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.
What makes a good boss?
Dec 19, 2019
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Hi gang, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you ever worked under a boss who made your working life a misery? Perhaps you've experienced a great boss that made you stay in a rubbish job for longer than you planned? The people who lead or manage us are crucial to our job satisfaction and sometimes even to our enjoyment of our leisure activities too. This week the AQQA team discuss what kind of traits, behaviours and styles of leadership they prefer to see in a leader whilst throwing in some of their own experiences of various leaders, good and bad.
Is nostalgia helpful or a hindrance?
Dec 12, 2019
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Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! When we reminisce about days gone by are we remembering them correctly or are we seeing them through rose tinted spectacles? When people long for the simpler times of the past is that a fair assessment or is it just a longing for one's youth? This week the AQQA team delve into nostalgia to see whether it's more of a help or a hindrance.
Is the concept of a royal family outdated?
Dec 05, 2019
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Come on in everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Here in the United Kingdom the Royal Family runs deep through the fabric of British society. Some question why we need a royal family in 21st century Britain whereas others find it sacrilegious to even think about the idea of removing the monarchy. This week the AQQA team discuss whether the UK would be better off without the Royals or not with a little bit of history and other monarchies from around the world thrown in too. You can find us on twitter and instagram @aqqapod. Please subscribe to the podcast and tell everyone you know about us. Lorra love!
How important are acts of kindness?
Nov 28, 2019
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Alright everyone, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you ever benefited from a random act of kindness? Perhaps you've helped out a stranger or loved one in need? These little acts of kindness have the power to make one's day, week or even year so why don't we do them more often? This week the AQQA team explore various acts of kindness they've experienced as the giver as well as the receiver. You can find us on twitter and instagram here @aqqapod. Please tell everyone you know about us and don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Nice one!
Have you ever considered not voting?
Nov 21, 2019
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Hello everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! With an election just around the corner in the UK the media is currently consumed with all the usual bluster from the various parties campaigning to get votes. Despite the obvious importance of voting sometimes we can feel a little disinterested and uninspired by what unfolds in front of us in the lead up to an election. This week the AQQA team discuss whether the idea of not voting is acceptable. Please make our day and subscribe to the podcast. You can find us on twitter and instagram @aqqapod. Have a lovely day!
What's the trickiest situation you've ever found yourself in when abroad?
Nov 14, 2019
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Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you been smuggled through immigration at an airport before? Do you know what it's like to be cooped up inside a dodgy hospital in Corfu for a few days? Have the Russian authorities ever threatened to deport you from their country? This week Chris, Sarah and Marcus share their stories of times they've found themselves in undesirable situations when in a foreign land. There's also a story told of a couple being caught up in a military coup while awaiting a flight home. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on twitter and instagram @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Could you live without a mobile phone?
Nov 07, 2019
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Hello everyone and welcome to the fabulous world of Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! A number of episodes ago we looked at fears and phobias. One particular irrational fear stood out from the crowd. Nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use your phone for some reason. On this week's podcast we drill down into this and the idea of having to live and function without a mobile phone. Find us on twitter and instagram @aqqapod. Please subscribe to the podcast too and tell your friends!
What should you do if you find out that a friend is being cheated on?
Oct 31, 2019
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Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! On this week's podcast we explore the moral conundrum of what one should do when finding out if a friend is being cheated on or is indeed cheating on their partner. To help us answer this question we welcome our first ever guest onto the podcast, Deputy Lifestyle editor at the Independent and BBC contributor, Sophie Gallagher. If you're desperate to find us on social media then we're on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast!
What petty hill are you willing to die on?
Oct 24, 2019
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Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We all have pet hates but some of us have petty hates. On this week's show Marcus talks us through some of the things that bring him out in a petty flap. Also, among the other things of little or no importance that irritate us, we hear about a wonderful petty tale from Argentina that involves erecting a sky scraper as an act of revenge. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod and please subscribe to the podcast. Thanks!
Are personality tests helpful?
Oct 17, 2019
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Welcome everybody to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Whether you're introverted or extroverted, meek and mild or bold and brash we all have various traits that make up our personalities. Many people take personality tests to try and find out a little more about themselves and companies often use them to help find the right person for the job. However, not everyone is sold on these tests. For example, a New York Times article recently referred to them as "the Astrology of the office". This week the AQQA team have a look at personality tests and discuss whether they have any value. You can find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and please give us a review. Thanks very much!
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