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.
Why do we love animals?
Dec 09, 2021
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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?
Dec 02, 2021
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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?
Nov 25, 2021
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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?
Nov 18, 2021
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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?
Nov 11, 2021
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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?
Nov 04, 2021
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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?
Oct 28, 2021
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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?
Oct 21, 2021
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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?
Oct 14, 2021
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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?
Oct 07, 2021
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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!
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