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Humans Exhaust MeEmbracing the WooPaul has been to a day rave and is now fully back in it. Will he become a DJ now? Who knows but find out about his rebirthing story as he embraces the woo.Phylecia acknowledges she lives an alternative lifestyle and is often questioned about it before people give up through lack of understanding.2025-07-2339 min
Humans Exhaust MePaul goes MAGAPaul has taken his son to his first gig - it's a big one. We discuss stadium etiquette and whether Guns n' Roses still cut it.What was your first concert? Paul and Phylecia discuss theirs.In war news, America has entered the chat. Will 45-47 get the Nobel Peace Prize? Maybe he should - the frustration is real. What if the current shenanigans end with peace? There's frustration from the president and Paul is feeling the realness of the language. Is Paul all in? Can he be saved? Does he need saving?...2025-06-2538 min
Humans Exhaust MeRaining missilesThe world is hot as hell. Nowhere more so than the Middle East as we see yet another ramp up of hostile activity, this time a full on conflict between Israel and Iran. It's crazy to think how we got here and how it's just one more act in a decade of violence.Phylecia updates us on stateside activity and Paul discusses a new podcast about Russia attacking the UK.Fun and games, folks, fun and games.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind...2025-06-1836 min
Humans Exhaust MeMake it go viralPaul and Phylecia discuss the UK's new defense strategy and the recruitment of youth into the armed forces - how will the marketing go and why will we need so many support roles?Paul is going viral on TikTok - he's so famous now - and we learn more about the UK's population response to the news there may be some pew pew boom times ahead.One thing we want to go viral is our new conspiracy theories. Listen in to find out what they are.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate...2025-06-0436 min
Humans Exhaust MeSmug AFPaul was off being an influencer last week - he looks so pretty. In fact Paul and Phylecia have swapped roles in life.Subsequently there's stuff to catch up on:The death of Pope FrancisDisney cultureThe Spanish/Portuguese black outFor everyone that questioned the importance of being prepared, Paul in particular is smug AF. We're way ahead of you. Here's the UK government's page - because you know they will say they told you to get ready: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/And for our US listeners: https...2025-04-3038 min
Humans Exhaust MeMisinformationShout out to all the haters of the show - WE LOVE YOU!Phylecia shares some personal news you don't need to know, but maybe you do.SKS (Sir Keir Starmer) is basically telling the UK to get ready. Meanwhile, the US is now voting with Russia, Belarus and North Korea at the UN. Strange times.We discuss how some changes that we're seeing are actually born from earlier times, but now you know about it, and how suddenly when changes affect certain populations, suddenly it becomes a problem.2025-02-2640 min
Humans Exhaust MeUSA Season 47Paul is watching the US from afar and is not liking this season. He hopes next season has better script writers, possibly bringing back Bobby Ewing from the shower.Phylecia fills us in on all the action from Project 2025 via a list, because that's the only way to get through it.Is El Salvador the new Rwanda? Find out on Humans Exhaust Me.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2025-02-0535 min
Humans Exhaust MeThe end of K-POP? Advice for 2025 Part 1There's a developing story, just as we are recording. But, by the time you listen to this, the drama of a declaration of martial law in South Korea is pretty much over. Still, it got us thinking about the impact on the world, and Phylecia has a thought about K-POP that could leave you reeling.Paul is at risk of entering full on prepper mode, so what do we do about all of this?Phylecia comes to the rescue with some advice for the first few weeks of 2025.Support the show at https...2024-12-0438 min
Humans Exhaust MeAdvice for the KidsLook, we've lived many years now. We're at least half way through life and we've survived so far. We've made mistakes so you don't have to. Listen to Uncle Paul and Auntie Phylecia as we share pearls of wisdom. It turns out we're quite wise.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-11-2045 min
Humans Exhaust MePre-election SpecialPaul's been to Miami - such a flex. He provides some insight into what he sees as the pre-election atmosphere from an outsider perspective. Phylecia has received her huge ballot paper - she talks through how it works and what the next couple of weeks hold.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-10-2338 min
Humans Exhaust MeEating cats & dogsApparently they are eating the cats, eating the dogs. Which, at first, seems funny, but when you look at where this racist trope comes from, it's a constant theme in the American immigration story. We look into where this comes from and what it says about the US election.Humans Exhaust Me moments this week feature the grifting from the paranormal. And we talk exploding pagers, after Phylecia explains what a pager is.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-09-1838 min
Humans Exhaust MeBroPaul's been on vacation and he's come back full of the bros. Both his and Phylecia's Human's Exhaust Me moment come from bros so we dedicate this episode to them because they are precious.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-08-2835 min
Humans Exhaust MeBreakingWe say au revoir to Paris 2024 and share a couple of memories from the games.In particular, Phylecia asks WTF happened at the Breaking competition and what is Australia going to do about it?We look forward to what LA 2028 has to offer and the various games around that. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-08-1438 min
Humans Exhaust MeAssassination AttemptJust when you think the US can't get any weirder, let's throw in an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Paul has entered the TikTok analysis and shares with Phylecia, who has avoided it at all costs. Nonetheless, she has some interesting thoughts.We also discuss the RNC - a new experience for Paul who tries to work out why each state feels the need to flex as they announce their votes (very Eurovision).Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-07-1741 min
Humans Exhaust MeSCOTUSThe UK General Election is finally here. Will the polls be accurate? We discuss some of the likely scenarios and some of the potential surprises.*WATCH OUT FOR US DOING A LIVE ANALYSIS SHOW ON FRIDAY 5 JULY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL*SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) has issued several rulings. What do these mean for US citizens and the future of the country?Biden is perceived to have performed poorly in the first US Presidential debate. But did he really and could he be replaced? Phylecia has expert analysis....2024-07-0440 min
Humans Exhaust MeFascists & HereticsWe're back after a few weeks hiatus (because, you know, life), which was probably at the wrong time given the amount of election stuff happening.Paul is worried about the increasingly mainstream right-wing populist noise and the potential for it to turn in to votes. As the campaign starts to reach its climax, events are starting to get wild.Even though Phylecia is playing with wild animals in Canada, she's still got her finger on the pulse of the US political shifting plates, again towards the right, as views and legislation starts to really get...2024-06-2634 min
Humans Exhaust MeSororitiesUK Election news update: Sunak wants to send kids to war.US Trial news: 45 may be convicted.What he needs is a sorority. In this episode, Phylecia talks through what a sorority is and why sisters are denouncing them and their activities.What has this got to do with worshipping your husband like a god?Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-05-2933 min
Humans Exhaust MeElection calledRishi Sunak has called a general election for the UK on 4 July 2024. Join us on this special episode, as we start to cover the first UK general election since this show started.We look at the optics of the announcement and discuss the process of UK elections. This is just a lay person's interpretation of what's about to happen, but Paul is excited nonetheless.Discover just how much Phylecia knows about British politics.For UK and qualifying Irish and Commonwealth citizens:Register to vote: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote2024-05-2241 min
Humans Exhaust MePoop TransfersPaul made Phylecia watch Finland's Eurovision entry before the show. She was not prepared.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nidDtyS0Wo The 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest turned out to be a bit of a Euroshambles in the end with boycotts, disqualification, booing and a suggestion of dodgy televoting. This modern day propaganda technique is having an impact on culture and audiences across the divide. Can we escape it? Probably not. We discuss what's happening in the Republic of Georgia and many examples of governments wanting to prevent 'foreign...2024-05-1534 min
Humans Exhaust MeRap BattlesUK Labour's victory in the local elections pretty much guarantees there's no general election any time soon.We get a HEM bookclub update from Phylecia on the new cold wars at play and learn more about what's happening that we don't know about. We also worry that Phylecia is being sucked into a deep hole from which she will not emerge.What's this got to do with rap? Again, it's down to Phylecia to explain.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2024-05-0832 min
Humans Exhaust MeHow to buy votesThe Irish are trying to send migrants back to the UK. Rishi is playing games with the electorate: will he or won't he call an election for July? Hurry up, Rishi, Paul is waiting!Phylecia is a bookworm and is scaring herself with knowledge about official secrets and what we're not being told - step away from the conspiracy theories!What are nefarious state actors doing to sow seeds of discontent? What has this got to do with elections and is the Biden campaign really getting OnlyFans creators to endorse the President?Folks...2024-05-0135 min
Humans Exhaust MeTikTok BanPaul's been away being an influencer. We discuss age difference in the approach.Hair update: Paul is definitely going to buy a silk bonnet, but shock news from Phylecia.And, with an impending ban on TikTok in the US, we discuss the impact on people's lives and livelihoods.**PLEASE NOMINATE US FOR A PODCAST AWARD**It would mean the world to us to win a Quill Podcast Award. But we need your nominations. Please could you take 2 minutes to nominate us for the following categories:2024-04-2532 min
Humans Exhaust MeWhat is enough?This may be Paul's last episode as his health app suggests he may die soon.Iran fires drones and missiles at Israel and the world watches live as it unfolds. Except Phylecia who was unaware. We comments on Iran's strategy.Phylecia was at a travel conference and learned much about travel influencers and whether they are able to generate the income they need for their lifestyle. We ask: what is enough?**PLEASE NOMINATE US FOR A PODCAST AWARD**It would mean the world to us to win a Quill Podcast Award...2024-04-1744 min
Humans Exhaust MeTwo KatesSorry, y'all, Paul went to see Phylecia in Arizona and we didn't record a show - we were having too much fun! We hadn't seen each other in four years. While over in the US, Paul forced Phylecia and her husband to watch the State of the Union address and the Republican rebuttal - quite the experience for all concerned. Katie Britt, the chosen rebutter, used all her acting skills from her kitchen table - it's not gone down well. She's possibly going to disappear.Talking of disappearing Kates, the Princess of Wales...2024-03-1435 min
Humans Exhaust MePrepper TikTokTrump is a dead cert for the GOP nomination - but what happens if the other candidates drop out and he then goes to jail?The British are being told to get ready for war, and they need to find 45,000 people to sign up to fight.The British are timing their fights with the Houthis to coincide with bad news from the UK Government.It's 1939.Find out what Paul's doing to prepare and why Phylecia is insisting on a safe word.A LikeMind Media production2024-01-2434 min
Humans Exhaust Me2023 Bingo Card ReviewWith all the disease, scandal, genocide and general scandal, it's time to wish you a very Happy New Year for 2024!If this show has taught us anything, it's that 2024 will be exactly the same as previous years. Expectations are low, although Phylecia is finally emerging from her Covid isolationist policy this year so there's that to look forward to.This time last year, we created a bingo card for our predictions. How did we do? Find out in this episode as well as catching up on what happened over the Christmas period.2024-01-0337 min
Humans Exhaust MeAre you lonely or just lazy?Boris Johnson considered a special operation in the Netherlands to grab vaccines. Perhaps the UK government is about to invade Rwanda to secure the safety of the country. It's not like Britain has ever colonised a country before.Phylecia has beef with the big franchise owner fully utilising their intellectual property. Is nostalgia and reinventing existing content just lazy? Is it a reflection of society that simply can't get off the couch? We discuss.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production2023-12-0529 min
Humans Exhaust MeWar with GreecePhylecia does not open the news so it's up to Paul to relay what's happening. There's a new virus around, an old one rebranded, just like Gen Z and the nineties.We talk about how world leaders are petty little children fighting about who owns what and whether someone is going to give their toys back. The UK is probably going to war with Greece as a result.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.f...A LikeMind Media production2023-11-2824 min
Humans Exhaust MeChild-free QuestionsPaul needs to get a few things off his chest. He just sounds old. Phylecia is still hip and happening.In this episode we discuss being childless and how people feel it is acceptable to ask certain questions of other adults capable of making life decisions. How do you navigate dating when you don't want kids? Do you put it in your profile?Links: Sold a Story podcastA LikeMind Media production2023-11-0837 min
Humans Exhaust MePlaylists of Your LifeWhile the war in Israel-Gaza intensifies, and while the many other conflicts that are now not being mentioned wage on for the many millions of suffering people caught up in them, we simply want to create a distraction with this episode.Acknowledging the privilege that comes with being able to do this, this episode is meant as light relief.Phylecia set a task to create a playlist of 21 songs that tell a story of your life. That was the only rule. Paul and Phylecia interpret this differently but the playlists are intriguing. In the podcast...2023-10-1843 min
Humans Exhaust MePoliticiansPaul is in Massachusetts while Phylecia is in California - and yet Paul has not made the effort to go visit Phylecia, even though they are now in the same country.Paul finds Trader Joes and marvels at the organic hipster nature of it. He buys all the things.In this episode we talk about:(US) Speaker McCarthy losing his job(UK) Prime Minister Sunak not answering questions (Canada) Electing their first black speakerAnd also how no one in the US pays attention to Canada news.Watch the show...2023-10-0436 min
Humans Exhaust MeCharcuterie BoardsHow often do you think about the Roman Empire?This is just one of the many things Phylecia, and the entire world, is thinking about this week.Other things we discuss in this episode are how lonely Gen Z is, and what they're doing about it. This includes eating together, sometimes with charcuterie boards. Paul is not a fan.A LikeMind Media production2023-09-2737 min
Humans Exhaust MeHaving fun as adultsNo, not that you dirty-minded so and so. Today we're reviewing Phylecia's summer of fun, the first one she's truly had in years. We ask: if it possible for adults to truly have fun and, if so, what does it take to allow that to happen?A LikeMind Media production2023-08-3041 minHumans Exhaust MeExtreme Wealth (featuring Deathbed Deborah)Both Phylecia and Paul have been on planes to different places: Kansas City, MO and Nice, France. We talk about the experience of getting on a plane and who the heck is Deathbed Deborah? Why can't older dads talk to their toddlers like they're not their employees having an appraisal?While in France, Paul went to Monaco and now has views. We discuss extreme wealth: what it looks like and how it feels to see it.A LikeMind Media production2023-08-2235 minHumans Exhaust MeVacation PrepThe world is on fire - literally in Southern Europe, North America and China. Just what you need when it's summer vacay time.In this episode we discuss the those who prepare for holiday. Some are over-preparers, other seasoned travellers like Phylecia just seem to take a sandwich bag and be done with it.A LikeMind Media Production2023-07-1940 minHumans Exhaust MeGender Reveal PartiesGet your Humans Exhaust Me bingo card out as we look to cross another one off from the weekend's drama in Russia.This week's ire is directed at gender reveal parties. Phylecia takes us through what they are and what this means for the state of society.Watch the video we're referring to here.A LikeMind Media Production2023-06-2837 minHumans Exhaust MeYou're dead. Who knows?Phylecia has witnessed a biker rally. Paul has been to a Harry Styles concert. This is the chasm that exists between the two lives of your podcast hosts.But what happens when those lives are over, and you have friends and connections all over the world in real life and in the digital world? Who knows who to contact? In this episode, we discuss what to do to prepare for your own death in the digital age.RIP Tina Turner.A LikeMind Media Production2023-05-3140 minHumans Exhaust MeEating a ChinesePhylecia is alive and well, despite kayaking in dangerous border areas. Good - we need her to try and make sense of American TikTok that is going off about how the British talk about international cuisine.It's not like there are more important issues to get angry about: like the Coronation of Charles III and the suggestion that subjects may wish to swear allegiance to the monarch.In Sudan, countries are trying to evacuate citizens, yet are not opening legal and safe routes for refugees. What could be the difference between people in Sudan and...2023-05-0334 minHumans Exhaust MeFitness BrosAccording to a new report, Black women are more than four times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than white women in the UK. Asian women are twice as likely to die. We look at why minority women are not being listened to.Paul gives Phylecia a quick update on the Coronation - she's not bothered.Our main topic is the subject of bros - fitness bros in particular, but you can replace 'fitness' with crypto, NFT, entrepreneur if you like, the approach seems to be the same. Phylecia dives into what that...2023-04-1938 minHumans Exhaust MeIgnoring HumansIn this episode, we are ignoring humans as much as possible. There's a lot going on and the next episode is likely to be big.Paul has been to Berlin and has realised the state of the UK is, surprisingly, not what the government would have you believe.While Paul is living peak Zaddy era, Phylecia is living through Paul while she goes deep into the soft and nomadic house, now permanently living in an RV. What are people who live in RV parks actually like? Are they as problematic as those that live in...2023-04-0433 minHumans Exhaust MeBoatsThis is somewhat of a ragefest as Paul is furious about the UK government's dehumanising of people crossing the channel in small boats. With aggressive tweets and general shoutiness, Paul and Phylecia considers where this stems from and the ways in which this nefarious language is being normalized.2023-03-0938 minHumans Exhaust MeNazi ChoicesIn a new segment called What I Learned at the Weekend, Phylecia talks through the discovery that Florida has removed all books for vetting for any content that references anything 'different' - queer characters, women, Black and Brown people.Also, did you know that breastfeeding will prevent boys becoming gay? Women wearing pants/trousers will ensure boys certainly do become gay. All this according to the extreme right wing of society.Welcome to the world of Nazi choices where the human race repeats its own mistakes.Paul reviews a documentary on how the...2023-02-0134 minHumans Exhaust MeMadonna's HipsMadonna's going on tour. Are you going? Which version of Madonna are we going to get?We get into the potential break up of the UK over trans self-identification. Because the UK needs a distraction from the issue of rapist police officers.In lighter things, Harry and Meghan refuse Jeremy Clarkson's apology and Phylecia gives us her review of Spare.2023-01-1938 minHumans Exhaust MeHarry & Meghan: The Lonely & The OnlyPhylecia has done the hard work so you don't have to. After binge watching all six hours of the Harry & Meghan docuseries, she summarises the content and offers an interpretation of what it means.As we are always willing to do, we offer advice to all parties on how to resolve the issues referred to in the film.-----This episode is sponsored by Adobe ExpressThe easiest way to make and shareGet started by choosing from thousands of beautifully designed templates to inspire and get you startedQuickly...2022-12-2140 minHumans Exhaust MeChippendalesIt's cold in the UK and people can't afford to heat their homes. December is full of strikes and the privileged are trying to get in on the action.Our resident outdoor living and travel consultant, Phylecia Jones gives some tips about how to stay warm.In other news, Phylecia explains why she's such a fan of hot, oily men on Twitter and the consequences for her actions.----------This episode is sponsored by Adobe ExpressThe easiest way to make and shareGet started by choosing...2022-12-1431 minHumans Exhaust MeWhere are you REALLY from?In more of our outstanding sports coverage, we catch up with the FIFA World Cup 2022 and matches involving the Battle of Britain, the War of Independence and Death to America.Phylecia's marriage has been saved by the Senate. We debate whether that's a good thing. Turns out we can't find any laws in the UK about interracial marriage, but interfaith marriages (particularly Catholic/Protestant) very much more of a problem.The Royal Family psychodrama continues with an event hosted by Queen Camilla about women experiencing abuse where a Black woman was racially abused by a...2022-12-0235 minHumans Exhaust MeAlpha MalesPaul's been to church - learn about his experience.We finally catch up on Elon Musk (cheugy) buying Twitter and what that means. Is he an alpha male? Maybe. We discuss what it takes to be an alpha male, what a beta, omega and sigma male is and try to work out which one Paul is.[These show notes are so alpha. Where's the mention of Phylecia?]2022-11-1634 minHumans Exhaust MeRishi Sunak & Kanye WestAfter a three week break, Paul & Phylecia are back. What did we miss? Well, almost the entire Liz Truss era. Was she set up to fail? Phylecia has a theory.In this episode, Paul gives a summary of what's happened in the UK. Hold on for the ride - it's fast.What does having a British Asian prime minister mean for the UK? Does it open the door to the racists? Of course it does. Phlyecia offers some advice for how to handle those that feel compelled to tell you their views at this point.2022-10-2639 minHumans Exhaust MeThe EliteThe UK Government (OK, so Liz Truss mainly) is in chaos and people are calling for yet another General Election. Do we want one? Perhaps we need one to prepare for the end of the world, which didn't happen again.We talk a few conspiracy theories and find out which is Paul's favourite. Phylecia becomes obsessed with 'The Elite'.And we also have an update on the situation in Ukraine. This is key as we're climbing the Russian podcast charts and it's up to us to spread the truth now.We'll be on...2022-10-0536 minHumans Exhaust MeLiz TrussNEW PRIME MINISTER SPECIALThe wait is finally over. Liz Truss has been elected by her party to lead the Conservatives and will become the next prime minister of the United Kingdom.Not heard of her? You're not alone, apparently. In this episode we talk through the process of how someone not directly voted in to the position can get the top job in UK politics and what leverage she has over the electorate in choosing the fate of her and the UK population.Phylecia asks the questions on behalf of you, the...2022-09-0538 minHumans Exhaust MePlaylistsPaul was on vacay last week so no show thanks for 40 degree heat and lack of infrastructure in the UK. Yep, the world is burning with no water.A quick update on the news while we were on a break: climate, disease, the usual.In this episode we discuss how people listen to music. Paul is shocked to learn through his research that people do not listen to whole albums from start to finish, instead just taking the big tracks and leaving the smaller B-side type tracks to wallow in the background.We...2022-07-2736 minHumans Exhaust MeFeeling the Pincher** RECORDED BEFORE BORIS JOHNSON'S RESIGNATION **When you have a current affairs show, you never know what's going to happen. In this episode, Paul tries to explain to Phylecia how the British political system works and why Boris Johnson is in as much trouble as he is.We also touch on the price of fuel and why that's an issue and how all of this instability could actually just be a power grab by the Royal Family.2022-07-0738 min
Humans Exhaust MeThe Month - May 2022 - MarketEd NOT LiveWe're back in your ears for a new season. This time we're publishing recordings of our live Twitter Space taking place at the end of each month. The Month asks questions of panelists, special guests who have an opinion on the news and happenings in the marketing world.This time, host BizPaul is joined by three experts in their fields:May King Tsang - the original FOMO creatorLouise Brogan - LinkedIn expert and trainerJanine Coombes - queen of service propositioningThe show is recorded live. The next recording is on Monday 27 June 2022, 5pm UK...2022-06-0251 minHumans Exhaust MeLegislating VaginasPaul has been out out and is a different person now. Phylecia is also out, in Kansas City, MO.In the US it's time to legislate vaginas so they are the are the property of men. Hot off the heels of the possible ban on abortion, we now have miscarriage as possible murder and the banning of contraception. Strangely, no ban on pornography. Why is that?Have you seen The Handmaid's Tale?2022-05-1138 minHumans Exhaust Methe kids dont punctuateCovid is over in the US. People are ripping off their masks mid-flight as the news comes in.Paul gives a partygate update as Boris Johnson apologises 35 times in one parliament session. At least he's a bestie with Zelensky, who is ranking world leaders based on their relative support for Ukraine.What's that? You want more relevant news? Good, Phylecia has new clothes, ready for her re-emergence into society, like she's in an episode of Bridgerton, which Paul does not hate.However, Phylecia gets a shock at how the younger generation is communicating...2022-04-2038 minHumans Exhaust MeBritish, Boris & BeckhamHow good is your British accent? Phylecia is obsessed with British actors doing US accents so we discuss who does a great accent and discover there is at least one actor that is convincing.We have breaking news about Partygate with some official sanctions and fines, including the two most senior people in the British government. We look at what that means and, you guessed it, we become exhausted by it all.Finally we discuss the wedding of the week between one offspring of a beautiful man. Exhausting in its coverage.2022-04-1333 minHumans Exhaust MeMicellar WaterIt's one of the three days of sunshine permitted in the UK. FYI, a reminder of some translations:Jumper = SweaterDressing gown = Bath robeTwitter is boring right now, but a question about whether suits are a thing of the past sparks a conversation about what people are wearing when they meet these days - people have seen each other in sweatpants on Zoom for two years. Paul is fixated by make up TikTok and Phylecia demonstrates that she is an expert on the matter.We catch up on the new wave of Covid: the...2022-03-1646 minHumans Exhaust MeZIt's been an intense week, stories are moving fast. So we briefly catch up on the Paralympics before getting an update on the 'Don't Say Gay' bill.Phylecia has read the bill and provides notes on what it actually contains and comments on the way it's structured. The marketing of these bills is interesting, and it seems it's a common strategy to purposefully put in counter arguments within an argument so you can't actually argue with it.So odd.In Ukraine, millions of people are fleeing, people are dying and the country is...2022-03-0933 minHumans Exhaust MeOne rule for the grown ups, another for the kidsAre kids like pets? Paul says so - listen in and see whether you agree. Just like walking the dog in a park, walking the kids could results in a romantic liaison. There's plenty of time, cuffing season is over, it's time to work on the summer fling.Kanye's showing stalker vibes online and not because he wasn't at the Superbowl half time show. Gen X has finally been seen (seen as old, that is).In breaking news, Prince Andrew reaches an out of court settlement and Phylecia is NOT confused about how she feels...2022-02-1641 minHumans Exhaust MeBoris Parties, Lewis Doesn'tWe bring you the F1 analysis that you never knew you needed, from people that know marginally more about the sport than someone who knows nothing.There's an injustice in F1 (in our opinion) and, like most things in 2021, it's all about rules and changing them.Paul tries his hardest to relate all this to the alleged Downing Street parties. It's a bit tenuous, but stick with it.2021-12-1534 minHumans Exhaust MeOmicron: COVID RebrandIn the saga that never seems to end, it's reasonable that your usual brand of Coronavirus needs a refresh.Enter Omicron, the all new, improved pathogen. It's the best one yet!With an increasing sense of déjà vu, we talk about its increasing prevalence, and soon to be dominance, in our world. What impact is there on the big pharma companies? Should we invest in them now?Wanting to get in on the action, we plan ahead to the variant after Omicron, one that will avoid all detection and show no symptoms. 2021-12-0734 minHumans Exhaust MeRV Park DramaCOVID rates are soaring in Europe. Will the UK be protected by a token bit of water? We consider whether the UK government's strategy will be proved to have been the right one after all.It's a tense week in the US, and none more so than in Alabama RV parks where Phylecia and her husband are living through a real life soap opera. Experience the drama with her as she recounts her tail of anger, parking and dog fighting.2021-11-2335 minHumans Exhaust MeDating AdviceAnother in our 'advice' series (they always do so well, and why not listen to two wise sages who have lived their best life and now offer advice to others?) this time about dating. Not that either Paul or Phylecia have dated in years, but nevermind.We look at the 'rules' of modern dating, discuss their merits and suggest when you may need to break them. The rules that is, not the date.In this episode, we also uncover a brand new service that will soon hit the internet. Stay listening to the end to...2021-11-1739 minHumans Exhaust MeGen Z FlexingPaul's been among the people again. Human's are clearly not exhausting him as much as they are still Phylecia who, this week, has discovered the world of Gen Z flexing on social media.This episode exposes us as complete Boomers, not understanding why Gen Z need to flex about renting a house with average work surfaces. What causes this phenomenon? Is it for the likes? Or is it genuinely a big deal and we're the privileged middle-aged?2021-11-1236 minHumans Exhaust MeTrailerWelcome to Humans Exhaust Me, a weekly podcast from BizPaul in the UK and Phylecia Jones in the US.We're two people, on two continents, with two perspectives trying to understand why humans exhaust us so much.We'll be examining the news, society and popular culture to work out how we got to this point.Be part of the show by sending us a DM on Instagram/Twitter @hem_podcast. Tell us what's bothering you, what you've seen that makes you go 'huh?' or just try and explain something for us.2021-11-0200 minHumans Exhaust MeInverse Willy WavingWhat do you call a boat that has space to host another boat and a helicopter? A lot of carbon emissions, that’s what.Talking of which, the global diplomatic environmental roadshow that is the COP26 conference arrives in Scotland for world leaders to flex how committed they are to saving the planet. As much as they can be bothered to, and perhaps slightly better than their rival country. Who can save the planet the most? How soon can each nation reach net zero? Perhaps they should listen to Paul - he shares his top tips to sa...2021-11-0234 minHumans Exhaust MeDonovanosisBONUS MEDICAL ALERT FLASHFollowing the news of the latest craze of 'fluid bonding' we have received a health alert that Donovanosis - a flesh-eating STD/STI - is on the rise in the UK. As if they needed more disease on that island!We bring you information on what it is and how you can prevent yourself from catching it.SPOILER: Wear a condom.2021-10-2906 minHumans Exhaust MeFluid BondingWe're giving you a COVID update as Paul has had an experience and had to turn detective. Knowing who has what disease is so exhausting. Talking of which...Dating is so weird these days. Why do the kids have to rename everything to make it sound cooler than it is, and rename something that really doesn't need renaming, because they didn't invent it.Welcome to the wonderful world of fluid bonding. Don't know what fluid bonding is? You are so retro - get with the programme. Everyone's doing it, apparently.2021-10-2733 minHumans Exhaust MeBlackfishingUK Covid numbers are climbing. 700,000 Americans are dead. It's like groundhog day. We talk about the impact of Covid on the workforce and supply chain and compare the US and UK experience of supply chain issues - is it Covid? Brexit? Why can't we have Christmas?In this episode we discuss UK popstar Jesy Nelson's foray into a solo career and how this may be shortlived thanks to accusations of blackfishing. What is blackfishing and how prevelant is it? Is Enimen blackfishing or is this an authentic representation of his lived experience? Where is the line, if...2021-10-1935 minHumans Exhaust MeMancapadesYou're lucky this episode even exists. Phylecia recalls nearly being lost forever in the mangroves of Florida earlier that day.It's just one of the fun excursions being undertaken while living her best life.There are other escapades of which she is not so keen. Usually involving the hardware store. We talk about why some men feel the need to fix things and why instructions/recipes are unnecessary. And why they won't give up, even if that means a trip of several hours and several visits over several days. Paul introduces the correct way to...2021-10-1238 minHumans Exhaust MePandora's BoxThere's still no food (slight exaggeration) in the UK - the US has all the food, and all the COVID. Clearly there are no supply chain issues in Florida as Phylecia flexes with her new foot spa and kayak.She may as well, there's no Facebook empire to waste time on. Perhaps this is the way the West falls: by its reliance on social media causing it to implode. TikTok's up, though. Ooh, perhaps it's China.Or rich people. The Pandora Papers have been leaked and, SHOCK, rich people try to stay rich. Why is...2021-10-0540 minHumans Exhaust MeNo FuelIt's been a whole year since Humans Exhaust Me came into the world. What a year it's been. Only envisaged as temporary series of shows, it looks like we could be hear for some time, such is the way of the world.Come celebrate our anniversary by listening to the latest crisis engulfing the UK as it runs out of fuel at the pumps and grinds the entire supply chain, and people's lives, to a halt.Is it COVID? Brexit? We discuss and make a few predictions on what happens in the next year's worth...2021-09-2833 minHumans Exhaust MeWokewashingVaccine expert Nicki Minaj warns the world about an unusual side effect of getting the shot. We talk about how Covid is allowing us to deliver great excuses for when we don't want to attend anything. Like the Met Gala, a very strange event where rich people get to show off how rich and elite they are.The Churchill Fellowship has been accused of wokewashing, by undergoing a rebranding exercise that seems to just be more inclusive. We look at the definition of wokewashing and how it relates to symbols in general.2021-09-1534 minHumans Exhaust MeWelcome to GileadIt's the Labor Day holiday in the US so we catch Phylecia before she meets family IRL - yes, IRL - while in Alabama, where you can't buy alcohol on a Sunday. It must be confusing to keep up with all the different laws as you move between different states.States are taking advantage of making their own laws. Texas is in the news for passing legislation banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, with no exceptions. We discuss the process of how this came to be, and the different levels of legal process, right up to...2021-09-0635 minHumans Exhaust MeWithdrawal MethodIntroducing Phylecia Jones, our resident meteorologist who guides us through Hurricane Ida and gives us a general overview on where in the US Paul should live to avoid extreme weather.Our Paralympics coverage begins with a discussion on the medal table and how Team GB beat the USA at Wheelchair Rugby. Paralympic sport is another level.The last two weeks has seen quite the crisis over the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, but in the UK there are feelings about the US and Joe Biden and where we sit in the 'special relationship'. It's clear...2021-08-3135 minHumans Exhaust MeFarmersPaul is out of the house and is out and about in the North West of England.Phylecia is also out of the house and is out and about in the bottom of Oklahoma.Neither is a reflection on the state of the pandemic.On his travels, Paul has been on another walk/hike - as if he's an expert now - and had another eventful time, this time involving rescuing a dog and being shouted at by a farmer.We discover some differences in approach to dealing with angry farmers...2021-08-2427 minHumans Exhaust MeWe're not talking about any of itThis show may never end. We will never be short on content from the world. However, this episode drops at a time where the level of chaos and disaster caused by humans is so overwhelming that we're taking time out to talk about something else.Come and join us on a bit of a random chat where we discuss:Stealing Olympic gold medal counts based on your country's colonial past or current territorial claimsWhether 5.5 miles counts as a hike or just a walkHiking as a suitable dating activity to weed out the murderers from just the...2021-08-1733 minHumans Exhaust MeThe World is on FireAs the Tokyo 2020 Olympics comes to an end, so too does our special coverage. As we wrap it up, we talk women's Greco-Roman wrestling, modern pentathlon and which sport are for the rich, the suburbs and the street.You'll be pleased to know there's very little talk of Covid in this episode because, people, the world is on fire and we don't have time to fix it. Greta Thunberg will be raging as all the young people are, as we watch humans destroy the earth.Do we have any faith in global leaders to sort...2021-08-1040 minHumans Exhaust MeSatan SyrupIt's all happening at Tokyo 2020: mental health, BMX, mixed relays and asylum seekers. Typical Olympics.In the fast-developing story that continues to be Covid-19, the Delta variant is running wild, almost as if it's a new disease. And perhaps it is, possibly created by the vaccinated, or Satan, or somebody, to infect others and speed up the depopulation of the Earth.At least Boris Johnsons is trying to keep the population afloat.You couldn't make this stuff up.2021-08-0344 minHumans Exhaust MeCovid Regret (ft. Olympics)This week we talk about Covid regret - the idea that people are being hospitalized with Covid and then asking for the vaccine in a desperate attempt to stave off death. Unfortunately, that's not how vaccines work.In the US, a new program is trying to identify future criminals from their school report. Yep, full Minority Report vibes.We continue our Olympics coverage and where the medals are coming from. But we also discuss sports uniforms: why can't the women wear shorts instead of little panties? Kudos to the German women's gymnastics team for wearing...2021-07-2741 minHumans Exhaust MeAnti-sex Bed - Olympics Special'Freedom Day' is here for the residents of Plague Island and the world is reacting to the predicted carnage from the experiment.A bit of breaking news enters the show, and we react to it (ooh, what a teaser).With the Olympic Games just days away, we consider the restrictions imposed by the Japanese government on the athletes and entourages. Will it be enough to create a safe games? Who knows - but we'll be keeping tabs on all the action, creating our own medal table of confirmed cases. Who will be at the top...2021-07-2037 minHumans Exhaust MeMeghan Markle Missed a PenaltyAfter England's defeat to Italy in the Euro 2020 football tournament the racists and thugs are in abundance. There is no hiding place, though, the internet is watching and joining the dots between people's personal Twitter and LinkedIn.It must be Meghan's fault - everything is, remember.In our new feature, 'One and Out', we talk about Netflix's Sex Life and how dire it really is. All those bottoms and bad acting. Watching it is exhausting in itself.Are you a fan of Humans Exhaust Me? You can now become a patron. Join us...2021-07-1337 minHumans Exhaust MeEnd of the WorldThe UK is ending the pandemic in two weeks. It is now the world's experiment, but world-beating on COVID. May the odds be forever in their favo(u)r.As if the Delta variant wasn't enough, the sea is on fire in the Gulf of Mexico AND the Caspian Sea.In this episode, we investigate the many signs that we are at the end of days and rate the likelihood of each scenario.2021-07-0540 minHumans Exhaust MeFree BritneyA political COVID sex scandal in the UK rocks the establishment and forces the Health Secretary - the guy who wrote the social distancing rules - to resign. It's a free for all now in the UK, and the infection stats reflect that.Who isn't free? Britney Spears.We discuss Britney's deposition at the court case about her conservatorship. Can it be right to force someone to keep an IUD in place? When do women stop having the right to control their own reproductive health. Is Britney enslaved?2021-06-2940 minHumans Exhaust MeSummer FlingIt's the summer solstice, so when better a time to talk about what's happening over the summer?In the UK, Love Island is back on TV screens. Is this reality show reflective of how modern dating works? Why are the contestants so damn good looking? The over forties' version would be very different - and we're not talking about looks.Maybe it's time for a summer fling. Phylecia takes Paul through the rules of a summer fling in readiness for the influx of applications via our Instagram DMs.2021-06-2137 minHumans Exhaust MeGee 7The pandemic is over. Haven't we said that before? Maybe it's just how people are behaving. Vaccines in the western world are allowing countries to open up, but the UK is delaying it a tad longer.The weather in the UK is 'hot'. It turns out this definition is not agreed upon with your hosts. When one lives near the North Pole, hot is anything above 18ºC/64ºF.How lovely for the exclusive club of the G7, meeting in Cornwall, not Wales, as was reported in the US (Paul gives a quick geography lesson). There's a...2021-06-1536 minHumans Exhaust MeGetting OldThe pandemic is seemingly over in the US and is possibly over in the UK, depending on who you listen to. Racism and Marxism are somehow linked with football (soccer) and a (maybe) royal baby is here.In this episode we discuss the process of getting older. Sure, things don't quite work the way they perhaps once did, but there's a level of confidence about being older that can be helpful in social situations. Phylecia offers advice on phrases to use when younger folk are telling you all about their exciting lives, and also about fashion choices...2021-06-0836 minHumans Exhaust MeIntelligence SnobsWe start with a discussion about re-writing history, convenient historical omissions and white-washing of historical truths - you know, just the light subjects.These topics can get deep, which is appropriate because, Phylecia claims, Paul is somewhat of an intelligence snob. What does that mean exactly, and is this caused by the pandemic or was he always like this? Does he, in fact, deny it?In this episode we look at how the way people put forth their arguments affects how they are perceived by others and how to recognise when the other person has...2021-06-0139 minHumans Exhaust MeEurovisionBonne soirée europe! Good evening Europe!It's time for the annual Eurovision Song Contest, a concept quite alien to many parts of the world, and many British people too. A time to come together as a continent (and Australia) and celebrate everything that unites us, in song.Only, it turns out, not everyone likes each other, and no one likes the UK.It's Phylecia's first experience of Eurovision. Paul has given off vibes that are totally unfounded this year so Phylecia has some hard truths about what the UK needs to consider g...2021-05-2636 minHumans Exhaust MeThe UnvaccinatedAs parts of the western world emerge from the latest restrictions and the vaccinations take effect, we're in a strange new world of navigating people's health status.In this episode we discuss the challenges of interacting with society when you don't know who's vaccinated and who isn't, whether you should ask or whether you're entitled to know.There are some interesting parallels with other viruses and diseases in our world and what we are prepared to reveal about those.2021-05-1833 minHumans Exhaust MeWinningBONUS EPISODE - We're here to ask, plead, beg you to nominate us for an award! We want to manifest collecting the trophy for the Best Society & Culture Podcast at the Quill Podcast Awards.Please could you go to https://www.quillpodcasting.com/quill-podcast-awards and click on the CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE! button, and enter Humans Exhaust Me in as many categories as you think appropriate, but definitely Best Society & Culture Podcast.We're your hosts, BizPaul & Phylecia Jones, in case you need that info :)Thank you so much!2021-05-1413 minHumans Exhaust MeReady for the HugsIn positive news, the UK is getting ready to resume 'friendly, intimate contact', whatever that means. Perhaps it just means hugging, or perhaps refers to the amount of sex that the British are still having, despite lockdown and government advice. We briefly talk about the impact of lockdown on the rates of sexually transmitted infections and whether there are actually added benefits to society of coronavirus.Gwenyth Paltrow ate bread during lockdown. This, in itself, is bad news for her, but not related to her vagina-smelling candle sales.Are you ready for hugging and more...2021-05-1137 minHumans Exhaust MeParenting AdviceDue to the success of Marriage Advice (Ep.9) it's time for another advice episode, this time about being a parent which, despite Paul actually being one, you will have to judge whether what he knows is of any worth whatsoever.Phylecia assumes the role of interrogator of this topic because, apparently, her 'family' is not valid.Paul claims he is not a natural parent, but it's probably just the case that he's jealous of elementary school teachers who seem to have a natural affinity.Bath thermometer brands needs not apply for paid partnerships.2021-05-0440 minHumans Exhaust MeCoronavirus Side EffectsThat mainstream media keeps talking about possible side effects of the vaccine but no one seems to be reporting on the side effects of the pandemic on people's day to day actions.We try to understand why there was a mass protest in London over the weekend, when the UK is opening back up and people are able to go to the pub. The protester's inability to articulate exactly what they were protesting demonstrates something else: their lack of knowledge about basic politics.Social media has a lot to answer for. In fact, not only...2021-04-2738 minHumans Exhaust MeBread is not ChickenRich people are making money from soccer/football - shock, horror. It's making politicians compete for who can be on the electorate's side the most.Money is everywhere, particularly in BTS and McDonald's pockets, at they collaborate on a meal deal being launched across the globe - even though BTS is hardly scoffing burgers. It's a chicken nugget meal. Real meat, unlike fake chicken which, according to TikTok, you can just make with flour and water.In royal news, and thanks to a question posed by an actual listener, we discuss the funeral of The...2021-04-2034 minHumans Exhaust MeMaskshaming MayhemWe're taking this opportunity to update you on all the latest Covid news from both sides of the Atlantic.But first we learn about how much mourning the UK needs to do and whether Meghan is to blame for everything including who signs up to MAGA.We get a bit philosophical about using this moment to re-evaluate where you want to go in the next chapter of your life.Ultimately, perhaps we don't care - we're both vaccinated now.2021-04-1332 minHumans Exhaust MeTwitter is not your diaryWhat's up with people posting their entire schedule on social media, as if anyone is interested in when they will be going to the bathroom? Is it because they feel people will be interested or is it because social media is a suitable replacement for the relationship they wish they had with their partner?In this episode, we discuss the relative merits of talking through the daily drudgery, and how we even got to the point where this became a thing.2021-04-0635 minHumans Exhaust Mede Pfeffel KerfuffleThe UK is back to the Rule of Six (see ep.1), the sun is out and the barbecues are lit. Let out from their house for the first time in months, let's see how crazy the Brits go. No touching, though. Or dogging. Unless you're in a bubble.The news of Boris Johnson's alleged affair with Jennifer Acuri has reached the States. Phylecia wants in on the gossip, but Paul's bored by the non-news event that it is.A quick look at Johnson's Wikipedia page, however, makes for an interesting discussion about men and power.2021-03-3034 minHumans Exhaust MeFlagshaggersJust when you thought 2021 was possibly going to be quite uneventful, up pops mass shootings and riots. It's OK, though, because, as long as you display a big flag in the background of your Zoom call, you'll be fine to still live in the country.We're talking about the phenomenon of flagshaggers: people who love the flag so much they feel compelled to show it to display just how patriotic they are. It doesn't matter whether you're doing anything to eradicate poverty or helping your fellow citizens in some way; as long as you show the flag...2021-03-2333 min