There are dominant personalities and there are timid personalities. I think a mistake many Betas make when trying to deal with Alphas is the notion that you have to control them and they get very anxious about preparing for imaginary fights. Trying to exert power over them or coming down hard on disobedience isn't the … Continue reading Cantona Rodman →

I think the more you learn about a topic, the more nuance you want to hear to keep developing.

I don't believe in writers block. Because if your life depended on it you could write some stream of consciousness or even the same sentence over and over again. The problem is fear. Most likely fear of failure. What if others read it and think it's shit?

If comedy is the pleasant surprise from the unexpected, then diversity is a great thing. If all you consume is the same show or the same style of show then you'll start to see the patterns, anticipate the punchlines, and get bored. But a workplace sitcom in the hands of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant … Continue reading Diverse comedy →

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 →