Pod 5 is here!

A storming episode as the end of lockdown looms for the guys, reviews galore (books/films/ podcast/ countries) and the perils of bird watching versus having your brain turned to mush by modern technology- your choice!!

‘Be in the place where you can do the most good and the least harm.’(quote of the pod)

Reasons and problems with flying/ travelling to Europe. 

Joe discusses Father and Son travels to Israel and his memories of Jerusalem. Troubles in Palestine.

Joe’s (bird watching) dilemma! The gamble of the birdwatcher- Marsh harriers and Bitterns

Books reviewed- Adam Buxton’s Ramble Book, ‘Fighter Boys’ by Patrick Bishop.

‘The Shallows’ by Nicolas Carr and we discuss the internet’s affect on our brains!

Film Reviews-

‘The Social Dilemma’- the peasants discuss the film and whether we are being controlled and manipulated by the media on our devices..?

‘The Peanut Butter Falcon’ , ‘Seaspiracy’ and ‘Nomadland’

World events comment- Russia's human rights issues at present, specifically the attacks on Jehovah’s Witnesses and other minority groups. Are these the ‘canaries in the mine?’

Podcast review section- 

Springsteen and Obama podcast considered.  Racial discord in the USA and the idea of USA versus the reality. Adam Buxton’s podcast discussed.

History fact and being positive about your chosen place of work.

Parenting dilemmas over electronic devices, screen time versus real life.