The Why Never To podcast series is made by Tristan van der Laan, a man with too many interests to count and a slightly cynical yet fun look at life. Combine the two and you get a series with plenty of banter, information and wit.
At age 19 I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and despite living in a relatively good country healthcare wise it hasn't always been a walk in the park. In This latest installment of the Why Never To... podcast I take you on a more serious and personal trip into living with an auto immune disease and what it takes to be able to get everything you need to survive the horrible situation that is T1D.
8 Feb 2022
#005 - Why Never To... Join A Band
The music industry is tough. In this episode of the Why Never To... podcast I take a closer look at my own experiences as a singer in several bands and I try to warn and inspire new and old musicians alike about what it takes to make it in the music industry and what to, as well as not to, do.
14 Jun 2021
#004 - Why Never To... Use Social Media
In current society, social media is ever present. Everywhere you look you can see people checking their phones or computer to update, read, comment or like something on one of the countless social media platforms. In episode number four of the Why Never To... podcast I take a look at the social impact, commercialisation, ups and downs of this phenomenon, all with plenty of banter, ranting and a whole lot more!
27 May 2021
#003 - Why Never To... Be Authentic
Looking for a new job opportunity I have come across a remarkable thing; Authenticity isn't always appreciated. Is it truly possible to be unique and more importantly, is it ever appreciated? In this episode of the Why Never To... podcast I go deeper into my experiences, my views on creativity, conformism and authenticity and even cite some poetry.
6 May 2021
#002 - Why Never To... Go Into Media
For close to a decade now I have been involved in radio and television. Aside from the love for traditional media I have encountered some peculiar things, both positive and negative, in the land of network broadcasting. In this episode of the Why Never To... podcast I dive deeper into my experiences, I analyse the medium and talk about the pros and cons of being involved in a landscape that has been around for over a century.
18 Apr 2021
#001 - Why Never To... Become A Designer
As a professional designer Tristan has been around the visual design industry for a number of years now. In this episode of the Why Never To... podcast he delves into the world of design, reflecting on his own experiences, holding a light against trends, movements in the industry and why or why not to follow in his footsteps.
12 Apr 2021
#000 - Why Never To... Start A Podcast
The Why Never To podcast series is made by Tristan van der Laan, a man with too many interests to count and a slightly cynical yet fun look at life. Combine the two and you get a series with plenty of banter, information and wit. In this pilot episode he talks about podcasts, his love for audio, radio and more and what it takes to start, or not start, a podcast.
11 Apr 2021
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