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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast69: Minecraft Corruption, A Staying Relevant Pair and Meeting The ParentsIn a messy episode created last minute, Rook joins Aidan for a chilled-out conversation about their lives. Their discussion spans topics including their relationships, personal friendships, broken servers on Minecraft and their experiences meeting their partners' parents!2025-07-1149 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast68: Enlightenment and Laughter Three Years Later!Three years ago, on the 1st of July, a small idea in the minds of two bored teenagers in the midst of lockdown came to life in the form of a podcast. That is when E&L was born. Back then, Aidan and Sharkey never believed the podcast would even work, let alone help to create a community and bring people together. We have made endless memories and friendships that are stronger than ever. This is not the end yet, only the beginning! We love you all!We are so grateful for everyone who...2025-07-042h 31
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast67: D&D, A Healthy Love and Terrifying ButterfliesIn this episode, Aidan shows up at Sharkey's house unannounced, and they start recording spontaneously. While catching you up on their lives since they last spoke, they talk about college life, their new relationships and how Sharkey is doing on their catch-up of Doctor Who!2025-06-2751 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast66: Madness, Memories and Loads Of LaughterIn this episode, Sharkey, Aidan, Elliot and Sky are together for a group episode... (Rook was unfortunately ill on this filming day). This episode is really relaxed as we catch up with our team, who are talking about our 50th episode celebrations, feelings towards incoming exams and a lot more!2025-06-2050 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast65: Sky's Story- Life Of A CODAIn this episode, we finally complete our team's "Story" episodes by having Sky sit down with Aidan to share their experiences all about living and growing up as a Child Of Deaf Adult (CODA). This conversation explores personal challenges, their own experiences and grievances about how the world isn't efficiently catering for the deaf community. Here they also share their love for people like Rose Ailying Ellis, who have been staple points in the last few years for raising awareness for the deaf community in ways of their role in Eastenders as Frankie Lewis, their role in Doctor Who...2025-06-1359 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast64: Breakups, Crushes and Expectations In Relationships (Ft Lottie)In this episode, Aidan is joined by our next guest host... Lottie!! They speak about Lottie's chosen topic—expectations in relationships. They also discuss other topics that fall under this umbrella, such as breakups, heterosexual/homosexual relationships, and more.2025-06-0644 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast63: Music Theory- Sky's ChoiceIn this episode, Sky and Rook are combining GCSE Music Revision and a really interesting podcast idea. This episode is Sky's choice, trying to connect five songs through musical techniques. This idea was created from listening to the Add to Playlist podcast! The different types of music in this episode are so cool! A completely new type of episode this week!Copyright issues led to Aidan and Elliot having small roles in this episode, replacing the music.The songs included in this episode:"Jonny B Goode" by Chuck Berry"Hévenu Shalom Aléchem" by...2025-05-3028 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast62: New Musicals, Price Of Theatre and Two Theatre LoversIn this episode, Aidan and Sky are filming at their drama school building so beware of the singing in the background!! They are talking all things musicals in this episode, doing a deep dive into 'SuperYou!', 'Grease', 'Why Am I So Single?' and many other great shows!! 2025-05-2337 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The PodcastBonus Episode: Mental Health Awareness WeekIn our first ever bonus episode, we are dedicating it to Mental Health Awareness Week, Aidan and Hannah are joined by two last minute guests, our very own Sharkey and.... A NEW VOICE ALISON!!! Here they discussed their own experiences, gave advice and tried in their own chaotic ways to break the stigma over mental health💚💚💚2025-05-1653 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast61: Therapy, Rehearsals And A Duet ShowIn this episode, we follow Aidan and Sky through their last rehearsal and show day for their duet show. Here we follow them through rehearsals and the show by clips recorded in real life outside of the usual recording space. This allows you to have a little insight into their lives and the things they love to do. However it does come with the challenge of facing the fear of social anxiety by talking into their phone in public! 2025-05-0932 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast60: Food Issues, Strange Marriages and Pregnancy Cravings (AITA)In this episode, Aidan, Elliot and Sky sit down to discuss Elliot's final three picks of the Am I The Asshole stories. This is the third part of this series of AITA episodes where they had too much to talk about so it was split from two episodes into three. Here they talk about people's pregnancy cravings and they affected a families dinners AND if parents should be willing to cook seperate meal for their children. 2025-05-0234 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast59: Wedding Invites, Friendly Jokes and A Name Change Dilemma (AITA)In this episode, Aidan and Elliot are joined by Sky to start Elliot's picks for Am I The Arsehole stories. However, we have had to split this episode into two episodes as Elliot chose excellent stories that were spoken about for two long periods.Here they talk about whether or not people should be forced to invite strangers to their wedding, how far jokes can go before being mean and if someone should feel bad for changing their name due to their parents' bad decisions. 2025-04-2527 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast58: Lost I love yous, Jealousy and Crushes (AITA)In this episode, Aidan and Elliot team up for a fun episode based around the popular sub reddit Am I The Arsehole.They discuss scenarios all the way from jealous crushes to angry parents on the night shift!2025-04-1833 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast57: This Is Why Adolescence Should Be Remembered (Ft Hannah)In the final episode of the 'Adolescence' miniseries, we experience a blockbuster finale that centers on the show's last two episodes of the show. They react to two moments from the show: a highlight reel of episode three's tense moments and the final scene of the last episode. By the end, as Stephen Graham breaks down in Jamie's room, Aidan and Hannah are emotional wrecks, illustrating how impactful and moving the story of this show is. Episode Three follows Jamie's session with the therapist, Briony. Throughout the session, Jamie reacts with anger and sorrow throughout. This is until he accidentally...2025-04-111h 26Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast56: This Is Why We Should Remember The Victim (Ft Hannah)In the second episode of our Adolescence Trilogy, Aidan and Hannah are discussing episodes one and two of the show. Here they discuss the heartbreaking performances shown by Jamie, his family and especially his classmates, as well as how each episode shows a different perspective of Katie's death.
Episode one focuses on the process of the arrest and questioning of Jamie Miller, while episode two focuses on Jamie and Katie's school so we get to see the reactions of their friends and classmates.2025-04-0445 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast55: This Is Why Adolescence Is So Important In 2025 (Ft Hannah)In this episode, Hannah joins Aidan for a three-part miniseries based on the limited series that has hit the world by storm this year. They discuss the show's effects on them and why it is so important to talk about in 2025. Aidan's dad also sits down for a short chat about why the show is so important to him as a father of two teenagers.
'Adolescence' is a Netflix show written by Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne about how when their 13-year-old son is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl, the Miller family's world is turned upside down.2025-03-2828 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast54: Crisis Situation, Emotional Friends and The Choir Days (Ft Hannah)In this episode, Aidan is joined by guest host Hannah! They reminisce about their friendship, discussing their time in choir together, their trip to the Royal Albert Hall, and all the ups and downs they experienced in a theatrical friend group. They also talk about their love for the music recently released by up-and-coming singer-songwriter Freya Iris.2025-03-2131 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast53: Reflection, A Cool Guy and The Importance On Speaking OutIn this episode, Aidan begins to reflect on the significance of expressing one's feelings, especially in a world where open conversation is becoming less normalised. While discussing this, he shares his coping mechanisms, which include music, podcasts, and television shows. Remember, try and see yourself a little more like your loved ones do- they don't love you without reason. He also emphasises how vital it is to have someone who truly understands you, is so crucial to self-love.2025-03-141h 00Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast52: MT Geeks, Questionable Singing and A Green Witch (Wicked Review Pt 2)This is the ultimate experience for musical theatre enthusiasts! Both Aidan and Sky are massive theatre fans who have been eagerly anticipating this film for years!They now have the chance to discuss their views on the music, the casting choices, the choreography, the designs, and much more! I'll allow you to discover what those views were.Later, they are also joined by Rook, who is not a theatre kid, so it is very interesting to see his more humorous reactions to the film.2025-03-0741 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast51: The Truth, A Catch-Up and A Honest View Of The FutureToday Aidan is joined by Sky and Rook to catch up with them to discuss their GCSE experience. This also leads to the most important episode of 2025- Aidan and Sharkey have decided it is time to discuss the real reasons behind people's departure from the podcast over the last few years. This is all achieved through light-hearted humour and respectful choices of words.2025-02-2838 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast50: Sharkey's Story: The Ongoing Journey To Self-IdentityHow else could we celebrate the 50th Episode Milestone, than with another instalment of our specialist episodes!! This episode focuses on Sharkey one of our founders. Sharkey's identity has gone on a long journey since they met Aidan. They are a passionate member of the LGBTQIA+ Community. In this episode, Aidan puts Sharkey in the hot seat as he interviews them all about how they have changed as a person and what positive impacts they have experienced since they came out as non-binary (they/he). This episode was created to show our viewers that everyone deserves to be loved...2025-02-2125 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast49: Wicked Spoiler Filled Review (Pt 1)In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey discuss their thoughts and feelings about the Wicked Movie. They were lucky enough to see the film together, so they will use their shared experience to influence their conversation. They discuss casting choices, their rankings of the soundtrack and opinions on characters.2025-02-1433 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast48: Gavin, Stacey... and The Doctor?!In this episode, Aidan opens up about his connection to 'Gavin and Stacey' and 'Doctor Who'. These two shows have been coping mechanisms for him when he experiences low days, so now that Christmas has passed, he decides to discuss 'Joy To The World' and 'Gavin and Stacey: The Finale' and how much they mean to him.2025-02-0735 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast47: Comfort Shows, A Ginger and A SharkAidan goes full interviewer mode in this episode where he is joined by both Elliot and Sharkey. These two have never been in the same episode before but they are very alike. They get into many conversations about Christmas films, comfort shows as well as their journey of discovery when it comes to their gender identity. Don't worry with one extra co-host it only means one thing... even more tangents!!2025-01-3128 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast46: That Christmas, Two Monologuers and Old TalesElliot joins Aidan for a little catch-up after not seeing each other in a few months. They discuss both Christmas and their memories together as well as aspirations for the future.2025-01-2434 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The PodcastWelcome To Enlightenment and LaughterCo-founders, Aidan and Sharkey give an insight into our little podcast and how there is something here for everyone!
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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast45: Reconnecting, Book Worms and Opposites AttractingElliot is back on the pod for the first time in ages and through a long raw conversation with Aidan, they both begin to realise the magic of the podcast. Their bond thrives despite not talking in a while due to college and secondary school. They discuss a plethora of topics including Christmas plans (this was filmed at the beginning of December), how Elliot is copying with GCSE year as well as their shared love of books/reading.2025-01-1732 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast44: Past, Present and Future! Happy New Year!Happy New Year! Here's to 2025! Our co-creators Aidan and Sharkey look back on the last year and discuss BTS and podcast life over the previous year. They are not afraid to look back at darker times while celebrating brighter moments. They begin to look forward to the plans yet to come.2025-01-0123 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast43: Christmas Plans, Present Problems and Strong OpinionsMerry Christmas From Everyone Here At Enlightenment and Laughter!
Aidan and Sharkey sit down to discuss their favourite day of the year! They'll discuss Christmas movies, and songs alongside their own Christmas day plans. However, it is not only the present they look into, as they reminisce on past Christmases, their traditions and memories.2024-12-2538 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast42: Rook, Elliot and Sky's Journey Through Year 11In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey help catch you up on how Elliot, Rook and Sky are dealing with GCSE year! And you'll quickly find out that there are more negatives than positives2024-11-2919 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast41: Aidan's Journey Into College LifeIn this episode, Aidan takes the hot seat, which turns into a hilarious moment when Sharkey becomes our solo host. Aidan opens up about the intensity of MT College, his body issues, and dealing with his ASD during the change. But in true Aidan and Sharkey style, we get lost in multiple hilarious tangents!2024-11-2225 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast40: Sharkey's Journey Into College LifeIn this episode, Sharkey is in the hot seat when it comes to how their life has changed since starting college. They discuss new teachers, making new friends and how college differs from high school. But Aidan and Sharkey are involved so... YES! Of course, there will be tangents!!2024-11-1530 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast39: The Pride Of Britain EpisodeIn this episode, Aidan is flying solo in our first attempt at a solo podcast. He gets to talk about the inspiring winners of the 'The Pride Of Britain Awards' 2024 and what they have been recognised for. The awards stand for the same values as E&L and the incredible winners showcase the pure joy people need in their lives. Aidan also has the opportunity to discuss the inspiring work of the 'Remember Rufus' charity run by Ceri Amphlett and Billy Key who lost their son tragically but were lucky enough to have a couple of days with him to...2024-11-081h 08
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast38: The 'Rose' DuologueIn the newest episode, it's an episode from the archives in the form of the duologue that Aidan and Sharkey performed on Zoom back at the beginning of the podcast. It's a scene from the 2005 revival of Doctor Who with The Doctor (Christopher Eccleson) and Rose (Billie Piper) but Aidan was able to re-edit the audio clip and remove the zoom delay! So now the scene flows better!
This is the beginning of a new idea being brought to the podcast through the use of the acting passion shared by a couple of the podcast members, so some of the...2024-08-0904 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast37: Rook's Story: The Truth Of PaganismThe return of the specialist episodes leads to the reveal of the final member to complete the E&L team... Rook!
Rook loves producing music (he actually created the newest variant of the intro music) and he is passionate about his faith which is Norse Paganism. He is also related to Elliot and has a close relationship with Sky so he has connections to half of the podcast team already.
He leads us through his religion and shows the lessons of this faith that are relevant to anyone (regardless of religious beliefs) hoping to live a better, more positive life.2024-07-261h 19Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast36: Doctor Who 'The Legend Of Ruby Sunday' Aidan's Live ReactionIn this episode, Doctor Who lover Aidan records his live and real reactions to his first time watching the 1st half of the Two-Part finale "The Legend Of Ruby Sunday". Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to show the visuals from the episode but the audio can be heard throughout the episode to keep you all up to date where in the episode we are. This is only the beginning of the Doctor Who content on the podcast.2024-07-1946 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast35: Rude Friends, Internet Subscriptions and Baby Names (AITA? Pt 3)Sharkey and Aidan are more delusional than ever in the third part of AITA. "Am I The Asshole?" is a trend on Reddit where people write in their stories where they want to know if they were in the wrong, and this gives a perfect moment for Aidan and Sharkey to give their unwanted opinions on each unique situation!
In this episode of AITA, they discuss foster kid bullies, a mother who changed her mind on baby names which her child now hates and sharing sanitary products. 2024-07-1221 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast34: Cleaning Schedules, Thank You's and MC Servers (AITA? Pt 2)Aidan and Sharkey are back with part two of the AITA series. This is a trend on Reddit where people write in their stories where they want to know if they were in the wrong, and this gives a perfect moment for Aidan and Sharkey to give their unwanted opinions on each unique situation!
In this episode of AITA, Sharkey and Aidan discuss spoiled brat siblings, arguments between friends about a partner joining a Minecraft server as well as mental health conditions.2024-07-0525 minEnlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast33: Tinder Relationships, Disappointed Parents and Parties (AITA? Pt 1)Aidan and Sharkey have begun a new series for the podcast- Am I The Asshole?
This is a trend on Reddit where people write in their stories where they want to know if they were in the wrong, and this gives a perfect moment for Aidan and Sharkey to give their unwanted opinions on each unique situation!
In this edition of AITA, they give their opinions on a controlled marriage, roommate wars and a person with disappointed parents.2024-06-2823 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast32: Sherlock, Fictional Ships and AITAAidan and Sharkey are back together causing chaos! Part 2 of the introduction episode continues the theme of many, many tangents giving an insight to what they want the podcast to look like in the future. They also open up about a situation (an anonymous person) that almost tore their friendship apart forever!2024-06-2131 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast31: New Beginnings, Fan-Fiction and The FutureAidan and Sharkey are back together causing chaos! They reveal some of the changes happening during the new era of the podcast as well as catching you back up on what's been happening in their lives. All while both embracing the tangents they end up on including AI, Fan-Fiction and even Harry Potter!2024-06-1433 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast30: Good Luck It's Exam Time!A huge good luck to all students taking their GCSE's and A-Levels! You'll all do great! Our account will fall silent over the next month or so as almost half of our staff are participating in their own exams!
So good luck! You'll smash it 2024-05-0800 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast29: Covid 19, The Lockdowns and The Non-Believers*VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED*
In this episode, Aidan, Elliot and Sky have come together to talk about one of the biggest events to occur during their lives... The Covid-19 Pandemic. They discuss many of the hardships from home learning, the spike in mental health conditions, The NHS, and the non-believers. They also react to a clip of the medical drama 'Grey's Anatomy' of a patient who refuses the idea of Covid and eventually dies.2024-04-1926 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast28: Season Two- FinaleHi there, it's finally the finale of Season Two of "Enlightenment and Laughter". We've come a long way since the start of Season Two; we've gained six more members, we've started uploading YouTube videos and so much more. So we sit down and discuss what we've achieved this Season and the whole podcast.2024-02-0708 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast27: Regenerations, Sonic Screwdrivers and 60 Years Of Time and SpaceIn this episode, Aidan and Sky sit down to discuss their shared love of Doctor Who and the 60th Anniversary Event that happened last November. They discuss everything from their favourite Doctor, companion, and season to their theories for the future!2024-01-271h 11
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast26: Self-Harm Myths, Experiences and Televised AwarenessIn this episode Elliot is joined by Aidan to discuss the serious topic of Self-Harm Awareness. They talk about reasons why people self-harm, they break myths about the topics, share personal details about their lives, as well as reacting to a clip of a Self-Harm story-line from Hollyoaks.
Some websites that we recommend for help:
LifeSIGNS
Childline
Beat
Samaritans
Harmless
Helpful telephone numbers include:
ChildLine – 0800 1111
Samaritans – 116 123
Family Lives – 0808 800 2222
Young Minds – 0808 802 5544 (Parents Helpline); text YM to 85258 (young people)
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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast25: Footballs, Musicals and Good Old TellyIn this episode Aidan and Sky, try a new podcast format for a one of episode. They sit down and chat about a multitude of topics like the stress of homework, football, music and celebrities in the media. All topics chose by Sky and Aidan because to have a chill episode and talk about things they truly care about. This light-hearted episode is a nice break from the more serious, darker tone of the rest of the season.Check out the Youtube channel!2024-01-0749 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast24: Celebrating The Festive Season of 2023Merry Christmas from everyone at Enlightenment and Laughter, a few of our team members got together to create a mini episode to share some festive spirit and share our favourite Christmas songs with you all. And as our present to you all, you get to hear some sneak peaks of our episode topics for the FINAL EPISODES OF SEASON 2!
We also are lucky enough to have some incredibly talented artists and photographers in our team so we decided to share some of Sharkey's, Ace's, Sky's and Erin's pieces!
Have a wonderful New Year! We can't...2023-12-2502 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast23: Sexism, Stereotypes and The HeForShe CampaignIn this episode, Aidan is joined by Elliot and new member Sky. They sit and discuss the topic of Sexism as it's a dangerously common problem raising in our society. People always use stereotypes, even without realising. We discuss ways we conform or break those stereotypes as well as reacting to Emma Watson's HeForShe Campaign Speech.2023-09-2039 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast22: Anxiety, Panic Attacks and Effects CausedIn this episode, Aidan and Elliot sit down and talk about their personal experiences and the wider impacts of Anxiety on people's lives. They talk about the different extremes of anxiety and how it's not always as simple and obvious as people believe it to be.
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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast21: Rose's Story- Sad Truths Behind Sexual AssaultIn this specialist episode, we introduce you to one of our new members of our staff... Rose. She has very bravely opens up about her personal experience of Sexual Assault. Her and Aidan sit down and discuss this topic and get deep and personal. We discuss it from the perspective of both men and women. Please speak out if you have experienced anything like this because it's not right and we need to help prevent this from happening to others.
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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast20: Elliot's Story- My LGBTQIA+ MadnessIn this one off special, we focus in on one of our team members lives, Elliot. Elliot is a Pansexual, Non-Binary person who has a passion and love for their community (LGBTQIA+ Community). So as their specialist episode they chose to speak about their experiences with the LGBTQIA+2023-05-211h 52
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast19: Depression, Low Mood and Chandler BingIn this episode, Evan & Aidan sit down together and discuss the serious topic of Depression. They talk about their own stories, the facts and famous stories from many different celebrities. 2023-04-2627 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast18: Rape, Sexual Assault and The Dark TruthIn this episode, Aidan and Sharkey talk about the very sensitive topic of sexual assault and rape. Luckily for our two hosts they've never experienced these horrible circumstances. But unfortunately Approximately 85,000 women and 12,000 men (aged 16 – 59) experience rape, attempted rape or sexual assault by penetration in England and Wales alone every year; that's roughly 11 of the most serious sexual offences (of adults alone) every hour.
If you have experienced sexual assault, attempted rape or rape, places you can get help include:
a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery
a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women's Aid, Victim Support, The Su...2023-02-0118 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast17: Aidan's Story- The Truth Behind The Smiles*Disclaimer Talks About Depression, Self Harm, Suicide and More*Hi. I'm Aidan and if it weren't for my best friend I would be dead. I am and have been secretly struggling in an ongoing battle with depression. In November 2022, I experienced a mental breakdown, where I started to self-harm and have suicidal thoughts. They weren't a new thing either, I've been feeling these feelings for years. I just kept quiet and let them build up over the years. Until... BANG! It all explodes and leaves me drowning in those emotions. It got harder and harder to cope with. Until i...2023-01-251h 00
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast16: Bullies, Hatred and ViolenceIn this very topic sensitive episode, Aidan and Sharkey dive into the hard topic of bullying. Both Aidan and Sharkey have unfortunately have experienced bullying in different ways so it's harder to talk freely for them in this episode. So they decided to slightly go into their own experiences while also explore the hard hitting, eye opening and shocking stories from others as well as looking at which helplines are out there for people to get help!2023-01-1815 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast15: Panic Attacks, Physical Signs and The Overwhelming FeelingIn this episode, Aidan and Sharkey dive deep into this hard hitting topic- Panic Attacks. They both share personal stories about their own experiences with panicking and having panic attacks.2023-01-1112 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast14: Best Friend Quiz, Future Plans and A Seasonal Teaser (S2 Starts Here)So Aidan and Sharkey are back for Season 2 and they finally decided to let you guys know a little more about themselves. In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey open up a bit to be able to be vulnerable to hopefully make it easier for you guys, the listeners, to relate to them. 2023-01-0415 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast13: Memories, Festive Traditions and The Big Day (Christmas 2022)IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY!!!!!!
This festive episode sees Aidan and Sharkey sit down, chat and reminis about their favourite moments of Season One and talk about their favourite Christmas traditions and memories to celebrate the festive season!2022-12-2517 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast12: Find Your Security Network Friends, Family and Loved Ones (Season One Finale)IT'S THE SEASON FINALE!!!!!! WE ALL DID IT! TO CELEBRATE WE BROUGHT IN THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF GUEST STARS THAT WE COULD!Hope you all enjoy it! Tune in January 4th for SEASON 2!!2022-10-2615 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast11: Being Popular, Avoiding Bullies and Changing Status (Ft Phoebe, Lucy, Shane and Charlie)In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey were joined by not ONE not Two but FOUR guests. Phoebe, Lucy, Shane and Charlie who join them to talk about the different stages/levels of popularity and the affects of popularity.2022-10-1914 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast10: Social Media, Mental Health and The Negative Effects (Ft Phoebe)In this episode, Aidan and Sharkey are joined by their friend Phoebe. They explore some ways that social media has a negative affects of Social Media.2022-10-1220 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast9: Obesity, Body Image and Self Love (Ft Shane and Lucy)In todays episode, it's a topic close to Aidan's heart and he is co-hosting with two honorary hosts Shane and Lucy because for this episode only Sharkey couldn't be there to film due to scheduling conflicts. So the three children dig into the deep ideas and beliefs when it comes to weight loss and gaining weight.2022-10-0516 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast8: Fears, Violence and The Dangers Of The World (Ft Amelia and Eloise)In todays episode, Aidan and Sharkey are joined by their younger sisters Amelia and Eloise (A.K.A The Gremlins). This episode is shorter and 100x more chaotic but what do you expect when you have two pairs of siblings working together.2022-09-2807 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast7: Judgement, Differences and Being UniqueIn this chaotic episode, Aidan and Sharkey dig into this idea of different being bad for society and they debunk that theory. And throught out the episode Charlie pops up a few times when the two teens needed history help. Well you'll see!2022-09-2113 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast6: Coming Out Stories, Gender Identities and The Abortion Laws (Ft Alex)In this weeks episode, Aidan is a SOLO HOST! Yes exactly Aidan is hosting alone and that might not make sense but Aidan is hosting solo because Sharkey is a guest! Along with their boyfriend, Alex. They explain the their experiences as part of the LGBTQIA+ Community. They explain the best and worst moments of the experiences.2022-09-1417 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast5: Lockdowns, Isolation and Copying Mechanisms (Ft Charlie)Aidan and Sharkey are back with episode 4 of the podcast and are joined by a special guest, Charlie! Yes, people might say it's not the best episode, but with their busy lives, they have tried their hardest to pull together the best episodes they can for episodes 2, 3, and 4. They talk about all the struggles and changes in the world that happened throughout the years of COVID-19.2022-09-0712 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast4: Strereotypes, Secrets and The TruthAidan and Sharkey are back for episode 3. And in this episode the teens are chatting about the crushing issue of Stereotypes. And list some celebrities who have broke stereotypes and then Aidan goes a little deeper into the affects of Stereotypes.2022-08-3120 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast3: Fake Friends, Bullying and Self Respect (Ft Charlie)Aidan and Sharkey are back for episode 2. And yes they have been away for a while but that's only because they were not in the country, both Aidan and Sharkey were on holiday. Aidan was in Turkey and Sharkey was in Wales. But now they are back and speaking on a topic close to Aidan's heart because it's Friends and Snakes. People might say it's not the best episode but with the busyness of their lives they have tried there hardest to pull together the best episodes they can for episode 2,3 and 4.2022-08-1710 min
Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast2: Exam Pressure, Stressful Students and TeachersIn this episode, Aidan and Sharkey sit down and discuss the multitude of pressures revolving around school, including exams, teachers, homework and especially CHILDREN.
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Enlightenment and Laughter: The Podcast1: Welcome To The Madhouse! (Season One Introduction)This is the introduction to the podcast: Enlightenment and Laughter.
Meet Aidan and Sharkey, two teenagers to spread awareness of important topics.
Hear all about their goals and what's in store next!2022-07-0102 min
At Your ServiceAT YOUR SERVICE - 24 APRIL 2022As soon as the severity of the Russian attacks on Ukraine was known, at the end of February this year, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool launched its #liverpool4ukraine fundraising appeal. To date (end April) it has already raised well over £100,000.00 through individual donations, and scores of fundraising events.
It also inspired a group of people from the Liverpool Archdiocese to actually take a consignment of aid to the Polish/Ukraine border, where they handed it over to Bishop Gregory Komar in the Diocese of Sambir-Drohobych in the Lviv region. When the volunteer drivers saw the need...2022-04-2429 min
The European Heart Journal – Case Reports PodcastDr Aswin Babu discusses 'Heterotopic caval valve implantation for the management of severe tricuspid regurgitation: a case series' by Aidan Sharkey et al.
In this episode, Dr Aswin Babu discusses key points from a recent case report published in EHJ – Case Reports.
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The Flipped PodcastFlipped Podcast #4: Niamh SharkeyWelcome to the fourth episode of Flipped. We're delighted to present to you an interview with Niamh Sharkey, author, illustrator, current Laureate na nÓg and creator of the new Disney show Henry Hugglemonster. Enjoy.
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Podcast Contents
00:01 - Intro
01:28 - Early beginnings and stealing library cards
03:58 - Keeping Sketchbooks
05:30 - Australia, Tazmania + the first book
08:05 - Giant Turnip and Niamh's Process
10:00 - Ravenous Beast
11:30 - Animated Series - Henry Hugglemonster
16:30 - Thinking about your audience
17:20 - Spirit of the book
19:00 - Art Direction for Hugglemonsters
23:20 - L...2013-05-0133 min