Warning: the following episode discusses potentially triggering topics of grief and loss.

Losing someone sucks. We’re arguably not open enough about discussing feelings of grief, and reminiscing about people we no longer have around us. Chris and his mate Anna get into a raw and candid conversation about people they’ve lost that they miss.

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What’s a piece of life advice you’ve received that’s stuck with you? That’s what Chris and his friend Surakat delve into in this episode. They swap pieces of life advice they’ve read and been told by family members that have stayed with them, touching on topics such as empathy and hard work.

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What have you thanked someone for lately? We’re straight into the latest conversations pod, as Chris chats to his friend Mark about ways in which they’ve expressed their gratitude to people in their lives. From Mark writing a card to his Grandad expressing thanks for instilling positive values in him, to Chris buying a couple of mates a pint for sharing advice and lived experience on an issue he was dealing with, the guys discuss the importance of showing your appreciation for what others have done for them.

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Rummy; BlackJack; Uno. Card games are a fairly universal pastime. But what’s the best card game you’ve played? In this episode, Chris and his mate Katie trade answers as to what their favourites are, and reflect on how they can form the basis for socialising and friendships.

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How have you tackled an insecurity? A topic discussed by Chris and his friend Steve on the latest conversations pod. They chat about the impact that the death of Steve’s father had on him, leading to a lot of conspicuous consumption, and how Chris has dealt with his insecurity related to his hairline.

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When was the last time you were outside of your comfort zone? A topic discussed by Chris and his mate PJ on the latest conversations pod. PJ talks about trying stand-up comedy for the first time, while Chris delves into how a seemingly harmless bit of fun led to performing the Macarena in front of a massive crowd in Thailand. Plus, we hear some content from attendees at the first couple of conversation events.

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What were you like as a kid? A question that we don’t tend to ask much, but one that sparks an interesting and wide ranging conversation between Chris and his friend Bahar. Bahar shares how going through adversity made her a resilient kid, while both reflect on being curious and nerdy kids with a love for Pokémon. Plus, Chris reviews the first #conversationsweek campaign that took place earlier this month.

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What’s a memorable trip abroad you’ve been on? That’s the starting point for this episode’s conversation between Chris and his mate Stephen. From Stephen’s time exploring the USA, to Chris’ backpacking through Vietnam, they get into what makes travel special for them. They also reflect on the fact that travel was the starting point for their friendship, recalling how they met on a university trip to Amsterdam.

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What have you really enjoyed reading recently? That’s the starting point for this episode’s conversation between Chris and his friend Ashley. From swapping accounts of books that have piqued their interest lately, they get into chatting deeper about what reading brings them. Plus, we hear more details about the very first #conversationsweek, taking place 6th-12th May.

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Chris is joined by his mate Charliee to chat about hobbies. They each answer the question ‘what’s your favourite hobby?’ and talk sewing, photography, reading and board games. We also hear about Charliee’s experience reconnecting with an old friend, and a preview of the upcoming #conversationsweek campaign.