John's Stories

Thoughts and opinions in this podcast are provided in good faith and are of our own. We do not hold any medical qualifications and strongly recommend reading about the current pandemic and its effects on the human body and society from reliable journals and news sources. All information and discussion in this podcast is intended for your general knowledge and to promote critical thinking and productive discussion. This should not be a substitute for any medical advice. University of Bristol students, Alicia Tay and Emily Tan agreed to come on to give an insight as to what it is like to live in self-isolation upon landing in Kuala Lumpur. We talk experiences, precautions, current events, and discuss different strategies governments could take to help reduce the social and economic impact caused by the novel Coronavirus/COVID-19. Links: Alicia's Instagram - Aliciatayyy Emily's Instagram - EmilyXinny Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Long time college friend, Nicole Yong from Berlin, was in town so we decided to do a podcast together. We talk entitlement in today's snowflake generation, Nicole's issue with celebrity figures, taking criticism, environmentalism, her experience studying chemical engineering, and understanding people better. Links: Nicole's Instagram - Nicoleyongg Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Returning guest and good friend, Afiq Amran gives me a commentary of his pilgrimage and religious experience in Saudi Arabia. I was very curious as to what the culture and norms are like in one of the most religiously conservative countries in the world, hence why I brought him back onto the podcast. We talk why people travel to Mecca, the Kaaba (The 'Black Box'), Islamic rituals, and his observations of the country. Links: Afiq's Instagram - Afiq_Kiu Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

History student and Co-president of the Conservative Society at Queen Mary University of London, Emerson Williams provided a very knowledge-filled episode about 20th century history with me. We talk popular figures in the 20th century, Stonehenge, Remembrance Day, and whether the West will ever fall. Links: Too Good To Go DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER TO VOTE Emerson's Instagram - Em3rsonWilliams Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Knowledgable Latvian and law student from Queen Mary University of London gave me and insight to the deeper meaning in politics. We talk about Latvian culture, Jordan Peterson, meaning, personal responsibility, Trump, and our predictions for the 2019 UK general election. Links: Aaron Liew - LiewPhotography USE CODE JOHCHO13 FOR £2 OFF YOUR NEXT 5 RIDES ON KAPTEN Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Outspoken Scape receptionist, Lorraine Kang wanted to give the podcast a go, and it was an amazing time. We talk social outrage, woke culture, and the proper way of maintaining friendships. Links: Lorraine's Instagram - Lorraine_Kang Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

High school favourite and good friend, Afiq Amran had an easy going conversation with me as we spoke about the scary impacts of technology today and in the future. We talk our fear of insects, China's social credit system, our phones listening in on us, and Afiq's condition with Aphantasia. Links: Afiq's Instagram - Afiq_Kiu Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

College friend and brother, Wei Hwang Khong had a productive conversation with me on the failure of the education system. We talk the failures in educating children in Malaysia, its global significance, environmentalism, and disciplining methods. Links: Amazon Rainforest 'Hoax' Finland - #1 In the World for Education McDonald's Paper Straws Aren't Recyclable Tote Bags are Horrible Straw Pollution is Exaggerated Hwang's Instagram - KhongWeiHwang Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Active campaigner and president of the Conservative Society at Queen Mary University of London, Callum Murphy agreed to an interview with me to talk about the Conservative party in the UK. We talk conservative values, Sadiq Khan, Brexit, and predictions for who the next Prime Minister will be. Links: Gloves Up Knives Down Callum's Twitter - Callum__Murphy Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Feminist and architecture student from the University of Brighton, Ysabel Moulders sat down with me as we dived into the hugely contentious topic of feminism. We talk the history of feminism, underlying issues, personal stories, male privilege, toxic masculinity, and abortion. Links: Ysabel's Instagram - YsabelDiary Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Former school rival and friend, Marcus Toh came on to talk about resolving problems in relationships effectively. We talk personal methods, the detriment of gossiping, cancel culture, and why human beings love bitching so much. Links: Marcus' Instagram - Marcus_TSL Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Fellow Canadian and member of the Conservative Society at Queen Mary University of London joined me to talk about the mental health problem. We talk what mental health is all about, the science behind it, why we should learn to take responsibility, how to overcome challenges in your life, and some impactful personal stories. Links: Grace's Instagram - Grace_Hibbert Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

Fellow brother, Yeow Zhen Wei sat down with me to break down the importance of listening and understanding different perspectives, if we are to bridge divides between different people. We talk about understanding perspectives, critical thinking, and how moral subjectivity affects our views and opinions. Links: Zhen's' Instagram - YeowZhenWei Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories

I sit down with my good friend and Marvel comics enthusiast, Charles Chong as we discuss the latest blockbuster - Avengers: Endgame. We talk impressions of the movie, answering questions from Instagram, Easter Eggs in the movie, and predictions for the next phase of the MCU. Links: Charles' Instagram - CharlesEChong Twitter - Jthejellybean Instagram - Jthejellybean YouTube - John's Stories