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.
How do you respond to a crisis?
Sep 30, 2021
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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?
Sep 23, 2021
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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?
Sep 16, 2021
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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?
Jul 15, 2021
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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?
Jul 08, 2021
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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!
What's the scariest experience you've ever had?
Jul 01, 2021
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Greetings all! This week on the pod we're talking about scary experiences. Whether it's your first day at school, driving along a cliff edge or entering a particularly intimidating prison we all have a scary tale to tell. Find us on social media @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Is it wise to tier your friends?
Jun 24, 2021
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Whether at work or down the pub, in your neighbourhood or from times gone past, we all have friends who occupy different spaces in our lives. Some friends are for life, some are for a season and some friendships inevitably fizzle out over time. With this in mind should we consciously put our friends into different tiers? This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah discuss that and more. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What would you put in Room 101?
Jun 17, 2021
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We all have things that we hate and stuff that annoy us. For decades the BBC had a show entitled Room 101 where celebs would go on and try to persuade the host to put some of their hates and annoyances into oblivion in Room 101. Today we’re answering this question - what would you put in Room 101?
Is change exciting or a struggle?
Jun 10, 2021
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Many people don’t like change. However, this is not true of everyone. Some people embrace change and are always looking for the next fad or phase. Chris talks about his love for change and new horizons, Sarah suggests that she's a bit more cautious and Marcus speaks of rinsing the present for all it's worth and moving on from Britpop. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
Are you a good patient?
Jun 03, 2021
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From time to time we all need to visit some form of medical or health professional. Some people are troopers who need to be told to take time off work and have a rest whereas others can be a little more dramatic and demanding. This week the gang discuss whether they are good or bad patients. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening!
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