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.
#36. Along the Lines of… Pain: Ultramarathons and Bettering Yourself (with Ashton Jones)
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
Please comment, like, subscribe and/or request to 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)
19 Feb 2022
#35. Along the Lines of… The Political Compass Game - The Final Part (with Nick Twigger)
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:
49. Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers.
50. Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries.
51. Making peace with the establishment is an important aspect of maturity.
52. Astrology accurately explains many things.
53. You cannot be moral without being religious.
54. Charity is better than social security as a means of helping the genuinely disadvantaged.
55. Some people are naturally unlucky.
56. It is important that my child’s school instills religious values.
57. Sex outside marriage is usually immoral.
58. A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption.
59. Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population.
60. What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state.
61. No one can feel naturally homosexual.
62. These days openness about sex has gone too far.
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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).
15 Feb 2022
#34. Along the Lines of… The State of Media and Trust (with Sarah)
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
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 Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/5zY4ppiSpWNhunSaCT3DM6)
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