Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast

Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast

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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast episodes

  • 56: This Is Why We Should Remember The Victim (Ft Hannah)
    In the second episode of our Adolescence Trilogy, Aidan and Hannah are discussing episodes one and two of the show. Here they discuss the heartbreaking performances shown by Jamie, his family and especially his classmates, as well as how each episode shows a different perspective of Katie's death.
    Episode one focuses on the process of the arrest and questioning of Jamie Miller, while episode two focuses on Jamie and Katie's school so we get to see the reactions of their friends and classmates.
    46 min
  • 55: This Is Why Adolescence Is So Important In 2025 (Ft Hannah)
    In this episode, Hannah joins Aidan for a three-part miniseries based on the limited series that has hit the world by storm this year. They discuss the show's effects on them and why it is so important to talk about in 2025. Aidan's dad also sits down for a short chat about why the show is so important to him as a father of two teenagers.
    'Adolescence' is a Netflix show written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne about how when their 13-year-old son is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl, the Miller family's world is turned upside down.
    29 min
  • 54: Crisis Situation, Emotional Friends and The Choir Days (Ft Hannah)
    In this episode, Aidan is joined by guest host Hannah! They reminisce about their friendship, discussing their time in choir together, their trip to the Royal Albert Hall, and all the ups and downs they experienced in a theatrical friend group. They also talk about their love for the music recently released by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Freya Iris.
    32 min
  • 53: Reflection, A Cool Guy and The Importance On Speaking Out

    In this episode, Aidan begins to reflect on the significance of expressing one's feelings, especially in a world where open conversation is becoming less normalised. While discussing this, he shares his coping mechanisms, which include music, podcasts, and television shows. Remember, try and see yourself a little more like your loved ones do- they don't love you without reason. He also emphasises how vital it is to have someone who truly understands you, is so crucial to self-love.

    1 hr 1 min
  • 52: MT Geeks, Questionable Singing and A Green Witch (Wicked Review Pt 2)

    This is the ultimate experience for musical theatre enthusiasts! Both Aidan and Sky are massive theatre fans who have been eagerly anticipating this film for years!

    They now have the chance to discuss their views on the music, the casting choices, the choreography, the designs, and much more! I'll allow you to discover what those views were.

    Later, they are also joined by Rook, who is not a theatre kid, so it is very interesting to see his more humorous reactions to the film.

    42 min
  • 51: The Truth, A Catch-Up and A Honest View Of The Future

    Today Aidan is joined by Sky and Rook to catch up with them to discuss their GCSE experience. This also leads to the most important episode of 2025- Aidan and Sharkey have decided it is time to discuss the real reasons behind people's departure from the podcast over the last few years. This is all achieved through light-hearted humour and respectful choices of words.

    39 min
  • 50: Sharkey's Story: The Ongoing Journey To Self-Identity

    How else could we celebrate the 50th Episode Milestone, than with another instalment of our specialist episodes!! This episode focuses on Sharkey one of our founders. Sharkey's identity has gone on a long journey since they met Aidan. They are a passionate member of the LGBTQIA+ Community. In this episode, Aidan puts Sharkey in the hot seat as he interviews them all about how they have changed as a person and what positive impacts they have experienced since they came out as non-binary (they/he). This episode was created to show our viewers that everyone deserves to be loved and how it's ok to be the true you because the real people in your life will love you no matter what.


    26 min
  • 49: Wicked Spoiler Filled Review (Pt 1)

    In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey discuss their thoughts and feelings about the Wicked Movie. They were lucky enough to see the film together, so they will use their shared experience to influence their conversation. They discuss casting choices, their rankings of the soundtrack and opinions on characters.

    34 min
  • 48: Gavin, Stacey... and The Doctor?!

    In this episode, Aidan opens up about his connection to 'Gavin and Stacey' and 'Doctor Who'. These two shows have been coping mechanisms for him when he experiences low days, so now that Christmas has passed, he decides to discuss 'Joy To The World' and 'Gavin and Stacey: The Finale' and how much they mean to him.

    36 min
  • 47: Comfort Shows, A Ginger and A Shark

    Aidan goes full interviewer mode in this episode where he is joined by both Elliot and Sharkey. These two have never been in the same episode before but they are very alike. They get into many conversations about Christmas films, comfort shows as well as their journey of discovery when it comes to their gender identity. Don't worry with one extra co-host it only means one thing... even more tangents!!

    29 min

About Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast

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Welcome to Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast! Join us weekly as five teenagers navigate through life, aiming to bring a touch of joy to people's lives. Each episode is a rollercoaster of emotions and is full of laughter-filled moments, so sit back, relax, and enjoy a good old laugh. We try to share our love with everyone!