Pandemic Pints

Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how cross-cultural small talk works (or doesn’t). This topic was a listener suggestion - thanks Rob! Let us know if you have a topic you’d like us to discuss.

We address, among other things; our go-to small talk topics, our lack of interest in sparking up conversations with strangers, poker nights, lost connections: Zane, how to listen, and our planned Instagram giveaway!

Are you a small talker? What fruit are you - Peach/Coconut/Banana!? Have a read of this article that Rob sent us: https://hbr.org/2014/05/one-reason-cross-cultural-small-talk-is-so-tricky

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – http://mcgargles.com/

JP – https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/

Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints

Join us for today’s episode as we discuss relationships during the pandemic.

All our relationships are strained during these times; family, friendships and professional relationships.

We discuss, among other things; strains on relationships, benefits of lockdown on relationships, shocking figures on domestic violence, how to maintain friendships, and how we look at our relationships going forward.

How are your relationships holding up? Have you made any new bonds? Any tips to share - Let us know your thoughts!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – https://dotbrew.ie/

JP – https://blackdonkeybeer.com/& https://kinnegarbrewing.ie/

Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints

Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how social interactions have changed during the pandemic.  

Let’s be honest, it’s getting a little awkward out there!  

We discuss, among other things; How venturing outside the house has become a military-like operation (mask; check, gloves; check, hand sanitizer; check), The stress of going outside, The tension in the air, The end of the handshake and How we are becoming hypochondriacs.   

Let us know your thoughts on how things have changed (or not) for you when venturing out!  

Beers in this episode:  

Kieran - https://www.eightdegrees.ie/

JP – https://wicklowwolf.com/ 

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandemicpints/

Join us for today’s episode as we discuss roles and responsibilities of the media during the pandemic.

It’s more important than ever that we stay informed as to what is going on in our world. The media have a responsibility to provide clear, concise and accurate information. But we all know this is not always the case in the era of “Fake News”.

We discuss, among other things; the role of the media, our addiction to and distain for news and how to source reliable information. As well as some of the positive impacts media can have, such as the newly launched #backingbusiness campaign promoted here in Ireland by Virgin Media - Shop local where possible!

Where do you get your information these days? Have you questioned the source? Is Actual News too difficult to decipher from Fake News? Let us know your thoughts!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran & JP – https://www.killarneybrewing.com/

Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints

Join us for today’s episode as we discuss the seemingly unstoppable rise of big business during the pandemic. While we do our best to support small businesses they are still struggling to stay afloat at a time of huge financial losses for them. The big corporations have the staying power with the financial resources to ride out a lot of the challenges that the small businesses struggle with.  

We discuss our own spending habits and share some thoughts on what the future holds for businesses out there.

We encourage all our listeners to shop local and support your local businesses, where possible, during these hard times and give them a shout out in the comments below (youtube/instagram)!

If you are a small business, get in touch! Let us know how you are doing. We will help spread the word on what you are doing to deliver to your customers in these unprecedented times.

Beers in this episode:  

Kieran – https://www.irishtownbrewing.com/ 

JP - https://www.carlowbrewing.com/  

Follow us on Instagram: @pandemicpints

Join us as we discuss how we are maintaining our mental health during these extraordinary times. 

In this weeks episode we discuss our mental health struggles during the lockdown. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Be careful and take some time to yourself during these extraordinary times. If you have been affected by any of the issues we discuss in this episode here are some great, free to use, organisations that can help you - never, ever, be afraid to reach out.  

The Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/  

Pieta: https://www.pieta.ie/  

Some phenomenal beers in this episode! Grab them if you can:

Kieran - https://yellowbellybeer.ie/

JP - https://www.carlowbrewing.com/

What are you doing to stay in shape during the pandemic? How do you keep motivated? Have you completed the 5k challenge? If you are like us, you are struggling with maintaining your physical activity while staying at home. Join us as we discuss our challenges, diet, motivation and goals. Follow us on Instagram @pandemicpints for all the latest and to get in touch. You can also email [email protected]

Huge thanks to the team at Rye River Brewing for supplying us with some beers for this weeks episode. Treat yourself to some of their delights - you will NOT be disappointed! 

Website: https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/

Where to pick up some beers: https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/stockists-for-mcgargles/

Thousands of people have died from the pandemic. Many more are fighting the disease. Millions have lost their jobs. Billions are confined to the homes, or at least living in some form of lock-down. 

Are there positives to spending this much time at home? Sure! Join us as we delve in to some of the positives we have identified from our new found isolation. 

What are some of the positives you have found in your life? Let us know! 

New Logo design by Stuart over at https://www.colemancontent.com/

In recent weeks it seems a new type of person has emerged to annoy everyone; the Pandemic Denier. Bringing the same ignorance that the anti vaxxers and climate change deniers brought before them, they have come out of the woodwork to protest their right to get sick and spread disease. Who are these people? Why do they hold these beliefs? What can we do about them? And what is their impact on the rest of us? 

Join us as we discuss working in the midst of a global pandemic. What does work look like now? What are the challenges? Are there opportunities to be gained from this? What does the future of work look like?