Along the Lines: Recent Episodes

Dan J Brown

A conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

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This is the first episode of the podcast recorded visually! Head to the YouTube channel to see our smiling faces - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured

In this episode, Dan talks to Ashton about a few different topics that include...

  • The lost previous episode together

  • Why film this podcast episode?

  • Ashton's first inspiration to start running

  • Building yourself up gradually and setting realistic goals

  • Hitting "the wall"

  • Ashton's second 50 mile ultramarathon

  • When emotions are running high

  • Ashton's upcoming 100 mile ultramarathon

  • Training to run 100 miles

  • Is an ultramarathon possible without training?

  • What scares Ashton most and least about running 100 miles?

  • Dealing with pain - [Musical Intermission/Break in the Episode]

  • Is meditation beneficial?

  • Using questions as a tool for clarity

  • Applying a strong mindset to others areas of life

  • Is balance important?

  • Dealing with feeling social "pain" and awkwardness

  • How can people get into self-help mindsets and behaviours?

  • Can people truly change?

  • How to be disciplined?

  • Being really honest with yourself

  • Reactions to David Goggins' book, "Can't Hurt Me"

  • Dan's journeys out of his comfort zones

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, for the final time Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).

They cover the following propositions:

  1. Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers.

  2. Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries.

  3. Making peace with the establishment is an important aspect of maturity.

  4. Astrology accurately explains many things.

  5. You cannot be moral without being religious.

  6. Charity is better than social security as a means of helping the genuinely disadvantaged.

  7. Some people are naturally unlucky.

  8. It is important that my child’s school instills religious values.

  9. Sex outside marriage is usually immoral.

  10. A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption.

  11. Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population.

  12. What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state.

  13. No one can feel naturally homosexual.

  14. These days openness about sex has gone too far.

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Sarah about a few different topics that include... 

  • Sarah's professional background in the Media
  • Falling out of love with journalism
  • News consumption and mental health
  • The possibility of positive news stories
  • Personal responsibility vs media industry responsibility
  • Valid and invalid criticisms of the media
  • Can we trust the BBC?
  • How to know what to trust?
  • Divided views on vaccines
  • The mainstream media's homogeneous views on the Covid vaccines

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Jamie about a few different topics that include... 

  • Jamie's definition of being an "alcoholic"  

  • The moments of realisation  

  • Being unable to see a life without alcohol  

  • The need to "hit rock bottom"  

  • Jamie moving away from his sporting talents  

  • The attraction of alcohol as a teenager  

  • Working in a pub and feeling a sense of belonging

  • The impact of a previous "alcohol-fuelled relationship"  

  • Jamie's "typical" day during the height of his drinking  

  • Society and alcohol  

  • The last time Jamie had a drink  

  • Jamie's experience of rehab  

  • Being "tested"  

  • Life after rehab  

  • Going to AA meetings  

  • Trying to carry on live without alcohol  

  • Having cravings  

  • What to do when you're concerned about a loved one's drinking  

  • How to help people  

  • Final thoughts and summations

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to his Dad, Trevor Brown, about a few different topics that include...

  • Police freedom to talk to the press

  • Police whistleblowing policies and culture over the years

  • Trevor's views on whistleblowing

  • The potential of police officers having an overly authoritarian mindset

  • How to prevent police officers becoming too power-hungry

  • The frustration of working within a criminal justice system that's in favour of the perpetrator

  • When humans rights and the police come into conflict

  • The potential negative results of compromising on any human rights

  • Trusting or distrusting government intentions

  • Have the Covid restrictions been worth it?

  • When is it right for the restrictions to be breached?

  • Managing our moral views during these Covid restrictions

  • Trevor's criticism of journalism over this past year

  • Have the BBC been too biased during the past year?

  • Do protests mostly "achieve absolutely nothing"?

  • How protests encourage conversation and change

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Andy about a few different topics that include...

  • What is scriptwriting?

  • Andy's scriptwriting beginnings

  • Our first scripts ideas when we were younger

  • Andy's favourite films and how they pioneered great Special Effects

  • Noticing the writing when watching films

  • Where do ideas come from?

  • The processes from idea conception to the script

  • Avoiding and procrastinating away from typing up the idea into script form

  • Covid lockdowns helping Andy's writing

  • Andy's latest short film "The Darkest Blue"

  • The difficulty of writing feature length scripts

  • Wearing different hats

  • Writing with the practicalities of filmmaking in mind

  • The joy of collaborating in filmmaking

  • Free flowing vs carefully calculated writing

  • Killing your darlings

  • Recommending a couple of films for the scriptwriting

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Aaron about a few different topics that include... 

  • Interest in Media and Drawing as a teenager  

  • Making Films as a kid

  • Going into a University Course of "Digital Film and Post Production  

  • Feeling out of our depths at start of University  

  • Is it worth going to University to study a Creative Degree?  

  • Confidence gained at University  

  • The importance of watching "strange" films  

  • Watching Classic Old Movies  

  • Personal Strengths within a Filmmaking Team  

  • First year of Film Work after University  

  • Working Full-Time for a Film Production Company  

  • The struggles of Self-Employment  

  • Some difficulties in working Full-Time for a Film Production Company  

  • Advice to Freelance Filmmakers  

  • Final ramblings

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).  

They cover the following propositions: 

42) Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried.

43) The death penalty should be an option for the most serious crimes.

44) In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded.

45) Abstract art that doesn’t represent anything shouldn’t be considered art at all.  

46) In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation.

47) It is a waste of time to try to rehabilitate some criminals.

48) The businessperson and the manufacturer are more important than the writer and the artist.

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Emma about a few different topics that include...

  • Emma's 1st Charity Job, working in the Trusts and Foundations Department

  • Emma's current job, working in Philanthropy for a Homeless Charity

  • How Emma reacts being on the receiving end of Charity Fundraisers

  • How the Philanthropy Department fundraises

  • Pushing donors too far

  • Emma's views on homeless people when she was younger

  • Should you give directly to homeless people?

  • How much should Charities spend on administration costs?

  • Should Charities be run like a business?

  • Should Charities spend less on marketing?

  • The different attitudes towards giving by donors in different age brackets

  • When trying to do more than donate can hurt the charity and it's cause

  • Why would charities refuse donations? Should they ever refuse?

  • Organisations promoting good causes for cynical reasons

  • Changing our attitudes towards Charities

  • Realising that Charities can be very professionally organised

  • Should everyone give to charity?

  • Does "Charity start at Home"?

  • Emma's attitude to homeless people now

  • Empathising with some of the causes of homelessness

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Suzanne about a few different topics that include... 

  • Suzanne's curiosity of Death  

  • The difficulty for people to talk openly about Death  

  • When Suzanne lost her Faith  

  • Beliefs in an Afterlife  

  • How much of a funeral should be for the dead person?  

  • Suzanne's journey to working in a Funeral Home  

  • First experiences working in a Funeral Home

  • Keeping emotional distance whilst working with the dead  

  • The day-to-day of working in a Funeral Home  

  • The Embalming Process  

  • Is it wrong to act disrespectfully to a dead body?  

  • The joy of helping bereaved families  

  • The funny side of working in a Funeral Home  

  • The importance of talking about Death

  • Healthy attitudes to Death  

  • Dan's views on Death and Funerals

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode Dan talks to Hannah Channing again. This time they discuss topics that include... - Unhealthy Independence in a Relationship   - Feeling Loved   - Illogical Aspects of being in a Relationship   - Problems with Romanticism, "Break-ups", and Attachment to the Future - Being Logical and "Contractual" with Money in a Relationship   - How to get Healthy Independence in a Relationship - The Problem with Making Someone/Something your "Whole World"   - Being a "Team" in a Relationship   - Hannah's Experience of Loneliness   - Can Loneliness be Combatted Alone?   - Dan's Experience of Loneliness in Lockdown   - Is it Healthy to Feel Lonely Sometimes? - How to Help Someone you Think is Lonely   - How to Help Someone without Hurting Them in the Process   - The Importance of Physical Closeness with Others   - The Public Discourse concerning Social Interaction as a Key Aspect of Overall Wellbeing   - Would you Rather be Completely Alone for a Year or Have Constant Company for a Year? Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC

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In this episode, Dan talks to Ben Brown about a few different topics that include...

  • Earliest memories of playing sport  

  • The impact of regularly being on the sidelines watching your own team playing  

  • How Ben's passion for sport grew  

  • The importance of practice  

  • Getting into American Football  

  • Considering the dangers of playing American Football

  • Ben's lack of confidence with his friends  

  • How being deaf impacted Ben's confidence  

  • Can wanting a partner get in the way of time with friends?  

  • Our differences in dress sense  

  • Ben's views on wanting Marriage and Kids  

  • Not being questioned about any traditional family goals you have

  • Does the procreation instinct make it difficult to decide not to have children?

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Sophie about a few different topics that include... 

  • Presenting Radio  

  • Sophie's entrance into Journalism  

  • Print and Digital Journalism  

  • "Feature" Writing  

  • The differences between Tabloids and Broadsheets  

  • Nurturing and Competitive Environments  

  • Sexism in Journalism  

  • Issues with Twitter and Social Media  

  • How women are portrayed  

  • More women working in journalism  

  • The Relationship between Media and Politics  

  • More heavily regulating Newspapers  

  • What makes certain newspapers more popular?  

  • The unfair attacks against journalists

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Jordan Esfahani about a few different topics that include...

  • Jordan's current Boxing status and level  

  • Some technical details of Amateur Boxing  

  • First getting into fighting and Boxing  

  • Journeys in trying different Martial Arts  

  • Does fighting training cause more violence?

  • Young people's attitudes coming into Boxing

  • Personal strengths and weaknesses when starting Martial Arts  

  • The importance of having a helpful mindset for Boxing and sport  

  • Jordan's Boxing training  

  • Building confidence  

  • Dealing with a debilitating injury and depression  

  • Losing parts of our own identity  

  • How Amateur Boxing titles work

  • Shifting life priorities and goals

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Faiza about a few different topics that include...

  • The basics of being Muslim  

  • People of different faiths understanding each other  

  • Ramadan in Lockdown  

  • The practice of reflection and meditation  

  • Faiza's Muslim prayer routine  

  • Judging if you've done wrong; how much God and religion play into that judgement

  • Do we need shame?

  • How much to obey the "rules" of your religion?  

  • Whether to wear a hijab or not  

  • Islamophobia and prejudice in society  

  • Faiza's journey and revelations with prayer  

  • What is Ramadan?  

  • What is the point of fasting, and what are the benefits?  

  • Isolating during Ramadan

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Jamie about a few different topics that include...

  • Listing their Top 5 All-Time Favourite Comedies

  • Reviewing the new Netflix Film, "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga"

  • Listing their Top 5 Films currently on Netflix

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).

They cover the following propositions:

35) Those who are able to work, and refuse the opportunity, should not expect society’s support

36) When you are troubled, it’s better not to think about it, but to keep busy with more cheerful things

37) First-generation immigrants can never be fully integrated within their new country

38) What’s good for the most successful corporations is always, ultimately, good for all of us

39) No broadcasting institution, however independent its content, should receive public funding.… and how you see the wider society

40) Our civil liberties are being excessively curbed in the name of counter-terrorism

41) A significant advantage of a one-party state is that it avoids all the arguments that delay progress in a democratic political system

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).

They cover the following propositions:

21) A genuine free market requires restrictions on the ability of predator multinationals to create monopolies

22) Abortion, when the woman’s life is not threatened, should always be illegal

23) All authority should be questioned

24) An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth

25) Taxpayers should not be expected to prop up any theatres or museums that cannot survive on a commercial basis

26) Schools should not make classroom attendance compulsory

27) All people have their rights, but it is better for all of us that different sorts of people should keep to their own kind

28) Good parents sometimes have to spank their children

29)It’s natural for children to keep some secrets from their parents

30) Possessing marijuana for personal use should not be a criminal offence

31) The prime function of schooling should be to equip the future generation to find job

32) People with serious inheritable disabilities should not be allowed to reproduce

33) The most important thing for children to learn is to accept discipline

34) There are no savage and civilised peoples; there are only different cultures

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode Dan continues his previous chat with Nic. This time they cover topics that include...

  • The meaning of the term LGBTQ  

  • The letters used in the name  

  • Navigating language and semantics concerning the LGBT+ community  

  • The issues and debate concerning gendered toilets  

  • The day-to-day reality of being an "LGBTQ Champion" in a school  

  • Transgender children  

  • Gender norms with clothing

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan continues his previous chat with Dan Aki. This time they cover topics that include...

  • Planning and training to run around the world  

  • The experience of going on a 10 day silent meditation retreat  

  • The reasons to meditate  

  • The initial challenges of the walking and running journey in France  

  • A scary, hallucinatory night crossing the border from France to Germany  

  • Accepting compliments, and recognising our own strengths and achievements  

  • The joys and literal highs of travelling through Germany and Austria  

  • The struggle of enduring mundanity and loneliness  

  • Questioning continuing the journey  

  • Changing the journey  

  • Rediscovering the value of community and home

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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In this episode, Dan talks to Dan Aki about a few different topics that include...

  • Dan Aki's journey through studying economics to banking in London  

  • A turning point into self-development and spirituality  

  • Taking more responsibility for our own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours  

  • Dan Aki's lifestyle changes to improve his own wellbeing  

  • The joys of running  

  • How to cope with an injury/obstacle preventing a joyful pursuit  

  • Having a passion for learning  

  • Having the idea to run around the world  

  • Leading up to running around the world

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Phil Legrand about a few different topics that include...

  • Phil's background in Economics and Finance

  • The enjoyable and rewarding aspects of working in finance

  • What is "Inflation"?

  • What is "GDP" and what are some of its limitations?

  • Should we be redistributing wealth?

  • Considering what contributes to individual wealth or poverty

  • Exploring other ways of judging a country's "success"

  • Discussing the idea of "Universal Basic Income"

  • The issue of helping people who suffer with substance abuse

  • What "Confirmation Bias" is, how it's fuelled, and how it manifests

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Nic about a few different topics that include...

  • Nic's journey into, and through, the teaching profession

  • Learning and Teaching Maths

  • Struggles to teach during this pandemic

  • Specific Year-Groups selected to return to school

  • Middle schools and year 8 students falling through the holes in the school returning planning

  • The view that our UK government have made key mistakes

  • Year 8s transitioning to Upper School

  • Nic's journey of being gay and being a teacher

  • Becoming a "LGBT Champion"

  • Nic first realising that she was gay

  • Gender stereotypes and how people self-identify

  • Difference between Sex and Gender

  • Positive ways to treat and interact with individuals identifying with the LGBT+ community

Please feel free to comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest.

Let's keep the conversation going!

Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured).

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.  

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to George Woodger about a few different topics that include...

  • What "Vaccines" are and how they work

  • Herd Immunity

  • The dangers of vaccines; perceived and real

  • Producing an effective vaccine

  • Anti-vaccine beliefs

  • What/who to believe?

  • Should vaccines be compulsory?

  • Power of parents to make decisions for their children

  • What "Complementary Medicine" is

  • Is complementary medicine a good treatment option?

  • Finding the root/s of problems

  • Educating oneself about effective treatments

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Jade about a few different topics that include...

  • Bringing theatre to communities

  • Theatre in prisons

  • Lack of diversity involved in theatre and drama

  • Lack of empathy for the experiences of ethnic minorities

  • Media representations of BAME individuals

  • Jade's personal experiences of race discrimination

  • Realising problematic views held by close friends/family

  • Free speech issues within race relations

  • The importance of having exposure to diverse individuals and groups

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Legislative theatre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theatre_of_the_Oppressed#Legislative_theatre

• Augusto Boal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusto_Boal

• Drama therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_therapy

• Les Misérables: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Misérables

• "Scrubs" Prison: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Wormwood_Scrubs

• Apartheid: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid

• Tokenism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokenism

• Black Hermione: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2016/jun/05/harry-potter-jk--rowling-black-hermione

• Black James Bond: https://www.gq.com/story/brief-history-black-james-bond

• Tesco Halal meat: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2020/05/20/tesco-boycott-backlash-highlights-underlying-racial-bias-against-halal-advertising

• Freedom of speech: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom_of_speech

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on the propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).

They cover the following propositions:

1) If economic globalisation is inevitable, it should primarily serve humanity rather than the interests of trans-national corporations.

2) I’d always support my country, whether it was right or wrong.

3) No one chooses his or her country of birth, so it’s foolish to be proud of it.

4) Our race has many superior qualities, compared with other races.

5) The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

6) Military action that defies international law is sometimes justified.

7) There is now a worrying fusion of information and entertainment.

8) People are ultimately divided more by class than by nationality.

9) Controlling inflation is more important than controlling unemployment.

10) Because corporations cannot be trusted to voluntarily protect the environment, they require regulation.

11) “from each according to his ability, to each according to his need” is a fundamentally good idea.

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Authoritarianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authoritarianism

• Libertarianism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarianism

• Economic globalization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_globalization

• Nationalism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nationalism

• Pride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pride

• Francis Ngannou: https://twitter.com/francis_ngannou

• "The enemy of my enemy...": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_enemy_of_my_enemy_is_my_friend

• International law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_law

• Israeli–Palestinian conflict: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli–Palestinian_conflict

• Human rights in North Korea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights_in_North_Korea

• The Sun (newspaper): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sun_(United_Kingdom)

• Daily Mail (newspaper): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daily_Mail

• Fox News: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_News

• Criticism of the BBC: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_the_BBC

• BBC "stress test" article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-15551669

• Social class: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_class

• Inflation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inflation

• "From each according to his ability...": https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/From_each_according_to_his_ability,_to_each_according_to_his_needs

• Jeff Bezos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos

• Needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Need

• Human rights: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_rights

• Animal Farm: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_Farm

• Welfare state: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welfare_state

• Special Effect charity: https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on the propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).

Dan begins, however, by addressing Nick's use of the word "Retard" in their last episode together. They discuss the acceptability of that word.

Then, continuing on from their last episode together, they cover the following "Political Compass" test propositions:

12) The freer the market, the freer the people.

13) It’s a sad reflection on our society that something as basic as drinking water is now a bottled, branded consumer product.

14) Land shouldn’t be a commodity to be bought and sold.

15) It is regrettable that many personal fortunes are made by people who simply manipulate money and contribute nothing to their society.

16) Protectionism is sometimes necessary in trade.

17) The only social responsibility of a company should be to deliver a profit to its shareholders.

18) The rich are too highly taxed.

19) Those with the ability to pay should have access to higher standards of medical care.

20) Governments should penalise businesses that mislead the public.

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Retard (pejorative): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retard_(pejorative)

• Half-caste: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half-caste

• N-word: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigger

• Free market: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_market

• Free drinking water rights: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-39881236

• Māori history: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Māori_history

• Edgar Bronfman, Sr. quote: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Edgar_Bronfman,_Sr.

"To turn $100 into $110 is work. To turn $100 million into $110 million is inevitable."

• Rothschild family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rothschild_family

• Matthieu Ricard - Altruism: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/031620823X

• Protectionism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protectionism

• Dumping (pricing policy): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumping_(pricing_policy)

• Crunch time: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_developer#"Crunch_time"

• Rockstar changes: https://kotaku.com/18-months-after-red-dead-redemption-2-rockstar-has-mad-1842880524

• Explained S02E02 - Billionaires: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11068710/

• Ultra-wealthy tax: https://www.forbes.com/sites/cartercoudriet/2019/10/15/billionaires-more-taxes-gates-buffett-bloomberg/

• McDonald's salad calories: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/mcdonalds-kale-calorie-questions-1.3423938

Altruism: The Power of Compassion to Change Yourself and the World

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Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Hannah Channing about a few different topics that include...

  • Hannah's personal relationship with failure and perfectionism

  • Dan's reflections on his fears with this podcast

  • The psychological experience of failure

  • "Cancel culture" and its negative effects

  • Moral judgement on the Political Left

  • Understanding opposing political opinions

  • Dan's political spectrum "swinging"

  • The social pressure for women to have children

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Impostor syndrome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome

• Sheryl Sandberg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Sandberg

• Perfectionism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfectionism_(psychology)

• Cancel culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_shaming#Cancellation

• Caroline Flack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caroline_Flack

• Left–right spectrum: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left–right_political_spectrum

• Echo chamber: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_chamber_(media)

• Donald Trump cure/disease quote: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/23/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-restrictions.html

• Donald Trump Impeachment: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Donald_Trump

• Donald Trump tape: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_Access_Hollywood_tape

• Stormy Daniels–Donald Trump scandal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stormy_Daniels–Donald_Trump_scandal

• Mueller Report: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mueller_Report

• Hillary Clinton email controversy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hillary_Clinton_email_controversy

• Jeremy Corbyn allegations of antisemitism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Corbyn#Allegations_of_antisemitism

• Boris Johnson allegations of racism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Johnson#Allegations_of_racism_and_Islamophobia

• Voluntary childlessness discrimination: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voluntary_childlessness#Discrimination_against_childfree_people

• Decline in marriage rates: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/marriages-men-women-lowest-record-heterosexual-lgbt-ons-a8232751.html

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Trevor Brown about a few different topics that include...

  • The desire to join the police

  • Starting in the police; what was learnt and experienced

  • The grey areas of right and wrong when dealing with crime

  • Taking on more responsibilities and leadership

  • Public reactions and how to connect with the community

  • The belief that the UK doesn’t have true democracy, due to party politics

  • The importance of having clear vision within leadership

  • Having actual/perceived confidence when leading effectively

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Police ranks of the United Kingdom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police_ranks_of_the_United_Kingdom

• Finchley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finchley

• Islington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islington

• Tottenham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tottenham

• John Wayne: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000078/

• Clint Eastwood: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000142/

• Police funding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_enforcement_in_the_United_Kingdom#Funding

• Party politics: https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/party-politics

• Oxbridge: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxbridge

• Keir Starmer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keir_Starmer

• Dennis Skinner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Skinner

• Monster Raving Loony Party: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Official_Monster_Raving_Loony_Party

• Politics of the United Kingdom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_the_United_Kingdom

• Frank Skinner: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Skinner

• Jeremy Corbyn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeremy_Corbyn

• Boris Johnson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Johnson

• Education, education, education: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/6564933.stm

• I came; I saw; I conquered: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veni,_vidi,_vici

• Horatio Nelson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horatio_Nelson,_1st_Viscount_Nelson

• Ernest Shackleton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Shackleton

• Manley Hopkinson - Compassionate Leadership: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0349403228/

Compassionate Leadership

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Jade about a few different topics that include...

  • Challenges currently being faced in a Special Needs school

  • Moral dilemmas for teachers

  • Lack of effective government guidance and communication

  • Challenges for Special Needs students at the moment

  • Previously dealing with Conservative education funding cuts

  • The effects of arts subjects loosing resources

  • The importance of students having a range of subjects available in school

  • Why have some people placed little importance on the more creative subjects?

  • Shift in views on the value of key workers

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Autism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autism

• COVID-19 in the UK:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic_in_the_United_Kingdom

• UK schools closure: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51952314

• EBacc: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_Baccalaureate

• Drama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama

• Arts and culture education decline:

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/feb/17/arts-and-culture-systematically-removed-from-uk-education-system

• Pupil premium: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupil_premium

• Clap for Key Workers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clap_for_Our_Carers

• Nurses pay cut:

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2017/apr/29/nhs-nurses-pay-cut-12-per-cent-over-decade

• Nursing pay: https://www.nurses.co.uk/careers-hub/nursing-pay-guide/

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Ashton Jones about a few different topics that include...

  • The importance of exercise at the moment

  • Ashton's turning point in wanting to be healthier

  • Tactics for sticking with exercise

  • The power of trying something out

  • Cutting back on drinking

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Joe Rogan: https://www.youtube.com/user/PowerfulJRE

• Weight training: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weight_training

• Running: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running

• Healthy diet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Healthy_diet

• Narcissism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism

• Goal setting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goal_setting

• Binge drinking: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Binge_drinking

• Drinking culture: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drinking_culture

• Yo-yo dieting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yo-yo_effect

• Lent - Fasting and abstinence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lent#Fasting_and_abstinence

• Zante: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakynthos

• Go Sober for October: https://www.gosober.org.uk/

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Jamie about a few different topics that include...

  • Dealing with health anxiety during the coronavirus

  • What does "anxiety" mean to you?

  • How do you help to prevent your own anxiety/panic attacks?

  • What helps you when you are in the middle of an anxiety attack?

  • The power of acceptance

  • Experiencing shame

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Anxiety: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anxiety

• Panic disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_disorder

• Panic attack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_attack

• Health anxiety: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondriasis

• CBT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapy

• ER: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108757/

• House M.D.: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412142/

• Acceptance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acceptance

• Caroline Foran - Owning It: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1473657601/

• Meditation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meditation

• Warrior pose (yoga): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virabhadrasana

• IBS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irritable_bowel_syndrome

• Fight-or-flight response: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight-or-flight_response

• Shame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame

• Mind helpline: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/helplines/

Owning it: Your Bullsh*t-Free Guide to Living with Anxiety

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"Along the Lines" is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Alyanna Miller about a few different topics that include...

  • Working in a Hospital at the moment

  • Starting out in Youth Work

  • Learning the importance of boundaries with young people

  • Alyanna's passion to keep going in this line of work

  • Homeless young people

  • Attitudes and stigmas towards homelessness

  • Ways to unwind from work

  • Working with anorexic children

  • Media body portrayals

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Youth work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youth_work

• Personal boundaries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_boundaries

• Homelessness: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homelessness

• Dysfunctional family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysfunctional_family

• Illegal drug trade: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illegal_drug_trade

• Yoga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga

• Krav Maga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krav_Maga

• Contemporary R&B: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contemporary_R%26B

• Childline: https://www.childline.org.uk/

• Eating disorder: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eating_disorder

• Anorexia nervosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anorexia_nervosa

• Bulimia nervosa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulimia_nervosa

• Body mass index: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_mass_index

• Body image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_image

• Snapchat - Body image concerns: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapchat#Body_image_concerns

• Self-esteem: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-esteem

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Along the Lines is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the unique guests) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to George Woodger about a few different topics that include...

  • How George's hospital is reacting to Coronavirus

  • His personal symptoms of potentially having the virus

  • Being a Junior Doctor; roles and responsibilities

  • Potential long-standing positive changes to the NHS

  • Understanding "Do Not Resuscitate" orders

  • Is it the patient's or doctor's choice whether to resuscitate?

  • Who may not be resuscitated by a doctor?

  • The concept of "having a good death"

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Junior doctor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_doctor

• Epidemiology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemiology

• Nasopharyngeal swab: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nasopharyngeal_swab

• Non-invasive ventilation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-invasive_ventilation

• Elective surgery: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elective_surgery

• Risk–benefit ratio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Risk–benefit_ratio

• Pheochromocytoma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheochromocytoma

• Do not resuscitate: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_not_resuscitate

• Identifying frailty: https://www.england.nhs.uk/ourwork/clinical-policy/older-people/frailty/frailty-risk-identification/

• Hippocratic Oath: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocratic_Oath

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Along the Lines is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines.

Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the unique guests) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks/semi-debates with Nick Twigger about quite a few different topics that include...

  • Forming quick and strong opinions

  • Good things to come out of this crisis

  • Individuals coming together as one

  • Changing political/democratic systems

  • Should drugs be decriminalised?

  • How much control should police have?

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Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

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Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Boris Johnson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boris_Johnson

• Brexit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brexit

• Homeless and hotels: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-51987345

• Proportional representation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proportional_representation

• Elections in the United Kingdom: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elections_in_the_United_Kingdom

• Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - Powers and constraints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_the_United_Kingdom#Powers_and_constraints

• Winston Churchill quotes: https://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Winston_Churchill "Many forms of Government have been tried and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time; but there is the broad feeling in our country that the people should rule, continuously rule, and that public opinion, expressed by all constitutional means, should shape, guide, and control the actions of Ministers who are their servants and not their masters."

• War on drugs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_drugs

• Cannabis in Colorado: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Colorado

• Drug liberalization: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_liberalization

• Gun violence: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_violence

• Drug policy of Portugal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_Portugal

• Crime in Singapore: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crime_in_Singapore

• Melissa Chen: https://twitter.com/MsMelChen

• Joe Rogan Experience #1427 - Melissa Chen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SLVjWbER4M

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Along the Lines is a conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the unique guests) at the time of recording.

In this episode, Dan talks to Omar Malas about a few different topics that include...

  • His path to a Counselling course

  • Learning Languages

  • Having Syrian Parents

  • "Belonging" to two cultures/countries

  • Bridging "divides"

  • What Counselling really is

  • Giving people space to grow/learn

Please feel free to comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest.

Let's keep the conversation going!

Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured).

Show Notes (by Krishna Soma):

• Mental health counsellor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_counselor

• Jujitsu: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jujutsu

• Arabic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabic

• Syria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syria

• Syrian cuisine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syrian_cuisine

• Islam: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islam

• Shame: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shame

• Sigmund Freud: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sigmund_Freud

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychodynamic_psychotherapy

• Person-centered therapy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person-centered_therapy

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241527/

• Cujo: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085382/