The lions squad selection is arguably the most dramatised spectacle in rugby. The public and the players are all finding out at the same time. I'd say less than 10 people know beforehand. They sell tickets to the unveiling, they stream it live, they deliberately stall the announcement with faff for maximum tension. You don't … Continue reading Lions squad announcement →

I think only the most mature and secure romantic couple should be allowed to host a podcast together. Because if they're not mature enough then inevitably their personal life will leak into the edit and then you're watching a couple bicker and nobody wants to listen to that. You've come to this podcast for something … Continue reading Podcast bickering →

I was excited by the opportunity in the beginning but the longer they take to get back to me, the more I feel my passion for it ebbing away. Which makes me wonder - is this a defense mechanism? Am I protecting myself from the pain of rejection? I suppose the litmus test would be … Continue reading Excitement ebbing →

I think to get a picture with a famous person is quite a weird interaction. Because you're not there to chat. You're not interested in what they have to say. You just want to pose beside them for a second so you can brag you were near someone famous for a moment. They are your … Continue reading Famous people →

Dennis: Hey Mike, can I have a cigar? Michael: Yeah Michael fetches the cigar. Michael: Here you go. To read that, it would be understandable to think that a was very boring scene about a simple cigar request but the subtext is saying so much more. I think it's quite a sad thing, as an … Continue reading The subtext said it all →

I think one of the most relaxing feelings is the feeling of endless time and complete freedom. But it has to be that combination. Sitting in a hospital room awaiting a diagnosis and watching the hours slip away is torturous. And having complete freedom with endless possibilities but no time is stressful. But being on … Continue reading Time + freedom →

You wonder about the state of masculinity when you see shows like Adolescence, when you see presidents like Trump, and you hear common men cheating, abusing, and manipulating their partners. What even is masculinity? Could the whole world agree on a definition or would it be subjective? Is it more masculine to commit suicide due … Continue reading Invulnerable →

Is it any wonder that the society that places such importance on being remembered after death built such massive structures that lasted 4,000 years? The pyramids are so impressive, especially when you think of how basic the tools were back in the day. No wonder there are conspiracies that aliens helped them. They are enormous … Continue reading Pyramids of Egypt →

I think people are quick to assume there is only one form of firmness and it's shouting. Whether as I think it's a spectrum and you can be polite and firm at the same time in a conversational volume. Two firm and nice cops might not make for a good movie or interrogation tactic but … Continue reading Firm and nice cop →

The discipline on the waitress was fantastic.Despite the growing crowd waiting to be seated, the visibly frustrated customers without food, and the enormous table all wishing to pay separately she didn't veer from doing one task at a time.She just methodically turned the mountain into a manageable molehill, one task at a time.