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The Boring Talks

James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting… maybe.

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#45 - Box Certificates Mar 02, 2020

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One day while breaking down a box in a corridor, Joyce Smith noticed a box certificate. Quickly followed by a second one. Now Joyce had 2 of them, and 2 of anything is the start of a collection.

James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

# 44 - Swearing: a personal cross-cultural comparative study of Hindi and English Feb 24, 2020

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If you hit your thumb with a hammer, what swear word would you immediately scream? Charvy Narain asked her friends and family this question, which lead to a personal journey from the 'buffalo's eye' to New York City cops and the her surprising Mausi. In this edition of The Boring Talks Charvy Narain takes a very foul mouthed and personal look at swearing in Hindi and English.

James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

The Sounds Of Computer Games Loading Feb 17, 2020

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James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

The clunk and click of the datasette machine. The white noise of the tape loading. The strange and compelling soundtrack of the loading music. The author and video game Keith Stuart remembers the forgotten whirrs and clicks that made up the soundtrack of his youth.

#42 - The Lexicon Of Breakups Feb 10, 2020

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James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

In 2011, comedian Rosie Wilby was dumped by email. (Though she did feel better about it after correcting her ex’s spelling and punctuation). Obsessing ever since about whether technology has enabled abrupt endings to relationships, she discovered an entire new language. But what are ghosting, breadcrumbing, submarining, pocketing, benching and curving?

Rosie Wilby is a comedian and presents The Breakup Monologues podcast.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Rosie Wilby Producer: Luke Doran

#41 - Pencils Feb 10, 2020

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James Ward introduces another curious talk about a subject that may seem boring, but is actually very interesting.... maybe.

Brian Mackenwells is passionate about pencils. In this Boring Talk he shares his passion for good pencils. He talks us through their history, and explains why having a good pencil gives you a pleasurable 'small pivot point that can change your whole mind set'. He also talks us through his favourite pencils, and shares the very personal reason that he can't part with one particular pencil in his collection.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Brian Mackenwells Producer: Luke Doran

#40 - Thank You (again) Feb 27, 2019

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James Ward says thank you for listening to series two and chooses the best numbers from each of the talks.

Presenter: James Ward Producer: Luke Doran

#39 - Doormats Feb 25, 2019

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Can a doormat actually increase the value of your property by £30k? Alex Baxevanis explains all in his study of the doormats from his block of flats.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Alex Baxevanis Producer: Luke Doran

#38 - Markham Moor Roof Feb 18, 2019

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Just off the Markham Exit on the A1 motorway lies an architectural wonder. Ed Carter shares his love for an unusual roadside roof, with help from a whistle or two.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Ed Carter Producer: Luke Doran

#37 - Watergate Tape 'Silence' Feb 11, 2019

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The neuroscientist Sophie Scott takes a close listen to the long 'silent' gap on the Watergate Tapes. Buzz. Click. Buzz. Click. Buzz.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Sophie Scott Producer: Luke Doran

#36 - Shanghai Architecture Feb 04, 2019

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From the 'eye of Sauron' building, to a deserted London town. The designer Hannah Cameron takes a walk back through the buildings that shaped her time living in China's biggest city.

Presenter: James Ward Contributor: Hannah Cameron Producer: Luke Doran

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