Unclear

Each episode we take a wander into a subject ripe for reflection. Why do we do these things? How did we get here? Is there another way?

Episode 33: The Diamond League

We're deep in the trenches of the violent fight to claim the highest trophy in the best language app around. If the owl doesn't haunt you at night then you've never really done time. Surely there is no higher prize than gold? Come with us on a journey into battlefield Duolingo.

04-02
34:51

Episode 32: Pump Down The Volume

Or, The One With The Two New Zealish Directors. What's the worst thing that can happen to a creative project? What can reduce the biggest-budget vision to its most feeble expression? Not wokism, not bad CGI, not superhero fatigue… but something far more common, and far more sinister. Watch the full episode on YouTube.

03-18
40:37

Episode 31: Linked Out

Am I so out of touch? No - it's the young professionals who are wrong! Back in my day we used to scroll for miles to get work, uphill AND down! This episode we ask the burning question: what is LinkedIn? Do I have to join it? Why? What are these other people doing here? And whatever happened to good old-fashioned CVs? Watch full episode on YouTube.

02-16
38:09

Episode 30: White Noise

Continuing the conversation on ChatGPT, we ask: what does it feel like to be bested by the machine? How do external forces shape all industries, and how do we adapt to new professional environments? Do humans really need to be involved in all jobs? And exactly who are we writing for?

01-31
31:55

Episode 29: Chat up GPT

"Join us on this week's episode of our podcast as we dive into the exciting world of AI and explore the cutting-edge technology behind ChatGPT and DALL-E. We'll examine the implications of these advancements on human evolution and how they are shaping the future of our society. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking and informative discussion. Tune in now!"* *Episode description generated by ChatGPT. Watch full episode on Youtube.

01-16
37:41

Episode 28: Merry Christmas, Tour Is Over

We kick off 2023 and Season 2 of Unclear with a look back at the most pertinent moments from the last year. What about these episodes has gained more relevance since their release? And what has changed?

01-06
59:44

Episode 27: Season Finale

Ya gotta go there to come back, and now we're bringing it back. Will things be as you remember? Were you burgled? Who broke up with who? And when is a klonk more than just a klonk? Watch full episode on Youtube.

11-15
38:10

Episode 26: Back in the Saddle

Let your freak flag fly. Here's to the nerds. Watch full episode on YouTube.

10-29
37:01

Episode 25: Quiet Committing

Why call it "quiet quitting" when quitting is never quiet, and what we do quietly is never quitting? Watch full episode on YouTube.

10-15
32:53

Episode 24: Pumpkin Spiced Life

'Tis the season to be consuming all things orange - pumpkins, leaves, pies, candlelight, memes. Remember when irreverence and comedy were core to sharing illustrative low-res images? Old Man Winter remembers… wait, it's not winter yet, come back to me when those GIFs roll around. Watch full episode on YouTube.

10-06
28:21

Episode 23: As Per My Last

What do you when you know you're right, but don't want to make a big deal about it? How do you clear the air with a friend, a loveur, a colleague? How late is too late to send a Zoom invite? Ponder awhile with the newly re-grumped Tom on this relaxed rant episode. Watch full episode on YouTube.

09-30
38:30

Episode 22: God Save the Feedback

It's a bumper voice note feedback episode as we engage in questions that traverse the Irish Sea and touch on the shores of the absurd.  Watch full episode on YouTube.

09-17
29:26

Episode 21: Green and Pleasant Land

In this more reflective episode we discuss the news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, what it meant to be her subject, and what (if anything) to tell the bees. Watch full episode on YouTube.

09-11
35:12

Episode 20: First Android in the Family

Type 1 or Proto-Type? Tom shares his journey of being diagnosed with diabetes - and thus saving the world by ushering in the cybernetically-enhanced future of humanity. Plus, a very special guest provides feedback! Watch full episode on YouTube.

09-02
38:06

Episode 19: Whereso'er I Lay My Head

And so you're back! From outer space! I just walked in to find you here with that sad [podcast] on your face! I should have changed that stupid lock, I should have made you leave your key, if I'd known for just one second you'd be back to [record another episode]! Bear with us, dear listener, and try to enjoy this episode from the choppiest churn of the Unclear: On Tour era. Thank you for your patience. Watch full episode on YouTube.

08-20
26:45

Episode 18: Old Dog, Older Tricks

Dust off your hard drive and take a wander down (digital) memory lane - you may find it longer, and more rewarding, than first expected. But mostly, darn these kids and their new-fangled technology! Watch full episode on YouTube.

07-27
30:10

Episode 17: ctrl

We fully embrace our identity as a podcast about anxiety and we welcome future episodes of looking into the abyss. This time we muse: what does it mean to worry about things outside of our control? Watch full episode on YouTube.

07-15
19:48

Episode 16: Hello Again (Again)

Have you ever been telling a story and started to realise that you've told the exact same story to the exact same person before? Or wait… did you? Watch full episode on YouTube.

06-30
21:36

Episode 15: So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Laterz

Exploring the emotions of departing and parting, the contrast of expected and unexpected change, and the joy of wrapping things up before the end of the chapter. Watch full episode on YouTube.

06-24
36:48

Episode 14: Mo Binary Mo Problems

A rage-filled "discussion" about gender, pronouns, roles, rape and a certain Ricky. Watch full episode on YouTube.

06-15
54:20

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