The House of M.

Cultures and generations clash as I talk cool with one of Anchor's best kept secrets, Nour Amin (Station: Whatever this is). In this episode we talk 'the art of cool', music, depression, family, social media, stalking & of course Christmas.

Everyone finds themselves in difficult situations that force them to confront people - often these confrontations end up in arguments where everyone loses. In this episode we discuss an approach which will help in becoming better at managing confrontations - and in many cases avoiding the confrontations altogether. Whether you want to improve/minimize your confrontations at work or with a loved one - this approach is for you. Episode includes: Sheila Heen

The Wellness industry started off with all the best intentions. However the lack of regulation and the rise of popular (yet unscrupulous) wellness personalities has resulted in Wellness making people unwell. From detox myths to destructive nutrition protocols - the modern Wellness industry seems more concerned with turning a profit than actually making people healthier Episode includes: Jillian Epperly (Jilly Juice), Gwyneth Paltrow (Goop), Sali Hughes, Anna Jones, Hadley Freeman, Leo Pemberton and Muireann Carey-Campbell

Social media is full of sexualized content, from mildy suggestive to full on erotic. While social networks seem to be fairly good at clarifying their position about erotic content there seems to be a tricky grey area when it comes to breasts, in particular. All the big social networks keep falling foul of the line between policing offensive nudity and silencing positive cultural depictions of the female form. Episode mentions: Google, Facebook, Instagram, LEGO, Eugene Delacroix (La Liberté guidant le peuple), Peter Paul Rubens Content advisory: Suggestive descriptions of nudity

Parenting in the social media era has seen a rise in suspicion, fear and full on paranoia. From parents refusing children vaccinations to parents being shamed for not being super protective. The current society is obsessed with insulating children from everything that life has to offer. Is this right though and what types of children will emerge from this parental paranoia? Episode mentions: Kim Brooks (Small Animals - Parenthood in The Age of Fear), Google Content advisory: Mention of child endangerment

In this episode I discuss my insights and feelings about the House of M in the new era of delivering content in a seasonal instead of episodic format. Episode also includes a preview of season 2, which comes out September 2018! Episode mentions: Netflix, Behance, Dribbble Music composition: AfterInfinity

In response to a question by improv artist Tim Ereneta I delve into the inner workings of the mind. What makes you creative? Does imagination make you a better person? Do drugs make you better? Is your brain selfish? Episode includes: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Ricky Gervais, Louis CK, Greece wildfires Content warning: Creative use of drugs

The rise of tech titans in Silicon Valley has given rise to the urban legend that young college dropouts are destined to be billionaires. Is this truth or myth - in this episode I discuss research from Prof Pierre Azoulay (MIT Sloan) that aims to confirm the truth once & for all. Episode mentions: Evan Spiegel, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos and Kylie Jenner

Bad & tyrannical leaders have existed since the birth of time but why are we seeing a rise in terrible leaders in the West? I discuss how some stories of success can be misunderstood, which encourages bad leaders to become tyrants. Episode mentions: Steve Jobs, Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates, Travis Kalanick, Elizabeth Holmes, Jack Ma, Harvey Weinstein, Elon Musk, Donald Trump & Hillary Clinton Content warning: Abuse and harassment

Recent TEDx Talk by Mirjam Heine (University of Würzburg) becomes the basis of a talk about the controversial subject of paedophilia & child abuse. With increasing talk about treating all mental disorders & sexual orientations more humanely, Heine & others, argue that pedophiles need to be embraced instead of shunned. In this kick off episode I discuss where I stand on this tricky issue. Episode includes mention of: R. Kelly (I Admit), Elon Musk, Thailand cave rescue, child abduction in India, Whatsapp CONTENT WARNING: Paedophilia, Child abduction, abuse & rape are discussed in this episode

A last hoorah of silliness with an old character as the House of M ushers in new changes in Aug 2018. Episode also contains teasers for new episodes! Voice Talent: Em, Wavèr, Crissy-Gail (She was a Carib) Music Composer: Ender Guney

Happy M-day! On this birthday I share 35 random things I've learned over 35 years of life.

The elder stateswoman Georgie Dee drops in for tea and we discuss sex, drugs, fashion and mental health.

It is time to rethink our perceptions and rhetoric around suicide. Alexander McQueen, L'wren Scott, Kate Spade & Anthony Bourdain, just a few of many celebrities who have taken their lives but instead of being honored in death, they are used in distasteful content by an increasingly irresponsible media machine. In this episode I talk about media ethics, psychology methodology and even ripped jeans.

Interacting with the Anchor fam.

From music to fashion to real estate, Kanye West seems like an unstoppable creative force. Divisive, controversial and now officially diagnosed - in this episode we delve into the genius of Ye. Included is mention of Pusha T's DAYTONA, Ye the album album and KIDS SEE GHOSTS with Kid Cudi

Flat earth, keto, Paleo, Trump and Anti-vaxxers. Just a few of the things I wonder about...out loud. Just press play - it's science!

After a long hiatus Em returns to the house