Two unlikely friends since college give you their take on the world around us and bring to the table some hot topics for debate, with some special guests and fun along the way!

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In the final episode of the series, we are joined by special guests Sam and Martha from the band Rose who discuss how the entertainment industry needs to bounce back; with a podcast exclusive, they play out the series with their brand new single! As always, find out what Alex has chosen to talk about this week and see who is the better poet after Adam&#39;s Final Five challenge.

In the final episode of the series, we are joined by special guests Sam and Martha from the band Rose who discuss how the music industry needs to bounce back; with a podcast exclusive, they play out the series with their brand new single!

As always, find out what Alex has chosen to talk about this week and see who is the better poet after Adam's Final Five challenge.

Gigs, Theatres & Cinemas - Will They Survive?

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As the NHS celebrates their 72nd birthday, the health service remains under immense pressure saving lives against the Coronavirus. We look back at some personal experiences and discuss the current challenges the NHS face.As always, find out what &#39;Alex&#39;s Choice&#39; is this week and strap in to hear our embarrassing childhood memories!

As the NHS celebrates their 72nd birthday, the health service remains under immense pressure saving lives against the Coronavirus. We look back at some personal experiences and discuss the current challenges the NHS face. 

As always, find out what Alex's choice is this week and strap in to hear our embarrassing childhood memories.

The NHS - A National Treasure

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As the UK enters another week in lockdown, the high street shops are now re-opening and a level of normality is returning. We talk to Ciandra Birnbaum, fashion and travel influencer, to find out how the new retail world might look.Also, what will Alex discuss in his choice this week? And find out who has brushed shoulders with the most celebrities!

As the UK enters another week in lockdown, the high street shops are now re opening and a level of normality is returning. We talk to Ciandra Birnbaum, fashion and travel influencer, to find out how the new retail world might look.

What will Alex discuss in his choice this week, and find out who has brushed shoulders with the most celebrities!

A World of Fashion - The Influencer Take Over

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Sometimes it is nice to take a step back from what is happening in the world and just reminisce on old memories and funny stories. This week we throw away the script and just have a good old chat - something we are both looking forward to doing in person!Hear us relive our school memories, how we both managed to survive our final year in College and airport shenanigans.As always don&#39;t miss out on &#39;Alex&#39;s Choice&#39; and see what the new challenge is in the &#39;Final Five&#39;.

Sometimes it is nice to take a step back from what is happening in the world and just reminisce on old memories and funny stories. This week we throw away the script and just have a good old chat - something we are both looking forward to doing in person! 

Hear us relive our school memories, how we both managed to survive our final year in College and airport shenanigans.

As always don't miss out on Alex's Choice and see what the new challenge is in the Final Five.

Unscripted

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As Marcus Rashford instigates a Governmental &#39;U-turn&#39; on free school meals, we discuss a favourite topic of ours - food! With lockdown continuing, dining out seems something of the past and home baking is on the increase! We reminisce back to our school dinner days and look forward to being able to enjoy a pub lunch!Also, find out what weird and wonderful topic Alex brings to the table and see how well we know each other in the first &#39;Final Five&#39; quiz!

As Marcus Rashford instigates a Governmental 'U-turn' on free school meals, we discuss a favourite topic of ours - food! With lockdown continuing, dining out seems something of the past and home baking is on the increase! We reminisce back to our school dinner past and look forward to being able to enjoy a pub lunch! 

Find out what weird and wonderful topic Alex brings to the table and see how well we know each other in the first Final Five quiz!

Food - Fresh, Frozen or Expensive?

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With traditional summer holiday season upon us, the coronavirus pandemic has left holiday plans up in arms. Will we be able to go abroad? Will we be able to holiday nearer home? Might we have to scrap all vacation plans completely?We speak to British Airways employee Owen Lingard about what the aviation industry in particular is doing to cope and what they will have to do going forwards.Also hear the next topic of &#39;Alex&#39;s Choice&#39; and find out whether last week&#39;s &#39;Final Five&#39; meditation challenge was a success!

With traditional summer holiday season upon us, the coronavirus pandemic has left holiday plans up in arms. Will we be able to go abroad? Will we be able to holiday nearer home? Might we have to scrap all vacation plans completely? 

We speak to British Airways employee Owen Lingard about what the aviation industry in particular is doing to cope and what they will have to do going forwards.

Also hear the next topic of 'Alex's Choice' and find out whether last week's 'Final Five' meditation challenge was a success!

The Holiday Clash - Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

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After many tragic events, the world has united to stand up against racism. Over the past week, petitions, protests and media coverage has shown the desire for the equality balance to tip. This week we discuss how everybody can look to educate themselves further and we decipher some of the key messages.Also hear our moments of positivity and find out what this week&#39;s &#39;Final Five&#39; challenge entails.

After many tragic events, the world has united to stand up against racism. Over the past week, petitions, protests and media coverage has shown the desire to for the equality balance to tip. This week we discuss how everybody can look to educate themselves further and decipher some of key messages.
Hear our moments of positivity and find out what this weeks Final Five challenge entails.

Racism - A United World

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With the recent announcements of some sports being allowed to return in the coming weeks, is this the right decision while the general public are still being asked to remain two metres apart? What is the real reason that is fuelling this next step to return to sport - are teams being pushed because of TV deals?

With the recently announcements of some sports being allowed to return within the coming weeks, is this the right decision while the general public are still being asked to remain 2m apart? What is the real reason that is fuelling this decision to return to sport - are teams being pushed because of TV deals?

Should Sport Return?

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As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, teachers are being asked to go back to the classroom. Are they getting the recognition they deserve and is the Government really thinking about all of the risks?We are joined by our first guest, Martin, a secondary school teacher who gives us his perspective as a teacher in lockdown.We also discuss the ever-changing Dominic Cummings scandal, find out the second topic of Alex&#39;s Choice and the new Final Five challenge.

Are teachers getting the recognition they deserve and is the Government really thinking about all of the risks?

As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, teachers are being asked to go back to the classroom. Are they getting the recognition they deserve and is the Government really thinking about all of the risks?
We are joined by our first guest, Martin, a secondary school teacher who gives us his perspective as a teacher in lockdown.
We also discuss the ever-changing Dominic Cummings scandal, find out the second topic of Alex's Choice and the new Final Five challenge.

Teachers - The Unsung Heroes?

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With COVID-19 taking over the world, we discuss whether the UK Government is handling the pandemic...should we have gone into lockdown sooner and is there an end in site? In this pilot episode, join us for Alex&#39;s Choice and The Final Five.

With COVID-19 taking over the world, we discuss whether the UK Government is handling the pandemic...should we have gone into lockdown sooner and is there an end in site? 
In this pilot episode, join us for Alex's Choice and The Final Five.

COVID-19 Vs. The UK

Two unlikely friends since college give you their take on the world around us with some special guests and fun along the way!