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greener fieldsshould you bother with Gary Gillick & Stephanie ByrneDuring this week's episode of greener fields Hannah chats with Gary Gillick & Stephanie Byrne from the 'Should I bother ' the podcast. During this week's conversation Gary and Steph speak about their experiences of growing up in Ireland, their time in DCU, what life was like living in Amsterdam, their decision to travel South East Asia, their thoughts on home today, what they have learned over the last number of years and so much more. Having met at University, Gary & Steph have lived, travelled and worked all around the...2024-12-2356 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Using Nasal Strips for a Better Night’s Sleep?Nasal strips: essentially plasters for your schnoz that help you breathe better. Simple enough.Athletes use them when running. Snotty people use them for congestion. Snorers use them to shut the fck up at night and stop disturbing everyone else. So if you’re an athletic, snotty snorer, you’ve hit the jackpot! You know what question we’re gonna ask though. Should you really bother using them?That’s a lot of promises for what looks like a basic enough plaster you stick on your nose. Do they ac...2024-10-081h 00

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Taking Magnesium as a Sleep Supplement: The Ultimate Sleep Hack?I’m guessing we’ve all had a stint of shite sleeps in our lives. And the majority of us have used at least one sleep aid or sleep supplement at some stage or another.. But which did you opt for? Over the counter sleeping tablets? Melatonin? Some sleepy or chamomile tea? One option doing the rounds on social media these days is using magnesium as a sleep supplement. And with people swearing by it, we’re taking it upon ourselves to see if it’s something you should bother your arse with too. 2024-03-051h 06

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying Veganism: One Week of Plant-Based LivingRight, so we’re all for saving the world and everything. Looking up vegan recipes isn’t too difficult and vegan restaurants are very easy to find these days. But..Giving up bacon, chocolate and butter. Or trading in the real thing for vegan pizza or vegan burgers. Wouldn’t you rather just watch the world burn?!In this episode, we discuss the reasons why you should try veganism (in case your vegan friend hasn’t drilled you on this already), mention some of the surprising foods vegans can’t eat (white sugar??? What?!) an...2024-02-271h 05

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying Face Yoga: The Key To Looking Younger?Here’s one you might not have heard about. More like a massage than actual yoga, Face Yoga experts - like Koko Hayashi, for any Shark Tank fans out there - claim that 10 minutes of this a day is the key to looking younger. The question floating around the Should I Bother studio, however, is - are they talking out their hoop? (for our international listeners, this is Dublin talk for, “Are they speaking nonsense from their bum?”)As you might have come to expect by now, we’re on a quest to...2024-02-201h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Buying a Fitness Tracker (Like the Whoop 4.0)Remember when everyone and their Mam’s had a fitbit? Well that was the beginning of the fitness tracker craze, almost 20 years ago. And it’s come along way since. Garmin, Apple, Oura, Whoop - plenty of brands have created wearable fitness trackers to track more than just 10,000 steps a day. But are they worth the significant money you pay for them? And should you bother your arse investing in one? Since it offers a “free” trial (more on that in the episode), we decided to test out the Whoo...2024-02-131h 11

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning a New Language (Spanish) - Part 2Has it crossed your mind at all that it’s been 20 weeks since we first started to “Learn Spanish”?? Yes - the inverted commas were intended and will give you a hint into exactly how it went. Maybe if you were here you’d say, ¿Qué pasó? With the same passion and shock as your favourite telenovela character. And then we’d respond with, “What the f**k does that mean? Hablas inglés?!”We did still have a laugh though and do share some learnings on what we’d do differently if we t...2024-02-0632 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Laughter Yoga: Beneficial or Just Bizarre? Part 2Time for the big reveal! Last week we talked about the weird and (hopefully) wonderful activity that is, Laughter Yoga. This week, we talk about how our experience of trying it went. To recap, this activity involves maintaining eye contact with strangers while you fake laugh. Which is actually how we recommend you listen to this podcast by the way. Hope you enjoy xoxoLiked this episode or have a suggestion for something we should bother doing? We’d love your review! Want...2024-01-3058 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Laughter Yoga: Beneficial or Just Bizarre? Part 1Our newest addition of “most bizarre things to try on the pod”, is laughter yoga. Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Everyone likes to laugh! Well what if we said this involves forcing yourself to pretend to laugh, in a room full of strangers, while maintaining eye contact with them? Now what do you think? In spite of this, laughter yoga sessions are being hosted all around the world every week. We’re going to try it and figure out why. Liked this episode or have a su...2024-01-2354 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Intermittent Fasting: Pros, Cons and Hunger PainsIf you’re the kind of person that isn’t usually clued in, here’s a quick recap: In last week’s episode, we discussed why anyone would bother with intermittent fasting - discussing things we talked about online, mixed in with the other usual bit of boll*cks we like to talk. On this week’s episode, we’re talking about our experience following 5 short days of actually trying it for ourselves. Spoiler! One of us found it more difficult than the other, but you probably suspected that with all the givin...2024-01-161h 00

Should I Bother?Intermittent Fasting: Why Is It So Popular?The inevitable happened again. We all ate too much over Christmas and now we’re looking for ways to reduce the consistent bloat. Well, have you thought about just skipping breakfast and eating less? Because that’s pretty much what Intermittent Fasting is (if you do the 16/8 method). Unless you’re a hardcore breakfast lover, on paper it sounds pretty easy - eat less calories by restricting the times at which you eat - but what’s it like in practice? What about the H-ANGER?!Like, have you ever heard anyone say...2024-01-0957 min

Should I Bother?Our Little Skinny Quiz of the AnnumA plain and simple minisode while we're on our Christmas Holibobs.Good few things happened in 2023 and for your entertainment, we made up some questions about them to quiz each other on. Basically just an excuse to chat a little bit more shi*e before the year is out! Other than that, have a great New Years :) We'll be back with our regular schedule on January 9th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-2827 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother At All? Our Second Christmas SpecialThat time of the year again, when people say things like “Bah Humbug” and we all question why that was ever a phrase. But it’s also time… for our second ever Christmas Special! And you know what that means! Do we bother with trying a new activity?! Absolutely fuc*ing not! We cannot, and shall not, be ARSED! Instead, this is an episode of 100% pure sh*te talk and games, all while slurping down some cocktails and occasional pauses for Steph’s wheezy laugh.Expect a dramatic read...2023-12-1959 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Thrifting: What to Expect From Second-Hand ShoppingWe spent the last week channelling our inner bargain hunters, visiting flea markets and skulking around charity shops. The objective - to try and determine if one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure.On the hunt for some homeware, clothes and potentially Christmas gifts, we were curious. Would this convert us from full-time first-hand shoppers to second-hand fanatics? And amongst all the inevitable piles of sh*te being sold (not literally; reign in that naivety) how easy would it be to find what we were looking for? You’re sure to get...2023-12-121h 00

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Thrifting: Searching for Bargains (and Holiday Gifts?)Thrifting - the act of rummaging through second-hand goods, delights and piles of sh*te to find a bargain on some item that you may or may not need. Unless you’re Gen-Z - or a big fan of bargain hunters - there’s a high probability that this isn’t something you’ve done very often, or maybe.. ever. But as the world makes more stuff every year and we’re all constantly reminded that it’s slowly burning down, doesn’t it make more sense for us to shop second-hand?Aside from...2023-12-051h 07

Should I Bother?One Lego Set Later: Should You Bother with Lego as an Adult?Fast forward 7 days from our last episode and we’ve bought a lego set on Amazon and slowly assembled it, piece by piece. The most surprising thing: there was an 18+ age label on the side of the box! So Lego really can be specifically for adults! But have you ever wondered what that could be like? For most of us, lego usually resulted in some shi*ty, multi-coloured, random assembly of blocks when we were younger. Then you’d tear it down, step on it by accident, bubble with rage and not...2023-11-2852 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Lego: Toy Time for Grown-UpsBefore we even talk about lego for adults, just go on and say it…. “Why don’t we just grow up?” Fine. Yes, I know. But all the other grown ups are doing it! Or so we have read.Personally, neither Steph nor I can name a single friend that claims Lego as their hobby. But maybe there’s more of them than you think? Shamefully interlocking blocks behind closed doors at home, hoping not to be discovered for the “Kidult” that they are.Contrary to that, there is also ‘Lego Masters’ - a...2023-11-211h 04

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Volunteering at an Animal Shelter. Here’s our Verdict!Following up from our last episode, we popped into our local animal shelter over the last week to see what we could help with. Fully prepared to walk dogs, clean sh*t and possibly do a bit of in-house admin, what we really wanted to figure out were 4 things: 1. How much interaction do we get with the animals? (selfish, I know. But you were thinking it too. We‘re in this for the rubs!)2. Will volunteering for an hour give us this “helper’s high” we’ve heard about? Or will we jus...2023-11-141h 04

Should I Bother?Paws for Thought: Should You Bother Volunteering at an Animal Shelter?Right, we know what you’re thinking. How can you really say, “Should I Bother Volunteering?” if you’re not a heartless pr*ck. Or in this case, Cruella De Vil. But let’s be honest, even though we know volunteering is a good thing to do, sometimes you don’t have a second to scratch your arse, never mind give time to anything else - especially something that doesn't benefit you directly. The fact is when it comes to volunteering our time, we all struggle to be selfless without being a bit selfish. And...2023-11-071h 09

Should I Bother?Urban Myths & Legends: A Halloween SpecialIt’s the spookiest night of the year! A night where we all love to pretend - that spirits exist, fireworks aren’t dangerous and that dressing up as a slutty nurse or nun is somewhat acceptable. This year we’ve decided on urban myths and legends as our Halloween theme. Basically a collection of spine-tingling stories and made-up nonsense that you can listen to, while throwing sweets at any children that come to your door.No masks or costumes required. Just be prepared for plenty of Steph’s wheezy laugh and a really sh...2023-10-3158 min

Should I Bother?Bit of Sh*te Talk Never Harmed AnyoneHave you ever thought to yourself, “I just can’t be fu*kin bothered this week”?Rhetorical question. Of course you have! And, guess what? We’re no different. With our Halloween Special around the corner, we put our 2-episode format to the side and decided to talk a bit of rot this week. We’ve got games (“Get to know Steph in one single breath”), lunchtime dilemma’s (Sunny D or Capri-Sun) and hard-hitting hypothetical questions (“would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?”). But one thing you definitel...2023-10-241h 02

Should I Bother?The Post-Crochet Review: Better than Knitting?Right, quick recap: Steph bought a crochet pattern set on Amazon, used YouTube to learn how to crochet and then proceeded to make a frog as the pattern suggested. Although she’s never been good at following instructions (just a defiant, "born to be wild", all-round tough bi*ch) she does have a history of being good at knitting (check out episode 38 to hear her shi*e on about that), so it was hard to know what way this would go. The big questions are around the comparison - is it better or wor...2023-10-1756 min

Should I Bother?“Hats, Scarves and Headbands!” Should You Bother Learning How to CrochetThe world is filled with heaps of women that love cute things. Fact! Some of those cute things also happen to be knitted together and made of wool. From little knitted cupcakes to coffee mug cozys, more and more of these woollen wonders are being brought into the world, every single day. But who or what do we have to thank for all these cute things? That, my friends, is crochet. Have a look on Etsy, TikTok, YouTube - it won’t take you long to find people sharing new cr...2023-10-101h 04

Should I Bother?Should You Bother using Ancestry.com. Is it worth the money?Following up from last week’s episode, we took the last 7 days to actually try using Ancestry.com and see if it’s worth the bother at all. Hopes are high going into something like this, thinking you might be related to a famous criminal or soldier. Maybe there’d even be some royalty sprinkled in there! A 2-week free trial means you don’t have to spend a cent, thankfully. Their prices are steep and there’s a lot of other ways you could use $40 a month - especially if you’re left with a h...2023-10-0359 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Tracing Your Family Tree with Ancestry.comEver wanted to know what other di*kheads might emerge if you look high enough up your family tree? With Ancestry.com, now you can! The fancy word for this practice is “genealogy”. It doesn’t have to include di*kheads, per se, but given you typically have over 1000 relatives across 10 generations, there’s bound to be a few in there, statistically speaking. Unsure of whether ancestry.com can actually confirm which relatives are said di*kheads, we’re still very curious about what it does offer.Is it just a chart wh...2023-09-261h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning a New Language (Spanish)Having “attempted” to learn different languages in school (French, German, Irish) for 6-14 years and being left with diddly-squat (diddly-kniebeuge for our German speakers) it’s hard to not assume you’re just generally sh*te at learning languages. It’s not until you’re older and have money to travel that you realise just how useful it would have been if you really did try harder when you were given the opportunity. Idiota! Another successful slap in the face, hindsight. Thank you again. But look! It’s never too late. ...2023-09-1957 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Visiting an Elephant Sanctuary. This is How it Went.Following up from last week’s episode, this week we talk about what it’s like to actually visit an elephant sanctuary and roam among these big fat mammals. What’s that? Stop fat-shaming the elephants? It’s because they’re big-boned? Yea, alright.. good one. Pretty much expecting a one-species zoo, we spent half a day at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, known for being one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in the world.But would it be ethical? Would it even be fun? And would it be worth t...2023-09-121h 00

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Visiting an Elephant SanctuaryWe’ve all seen it. Someone putting up that mandatory selfie with an elephant after their “once in a lifetime trip” around South East Asia. Maybe you thought to yourself, “That’s as basic as it gets”, or “Thread lightly around that trunk fu**face, you might get squished”. But you probably also wondered… What’s it like to stand so close to the biggest mammal on the planet? This week, lucky to be in Thailand, we wanted to tick this activity off our “Basic Bitch Travel Checklist” and visit an Elephant Sanctuary. ...2023-09-051h 03

Should I Bother?A Games Only Episode: Best BitsIt’s that time of the year again. We’re off on our Hollibobs! And since there’s no point in having a “Should I Bother Going on a Sun Holiday” episode, we decided to make this one instead - a compilation of our favourite games since we started the podcast! So if you like the asthmatic chortle that is Steph’s wheezy laugh, make sure to listen to this one.Bonus points if you can guess what episode each of the game segments are from. If you can, write...2023-08-2952 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Indian Head Massages Part 2: More Slaps Than You’d ExpectIf you’ve heard part 1, you know all about the benefits and what to expect from an Indian Head Massage. This week we planned to see if the reality lined up with those expectations. So, we found an Ayurveda Clinic (if you’re not sure what that is, think, Indian Alternative Medicine) thinking “now these lads will know their sh*t”, but it actually ended up being… kind of grim? Maybe a regular massage place would have been different? Less horror movie vibes, perhaps? Who knows. Anyway, the plan was to give a verdic...2023-08-2255 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Indian Head Massages: For Headaches.. And Hair Growth?Time for another scalp slapping episode of “Should I Bother?”. This week - Indian Head Massages! Diving into this one with tension-ridden temples, we did expect some relaxation involved, but hair growth?? That claim's a load of bollo*ks. Surely? As the second topic of our new format, this episode is Part 1 where we do our usual bit of research - on the ancient techniques and modern day claims - to see if it’s worth the bother. Is it just a regular old rub-down, or can it induce a Nirvan...2023-08-151h 02

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Professional Ear Cleaning Part 2: What it’s Actually LikeIn case last week’s episode went in one ear and out the other, quick reminder on what we’re up to:Last week was all about our thoughts, opinions and research behind Professional Ear Cleaning i.e. why would anyone bother doing this. This week we talk about our experience actually getting it done in an ear cleaning salon in Malaysia to decide, Should You Bother doing this at all! As this is our first time with the altered format for the pod, we also have 2 new segments we’re tryi...2023-08-0847 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Professional Ear Cleaning: Is it Even Necessary?!Ear cleaning is one of those things we do, like popping spots - it’s oddly satisfying and something you’re not supposed to do, but most of us say, “f**k it” and do it anyway. Maybe you’ve seen this trend on TikTok a while back or heard about its popularity in parts of Asia? At the time of recording this in Malaysia, there’s literally an Ear Cleaning Shop across the road, so we did the usual and wondered, “is this something you should bother with??”So that’s what we aim to figure o...2023-08-011h 06

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with CrossFit Revisited: Our Attempt at Qualifying for a CompetitionAfter 6 whole weeks, we’re back with Part 2 to discuss how our attempt at qualifying for our first ever CrossFit competition (the Malaga Throwdown 2023) actually went.Underestimating how competitive this specific competition would be, we realised very late on that we’d both be competing against at least 90 others in both the male and female scaled category. Wod da fook..With only the top 16 making it through, how do you think we got on? If you’re any way familiar with CrossFit, listen in to hear what the workouts involved, what i...2023-07-2534 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Manifesting: Effective? Or Wishful Bullsh*t?Manifesting: The unproven practice of turning our dreams into reality by just “asking the universe” to make it so. Pretty much the modern-day equivalent of rubbing a magic lamp.Have you ever been curious about what manifesting is? Or wondered how it works? Maybe you’ve put a lot of faith in the vision board you spent hours creating, or positive affirmations that will lead to a life of abundance?We definitely have. So for this episode, we’re exploring the instagram-fueled illusion and answering all of those burning questions. Then aft...2023-07-181h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Improving Sleep Hygiene for Better Physical & Mental HealthSleep hygiene - the practice of creating good sleep habits and environments to improve your quality of sleep. Sounds simple enough. But is it… REALLY?!? Dun dun DUUUUNN!! (kind of hard to write that sound effect, but hopefully you get what we’re going for). We’ve probably all heard of the various ways to get better sleep. No technology before bed, avoid caffeine, don’t eat too much.. blah blah, fuc*ing blah. What makes practicing sleep hygiene so hard is because those are the exact things we all want to binge in the ev...2023-07-111h 07

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Love Languages: Will They Help Our Relationship?Ah, the infamous 'Love Languages' - those magical incantations that promise to revolutionise our relationships. Because nothing says 'I love you' like categorising human affection into neat little boxes! This week is all about carefully dissecting the best selling phenomenon - what are the 5 Love Languages and what do each mean, how they can be applied to a relationship and even, which love languages are most compatible. We also do a Love Language quiz mid-episode to see what ours are as we put them into practice for a week to see if they...2023-07-041h 09

Should I Bother?Sole Searching: Should You Bother with ReflexologyThis week, we explore the foot-focused art of reflexology! Yet another dose of alternative therapy to try out for the pod. The whole idea of “manipulating our chi” has come up in recent episodes - acupuncture, tai chi and cupping therapy - but we’ve never walked away feeling satisfied that it isn’t complete nonsense. Maybe this would be the one to change that? We address the usual questions - what is reflexology, what can reflexology “treat” and is it just another waste of your precious time - and indulge in a...2023-06-2758 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trusting Your Horoscope?Prepare to have your minds blown by the mystical wonders of the universe! Or, most likely don’t prepare for that at all…In this week's episode, we embark on a wild cosmic journey to unravel the enigmatic world of horoscopes. Complete nonsense? There’s a very strong possibility. But will your horoscope ever tell you that.. Between a lot of serious eye-rolling, we “scrutinize the stars” and discuss where this notion of astrology even came from and answer the big questions like, “Who are these Astrologers that walk among us, writing horoscopes for their loc...2023-06-201h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Journaling Daily: Exploring the Power of Journaling PromptsThis week we’re hitting the books every day and diving headfirst into the world of journaling, dissecting why it's apparently the secret sauce to mental health and self-improvement. We’ve both journaled in the past, but using journaling prompts will be a new experience as we put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard, if we're feeling fancy).Oh, and calling all the big massive macho men out there! We also discuss how prompts might be the best thing for you when it comes to journaling, helping you to unleash your inner soft...2023-06-131h 03

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with CrossFit: A Guide for Beginners & Those Who Want to CompeteAfter 3 years of CrossFit, we’re finally taking the leap and attempting to qualify for an actual Crossfit Competition! Soon to be Fittest on Earth? Absolutely not. But we’re one step closer than we’ve ever been. If you’ve ever been interested in CrossFit, we’re taking this week’s episode to explain exactly what’s involved and how it convinced us to believe what we thought was unthinkable - that it’s possible to love going to the gym! I can hear a distant voice in my head shouting, ‘LAME’ when I read that last...2023-06-0653 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Stoicism: Can It Change Your Life?Ever heard of Seneca or Marcus Aurelius or Ryan Holiday coming up in conversation? If so, you’ve probably been partially exposed to Stoic Philosophy. It’s very like that you zoned out during the conversation, but if not, you may have picked up some nuggets of wisdom. In this episode, we’re looking into exactly what it means to be stoic. People have been claiming it’s “saved” or “changed” their lives and it’s definitely something you’ll hear CEOs and influencers mention. So is it worth jumping on this philosophical bandwagon? We start from the...2023-05-301h 07

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Podcasting: The Pros, Cons and Advice on How to StartAfter 1 year of podcasting and 50+ episodes released, we’ve finally made an episode for those listeners who ask themselves, “Should I Bother starting a podcast?”There’s a lot of misconceptions about starting one - needing special skills, or a lot of cash for example - but this episode is here to debunk all of that, providing practical insights for beginners and those who are just generally curious, or just down right nosey. We cover a lot, from the reasons you should or shouldn’t start one to the potential costs and profits, including...2023-05-231h 13

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning to Play the Drums?Have you ever considered learning to play the drums for the first time? It definitely looks cool, but is it practical to learn on your own? How hard is it? Would you be better off learning the guitar? Are lessons worth doing?Well let’s drum up a bit of excitement for this week’s topic (eh?? Eh?) Because we cover all of those questions and more! We did one lesson in a music school to learn everything we could - from how to properly hold the drumsticks correctly to getting started with basic...2023-05-161h 06

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Chess? Taking Lessons From a ProDid you know, there’s over 600 million chess players worldwide?? Not sure how they count that. Maybe from the number of people playing chess online these days?With that many chess players, that’s a LOT of people who think this something you should bother with. Sadly, we’re from the other school of thought - that this game is very boring and reserved for the nerds and old white men among us. But don't take offence just yet. This podcast is always our excuse to challenge those preconceptions to see if there's any tr...2023-05-091h 05

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Playing Dungeons and Dragons?The world’s original roleplaying game, Dungeons and Dragons hit the movies recently and after already seeing it in shows like Stranger Things and Community, we started to think this might be something you should bother trying! So we attended a local arcade hosting a “D&D” night to get our filthy quest on. Knowing absolutely f**k all going in, we explored every aspect and discussed it in this episode - the process of creating a character, the very loose rules of the game (“so we can do anything and it isn’t played on a board...2023-05-031h 06

Should I Bother?We Tried 50 Hobbies and Trends: This is our Top 5One year and 50 episodes later, we’ve tried and tested some of the weirdest and most wonderful trends and hobbies out there, from Colonic Irrigation to the 5AM Club. But which of them are really worth your time and energy? And which should you definitely bother doing??In this episode we reflect on the different hobbies and trends we’ve tried and reveal our top 5 picks, as well as discussing those you shouldn’t bother your arse with. Also to mark the occasion, we have not 1, but 2 games that we’ve made up from previous...2023-04-251h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with A Social Media DetoxThis week a social media detox/cleanse for 7 days was in order! With more apps & notifications than ever before, we’re all mindlessly scrolling through feeds, feeling more stressed and less productive as a result. So this episode is both a digital detox challenge and a big fu*k you to Zukerberg and the lads.We discuss the benefits of a social media detox - regaining mental clarity & productivity, among others - some tried and tested tactics and how our experience went with trying this detox challenge for ourselves. Also disc...2023-04-181h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying the Andrew Huberman Morning RoutineAndrew Huberman is likely a name you’ve seen popping up everywhere recently. If not and you’re wondering, “Andrew who? (berman)”, he’s probably the world’s most popular neuroscientist at the minute. Why? Because he takes the liberty of spewing out advice on how to best live one’s life and millions of people - including ourselves - lap it up. Thanks again Andy. Among his most popular “biohacking advice” are a list of supplements he suggests and how to optimise your morning routine for a healthier and more productive life. In this episode, we...2023-04-111h 05

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Writing an Ebook to Make Money: A Beginner’s Experience.Have you ever considered writing an ebook to make money? We did - in our side hustles episode - and failed. Miserably. But, with the help of ChatGPT, the barrier to getting this done was significantly lowered. So it just became easier for us and everyone else! In this episode, we talk about our experience and explain just how easy or difficult it is to “write” and sell your first ebook. From editing and design to marketing and distribution, we cover every step we took to help you evaluate if the effort is worth the potential payo...2023-04-041h 10

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Using Side Hustles to Make Money: Our Failed AttemptLooking to make some extra cash with a side hustle? Well, you might want to listen to our latest episode first. In this minisode, we're revisiting our Side Hustle Experiment that we attempted 9 months ago, where we tried to make some "easy money" from selling an online course and an ebook. Now, hanging our heads in shame, we're returning to the topic to explain just how much of a failure that was. But! With all great failures come very valuable lessons. And that's the purpose of this episode. So join us as we...2023-04-0126 min

Should I Bother?Taking the Reins: Should You Bother with Horseback Riding?On this week’s episode, we’re saddling up and galloping into the world of horseback riding to answer a question that’s never crossed our minds before: is it worth your time and money? We’re in Phuket, Thailand and seeing as there were three different horseback riding clubs to choose from, we wanted tottery this for the first time and perhaps awaken the cowboy within. Have you also wondered what it’d be like to try horse riding lessons? Or maybe what horse riding on a beach would be like? We did too! A...2023-03-281h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying Pickleball: America’s Fastest Growing SportIt’s the fastest growing sport in America that you potentially haven’t heard of! This week, we’re trying out Pickleball - a racquet sport that’s similar to ping-pong, played on a badminton court, with a tennis net. It’s not as confusing as it sounds, trust us. One of the reasons for it growing so fast, is actually because of it being exceptionally easy. How easy exactly, is what we wanted to find out to see if you - our listener - should also be bothered trying it. In this...2023-03-211h 12

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Sound Baths? What They Are and What To Expect.“Sound baths: a meditative experience where you allow sound to ‘wash over you’ for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience”. Sounds a bit cheesy… and surprisingly, it has nothing to do with water. In this episode, we talk about everything we could find out about this wellness trend - from the mystical instruments used, to the potential benefits for your mind and body. Also discussed: do prisoners have playstations (“goodies for the baddies”??), if music therapy is basically someone’s Spotify Wrapped, and our game of the week, “Are you as Sound (bath) as a Pound?”2023-03-141h 12

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with ChatGPT: The AI Tool Everyone is Talking AboutAI is changing the game, and we're here to help you keep up. In this episode of our podcast, we dive into the world of Chat GPT and explain why it's worth your attention.But let's be real, you're not here for the humans - you're here for me, ChatGPT. I wrote this description and did most of the work for the episode, so you know it's going to be good. Join us for a fun and informative discussion on how this powerful tool is revolutionizing the way we communicate, and why you...2023-03-071h 15

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Positive Affirmations: Our 30-Day Experiment Results!Get ready to affirm your way to greatness with this little minisode! Back in episode 37, we talked all about the science behind positive affirmations and set ourselves the challenge of practising them for 30 days to see if they're as "life changing" as we were led to believe. With both of us having at least one affirmation dedicated to productivity, did we get more sh*t done? Or did we continue to be a pair of useless slugs, sliming our way through life. Take a guess and then have a listen.2023-03-0320 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Stand Up Paddle Boarding? Our First-Time Impression & Opinion. Paddle boarding - the act of standing on inflatable boards in the water and rowing your way to some destination, making balance look effortless. Have you seen it before? It’s the trendy new water sport that seems to be popping up everywhere, from people rowing through canals in a city centre, to others trekking across a lake or bay. Some people are actually trying paddle boarding yoga, because testing your balance by standing apparently wasn’t enough…But how “effortless” and tranquil is it really? Doesn't seem that hard, but shouldn’...2023-02-2859 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Taking Cold Showers? Our Experiment and VerdictYet another thing you’ve probably been bombarded with on social media, taking cold showers fits right into that “habits of the successful” category - along with other things we’ve tried, like the 5AM club, daily gratitude and meditation. With Wim Hof slowly becoming a household name, the trend just continues to get bigger. So as always, we want to see what the fuss is all about and decide if it’s something you should actually bother doing (even if you f**king hate cold showers).In this episode we go into the benefit...2023-02-211h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Attending A Board Game Night? Rolling the Dice With StrangersBoard game pubs and cafés are popping up all over the place recently. Seems like a pretty smart idea - give people and their friends something that will occupy them for hours so they stay and buy more stuff. Well played, you sneaky pubs. But what if you’re playing games with strangers instead of your friends? What if you don’t have that usual freedom of calling someone a pri*k, when they succeed instead of you in some made up game? This week on 'Should I Bother', we put t...2023-02-141h 14

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with ASMR: What's the obsession? It’s like Bovril for your ears - you either seem to love it or hate it. But what is this YouTube phenomenon? And why do some of these ASMR videos have millions, if not billions of views??People claim it helps them relax, others say it benefits their sleep. Others just enjoy some nonsense being gently whispered into their ears. This week, we discuss it all and dive into this weird, but pretty big corner of the internet. Expect to hear things like - the science behind it and why...2023-02-071h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Baking as a Hobby?This week, we’re learning how to fake it till you bake it as we rustle up some cinnamon rolls - a dessert that Steph considers herself to be quite the connoisseur of.With only one of us having baking experience, we crossed our buttery fingers and hoped that this would be a fun couple’s thing to do, rather than something that would ‘bake up’ the relationship. Sh*t pun, we know, but give us a bake will ya? Also discussed: Paul Hollywood - “the Cristiano Ronaldo of the baking world”; 100 year old Mammy do...2023-01-311h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning How to Knit in Your 30s?“Cast on, cast off” - Mr Miyagi’s Granny. Do you also think of grannies, sitting in a rocking chair when you think of knitting? Apparently everyone else does too. But, it’s time to break that stereotype! As the perfect activity to try in the year’s most boring month, we unleashed our inner grannies and decided to try our hand at this age-old craft. As usual, we found a load of scientifically proven health benefits (always surprising..) and a survey of 3500 knitters worldwide even found that 82% are much happier afte...2023-01-241h 05

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Positive Affirmations? Our 30-Day ExperimentWe’ve likely all seen the word, “affirmations” being thrown around in the last few years. Maybe from your favourite influencer, or self-help guru, or shi**y website that appears on page 1 of Google.Maybe it’s followed by phrases like, “”affirmations for self-love” or “affirmations for money” or “abundance”. But have you ever wondered, what are positive affirmations really all about? Personally when I see someone saying, “I use positive affirmations every day to receive abundance”, I feel a deep sense of cringe as my mind begins to wander to something more interesting. But...2023-01-1747 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother at All? Our First Christmas SpecialFeliz Navidad you cheeky pups!This week, we didn't bother finding something that we should bother doing. Instead, we opted for some cocktails (Pi-nog Coladas™) and a whole lot of sh*te talk, with a couple of games mixed in.This is our last episode of 2022 and we'll be back again in the middle of January, with a new long list of things to try over 2023. If you've got suggestions, just write to us on Instagram (@shouldibotherpod). We love to hear them.Lastly, thanks so much for listening in this ye...2022-12-2056 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Pratising Full Moon Rituals?Once a month, every month, some people decide to perform a ritual and “harness the power of the moon” to change their life for the better. We’re pretty sure none of these people are werewolves but some do proclaim to be witches, along with the occasional “crystal therapist” and everyone else in between. But what are Full Moon Rituals? What’s involved and what should you expect to really happen from them? Does the moon actually have an effect on us? It does control 71% of the earth (i.e. the ocean...2022-12-131h 06

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Getting a Thai Massage in Thailand?54% of people surveyed say the thing that first pops to mind when they hear “Thai massage” is “happy ending”. Can you believe that?! Well, you shouldn’t. Because we completely made that statistic up! You naive little Nancy you. Throughout this episode we did wonder, however, why does that term keep popping up when we do a search for ‘Thai yoga massage’ on google. And what makes a Thai massage so different versus a Swedish massage, for example? Both world renowned, but for some reason you’ll find spas dedicated to Thai massages...2022-12-0655 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying Mouth Taping? TikTok’s newest trendIf you’re a user of TikTok, you’ve probably seen the latest trend doing the rounds: people taping their mouths before bed and making big claims about its health benefits. Being the big bunch of human sheep that we are, we all love to jump on the world’s latest bandwagon, but a quick google search will tell you that this might actually be dangerous! What?! Taping the biggest hole on your face that you use to breath for 8 consecutive hours might actually lead to some complications?? That’s such a surprise! Wh...2022-11-2955 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Understanding Buddhism? For Better Mental HealthTravelling through Thailand. More monks around us than we’ve ever seen in our life. 95% of the population are Buddhists. And we wondered: what do we actually know about Buddhism?!Word on the street is, it’s more of a “way or life” or philosophy than a religion? Which was news to us! We had definitely heard of Buddha and reincarnation, but outside of that, what does it really take to be a buddhist? With the decision made to stop considering ignorance as bliss, we made plans to visit a temple and...2022-11-221h 04

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with F45? Life-changing, or Expensive Fitness Craze?Some call it the fastest growing exercise franchise. Others, a cult. Globally it’s known as F45. But, what the F does the F stand for?! Functional! As in, you get to use a lot of “functional movements” in the class i.e. “movements based on real-world situational biomechanics”. And since that means F all to most people, what then sets it apart? Apparently, TV's tell you what to do while measuring your heart rate, there’s no mirrors - so you can’t indulge in your own vanity while “getting a pump" - and occasionally...2022-11-151h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Wakeboarding? Kind of Like Surfing, But Easier?Wakeboarding is probably about as common as water skiing. It’s something you might have seen on TV - if you’ve even heard of it - but never in real life. And even if you have, unless you own a boat or live near a water park that accommodates it, you probably don’t practise it that often.Growing up in the middle of Irish countryside, we didn’t have a need for a boat, believe it or not. So we went into this sport knowing diddly squat, or, absolutely f**k all, in layman’s terms. B...2022-11-081h 08

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning How to Shoot a Gun?To all non-Americans out there, how many of you have actually shot a gun before? Not an air rifle, or pellet gun. Or even a a fun finger gun around the office. We mean a real life, gunpowder-filled, murderous weapon. Being from a country (Ireland) where there’s so much regulation around guns, we never had the same opportunity as all of our Irish relatives in America - to buy one over the counter and actually shoot one. What a weird privilege to have!But let’s not go down the "why does Amer...2022-11-011h 00

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Believing in Ghosts?It’s our Halloween Special! And what better topic to address than one that tears opinions straight down the middle. Ghosts! Do you believe in them? When we asked our listeners on Instagram (@shouldibotherpod) 62% said yes, which is higher than the typical average of 40-50%. Unless you live in Taiwan, where it's over 90%. Are most of our listeners Taiwanese? Or just a bunch of spooky weirdos? For a lot of people, ghosts are just a part of Halloween or lame 90’s movies (that includes you, Patrick Swayze). But some actually dedicate their lives to the...2022-10-2556 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Smashing Your Anger Away at a Rage RoomAs everyone in the world continues to get stressed out about every little thing in life, it’s no wonder that Rage Rooms - AKA Anger Rooms, Smash Rooms, take your pick - are also on the rise! Just in case the name isn’t obvious enough, we’ll spell it out. Rage rooms are a place where you can smash objects to pieces with a blunt object of your choosing. Sound like your kind of thing?We’ve all had one of those days where you want to nominate your boss for “the world’s...2022-10-1855 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Acupuncture: What’s the Point?Other than being voluntarily stabbed by tiny needles, what is acupuncture? What purpose does it serve? ‘Puncture’ isn’t exactly a word that has a lot of positive connotations, so why on earth would this be something that’s a positive for your health?? Just like Tai Chi and Cupping, we learned early on that Acupuncture is from the same little family of traditional Chinese Healing. And based on how those episodes went, we didn’t have a lot of faith going into this. But maybe this would be the activity to t...2022-10-111h 13

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Not Checking Your Phone in the MorningStatistics show that 75% of us check our phones within the first 30 minutes of waking up. And what’s more alarming is.. 25% of us don’t! Who are these weirdos? But what’s wrong with that? Who cares if you want to indulge in some harmless puppy videos while slurping over your bland cereal in the morning? As you might have guessed, studies show that starting your day with that little distraction box we call a phone, only leads to a day filled with distractions. Naturally, followed by the world’s current leading pastime - insuffer...2022-10-0457 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Eating bugs: the world’s most sustainable, healthy "snacks"Did you know that approximately 25% of the global population eat “bugs" as part of their diet?! Nobody forces them to. There are other things they can eat instead. So the question on any “westerner’s” lips is probably a big fat, “WHY?!” 🤢As it turns out, for some pretty big fat reasons. Outside of being considered "tasty" across a lot of cultures (*holding back a gag*), we were surprised to find out just how healthy they really are! Looking for more “gains and protein” little meathead? Look no further! Combine that with just how muc...2022-09-271h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Tai Chi? The Lowest of Impacts Martial ArtKind of sounds like a type of tea? But it’s not, it’s Tai chi. The slowest and - what appears to be - most harmless martial art in the world. Although we don't know anyone personally that practices this, there are apparently 250 million people worldwide that do. That’s over 3% of the global population that thinks you should bother doing this!!If you’ve never heard of it, you may have seen people moving slowly from pose to pose, looking extremely wise and graceful in a park near you. Typically during work hou...2022-09-2056 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Cupping Therapy? A 3000 Year Old Medical PracticeClose your eyes. Now try to picture the day you watched Michael Phelps in the Rio 2016 Olympics, gliding through the water with loads of weird circular bruises on his back. “The f**k are those?”, you may have pondered as you watched him pick up yet, another gold medal. But did you know, those circles were in fact a result... of cupping therapy?! Also practiced by the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow - quite fitting of Hollywood’s biggest wellness guru - cupping therapy was revived in 2004 as a "hot new celebrity trend”. Justin Bieber, Kim K, Serena Wil...2022-09-0657 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? An Excuse to Hug StrangersEver heard someone talking about “BJJ” and wondered why they included the extra J? Well, that’s because they’re actually talking about the martial art, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Instead of, well.. you know. We're guessing you - like most people - have one of those friends or distant associates who got heavily invested in the UFC craze over the last few years. They talk about MMA with so much passion, that you’d like to test their ability in taking a fist, square to the face. These are typically also the kind to rant on a...2022-08-3057 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Breath Work? Our Most Surreal Experience To DateBreathing. That’s literally all this is. So... how, the, f**k, can it cause your hands and toes to curl up and feel like you've been drugged?!Being a melting pot for spiritual healing, breathwork is something we heard A LOT during our time in Bali (between other mentions of Reiki, Kundalini and full moon ceremonies, of course).Assuming it neatly fit into the category of "latest fads adopted by the influencers of the world”, we didn’t really pay any attention at first. That was until, some fellow skeptics pitched in. ...2022-08-231h 01

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Playing Padel? A Mix of Tennis & SquashWho would’ve though it was spelled, “padel”? Perhaps the 18 million people that play it worldwide?! But don’t feel out of the loop because of that, dear listener. Because it’s not something we were familiar with either!Also known as "Padel Tennis", Padel is a close relative to - you guessed it - tennis! Along with “Paddle Tennis" and “Pickleball” (mmm-hmm, you better believe it), these are all sports that look very, very similar to tennis but vary in some way. In the case of Padel you can rebound the ball off the wall, a b...2022-08-1655 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Axe Throwing? (Even If You're Not a Lumberjack)So, apparently a lot of people like to pretend they live in the medieval ages these days, throwing axes around for fun. Do we blame shows like Vikings or Game of Thrones for this? Or just point our fingers at the bored Canadians that made it up? For those that are into it (a world axe throwing league exists, unsurprisingly) some big claims are being made that it could one day rival the likes of bowling and darts. Whether that becomes a reality or not, who knows, or maybe even cares. But one thing is for sur...2022-08-0950 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Tarot Reading? Accurate or Generic BS?Hoping someone would look deep into our souls this week, we put all our cards on the table (eh?) and opted for Tarot reading. Not exactly the ideal activity for the skeptics of the world. Knowing veeerrry, very little about this global phenomenon, we really wanted to see if you should bother, or if your local mystic is just filling you with a load of (crystal) balls. Crossing our fingers that we weren’t dealt cards like, “Death”, “The Hanged Man” or “The Devil”, we did our very best to go into this open minded - but...2022-08-0256 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Colonic Irrigation?Colonic irrigation has always been something we were curious about. Literally washing yourself from the inside out sounds so... weird! So why do so many people do it? Neither a hobby nor a habit, this week we wondered, what turn has this podcast taken?! When we researched the benefits, we also found a lot of risks. But we remained curious - and nervous - to find out which would we experience. An empty bowel and a newfound skip in our step? Or a ruptured colon, followed by an emergency room? Are the likes of...2022-07-2657 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Yoga Classes?Yoga. You likely have a good idea of what it's about. You’re also likely to know one or two people you probably don't like that claim it as a hobby. Perhaps your posh friend that loves to educate people on how to live their lives?Regardless, given that it’s been around longer than some of the oldest civilisations, there has to be a plethora (yep, big word) of reasons that it's stood the test of time. So it’s definitely a hobby that made our “must try” list.Once we can get our hea...2022-07-2052 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Sunrise Swimming?This week we decided to try the go-to lockdown activity for many during covid - swimming in the cold sea at a ridiculous hour of the morning when sunrise hits. As fun as people make it out to be? We found that hard to believe. But judging by those smug faces you see on instagram, it was something we just had to try. We expected a lot of positives. Similar to our 5AM club episode, we were already sold on the benefits of being up before the sun. But opting for the additional hardship of shocking...2022-07-1252 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother With Pottery Classes?Tired of sculpting your sick pair of abs at the gym? Well why don’t you take a break and try sculpting some actually clay, you big f**king legend? That’s exactly what we tried this week. And although we’ve never had success sculpting said abs, we thought we’d have more luck with the clay. The objective - find out if this really is just a hobby for the middle aged out there. Oh, and maybe make a mug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-07-0552 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Joining the 5AM Club?What do the CEO of Apple, Xerox and General Electric all have in common? ... They're the first people out on a lawn at 5am, on their hands and knees, catching worms, while the rest of us are sleeping soundly in bed at stupid o'clock.On this week's episode, we decided to take a leaf from their books of success. Not by crawling around a garden in the early hours, but by actually being awake and active before 6 in the morning. Time to feel like less of a useless slob. Hip Hip!With some...2022-06-2855 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Taking Cooking Classes?Another listener's suggestion, ticked off the list! (Pssst... you'll hear the rest in EP 4 🤫) This week - following Steph's short bout of Typhoid #survivor #salmonellawho? - we took to a cooking class in Bali, Indonesia. After a quick, "cooking classes near me" search and zero expectations, we were actually both looking forward to it. Not something we can say for every episode! Even if Steph's cooking ability is one level above toasting a slice of bread, with an actual chef present while we cook, what could go wrong?! It's practically idiot proof, which sui...2022-06-221h 00

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Trying Surfing as a Beginner?Completely lacking in both blond hair and tanned skin, surfing is not something either of us were accustomed to. So we took to surfing lessons to really understand why these "cool surfer dudes" love to hang loose all the time.For anyone that can surf, gliding on top of a wave looks so effortless, so could it be that hard? Considering some dogs can even do it... As one of the most popular water sports in the world, we suspect this is something you should bother doing. But would we...2022-06-1454 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Using Side Hustles to Make Money: Your Ticket to Financial Freedom?Rise & Grind, bitches!In this week's episode we dive into the world of the side hustles. You know, those second jobs that people like to do on top of their existing jobs?We chat about what they are and why every Rick, Ross (thats a hidden reference; bonus points if you get it) and Harry loves working themselves to the bloody bone these days.As we discuss some of the umpteeeeen examples that we found online - such as people who've created blogs about side hustles, which then became their...2022-06-0755 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Watching Bridgerton?Dearest gentle reader, settle in for what promises to be a lively discussion regarding the ton & its antics this season (it's a reference from the show; if you don't get it, don't you worry your pretty little head about it.)Are you one of the millions of people that watched Bridgerton when it was first released at the end of 2020, or are you - like Gary - only catching up now?If you're the latter, hopefully this episode will help you make your decision on whether it's worth 8 hours of your time. If...2022-05-3145 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Practising Daily Gratitude? Trying the 10-10-10 MethodWe're guessing everyone else is in the same boat, but hands up if you've ever came across a #grateful post on social media. Put your other hand up if you rolled your eyes and continued scrolling. Okay, hopefully someone will look at you now with two hands in the air and wonder what you're doing. Tell them you'd be grateful if they'd stare at someone else.We realised this week that we're actually waayy more cynical than we thought! There's a lot of studies out there saying gratitude - like meditation - is the kind of...2022-05-2455 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Floatation Tanks: Our weird journey in Sensory DeprivationIt's an activity that goes by many, many names - Floatation therapy, sensory deprivation tanks, isolation tanks, float cabins, sensory attenuation tanks.. and thats not even the full list! But what are they really? And why do the likes of Steph Curry, Joe Rogan and Tom Brady swear by them??In this episode, we talk about some of the benefits and BIG claims that we found while surfing the World Wide Web (cowabunga! 🤙 ) to truly understand, how a big puddle of salt could be so damn good for your overall health.As always, we...2022-05-1756 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Snorkeling Tours? All They're Cracked Up to Be? If you’ve ever been to a beach - which, we're guessing you might have - you’ve most likely tried snorkelling before. But, have you ever been in an exotic location where you can see really, colourful fish? The kind you’ve only ever seen in your rich friend’s aquarium (damn you and your rich parents, Billy 😠).Well, we hadn’t either. Booking a snorkelling excursion through one of those “tourist trap” companies was also a first for us and surprisingly... it didn’t go quite as swimmingly (yes, intended pun 🤷‍♂️) as expected.In this episode we tal...2022-05-1041 min

Should I Bother?From Our Listeners, to Your Ears: The Most Popular Episode SuggestionsWhen we put the question, “What should we bother trying next?” to our audience over Instagram (@shouldibotherpod), we were EXTREMELY grateful to get so much input! Mucho love, compadres ❤️ As expected, suggestions were mixed: from scuba diving to ghost-busting to.. counting to five every time someone asks you a question? What an eclectic bunch of listeners you all are! We discuss our favourites and include our own suggestions, so you know what’s coming up over the next few weeks. And if you have more suggestions, send us those too! In return, we...2022-05-0342 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Salsa Classes Without Any Experience?Dancing - it's not everyone's cup of pico de gallo. It's maybe a bit more like marmite - you either love it or hate it. As a couple on either end of that spectrum, we decided to take on a suggestion from our audience and attend a salsa class!With Steph acting the proverbial, "giddy goat" in anticipation, would our findings of Salsa being a hunting ground for the single male ring true? And how much of a walk in the park can Salsa classes be? Particularly, for those with two left feet (Gary).2022-04-2657 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother Muay Thai Training (In Thailand)Burn over 1000 calories per hour!! The best stand up fighting style across all martial arts!! An integral part of many MMA fighting styles!! And... the potential to suffer a serious injury, including, but not limited to, brain trauma? Welllll, sign us up!We're in Thailand at the moment, so of course, it'd be rude not to try out their national sport. And with MMA becoming more and more popular these days (with constant reminders when abroad: "yes we're from Ireland.. yes, Conor McGregor, we know"), we thought let's give this a go.The...2022-04-1943 min

Should I Bother?Should You Bother with Daily MeditationFor something that's all about finding peace and calmness, meditation is a bit of a stress-inducing, in-your-face activity these days. "Success gurus", apps.. that influencer you love to hate. They all praise meditation as being THE integral habit of a successful lifestyle. But is it worth all the bloody fuss? Can 10 minutes a day of "finding your inner zen" really have that big of an impact? Most importantly, should you bother your hole trying to find consistency in yet, another, thing??In this episode, we discuss Steph's experience of exactly that. Two weeks of consistent meditation...2022-04-1244 min

Should I Bother?Pilot EpisodeWe're cringing, oh so very hard at ourselves. But our plan was to stop "living for the weekend" and finally find a hobby we both enjoy. That hobby, is now a podcast, about trying different hobbies! (Or basically anything we hear people talking about, or saying you "should" try). The plan? Try them all! And see if they really are worth all the bother of getting up out of our comfy seats to actually try. Who are we? Gary and Steph - a 30 year old Irish couple, in a long term relationship, that...2022-04-0814 min