Ginger Biscuit

We explore Elvis!

Hopefully this is the best episode yet! 

The ending was probably the best haha!

• Formula one
• Electronic sports cars
• The history of the automobile! 

Should you buy a sports car?! 

Hmm.. . difficult one. 

We have a light-hearted discussion about comets, asteroids, and meteorites.

The guest is Tuomas from Finland. 

In this episode, we explore the influence of the monarchy in society.

We look at recent criticisms of the mismanaged civil service whilst considering the role of the monarchy in land ownership.

We have a fiery debate and stand up for common the folk!

Sources referenced:

https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/sites/default/files/publications/IfG_staff_turnover_WEB.pdf

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/feb/10/how-the-queen-lobbied-for-changes-in-the-law-to-hide-her-wealth-podcast 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-55820178

We explore the food, sights, and people of Los Angeles.

Explore videos max did when he was there. 

They can be found on his Maximilian Magic YouTube channel!

Psychedelics became legal in parts of North America recently.

Psychedelics  can be used to cure certain mental health conditions. 

We ask, what are psychedelics?

What would a good trip be like?

What would a bad trip be like?

Should psychedelics be legal and what are the neurological effects of psychedelics?

For more information on mushrooms explore the work of Paul Edward Stamets, who is the Professor of Mushrooms mentioned at the beginning of the episode. 

We consider biological mechanisms and chat about unusual theories.

Sources: 

https://www.theguardian.com/profile/william-costa

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development-professionals-network/2013/jun/10/china-global-health-agenda

On this episode, we look at parallel universes.

We explore lots of concepts!

We look at:

• The definition of a parallel universe
• The origin of the concept of parallel universes 
• Time travel
• Convergent evolution and the laws of nature
• The Stanford prison experiment 
• Simulated reality
• Parallel universes in popular culture 
• Human nature and psychology 
• The shape of the universe
• Alien communication
• Evolutionary purpose  
• Doomsday and religion 
• Developmental biology
• The purpose of life
• The survival of the fittest 
• The origin of spirituality 
• String theory 
• Nuclear physics and quantum mechanics 
• Dark energy 
• The big bang
• Solar systems 
• The cyclical nature of the universe 
• Cosmic rulers 
• What is heaven?
• Wormholes
• Ethical questions and intelligent life 
• Free determinism  
• Reincarnation 
• Out of body experiences 
• Black swan events 

What a way to end the first year of the Ginger Biscuit podcast!

Merry Christmas y'all , whichever universe you may be in :)

On this episode, we explore the idea that aliens exist.

There have been reports that aliens have visited earth via UFOs.

We examine the stories that suggest aliens exist and question the probability of this phenomenon.

The guest on this episode is Tuomas from Finland!

In this episode, we examine the coronavirus. 

The pandemic has been the new story that no one saw coming. 

As a global health consultant, I discuss the pandemic with my friend Will, a Journalist living in South America. 

We explore:

•  The history of the virus 
•  The impact of the pandemic in October 2020
• What to expect in the future.