One man and his mic (or sometimes mics?) discuss events going on in the community, and sometimes the world at large.
How do you feel about the one that got away?
75 down, 25 to go. A quick convo on some overseen think pieces and Ren leaving his villain arc?
Every day's a school day and today's no different as Joe talks growth and targets for the year
Happy Christmas and holiday season to all our listeners worldwide!
MIND blowing that this is the first time since 2022 we've released more than one episode in the year! Hope you enjoy!
After a loooong hiatus, we back in the building! Thank you all for bearing with us as we dust off the mics and get back to therap- uh, podding. No spoilers for this one. We've been gone a year so a bit of extra content while we acclimatise to the podcast space again! Hope you enjoy, catch you soon(er than another year!) *Joe apologises for the repeated mentioning of episode 67, this is defo 68 and he can't count
Hey, is this thing on? Do we still remember how to do this?
The end of year pod, a question on heterosexual relationship values, and a quick quiz on the best Christmas chocolates!
What have we lost? What have we gained? Are more people these days getting married...or is there less incentive?
Today the guys cover generational curses and what they mean, how they manifest and if they can be broken...and then delve into the dangers of the modern internet for children in this day and age and how different it was growing up in the early noughties at a time where there was much less internet scrutiny...
In today's episode Ren and Joe talk about the idea of "separating the person from the art" and how we as people pick and choose when to uphold moral standards. Following the subject of picking and choosing, Joe poses a question about whether it's worth telling your partner absolutely everything...including if you have a crush on someone else...or if it's worth keeping things to yourself for the greater good. Tune in!
After a long break, the boys are back...the beef is squashed, hands have been shaken, and they're ready to pod! Thanks for all your support!
Happy New Year old listeners, new listeners, and first and last time listeners! Today the guys talk the beginning of the year, and address the notion of everybody being able to make it with an outspoken influencer's comments...and they discuss a question posed about losing attraction to your partner because they aren't the body type you fell for. They also briefly discuss the hot sauce debacle with a certain famous music artist...come kick it with us!
And so we reach the end of another year... 2021 had its ups and downs but today's episode breaks down Joe and Ren's best and worst of the year, as well as what they want to leave behind from this year and what they want to bring into 2022. Once again a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has listened and continues to do so, and we are counting on your support for next year! Love and light from us at the Lost Words Podcast! See you next year.
Back with a short but sweet one today, sorry for the inconsistency!
In today's episode the guys discuss the gut instinct that drives people to play private detective in their own relationships, the rights and wrongs of it, and what problems it can cause. Ren queries the logic behind tattooing historical or important figures or their quotes, and asks a question around social cues (when is it the right time to leave and how do you get someone to leave your space?)
In this week's mellow ep the guys talk about Halloween plans and a list of things to quit for three months - as well as things that we can now no longer live without. This on top of the usual back and forth...we'll see you again in a fortnight! Enjoy the rest of October and the rest of Black History Month!
In today's episode before Joe's birthday, the guys briefly talk traumatic scenes from movies or film, and Ren questions Joe about parental experiences. The guys get into a question sent by an anonymous listener who is having trouble with his bedroom life, and much more stuff in between!
49! One away from the big 5-0! Today's episode starts with a recap with the guys addressing a follow up to the question they were asked last week about issues with your partner's families - and then Joe goes into a question he received last week about someone who developed feelings for someone they were casually seeing. Joe and Ren have mixed opinions on this topic...find out what the differences are! Ren talks through his experience with Drake's new album drop and reviews the tracks, and lots more - come kick it with us for number 49!
In today's episode the guys talk about where your loyalties lie after a breakup, and whether your partner's family/friends opinion matter to you in a relationship. They also briefly talk about the OnlyFans changes to T's and C's and what it means for sex workers and content creators in that area, amongst a host of other things. Come kick it with us now we've sobered up!
The birthday episode! There was no structure to this at all bear in mind and we were all very drunk. This episode is ENTIRELY for entertainment purposes and not necessarily factual so excuse our drunken ignorance! Regular scheduled programming resumes from next week. Blessings!
In today's episode the guys talk about the Euros final and the subsequent racism fallout, before going on to talk about the ending of the lockdown restrictions and how things have changed. Joe cites an article about Love Island vs an Oxbridge degree, and Ren fields some questions from the previous week's episode… (apologies for delay in uploading)
Today's episode begins with the upcoming lifting of the Covid-19 restrictions and what it means for everyone, how will life change? Will people live as if there was no pandemic at all? The guys go on to talk about whether it's time for WFH to stop being a thing, and why the wealthy are pushing this agenda. And finally in world news, IS FOOTBALL COMING HOME? Ren fields two questions from our listeners regarding boundaries with exes - do you double date with a friend who's dating someone you've got a history with? And if a flame from your part wants to come and visit while your partner is away, is that okay or not? Joe breaks down his take on both questions and asks the ladies to answer their perspective on each…
In this week's episode the guys talk about Derek Chauvin's sentencing and discuss the effects of protest on world events in the modern day (9:10). They then go on to less serious topics, starting with reality TV season in the UK (16:40) and UK news, as well as the recent controversy with the now former Health Secretary (22:55). And on to the questioning...Ren poses some questions about relationships in the workplace (33:21), what to do if you saw your ex in a restaurant you once frequented while they're with someone new, and date etiquette!
In today's episode Joe starts off with the NHS data grab of patient data (11:37) and how to opt out of having your data mined without permission. Joe and Ren then go on to discuss the findings of the recent OFSTED report on sexual harrassment in schools (17:33) and what it means for young children. To the lighter topics, Ren advises against the dangers of taking preworkout incorrectly after a young woman had a heart attack from a TikTok challenge (41:21) and then they get into the questions "what is the talking stage?" do Joe and Ren see eye to eye on this topic? (48:06) and how you know if a relationship can't be saved? (1:01:46) Come kick it with us! Opt out of medical data being sold at: https://medconfidential.org/how-to-opt-out/ OFSTED Report on sexual harassment in schools: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofsted-culture-change-needed-to-tackle-normalised-sexual-harassment-in-schools-and-colleges
In today's episode the guys have a quick catch up about the goings on in their own lives and the world at large, and Ren takes his opportunity to prove the results of the poll of Episode 41! He challenges Joe on the point that a particular cuisine is largely overrated, and then they go on to discuss what constitutes the talking stage, how you know when a person is beginning to lose interest in you, and the guys set up next episode's topics...which you might want to be ready for!
After a short break, Joe and Ren are back with another one! Today they discuss Mental Health awareness week, as well as briefly touching on the problems occurring in Palestine and Columbia. May 17 is the next day of lockdown restrictions easing, and Joe fields a question about things to get out of the way during the early stages of the dating process. Ren asks if you'd rather have your partner sleep with your best friend or your worst enemy, and there's more casual talk! Come kick it with us as usual...
Late in the month but Happy Ramadan to all of our Muslim listeners and friends of the pod! Today’s episode starts with Joe talking through some valuable life advice received this week and Ren talks about an unexpected encounter. They go on to talk about the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial, then they field two questions - Joe addresses a question he was posed “how do you get over someone that doesn’t want you?” and Ren poses the question on if people have fallback plans when they exit relationships, relating it to his own experience.
Rest in power to Richard Okorogheye and condolences to his family. The guys talk about the death of Prince Philip and pay respects, and go on to talk about body image controversy re. uploading of unedited photos. They spend some time paying respects to DMX and discussing the impact he had on their lives, and how music shaped their time in school.
Happy Easter! The guys briefly talk about the government report that says that no institutional racism exists in the UK, before moving on to the Pimlico Academy protests and the precedent it sets for the youth going forward, and reflect on their time at school and ponder on if they could have done the same in similar circumstances. Joe muses on the morality of OnlyFans and how a newly turned 18 y/o made a million dollars in six hours...and what that looks like from the outside. Ren fields two questions this week - do we live in a time where people don't want to settle down? Having grown up in a time where meeting people online was weird, how has dating changed? And off the back of this question, what are their perspective on marriage, commitment and hookups? linktr.ee/LostWordsPodcast For Richard Okorogheye - call 101 quoting 21MIS008134
Late but still great (apologies for late upload, technical difficulties) the boys are back once again with a conversation about how well people know each other, and what constitutes knowing someone in a friendship. They also discuss the different ways your environment shapes your attitude around certain people, and talk about how different it is to make and or keep friends in the modern day. Joe fields a question about the partner's troublesome best friend, and Ren brings up the Stop Asian Hate campaign and they discuss how it came about, and how it differs from similar movements.
A very serious note - TW for today's episode, the subject of sexual assault and a murder is discussed. These are current events and serious topics, so there is no space for jokes on these subjects. Today the guys reflect on a very troubling week. Joe and Ren discuss the interview with Oprah, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle (11:03) and talk about whether the Royal Family are racist, before discussing the fallout of the interview and Piers Morgan leaving GMB - is cancel culture REALLY a thing? (42:36) and then they cover the sad news about the kidnap and death of a young lady in South London (53:20) and discuss the problem of sexual harassment and the statistics of sexual assault victims. Links to help: National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247 Rape Crisis National Freephone Helpline: 0808 802 9999 and of course, in an emergency always call 999.
In today's episode Joe and Ren briefly talk about the government furlough scheme being extended until the end of September, and briefly discuss the budget. They then go on to talk about Meghan Markle and the press hounding (12:40), and then question what impact the Royal Family has on the country today. Joe brings up the concept of women's run women's only businesses (38:50) and later on, the guys discuss the notion of sexual coercion. Come kick it with us! Let us know any topics you want us to speak on...and happy Women's History Month!
In this week's episode, Joe and Ren speak at length on the lockdown roadmap and the potential controversy of a vaccine passport - is it a good idea or is it a means of control? (9:04) Later on, a discussion is had about money management from an individual perspective, and Joe shares his advice and experience on the subject, (32:03) Ren gets in depth with advice on how to get involved in buying and selling cryptocurrency (41:54) and more! Come kick it with us for February's final episode.
In today’s episode Joe talks about his primary school heartbreak and the guys discuss what makes a good Valentine’s Day, and talk through early stage relationship problems such as setting boundaries, spending habits and such. Here is your valentines day special and we hope you enjoy it however you decide to spend it! Spread love and good vibes always.
In today's episode the guys discuss the age old question of "what would you do if you won the lottery?" (6:00) navigating telling friends and family and whether you should share the news of your win with your partner. Later at (27:00) Joe addresses a question about the existence of women's only gyms and they discuss the necessity of safe spaces for women. At (36:00) the guys talk about the recent announcement of cancelling festivals and Ren questions whether the fallout from the pandemic is the beginning of the end for humanity...and Joe addresses another question at (44:29) regarding being drug tested in the workplace. The guys round off this episode with a (very long) alignment test at (55:11)...which one of them is neutral evil?! Take the alignment test here at http://easydamus.com/alignmenttest.html
The guys start off a quick trip down memory lane and then go on to talk about the moment of realisation when you're not as good at something as you once were...(8:14) and how age causes natural decline. At (22:00) Joe and Ren talk about how you know when you've started to fall for someone...and the guys discuss the term "body count" and its implications. They then go on to discuss the pettiest reasons that people have curved guys/girls they're interested in (56:35) and more random shenanigans as usual. Come kick it with us!
Today's pod starts with condolences on both sides but the real episode starts at (6:23) with the story of the American lady who moved over to Bali and the controversy surrounding her actions. They then go on to discuss the situation regarding Clubhouse, specifically the bullying and lack of moderation that the platform suffers from (18:50) and Joe and Ren discuss the good and bad points around Clubhouse, while Joe shares his overall view on it and the problem with online bullying. The guys go back to a previous topic but go a bit further with Ren talking about Bling Empire (36:07) and opens up the floor to the conversation of finding your birth parents if you were adopted. At (46:35) the guys discuss stereotypes that may prevent men expressing themselvesin relationships and friendships and stereotypes in general, then Joe questions if love is enough to sustain a relationship (1:16:21) and Ren drops multiple gems on the topic. To round off the episode, at (1:26:13) a question is posed as to why certain women don't like a guy with a regular 9 to 5 job. Come kick it with us!
Happy New Year from the Lost Words Podcast! The first recording of the year starts with a brief talk about the Capitol riots and the presidential transition period in the States (5:40) before Joe questions whether permanently banning Donald Trump's social media accounts was the right thing to do (14:48). Closer to home, the guys talk about the incident where a young girl put out a hit on her boyfriend and the ramifications of these actions (26:52) and move on to the food parcel controversy in the UK and how best to handle it going forward (36:59) Lastly on the big topics, Joe muses on the notion of online ownership and the Whatsapp controversy that's been in the news recently (50:10) and Ren rounds off with the questions segment, including what genre a movie would be if based on their lives. Come kick it with us!
For the final episode of the year, the guys talk about their Christmas Day and post Christmas experience including the results of Joe's COVID test...and then start with the recap of 2020 (14:52) with learns and standout moments both good and bad from the year, along with New Year's resolutions and what both Ren and Joe want to accomplish for 2021. The guys talk about navigating social media and briefly talk about Clubhouse, and whether they would or wouldn't join. Ren asks about favourite moments on the podcast (59:56) and then end the episode and the year with one last quiz...the infamous 16 Personalities quiz (1:05:14) and talk through some of the answers. The quiz itself can be found here https://www.16personalities.com/ - and lastly THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for your contributions to the Lost Words Podcast this year and we hope we can count on your support for the coming year and hope you have a blessed 2021!
Today's episode was a casual conversation before Christmas (excuse the late upload, illness delayed things) but a lot was covered today including the guys' thoughts on Tier 4, most valuable Christmas gift, how to tell your children about the dangers of dating in youth, and a lot more in a short hour! Come kick it with us on our penultimate episode of the year!
The guys start today's episode with the news out of Australia about the COVID vaccine returning positive HIV tests in Australia, and briefly discuss the landscape of the UK for the next few weeks/months regarding C19 and the Brexit transition. After that, Joe talks about the growing pains of younger years, then the guys move on to the questions for this week, including navigating dating with children and how a lady should solve a particular dilemma she's having with her boyfriend...and more! Come kick it!
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