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Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 200 - A Grand Podcast RetrospectiveThis is the last episode of Michael & Ivanka’s Grand Podcast! We have a new one though: https://canyouseemyscreenpodcast.com In this episode we went back over what we’ve learned and how we’ve changed over the last few years recording this podcast. All the video episodes are now available for free on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBnjcgu4DgLDlr0gg9FtJA Patreon is now closed!Episode streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 29th April 2022Michael / Squares TVhttps...2022-05-0253 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 199 - Two Gen Xers Talk About Zoomers & MillennialsWhat takes us older folks time to get our heads around is second nature to the younger generations. Instead of worrying about whether climate change is real, they’re devoting their lives to fixing it.OUR NEW PODCAST!https://canyouseemyscreenpodcast.com Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 8th April 2022---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] BRAVO WINNERS - https://brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk/ ...2022-04-1131 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 198 - Not Being a Misery GutsWe often end up taking turns being grumpy at work or in our relationships. Sometimes it doesn’t feel fair to have to bring the energy. Sometimes all we want to do is throw a temper tantrum or sulk. How can we deal with this better, and how do we help others to recognise our own emotional labour?OUR NEW PODCAST!https://canyouseemyscreenpodcast.com Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 1st April 2022---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podI...2022-04-0446 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 197 - Prematurely Dismissing PeopleIt’s all too easy to dismiss people these days but this wasn’t always possible. Subjects that can be skirted face-to-face come to the fore on social media. We talk about strategies for dealing with people who give us those red flags. Sometimes they deserve a second chance. OUR NEW PODCAST!https://canyouseemyscreenpodcast.com Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 25th March 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- Thi...2022-03-2845 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 196 - Network EffectsWe explore the network effects of talking to people.OUR NEW PODCAST!https://canyouseemyscreenpodcast.com Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 4th March 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Office Hours Global - https://officehours.global[2] Michael’s IndieHackers posts - https://www.indiehackers.com/michaelforrest [3] Restaurants Brighton - https://brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk/ [4] Russian invasion of Ukraine...2022-03-0744 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 195 - SpotifyJoe Rogan is happy to promote misinformation and extremist voices on his podcast, and many artists recently left Spotify as a result of his continued inclusion on the platform. We talk about our history with Spotify as consumers and as an artist, and wonder what the hell CEO Daniel Ek is doing.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 11th Feb 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] BRAVOS...2022-02-1439 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 194 - "Benefits" of Brexit ReportThe British government released a report on the “benefits” of Brexit this week and it is so heavily predicated on questionable premises, and so one-sidedly targeted to a pro-Brexit audience, that it is difficult to discuss. We attempted to discuss it nevertheless.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 4th Feb 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] The benefits of Brexit - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-be...2022-02-0743 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 193 - InvestingEpisode 193 - InvestingWe’ve been experimenting with “assets”. How do you make money work for you? How do you play the game when you realise that for rich people, money isn’t a thing you earn and spend, it’s a magical up-and-down merry go round of arbitrary financial gain. Do we even have a “net worth” if we don’t do this stuff?Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Thursday 27th Jan 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV...2022-01-3148 min
GAG - Der PodcastEpisode 108 - Lügen, Lügen, Lügen!In Episode 108 sprechen wir über unsere schlechten und guten Angewohnheiten. Warum Robin`s Witzelsucht Ivanka in den Wahnsinn treibt und wie Robin Ivanka`s Lügen enttarnt, findet ihr hier!
Die aktuelle Episode GAG wird unterstützt von NYX Cosmetics, unserem Partner für flawless Looks und nebenbei auch noch offizieller Partner des CSD Deutschlands. Wir freuen uns auf ein wildes, buntes Jahr mit NYX und verlosen im Zuge der Episode auch auch wieder exklusive NYX Pakete full of Make-Up. Mehr dazu auf Instagram: @miss.ivanka.t & @robinsolf . Viel Spaß bei der Teilnahme.
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Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 192 - Minimum Viable ProductsHow well does something need to be before it’s ready to launch? How pretty does it need be? Michael is unlearning professional habits from years working for clients and allowing himself to release some janky stuff for market validation. Ivanka shares what happened on Ubuntu Phone and blows open the whole conversation to encompass the tradeoff between functionality, context and story telling.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 14th Jan 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV ht...2022-01-1747 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 191 - NFTs, Crypto, Web3 & EquitySilicon Valley and investors have been talking about this stuff but what is it exactly? We try to wrap our heads around the implications of a blockchain-powered creator economy and the implications of businesses running on smart contracts. We don’t use any jargon without explaining it first!Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 7th Jan 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog...2022-01-1043 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 189 - Being SpikySometimes you just want to clap back at an idiot on the internet. Sometimes you get into a row because you were casually unkind a few times too many. We wanted to understand why exactly why we think better of posting that pissed-off tweet or angry email even though in the moment it seems like it would feel so good.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 3rd December 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares...2021-12-0639 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 188 - Public HealthHow do we talk to people who don’t want to do the things that we all need to do to end this pandemic?Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 26th November 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] For Billy Bragg equates vaccination to recycling - https://www.newsflare.com/video/465372/bill...2021-11-2936 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 187 - RetirementWork your whole life so you can enjoy the rewards when you’re too old and tired to appreciate them? Sign me up!Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 19th November 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Four Hour Work Week (AGAIN SORRY) - https://amzn.to/3p4eFNO [2] Cities Aren’t Loud, C...2021-11-2237 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 186 - DiversificationOverspecialisation makes us vulnerable so the best way to survive or grow is to diversify. If we have a couple of different options, we’ll be significantly safer.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 5th November 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael’s new video - https://squares.tv/mf-music-stream [2] Property Taxes and Une...2021-11-0845 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 185 - What To Work OnWe talked about the distractions, focus, responsibility, reactivity, routines and habits involved in trying to work on the right thing at any given moment.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 29th October 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Rich Dad, Poor Dad - https://amzn.to/3BJHEtK [2] Alain De Botton on Relationships - h...2021-11-0144 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 184 - RiskWe tried to figure out how to better assess risk and being more confident about making decisions around life, work, money and other stuff. Michael is reading “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” and introduces a more hardcore Capitalist perspective than we usually engage with.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 15th October 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----2021-10-1857 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 183 - SovereigntyWARNING: Ivanka’s levels were all over the place this week! What level of sovereignty do any of us want or need - is it local, national, tribal or just sovereignty over our own time and existence? What is so appealing about this story and how does it relate to the concept of control?Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 8th October 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podI...2021-10-1151 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 182 - Building A CommunityIvanka wants to build a community in Croatia as a way to start talking about climate action. Michael is trying to start a community of people who like plugging things into other things. We talked about ways we think we might do this better.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 24th September 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Li...2021-09-2753 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 181 - Optimism vs PessimismIt’s easier to be pessimistic than it is to be optimistic. But it’s worth working to visualise positive outcomes to any situation if you don’t want to miss the best opportunities. We look at this through the lens of evolutionary psychology, privilege, toxic positivity and the plain old misery guts. Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 17th September 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvank...2021-09-2056 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 180 - Lifestyle Design“Lifestyle Design” is how Tim Ferriss describes thinking about what you actually want your life to be, separately from how much money you need or what is preventing you from achieving it. It’s easy to miss opportunities when you don’t know what you want, so even though life is what happens while you’re making other plans, the alternative is that you never get anything you want.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 3rd September 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct...2021-09-061h 08
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 179 - FitnessWe talked about walking, running, swimming, strength training, injuries, trackers and keeping momentum. We also touched on the vulnerability of being seen working out. Who wants a bright red face at work?Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 27th August 2021---- Stuff we made ----Shoot - Clean Camera Feed http://clean.camera?ct=podSquares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Fitness flippers - https://www.google.com/se...2021-08-3057 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 178 - Going On HolidayHolidays. Anticipation. Change. Work. Not Work. Getting Paid. Not Getting Paid. Staycations. Hosting Guests. Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 20th August 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Four Hour Work Week - https://amzn.to/3k3qEqE [2] The Problem With Travel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWa13rkEUkk [3] Deborah Frances White’s Writing Retreat - https://guiltyfeminist.libsyn.com/88-innova...2021-08-2351 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 177 - Doing What You LoveWe’re often told “You should do what you love” but this idea doesn’t often get unpacked. How do we fall in love with something? Can we do things we love in the service of things we hate? Or the opposite? Is doing something you love a privilege? What about when what we love doesn’t seem to love us back? And what is the relationship between love and trauma? Big chats, come and listen.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 13th August 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV...2021-08-1659 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 176 -Fear, Hope, Grit & GloryPatreon produced a series of articles looking at the creative process in terms of these four phases or factors. We took each one and had a good old chat about it, and came up with some takeaways and conclusions for each one. Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 6th August 2021---- Stuff we made ----Squares TV https://squares.tv?ct=podIvanka’s Blog https://ivanka.blog---- This Week's Links ----[1] Patreon posts on Fear, Hope, Grit, and Glory[2] Alexan...2021-08-091h 10
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 173 - F*king LondonLondon is a great and terrible city. If you want money, or you have money, it offers possibilities available nowhere else. But it’s a cynical place. Should Michael break up with it like Ivanka did 10 years ago?Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 9th July 2021---- Stuff we made ----Try Donegood https://donegood.app Get Michael’s Apps https://goodtohear.co.ukRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Our instagram (see Ivanka’s pics) - https...2021-07-1256 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 164 - Politics At WorkThere was a whole thing this week about Basecamp’s “No politics talk at work” and we felt we had something to add to the conversation. Because if politics is just “stuff that makes you uncomfortable to talk about and means you might have to change something to feel better” then that’s not okay.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 23rd April 2021---- Stuff we made ----Try Donegood https://donegood.app Get Michael’s Apps https://goodtohear.co.ukRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk...2021-05-0444 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 162 - CapitalCapital isn’t just money or property, it can come in other forms such as Human Capital, Social Capital or Reputational Capital. We discuss our experiences in the light of an interesting blog post on the subject, and talk about ways to work a day job can help you develop more things to take with you. Also, we spend a long time swearing about a priest.Streamed Live on https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest, Friday 16th April 2021---- Stuff we made ----Try Donegood https://donegood.app Get Michael’s Apps...2021-04-2056 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 155 - How's Brexit Going?Ivanka’s in Croatia and Michael’s in England - how’s it been going for each of us since Brexit finally brexited? N.B. This is more of a fun episode than particularly informative!---- Stuff we made ----Try Donegood https://donegood.app Get Michael’s Apps https://goodtohear.co.ukRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Monday Person Tweet - https://twitter.com/michaelforrest/status/1357373351430418440 [2] Bad memories stick better - https://www.livescience.com/1827-bad-memories-stick-good.html [3] Ch...2021-02-0941 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 152 - Confidence[Sweary this week!] Confidence is a spectrum. Some people have too much, most people don’t have enough. We discuss our personal journeys and come up with some advice on how to become more confident.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael’s Twitch - https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest [2] Ivanka’s Typo Tweet - https://twitter.com/ivanka/status/1348979006096474113?s=20 [3] Colbert Comey interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAYH0molBzM [4] The Comey Rule - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9174536/ [5] Ivanka’s T**** Tweet - https://twitter.com...2021-01-1942 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 151 - StoriesStories are fundamental to human existence. We talk about the different ways they can be told, from written language to films and data visualisations. We think about why they’re so important and how we can tell them better.Try Donegood https://donegood.app Get Michael’s Apps https://goodtohear.co.ukRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Team Human - Riane Eisler - https://www.teamhuman.fm/episodes/riane-eisler-from-domination-to-partnership [2] Story Circle (and image credit) - https://www.studiobinder.com/blog/dan-har...2021-01-1248 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 141 - Quantified SelfMichael tracks a lot of different metrics. Like weight, work, mood and exercise. Ivanka uses the occasional tracking gadget. This week we get into the subject of the quantified self - why we do it, whether we do it, how to keep it up, what to do when it drops off, what we do with the data. Michael's made a few apps in this area - Happiness, Changes, Good Habits, Just Calories and Donegood. We talk about tools like the Withings scale, Myzone, Jawbone, Runkeeper, Fitbit and Apple Watch. We also touch on privacy concerns and the ways we...2020-09-2949 min
Spark JoyEp 151 | Minimalism and Mental Health with Ivanka SiolkowskyKonMari Consultant Ivanka Siolkowsky shares how her love of minimalism and environmentalism intersects with KonMari and her mental health advocacy.
Our guest today is Ivanka Siolkowsky. Ivanka is a former Elementary School Teacher whose life was transformed when she began learning the many benefits of minimalism and organization!
Although she was always considered a tidy individual, after decluttering, and applying minimalism to her surroundings, it was as if the pieces of her life puzzle all fell into place. It is because of these life-altering improvements that Ivanka decided to become a full time Professional Organizer...2020-09-2234 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 138 - BurnoutThis week we talked about burnout. Running out of steam. Exhaustion. Getting hives. We share some experiences of being overworked and how we do a better job these days of managing our energy levels, commitments and boundaries for a better work/life balance. Hopefully.Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Workshttps://goodtohear.co.uk/freeBrighton Natural Health Centrehttps://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Bullshit Jobs - David Graeber - https://amzn.to/2VAcEvq [2] C...2020-09-0843 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 137 - DrivingMichael is learning to drive and not enjoying it. Ivanka’s been driving forever. We compare notes. Also: Croatian bureaucracy.Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Educated by Tara Westover - https://amzn.to/3g1E1DS [2] A-Level results - https://www.theguardian.com/education/live/2020/aug/13/a-level-results-day-2020-live-students-teachers-government-ucas-mock-exams-triple-lock-nick-gibb [3] Kamala Harris - https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/08/11/us/biden-vs-trump [4] Fall Guys video - https://www.youtu...2020-08-1845 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 136 - PrideWe talked about pride and Pride in our exploration of this week’s noun. In the context of work, shame, identity - you know - stuff like that. We are not experts in LGBTQ matters but we’re doing our best. ---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael's app - https://goodtohear.co.uk/changes[2] Email us hello@grandpodcast.com[3] Japanese Joker video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqQEg4Dk3us [4] Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race - https://amzn.to/2uInkrp ...2020-08-1142 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 135 - FameWhy is fame so appealing? Why are famous people so fascinating? We tell some celebrity stories so that’s exciting, right? But why? We conclude that we should treat our friends the way we’d treat famous people. (Famous people we like, that is.)---- This Week's Links ----[1] Ivanka’s Trump tweet - https://twitter.com/ivanka/status/821286796491362304 [2] Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo - https://amzn.to/2Di0nUj [3] My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite - https://amzn.to/2XoM5Ii [4] Queenie by by Candice C...2020-08-0442 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 134 - Making ChangesMichael had a good week releasing a new feature in his changes app with a video and wanted to talk about his weird feelings around the response. Ivanka offers some therapy as we discuss the nature of change, the ways we struggle to make changes, the perils of pursuing happiness. It's more about developing resilience than becoming permanently happy.Blog post on Changes including the video is here: https://goodtohear.co.uk/blog/post/Introducing_ChangesBrighton Natural Health Centre is here: https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk/---- This Week's Links...2020-07-2852 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 133 - Individualism, Libertarianism and Personal ResponsibilitySome Coronavirus talk. Some mask talk. Some talk of personal responsibility vs state or institutional responsibility. This touches #BLM, capitalism, neoliberalism, privilege - you know - everything that leftists like us like to talk about.Brighton Natural Health Centre - https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk/ Good To Hear - https://goodtohear.co.uk ---- This Week's Links ----[1] Rutger Bregman on The Intercept - “Can We Build a Politics of Hope?” - https://theintercept.com/2020/07/02/deconstructed-podcast-rutger-bregman-human-nature/[2] Mark Fisher Capitalist Realism - https://amzn.to/2WGvXBH ---- C...2020-07-2144 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 132 - Overcoming Expertise ParalysisIgnorant leaders commit us to stupid plans because experts are too paralysed by their own depth of knowledge to speak up.This week we talk about Expertise Paralysis in different disciplines.We offer ideas for communicating important ideas before it's too late.----Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeBrighton Natural Health Centre: https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Kanye’s Presidential Bid - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/jul/10/kanye-west-president-2020-is...2020-07-1443 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 131 - Fairphone & Ethical TechnologyWe talked about Fairphone (this is not an advert!) and how much different tech companies and communities are doing to fix supply change and ethical problems. When open-source libraries are changing their websites in support of #BlackLivesMatter we could all probably be doing more.Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeBrighton Natural Health Centre: https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk/---- This Week's Links ----[1] Fairphone - https://fairphone.com [2] Fairphone Talk at Meaning Conference - https://meaningconference.co.uk/videos/bibi-bleekemolen2020-06-3045 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 130 - FjakaWith the shops opening in the UK and Capitalism starting to ramp back up, we wanted to stop and talk about whether we need something other than rampant overconsumption to feel good. Fjaka is a Dalmatian concept describing a sublime state of relaxation where one wants for nothing. We could all probably learn something from these DalmatiansFree Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeBrighton Natural Health Centre: https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk/---- This Week's Links ----[1] All about Fjaka - http://www...2020-06-2348 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 129 - Cult of EfficiencyThis week on Michael & Ivanka's Gardening Podcast we discuss carrots and rosemary. But then we talk about ways in which efficiency isn't always a good thing. Particularly in the lead-up to a pandemic.Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/food-gifts-sussex---- This Week's Links ----[1] Pointless Work Meetings ‘really a form of therapy’ - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-50418317 [2] Leaving Amazon Post - https://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/202x/2020/04/29/Leaving-Amazon [3...2020-06-1646 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 128 - Virtue SignallingAll too often, the term "virtue signalling" is tossed out to dismiss statements made in good faith by people as they become aware of the breadth of possible experiences beyond their own privileged outlook. Public expressions of a commitment to inclusive values shouldn't be dismissed without evidence of hypocrisy. Unfortunately, accusations of "virtue signalling" are usually more likely to be backed by the accuser's delusions of supernatural mind-reading or fortune-telling abilities.It can also be infuriating or discouraging to be told off for having an imperfect or incomplete understanding of a situation one tries to speak...2020-06-0949 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 127 - Fact Checking TrumpDonald Trump thinks Twitter is suppressing his free speech because they put a little blue exclamation mark on a couple of his lies. We talk about some of the challenges designing systemic solutions to the proliferation of misinformation on social networks. Whilst swearing. And over-using the word "system".----Food Gifts Sussex: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/food-gifts-sussex/Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/free---- This Week's Links ----[1] The Trump Tweet - https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1265427538140188676[2] Twitter F...2020-06-0348 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 126 - Human LifeIt seems that nations that value human life over GDP have done a better job of protecting their citizens throughout this pandemic. That's the seed of this week's chat. Also Elon Musk seems not great. ----Food Gifts Sussex: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/food-gifts-sussex/Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/free---- This Week's Links ----[1] Grand Podcast Instagram - See Ivanka’s Garden - https://instagram.com/grandpodcast [2] The Morning Show - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Morning_Show...2020-05-2646 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 125 - Self Esteem & Tuition FeesThis is another bubble-bursting TikTok-powered episode. We had a mildly awkward conversation about self-esteem and did our best to tear some Rees-Mogg opinions to shreds.Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeBrighton Natural Health Centre: https://brightonnaturalhealthcentre.org.uk/---- This Week's Links ----[1] “Jason Capital” on “High Status” people - https://www.tiktok.com/@jasoncapital/video/6803785289883012358[2] Rees-Mogg on Tuition Fees - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetoryhypehouse/video/6820818830894386438[3] VOX Video “Who pays the lowest taxes in the US?” - https://ww...2020-05-1945 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 124 TikTok Responses | Ben Shapiro | Amazon | Toxic Masculinity | Jordan PetersonA new format this week as we take some concisely expressed opinions from people outside our bubbles and discuss what we think of them. TikTok links in the description.---- Support Our Enterprises ---- Free Book Tracking Happiness and Why It Works https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeRestaurants Brightonhttps://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Happiness vs Sleep - https://goodtohear.co.uk/blog/post/Happiness_vs_Sleep [2] “Ben Shapiro Demolishes a Socialist” TikTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/v...2020-05-1249 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 123 - ControlSometimes we want control. Sometimes we'd rather someone else was in charge. Sometimes the person we're relying on to be in control isn't doing a very good job. Sometimes you can have too much control and miss out on some fun!Michael's app: https://goodtohear.co.uk/changesRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Captain Tom Funding NHS - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/tomswalkforthenhs[2] The Daily - The Sunday Read: Closing the Restaurant That Was My Life for 20 Years - https...2020-05-0544 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 122 - ScienceWhat is science, really? How can we tell what's a conspiracy theory and what is a peer-reviewed study? And what about if we've just got some ideas that we want our scientific advisors to "try out"? Is there anything we should know before we ask stupid questions on the television and subsequently have to pretend we were being "sarcastic"?Michael's app: https://goodtohear.co.uk/changesRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Trump idiotic statements on injecting disinfectant etc… https://www.bbc.co.uk/ne...2020-04-2842 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 121 - Human RightsLet's talk about the difference between exercising human rights and just being a selfish idiot. But first, the subject of "dog legging".Michael's app: https://goodtohear.co.uk/changesRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Kentucky sees biggest spike in coronavirus cases after anti-lockdown protests https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kentucky-a9475236.html[2] Angela Merkel and Science https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/16/angela-merkel-draws-on-science-background-in-covid-19-explainer-lockdown-exit[3] James Howard Kunstler on Team Human - https://teamhuman.fm/episodes/ep-151-james-howard-kunstler-the-long-emergency/ 2020-04-2141 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 120 - Coronavirus Capitalism (Kinda)Coronavirus shines a light on all the problems of Conservative thinking and shows us why it's so important to have a state that protects everybody. How will this pandemic change things? Will it change our leaders for the better? Are noses for breathing and mouths for eating?Michael's free book Tracking Happiness: https://goodtohear.co.uk/freeRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Dr Chatterjee - https://drchatterjee.com/how-breathing-through-your-nose-will-change-your-life-with-patrick-mckeown/[2] Horizon Coronavirus Special - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000...2020-04-1447 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 119 - Adapting To ChangeThis week we investigate a positive spin on the Coronavirus situation and talk about all the things that have improved in the wake of this crisis. We predict that those of us who manage to weather the storm will come out much stronger.Michael's app: https://goodtohear.co.uk/changesRestaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael's novelty mask pic - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-gf1vyAOYB/ [2] MUSIC: Chocolate by Michael Forrest [Spotify] [Apple Music][3] MUSIC: You Can Do W...2020-04-0749 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 118 - CorvidismAnother week into quarantine social distancing coronavirus life and we just have a little chit chat about the various novel experiences we've been having under this new regime.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Ivanka’s sourdough on our instagram - https://www.instagram.com/p/B-JiG7BJpsp/ [2] Domain of Science guy's bread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_a0A8lfD2g [3] Changes App - Mood Insights - by Michael https://goodtohear.co.uk/changes [4] Wetherspoons guy comments - https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/mar/25/jd-wetherspoon-refuses-pay-suppliers-until-uk-coronavirus-lockdown-ends [5...2020-03-3149 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 117 - Coronavirus Survival KitCOVID-19 is here to stay so we try to offer some tips on remote working, self-isolation and what to watch on TV. Michael invents the phrase "Winston Churchial" which means somebody who is like Winston Churchill.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Infinite London by Michael Forrest on Bandcamp https://michaelforrest.bandcamp.com/track/infinite-london [2] Michael’s tweet to Bezos etc - https://twitter.com/michaelforrest/status/1240670852871606278[3] 3Blue1Brown Exponential Growth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kas0tIxDvrg[4] Kurzgesagt - The Coronavirus Explained & What You Should Do - h...2020-03-2449 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 116 - PatronisingThis week we tried to talk about being patronised and patronising other people in terms of hierarchy, preconceptions, its role in diversity, among other thoughts, all topped and tailed by obligatory Coronavirus chat.---- This Week's Links ----[1] The School of Life - How to spot emotional immaturity - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdE17nu0zdo [2] Uncanny Valley - https://amzn.to/2Wpaf5N [3] Changes App - http://goodtohear.co.uk/changes?from=podcast---- Credits ----Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael Fo...2020-03-1744 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 115 - CrimeWe talked about crime in real life and on TV. All the different coloured collars of crime.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Changes - Mood Insights - Michael’s new app - http://goodtohear.co.uk/changes [2] Northernlion - https://youtube.com/northernlion [3] Check The Wire Podcast - http://checkthewire.com [4] Michael’s TikTok @michaelforrestmusic - https://vm.tiktok.com/gvFrgQ/[5] Uncut Gems - https://www.netflix.com/watch/80990663 [6] The Night Of - https://www.hbo.com/the-night-of [7] Top Boy - https://www.netfl...2020-03-1048 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 114 - Overton WindowSweary one this week, sorry. What is the Overton Window? We don't know. Something to do with taking the p*ss. Sounds important though. Let's figure it out.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Changes App - http://goodtohear.co.uk/changes [2] Peanut song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHQskFONDXg [3] Amnesty International - https://www.amnesty.org.uk/ [4] Netflix film “Long Shot” - https://www.netflix.com/title/81192826[5] Trump Lies Counter - https://www.politifact.com/personalities/donald-trump/ ---- Credits ----Talking...2020-03-0346 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 113 - JobsConservatives think that jobs are the answer to every problem, regardless of how rewarding or well-paid they are. We dissect the video game that is corporate job titles and think about which types of we think should exist and which shouldn't. We decide that if only we all got paid the same, it might be nice to do a few months as a cleaner!---- This Week's Links ----[1] Bullshit Jobs - https://amzn.to/2VAcEvq [2] Restaurants Brighton Awards - https://brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk/ [3] Noam Chomsky on The Intercept - ht...2020-02-2550 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 112 - The BBCA debate over which things the BBC does well and where it's been dropping the ball.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Restaurants Brighton BRAVOs - https://brightonrestaurantawards.co.uk/ [2] VFX of Zero - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urp6hxk4sPs [3] Pad Man - https://www.netflix.com/watch/81016191 [4] Sex Education - https://www.netflix.com/watch/80197526 [5] CBeebies - https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies [6] Dinosaurs have feathers - https://cosmosmagazine.com/palaeontology/jurassic-flight-school [7] Attenborough Blue Planet https://www.bbc.co.uk/pro...2020-02-1147 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 111 - Time ManagementWe talk about being your own boss, staying on top of your admin, juggling kids and dogs or too many ideas. Inbox Zero? Yes.---- This Week's Links ----[1] BRAVOs - https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/bravo-awards/[2] Good Habits in Japanese, Russian, Italian and German - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/good-habits/id573844300 [3] My Big Post - https://coda.io/d/I-Quit-Contracting-6-Months-Ago-Heres-How-Im-Doing-With-Charts_dt6Kk4hYMa1/I-Quit-Contracting-6-Months-Ago-Heres-How-Im-Doing-With-Charts_su9Nw#_luLjd [4] Maker Time vs Manager Time - http://www.paulgraham.com/makersschedule.html ---- Credits...2020-02-0444 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 110 - Right To RepairIvanka used to repair things for a living. This is a business that is being squashed by various global tech companies. The Right To Repair movement is fighting for our right to fix our stuff.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Louis Rossmann - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2mFZoRqjw_ELax4Yisf6w [2] Restaurants Brighton BRAVOs - https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/brighton-restaurant-awards/[3] My Big Blog Post - https://coda.io/d/I-Quit-Contracting-6-Months-Ago-Heres-How-Im-Doing-With-Charts_dt6Kk4hYMa1/I-Quit-Contracting-6-Months-Ago-Heres-How-Im-Doing-With-Charts_su9Nw#_luLjd[4] Twitch Link - https://twitch.tv/michaelforrest ...2020-01-2846 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 109 - Dominic Cummings AgainDom Cummings says he wants to "transform Britain into a 'meritocratic technopolis'". He's now worked his way into a position where he can implement his ideas via the blank slate of our new Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. We don't like him, but since we're stuck with him for the foreseeable future, we think about the areas where our values might intersect.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Statues are in colour video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jmMWohs1XM [2] Dom Cummings Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic_Cummings ...2020-01-2152 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 108 - Cancel CultureContinuing our discussion of "what is wrong with the left", this week we turn our attention to "Cancel Culture" and the phenomenon of publicly shaming people on Twitter. Contrapoints just released a good, long video on "Canceling" which Michael watched the day before recording. Perhaps if people were a bit more polite and considerate online, things would be less terrible...---- This Week's Links ----[1] Contrapoints Canceling - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjMPJVmXxV8 [2] The Dark Heart of Italy - https://amzn.to/2uQrPUN [3] Ivanka’s Twitter thread “But this i...2020-01-1447 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 107 - What Is Wrong With The Left?We discuss Jeremy Corbyn's failings as a politician and the Left's predilection for infighting and self-sabotage in the first episode we recorded after the Conservative Party's general election victory. We are glum and looking for answers. Ivanka shares some of the insights she gleaned from working at a high level within the Labour Party.---- This Week's Links ----[1] George Monbiot Boris Johnson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFlhUkudhzk [2] George Monbiot - “How to really take back control” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-9zg0cgN0 [3] T...2020-01-071h 00
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 106 - Season's RamblingsWe were going to talk about the disastrous Tory victory but we just ended up rambling about Christmas, kids, giving, receiving, winter swimming and Russian snacks.---- This Week's Links ----[0] Watchmen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen_(TV_series)[1] What movies should I watch tonight? - https://whatmovieshouldiwatchtonight.com/[2] I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore - https://www.netflix.com/title/80100937 [3] Titans - https://www.netflix.com/in/title/80218200 [4] Ruby on Rails MERB announcement - https://yehudakatz.com/2008/12/23/rails-and-merb-merge/ [5...2019-12-3156 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 105 - UK General Election Part 2We discuss the Labour Party's problem with accusations of antisemitism and how they've dealt with it badly but also how it doesn't line up with their values in any obvious way at all. We talk about the Green Party and Lib Dems. We hold our noses and jump in, hoping that we don't still have a Conservative government next week.---- This Week's Links ----[0] Tactical Voting Unboringed - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQRyGacBRA4 [1] Derren Brown - Happy https://amzn.to/38rGwfY [2] Derren Brown on Buxton - https://ad...2019-12-1053 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 104 - UK General Election Part 1It's two weeks until the UK general election so we talked about that. This week we address some common excuses people make not to engage politically (tldr: "If you don't have to think about politics, check your f*cking privilege!"). We talk about the UN's damning report on poverty in the UK that exposes how much damage the Conservative Government has done in the last decade. We discuss the Conservative Party's shocking "FactCheckUK" Twitter deception and the moral vacuum that is Boris Johnson as his lies become ever bolder. Then there's part one of a discussion of the Labour...2019-12-0354 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 103 - Negotiation and PowerWe talked about how to approach negotiations effectively in the context of work, among other situations. We ended up back on the subject of power and had some new ideas.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Getting to Yes - https://amzn.to/37kNy5T [2] Guildford video - free nhs etc questions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7lsRbDKOXg [3] Agamemnon Otero - https://meaningconference.co.uk/speakers/agamemnon-otero.php [4] Jessica Jones - Killgrave (his power is that people do what he says - just watch the first few...2019-11-2651 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 102 - Meaning 2019It's Meaning Conference time again! This time Ivanka went and she reports back on lots of different talks.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Claire Farrell - https://meaningconference.co.uk/speakers/clare-farrell.php [2] XR https://rebellion.earth/the-truth/about-us/[3] Miatta Fahnbulleh - https://meaningconference.co.uk/speakers/miatta-fahnbulleh.php [5] Meaning YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWc7MR_7EVZph7K1pgOgcA[6] Brett Hennig - https://meaningconference.co.uk/speakers/brett-hennig.php [7] Citizens’ Assemblies - https://citizensassembly.co.uk/ [8] Sortition https://en.wikipe...2019-11-191h 06
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastUN Poverty Report on UK 2019 - Audio VersionStatement on Visit to the United Kingdom, by Professor Philip Alston, United Nations Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rightsThis is a bonus episode where Michael reads out the entire UN Poverty Report from 16th November 2018. You can share using this link https://grandpodcast.com/un-poverty-report-2018.htmlOriginal document: https://www.ohchr.org/documents/issues/poverty/eom_gb_16nov2018.pdf---- Credits ----Talking is generally by Ivanka Majic and Michael ForrestMusic and editing by http://michaelforrestmusic.comMusic available on...2019-11-151h 03
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 101 - Origins of The UniverseWe talk about where everything came from; the Big Bang, energy, matter, anti-matter - that kinda stuff. Then we talk about the shortcomings of creationist or alternative world views, science communication and the reasons people prefer such beliefs.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael’s latest YouTube video of old Amiga music - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7SsN6JnfEI [2] Gut by Giulia Enders - https://amzn.to/2qJXBAA [3] Usborne “See Inside The Universe” flap book - https://amzn.to/2QdsoR8 ---- Credits ----Talking...2019-11-121h 04
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 100Our first 100 episodes are in the bag! We attempted to review some of our conclusions and then talked about how bad we are at celebrating.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Succession - https://www.hbo.com/succession [2] David Sandberg Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR-QVyxP2L4 [3] Morris Buxton - http://adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/ep104-chris-morris-1 ---- Credits ----Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael ForrestMusic and editing by http://michaelforrestmusic.comMusic available on Apple Musi...2019-11-0556 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 99 - The 99%Inequality! Wealth tax! Anti Tax Avoidance Laws! The Environment! Viral Videos and Stuff! We talk about stuff. We look some stuff up.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Michael's Gym Promotional Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kJUjUnavb/ [2] Michael's Ukulele Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/B3uE2AEgSE_/ [3] Tantacrul YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl_dlV_7ofr4qeP1drJQ-qg [4] Hbomberguy talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS1k88LzjkQ [5] Michael’s Reddit Post - https://www.reddit.com/r/synt...2019-10-291h 04
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 95 - LeadershipLots of good advice from Ivanka about how to be in charge this week. Michael wonders if it's even possible for somebody to be a great leader.---- This Week's Links ----[1] UK’s season finalé https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=742203889551767There must be more links than that... ---- Credits ----Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael ForrestMusic and editing by http://michaelforrestmusic.comMusic available on Apple Music | Spotify | Amazon | Google Play | Bandcamp---- Support Us...2019-10-011h 01
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 94 - Feeling OverwhelmedBit of a therapy session today; bit sweary. We talk about what to do when you've just got too much to do. And possibly talk shop a bit too much. At times.---- This Week's Links ----[1] Extinction Rebellion - International Rebellion starts 7th October 2019 - https://rebellion.earth/[2] Michael’s new video - https://youtu.be/iZ5t21c9n3I [3] Quora answer with lots of Brexit details - https://www.quora.com/Why-are-some-people-convinced-that-staying-in-the-European-Union-is-best-for-the-UK/answer/Barry-McGuinness-1[4] Ivanka’s Forest - https://tree-nation.com/profile/ivanka-majic...2019-09-1754 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 89 - Personal Change vs Institutional ChangeWe've been hearing for years that it's down to individuals to make the world a better place but there's only so much we can really do before we need institutions to pull their weight.---- This Week's Links ----[1] My monopoly experiments on Observable - https://observablehq.com/@blankstate/monopolies[2] Pimsleur Speak and Learn - https://www.pimsleur.com[3] I can’t believe you’ve done this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lBO23Dh23I [4] George Monbiot - https://www.channel4.com/news/george-monbiot-beef-is-like-a-loaded-gun-pointed-at-the-living-world[5] The Ye...2019-08-131h 02
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 85 - Nationalism, Patriotism & ControlWe were very hot and it took a while to figure out what was so unsettling about the role of nationalism and the concept of countries in the modern world. The upshot is that national borders seem like a pretty arbitrary thing to care about.---- This week's links ----[1] Using User Research - “Public Digital” https://public.digital/ [2] Greta on OPEC’s claim of “unscientific” attacks on the oil industry - https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/greta-thunberg-opec-climate-change-campaigners-oil-sector-mohammed-barkindo-a8990011.html[3] Yerks Dodson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_law2019-07-1653 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 78 - Progress UpdateBit sweary this week, sorry. We talked about voting in the EU elections and mentioned Game Of Thrones more than once. Ivanka's got plans, Michael's working on things, took a break, failure planning.---- This week's links ----[1] Brexit Party - https://medium.com/@SJHolloway/this-is-everything-i-discovered-about-all-of-the-brexit-party-mep-candidates-2a59f8f850c5[2] George Osborne - https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/evening-standard-comment-our-view-on-european-poll-your-vote-matters-a4148571.html [3] Contrapoints Beauty - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9mspMJTNEY [4] SOPHIE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es9-P1SOeHU&list=PLotGp6w837wQ8Vd...2019-05-281h 01
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 71 - Dominic Cummings - Brexit Architect ChallengedSWEARY ONE THIS WEEK.We read through a blog entry by Dominic Cummings, director of the Leave Campaign, where he explains how "a startup created in a few months could win a referendum that should have been unwinnable." Dominic put a bomb under the British government in 2016 by using hi-tech manipulative tactics to win the EU Referendum apparently to prove how broken the system is. As two people who have spent a lot of time designing and improving systems we start to unpick the problems with his attitude and approach to the situation.Read...2019-04-021h 03
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 64 - Silver Gun Hypothesis Read ThroughWe spent this week trying to make sense of Delton B Chen's "Silver Gun Hypothesis", an economic theory proposing the addition of a second "positive" economy that acts to mitigate climate change. Well - it's a lot more complicated than that. This is us trying to figure it out. Read along here: https://mahb.stanford.edu/blog/silver-gun-hypothesis/ ---- This week's links ----[1] THE BLOG POST - MAHB - Silver Gun Hypothesis https://mahb.stanford.edu/blog/silver-gun-hypothesis/[2] Global 4C Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYu1wb...2019-02-121h 32
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 63 - But this is a civilised country, people saidThis week we just had a chat. Ivanka talks about her Twitter poem and the conversations around it. Michael is searching for equanimity and talks out an I Ching reading about relinquishing ego. A dog appears.---- This week's links ----[1] Ivanka’s poem on Twitter https://twitter.com/ivanka/status/1090519840903884800 [2] Rutger Bregman’s TED talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydKcaIE6O1k [3] Alex Von Tunzelmann’s insight into Ivanka's thread - https://twitter.com/alexvtunzelmann---- Credits ----Music by...2019-02-051h 10
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 62 - How to make people careYou worked really hard on a thing. Now you have to make people notice it and then care about it. How? Is this even possible in a world of so many other distractions?We both put out something big last week. Ivanka shared some Trumpiversary reflections (YouTube | Facebook | Twitter ) and Michael finished his first Blank State video (Facebook | YouTube | Twitter). Here are our reflections of how to get people to care.If you listened to Ivanka’s monologue and thought “right, what am I doing?”, why not use this tool as a motivator to keep...2019-01-2948 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 61 - How to maintain enthusiasmWe both put out something big this week. Ivanka shared some Trumpiversary reflections (YouTube | Facebook | Twitter ) and Michael finished his first Blank State video (Facebook | YouTube | Twitter). Here are some conversations about how to stay motivated once that initial wave is complete and you need to persevere with the sharing and marketing efforts required to get something out there.Michael was being difficult this week. Sorry about that.If you listened to Ivanka’s monologue and thought “right, what am I doing?”, why not use this tool as a motivat...2019-01-2247 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 42 - Fake News Part 1This week Ivanka gives us a taste of the bureaucracy we can all look forward to post-Brexit. Michael nerds out describing some creative processes. Then we talk about the PICTFOR event as a starting point for a conversation about fake news that just kept on going. At one point Michael does an impression of God.---- This week's (and possibly a couple of next week's) links ----[1] PICTFOR event https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pictfor-shoreditch-summer-reception-fake-news-what-is-digitals-impact-on-democracy-tickets-48363993005 [2] Bob Mortimer does his own dentistry - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgI3Y7gxMO42018-09-1152 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 41 - RespectTalking about the nature of respect in relation to manners, age, gender and beards. With a bit of axe-grinding thrown in for good measure.---- This week's links ----[1] Writing Down the Bones - https://amzn.to/2wE5Tdq[2] Limmy Park Sketch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G13uarFbxFw[3] Ivanka’s Tweet to Trump - https://twitter.com/ivanka/status/821286796491362304[4] Michael's new app "Just Calories" - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/just-calories/id1405658168?mt=8---- Credits ----Music by http://mi...2018-09-0454 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 39 - ResponsibilityWe talk about personal, social, legal, workplace, environmental, governmental and family responsibilities. We also discuss how to avoid having to do Airbnb tech support and the Rule of Thirds.---- This week's links ----[1] Ivanka's Airbnb referral link - http://www.airbnb.co.uk/r/imajic2[2] Beat organ web - https://devicesconnected.tumblr.com/ [3] Rule of thirds line - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds [4] Taking notes on our blockchain episode - https://twitter.com/jasonmesut/status/1030139617364848648?s=21[5] Just Calories - https://itunes.apple.co...2018-08-2157 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 33 - Self-AwarenessWe talk about seeing famous people in public and Ivanka describes a bout of Brexit depression before we get down to the serious business of wondering what's so difficult about being self-aware. Lots of links this week...---- This week's links ----[1] Flight of the Conchords - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0863046/[2] Vic & Bob - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vic_and_Bob[3] Legion - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5114356/[4] Rick & Morty - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_and_Morty[5] A Bit of...2018-07-1054 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 32 - InequalityWe wanted to talk about inequality since that's what a lot of our conversations kept coming back to. Ivanka went on a march. Michael had a moral quandary and showed he doesn't know much about social care. We talked about systems and taxes. Mild conclusions were reached. Feel free to chime in.---- This week's links ----[1] The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists - https://amzn.to/2MKjmGd[2] Malcolm Gladwell on the Canadian border - https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/revisionist-history/id1119389968?mt=2&i=1000413733598[3] Picture is Grenfell Tower from Holland Park...2018-07-031h 00
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 25 - MysteryIt's your last chance to vote for us in the British Podcast Awards! Do it now! Go to https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote and search for Ivanka.In this week's episode of Michael & Ivanka's Grand Podcast, (not) a.k.a. "Seagulls and Sirens", "Ruff Menace" and "Misunderstood Watcher" talk about where our understanding ends and the mysteries begin. What makes a good mystery? Are they always fun?---- This week's links ----[1] Mary Beard on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wmarybeard[2] Childish Gambino - This is...2018-05-1445 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 21 - TrustWhat is trust? Where does it come from? Why do we need it? What's it for? Will the human race stave off the heat death of the universe? Find out in our podcast? Honest...---- This week's links ----[1] The Fifth Theory - Michael’s unfinished graphic novel - http://michaelforrest.github.io/2013/09/18/the-fifth-theory.html[2] Money as belief - https://www.ted.com/talks/yuval_noah_harari_what_explains_the_rise_of_humans[3] Minutephysics - “What is the purpose of life?” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxTnqKuNygE[4...2018-04-1753 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 16 - Feminism Part 2Getting into it properThis week in Michael & Ivanka's Condensate Pipe Podcast we have a more involved conversation about feminism. It was still cold when we recorded this. And it was the day after Michael's kidney stone.---- This week's links (unordered)[1] Gapminder: https://www.gapminder.org/world/[2] Guilty Feminist: http://guiltyfeminist.com/[3] Michael Moore's (actually pretty old) tweet: https://twitter.com/mmflint/status/792436882378465280?lang=en[4] Obama / John Lewis interview: https://www.netflix.com/browse?jbv=80209096&jbp=8&jbr=1---- Credits ----...2018-03-131h 01
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 15 - Feminism Part 1A.K.A. "Michael Goes to A&E"This week we tackle the contentious subject of feminism. But first, Ivanka describes putting on a birthday party for a load of three year olds and Michael, in great detail, describes his experience with the NHS, the Accident & Emergency ward, doctors, nurses and morphine.---- This week's links (unordered)[1] https://www.opendemocracy.net/ournhs[2] https://twitter.com/NHSMillion---- Credits ----Music is by http://michaelforrestmusic.com/Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael Forrest2018-03-0653 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 13 - FoodWe didn't agree...We almost didn't want to post this one. Michael is sick, Ivanka wants to go to the zoo and it turns out there are some aspects of the topic on which we disagree. Michael spends too much time bullying bread. We were in unusual locations and there's a lot of background noise and obvious edits. But here it is nevertheless!---- This week's links (unordered)[1] Restaurants Brighton: https://restaurantsbrighton.co.uk/[2] Milk: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2003/dec/13/foodanddrink.weekend[3] Eat Well For Less...2018-02-2654 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 11 - HealthWhat's the easiest way to get healthy?We talk about pain and get on some rants about taking care of yourself, alcohol and sugar addiction, vaccinations and alternative therapies.---- This week's links (unordered) ----[1] Listen to Ivanka on The World in Words with Patrick Cox - https://www.pri.org/stories/2018-01-29/lenins-and-stalins-india[2] Allen Carr books: http://amzn.to/2E7ff7r[3] Pink Dumbbells - https://medium.com/message/put-down-the-pink-dumbbell-1049400ede28[4] Sugar talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM[5...2018-02-0655 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 10 - SuccessSpending our freedom tokensAnother good therapy session for the gang. Michael is fixated on what he doesn't have. Ivanka shines the light of her own experiences on the subject. We talk about the effects of a disadvantaged start in life.---- This week's links (unordered) ----[1] Alain de Botton on success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtSE4rglxbY[2] Michael's chrome extension dashboard thingy: https://medium.com/@michael.forrest.music/new-studio-social-followers-chrome-extension-4e33e7e6c0ce[3] Carl Jarvis at Meaning 2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOdgCBKelBI...2018-01-301h 05
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 9 - TravelAdventures and misadventures.This week Ivanka talks about her various epic journeys and Michael has some realisations about his own trips.---- This week's links (unordered) ----[1] Jeffrey Lewis “When you’re by yourself” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnqdNErdVcU[2] Trexit http://trexit.org.uk/[3] Changing train wheels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBEvt2lSPLc[4] Darsidi Bounou http://www.darsidibounou.com/[5] Casey Neistat $21,000 plane seat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84WIaK3bl_s[6] Panama to Colombia by motorcyle https://www.yo...2018-01-221h 13
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 8 - Climate Change"Global warming sounds like it would be quite nice"The Climate Change Episode - in which we talk about how gross rubbish is, how climate isn't weather, and how climate cancer might have been a better name from the start.---- This week's links (unordered) ----[1] Promoting pro-environmental action in climate change deniers: https://www.nature.com/articles/nclimate1532[2] Infinite Monkey Cage Climate Change(Dr Gabrielle Walker) - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07142ls[3] Seth Godin on "The problem with 'global warming": http://sethgodin.typepad...2018-01-151h 15
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 7 - Money - Part 2"Just don't be an arsehole"We discuss money as score-keeping for the super-rich. Ivanka explains how to make wealthy friends. We swear a lot.---- Credits ----Music is by http://michaelforrestmusic.com/Talking is by Ivanka Majic and Michael Forrest---- Follow us on Twitter ----https://twitter.com/ivankahttps://twitter.com/michaelforresthttps://twitter.com/PodcastGrand---- Find us on Facebook ----https://www.facebook.com/grandpodcast/---- Music by M...2018-01-0845 min
Michael and Ivanka's Grand PodcastEpisode 4 - Violence"Blood and guts everywhere!"This week we talk about violence. Michael describes his various stabbings and Ivanka describes her defeat of a school bully. We talk about the role of the state and the contributing factors to the long term overall decline of violence.---- This week's links (unordered) ----[1] Ashley Judd: https://www.ted.com/talks/ashley_judd_how_online_abuse_of_women_has_spiraled_out_of_control[2] Steven Pinker: Decline of Violence talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/steven_pinker_on_the_myth_of_violence[3] The...2017-12-1757 min