Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers

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 AQQA team discuss what kind of traits, behaviours and styles of leadership they prefer to see in a leader ...

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.

Is the concept of a royal family outdated?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 off without the Royals or not with a little bit of history and other monarchies from around the world thr...

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 giver as well as the receiver. You can find us on twitter and instagram here @aqqapod. Please tell everyone...

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 election. This week the AQQA team discuss whether the idea of not voting is acceptable. Please make our day a...

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 themselves in undesirable situations when in a foreign land. There's also a story told of a couple being caugh...

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 having to live and function without a mobile phone. Find us on twitter and instagram @aqqapod. Please s...

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 Gallagher. If you're desperate to find us on social media then we're on twitter and insta @aqqapod. Don't f...

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 act of revenge. Find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod and please subscribe to the podcast. Thanks!...

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 these tests. For example, a New York Times article recently referred to them as "the Astrology of the offi...

What would you tell your teenage self?

Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! If you could travel back in time and visit your teenage self what advice would you pass on? Would you suggest a different hair cut, a change in attitude towards certain people or simply offer some encouragement and tell yourself it’s going to be just fine? This week the AQQA team delve into the past with some honest chat about their experiences as teenagers. You can find us on twitter and insta @aqqapod and make sure yo...

Does violence on screen concern you?

Hi brothers and sisters, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week 'Joker' is released in the UK and the film has caused quite a stir. Many critics have given the film rave reviews whereas others have raised concerns about the film's potential to inspire violence. The AQQA Team take a look at some of the controversy surrounding 'Joker' and explore the age old debate about whether films and TV shows can negatively influence our behaviour. If you'd like to get in touch t...

Listeners Questions

Hi gang and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! This week we asked you to submit your questions for us to tackle. The conversation includes a brief history of the Monster Raving Loony Party, the best ways to spend time off work and how Marcus approaches long car journeys with strangers in Cuba. If you'd like to get in touch then you can find us on twitter and insta @AQQApod or you can email us on show@aqqapod.com.

Is public shaming effective or just bullying?

Welcome all to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Recently in the US the divisive political commentator Bill Maher argued that fat shaming people is a good thing. Unsurprisingly, Piers Morgan agreed with him. Many people reacted furiously believing that it is simply bullying. Elsewhere, there are numerous examples of people having been publicly shamed for saying racist or sexist things. This kind of public shaming has, on occasion, helped to highlight issues that plague society. Thi...

Is it possible to fall in love at first sight?

Come on in everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you believe in love at first sight? Or do you think the idea of being able to love someone without knowing them is a load of nonsense? This week the AQQA team discuss whether they think love at first sight is actually possible throwing in a bit of scientific study along with their own experiences. Marcus’ own story of how he met his wife might lend a little bit of credence to the thought that love at first sigh...

How far would you go to save the planet?

Willkommen everyone to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you worry about the state of the planet enough to stop using plastics, eat less meat, take fewer holidays abroad or even change your toilet rolls? Or do believe it's more about changes to legislation and those little things we can do don't really make an impact at all? This week the AQQA team tackle this topic and explore the things they would or wouldn't do to help save the planet. It became quite clear that veganism is a...

Is it better to be a morning person or an evening person?

Welcome everybody to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Are morning people generally healthier and wealthier? Do evening people lead more creative and fun lives? Every single one of us has a time of the day when we feel we get the best out of ourselves and that in turn affects how we live our lives. This week the AQQA Team chat about their sleep patterns, when they feel they're at peak performance and discuss whether society is more suited to morning people. If you'd like to get in ...

What are your pet peeves on public transport?

Welcome one and all to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you hate it when people enter your personal space on the bus? Perhaps you find it rather irksome when someone talks loudly on the phone or plays music during your daily commute? We all have our ideas of how people should and should not behave on public transport. This week the AQQA Team discuss some of the things that annoy them most when travelling by bus or train. It turned out to be quite a cathartic experience especial...

Is a lottery win a blessing or a curse?

Greetings one and all! Welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you ever dreamed of winning millions on the lottery? Many of us have some sort of idea of what we'd do with all that money. Some lottery winners speak of the good life and how things have greatly improved for them since becoming millionaires. However, not all testimonies from lottery winners are the stuff dreams are made of. This week the AQQA Team discuss whether they'd actually like to win a life changing am...

Do you have an irrational fear?

Come on in everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions With Questionable Answers! Do you get a little anxious during a flight? Are dogs out of the question? Or perhaps heights are your kryptonite? Nearly all of us have some sort of irrational fear whether big or small. This week the AQQA Team have a look at some of these fears and find out when our fears can become phobias and how we can deal with them. If you want to get in touch please email us at show@aqqapod.com or follow us on twitter @AQQ...

Is the news all doom and gloom?

G'day everyone and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you find yourself worrying about the state of the planet when watching the news? Does every headline you read seem to have a negative tone? And do you wonder if there is any good news out there at all? This week the AQQA Team explore how the news is being delivered in the current climate and whether things have changed over the years. You might be pleased to hear the suggestion being made that good news stories are ...

What Makes A Good Wedding?

Easy now, lads and lasses, welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have you ever been to a wedding which included some rather weird and wonderful aspects that made you question what on earth the happy couple were thinking? Or perhaps you attended a wedding which was so well thought out, you wished you could relive the whole thing again? This week the AQQA Team explore what makes a wedding stand out from the others. Right in the middle of a flurry of weddings, Sarah reveals her...

Is hair really that important?

Good day, ladies and gentlemen and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Do you fuss about your hair or simply don't care? Did you know that in Communist China a particular haircut was once used as a political statement? The AQQA team discuss how important hair actually is. Sarah educates the chaps on how much money, time and effort women have to put in, Chris makes a confession and Marcus explains the new direction he's taken with his hair. If you want to get in touch pleas...

Is it worth getting into a debate on social media?

Welcome one and all to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Let's get down to business... Have you ever got into a debate on social media, which ended up boiling your blood as a result? Perhaps you were tempted to get involved in a hot topic being discussed but got cold feet? Or maybe you saw two friends or celebrities going at it on twitter or facebook and watched on with equal levels of intrigue and disdain? The AQQA team discuss whether it's actually worth getting involved in onlin...

Does anything on screen make you emotional?

Greetings all and welcome to Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! Have we got a show for you today... Do you ever find yourself crying at the end of a sad film, a World Cup penalty shoot out or even Love Island? Perhaps seeing people overcome adversity or great hardship brings a joyful tear to your eye? The AQQA team explore these emotional reactions we occasionally have when watching particular things on TV, online or in the cinema. Chris tells us why Cinderella once set him off, Sar...

What do you do if you go on a 1st date and the other person turns up drunk?

Welcome to the first episode of Answerable Questions with Questionable Answers! We begin our journey by looking at the best ways of dealing with a first date who's turned up drunk for the occasion. Sarah admits that once upon a time she was the drunk person in this scenario. Chris talks us through a first date he once had with a woman who was off to court the following week. Needless to say there was no second date. If you want to get in touch then drop us an email at show@aqqapod.com and follow...

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