Should I Bother?

This week, we explore the foot-focused art of reflexology! Yet another dose of alternative therapy to try out for the pod.

The whole idea of “manipulating our chi” has come up in recent episodes - acupuncture, tai chi and cupping therapy - but we’ve never walked away feeling satisfied that it isn’t complete nonsense.

Maybe this would be the one to change that? 

We address the usual questions - what is reflexology, what can reflexology “treat” and is it just another waste of your precious time - and indulge in a session ourselves to decide if it’s something you should bother with.

So grab a cup of herbal tea, settle into your cozy armchair, and get ready to discover if reflexology is truly a game changer or just a cleverly marketed, chart-filled rabbit hole of deception.

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Prepare to have your minds blown by the mystical wonders of the universe! Or, most likely don’t prepare for that at all…

In this week's episode, we embark on a wild cosmic journey to unravel the enigmatic world of horoscopes. Complete nonsense? There’s a very strong possibility. But will your horoscope ever tell you that.. 

Between a lot of serious eye-rolling, we “scrutinize the stars” and discuss where this notion of astrology even came from and answer the big questions like, “Who are these Astrologers that walk among us, writing horoscopes for their local paper?”

We hope your headphones aren’t too big, because you’re gonna need to grab your skepticism hat for this one.

Tune in and let’s see if our destinies were written in the stars all along.

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This week we’re hitting the books every day and diving headfirst into the world of journaling, dissecting why it's apparently the secret sauce to mental health and self-improvement.

We’ve both journaled in the past, but using journaling prompts will be a new experience as we put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, if we're feeling fancy).

Oh, and calling all the big massive macho men out there! We also discuss how prompts might be the best thing for you when it comes to journaling, helping you to unleash your inner soft-hearted souls.

So, grab your journal (preferably one with a unicorn on the cover), roll your eyes with us, and discover why the journaling fad continues to grow year after year. Trust us, you'll leave this episode questioning everything, including why you're bothering to listen in the first place.

Journaling prompts, here we come!

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After 3 years of CrossFit, we’re finally taking the leap and attempting to qualify for an actual Crossfit Competition! Soon to be Fittest on Earth? Absolutely not. But we’re one step closer than we’ve ever been. 

If you’ve ever been interested in CrossFit, we’re taking this week’s episode to explain exactly what’s involved and how it convinced us to believe what we thought was unthinkable - that it’s possible to love going to the gym!

I can hear a distant voice in my head shouting, ‘LAME’ when I read that last sentence, but honestly, we’re still surprised by it.

So if you’re interested in starting, this episode covers everything - the session format, why the sport is for everyone (from kids to grandparents), if there are any dangers involved and how CrossFit can change your body.

For those that are already knee deep in burpees & box jumps but have always been considering competing, we’re also discussing “wod’s” involved to qualify for an official competition as we attempt to qualify for the Malaga Throwdown 2023. 

To see how that goes, keep an eye on our Instagram page (@shouldibotherpod) and watch out for Part 2 of this episode coming some time in July.

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Ever heard of Seneca or Marcus Aurelius or Ryan Holiday coming up in conversation? If so, you’ve probably been partially exposed to Stoic Philosophy. It’s very like that you zoned out during the conversation, but if not, you may have picked up some nuggets of wisdom.

In this episode, we’re looking into exactly what it means to be stoic. People have been claiming it’s “saved” or “changed” their lives and it’s definitely something you’ll hear CEOs and influencers mention. So is it worth jumping on this philosophical bandwagon?

We start from the beginning, discussing the origins and purpose of Stoicism. We mention a few stoic quotes written by the Stoic OGs. And we talk about how people use it in the modern day, including how it impacted us over 1 week of practicing it. So we’ve got all stoic bases covered.

Best case scenario - we have a free, low commitment, life-changing practice to add to our “feel good” arsenal. Worst case - we call it a load of sh**e but potentially grow a bit wiser. So what’s there to lose? 

Wondering if you should bother too? Well this “enlightening episode” may shift your opinion and maybe even, the way you view the world. 

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After 1 year of podcasting and 50+ episodes released, we’ve finally made an episode for those listeners who ask themselves, “Should I Bother starting a podcast?”

There’s a lot of misconceptions about starting one - needing special skills, or a lot of cash for example - but this episode is here to debunk all of that, providing practical insights for beginners and those who are just generally curious, or just down right nosey.

We cover a lot, from the reasons you should or shouldn’t start one to the potential costs and profits, including what’s even needed to reach the point of getting dem dolla bills.

We also break down the time commitment required - one of the main reasons most podcasters quit after 3 episodes -  to release a weekly 1 hour podcast and share our own experience with doing this consistently for 1 year now.

So if you've ever contemplated starting a podcast, or want to know more about everything behind the scenes, this episode should give you that insight.

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Have you ever considered learning to play the drums for the first time? It definitely looks cool, but is it practical to learn on your own? How hard is it? Would you be better off learning the guitar? Are lessons worth doing?

Well let’s drum up a bit of excitement for this week’s topic (eh?? Eh?) Because we cover all of those questions and more! 

We did one lesson in a music school to learn everything we could - from how to properly hold the drumsticks correctly to getting started with basic drumming techniques. We actually share clips from that lesson so you can hear exactly how far one lesson will advance your drumming skills.

And let me tell you now, it’s not fu**ing far enough! 

So whether you're interested in taking up drumming as a hobby or pursuing it more seriously, when it comes to drumming advice for beginners, this episode is like a broken drum .. you just can’t beat it! 

(We promise our humour is usually better than that very weak joke, but do expect to hear some questionable ones during our game of the week, “Badum bum sshhhhh” - sorry in advance!)

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Did you know, there’s over 600 million chess players worldwide?? Not sure how they count that. Maybe from the number of people playing chess online these days?

With that many chess players, that’s a LOT of people who think this something you should bother with. Sadly, we’re from the other school of thought - that this game is very boring and reserved for the nerds and old white men among us.

But don't take offence just yet. This podcast is always our excuse to challenge those preconceptions to see if there's any truth in them.

Starting from the absolute square one with the game, we're out to cover everything in this episode - the chess board setup, the various chess pieces, how the game even came about and if you should try getting lessons from someone who knows how to play.

Also discussed - the absolute state of popcorn that isn’t salted, taking the piss out of chess legends, and our game of the week: “Once U-Pawn A Time”.

So if you're at a bit of a "stalemate" (big fat pun intended there) on whether to try chess - or maybe thought you could be a prodigy from simply watching The Queen’s Gambit - listen in and we’ll give you an idea on whether this game is worth your time or not.

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The world’s original roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons hit the movies recently and after already seeing it in shows like Stranger Things and Community, we started to think this might be something you should bother trying! So we attended a local arcade hosting a “D&D” night to get our filthy quest on.

Knowing absolutely f**k all going in, we explored every aspect and discussed it in this episode - the process of creating a character, the very loose rules of the game (“so we can do anything and it isn’t played on a board?!?”) and did our best to understand the mechanics of a dice that has more than 6 faces.

Also discussed along our adventures: Vin Diesel’s appetite for D&D and Chris Pine’s punchable face, how a man ate underwear to beat a breathalyzer test, and our game of the week, “Dungeons & Paddywagons”!

So if you’re also curious about this role playing OG, join us for a candid, piss-take of a conversation about our first D&D experience, to decide if this “classic tabletop” is the one for you.

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One year and 50 episodes later, we’ve tried and tested some of the weirdest and most wonderful trends and hobbies out there, from Colonic Irrigation to the 5AM Club. But which of them are really worth your time and energy? And which should you definitely bother doing??

In this episode we reflect on the different hobbies and trends we’ve tried and reveal our top 5 picks, as well as discussing those you shouldn’t bother your arse with. 

Also to mark the occasion, we have not 1, but 2 games that we’ve made up from previous episodes, featuring “Phone Free? Ah that’s lousy referee!” and “Sunrise Harmonise”. Sounds like a load of sh*t? Well, that’s because it is. 

So listen in to hear what we recommend as the #1 trend or hobby you should definitely bother doing. 

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