Conspiracy theories are all the rage at the moment - is Paul McCartney really dead? Who is Lil Miquela? I explore this and more as these are very fascinating to me (even if I don't always believe them!). Which ones are your favourites? Be sure to let me know on Twitter or Facebook @amytalkspodcast. Links mentioned in the show: - Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/3rd-grader-born-without-hands-adds-another-national-award-for-penmanship-to-her-trophy-case/ - Shane Dawson Conspiracy video playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbwR_uHhiI0&list=PLDs0tNoNYTz2e3dax_MtldWVf_7XrX6ij Follow the show on social media! http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcast https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Talks-1427656434010172/ "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Having worked at ITN for over 35 years, ITV News’ current Europe Editor has certainly experienced a lot in the name of news journalism. I quiz him about taking his entire family abroad, reporting on the election of Nelson Mandela and the internet’s fascination with his eyebrows. Links mentioned in the show: – Good news … Continue reading #6: About Being A Broadcast Journalist (Interview with ITV News’ Europe Editor, James Mates) →

Having worked at ITN for over 35 years, ITV News' current Europe Editor has certainly experienced a lot in the name of news journalism. I quiz him about taking his entire family abroad, reporting on the election of Nelson Mandela and everyone's fascination with his eyebrows. Links mentioned in the show: - Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/airline-is-protecting-hawaiian-coral-reefs-by-giving-free-non-toxic-sunscreen-to-tourists/ - 6 People with The Most Amazing Eyebrows (via Buzzfeed) - https://www.buzzfeed.com/brimfulofashah/6-people-with-the-most-amazing-eyebrows-988s?utm_term=.dpm7EBJOM#.tloLkYV5X - James on Twitter - https://twitter.com/jamesmatesitv Follow the show on social media! http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcast https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Talks-1427656434010172/ "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Artist Hann Fernee is known for her drawings on Instagram, but where does she get her inspiration for chibi drawings that get her noticed by her favourite people? She speaks to me about this and more, including what it’s like to be on Catfish: The TV Show’s fan special, showcasing her art and her interview with … Continue reading #5: About Drawing Celebrities (Interview with Chibi Village artist Hann Fernee) →

Artist Hann Fernee is known for her drawings on Instagram, but where does she get her inspiration for chibi drawings that get her noticed by her favourite people? She speaks to me about this and more, including what it's like to be on Catfish: The TV Show's fan special, showcasing her art and her interview with Max Joseph and Nev Schulman. Links mentioned in the show: - Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-supermarket-chain-to-ban-the-use-of-palm-oil-from-its-line-of-branded-products/ - Hann on Instagram - https://instagram.com/chibivilageartist - Chibi Village on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ChibiVillage - Chibi Village on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chibivillage/ Follow the show on social media! http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcast https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Talks-1427656434010172/ "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mental health is a big awareness topic at the moment, as more and more people come forward with their stories of how it has affected them or someone they know. As a behavioural health practitioner of more than 20 years, Kristin Walker knows all about how mental illnesses can shape someone’s future. She created a … Continue reading #4: About Mental Health Awareness (Interview with Kristin Walker) →

Mental health is a big awareness topic at the moment, as more and more people come forward with their stories of how it has affected them or someone they know. As a behavioural health practitioner of more than 20 years, Kristin Walker knows all about how mental illnesses can shape someone’s future. She created a … Continue reading #4: About Mental Health Awareness (Interview with Kristin Walker) →

Mental health is a big awareness topic at the moment, as more and more people come forward with their stories of how it has affected them or someone they know. As a behavioural health practitioner of more than 20 years, Kristin Walker knows all about how mental illnesses can shape someone's future. She created a podcast network of people who suffer from different conditions and discusses with me how addiction to technology can be damaging to people's mental health. Links I mentioned in the show: - Good news story (from the Good News Network) - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/recovering-addict-gives-free-gym-memberships-to-those-who-want-to-stay-sober/ - Kristin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MHNRNetwork - The Mental Health News Radio Network on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MentalHealthNewsRadioNetwork/ Follow the show on social media! http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcast https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Talks-1427656434010172/ "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

It’s been reported a lot in the media about Cambridge Analytica stealing Facebook users’ data, so I analyse this and what impact this could have for Facebook and other social media sites as people decide whether to keep their accounts. I also explore what data is exposed when you sign up for a Facebook account, … Continue reading #3: About #DeleteFacebook →

It's been reported a lot in the media about Cambridge Analytica stealing Facebook users' data, so I analyse this and what impact this could have for Facebook and other social media sites as people decide whether to keep their accounts. I also explore what data is exposed when you sign up for a Facebook account, as well as a nice good news story about a 13-year-old boy and people coming to the rescue of his museum. Links I mentioned in the show: - Good News Story (from the Good News Network): https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/strangers-rally-around-13-year-old-whose-rock-museum-was-robbed/ - ITV Tonight Experiment: https://www.facebook.com/tonight.itv/videos/1964671703561426/ - '9 Benefits of a Social Media Detox' (from Lifehack): https://www.lifehack.org/483829/9-positive-benefits-of-a-social-media-detox Follow the show on social media! http://twitter.com/amytalkspodcast https://www.facebook.com/Amy-Talks-1427656434010172/ "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/