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's the best way to deal with rudeness?
May 07, 2020
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Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! In this week's episode we discuss being on the receiving end of rudeness and how best to respond. Sarah has a unique way of dealing with road rage, Marcus pleads for people not to take things personally and Chris admits to having some rather aggressive and worrying thoughts when someone is rude to him. If you're a social media type then check us out on insta and twitter here @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What does love look like?
Apr 30, 2020
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Alright lads and lasses, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Love can simply be defined as - an intense feeling of deep affection. Love encompasses a range of strong and positive emotional and mental states according to Wikipedia. And lest we forget, in the words of Massive Attack, that love, love is a verb, love is a doing word. But what does love actually look like when it plays out? This is what the AQQA team are discussing on this week's podcast. If you'd like to drop us a line or find out more about us we're @aqqapod on Twitter and Instagram. Muchos blessings!
What's the worst job you've ever done?
Apr 23, 2020
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Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! What's your idea of a crap job? Is it one that's mundane or laborious? Or do you judge a job by the quality of your work mates? This week the AQQA team take a look at undesirable jobs from being an armpit sniffer to collecting sperm samples from animals. If you're a twitter or instagram type then find us here @aqqapod. Happy listening!
What could change after the lock down?
Apr 16, 2020
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Hi all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We're all currently in a state of lock down. We don't know when it will be lifted and how long it will take for normality to resume. When life does return to normal though will we see any minor or major changes in society? And could the good habits we've adopted during this pandemic lead to more community and philanthropy? This week the AQQA team discuss all this and throw in some changes they'd like to see once we're out the other side of all this. If you'd like to find us on twitter and instagram then find us here @aqqapod. Lots of love and stay safe.
What constitutes a guilty pleasure?
Apr 09, 2020
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Greetings everyone to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We all have a guilty pleasure in the form of a particular film, TV programme or a even pop song that we enjoy against our better judgement. We can worry that our guilty pleasures say something negative about us and often would rather keep it to ourselves. This week the AQQA team talk about what actually constitutes a guilty pleasure and throw in some of their own with Chris making a startling admission straight from the off. Find us on twitter and instagram here - @aqqapod and please give us a lovely review on itunes if you enjoyed the pod.
Do you love an argument?
Apr 02, 2020
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Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you like to get into debates about the subjects you're most passionate about? Do you find an argument can actually bring you closer together with your loved ones? Or do you prefer to avoid arguing in any given situation as it's just not worth the hassle? This week the AQQA team see whether arguing is unhelpful, useful or even entertaining. If you're a social media type you can find us on @aqqapod on twitter and instagram. Stay safe and God bless!
Are we creatures of habit?
Mar 26, 2020
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Hello everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week the team discuss their own personal habits, rituals and routines. We find out why some people think it's very important to have their own mug at work, how defensive driving courses help you sharpen your driving routine and how one simple request stopped riots in Iraq. If you'd like to get in touch with us then find us on insta and twitter @aqqapod. Sarah, Chris and Marcus recorded this episode remotely in the safety of their own homes. We hope you're all staying in doors at the moment and keeping well. Godspeed!
Why is commitment scary?
Mar 19, 2020
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Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Whenever we commitment to anything we narrow our options down. The idea of commitment can make people feel a little nervy or even boxed in. However, many say commitment is vitally important to living a full life and is something that none of us should be afraid of. This week the AQQA team discuss commitment and why it can sometimes feel a little daunting but perhaps shouldn't be. If you'd like to engage with us on social media then find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. We do hope you're keeping well during this difficult time and taking all recommended precautions. Godspeed
Why does a fight always draw a crowd?
Mar 12, 2020
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Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you ever noticed that whenever a fight kicks off in public everyone in the vicinity can't take their eyes off it? Despite fighting being a horrible thing to witness or even hear about it does intrigue us and at a professional level even entertains us. This week the AQQA team discuss why fighting peaks our interest and share their own experiences of witnessing some fisticuffs. Find us right here on twitter and insta @aqqapod
At what age do we become old?
Mar 05, 2020
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Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We've all heard people say things like "you're as young as you feel" or "age is just a number" but at some point in our lives old age gets us. Is this when we begin to feel old or is it when we reach a specific number? This week the AQQA team try to pin point an indisputable stage or age when people officially become old. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Happy listening and do tell your friends. Godspeed!