Apes on Tape

A thoughtful gift prompts deep discussion about childhood insecurities and overcoming them. From the flow state things that make you forget about time, to the pro’s and cons of being self employed vs having a job, we cover a lot of ground.

Finally, we talk about a heavy topic: assisted suicide. We share feelings and thoughts, showing that tough subjects can be handled with care.

Join us for a laid-back, insightful journey through life's big questions.

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But most importantly, love yourselves and each other ❤️ ✌️

A candid conversation about all the weird and wonderful things that being a paraplegic entails. We hope that hearing us laugh about it can help newly injured folk come to terms with their situation.

A conversation on honesty, relationships and distance. 

Benji talks about the joys of his recent holiday with his mum and girlfriend and the challenges of long distance relationships. 

Freddo talks of having the opposite experience when enveloped in a love bubble with his girlfriend.

We explore the nature of direct communication and ask why it can feel so uncomfortable sometimes, while remaining crucial for personal growth and resolving conflicts.

Is it better to be kind than to be right? How do we balance politeness with honesty, and when should we choose one over the other? 

These timeless questions form the crux of our discussion, infused with a blend of serious introspection and light hearted banter that characterises Apes on Tape conversations.

Pedaling dreams from Argentina to Alaska.

I was fortunate to recently meet Christian Hosking, who accomplished something truly extraordinary by cycling not only through the rugged terrains of Patagonia and the demanding Alaskan wilderness but also enduring a continuous mental trial.

Over 18 months, he cycled two continents. Each pedal seemed to bring new challenges and insights, which he shares with me over an informal chat.

His journey is fascinating and we go on to talk about some great coincidences involving him listening to the entire back catalogue of this podcast on his ride. 

Check out his YouTube channel : Kooks on Bikes

https://www.youtube.com/@chosking132

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Pete was there on the day of my Spinal Cord Injury, playing a pivotal role in the rescue mission after I snowboarded off a cliff. Now, in his second podcast visit, we catch up on life post-accident.

It's a down-to-earth conversation, full of real talk and reflections on where life has taken us since that fateful day. 

We share how the accident's ripples have affected us in different ways, discussing personal growth, unexpected challenges, and the twists and turns of life after such a life-changing event.

In this special in person episode, Benji shares how he met Roz, and Freddo shares how he met Cris, a pair of equally sweet stories of romance and love ❤️ We share how special the serendipitous journeys running in parallel have multiplied the joy for both of us.

We share the biggest lessons learned, highlights, lowlights and accomplishments from both of us.

We also end up in tears at the end when Benji reads a very emotional tribute to his friend Barbara who passed away last year.

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Love yourselves and each other! ❤️✌️

In today's conversation, Freddo chat’s with Tom Powell, a dedicated listener of the podcast, who recently reached out with a question about mushroom ceremonies. Little did we know, our connection would lead us to a story too incredible not to share.

Tom just happened to be there on the day when Freddo snowboarded off a cliff, resulting in a life-altering accident that left him paralysed from the waist down. 

During our conversation, Tom takes us back to that life-changing day, sharing details that even Freddo didn't know about. 

But it's not just about the accident; our discussion takes intriguing turns, with the bizarre revelation that NOT wearing a helmet that day, may have just saved Toms life, averting him from the perilous danger that lay ahead.

From the profound significance of gratitude, to the courage to open up about mental health struggles, this conversation started as a lighthearted exchange but ventured into deeper, more meaningful territory. 

Whether you're a longtime listener or new to our podcast, we're confident that you'll find something valuable in this episode.

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Until next time, love yourselves and each other ❤️ ✌️