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Let's talk about some current topics. 05:25 -Representation and Inclusion Standards | Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences   16:28 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0763038/   20:22 - https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/   23:15 - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/dec/15/from-zero-tolerance-into-the-unknown-a-visual-guide-to-three-years-of-covid-in-china   24:24 - “Wuhan is famous as the largest and most populous city in Central China, a major transportation and industrial hub” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuhan   25:00 - https://edition.cnn.com/2026/07/29/politics/anthony-fauci-fifth-amendment-plea   25:50 - https://www.reddit.com/r/AskTheWorld/comments/1pvf0b4/what_was_the_most_absurd_or_bizarre_covid_rule_in/ + https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/ep/p-covid19/covid-19informationhub/covid-19inirelandtimeline2020-2023/   31:00 - “East German Snitching Went Far Beyond the Stasi” https://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/east-german-domestic-surveillance-went-far-beyond-the-stasi-a-1042883.html   33:20 - https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/5/how-a-social-media-campaign-triggered-huge-migrant-surge-on-ceuta   37:00 - https://www.reuters.com/world/spains-amnesty-drive-brings-600000-migrants-into-formal-economy-during-2026-07-02/   42:00 - https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/eu-can-give-morocco-more-border-support-von-der-leyen-tells-spain-after-ceuta-spat   43:00 - Morocco is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system. King Mohammed VI is the head of state, while Aziz Akhannouch serves as the Head of Government (Prime Minister), leading a ruling coalition formed after the 2021 elections. Executive power is shared between the Monarch and the cabinet, operating under the 2011 Constitution. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_of_Morocco   47:00 - https://www.rte.ie/news/analysis-and-comment/2026/0404/1566623-covid-review-analysis/ *Recorded on 2nd August 2026

In the spirit of Halloween we are breaking the script a bit. Let's talk about our favourite ghost stories. *Recorded on 3rd September 2025

Let's talk about the New World Order. 14:00 - https://www.newsweek.com/us-news-arms-ally-japan-china-north-korea-national-security-threat-2024958   15:30 - https://www.meine-zeitschrift.de/stern-13-2025.html?srsltid=AfmBOorIvMZwMwDuzjhbGTg1R-UuX0ojqH9MbkOrK800FSKi3YHRl2Da   17:05 - https://neweconomics.org/2025/04/germanys-u-turn-proves-europes-fiscal-framework-must-change#:~:text=Under%20the%20revised%20framework%2C%20Germany,billion%20earmarked%20for%20climate%20investments.   31:00 - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Education   59:00 - https://www.france24.com/en/20150808-france-wealthy-flee-high-taxes-les-echos-figures + https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/31/france-drops-75percent-supertax + https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/10/super-rich-abandoning-norway-at-record-rate-as-wealth-tax-rises-slightly *Recorded 23rd March 2025

One of your favourite guests is back. Henk shares his tipps for prepping for any potential hardship in these political uncertain times. 21:43 - Mylar Bags   32:48 - Emergency Online buckets, food for 30 days   62:00 - Water Filter https://www.survivorfilter.com/products/pro-series-virus-metal-usa-tested-certified (No affiliation)   63:00 - Oxygen Absorber   66:00 - Freeze Drying  https://harvestright.com (No affiliation)   69:00 - Foraging Workshop https://thehollies.ie/2024-course-calendar/ (No affiliation) *Recorded on 13th August 2024

Join us in sending a Telegram to the east. *Recorded on 25th February 2024

Join us on the Transbearian Express to discover truth, meaning and if you can find fake bears in China or they just stick with the fake honey for now. 01:30 - https://news.sky.com/story/angela-the-fake-bear-zoo-in-china-attracting-20-000-visitors-a-day-after-video-goes-viral-12931648 09:15 - https://www.insider.com/japanese-man-spends-15000-on-lifelike-dog-costume-2022-5 12:15 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h439Pp3RbdU 21:38 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85zvTMFv9Ck 23:18 - https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12298801/EXCLUSIVE-Snow-White-Seven-Politically-Correct-Companions.html 34:00 - https://www.reddit.com/r/facepalm/comments/152uyn5/shehulk_writer_slams_disney_ceo_over_residual/?rdt=33910 36:40 - https://adflegal.org/article/transgender-athletes-breaking-records-womens-sports 47:10 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgQy70_LPS4 *recorded on 18th August 2023

We are back after a short break. Let's talk about longevity and how you can extend your life in a healthy way. *recorded on 15th March 2023

Our good friend Henk is back with a controversial topic and he brought with him a digital companion. What is prompt engineering, has Mason been shadowbanned on Instagram and what does Elon Musk has to do with Chat GPT? Find it out in this month's episode. *recorded on 6th February 2023

Let's speak about Marvel and how it has changed since the company was acquired by Disney. *Recorded on 23rd January 2023

Let’s talk about Empires. What is the green empire and who is Ned Kelly. Find it out in this months episode. *Recorded on 13th October 2022

Let’s talk about where your and also our money is going. Do we get it back by asking for higher taxes from rich people or is it time to increase rather our own human capital and take responsibility even if our government doesn’t do it? You may also want to switch from drinking beer to wine to safe a bit. Why? Find out more and listen to this episode. What is Inflation? Demand Pull Inflation (2021) Money circulates at a constant speed. If more money is put into the system people have more money in their pockets and wish to buy more gods and services. —> This results in too much money chasing too few goods —> leading to price rises Cost Push Inflation (2022) Scarcity of goods for sale due to export, waste and wars. —> Higher production costs lead to higher costs for the consumer. How it is measured? Year on year rise in general prices/ basket of representative household goods Consumer Price Index July 2022 - CSO - Central Statistics Office What can we do? Ask for higher taxes? Of course not. Save Money: -Compare energy providers https://switcher.ie/gas-electricity/ -drive less (if you can) -stop smoking Make more money: -increase human capital - Springboard program -get the same job in a different company Further Data/ Links: Inflation types Cost-Push Inflation vs. Demand-Pull Inflation: What's the Difference? Inflation in Ireland https://www.tcd.ie/Economics/staff/orourkek/ibrwinter00.pdf Thomas Sowell - Basic Economics 13:50 - US printing money How the FED Printed More Dollars than in History in 2020 & 2021 15:41 - War on oil The Oil Wars Myth and International Conflict - Cornell University Press 17:11 - Inflation prices/ product basket  Consumer Price Index July 2022 - CSO - Central Statistics Office 19:30 - Inflation 2021 https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/cpi/consumerpriceindexjuly2021/ 33:00 - Venezuela Passport https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45419665 45:00 - Decrease Oil Production https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/Shell-admits-its-oil-production-is-now-on-decline-15944472.php *Recorded on 16th August 2022

We've got a new guest joining us for this month's episode. Let's talk with Tim from Blank Slate Media about the hidden dangers of porn and masturbation.

Let's talk about a Bears favourite topic - HONEY!! Who makes it and why.. and also what's wrong with cheap honey. Enjoy this sticky topic. 01.00 Rotten - Netflix 07.00 Egypt —> grave with honey , perfect for preserving World's Oldest Honey - Bee Mission 14.30 - Honey breaking down what temperature To what temperature does honey have to be heated to destroy the health benefits for humans? – Bee Health *Recorded on 29th March 2022

Today we’re joined by Chris and Henk from Adventure Matters. They’re on a mission to restore mental health, naturally, by bringing together nature, mindfulness, and community. An initiative very much needed after the pandemic. Find out more on http://adventurematters.ie. *Recorded on 1st February 2022

Henk is back! Let's talk with Henk about the process of writing a book. We also share some book recommendations which you can find in the notes below. 5:00 - Reframers: How to Bounce Back from Adversity Stronger Than Ever by Henk van der Klok https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reframers-Bounce-Back-Adversity-Stronger/dp/1699005222/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2KIPLLLPY07V&keywords=reframers&qid=1644002308&sprefix=reframers%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-5 7:00 - How I Walked 6,000 Kilometers - Without Money | Henk van der klok | TEDxLeidenUniversity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYRUcA7REAw 25:00 - Roger Bannister runs first four-minute mile https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-four-minute-mile 48:00 - Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy by Thomas Sowell https://www.amazon.co.uk/Basic-Economics-Thomas-Sowell/dp/0465060730/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=thomas+sowell&qid=1644090120&sprefix=thomas+so%2Caps%2C101&sr=8-1 50:00 - The Luck Factor: The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind by Richard Wiseman https://www.amazon.co.uk/Luck-Factor-Scientific-Study-Lucky/dp/0099443244/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+luck+factor&qid=1644090378&sprefix=the+luck+%2Caps%2C107&sr=8-1 57:00 - Socialism: The Failed Idea That Never Dies by Kristian Niemietz https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3853108 *Bonus for the people who read the description - https://www.navalmanack.com* *Recorded on 30th January 2022