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Episode 77 – Mind the age gap

In this episode, Andy and Roger dive into the complex topic of age-gap relationships, exploring societal norms, legal boundaries, and cultural perceptions. They discuss controversial figures like Leonardo DiCaprio, who is known for dating younger women, and the implications of such relationships on public opinion. The conversation navigates through historical perspectives, power dynamics, and ethical considerations, questioning where society should draw the line between acceptable and exploitative relationships. They also touch on related subjects like autism representation in media, and humorous takes on popular culture references such as "Dating on the Spectrum" and "The Big Bang Theory." 

***Bonus***

Andy and Roger also discuss the cult phenomenon of auditing after discussing an update to Brendan Kavanagh’s Pionogate incident. Stay tuned to the end to see what all the fuss is about.

#DrKBoogieWoogie

#AgeGapRelationships 

#SocietalNorms 

#LegalBoundaries

#CulturalPerceptions 

#LeonardoDiCaprio

#CelineDion

#AutismRepresentation 

#DatingOnTheSpectrum 

#TheBigBangTheory 

#PowerDynamics 

#EthicalConsiderations 

#PopularCulture 

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Episode 74 – Screen time

In this episode, Andy and Roger discuss Jonathan Haidt’s latest book about the impact of screen devices on children. Andy and Roger discuss their own attitudes towards the topic, whether they believe this is a real risk for the next generation or whether this is just a moral panic. Andy and Roger also discuss differences in opinion about how to parent in the “real world” including the benefits of letting children take risks, and the stupidity (or laziness) of letting them take unnecessary risks. 

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#jonathanhaidt

#anxiouskids

#anxiousgeneration

#meta

#socialmedia

#asianparenting

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#youtube

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Episode 73 – Bad bosses

In this episode, Andy and Roger discuss what it takes to be a good boss. What is the right balance between pushing staff hard verses being kind and friendly, but also kind of weak. Andy and Roger discuss what Elon Musk and Steve Jobs have in common, and no, it is not their love of Android. Andy and Roger have some interesting differences of opinion they explore in depth in this week’s episode.

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#bekind

#elonmusk

#stevejobs

#tesla

#spacex

#auspol

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Episode 72 – Bad parents

In this episode, Andy and Roger discuss their views on parenting. Andy and Roger explore a series of parenting-puzzlers, including letting kids ride alone on a subway, monitoring kids’ social media accounts, the age kids should be allowed smartphones, spanking, what to do with a bad report card, ‘mental health days’, drinking beer and wine, and competitive sports. Andy and Roger also react to the news of the week, including the conclusion of the Bruce Lehrmann and Britney Higgins civil trial, and the unfortunate stabbing attack in Bondi Junction which has rattled many in Sydney. 

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#freerangekids

#theanxiousgeneration

#kidspot

#parentingstyles

#tigerparents

#auspol

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Episode 71 – Smokes on a plane

In this episode, Andy and Roger go back to the 90s and explore what used to be okay, including smoking on a plane. Topics covered include Nazis at football matches, the free Britney movement, Michael Jackson, the Smashing Pumpkins, forced affection from Pepé Le Pew, gender roles and more. Andy also finds a way to weave in a certain sex tape from a former Baywatch star.

#Smashingpumpkins

#MJ

#Baywatch

#Freebritney

#90sCon 

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#90sCon2024 

#90sTv 

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#90s 

#1990s

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Episode 69 – Crypto king

In this episode, Andy and Roger interview fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried from his prison cell - or at least they thought they would be until he cancelled at the last minute. Andy and Roger consider the ethics of stealing billions of dollars from investors and whether SBF is evil or not. They discuss effective altruism, the eerie similarities between SBF and Andy, and whether someone like SBF can really empathise with the rest of us.

#SBF

#Sambankmanfried

#FTX

#FTXScam 

#FTXUS 

#Binance

#bitcoin

#cryptocurrency

#blockchain

#effectivealtruism

#petersinger

#willmacaskill

#goinginfinate

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Episode 68 – The iliterati

In this episode, Andy and Roger take a look at their empty bookshelves and wonder what went wrong. They discuss the rise of audiobooks and how they consume information in this contemporary world where books are not what they once were. They discuss the best way to find new book leads, top tips to cry like a man and get in trouble when they again try to dissect the differences between men and women.

#dymocks

#audible

#podcasts

#fiction

#non-fiction

#hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy

#michaelpollan

#bryancaplan

#maxtegmark

#bordersbooks

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