Have you ever been scammed?
This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah discuss the very unfortunate experience of being scammed.  Chris talks about an occasion when he was very nearly scammed when looking for a property to rent but wised up just in the nick of time. Marcus explains how he did fall for a scam but managed to avoid losing any money and we hear from a listener who confronted a scammer face to face after he found out t...
31m Nov 26, 2020
31m
Do you prefer the countryside to the city?
Do you prefer wide open spaces or busy roads and streets? Are you one for calm and quiet or noise and vibrancy? Does the thought of public transport fill you with dread or do you relish the rat race?  Chris feels safer in the city and is terrified of people lurking in the dark in the countryside. Sarah doesn't like the gossiping culture in her village back home and Marcus likes to be near the t...
30m Nov 19, 2020
30m
What gives you hope?
Whether there's a pandemic happening or not life manages to present us all at some point with struggles and hardships. On a bigger scale when we look at the state of the planet we can get quite disheartened too. However, hope springs eternal! This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah discuss where they find hope. Whether it's in nature, science, community or singing songs with strangers hope can be fou...
32m Nov 12, 2020
32m
Do you pay attention to dreams?
Greetings one and all! On this week's episode Chris, Marcus and Sarah talk about dreams. Sarah speaks about how her dreams can affect her mood and Marcus tells us about a particular dream he had that turned out to be quite telepathic! Throughout the years much research and study has been done on this subject. The ancient Egyptians put great emphasis on dreaming and would even consult their "pro...
36m Nov 05, 2020
36m
What does your new normal look like in 2020?
2020 has been a crap year. Due to the pandemic everyone has had to make changes to their lives whether big or small. This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah look at what new norms have entered their lives. Chris talks about having more time on his hands, Sarah suggests people at work are becoming more functional and Marcus has found a new pub conducive to the rules and regulations.  Find us on socia...
28m Oct 29, 2020
28m
Have you ever considered a career change?
Trying to get a job can be difficult especially during a pandemic. Changing job, getting a promotion, going freelance or moving to another company all come with their challenges but also with their rewards. However, changing career is a whole different ball game, one in which the stress but also the fulfilment are potentially much greater. This week the AQQA gang are talking about career changes. 
30m Oct 22, 2020
30m
What makes you cry?
Do you get teary eyed when saying goodbye? Are you one to blubber when watching a sad film? Perhaps when experiencing something incredible your emotions get the better of you?  Emotional crying appears to be a uniquely human behaviour. All of us do it but crying is not always an unwanted or negative thing. This week Chris, Marcus and Sarah discuss what makes them cry and why some people think ...
31m Oct 15, 2020
31m
What are your favourite conspiracy theories?
On this week's podcast we discuss some of the many conspiracy theories from the past and the present. From JFK to Walker's Crisps there's something for everyone. We also talk about why people believe conspiracy theories, how they come about and why someone might be viewed with a little bit of suspicion or even contempt if they fully subscribe to them. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod. If ...
32m Oct 08, 2020
32m
Would you ever live abroad?
Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to up sticks and live in another country? From learning a new language to getting to know another culture it could provide a rich experience. However, there might be some frustrations along the way such as missing home and struggling to fully express oneself. This week Chr...
31m Oct 01, 2020
31m
Are you bothered by the weather?
Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Some like it hot, some like it cold and very few prefer it wet. The weather is always a topic of conversation in Britain but does it really bother you that much? Whatever the forecast is saying positives and negatives can be found in any climate. This week Sarah moans about warm weather, Chris gets defensive over the Englis...
29m Jul 23, 2020
29m
What's in a name?
Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Every name has a meaning whether it be for a baby, a product or a country. Did you know that in Iceland if a name is not listed on the National Register of Persons one needs to apply for approval from the Iceland naming committee. And were you aware that France is actually a nickname as the official name of the country is T...
30m Jul 16, 2020
30m
What blows your mind?
Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! What do you find mind blowing? Is it a fact, an experience or perhaps a story? Sarah kicks us off this week with an incredible fact about a man born in 1790. Chris goes big with some universe chat and Marcus talks about being in awe of megacities.    Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod and please feel free to give us a l...
32m Jul 09, 2020
32m
Are birthdays a big deal?
Hi lads and lasses and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! How do you like to celebrate your birthday? Do you like to get as many people as possible together and spend lavishly on some wild shindig? Or do you prefer just few close friends for an evening down the pub? This week we talk about how people's celebrations differ and why it's important not to be too dismissive ...
28m Jul 02, 2020
28m
Will you miss summer festivals this year?
Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! In Britain we bloody love a summer festival. In 2018 over 4 million people in the UK went to a summer festival. This year there were over 240 festivals scheduled to take place before corona virus struck. Sadly all summer festivals have been cancelled this year in the UK. This week we're discussing what we'll miss and ...
30m Jun 25, 2020
30m
Do advances in technology worry you?
Good news! It's that time for Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week we're talking about technological advances. Do you love technology and all it's forms or are you one of those sceptics who worry about never using a pencil or driving a car again by the year 2030? Sarah expresses her terror over technology swallowing up life as we know it, Chris would like to see robots tha...
31m Jun 18, 2020
31m
What do you spend extra money on?
Hello and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! What's worth spending a bit of extra money on? We all need to spend on the necessities but some people prefer to go a little more crazy whether it be on food, transport or holidays. Chris mentions his recent purchase of a top of the range mattress, Sarah loves a taxi ride and Marcus informs us that the people of Northern Irela...
30m Jun 11, 2020
30m
Where do you find escapism?
Greetings everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week we're talking about escapism. Where do we find it and how much and what kind of escapism is healthy?  Marcus tells of a young chap who became addicted to Netflix in trying to escape from the world, Chris suggests that the Great Recession has lead to more overt escapism in cinema and Sarah talks about her...
30m Jun 04, 2020
30m
Are you competitive?
G'day gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Today we're talking about competitiveness. Whether we hate losing a board game, a football match or missing out on a promotion we are all competitive in one way or another. Marcus highlights Michael Jordan as an intriguing example on this subject, Chris warns of the dangers of competitiveness and comparison and Sarah does...
33m May 28, 2020
33m
What are you looking forward to after lockdown?
Welcome one and all to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We've been in lockdown now for many many weeks and it's driving some of us crazy. Well, today we're aiming to bring some light into the despair as we look to the near future and discuss what we're looking forward to the most once this has passed and life has returned to near normal at least. Sarah wants to travel, Chris want...
26m May 21, 2020
26m
Have you had a sliding doors moment?
Hello and welcome to the podcast that seeks to answer some of life's meaningful and meaningless questions. Today we discuss sliding doors moments. Chris gives an example from his own life while Marcus tries to pour cold water over it and the whole idea of sliding doors moments. Sarah pinpoints a seemingly innocuous moment in British politics that changed our lives forever. And despite his scept...
32m May 14, 2020
32m
What's the best way to deal with rudeness?
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 med...
29m May 07, 2020
29m
What does love look like?
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...
30m Apr 30, 2020
30m
What's the worst job you've ever done?
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...
29m Apr 23, 2020
29m
What could change after the lock down?
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? Th...
29m Apr 16, 2020
29m
What constitutes a guilty pleasure?
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 p...
31m Apr 09, 2020
31m
Do you love an argument?
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, use...
29m Apr 02, 2020
29m
Are we creatures of habit?
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 ...
34m Mar 26, 2020
34m
Why is commitment scary?
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 ...
27m Mar 19, 2020
27m
Why does a fight always draw a crowd?
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 o...
27m Mar 12, 2020
27m
At what age do we become old?
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...
30m Mar 05, 2020
30m
Why is talking about money taboo?
Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you think it's rude to ask someone how much they earn? Would you be comfortable telling people how much you have in the bank? Is it ok to inquire as to how much rent or mortgage payments others pay? For many of us this type of chat can make us feel a little awkward or uncomfortable. This week the AQQA team discuss why...
32m Feb 27, 2020
32m
What obvious things took you ages to realise?
Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! In life wisdom and knowledge can be gained through experience, observation, research or sometimes even through an epiphany. Some things we pick up quite quickly and sometimes it takes far longer for the penny to drop than it really should. This week the AQQA team talk about obvious things they took ages to realise and how it...
29m Feb 20, 2020
29m
Is nationality important?
Good to see you everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  Are you proud of the country you're from? Are you unsure of which country you identify with the most? Do you find national pride a load of nonsense and unhelpful? This week the AQQA team delve into nationality - where it can come from, how it plays out and if it's of use. If you're a social media type then ...
33m Feb 13, 2020
33m
Why do we worry?
Welcome one and all to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  On this week's pod we have a very special guest in the form of Laurence Mckenna. Laurence and the AQQA regulars talk about worry - why we do it, what makes us worry and how we go about dealing with worrying. Laurence speaks about his own past experience of repeated patterns of behaviour linked to fear and how he decisively ...
32m Feb 06, 2020
32m
If you could travel back in time where and when would you go?
Hello everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stroll around ancient Rome? Perhaps you'd love to hang out in London during the swinging 60s? Or maybe you like the idea of reliving a time you can remember when everything seemed marvellous? This week the AQQA team take a flight of fancy and talk about places and perio...
32m Jan 30, 2020
32m
How do you know if you've found success?
Hello everyone, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! How do you measure success? Is it by numbers? Or by the level of happiness? Or perhaps by depth of experience? We all seek success in our careers, in our relationships and even in our hobbies but how do we know when or if we've found it? This week the AQQA team look into what success may look like while dismissing other ...
24m Jan 23, 2020
24m
Have you ever embarrassed yourself in public?
Hi gang, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week the AQQA team are talking about embarrassing moments. From vomiting in public to urinating in front of your class at school embarrassing moments happen to us all. Sarah's multiple embarrassing experiences suggest she's more accident prone than most, Marcus talks about a time he was spared a few blushes when food poiso...
30m Jan 16, 2020
30m
How do we beat the blues?
Alright ya beauties, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! After the new year's been ushered in the reality that is January can start to bite. Often described as the most depressing month of the year January is a time when our spirits may take a knock. However, this doesn't have to be the case! This week the AQQA team discuss the best ways in which we can beat the blues and...
27m Jan 09, 2020
27m
Have you ever stuck to a new year's resolution?
Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! It's that time of year many of us make new year's resolutions and promise ourselves that this will be the year that we'll actually stick to them. Whether they are big, small, ambitious, fanciful or quite necessary new year's resolutions are something most of us have a go at at some point in our lives. This week ...
25m Jan 01, 2020
25m
What are the best and worst things about Christmas?
Merry Christmas everyone! We hope that you're enjoying the festive period.  Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year with many delightful goings on and treats in the form of food, presents and much more. However, there are some Christmas traditions that can rub people up the wrong way. This week the AQQA team chat about their favourite and least favourite things about Christmas with som...
34m Dec 25, 2019
34m
What makes a good boss?
Hi gang, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  Have you ever worked under a boss who made your working life a misery? Perhaps you've experienced a great boss that made you stay in a rubbish job for longer than you planned? The people who lead or manage us are crucial to our job satisfaction and sometimes even to our enjoyment of our leisure activities too. This week the AQ...
30m Dec 19, 2019
30m
Is nostalgia helpful or a hindrance?
Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! When we reminisce about days gone by are we remembering them correctly or are we seeing them through rose tinted spectacles? When people long for the simpler times of the past is that a fair assessment or is it just a longing for one's youth? This week the AQQA team delve into nostalgia to see whether it's more of a help or a hindrance. 
32m Dec 12, 2019
32m
Is the concept of a royal family outdated?
Come on in everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Here in the United Kingdom the Royal Family runs deep through the fabric of British society. Some question why we need a royal family in 21st century Britain whereas others find it sacrilegious to even think about the idea of removing the monarchy. This week the AQQA team discuss whether the UK would be better of...
35m Dec 05, 2019
35m
How important are acts of kindness?
Alright everyone, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers!  Have you ever benefited from a random act of kindness? Perhaps you've helped out a stranger or loved one in need? These little acts of kindness have the power to make one's day, week or even year so why don't we do them more often? This week the AQQA team explore various acts of kindness they've experienced as the giv...
31m Nov 28, 2019
31m
Have you ever considered not voting?
Hello everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! With an election just around the corner in the UK the media is currently consumed with all the usual bluster from the various parties campaigning to get votes. Despite the obvious importance of voting sometimes we can feel a little disinterested and uninspired by what unfolds in front of us in the lead up to an electi...
31m Nov 21, 2019
31m
What's the trickiest situation you've ever found yourself in when abroad?
Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you been smuggled through immigration at an airport before? Do you know what it's like to be cooped up inside a dodgy hospital in Corfu for a few days? Have the Russian authorities ever threatened to deport you from their country? This week Chris, Sarah and Marcus share their stories of times they've found themsel...
36m Nov 14, 2019
36m
Could you live without a mobile phone?
Hello everyone and welcome to the fabulous world of Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! A number of episodes ago we looked at fears and phobias. One particular irrational fear stood out from the crowd. Nomophobia is the irrational fear of being without your mobile phone or being unable to use your phone for some reason. On this week's podcast we drill down into this and the idea of ...
23m Nov 07, 2019
23m
What should you do if you find out that a friend is being cheated on?
Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! On this week's podcast we explore the moral conundrum of what one should do when finding out if a friend is being cheated on or is indeed cheating on their partner. To help us answer this question we welcome our first ever guest onto the podcast, Deputy Lifestyle editor at the Independent and BBC contributor, Sophie Gall...
28m Oct 31, 2019
28m
What petty hill are you willing to die on?
Hi everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We all have pet hates but some of us have petty hates. On this week's show Marcus talks us through some of the things that bring him out in a petty flap. Also, among the other things of little or no importance that irritate us, we hear about a wonderful petty tale from Argentina that involves erecting a sky scraper as an...
29m Oct 24, 2019
29m
Are personality tests helpful?
Welcome everybody to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Whether you're introverted or extroverted, meek and mild or bold and brash we all have various traits that make up our personalities. Many people take personality tests to try and find out a little more about themselves and companies often use them to help find the right person for the job. However, not everyone is sold on the...
30m Oct 17, 2019
30m