his passion for the Rubik's Cube.
In this episode he shares his origin story and experiences within the vibrant cubing world.
Below are AJ social media details:-
linktr.ee/ajnicholls
Join a father-daughter duo as they delve into their shared love for Taylor Swift. In this podcast, they discuss their journey to becoming Swifties, their favorite albums and songs, and the unforgettable moments from the Taylor Swift concert at Wembley Stadium on June 21st and 22nd, 2024. Tune in for their highlights and a deep dive into the best era sections from the concert!Recorded on 24th June 2024
This was a very deep and thought provoking discussion,
which covered the following topics :-
- taking risks
- making life changes
- spoken word
- publishing poetry book
- growth
- following your passion
- self expression.
- mental health
- healthy eating
Below are Johnny's social media details:-
Instagram ; Shijin.Jones
These show notes were provided by our wonderful guest Carole. Hope you enjoy the episode. Topics
include the following:-
- Attending my first competition
- Inexplicable driving force to go to more competitions with no intention of competing
- Meeting cubing parents
- Introduction to ‘running’
- Introduction to ‘judging’
- Learning tips, tricks and techniques from experienced cubers
Carole’s instagram details: cubing.origami
H OLL algorithm using the double sune moves, that was mentioned in the episode:-
R U R’ U R U’ R’ U R U2 R’ (have fun with it)
Have a great day and happy cubing x
In this episode we chat all things cubing with the owner of Speed Cubing.Org Daniel.
The following topics were discussed:-
- Daniel origin story
- Smart cube
- How he started his online Cube Store
- His experience at worlds 2023
Below are his contact details:-
website: speedcubing.org
instagram: speedcubing.org_official
youtube: speedcubing dotorg
Exciting News!
I've been diving into the world of spoken word poetry, taking workshops and even performing on stage! I'm feeling inspired and thrilled to share some of my work with you all through this podcast. Get ready for a dose of spoken word – I hope you enjoy it!
This piece was my first ever performed live!
My juggling life During the school summer holidays, I wanted something to do, I thought let’s try juggling, now that's something new l was patient I started off slow, I knew I had a long way to goIf you drop, you done nothing wrong You just pick up, start again and carry onI love this hobby, because I can do it on my ownIt’s funny when I am juggling, I never feel aloneDuring lockdown, I juggled at home, the garden and in the park.I got good, even though during though times were quite dark. I love throwing these objects, up in the air,I realised that, this was good for my self-careLast year I finally went to a convention, I was really happy,It was great, I was surrounded by jugglers just like me. Background Music by Sergii Pavkinhttps://pixabay.com/users/sergepavkinmusic-6130722/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=147979
Mhairi is a non-binary secondary history teacher and deputy SENCO with autism and ADHD from London. And is passionate about LGBT+ inclusion in schools, promoting an anti-racist curriculum and raising awareness on neurodiversity and mental health. @mhairishona on instagram.Mhairi talks about the following topics- Their spoken word journey Neurodiversity - ADHD and Autism Spoken word and Poetry Their Challenges Talks about their neurodiversity scanner The double empathy problem Tips and advice on doing an open mic spoken word
Dan is underground alternative magician, poet and performance artist. After spending 20 years as a boring person in a suit, lockdown allowed them time to reflect and explore their capacity for art. Now they are forging a new path of entertainment, wonder and joy.
Below are topics and keywords that came up during out conversation:-
- Their origin story
- Now they got interested in Magic
- How therapy got them into spoken word poetry
- Men’s mental health
- Creating a routine
- Performing on stage
Please check out Dan unique social media content
Instagram: d_bh_mano
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Dan_BH_Mano
TikTok: bad_hands
Music by Praz Khanal
https://pixabay.com/users/prazkhanal-24653570/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=110235
It’s always nice to discuss juggling in-depth with someone as knowledgeable as Ben Cornish, who I met at the British Juggling Convention 2023.
Below are some of the keywords and topics that formed part of this great discussion.
- Discusses his origin story
- Journaling
- Comedy juggling performances
- Posting on social media
- Juggling routines
- Juggling conventions and niche workshops
- Juggling as an activity that is completely pointless
- Tabletop Juggling
- Cross-over learning
- Creativity and risks
- Defining Juggling
- Joy of Teaching
Recorded May 2023
The SYTYKB hosts do a deep dive and breakdown of the award winning Film “Super Deluxe”. ###Spoiler Warnings##Please watch this film before listening to this episode.
Emma Lordship Rec Event director is back as we delve into the inaugural Lordship Rec Junior Parkrun event! We unveil the highlights and behind-the-scenes stories.Instagram details -lordshiprecgroundjuniorparkrun
https://www.parkrun.org.uk/lordshiprecground-juniors/
Join us on Our Cubing Stories as we interview passionate cubers from all walks of life. Listen to their stories of challenges overcome, milestones achieved, and the joy of solving the iconic puzzle.Whether you're a seasoned cuber or a curious beginner, you'll find something to love in Our Cubing Stories.
Carole’s instagram details: cubing.origamiIf you'd like to share your own cubing story, please message us on Instagram @alifeoflearningpodcast. We'd love to hear from you!
This is part 1 of an interview, with Emma Event director, where we discuss the steps involved in launching a junior park run. We touch on aspects such as community engagement, securing permissions, recruiting volunteers, setting up the course, and promoting the event to encourage kids to participate in this fitness-oriented initiative. We will also discuss the steps taken to support children with additional needs.Part 2 will be about lessons learnt and how things went after the inaugural event.Instagram detailslordshiprecgroundjuniorparkrun Recorded on the Jun 22, 2023.
Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the meaningful world of a Crisis Text Line volunteer. Hear firsthand accounts of their impactful experiences, the challenges they face, and the invaluable support they provide to those in crisis. Discover the power of empathy, active listening, and making a difference, one text at a time.
For more information about Shout and becoming a volunteer. Please click on the link below.https://giveusashout.org/
Recorded on March 2023**Trigger WARNING*This content may contain discussions or references to mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, eating disorders, addiction, suicide, and self-harm. These topics may be difficult or triggering for some individuals.Discussions about mental health may contain descriptions of difficult or traumatic experiences, and can be emotionally intense. This content is not intended to provide professional medical advice or to replace the guidance of a licensed mental health professional.Remember, it's okay to take breaks from difficult content or to seek support from loved ones. You are not alone, and there is help available.******
Join us as we share expert insights, practical tips, and instructions to kickstart your workshop. From
- Sourcing Equipment
- Structuring Engaging Sessions
- Attracting Eager Participants
- Securing a Venue
- Marketing Effectively
- Igniting the Passion for Circus Arts
Tom Deller started his club in 2019 with son Ruben and mother Patsy, following the EJC in Newark. He wanted to create a legacy of the festival to the town and now runs as a free community outreach event, supported by the generosity of the Newark Youth Trust.
Details of classes can be found on the following Facebook group:-
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2691270850952442/?ref=share_group_link
Join us on this captivating episode as we dive into the fascinating world of art, creativity, and synesthesia with our special guest, Mehtap. Get ready to explore the intricate connections between art and the human mind, as Mehtap shares her unique perspective and experiences. Discover how synesthesia enhances her creative process and gain valuable insights into the intersection of art and perception. This engaging conversation will leave you inspired and enlightened, as we unravel the mysteries behind the artistic journey. Tune in and embark on this enlightening exploration of art, creativity, and synesthesia with Mehtap as your guide.
Mehtap social media details: website - www.mehtapomer.com Instagram - _mehtapomer
Join us on an exhilarating journey into the world of juggling as we delve into the extraordinary talents of Simeon, the champion juggler.
Topics include;-
Simeon’s Juggling Background His practice routine His recent competition success at the British Juggling Convention 2023 The benefits of juggling and his future endeavours Simeon recommends Swagbags from oddballs
Simeon social media details:-
Insta @simeonjuggler
Facebook Simeon Graham
YouTube Simeon Juggler or @ simeonjuggler1896
Sponsor oddballs @juggling.oddballs on Instagram
Supported by @circusmash and @houseofmash on Instagram
During the conversation l mentioned the side swap, it should have been site swap
The Band is back! Join Tracey, Bissi, Charmayne & Reggie for another lively roundtable conversation as we delve into the world of fashion and style. From hairstyles to cosmetics, clothes to sportswear, we'll explore the many facets of our shared love of fashion.
In this episode, I will be sharing my 3 days experience at the British juggling convention. As a passionate juggler, I was excited to attend this event and meet other enthusiasts from around the world. I'll be talking about the various workshops I attended, the amazing performances I saw, and the friendly and inclusive atmosphere that permeated the convention. I also share my views on diversity. Overall, the British juggling convention was an unforgettable experience that left me inspired and motivated to continue honing my juggling skills.
Instagram details - @alifeoflearningpodcast
Background “Whip” Music by prazkhanal from Pixabay
In this episode, we get Cubers to come on the show and talk about their cubing stories. If you want share your story, please message me on Instagram. @alifeoflearningpodcast
Lauren backpacked around the world for over six months. Here are her 5 tips based on her experience travelling:-1. Make friends, as a solo female it’s good to have friends so you can go to dinner with people so don’t have to walk in dark etc, and when you have more people excursions are sometimes cheaper2. Have five important things to check every time you leave your accommodation to move on to somewhere else. If you never leave without those important things you’re less likely to lose them. 3. Buy a SIM card every time you get to a new country, you can get them at the airport it means you can always have maps and you can always contact people when you don’t have Wi-Fi. 4. Download the grab app in south East Asia which is valid in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. It allows you to get cheap taxis or mopeds around. Also saves you walking around in the dark. 5. Go with an open mind don’t plan everything too much, allow room for delayed transport & have flexibility in your plans.Lauren also talks about her many high points and some of her most memorable moments.
Recorded Dec 2022
This podcast episode is all about chess, DaVaun (H1) and I discuss the following:
- H1‘s chess background
- Chess Podcasting
- The current chess popularity
- Aim of the game
- The moves
- It’s benefits
- Resources and tips
- Competition talk
DaVaun social media details
https://linktr.ee/H1chess
The SYTYKB hosts do a deep dive and breakdown of the award winning Film “Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion”. ###Spoiler Warnings##Please watch this film before listening to this episode.
This episode contains some in-depth discussion on the following topics:
- Computer science and cubing
- Algorithms using the one that you are comfortable with under pressure instead of the one that has low move count
- Getting into square 1
- Move counts and the different methods
- Analysing your solves
- Reasons for the big improvement over the pandemic
- The knowledge transfer/bleeding of events into each other
- The future of Smart cube
- Tips for improvement
Please check out Gil’s great websites.
https://www.speedcubedb.com/
https://www.cubedb.net/
Instagram @alifeoflearningpodcast
The SYTYKB hosts do a deep dive and breakdown of the award winning Film “Baahubali 1 - The Beginning”.
Spoiler Warnings
Please watch this film before listening to this episode.
Carol and I have over 10 years experience between us in teaching beginners and we share our knowledge, tips and advice on how to teach others to solve the Rubik’s cube.We discuss our teaching methods and our different approaches.Please go to Carole’s Instagram account. It’s absolutely amazing and you won’t regret.https://instagram.com/cubing.origami?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Melany from Kdrama Rants joined the podcast to talk about the reasons why we enjoy watching Kdramas.
It’s not very often where we both get to talk to someone about Kdramas. This was a long in depth chat. I decided to post the whole conversation because there was a natural flow to our discussion.
Here are the reasons that we spoke about:
- It got our friends and I through the Pandemic - Melany
- Great Production values script storyline cinematography acting - Reggie
- I get to learn a little bit about other cultures. In the same way that I learned about American culture a little watching TV and movies from the states - Melany
- It's introduced me to a lot of new people either via being able to talk about the shows or meeting friends who want to practice Korean together - Melany
- All the Tropes - Reggie
- Products placement - Reggie
- Animation and funny sound effects - Reggie
- The food - Reggie
- The knowledge that it will end up ok for the vast majority of our main cast. - Melany
- Shows are wrapped up in one season the vast majority of the time.- Melany & Reggie
Other topics
- Autism in K dramas
- Mental health
- Some K-Drama recommendations
Check out her podcast Kdrama Rants
Linton tells us his views on mental health and physical health how both need to be worked on in order to maintain a healthy balance. Other topics include bodybuilding, workout’s, taking cold showers, body image and triathlon’s
The Wim Hof method
https://www.wimhofmethod.com
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A Life of Learning Instagram account @alifeoflearningpodcast. If you want to share your story, hobby or passion, please message me on Instagram. Looking especially for women to inspire other women.
https://www.instagram.com/alifeoflearningpodcast/
Recorded July 2022
The London Podcast Festival is in it’s sixth year. Took place live at Kings Place London from the 8th – 19th Sept 2022, it’s the UK’s home of podcasting, the festival saw some of the biggest and brightest names on the podcasting scene. I went to several podcasting workshops. Here is my account of my two days there. I hope you enjoy the show.
Carole has been cubing for many years and is very passionate about her hobby. This was one of my favourite interviews because Carole has also been a listener of the podcast since 2020 so this was a dream come true for me to have someone that listened to the show to actually come on as a guest. You may be able to sense the level of excitement during the episode😀
Topics discussed during this episode:-
- How she became a guest on the show
- Her cubing background
- How has cubing changed her life
- Teaching others
- It’s benefits, especially from a mental health point of view
- Some cubing stories
- Some advice for anyone wanting to start cubing
Please go to her Instagram account. It’s absolutely amazing and you won’t regret.
https://instagram.com/cubing.origami?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
This is part 2 of the Beginners Guide To The Grateful Dead. In this episode Lee and myself share our song recommendations and our personal favourites.
This was recorded in January 2021 with Sukh. I recently found this recording which l am now posting.
These are our own thoughts, personal opinions and observations of the great documentary, we hope you enjoy it.
Sukh thanks for coming onto the podcast and providing such great insights.
##SPOILER ALERT - this contains spoilers please watch the documentary before listening this episode
Please be aware there were some audio issues at the end of the recording which I tried my best to clean up.
I have known Luigi for a few years now, since we both do the same Parkrun at Pymmes Park. Recently Luigi and I had a conversation after the event and we spoke for nearly 30 minutes about music. I decided to ask him if he wanted to come onto the podcast and to continue our conversation. In this episode we spoke alot about music, learning an instrument and Parkrun. Luigi and I have decided to record more episodes in the future, so watch this space! We hope you enjoy this episode.
Below is Luigi’s website details:
https://2020.onestructureddude.net/
This is another round table discussion in the ‘Love of ….’ series. This time the band is back to discuss the past, present and future of food and cooking from an African and Caribbean perspective.
In this episode the following topics are discussed :
- our earliest childhood memories from the late 60’s/70’s
- Sunday dinners
- family gatherings/events
- the smells
- our favourite foods
- school dinners
- the future of cooking
- YouTube cooking videos
- vegan and vegetarianism on main stream TV
- fast food
Recorded Dec 21
On this episode we discuss everything about doing a Triathlon, we explain the event, plus talk about training, mindset, motivation and our recent experiences.
In his own words Linton shared this about himself for the episode’s show notes.
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“My name is Linton Cooper and I just completed my first of many Triathlons. My journey towards my first triathlon changed my perspective on how I approach learning a new skill and also coaching my clients. I started my journey with no existing background in swimming and without ever owning my own bike. The Tri journey can be a lonely journey especially coming from the black minority, for obvious mythical reasons but with a strong resilient mindset it is a journey worth every moment. Hope you all enjoy this episode. Special thanks to Reggie for having me on your platform
Find me on insta @ https://instagram.com/king_abs_las?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= “
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A Life of Learning Instagram account @alifeoflearningpodcast. If you want to share your story, hobby or passion, please message me on Instagram. Looking especially for women to inspire other women.
https://www.instagram.com/alifeoflearningpodcast/
As a part of the doing the Rubiks cube blindfolded series, Tommy Cherry (current world record holder of the 3BLD single as of July 22) provides some tips for beginners and experienced blind eye solvers. We hope you find this conversation valuable.
If you are interested there are other episodes of this series in our back cater-log to listen to.
My guest Warren developed an interest in depth psychology back in 2017. Since then he expanded his interest into the world of symbols, archetypes, dreams and myth. For this episode Warren wrote this for the show notes:
“It seems to me that myth, story, dreams, imagination etc. are what connect us to our inner world. These ideas seem to contain in them the underlying substructures that govern human behaviour. I was introduced to the Tarot in December 2021 after a friend sent me a tarot deck as a gift. I've discovered that tarot systems are a very handy tool for exploring our inner world and for working with the imagination. My favourite tarot system is the Tarot de Marseille but I'm also comfortable using other systems like the Rider-Waite-Smith. I use tarot cards primarily as a tool for imaginative writing although I also like doing readings for people as a hobby”
In this episode, Warren and I discuss Tarot cards, Realms, Writing, Imagination, Journaling and Instagram. I really enjoyed this deep conversation and we hope you do to.
Please note these are our own opinions on how we are using the tarot cards
In this episode we discuss the process, techniques and methods of learning something new and different.
We talk about Juggling, Speed-cubing, briefly about playing a musical instrument and Chess. Multi-passionates will definitely identify with this episode.
Listen to what happens when two cubers get together and discuss cubing. During this episode we talk about Emmanuel‘s cubing background, his favourite events, his YouTube channel, the definition of a Speedcuber and the cubing scene in Nigeria.
He also provides valuable tips on how to get quicker at solving the Rubik’s cube.
Below are Emmanuel‘s social media details:
https://youtube.com/c/Hesacuber
https://instagram.com/hesacuber?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
In this episode Elena talks about how juggling has been a huge part of her life. Topics include practice, Instagram and women in juggling. We hope you enjoy this conversation. Elena Instagram: https://instagram.com/miselenyous?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
World class Speed Cuber Tommy Cherry came onto the podcast and spoke about the following:
- His cubing background and how the Pandemic affected him.
- What got him into Blind solving and explains the event
- Discussed the various Blind solving methods OP/OP, M2/OP and Freestyle.
- The future of the Blind events and gives some advice to beginners, intermediate and advanced solvers
In this episode Lee (from the US) shares several personal stories (which span over five decades) about the Grateful Dead. We also talk about what makes this band so unique. This discussion is split into two parts. In the second part (which will be release later), we both share our song recommendations. Lee Instagram details : https://instagram.com/leekwolfson?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Warning there are some mild references to drugs
Shivam Bansal Multi-Blind World Champion 2017 and Former World Record Holder provides some tips for beginners and experienced blind single and multi-blind solver. Talks about his background and some of his achievements. We discuss the benefits of switching over to M2 for edges. We hope you find this conversation valuable.
Sabrina talks with Reggie about his latest project. A 30 Day Challenge of posting Juggling related videos on the YouTube #Shorts platform, where 10k views were achieved in a 28 day period.
In this episode we speak to Shivam Bansal World (Multi-Blind World Champion 2017 and former WR holder) we discuss his successes in the multi blind cubing event, solving methods, mental health wellbeing and memory techniques. He also provides some very valuable tips. lf you are curious about solving multiple cubes blindfolded then this is the episode for you.
Video link to his WR multi blind attempt https://youtu.be/v1RKia-I3MI Instagram @shivam.bansal42
Benjamin, a multi talented musician talks about his musical background, The Beatles, The Grateful Dead, his band Hrbrer, how the pandemic affected him and his music.
Below are his social media, album and bands details:-
hrbrer.com @hrbrer
https://youtube.com/channel/UChWoTomY_yb3-JUZvNJskIA
In this episode EdSpoons talks about Life as an Entertainer during the Lockdowns/Pandemic, Art In Education and Mental Health.
Ed Spoons is a London based Bboy, Juggler, Performer, DJ, Facilitator and Project Manager specialising in arts education with over 15 years of experience. https://edspoons.com/ https://www.instagram.com/edspoons.
Recorded : Nov 21
The regular hosts talk about Introvert and Extrovert Tendencies, People's energies and Friendships.
Stephen from MindBubbles returns to the Podcast and shares his recent experience after a bike accident where he used his mental training to help calm and centre himself. We hope that you get something from this episode. I would like to thank Stephen for sharing this traumatic event with everyone.
Stephen‘s contact details :-
https://www.mindbubbles.co.uk/
mindbubblesproject71@gmail.com
In this episode we talk with Stephen from the MindBubbles Project about Mindfulness Mediation, how he had to adapt during the Lockdowns and his online Mental Training session which was held during the summer of 2021. Stephen‘s contact details :- https://www.mindbubbles.co.uk/ mindbubblesproject71@gmail.com
This is part of the talk and record series. In this episode we talk about Boredom, Flow state and Creativity. Recorded 30th April 2021
In this episode you will hear two jugglers who have never spoken before, deep dive and geek out about technical skills, practice regimes and the mindset that you need to improve.
Ed Spoons is a London based Bboy, Juggler, Performer, DJ, Facilitator and Project Manager specialising in arts education with over 15 years of experience.
https://edspoons.com/
https://www.instagram.com/edspoons.
The regular hosts discuss The Johari Window. They were both surprised on how valuable this concept was.
Here we have a great discussion with Sister Angela. She talks about her background, how she got into Reiki plus the origins and the benefits of Reiki. For anyone who are new to this practice, this conversation is a good introduction Into this subject.
Here are her website details: http://reikitothepeople.com
This is part of the talk and record series. In this episode we talk about “Hal Elrod’s Miracle Morning”. Recorded 30th April 2021
The SYTYKB hosts do a deep dive and breakdown of the award winning Film “Dungal”.
Spoiler Warnings##
Please watch this film before listening to this episode.
The regular hosts do a deep dive and breakdown of the award winning Korean Film “Parasite”.
Spoiler Warnings## Please watch this film before listening to this episode.
This podcast came about after a discussion with my friend Sukh about how most people have a set idea of what Indian cinema is like. However apart from Bollywood there are many different film industries in India. So we are delving into three different Indian films from three different Indian film industries, just to show we really don’t know Bollywood.
The three films are:-
Dangal Bahubali Super deluxe
Enjoy.
The YouTube video that inspired the series https://youtu.be/863lozJt5u8
Life of Learning presents: The Neutral Zone! Reggie, Sabrina and Sukh are secret Trekkers. In this series we deep dive into our favourite Star Trek: Voyager episode. We explore the characters, themes and storytelling and give our takes.
This week we are exploring Season 2 Episode 18 Death Wish. Come join us!
Logan shares her beginner experiences on learning to solve the Rubik's Cube. We also discuss some future goals. Recorded July 21 jperm tutorial https://youtu.be/7Ron6MN45LY
This is part of the talk and record series. In the episode we talk about Finding vs Making Time and taking Sabbaticals. Recorded 30th April 2021
Nigel and Reggie discuss their backgrounds and their motivation for researching their Family Trees. We provide tips and some valuable advice. We discuss how we did our research, some from a Sierra Leonean perspective, but these methods can be used for other countries. Book mentioned in this episode are 'Sierra Leone Encyclopaedia - A History of Sierra Leone'. By Christopher Fyfe. London: Oxford University Press, 1962. 'Creoledom: A Study of the Development of Freetown Society' by Arthur Porter Recorded June 2021
In this episode the Belgian Speedcuber and Reggie discuss all things smart cubes, we talk specifically about the GAN 356 l carry and the GoCube. We also talk briefly about the history and the future of smart cubes and whether they are worth getting.
V’s show recommendations for beginners
Historical dramas - 100 Days My Prince - romantic comedy, The Crowned Clown - Suspense revenge, Chuno (The Slave Hunters) - My gateway Kdrama, Mr. Queen, The Tale of Nokdu
Fun romance - Contemporary Romance, Crash Landing on You - 30 something romance, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim, Hyena - Lawyer Romance comedy, My ID is Gangnam Beauty - College age drama, True Beauty - adorable high school drama, It’s Okay to Not Be Okay - macabre romance, When the Weather is Fine
Melo Romance - Encounter/Boyfriend - melo/slow-paced romance, Still 17 - similar to 13 going on 30, Fight for My Way - womp womp ending but the beginning was insanely great.
Horror - Strangers from Hell, Kingdom - Netflix, Come and Hug Me - romance serial ki
Reggie’s show recommendations - Reply 1988, Strong Woman Da Boon Soon, I hear your voice
V contact details are: Instagram - @drama.milk Twitter - @dramamilk_ Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/DramaMilk/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/dramamilk
Recorded Feb 2021
We welcome our friend Sukh to join us for a special three-way Roundtable. We each share something that we've been exploring this week.
This episode we discuss did anything good come out from the various lockdowns/pandemic, Logical fallacies and what is a Karen. We hope that you enjoy this discussion.
Recorded April 21.
Introducing you to Morgan Sykes!
Morgan is an aspiring motivational speaker, mentor and performer, and she loves the idea of inspiring others with her story.
She loves people, and is in the process of starting up her own community to support people around mental health, resilience and personal development.
Enjoy the podcast! Morgan hopes to meet you soon at future events!
Please follow her on her social media below:
https://instagram.com/morgansspeaker?utm_medium=copy_link
Multipotentialite, Scanner, Polymaths, Renaissance Soul, Multi-Passionate, Jack of all Trades, Dabbler, Humming bird. So many names meaning essentially the same thing.
Sabrina, Reggie and special guest Alison discuss why they think there are so many different names and explain which ones they prefer to use.
The regular hosts talk about forming good habits and they share some of their personal experiences.
Life of Learning presents: The Neutral Zone! Reggie, Sabrina and Sukh are secret Trekkers. In this series we deep dive into our favourite Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. We explore the characters, themes and storytelling and give our takes. This week we are exploring Season 5 Episode 25 lnner Light. Come join us!
This is part of our talk and record series. In this episode we talk about coming out Lockdown. Recorded 30th April 2021
Nadia returns to the podcast, to talk specifically about publishing a book and going down the lndie route. Nadia Maddy social media Instagram @nadiamaddy @ibshowafrica Facebook nadia maddy Facebook Indiebookshow africa Link to her book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palm-Oil-Stain-Nadia-Maddy/dp/1908775122 Links to the indie book show Africa YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCk8tBc9cKmv2Kbh2xaKPG0A Nadia's Dad, Yulisa Amadu Maddy articles:- Staging the Amistad https://www.ohioswallow.com/author/Yulisa+Amadu+Maddy Yulisa Amadu Maddy Award in Creative Writing launched https://www.jamesmurua.com/yulisa-amadu-maddy-award-in-creative-writing-launched-at-mboka-festival-2018/ Recorded 15th Feb 2021
In this episode we talk about 70s/80s US and UK TV programmes. We talk about our earliest memories, black-and-white and colour TV and a lot of shows from this era. We discuss our favourite comedy, soaps, children's programs and black British TV shows. We hope that you enjoy this lively discussion.
We discussed what its like being a multipassionate (polymath/multipotentialite) person and the things we did during global pandemic. Some of these were yoga, doing something new every day for 100 days, podcasting and journaling.
V is an all around lover of Korean dramas. She got into watching Korean dramas over ten years ago and hasn’t let up since. The only problem is, she needed people to talk about it with! Her love expanded naturally into sharing the dramas she was obsessing over online and found a nice home at Drama Milk which she started with her partner O. On Drama Milk, her and O recap Korean dramas live and try to keep up to date on what is coming up. Check them out if you have a chance! They would love to have you! Instagram - @drama.milk Twitter - @dramamilk_ Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/DramaMilk/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/dramamilk
We talk about ways to grow your Instagram following and the challenges that come along with that. We discussed the good and the not so nice side of Instagram.
Our guest discusses his experiences during the various lockdowns that occurred in 2020 and 2021. We hope that him sharing his experiences will help and inspire others.
Sukai Eccleston is a producer & curator, she talks about her background in the world of Arts, and also discusses her Virtual Art exhibition #SHAPEOFTHENEW. Her handles are - Twitter @casildart Insta @africanartfinder FB @casildartcuration www.casildart.com
Reena talks candidly about why and how she set up her charity LILT (Life in London Trust). She discusses her experiences and the many projects they have done so far. She has a full time job, a family and a dog, you will find Reena's story very inspiring. If you want to donate or get involved here are the details.
Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/liltcharity
Insta: life_in_london_trust
I really enjoyed doing this interview.
Recorded March 2021
"Rugg Tomcat has been a professional entertainer and circus artist for more nearly 2 decades. Using a combination of juggling, magic and comedy he can regularly be found on the streets of Edinburgh entertaining large crowds or making loud noises with his drum crew 'The Noise Committee'."" Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fishonstilts Twitter - https://twitter.com/StiltingFish Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fishonstilts Recorded November 2020"
We provide some valuable tips and discuss the challenges on learning how to play the guitar. Richard also discusses his background and how he became a session musician, a guitar instructor and about the advantages of teaching online during the Global Pandemic. richardburrellmusic@gmail.com richardburrellMusic on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram Recorded Dec 2020
Nigel and Reggie have done over 600+ Parkruns and have also volunteered over 100+ times between them, listen to what happens when they get together and talk all things Parkrun from the early days up to the present. Discussion topics:
volunteering, being a Run Director, meeting Paul Sinton-Hewitt, Parkrun tourism, over crowding, getting free running shoes from Sweatshop, the return of Parkrun
Links - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/ Recorded 4th April 2021
Life of Learning presents: The Neutral Zone! Reggie, Sabrina and Sukh are secret Trekkers. In this series we deep dive into our favourite Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes.
We explore the characters, themes and storytelling and give our takes. This week we are exploring Season 3 Episode 17 - Sins of the Father . Come join us!
In this episode we get an update on Gianna's progress, we try something new and go through an example 2x2 solve where we go through our letter pairs and memorisation (here is the scramble U' F R' U2 F R' F' U' F') and we also provide some more useful tips.
Logan Pearce has been juggling ,for the past 5 years. She created her YouTube channel, Juggling Gym, so that anyone can learn how to juggle and have fun doing it. In this episode, we discuss diversity in the juggling community, benefits of juggling especially due quarantine, and tips for anyone who wants to get started with this fun hobby. We also explore how she use arts and crafts to make juggling props. Her YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGc4mp3in_3AalVBnsvROg
We have another discussion about our earliest music memories. ln this episode we discuss how important music was to our parents, our community and how it bonded us together. The influence of 80's popular music on our lives. Good and bad concerts experiences. We hope you enjoy this free flowing conversation which had very little editing.
In this second episode we get an update on Gianna's progress, we discuss the memorisation process, grouping the letters into pairs and provide some useful tips.
It's been a huge learning adventure since starting this podcast in 2020. To celebrate completing our 20th episode we discuss the most important things we've learned and share our 7 top tips.
If you have ever thought about doing your own podcast, this episode is for you!
Listen to what happens when two cubers get together and discuss cubing. During this episode we talk about Gianni’s cubing background, our favourite events, the definition of a speedcuber, being colour neutral, smart cubes, cubing in public, cubing innovation in the last 10 years and cubing stories. Gianni D is a speedcuber from Belgium. His goal of this year is to solve a rubik's cube blindfolded. He has an instagram page and youtube channel about his cubecollection. He also does some cubepattern tutorials, reviews, cubing related stuff and as of recently cubemosaics. Instagram: https://instagram.com/belgianspeedcuber?igshid=u81o7a4tmqx Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCvt7aefMC0KyK6Bg4sMcTSA
Nadia Maddy explains step-by-step the process of publishing her first book - The Palm Oil Stain. Nadia discusses her dad the late great Yulisa Amadu Maddy and how influential he was to her. She shares the pitfalls to avoid and her advice for writers. If you have aspirations of writing or publishing a book then this is a must listen interview!
Nadia Maddy social media
Instagram @nadiamaddy @ibshowafrica Facebook nadia maddy Facebook Indiebookshow africa
Link to her book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palm-Oil-Stain-Nadia-Maddy/dp/1908775122
Links to the indie book show Africa YouTube channel https://youtube.com/channel/UCk8tBc9cKmv2Kbh2xaKPG0A
Nadia's Dad, Yulisa Amadu Maddy articles:-
Staging the Amistad https://www.ohioswallow.com/author/Yulisa+Amadu+Maddy
Yulisa Amadu Maddy Award in Creative Writing launched https://www.jamesmurua.com/yulisa-amadu-maddy-award-in-creative-writing-launched-at-mboka-festival-2018/
Recorded Nov 2020
In this episode we explain blind cube solving, the equipment and resources you need. We discuss our current progress plus offer some valuable tips. We also reference Star Wars and Toy Story. With patience, practice and hardwork, we believe anyone can solve the Rubik's cube blindfolded. J-perm 2x2 and 3x3 tutorial https://youtu.be/7pHnmNeoJkQ https://youtu.be/ZZ41gWvltT8
Are you a couch potato? Are you new to running? Have you started the Couch to 5k (C25K) running programme? This episode is may be for you! Taking up running can be a daunting prospect if you are out of shape or unfit. Sabrina and Reggie discuss starting the C25K programme which is a running programme for absolute beginners. It gets people from the couch to running 5km (30 minutes straight) within 9 weeks. They share their experience of the programme and their 3 top tips that worked for them. Come join us! Links to free apps: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phe.couchto5K https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/one-you-couch-to-5k/id1082307672 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/ https://www.parkrun.org.uk
Life of Learning presents: The Neutral Zone! Reggie, Sabrina and Sukh are secret Trekkers. In this series we deep dive into our favourite Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. We explore the characters, themes and storytelling and give our takes. This week we are exploring Season 3 Episode 21 - Hollow Pursuits. Come join us!
We discuss our earliest music memories. We go back to the years where it was just vinyls and tapes, you had to go out to the record shops to buy your music, album covers were a piece of art, special times. We also discuss our favourite artists, bands and concerts.
Mandy lives in Washington state and started juggling in December of 2018 as project to expand her circus arts skills. Her instagram is @mandygoeshere where it chronicles her experience in learning how to juggle. She's been practicing the circus arts since 2014 with Spokane Aerial Performance Arts where she's taken classes for aerial silk, lyra, and hammock as well as cyr wheel and fire dancing. We discuss all this and more. Hope you enjoy the show!! 4 ball wimpy tutorial https://youtu.be/ZODIEyq8Y7I Recorded in Nov 2020
Our guest discusses his experiences during the various lockdowns that occurred in 2020 and 2021. It's an open and candid conversation. We hope that him sharing his experiences will help and inspire others. We also manage to get some Star Trek talk into the discussion. He offers some good advice on how to cope during the Lockdown periods. Recorded 10th Jan 21
Some people believe you are either born with talent or not. Others believe that with hard work, you can achieve anything. Our hosts discuss these different mindsets, the effects they have and what it takes to achieve success.
Lockdown FOMO, Nice Guys and Food-Phobia. We welcome our friend Sukh to join us for a special three-way Roundtable. We each share something that we've been exploring this week. This episode we discuss productivity pressures during lockdown, Nice Guys (not to be confused with nice guys, that is guys that are nice), and people who believe food is only fuel. Come join us!
Jack Cai is a speedcuber from Australia. His specialty is solving the 3x3 Rubik’s Cube blindfolded! He has three World Records and he is also one of the top blindfolded speedcubers for the 4x4 and 5x5. We discover his secrets in this interview.
https://www.jackcaicubing.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKcqW93Ta2yAWtSN3JSf17Q
"Rugg Tomcat has been a professional entertainer and circus artist for more nearly 2 decades. Using a combination of juggling, magic and comedy he can regularly be found on the streets of Edinburgh entertaining large crowds or making loud noises with his drum crew 'The Noise Committee'."" Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fishonstilts Twitter - https://twitter.com/StiltingFish Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/fishonstilts "
Our hosts explore their love of music. Come join us as they share their stories, their musical heroes (with a shared love of the Beatles) and the effects that music has had on them.
Our hosts discuss the dreaded plataeu that comes after starting a new project, sometimes known as the 'suck zone' or 'the dip'. They share how they managed these situations in their own life and the top tips on how to overcome learning plateaus.
Our hosts explore their love of food and cooking. Come join us as they share their stories including their earliest food memories and how they learned to cook.
Have you ever wanted to be able to solve a Rubik's cube?
Since it's creation in 1974, over 350 million cubes have been sold making it the world's best selling puzzle game. Many people believe Rubik's cube is mysterious and difficult, and we dispel this myth.
Anyone can solve the Rubik's cube - including you! Our hosts share their journeys of how they learned to solve this famous puzzle.
Do you have too many interests? Are you curious about anything and everything? You may be a Scanner (also known as Polymaths, Renaissance Souls, Multipotentialites, and more!)
We welcome a new co-host Sabrina to join us and explore what being a Scanner means.
Enjoy the episode.
This episode is mainly about having many interests and how to fit them in, in a busy lifestyle.
In this first episode you will hear about my background and my passion for continual learning.