The guys start today's episode with the news out of Australia about the COVID vaccine returning positive HIV tests in Australia, and briefly discuss the landscape of the UK for the next few weeks/months regarding C19 and the Brexit transition. After that, Joe talks about the growing pains of younger years, then the guys move on to the questions for this week, including navigating dating with children and how a lady should solve a particular dilemma she's having with her boyfriend...and more! Come kick it!

Today's episode kicks off with a congratulatory message to Joe re. passing his theory test! The guys then go on to speak about the news of the negative reaction experienced by some volunteers who took the COVID-19 vaccine (11:49), and then go on to talk about a statement made by a model who says "should women only date wealthy?" Joe questions whether there's such thing as a "talking stage" (41:00) and then the ball rolls on to talking about a number of other topics in today's episode! Rest In Peace messages go out to Dame Barbara Windsor and Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr, and they discuss a very intriguing question from a married couple, as well as the question of "can you be friends with your ex?"

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Off the back of Episode 24, here's a bite size episode with the results of the dichotomy quiz mentioned in Ep 24. Once again, it's important to stress that all these tests are not an accurate indicator of the thing they are testing for, and if you are genuinely interested in the results for any test you take, you should always seek a professional opinion. Enjoy! https://dichotomytests.com/test.html?id=0

After an unplanned week off, Joe and Ren dust off the mics and see if the time off has rusted their podding abilities! They start with the Christmas talk and some memories of growing up, then go on to talk about the COVID vaccine and how there isn't enough information on the virus to start talking about a vaccine.  Today's episode takes on a much more light hearted tone compared to previous episodes, as the guys say a resounding  "Thank You" to everyone who had the Lost Words Podcast in their Spotify Wrapped, and to everyone who listens both here and overseas. Much more is covered, and a quiz may be being released later this week...

This week the guys start off talking about the unfortunate but expected reaction to the Christmas Sainsburys commercial "Gravy Song", referencing what was said on a previous episode with Argos. (6:02) and in world news, Joe leads with the Prime Minister defending the Home Secretary after allegations of bullying (18:02) and questions how to navigate bullying in the workplace. They then discuss the government pulling funding for anti bullying programs in schools (34:58) and their education in school on the topic. International Men's Day is briefly discussed (46:08) On to the questions and funnies, Ren and Joe talk about the perception that men who game can't be good lovers (49:44) then address a question about how men feel about body hair on women (56:55) the body shaming double standard (1:05:37) and finally end with a quiz on adult attachment styles.

(1:12:30) Come kick it with us! #TLWPod

Here's a link to the attachment styles quiz - https://www.attachmentproject.com/attachment-style-quiz/

This week's episode starts with the UK Government releasing the report on black people, racism and human rights, and then the guys go on to talk about the COVID vaccine rumoured to be ready for January, and people's apprehensions based on Thalidomide. On experimental medication, they briefly revisit the idea of a male contraceptive and their personal stances on it. They talk about a man taking his wife's surname after marriage, and Ren answers a question about his upbringing and experiences with racial identity. They also discuss how they think women feel when men cry, amongst other things...If you want to read the government report, it can be found here - https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/3376/documents/32359/default/ #TLWPod

No news is sometimes good news, and this week the guys have no news to discuss. But for the last episode of Black History Month (UK) Joe starts with a brief history of Notting Hill Carnival and some of the memories from the event (9:35) and the guys nominate Diane Abbott and John Jones for their final high profile black figures for the month. Ren takes it a step further by shouting out black friends and family and impactful people from his life, and then they move on to the Q & A's and the funnies...starting with a personality disorder quiz where we get to know a bit more about Ren! (31:38) After that, they go fully into the questions (1:10:11) including their biggest fears, favourite halloween movies, which of the Seven Deadly Sins Joe is (1:18:31) and more! Come kick it! #TLWPodcast

Personality Disorder Test can be found here at - http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv

Today starts off on a sombre note as the guys discuss the government decision not to feed school children during the school holidays (6:00) and then go on to talk about the escalating violence in Nigeria. Ren brings awareness to the landslide in Viet Nam, and then for the penultimate time this month, the black excellence section (24:30) On to the funnies, the guys discuss things you can't say to your girl,  (38:51) and end up in a long discussion about the morality of keeping your exes nudes, favourite intimate acts that don't revolve around sex, and many more things!

Today's episode starts with the guys discussing, once again, the new COVID restrictions imposed on the UK/London (we have to use our platform responsibly) and how the government's proposals will have Londoners out of pocket. They also highlight the recent protests against SARS in Nigeria (18:55) before moving on to Black Excellence, which is the theme for black history month. (27:00) After celebrating black heroes and their achievements, Joe and Ren move on to a packed Q&A session (48:15) where they discuss forgiveness and growth, how to navigate telling your partner the things you're in to sexually, being in love with more than one person, and much more as per! Come kick it! #EndSARS #CongoIsBleeding #TLWPod