Humans Exhaust Me

Paul was off being an influencer last week - he looks so pretty. In fact Paul and Phylecia have swapped roles in life.Subsequently there's stuff to catch up on:The death of Pope FrancisDisney cultureThe Spanish/Portuguese black outFor everyone that questioned the importance of being prepared, Paul in particular is smug AF. We're way ahead of you. Here's the UK government's page - because you know they will say they told you to get ready: https://prepare.campaign.gov.uk/get-prepared-for-emergencies/And for our US listeners: https://www.ready.gov/Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Rich girls went up into space. Read the room. You won't hear about it in the future because it's DEI.Will the US economy collapse because you can now buy everything directly from Chinese manufacturers? Or is everything counterfeit?We discuss differences between US and European culture and decide where we're going to retire.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Announced in the White House rose garden via a big foamex board, tariffs have been announced across the board for countries and territories. Some are huge, others not so. In all the drama the stock market has tanked but, as we record, there's a little bit of a rally going on.What does it all mean? We sure as hell don't know but we'll talk about it nonetheless. But we do explain what a tariff is, in case you don't understand, which many people do not.Nothing we say in this episode constitutes financial advice - consult with clever people that know more.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

In this week's episode we play another new quiz, all about infectious diseases on the UK Health Security Agency's watchlist. See if you can name them.We talk about the UK government's household emergency plan and why it's pretty pointless because the kids ain't got no money to survive with anyway thanks to their penchant for vapes, Amazon and ApplePay.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

A journalist was allegedly invited in to a group chat on Signal that discussed bombing plans for Yemen. You can see the media for an understanding of what is is supposed to be about. Is government business being discussed on a private, albeit encrypted, app? Is this any different to the UK government's Covid WhatsApps? Maybe this is just how it is these days. We discuss this and the protocols of any group chat - because we know you're in them.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

In this episode we look at secret and not so subtle signals given off by people in the public eye to convey a message. The OG was definitely Queen Elizabeth II but King Charles III is certainly taking it up a notch, if you believe everything you see in the media.Flags, pin badges, hand signals, clothing and gold decals - all symbols to be interpreted.Society is scrambling for answers.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

As the world continues to descend into chaos, we look at Canada's new Prime Minister, Mark Carney and what that means for the US/Canada relationship. The stock market is nose-diving and people are burning Teslas.We play a fantastic new game: Guess the Banned WordsJoin in and see how many you can guess.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Where do we start? Canada is preparing for annexation. Europe is getting it's armament on. The UK wants to be a bridge. Ukraine is screwed.Literally things are changing by the hour so this episode could be out of date by the time you listen to it.Good talking points include the difference between how the Ukraine situation is playing out here, where it is the only thing being talked about, and in the US where it's just one of many things.Colonoscopy update also.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Shout out to all the haters of the show - WE LOVE YOU!Phylecia shares some personal news you don't need to know, but maybe you do.SKS (Sir Keir Starmer) is basically telling the UK to get ready. Meanwhile, the US is now voting with Russia, Belarus and North Korea at the UN. Strange times.We discuss how some changes that we're seeing are actually born from earlier times, but now you know about it, and how suddenly when changes affect certain populations, suddenly it becomes a problem.

JD Vance's speech at the Munich Security Conference has woken Europe up to the new administration's agenda. And, likely, to European powers increasing their defence spending. Meanwhile, Russia looks on with glee, suddenly back at the top table. All while Ukraine can do nothing while their future fate is decided by people in a different room to them.We discuss the fall out from the fall out and ask what happens next.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Paul is watching the US from afar and is not liking this season. He hopes next season has better script writers, possibly bringing back Bobby Ewing from the shower.Phylecia fills us in on all the action from Project 2025 via a list, because that's the only way to get through it.Is El Salvador the new Rwanda? Find out on Humans Exhaust Me.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

The Trump administration is not wasting time implementing what they said (and what Kamala warned) they would do.As the rest of the world grabs the popcorn with trepidation, we go through some of the new rules being imposed at pace.Hold on to your hats, folks.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

TikTok was banned, then it was back. Why? A piece of political theater by 45-47. And now the kids love him.So, the TikTok CEO joins the rest of the tech bros in the front row of the inauguration and the new world order is complete.Trigger warning: we are talking about the inauguration and what happens.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

LA is on fire. Climate change? Don't be absurd - too reasonable. Arson? Maybe. How about on purpose to create a new 15 minute city? Perhaps it's all DEI.But DEI is outdated when you have masculine energy in the room. We talk about how corporate life needs more masculine energy. It's the bros' time to shine - but not in a glamorous or effeminate way, obvs.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Mark Zuckerberg says it's time to 'get back to our roots around free expression' on Meta. In other words, the last few years of managing harmful and political content has meant he's not so much in favour with the new Trump administration and Musk has outshone him.Is Meta just protecting it's commercial interests or is Zuck showing his true colours? Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Happy New Year! We approach 2025 with a sense of vigour and without the seeming foreboding of previous years. That's just us you understand, you may be concerned.In this episode we discuss how to deal with some of the challenges the year may throw at us, and what our safe space is. We've come so far from the dark days of 2020.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

It's been a couple of weeks, thanks to Floridian trees - no, really.So we're catching on on what's happened since the last episode. Paul trauma bombs with his experience of talking to young Gen Z students. We also talk the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, exploding scooters in Moscow, discuss the mysterious drones over New Jersey and ask "what the hell is a plasmoid?"Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

There's a developing story, just as we are recording. But, by the time you listen to this, the drama of a declaration of martial law in South Korea is pretty much over. Still, it got us thinking about the impact on the world, and Phylecia has a thought about K-POP that could leave you reeling.Paul is at risk of entering full on prepper mode, so what do we do about all of this?Phylecia comes to the rescue with some advice for the first few weeks of 2025.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Look, we've lived many years now. We're at least half way through life and we've survived so far. We've made mistakes so you don't have to. Listen to Uncle Paul and Auntie Phylecia as we share pearls of wisdom. It turns out we're quite wise.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

IT'S OUR 200th EPISODE!But we forgot to acknowledge that on the episode because we're soooo focused on bringing you some analysis on the US election result and what we think it means going forward. We look at it from a US and UK perspective and look ahead to the future. Why is this decade so exhausting?Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

We knew that any normal show could be very outdated very quickly. So, instead, let us welcome you to a special episode recorded asynchronously through WhatsApp.It gives you a real time view of thinking and discussion points. It's also an insight into how we discuss things when we're not recording the show. Yes, believe it or not, you only get a tiny part of our discussions on the podcast.What do you think to this format? Should we do more like this?Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

It's less than one week until the US election and the craziness STILL hasn't peaked. We talk about rallies and how racism and dehumanising is not a problem for a lot of people.We also touch on 'woke churches' and Trump as the messiah. It's all very weird. Join us as we try to make some sense of it and then, either way, breathe a sigh of relief when we can get talking about Gen Z and influencers in the future.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Paul's been to Miami - such a flex. He provides some insight into what he sees as the pre-election atmosphere from an outsider perspective. Phylecia has received her huge ballot paper - she talks through how it works and what the next couple of weeks hold.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

According to various sources that we saw about five minutes ago, the kids are saying they don't feel like they are truly an adult until they are 30. Why? Is it the state of the world? Their parents trying to protect them? The internet?And why can't they read a book?We look at what may be causing this anxiety and whether a good old dose of toxic workplace could help.Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945/Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

In this episode we consider things that society just accepts as real but are possible scams. We're thinking seriously normal things - is it culture that has just accepted things as real or is there a potential ulterior motive behind accepted behaviour?This is just a bit of fun - we promise you we're not veering into conspiracy theories; there are enough of those already.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

We all gotta eat. When the bills have got to be paid and the work's just not coming in, perhaps it's time to consider alternative options.So, in this episode, we look at different ways to make money, increasing in their extremism.Which would you consider?Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Apparently they are eating the cats, eating the dogs. Which, at first, seems funny, but when you look at where this racist trope comes from, it's a constant theme in the American immigration story. We look into where this comes from and what it says about the US election.Humans Exhaust Me moments this week feature the grifting from the paranormal. And we talk exploding pagers, after Phylecia explains what a pager is.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Does your refrigerator look like a maximalist menagerie of your life's work? No? Well your fridge is wrong. We discuss a really odd trend that says everything about humans in 2024.We also discuss yet another school shooting in the US and charges brought against parents and the new health update video from Kensington Palace.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Paul's been on vacation and he's come back full of the bros. Both his and Phylecia's Human's Exhaust Me moment come from bros so we dedicate this episode to them because they are precious.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

We say au revoir to Paris 2024 and share a couple of memories from the games.In particular, Phylecia asks WTF happened at the Breaking competition and what is Australia going to do about it?We look forward to what LA 2028 has to offer and the various games around that. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

The UK is on fire with far-right rioting in many towns and cities. All stoked by misinformation relating to the Southport attacks. Fuelled by Elon Musk and social media commentary, there are many with questions to answer. We discuss what's going on.Plus, there's an Olympics update from Paris.CONTENT WARNING: Contains discriminatory and offensive language in the context of the events.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

A bit of a chaotic episode as we discuss the Paris 2024 Olympic Games™ which kind of reflects the start of the games themselves. No, we did not make it to Tahiti.We talk:Opening ceremony and outraged ChristiansUpside down flagsThe dirty SeineWatch the show on YouTube and Spotify if you so wish.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Well, it happened. Biden decides not to seek reelection and it looks like VP Kamala Harris has the support she needs to be the Democratic candidate against Trump.Another week full of drama and, this time, genuine excitement. In this episode we discuss the reaction and the bed wetting.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Just when you think the US can't get any weirder, let's throw in an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Paul has entered the TikTok analysis and shares with Phylecia, who has avoided it at all costs. Nonetheless, she has some interesting thoughts.We also discuss the RNC - a new experience for Paul who tries to work out why each state feels the need to flex as they announce their votes (very Eurovision).Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

There is a new dawn in the UK as the Labour party win a landslide victory. We discuss how election night panned out, Paul gives his personal highlights and looks at what it means for the UK and beyond.But, BUT, we found some particularly exhausting humans this week and we start with two key examples of why this podcast is appropriate for this world in which we live.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMnd Media production

The UK General Election is finally here. Will the polls be accurate? We discuss some of the likely scenarios and some of the potential surprises.*WATCH OUT FOR US DOING A LIVE ANALYSIS SHOW ON FRIDAY 5 JULY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL*SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) has issued several rulings. What do these mean for US citizens and the future of the country?Biden is perceived to have performed poorly in the first US Presidential debate. But did he really and could he be replaced? Phylecia has expert analysis.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

We're back after a few weeks hiatus (because, you know, life), which was probably at the wrong time given the amount of election stuff happening.Paul is worried about the increasingly mainstream right-wing populist noise and the potential for it to turn in to votes. As the campaign starts to reach its climax, events are starting to get wild.Even though Phylecia is playing with wild animals in Canada, she's still got her finger on the pulse of the US political shifting plates, again towards the right, as views and legislation starts to really get heretical.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

What starts off as gentle analysis ends with a discussion about what is legalised slavery and why people excuse those with power.A smattering of UK election news, but Paul is bored of it already.A LikeMind Media production

UK Election news update: Sunak wants to send kids to war.US Trial news: 45 may be convicted.What he needs is a sorority. In this episode, Phylecia talks through what a sorority is and why sisters are denouncing them and their activities.What has this got to do with worshipping your husband like a god?Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for the UK on 4 July 2024. Join us on this special episode, as we start to cover the first UK general election since this show started.We look at the optics of the announcement and discuss the process of UK elections. This is just a lay person's interpretation of what's about to happen, but Paul is excited nonetheless.Discover just how much Phylecia knows about British politics.For UK and qualifying Irish and Commonwealth citizens:Register to vote: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-voteGet your voter ID here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificateSupport the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Paul made Phylecia watch Finland's Eurovision entry before the show. She was not prepared.Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nidDtyS0Wo The 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest turned out to be a bit of a Euroshambles in the end with boycotts, disqualification, booing and a suggestion of dodgy televoting. This modern day propaganda technique is having an impact on culture and audiences across the divide. Can we escape it? Probably not. We discuss what's happening in the Republic of Georgia and many examples of governments wanting to prevent 'foreign' involvement of their media. What are they scared of?In other interesting journalism, a woman received a fecal transfer from her brother to solve her IBS symptoms and how has acne like him. What makes someone do this? How does that conversation go? Why are there so many unanswered questions in the article?https://www.businessinsider.com/woman-diy-poop-transplants-got-brother-acne-fecal-microbiota-transplant-2024-5Would Paul be prepared to donate his poop to Phylecia and what would she start to suffer from as a result? These are the important questions.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

UK Labour's victory in the local elections pretty much guarantees there's no general election any time soon.We get a HEM bookclub update from Phylecia on the new cold wars at play and learn more about what's happening that we don't know about. We also worry that Phylecia is being sucked into a deep hole from which she will not emerge.What's this got to do with rap? Again, it's down to Phylecia to explain.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

The Irish are trying to send migrants back to the UK. Rishi is playing games with the electorate: will he or won't he call an election for July? Hurry up, Rishi, Paul is waiting!Phylecia is a bookworm and is scaring herself with knowledge about official secrets and what we're not being told - step away from the conspiracy theories!What are nefarious state actors doing to sow seeds of discontent? What has this got to do with elections and is the Biden campaign really getting OnlyFans creators to endorse the President?Folks, don't forget to register to vote:UK: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-voteUS: https://www.vote.org/Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fmA LikeMind Media production

Paul's been away being an influencer. We discuss age difference in the approach.Hair update: Paul is definitely going to buy a silk bonnet, but shock news from Phylecia.And, with an impending ban on TikTok in the US, we discuss the impact on people's lives and livelihoods.**PLEASE NOMINATE US FOR A PODCAST AWARD**It would mean the world to us to win a Quill Podcast Award. But we need your nominations. Please could you take 2 minutes to nominate us for the following categories:- Best Podcast- Best News- Best Society & Culturehttps://www.quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awardsTIASupport the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

This may be Paul's last episode as his health app suggests he may die soon.Iran fires drones and missiles at Israel and the world watches live as it unfolds. Except Phylecia who was unaware. We comments on Iran's strategy.Phylecia was at a travel conference and learned much about travel influencers and whether they are able to generate the income they need for their lifestyle. We ask: what is enough?**PLEASE NOMINATE US FOR A PODCAST AWARD**It would mean the world to us to win a Quill Podcast Award. But we need your nominations. Please could you take 2 minutes to nominate us for the following categories:- Best Podcast- Best News- Best Society & Culturehttps://www.quillpodcasting.com/qpa/quill-podcast-awardsTIASupport the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

North America experiences a total solar eclipse. What was your experience and why was it underwhelming. Does this mean the new world order is now commencing and why did it not commence at the last solar eclipse.Paul travels by bus and experiences feral kids.Plus, we discuss whether AI is living up to the claim that it will make us all more productive.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

We discuss Die With Zero by Bill Perkins, a book about spending your wealth while you're alive.Our main topic of this episode is family IT support. Are you the member of the family (or friendship group) that is always called upon to provide IT support no matter what you do for a living. Are you relatives confused by what your profession is, but because you use email, you're the go to person?Why is that? How do you deal with it? We'd love to know your stories. Send us a DM on Instagram.A LikeMind Media production

Because no one is a responsible adult anymore, everyone is blaming others for what's going on. Russia blames a combination of Ukraine, the US and the UK for the Moscow terrorist attack. The UK blames China for cyber-everything and, of course, DEI is the cause of everything (side-eye).Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

The Kate conundrum is over with a 'video' purporting to be from the farm shop Will and Kate frequent when they want a tiger loaf. Like it will stop the speculation. Paul is annoyed that it's killed the vibe.In an exemplary demonstration of how democracy could work, Putin has been re-elected for another six-year term. The IOC are not happy that he's relaunching the Friendly Games. Don't know what that is? We discuss.There's a bit at the end of this episode about cyber-flashing. Join in the conversation.Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/supportA LikeMind Media production

Sorry, y'all, Paul went to see Phylecia in Arizona and we didn't record a show - we were having too much fun! We hadn't seen each other in four years. While over in the US, Paul forced Phylecia and her husband to watch the State of the Union address and the Republican rebuttal - quite the experience for all concerned. Katie Britt, the chosen rebutter, used all her acting skills from her kitchen table - it's not gone down well. She's possibly going to disappear.Talking of disappearing Kates, the Princess of Wales conspiracy stories just will not die. The UK needs an intervention.A LikeMind Media production.

Content Warning: we briefly discuss Aaron Bushnell's self immolation and reaction to it.Do you need to know what racism is? You're in luck, '30p Lee' Anderson has helped us define it. Trump is doing the same.Trad wives are getting divorced and they don't know what to do, except post about it on TikTok.We also discuss the phenomenon that is Reesa Teesa.A LikeMind Media production