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DBAD (Don't be a dickhead)

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DBAD is a social movement to help make the world a better place through reduced dickheadery. Season 2 has new shows released every Tuesday as we and the DBAD community shine a light on behaviours that have a negative effect on the world around us to increase self-awareness, tools and motivation to be the best version of ourselves.
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Episodes

17 - Dogs

Is Alex correct in her adamance that a dog can never be a dickhead? The team discuss the reckless adventures of wannabe stunt dogs and how Iain’s famous dog also stole from the homeless. John shares his scepticism on the motivation of our four-legged friends and postulates that maybe they domesticated humans? Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Join the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-1038336112...

May 19, 202022 minEp. 17

16 - Sleep

The DBAD community the team had plenty for Iain, Alex and John to get into on the topic of sleep dickheadery. Countering negative thoughts by imaging you are a duck, avoiding dormant farts, night terrors, talking in your sleep and dealing with earthquakes are amongst the issues tackled. Plus, we learn about how Iain is very good at regulating his body temperature and how kids are the ultimate sleep dickheads. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movem...

May 15, 202031 minEp. 16

15 – Siblings

In a warm and cuddly episode, the team discuss how sibling rivalry is a rite of passage. Iain and Alex share tales of dickheadery that only brothers and sisters would be allowed to get away with, including games inspired by Titanic and Wrath of Khan. John shares how as a 2-year old his vendetta got out of hand, plus we hear about the role nicknames for genitalia has in naming a younger sibling. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter ht...

May 12, 202021 minEp. 15

14 - Sexism

Is it sexist to call girls “guys”? Alex, Iain and John question just what the Oxford English dictionary are playing at with some of their synonyms, the acceptability of sexualising young men, and being such a mum vs dad dancing. Plus, Iain and John realise that they have unwittingly released potentially harmful sexism film material to over 3 million impressionable young males. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/...

May 08, 202015 minEp. 14

13 - Transport

Alex, Iain and John are talking planes, trains and tuk-tuks as they explore motion-based dickheadery. Taxi driver exchanges, pre-flight drinking and reclining seats are amongst the controversies supported as always by some surreal overshares and brave acts of sticking it to the man. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://w...

May 05, 202020 minEp. 13

12 - Environment

The team answer the call from all the scientists to work out how we can change our behaviour to save the planet. Giant solar sunshades, putting a blanket over Greenland, floating cities and a horrific idea about stitching cows together are all considered, though maybe simply not being a dickhead is more powerful than first thought? Iain, John and Alex discuss why aging men are such dickheads when it comes to Greta Thunberg. In a special feature a disco makes a surprise appearance. Enjoy what you...

May 01, 202021 minEp. 12

11 – Bystanders

John shares how he and his brother chased down a gunman as a lead into a discussion around the bystander effect and why it is important to reducing dickheardery. The team discuss feedback that perhaps the DBAD movement is already influence people’s behaviours through some cold, hard personal reflection. Like what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-10383361125116...

Apr 28, 202016 minEp. 11

10 – Neighbours

The team debate dickheadery nominated from the community such as noisy song skippers and sunny day mowers. Alex questions everything she believed about windchimes, Iain evicts a surreal night visitor and John introduces us to his childhood nemesis: psycho spade man. Enjoy what you hear? Please subscribe, rate and review. Thank you. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://www.instagram.com...

Apr 24, 202021 minEp. 10

9 - Food

Poor manners, over seasoning, Brad Pitt imitators and stray pubes are all on the menu as Alex, Iain and John discuss how we all improve our behaviours when it comes to all things food. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dbad_uk...

Apr 21, 202024 minEp. 9

8 – Words & phrases

Iain, John and new co-presenter Alex delve into dickheadery surrounding malapropisms and other incorrect use of words and phrases. The discussion is packed with content of things that infuriate the DBAD community along with several surreal stories along the way. To cut a long story short, one of them has a happy ending. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dbad_uk...

Apr 17, 202033 minEp. 8

7 - Illness

Iain shares a story of delirious public affection to strangers who nursed him back to health before spitting vile about the curse of the nit merry-go-round. John declares his perfect health before contradicting himself with several examples of his harrowing experiences will illness. Spoiler: getting ill doesn’t make you a dickhead, though hopefully in the future we’ll be more mindful of not spreading it! Take care everyone. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook h...

Apr 14, 202020 minEp. 7

6 - Work

Bad smells, drunken behaviour and evaluating weekends are amongst the workplace dickheadery that Iain and John explore in this episode. Plus, Iain uses mushroom preparation in defence of what John perceives to be teaspoon-related crimes. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dbad_uk...

Apr 10, 202025 minEp. 6

5 - Mistakes

When does a mistake become dickheadery? Iain poses a big question with his tale of broadcasting an 11-year old’s confinement to a child’s swing. What do you think? #dickhead or #dickheadiain? Plus, John shares his approach to self-therapy for his expensive and excruciatingly unprofessional mistakes! Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Dont-be-a-dickhead-103833611251169 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dbad_uk...

Apr 07, 202017 minEp. 5

4 - Drunk

What type of drunk are you? Iain and John overshare their misdemeanours with drunken dickheadery. We discuss the difference between Hemingway, Mary Poppins, The Nutty Professor and the dastardly Mr Hyde. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk

Apr 03, 202025 minEp. 4

3 - Kids online

In this episode John and Iain get down with the kids as they discuss how parents and carers can reduce their dickheadery when it comes to let younger ones loose on the internet to wade through all of the unfiltered shit on YouTube. This is particularly pertinent during the Covid-19 lockdown as kids are left to their own devices where they are subjected to the risk of online grooming, yet we still find time to learn about Iain’s dog masseuse tips. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter...

Mar 31, 202027 minEp. 3

2 - Relationships

John and Iain are on dangerous ground as they consider crimes of dickheadery they’ve committed in their relationships as a basis for supporting everyone get through the Covid -19 lockdown happy and healthy. Warning: this episode contains discussion around coercive control and relationship abuse that some listeners might find distressing, whilst hopefully some could find it helpful. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk...

Mar 27, 202028 minEp. 2

1 - Covidickheads

As the nation adapts to the Covid-19 pandemic, John and Iain reflect on the actions of Covidiots and what we can do to stop ourselves succumbing to our Covidickhead urges. Plus we discuss what makes for a superb example of dickheadery. Disclaimer: we’ve subsequently realised that Iain’s kitchen roll advice would be bad for your plumbing. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk

Mar 24, 202020 minEp. 1

0 - What is a dickhead?

John and Iain explain the principles of the DBAD movement, swap stories and discuss what a dickhead and dickheadery mean to them. Recorded in the UK midst lockdown of the Covid-10 pandemic. Follow the DBAD Movement: Twitter https://twitter.com/dbad_uk

Mar 24, 202015 min
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