Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers is a lovely little podcast exploring the meaningful and the meaningless. We all have questions in life whether they are big, small, practical or just plain ridiculous. And we all have a go at answering them usually through the prism of our own experiences or the experiences of others. Join Broadcaster Marcus Speller, journalist Sarah Ann Harris and former UN Spokesperson and current trainee ordinand Chris Gaul for a refreshing and entertaining chat on an array of topics.
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Hi gang, it's the final pod of the series before we break for Easter.
This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah talk about the times in their lives when they've felt tempted or indeed have run away from something.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening and see you in a few weeks!
What's worth the effort? (00:33:09)
This week on the pod Chris, Marcus and Sarah chat about those things in life that require some effort but are very much worth it. There's talk of researching holiday destinations, finding a community based around a shared activity and changing duvet covers.
Find us on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Happy listening!
When does a joke go too far? (00:34:11)
Do you like a comedian to get as close to the line as possible? Are you outraged when a moral boundary has been breached for the sake of a laugh? Or are you happy just as long as it's not you in the line of fire?
This week on the pod Chris, Marcus and Sarah discuss their thoughts on the more risky side of comedy.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
When is swearing acceptable? (00:34:38)
Do find that there's nothing quite like a swear word when stressed or having stubbed a toe? Maybe you think those who swear are uncouth and lack creativity? Or perhaps believe that there's a time and a place for naughty words. This week on the pod we're delving into when swearing is and isn't a good idea.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Are you good with money? (00:32:48)
Are you an avid spender or a careful saver? Have you got lots of spare cash at the end of the month or do you scratch your head wondering where it all went? This week on the pod we're talking money.
If you're a twitter or insta sort then find us @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What mystery would like to see solved? (00:33:27)
Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!
This week on the pod we're talking all about those big historical mysteries that we'd all love to get to the bottom of. There's talk of the Turin Shroud, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Walkers Crisps, JFK, the Loch Ness monster, Jack the Ripper and more.
If you'd like to get in touch we're on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What are your strangest transport related experiences? (00:35:54)
Greetings all, this week on the pod we're talking about weird and wonderful experiences we've had when using some form of transport. Whether it's by plane, train or taxi we've all witnessed something out of the ordinary that's stayed with us. Sarah speaks of her Über escapades, Marcus tells of a time crossing a river in Romania while in a mini bus and Chris talks about his time being smuggled through customs in Africa.
If you'd like to get in touch we're on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Are films and TV too obsessed with remakes? (00:31:50)
Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!
This week on the pod Chris, Marcus and Sarah are talking about film and TV remakes, sequels, adaptations, reboots and spin offs. Why have there been so many in recent years? Do we really need more helpings of the likes of The Matrix, Bill and Ted and Ghostbusters? And why do some remakes and reboots work while others don't?
If you'd like to get in touch then find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What do you wish you didn't do? (00:31:10)
Hi everybody and welcome to a brand new season of Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!
This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah are talking about behaviours and characteristics that they wish they didn't have. Whether it's being a people pleaser, a hypochondriac or hating change we all have things that we wish we could shake off.
If you'd like to get in touch then find us on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Happy listening!
How are you getting into the Christmas spirit? (00:34:45)
Happy Christmas everyone and welcome to the final episode in the current series of Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!
Christmas is just round the corner so this week we're talking about how we're getting into the Christmas spirit despite the ongoing pandemic.
We shall return with a new series in the new year. Until then have a marvellous Christmas and a happy new year!
Why do we love animals? (00:29:41)
Humans have kept pets for generations. Programmes on wildlife continue to be very popular and often people travel all around the planet to catch a glimpse of a rare beast or bird. This week on the pod we’re talking about our love for animals. Chris speaks of the sadness in losing a pet, Sarah reckons one of her cats was an idiot and Marcus talks about a goat that surfs.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
When is it time to walk away? (00:32:11)
Should I stay or should I go now? That is the question that pops up every now and then when we stop and reflect on our circumstances. Whether it was a dead end job, a less than wonderful relationship or a great opportunity that just seemed a bit too risky to take we've all been in situations where we faced the choice to stick or twist. On today's pod Chris, Marcus and Sarah look into their cognitive processes when decision time comes around.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What really qualifies as art? (00:34:04)
Hi all, this week on the pod the gang are talking about art - when something really is a piece of art and when something really isn't! Chris talks about how an emotional response is a key factor in determining if something is art, Sarah talks about canvases from Homebase and Marcus gets annoyed at conceptual art.
Get in touch with us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Do you really need a degree? (00:33:32)
For the majority of people who complete secondary school the assumption is that they go on to university. Many people end up finding a career that had nothing to do with what they studied for their degrees and many others do very well for themselves without having gone down the university path. This week we're talking about degrees and how useful they really are. Chris talks about getting on the UN's payroll without a degree, Sarah speaks about cooking pasta at university and Marcus explains his decision to go to university was largely based on the amount of holidays you get.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Is sport more than just a game? (00:32:47)
Do you get all nervous when the latter stages of Wimbledon or the World Cup is on? Does it put a spring in your step when your team/preferred contestant wins a crucial match? Or do you sit back and laugh at those who have any emotional response to a sporting event? This week on the pod the gang are talking about the importance of sport. Chris speaks of his time working at the UN and how they tried to use sport for positive change, Sarah talks about a recent outing to a football match experiencing the highs and lows of the crowd and Marcus reckons rugby is good for knocking some sense into young men.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Is fame something to aspire to? (00:31:04)
If your career of choice came with the possibility of fame would that be a bonus or regret? It was once said that in the future everyone will have 15 minutes of fame. One could argue that we’re living in that time now. This week the gang talk about the fame game and whether the aspiration to gain fame is healthy or not. Chris believes we all have aspirations of fame at some point in our lives, Sarah would like fame on her terms and Marcus aligns himself with Billy Connolly and Noel Gallagher.
You can find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod and if you like what you hear then please give us a rating wherever you get your pods. Happy listening!
Rerelease: What are your favourite conspiracy theories? (00:33:27)
Hi all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!
This week's episode is a rerelease of one of our favourite AQQA pods from last year all on conspiracy theories. We discuss how conspiracy theories come about, why people might believe in them and why those who do believe in them might be viewed with suspicion or even contempt. From JFK to Walker's Crisps there's something for everyone.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What things in life are underrated? (00:33:38)
Does it irritate you if you’re really into something that no one else seemingly appreciates? Does it baffle you that people cannot see what you see sometimes? Or have you recently discovered something that you can’t believe you went so long without? This week we're talking about things that are underrated. Sarah gets a bit counter cultural, Chris brings a former political leader to the table and Marcus talks about the behaviour of animals.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Do you find it hard to follow rules? (00:33:45)
Are you the type of person to do as you’re told? Perhaps you prefer to interpret the rules as you see fit. Or maybe you don’t give a damn about authority and do as you please. This week the AQQA team are talking about following rules. Sarah speaks of her constant fear of accidentally breaking rules, Chris questions some strange rules that apparently still exist and Marcus talks about how Germans cross the road.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Is home really where the heart is? (00:32:02)
Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz once said there’s no place like home. For some home is a different place to where life began. For many home will always be the town they grew up in. For a few home might be something or somewhere entirely different. This week the gang discuss the notion of where 'home' can be found.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
How do you respond to a crisis? (00:30:03)
Greetings all! As we're currently having a fuel crisis the team thought they'd talk about crises this week.
During this long period of pandemic that we’re still in the word crisis has been used time and time again. Of course, a crisis doesn’t have to be at a national or corporate level. Most of us have had some sort of crisis in our lives whether momentarily or over an extended period. Chris, Marcus and Sarah mull over fight or flight theories and speak of their own experiences of dealing with a variety of crises.
Find us on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Why is it hard to say sorry? (00:35:35)
This week on the pod Chris, Marcus and Sarah explore the reasons as to why it's hard to say sorry. Chris reckons it's easier if you're British, Marcus talks about two former American Presidents who said sorry in contrasting ways and Sarah speaks of a time when an apology made a big difference.
Find us on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Happy listening!
When do you truly become an adult? (00:33:08)
Hi gang, we’re back from our summer break! We’ve missed you and hope you’re ready for some more AQQA pod action.
This week we’re talking about adulthood. Do you think it happens at a particular age? After a particular experience? Or when you find yourself talking about gardening?
Chris, Marcus and Sarah explore this and find out how societal changes and advancements have affected us more than we might realise.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Rerelease: Is it worth getting into a debate on social media? (00:28:55)
Hi everyone, this week marks 2 years of AQQA and to mark the occasion we thought we'd rerelease one of our favourite episodes from all the way back in July 2019. This is the last episode of this season of AQQA but we shall return soon for another round of podcasts so don't go away. Thanks for your continued listenership and have a great rest of the summer!
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Is silence really golden? (00:31:41)
We all love a bit of peace and quiet from time to time but in a world where every waking moment is filled with noise and distraction sometimes that can be hard to find. This week on the pod the gang talk about trying to find silence in healthy proportions. Sarah talks about getting used to the noise of London, Marcus speaks of deafening silences in northern Scotland and Chris tells all about a recent silent retreat he went on.
Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
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