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In Here's Thinking, Jayda and her producer Mia discuss this week's episode! We share our thoughts on our episode with the incredible activist, educator, host, presenter, model and Director of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality - what we loved, what we learnt and what we're taking away from her guest for hope.If you haven't listened to the latest episode, make sure you go do that first! Then come back and debrief with us…Follow us on InstagramBen HurstJayda GMia Zur-SzpiroHere's Hoping Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this insightful conversation, Ben shares with Jayda how he works with boys and men to explore what masculinity means to them, and why Ben doesn't have the answer but instead has the questions that help them define their own perspectives. Jayda and Ben discuss the importance of creating safe spaces for boys and men to have vulnerable conversations but also discuss the complexity of being vulnerable and feeling unsafe to many men considering how they have been socialised and the realities for many men. Ben also gives his powerful insight into why many boys and men gravitate towards men like Andrew Tate and how it connects to many boys needing role models of what it means to be a man, and so the importance of more healthy male role models in boys' lives. Jayda also talks about being pregnant with a baby boy and together with Ben, discusses their thoughts around parenting and raising young boys to be as healthy and loved as possible.Content Warnings: SuicideFollow Ben HurstFollow Jayda GFollow Here's Hoping PodcastMore on our guestBeyond Equality Beyond Equality WebsiteTEDx Talk - Boys will be boysBen Hurst is an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Director of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality, a UK-based organisation that engages men and boys in the gender equality conversation across Schools, Universities and Corporate spaces, rethinking masculinities and promoting positive personhood and healthy relationships.Ben discusses these topics online, most notably in his TEDx Talk, ‘Boys won't be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be', and in print, with features in Stylist magazine, Postscript, GQ and many more.Ben is also the co-host of TED x London's Climate Curious podcast where he lifts the lid on the climate emergency by speaking to the world's leading and most relatable climate pioneers. Ben's focus is on making important conversations accessible for young people and adults from all walks of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
*Trigger warning* we discuss issues around sexual violence, rape and assault in this episode, so please take care while listening. As always, I've put resources in the show notes for anyone who has been affected by the topics discussed. In this live recording of the Sex Talks podcast I wanted to address a question that has been on my mind a lot of late: why do men hate women? It is provocative, I know, and intentionally so. But amidst the seemingly relentless series of news stories about male violence, It is a question I just can't shake from my head. After all, this conversation takes place against a backdrop of ongoing, high profile sexual abuse and rape cases with the likes of Dominuqe Pelicot; Sean ‘Diddy' Combs; the late Mohammed Al Fayed; and the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch Mike Jeffries, amongst some of the high profile names currently under investigation for allegedly committing the most unimaginable crimes. What's more, the scale of violence against women and girls is so high police chiefs have declared it a National Emergency here in the UK. So, the purpose of this discussion was thus to try and better understand what is going on, why and what needs to be done now to end this epidemic of violence. I was joined by the brilliant Laura Bates - activist, writer, speaker and journalist. She is also the founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, an ever-increasing collection of over 200,000 testimonies of gender inequality. Launched in 2012, the project raises awareness of sexism, provides a cathartic and empowering space for survivors' stories to be heard and believed, and uses those stories to create real-world change in partnership with politicians, businesses and organisations from the United Nations to the Council of Europe. She is currently writing her 11th book. I was also joined by Ben Hurst, Director of Facilitation at Beyond Equality, an organisation that is rethinking masculinity and engaging men and boys in the gender equality conversation. If you are affected by the issues discussed this please seek help via the below: Rape Crisis are open 24/7 for anyone who has experienced something sexual without their consent. Call free on 0808 500 2222 or visit their website here. Samaritans are open 24/7 for anyone who needs to talk. You can visit some Samaritans branches in person. Samaritans also have a Welsh Language Line on 0808 164 0123 (7pm–11pm every day). 116 123 (freephone) jo@samaritans.org Freepost SAMARITANS LETTERS samaritans.org
Main Topics: Young Men Struggles, Masculinity, Men, Societal Expectations Ben is the Director of Facilitation at Beyond Equality and co-host of TEDx London's Climate Curious Podcast. Over the last decade he has worked with Men and Boys around the world helping them to reimagine masculinities across schools, universities and corporate spaces. Key topics include: ⭐️ Exploring Different Masculinities & What Does It Mean To Be A Man Today ⭐️ How We Can Create Safe Spaces For Young Men to Explore Masculinity ⭐️ The Pressures And Challenges Young Boys Experience In Our Society ⭐️ Empowering Young Boys To Become Better Men Without Shame ⭐ The Importance Of Teaching Kids Critical Thinking And Decision-Making Skills ⭐️ Why We Need to Invest In Teacher Well-Being And Growth ⭐️ Breaking The Silence On Male Domestic Violence And Rape ⭐️ How We Can Redefine Masculinity In A Way That Works For All of Us ⭐️ How Social Class Shapes Masculinity In Different Communities ⭐️ Why Providing Men With Spaces For Peace And Contentment Is Crucial Connect With David - The Authentic Man: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthenticman_/ Website: https://www.theauthenticman.net/ For Coaching: hello@theauthenticman.net Newsletter: https://www.theauthenticman.net/home-subscribe Avoidant Man's Programme Waitlist: https://forms.gle/DLfjJpiyTukddjUM9 Connect With Ben Hurst: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealbenhurst/ Twitter: https://x.com/TheRealBenHurst Website: www.beyondequality.org
On this week's episode we're talking about men. Specifically, masculinity, male sexuality and the myths surrounding it. To that end, Emma was joined by Men's Dating, Relationship & Intimacy Coach, David Chambers, and the Director of Facilitation at Beyond Equality, an organisation that is rethinking masculinity and engaging men and boys in the gender equality conversation, Ben Hurst. From the impact of Andrew Tate and why his messaging has become so insidious, to the ways in which hit tv show, Baby Reindeer, highlighted how men often feel unable to talk about sexual abuse and harassment and the reasons behind that, to Ben and David's own relationship to sex growing up and the impact growing up in the church had on their respective feelings of sexual shame, we covered a lot in this discussion. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did. The next live recording of the Sex Talks podcast is on June 19th and will see us turn our attention to men once again as we discuss what a positive notion of masculinity looks like today and how shedding reductive gender stereotypes can help us all have a better relationship to sex, intimacy and relationships. You can purchase tickets to the event here. And subscribe to the Sex Talks Substack here.
In this episode of Talking HealthTech, Ben Hurst, CEO of HotDoc, delves into the world of on-demand care and the evolution of healthcare technology. Ben discusses how patients are seeking faster and more convenient healthcare solutions, which requires a shift from the traditional appointment-based care model to an on-demand approach. Join the conversation to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing on-demand care in the healthcare industry.Key Takeaways:
Our masculinity miniseries has been a little negative up until now (we're aware of it at least!). But this week that all changes because we're joined by Ben Hurst – activist, educator, and Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality – to discuss how we can rethink masculinity.As someone who regularly works with young boys in schools, we talk to Ben about what representation boys see of masculinity. In his Ted Talk, notes that boys will be what we teach them to be, so we talk about what characteristics boys currently associate with masculinity and being a man. Because toxic representations of masculinity result in violence, predominantly against women and girls, Ben explains how we can talk to men and boys to help them unlearn the more toxic traits of masculinity and reframe masculine traits to help themselves and those around them.Finally, we end the episode by talking about what boys think is expected of them when it comes to sex, and how sex education and male role models can do better.We hope you enjoy the episode, we've wanted to have Ben on since we started Sextras and we're so happy to have finally spoken to him and learnt from his wisdom. For more of Ben, find out more about Beyond Equality or watch his Ted Talks here:Boys won't be boys, boy will be what we teach them to beWe need to talk to boys about online misogynyAs always, you can find us on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @sextrasworld, on our website http://sextrasworld.com (http://sextrasworld.com) or email us sextraspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:sextraspodcast@gmail.com). We are now a magazine – for more content about masculinity check out our articles on our website, and you can pitch us your ideas at sextrasmag@gmail.com (mailto:sextrasmag@gmail.com).We'll be back next week with the final episode of the miniseries — see you then!Produced by Mable ProductionsOriginal music by Sacha Puttnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the second episode of our Masculinity miniseries, we unpack everything to do with male friendships. While it comes as no surprise to some of us, the fact that men don't have supportive friendships has been in the news a lot of late, with claims that there's a male friendship recession and that men are lonelier than ever.After years of wondering what men talk to their friends about, we thought we'd find out for ourselves. In the process, we've probably lost all of our (admittedly, very few) male friends by asking them endless questions about their friendships.We start by talking about men's friendships with other men, and let us say, it really is looking quite dire. We discuss how they make plans, what they do together, what they talk about and, specifically, how they talk about sex and relationships.Our survey on masculinity asked whether masculinity is something we're attracted to in friends, so we also hear from non-male people how masculinity plays into their friendships, and whether they want to be friends with men. There seems to be a lot of suspicion from all sides towards men and women being friends, so we also ask whether men and women can truly be friends, whether conversations with male friends and female friends are the same and how women often take on a lot of emotional labour from men if they can't process their feelings. We also ponder the ethics of having male friends when you're in a (straight) relationship, and how our endless societal programming towards seeking male validation can be wrongly interpreted by our male friends. We hope you enjoy this episode, it's worth noting we are aware some of these conversations are very binary and heteronormative, and also generalise. This episode is based on our own research and interpretation of that, and we definitely don't think our findings are true across the board. If you have different experiences with friendship you feel aren't covered, please feel free to share with us over email sextraspodcast@gmail.com (mailto:sextraspodcast@gmail.com) or you can find us on our website sextrasworld.com (http://sextrasworld.com) or social media @sextrasworld. We'd love to hear your perspective! We'll be back next week with the wonderful activist Ben Hurst to talk about moving towards a positive masculinity, but in the meantime you can find more content about masculinity over on Sextras Magazine. Produced by Mable Productions Original music by Sacha Puttnam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2019 Gina Martin - a self-confessed ‘political novice' - led a successful campaign that resulted in a law change to make upskirting illegal. Since then her activism on gender equality has continued apace but changing legislation is no longer her aim. Why? We find out as we speak to her and activist Ben Hurst, head facilitator at Beyond Equality, who works with young men and boys to engage in conversations about what being a man means today. Plus: We're gongoozling with the Queen of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent.GuestsGina Martin, gender equality campaigner, speaker and writer (@ginamartin)Ben Hurst, activist and educator and Head of Facilitation at Beyond Equality (@therealbenhurst)Susie Dent, lexicographer (@susie_dent) More informationBuy ‘No offence but…How to have difficult conversations for meaningful change' by Gina Martin out nowBuy Roots of Happiness: 100 words for joy and hope by Susie Dent out nowWatch Ben's Ted Talk: ‘boys won't be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be'Learn about the work of Beyond Equality Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Positive News described this week's guest Ben Hurst as a youth leader helping to rewrite the script of masculinity. I met him after his TEDxLondonWomen talk where he said 'Boys won't be boys, boys will be what we teach them to be.' He is an activist, advocate, public speaker, facilitator, model, and podcaster who is helping men and boys navigate the whole space of what it means to be a man in today's world. We talk about the pressures many boys face growing up to be a certain way, where that comes from, and how to help our sons navigate these challenges. We discuss figures like Andrew Tate and their influence on boys and young men including the reasons they have been so successful. We also explore the importance of seeing the positive in their messages alongside the negative if we are to gain the trust of those receiving the message. If you have sons or daughters, this episode will equip you with tools to help you support them in facing the challenges of growing up today. Connect with Ben @therealbenhurst or @beyondequality --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ravinol/message
Welcome to episode 50 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this special episode, host Matt is joined by his old friend Richard Elliott Kirk, who appeared on the first two episodes of the podcast. As they catch up, they discuss how the podcast has grown since its launch in July 2021 and some of the highlights from previous episodes.Matt and Richard reminisce about their friendship that has lasted over 25 years, including Matt's role as one of the best men at Richard's wedding. They also share the genesis of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show and how it has evolved since the first two episodes that Richard was on.Listeners can expect to hear interesting highlights from previous episodes, such as Matt's love of motor racing and his interview with racing driver Ben Hurst. Matt and Richard also recommend two very different episodes to new listeners to showcase the breadth of the podcast.The discussion takes a deeper dive into Matt's experience of dyslexia and how his understanding of it has evolved since launching the podcast. They share some life hacks and tips for public speaking, as they recall Matt's talk at two Dyslexia Shows.For long-term listeners, Matt and Richard reflect on the three rapid-fire questions that Matt asks every guest on the podcast and some of the most interesting answers they've heard.Join Matt and Richard as they celebrate this special milestone episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show and look forward to what's to come.-Proudly sponsored by neurobox (formerly Dyslexia Box). Working together with organisations and employees neurobox builds neuroinclusive workplaces. They do this by creating awareness, improving wellbeing, and breaking down barriers through their tailored end-to-end support programmesFor more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks.Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
GPs face countless challenges, but HotDoc is helping to solve them one by one. In this episode, we hear from a CEO and founder about the trials and successes of HotDoc over the past few years. He also dives into the problems faced by GPs on a day-to-day and how different models of operation can help business-wise and also with care delivery. In addition, this episode covers an emerging healthcare delivery model- asynchronous service. Join us as we discuss the issues that GPs are having and look at the approach of HotDoc in remedying these problems. You'll also learn more about how simple changes to the means of operating can help both patients and healthcare providers get a win-win out of each encounter. Plus, get statistics surrounding clinician retention and burnout. Check out the full show notes for more information, and don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with anyone who might benefit from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, quarterly summits and more exclusive content. For more information, visit here.
In this episode, Umar is in conversation with Ben Hurst, an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality (formerly The Good Lad Initiative). They break down what masculinity and toxic masculinity translate to in real-life and how societal expectations affect Black men in more ways than one. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDadsIf you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Umar is in conversation with Ben Hurst, an activist, educator, host, presenter, podcaster, model, public speaker and the Head of Facilitation and Training at Beyond Equality (formerly The Good Lad Initiative). They break down what masculinity and toxic masculinity translate to in real-life and how societal expectations affect Black men in more ways than one. Dope Black Dads is a place where we are changing the narrative and having progressive conversations about black fathers to create a safe digital space within the community. Join the conversation and the community online through our social channels:Twitter: @DopeBlackDadsInstagram: @DopeBlackDadsFacebook Page: @DopeBlackDadsIf you want to get in touch with us, email us at hello@dopeblackdads.org or follow our conversations in-depth on our Facebook Group by searching 'Dope Black Dads'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today I'm speaking with Ben Hurst, Founder & CEO of HotDoc, a cloud based Patient Engagement Platform. Part B: Last time in Part 1 or 2 of this interview, Ben spoke to me about the origins of HotDoc and building a foundation around known patient engagement pain points at the time and beyond. In this part 2 or 2 of the interview, Ben and I discuss the evolution of patient engagement in areas of clinical matching and asyncronous engagement techniques such as intake, surveys, reports/ feedback and so on as well as Ben's take on what the future might look like over the next 5 years and beyond.. LINKS: HotDoc Website - Find a Doctor, GP, Dentist or Healthcare Specialist near you - HotDoc Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hurst-49652560/?originalSubdomain=au HotDoc LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotdoc/?originalSubdomain=au CONNECT: - Connect: Listen to other episodes of Reimagining Healthcare Connect with Yianni Serpanos on LinkedIn Follow HealthTechX on LinkedIn Follow HealthTechX on Instagram Follow HealthTechX on Meetup LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthtechx/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today I'm speaking with Ben Hurst, Founder & CEO of HotDoc, a cloud based Patient Engagement Platform. In this part 1 of 2 of the interview, Ben discusses with me how his personal insights as a healthcare professional lead to starting up HotDoc and how his healthtech start up experience with the market helped shape the foundations for what a modern healthcare clinic needs to administrate the patient engagement processes more efficiently as well as offering a better patient experience. To this end we discuss the key problems clinics have overcome with digital tools like HotDoc as well as why it's beneficial to build meaningful, lasting relationships between healthcare providers and their clients using digital health techniques. LINKS: HotDoc Website - Find a Doctor, GP, Dentist or Healthcare Specialist near you - HotDoc Personal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-hurst-49652560/?originalSubdomain=au HotDoc LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/hotdoc/?originalSubdomain=au CONNECT: - Listen to other episodes of Reimagining Healthcare Connect with Yianni Serpanos on LinkedIn Follow HealthTechX on LinkedIn LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthtechx/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's ever-evolving digital world, social media can sometimes feel like a frightening place. But is it all bad? As our online and offline lives are becoming increasingly blurred perhaps it is time we looked at the ways social media can be used for good? Ruby Rare is a sex educator and author who has delivered relationships and sex education workshops to all ages up and down the country. Ruby speaks to a group of teens about the ways they use social media to fill the gaps left by their formal sex education, and parents about their concerns around young people learning about sex and relationships online. We hear from a number of ‘sexperts' who address some of the dangers of young people not accessing good sex education and professionals who are using online platforms to provide comprehensive and inclusive sex education for the 21st century. With contributions from: Ben Hurst from Beyond Equality, Professor Jessica Ringrose, Eliza Bell from Brook, Genevieve Collister Brown, Dr Tanaya Narendra, Sophia Smith-Galer and Melissa Pintor Carnagey from Sex Positive Families. Presenter: Ruby Rare Producer: Anna de Wolff Evans Sound Design: David Thomas A Pier production for BBC Radio 4
We are joined by two amazing guests to discuss a vitally important issue. Ben Hurst of Beyond Equality and Graham Goulden of Cultivating Minds UK join me to explore what a future in which men work with each other to rapidly deescalate male violence in the world would look like and feel like. It's a powerful and vital discussion. My deepest thanks to them both and, as always, to producer Ben Addicott for making them sound so good. I would love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting www.patreon.com/fromwhatiftowhatnext and becoming a patron.
Dr Ben Hurst loved the huge numbers of younger people who increasingly engaged with HotDoc online, at the height of the Covid testing & booking vaccinations. But madly chasing new patients is not his core motivation. Improving the patient experience is! And being a former practicing doctor means Ben Hurst puts patients front and centre of HotDoc's culture and growth. How the online platform more easily allows patients to interact with their doctors, with a few mouse clicks, rather than endless phone calls, is his team's reason to go to work every day. HotDoc has now expanded to 110 full-time employees, with revenue around $19million a year. So what's his secret sauce, and where do chess and Tolstoy fit into his business picture? Well, take a listen to Part 2 of my chat with Dr Ben Hurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Working as a young medico in a Melbourne maximum security prison, Dr Ben Hurst realised that perhaps one-on-one healthcare doesn't necessarily help the most people manage their health problems, nor did it give him the creativity he desired. But it wasn't until he was sitting with friends in a bar in New York city, that his lightbulb idea struck him: he heard about a novel business in the US, enabling patients to make online appointments. That simple nugget of an idea that a patient could have access to a doctor's schedule, that Ben Hurst says, just blew up his mind. He became obsessed by the possibilities of the idea, and set about making it happen in Australia. In 2012, he founded HotDoc, an e-health software platform giving patients the ability to book medical appointments with mainly, GP's. 10 years on, his startup HotDoc links patients to almost 20,000 GP's in Australia, all at the click of a few buttons. To date he's raised around $20mill from Venture Capital supporters like AirTree Ventures. In Part 1 of our chat, hear how the COVID pandemic became an extraordinary opportunity, since it massively catapulted HotDoc into the e-health stratosphere. With “hot” patient demand for virus tests, and later vaccinations, the number of appointments booked on HotDoc DOUBLED to 2million per month through 2020. Pretty good for a guy with not a jot of business experience prior to this medical startup journey! Enjoy Part 1, Dr Ben Hurst. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dry science, boring monologues, scary stats? Think again. In this week's Climate Quickie, we get the low-down from Ben and Maryam on what really goes down at a climate conference. Tune in for a quick behind-the-scenes tour of TED Countdown 2021; the week which introduced Climate Curious to so many new amazing people, inspiring ideas, and fuelled our most intersectional season to date. Don't forget to buy your TEDxLondonWomen tickets: https://women.tedxlondon.com/
Ben Hurst and Maryam Pasha take a look back on their favourite moments of Climate Curious Season 3 by TEDxLondon. This episode provides a handy overview of some of the most powerful insights and conversations from the series recorded at TED Countdown. Get up to speed on what you missed, or refresh your memory on some of the most jaw-dropping moments yet. Buy your TEDxLondonWomen tickets, https://women.tedxlondon.com/
The end of polluting exhaust pipes is within sight, but it all depends on the actions we take together, says clean transportation expert, Anthony Eggert. Arguably one of the climate movement's biggest success stories, electric vehicles, and the industrial sized batteries that power them, are fast-tracking us to a cleaner, quieter, healthier future. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown for this good news episode where we learn why 100% electric road transportation will benefit our climate, health, justice, and economy, how it will soon become a cheaper choice than petrol vehicles, and what an electrified Rolls Royce might look like. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to our chat back in season one with electrification advocate and TED speaker, Monica Araya, on why we must ditch the tailpipe: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-why-our-cities-must-ditch-the-exhaust-pipe/
"Cutting methane is the single fastest, most effective opportunity to reduce climate change risks in the near term," says atmospheric scientist Ilissa Ocko on the latest Climate Curious by TEDxLondon. That's because methane doesn't hang around like other greenhouse gases – but it does pack a powerful punch – so reducing it means we could slow down the rate of warming by as much as 30 percent, before 2050 – yay! Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to discover the three biggest causes of methane emissions, why methane behaves differently to carbon dioxide and why it matters, and most excitingly, get introduced to the methane satellite Ilissa's team is launching this year – MethaneSAT. Watch Ilissa's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/ilissa_ocko_the_fastest_way_to_slow_climate_change_now
23rd April 2018 was the date selected by John Doe as the day he would kill as many residents of Toronto as possible. Witnesses describe seeing a white van mount the pavement on busy Yonge Street and run down pedestrians. Ten people sadly lost their lives. John Doe drew inspiration from the misogynistic online “incel” movement: groups of men who blame their lack of sexual activity on women and resent sexually “succesful” men. On this episode of Bad People, Dr Julia Shaw and comedian Sofie Hagen discuss why people become incels. Are incels dangerous? And what can be done to stop people subscribing to this ideology in the first place. This episode contains audio from the documentary Inside the Secret World of Incels produced by BBC Three and audio from Ben Hurst's TED talk. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence, specifically targeted violence towards women, murder, and mentions of suicide.CREDITS Presenters: Dr Julia Shaw and Sofie Hagen Producer: Caroline Steel Editor: Rami Tzabar Music: Matt Chandler Academic Consultants for The Open University: Dr Lara Frumkin and Dr James Munro Commissioning Executive: Dylan Haskins Commissioning Assistant Producer: Adam Eland#BadPeople_BBCBad People is produced in partnership with The Open University and is a BBC Audio Science Production for BBC Sounds.
A greenhouse-in-a-box is helping small-scale farmers yield more dependable and successful crops in India, thanks to TED Fellow and green farming innovator, Sathya Raghu Mokkapati. A story of equity and climate justice in action, this week's uplifting Climate Curious by TEDxLondon is a celebration of how an easy-to-build, low-cost structure is helping farmers earn an extra $100 per month in profits. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn about why farmers in India perceive climate change as an act of God, how practical and simple solutions can sometimes be the best, and how Sathya hopes to reach 100,000 farmers in the next five years.
Wanna make big bucks? Invest in climate positive companies, says Silicon Valley climate tech investor, Gabriel Kra, on the latest episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon. Once seen as lame, low return investment options, climate tech companies are having a major comeback. So much so, that they're now the highest return businesses to invest in – let's get that moolah! Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to smash through the fossil fuel investing myth, learn how we're all affected by it (hint – your pension), and why Gabriel believes this is “the greatest business opportunity of our generation.”
How to fix climate change? Start by having a good old chit chat about it, says atmospheric scientist, author, TED speaker and one of TIME's 100 most influential people, Katharine Hayhoe. Tune in to the latest episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon to discover actionable tools to having a productive chinwag about climate change, which she tells us is really as simple as one, two, three… connect, bond, and inspire. From avoiding gloom and doom facts, to simply leaving the climate deniers behind, this episode with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst will equip you with buckets of hope and healing! As Katharine puts it, “talking catalyses action – it's the first domino that then leads us all the way to a better future.” Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-why-talking-is-the-most-important-thing-you-can-do-to-fight-climate-change/
“We've just been talking about the ocean as a victim, but I believe that it's part of the solution,” says ocean adviser for the UN, Susan Ruffo, on the latest episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon. They provide half of the oxygen we breathe, absorb almost a third of the world's carbon and cover 71% of the planet. But, Susan argues, oceans get surprisingly little air time in the climate conversation. And given how many solutions its unexplored depths might provide to climate problems - that needs to change. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn about why we must think of the ocean differently, what changing the chemistry of the ocean means for the creatures living in it, how oyster reefs are being used to reduce the threat of flooding and more.
In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, we talk to Ben Hurst who is a racing driver. He has raced for Aston Martin Academy and BMW. Like fellow racing drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jackie Stewart, dyslexia assists him when racing. Having only started racing at 16 he a quickly started winning and has rose through the ranks, hear how dyslexic visitations skills helps him learn the car and set it up. We also talk about how these skills help Ben be a better driver coach and the business side of being a driver. Born is Canada, Ben found out he was dyslexic at a young age and got the support he needed throughout is schooling. When he moved to the UK he was able to balance studying for a degree and his racing. He is a great example of how getting good support early can really help a dyslexic person.Even if you are not a motor racing fan there is still a lot of great takeaways in this podcast, from racing at night in the rain to running a business there is something for everyone.For more hacks tip and tricks for dyslexia and full show notes please visit Dyslexia Life Hacks.
“It's impossible to have healthy people on a sick planet,” says climate and health campaigner Shweta Narayan, on the latest episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon. Shweta introduces a new perspective: by viewing climate change through the lens of the Hippocratic Oath — an ancient set of ethical standards sworn by physicians (and no, it has nothing to do with hippos!)— every person has a role to play in the climate fight. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn about why how we must focus on “first doing no harm” before anything else, how we cannot put a cost on our ability to simply breathe clean air, and how her four dogs are her secret weapon to avoiding eco-burnout.
Gassy cows no more – Ermias Kebreab, animal scientist and TED speaker shares how feeding cows seaweed reduces their methane filled burps on the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. Tune in with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn why stopping eating meat and dairy is not an option for most people in the world, how approaching food with a different sort of sustainability mindset is key, and why we already have the solutions we need – it's right there, in that slimy smelly stuff wrapped around our ankles at the beach – seaweed! As this visionary Burger King puts it, “it's a win, win, win situation.” Even Ben says he's “feeling really, really, really encouraged.” Kerching! We've hit the climate jackpot this week.
Youthwashing is the latest corporate eco marketing strategy. But young climate activists aren't falling for it, says environmental educator Isaias Hernandez, aka @QueerBrownVegan on the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. In a bid to try and clean up their image, multinational businesses (usually with a vested interest in fossil fuels), feature WAY too many young faces in their ads… and we're over it. In this chat with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst, learn what institutionalised racism feels like in the climate movement (from someone on the inside), why we need to push for multigenerational wisdom as opposed to piling the pressure on young people to save the world, and how foraging for mushrooms is the perfect eco self-care activity to try today. Tune in to learn why climate has a #youthwashing problem. Check out Isaias' page, @queerbrownvegan: https://queerbrownvegan.com/
Cities — if they are designed to be sustainable, equitable and joyous — are the best hope for humanity, says architect, author and TED speaker, Vishaan Chakrabarti, on the latest episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious. This self-confessed city-lover aka ‘Professor Skyscraper' is putting the joy back into our cities by designing communities that are cheaper to live in, easier to get around, and offer more collective, inter-generational and diverse living. Vishaan shares his vision for changing the narrative when it comes to ‘green cities' – think less urban parks and more clean electrical grids and goldilocks homes – not too big, not too small – just right! Tune in with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn why cities, as Vishaan puts it, are a bit like acupuncture; “a small move can make a really big difference.” Read more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-how-cities-are-redefining-what-it-means-to-be-green/
In what world would stockpiling something so deadly it threatens the future of human survival on planet Earth, make sense? Yep, that's right, THIS planet! We're currently on track to produce 120% more oil, coal and gas (aka fossil fuels) in the next decade than the world can ever burn. So why are we still stockpiling it? In this jaw-dropping episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon, environmental campaigner, Tzeporah Berman, reveals the shocking grip the fossil fuel industry has on our governments, economies, societies… and even our minds, and what we can do to fight back. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst live from TED Countdown to learn about how we can think and act more like citizens and less like consumers, why fossil fuel polluters want us to feel guilty about our lifestyle choices, how ‘groupthink' made us all focus on emissions instead of production, and as Tzeporah puts it, why “we don't need better light bulbs, we need better laws.” Watch Tzeporah's TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/tzeporah_berman_the_global_treaty_to_phase_out_fossil_fuels Sign the Fossil Fuel Non-ProliferationTreaty: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/
We're back! Launching October 27, co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst give a sneak peek of the climate goodies we'll be sharing in Season 3 of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious, recorded live from TED's Countdown event in Edinburgh.
How can we encourage more boys and men to open up about their fears and needs? Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative offers insight into how we can challenge perceptions of what men are supposed to be. This talk was filmed at TEDxStLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEDx Follow TEDx on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tedx_official Like TEDx on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEDxEvents
“Our lungs are not experiments. Every single minute, every day, damage is being done. And that's what happened to Ella,” says clean air advocate Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah and mother of the late Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah in the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to learn about how Rosamund took on the UK government and won a landmark case, what a future clean air act should look like and how it can help us save nearly 9 million lives a year, and the simple things you can do today to limit your exposure to air pollution – including walking on quieter streets. This episode will give you an insight into why we need to reframe air pollution as a health thing, not just an environment thing, the tension between Ella's positive impact on the air pollution campaign and the impact it has on her family, and why poor and marginalised communities are not given equal footing in the climate debate, despite this landmark win. Read the Coroner's report on how to prevent future deaths like Ella's: https://www.judiciary.uk/publications/ella-kissi-debrah/
Camille Oster, Associate Director, Edelman Emerge UK, and Jeremy Lucas, Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, caught up with Ben Hurst from Beyond Equality, to discuss allyship, and the role we can, and should, play to help us reach gender equality in the workplace.
Superfood sardines, omega three and the ultimate brain food… fish is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet, but overfishing is putting them at risk of destruction, and the local people who rely on them, says environmental social scientist Christina Hicks in the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to explore why this topic feels so icky (hint – it's a wicked problem!), why we need to open our eyes to the inefficiencies of white environmentalism in order to save the planet, and how to recognise when simple climate solutions are being pedalled to you. From what insiders are really saying about that infamous fish documentary (you know the one!), to why fish is crucial to the first 1,000 days of human's mental and physical development, dig into the real deal around the troublesome topic of oceans, seas, and fish! Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-whats-going-on-with-fish-in-west-africa/
Welcome back to Good Influence!This is the podcast where each week we'll meet a guest who'll help us pay attention to something we should know about, but maybe don't. This week, we're talking about toxic masculinity; where we learn our ideas about gender roles, how patriarchal ideas harm people of all genders, and why actually maybe the term 'toxic masculinity' isn't always the right one.Ben Hurst, as an activist, model, podcaster and public speaker. He's the head of facilitation and training for Beyond Equality, an organisation which works with men and boys to explore and interrogate their thinking around gender equality, masculinity and inclusive communities. If you want to learn more, here's where to find Ben and his recommendations: Instagram: @therealbenhurstTwitter: @TheRealBenHurst Something to read: Laura Bates' 'Men Who Hate Women' / JJ Bola's 'Mask Off'Something to watch: TED Talks Tony Porter - A call to men & Jackson Katz - Violence against women- it's a men's issueSomething to listen to: The Mask You Live In / The Twilight Zone - Not All Men Get involved and join in the conversation:Follow @gemmastyles @goodinfluencegs and send in your messages and questions to goodinfluencepod@gmail.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Guyana is a carbon sink and a climate leader, but has been airbrushed out of the global climate movement, as many developing countries are, says international environmental lawyer Melinda Janki in the most compelling episode to date of the Climate Curious podcast. “It's not a story that gets told very often… about former colonial peoples standing up against the oil industry,” says this superstar legal eagle, who has spent the last 25 years working to make environmental damage illegal and save our planet. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to hear Melinda's extraordinary story of how she's standing up to multinational oil giants to save one of South America's most beautiful countries from a carbon bomb disaster. The learnings? The people who have contributed the most to climate change are not really the ones that are bearing the brunt of it, society is still blinded by the false promises of fossil fuel wealth, and a climate confession that will make you feel it's never too late to turn over a fresh leaf! Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-how-guyanese-people-fighting-big-oil/
“Moving to a green economy delivers on the things that people are already worried about,” says TED Speaker, environmentalist and economist, Angela Francis, on the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. With over 1.4 million views on her TED Talk, this champion for the green economy breaks down what an economy is, how a green one would work, and why the dirty economy model must go. So how do we do it? Reshape our value systems, reward green businesses, and find ways to communicate the true cost of living in a dirty economy. Simple! Right? Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to get a solid, straightforward grounding in environmental economics, direct from one of the world's most inspiring green economists. Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-how-green-money-can-make-the-world-go-round/
Veganism isn't the only answer to climate change, dignity and equity are, says knowledge broker, community chef and food policy-maker, Dee Woods. In this week's Climate Curious by TEDxLondon, we're discussing food – yum! Contributing to a whopping 21-37% of greenhouse gas emissions, the global food system needs a rethink, stat. Instead of restricting our diets, we need to reconnect with where our food comes from – so we can start making more localised, equitable choices. Join co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to hear Dee breakdown why solving bigger problems of the food industry can help us fight climate change, how chicken shops are in fact a policy-driven food apartheid, and why building localised food economies is essential to the future of people and planet. Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-how-to-be-a-global-food-citizen/ Buy a Granville Community Kitchen Good Food Box: http://granvillecommunitykitchen.org.uk/good-food-box/ Sign MP Ian Byrne's #RightToFood petition: https://www.ianbyrne.org/righttofood-campaign
Scary creepy crawlies, indestructible cockroaches and fluffy bumble bees… we've written narratives that have got bugs all wrong, says modern day explorer Will Hawkes in the latest episode of the Climate Curious podcast. Tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to learn about the little known, but incredible role insects play in the world's ecosystem – from helping us grow crops and keep pests under control – bugs need love, too. From planting herbs on your balcony, to eating organic foods and pressuring your council to reduce verge cutting, discover what you can do today to give bugs their buzz back! Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/news/climate-curious-why-we-need-to-stop-hating-on-bugs/
If you've ever thought about being a lady in the streets, but a freak on the peaks – this one's for you! Thigh high boots, full glam and bouncy curls for days – Mother Nature's had a makeover, and we're not mad about it. In the first episode of Season 2 of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious we're joined by the iconic environmentalist and intersectional drag queen, Pattie Gonia, who explains the need for everyone to connect to nature, why we must diversify the climate movement and why queer ecology is so much more than “gay dolphins in the ocean” – urging us to “advocate for our one true Queen, Mother Nature with all of our creativity and intersectional identities.” Join co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to discover why Pattie believes the outdoors isn't just for white, straight, cis males, but instead, for everyone - especially Queer people and other marginalised groups, how you can be an environmentalist and still love your sofa and why hiking in 6-inch heels feels so right. Learn more: https://tedxlondon.com/podcast/climate-curious-why-mother-nature-is-a-drag-queen/
Mark and Michael talk to podcaster, model, activist and Head of Facilitation at Beyond Equality, Ben Hurst, about unlearning, sex at Bible college and teaching boys to be better men.menkind are now on Patreon! If you are enjoying listening, would like access to extras every week and are able to support us, you can find us at patreon.com/menkindpodcastFollow menkind on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @menkindpodcast and Ben @TheRealBenHurst and @Beyond_EqualityRecorded an edited by Siren Turner and Lianne Coop at Impatient Productions. Artwork by Haiminh Le. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're back! Launching June 2nd, co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst introduce some of the topics we'll cover in Season 2 of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious.
Following on from this month's topic of masculinity, Ben has a 1-on1 conversation with Ben Hurst. Ben discusses his work with young boys surrounding toxic masculinity and the stigma behind men truly showing their emotions.Listen by clicking ‘Play', subscribe on Acast, Apple podcasts or Spotify and please do rate and review to help others find the podcast. Get in touch!Tag us: #nakedprofessors on Instagram and TwitterFollow us: @thenakedprofessors_podcast on Instagram or @TNPPodcast on Twitter-------A Create Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This is a session from the Talking HealthTech Autumn Summit, which took place on the 23rd March 2021 and featured over 35 speakers across 12 sessions speaking live to over 100 speakers in a full day 8 hour event. The audio from all 12 sessions from the Summit have been captured in this podcast mini-series ready for you to explore in your own time using your favourite podcast player. Subscribe to the Autumn Summit Mini-Series to listen to the entire 12 sessions from the event. Want to watch the videos as well? Become a THT+ Member to get full access to videos of each session at the Summit as well as this Podcast mini-series.
Richie and guests explore masculinity and all the different ways people express it. Richie’s chatting to Guvna B and Alex Holmes about masculinity as a tool for survival, to Melz Owusu about decolonising gender and to Ben Hurst from the Good Lad Initiative about new ways to imagine masculinity. We also hear from Marc Thompson about the Black and Gay Back in the Day Archive and play ‘Toxic, Or Not?' with Kelechi Okafor.
Welcome to Season 2 of The Cheer Up Luv Podcast, hosted by Eliza Hatch! In this week's episode I am speaking to the incredibly talented advocate, activist, speaker and campaigner Ben Hurst. Ben is also head of facilitation at Good Lad Initiative, works with Fearless Futures, is the Founding Director of SPACE for PSHE, is also the Co Founder of D/ecology, which facilitates conversations about decolonising shared spaces. This week we talk about approaching the topic of toxic masculinity from a different angle, why the phrase "boys will be boys" is a get-out-of-jail-free card, and the importance of deconstructing gender roles. TW: In this Ep we discuss an experience of sexual harassment. You can find Ben here: @therealbenhurst and here @goodladinitiative and here: https://www.goodladinitiative.com/ Resources: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crime-info/types-crime/sexual-harassment https://rightsofwomen.org.uk/ If you would like to send in your story, please feel free to DM @cheerupluv or submit via the website: http://www.cheerupluv.com Music composed by Alex Gruz This Podcast is sponsored by Daye. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/eliza-hatch/support
Join Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst in this bonus episode as they celebrate the highs and lows of season 1 of the Climate Curious podcast by TEDxLondon. From reminiscing on their most cringe-worthy climate confessions to reflecting on our guest's most powerful insights, tune in to get geeky - in a fun way - and find out what we've really learnt in the first 8 episodes.
How can we encourage more boys and men to open up about their fears and needs? Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative offers insight into how we can challenge perceptions of what men are supposed to be. This talk was filmed at TEDxStLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts. Follow TEDx on Twitter:
Far from being frivolous, fashion is cultural currency, a tool of self-expression, and a much-loved confidence boost, but sadly it's a problematic friend. Whether you're donning Primark or Prada, thanks to hazy supply chains and labour practices, there's no guarantee as to who made your clothes, and how sustainable they really are. In this episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious we're joined by Baroness Lola Young, an activist, author, crossbench peer in the House of Lords, and Chancellor of the University of Nottingham, widely known for her contribution to creating legislation to eliminate modern slavery, a number which shockingly still stands at 40 million today globally. This pioneer urges us all to wake up to the labour behind the label, and to disengage from the fast fashion blame game and change what we can, today, with the resources we have. Tune in with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to understand why it's not about banning fast fashion – it's about pressuring governments to make firms smarten up their act to end modern slavery, discover why being more thoughtful about people is the first step to being more thoughtful about consumption, and explore the surprisingly easy thing you can do today to make a difference – simply wear your clothes more! In this week's Climate Confessions we take on shoe addictions, shopping to make yourself feel better (we've all been there) and recklessly running the hot tap for no good reason – why not!?
Forget imaginary superheroes, there is a team of legal avengers that are fighting every day on behalf of us and the planet. These legal heroes are shutting down coal power plants in Poland, re-designing what law looks like in China, making air pollution a thing of the past in the UK and uniting with local communities in Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia and the Republic of Congo to stop deforestation. In this episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious, we're joined by the legal powerhouse that is James Thornton, the founding CEO of ClientEarth, and one of the New Statesman's ‘ten people who could change the world' – a lawyer who helps protect the planet and its people. Tune in with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to discover what it takes to sue Governments and huge corporations, understand why working as a community is key to dismantling the fossil fuel economy, and explore why getting creative with the law is empowering nations to redesign ‘the system' from within to reduce carbon emissions. In this week's Climate Confessions, or Climate Crimes (for one week only!) we're talking environmental litigation envy, disposable face masks and how your coffee addiction can lead you to some climate compromising decisions.
The Good Lad Initiative is a gender equality charity, working to tackle the root causes of inequality and promote positive masculinity. Mickey caught up with director Dr Dan Guinness and head of facilitation and training Ben Hurst to find out more about the power of conversation, lightbulb moments and being a work in progress. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Young people are terrified, depressed and anxious about the climate crisis. And the pressure society puts on them to drive innovation and lead change isn't helping. In fact, it's wearing them down – with 70% of 18-24-year-olds saying they feel eco-anxiety. In this episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious we're joined by visionary 21-year-old activist Clover Hogan, who urges us to give youth activists the space to have nuance and express their true feelings. Tune into this illuminating episode with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst where they explore the importance of an intergenerational approach to the climate crisis, explain why it's so important to face these negative or scary feelings, and suggest how to turn your anxiety into agency. This week's Climate Confessions? A nearly vegan burger, long hot baths, and a shocking revelation about coconut water you won't be able to unhear.
Welcome to our annual MAN GIG, an absolute smasher of a natter Mick and Hannah had with comedian Daliso Chaponda and screenwriter and actor Laurence Rickard. Chat includes pet cavemen, Jacinda Ardern, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Alton Towers, and selling Ed Sheeran, as well as providing answers to the questions "where did the Dunleavys get that Sanyo VHS recorder from?" and "what exactly is Mick’s granddad playing at?"On the subject of MEN, please do have a listen to our IMD2020 series of Chops, where we’re chatting to, in no particular order: Andrew Cotter, Mat Fraser, Michael Spicer, Richard Herring, and Dan Guinness and Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/standardissuespodcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The climate conversation is changing; a more inclusive, diverse and equitable story around climate is emerging, with race at the centre. This week's extra special guest Member of Parliament for Tottenham and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice David Lammy explains that the fight for racial justice is critical to saving the planet. He urges us to reframe the climate debate and see it as a humanitarian crisis: “this in the end is not just about saving the planet. It's about the people on the planet. And the people on the planet bearing the brunt of it are black,” David explains. On this episode of Climate Curious by TEDxLondon tune in with co-hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst as they discuss why we need more black representation in the climate conversation, interrogate why if you care about identity, race, gender or equality you should also care about climate, and explore how we can all join the dots between racism and climate to create a more equitable world. And don't miss out on this week's scandalous Climate Confessions, which includes an hilarious overshare on some very personal habits!
This week I am speaking to facilitator and speaker Ben Hurst about how we can be good men, and navigate ways out of toxic masculinity. Ben is a facilitator and workshop leader, working as head of facilitation and training for the Good Lad initiative. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in working with young people having worked at sex education charity ACET UK, and gained a degree in Youth Work and Theology. In 2018, his TEDx talk ‘Boys Won’t Be Boys. Boys Will Be What We Teach Them To Be' touches on many of the points we who work in changing the way we view masculinity, and how we can be better men. Want to start podcasting? Check out Pirate Studios at Piratestudios.co.uk and use code: Alex7135 for £10 off your first session. Catch me on: Vero: Vero.co/alexreads Website: alexholmes.co Instagram: @byalexholmes Email: tttalkpod@gmail.com Newlsetter: alexholmes.substack.com Music: Harlan Blue Executive Produced: Alex Holmes Edited: Ryan Nile (@ryan.nile.show) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/timetotalkwithalexholmes/message
What comes to mind when you think of the climate change conversation? Puffed-up academics? Militant hippies? Infuriating climate sceptics? Only ten years to save the world? Yep – it's pretty overwhelming, pretty polarised, and we're here to help you find a way through this ‘wicked problem' of climate change. In this episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious we're joined by the legendary TEDxLondon speaker and neuroscientist specialising in polarisation, Dr. Kris De Meyer, who gives us the tools to disarm ourselves of limiting values and opinions and instead approach the climate crisis from a place of pure action. Tune into our most empowering episode to date with Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst where they explain why climate change is a wicked problem, debunk why the 2020 climate conversation feels so fragmented and hostile, and unpack the neuroscience at the centre of this polarising topic. Spoiler alert – it involves going on a journey to discover where your ‘agency' and climate intersect. This week's Climate Confessions? Engaging with strangers on climate, vowing to be less judgemental and struggling to sort the recycling. For a full list of sources and further reading in this episode visit the TEDxLondon site: https://tedxlondon.com/news/climate-curious-why-theres-much-more-to-climate-action-than-reducing-your-carbon-footprint/
You don't have to be an expert or a car owner to get involved in the exhaust pipe debate – from the way your parcels are delivered to how you get around, we're all using a transport system which is hurting our planet. The solution? Electrifying transportation, especially fleets. On this episode of TEDxLondon's Climate Curious podcast electrification advocate and TED speaker Monica Araya breaks down how we can shift to an emissions-free world, in an equitable way. She joins hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst to debunk the different energy sources that power our vehicles, explain why EVs are so much more than a Tesla, and highlight the cities leading the way to eliminate these exhaust pipe polluters. Having spent her career campaigning for clean air across the world, Monica is optimistic for where we'll be in ten years; “the sound of the city will be different”. This week's Climate Confessions? Taking flights just for the loyalty points, hybrid Ubers, and being unable to resist buying that new shirt. For a full list of sources and further reading in this episode visit the TEDxLondon site: https://tedxlondon.com/news/climate-curious-why-our-cities-must-ditch-the-exhaust-pipe/
This week Ben Hurst and Six Thee Astrologer take over this episode of F**ks Given to chat to Josh Rivers, with a particular focus on sexuality and blackness. Josh Rivers is Head of Comms at UK Black Pride and the creator and host of Busy Being Black, the podcast which “explores how we live in the fullness of our queer Black lives”. Ben and Six are new members of the Come Curious network and have appeared on F**ks Given themselves - make sure you check out their brilliant episodes too!'F**ks Given' with Come Curious presents an honest and candid exploration of their guests’ sexual histories, from the first f**k to the best f**k and even the bad, average and comical ones in between. Each episode is an uncensored look at what’s gone on beneath the sheets with a variety of coveted guests in a bid to break the stigma around sexual histories and specifically the ‘number’ taboo. Presented by Come Curious, change-makers in the sex and body positivity space, 'F**ks Given' aims to open up the conversation around our sexual past, asking us to celebrate all the f**ks you gave because they’re the ones that made you who you are. You can follow Come Curious on Instagram / Twitter / Youtube This is a Studio71 production.Producer - Jack ClaramuntAssistant Producer - Winnie SimonExec Producer - Tom Payne & Jody SmithProduction Support - Phie McKenzie & Rebecca Dowell Studio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Today I talk to the brilliant activist and advocate of all things gender equality Ben Hurst. We discuss Ben's work at the Good Lad Initiative, the societal pressures of masculinity, why the bar is set so low for men and the challenging process of unlearning your own conditioning. We talk about Ben's Ted Talk, titled, ‘Boys won't be boys, they will be what we teach them to be' - and we discuss what it is he means by that and why the patriarchy is literally shit for everyone!
It's not just what you are cooking that could be killing you, but how you are cooking. Millions of people each day turn on their gas stoves without a single thought to the silent, but deadly pollution the stove is emitting and that they are breathing in – with serious consequences for our health. This week on TEDxLondon's Climate Curious podcast hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst speak to climate pioneer and campaigner extraordinaire, Bruce Nilles. He spent 15 years working to replace dirty coal plants with clean energy and now he's set his sights on eliminating another highly polluting fossil fuel, “natural” gas. Join us to learn why there is nothing natural or clean about fossil gas, how gas causes dangerous indoor air pollution that especially harms children, and how cities are leading the way in dismantling the fossil fuel empire and electrifying everything. Having fought powerful vested interests to shut down hundreds of coal plants across the United States and in Europe, Bruce knows we can get it done; “we're one little planet and we've got to do this together.” And don't miss out on this week's Climate Confessions, which involves mouldy tupperware, chewing plastic straws and a hard cheese obsession! For a full list of sources and further reading in this episode visit the TEDxLondon site: https://tedxlondon.com/news/climate-curious-why-your-gas-stove-has-to-go/
Charmian Love wants you to shake up your mindset. More specifically, to stop worrying about whether you're on the right or wrong side of the climate conversation and instead focus on taking action. Newsflash: We all have a role to play and it is time to move beyond the blame game and focus on solutions. In this first episode of Climate Curious, Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst speak to Charmian Love, Social Entrepreneur in Residence at the Skoll Centre at the University of Oxford and co-founder of B Lab UK. Charmian shares how we need to actively work towards systems level fixes while also taking individual action against climate change. From thinking like a sunflower to approaching problems and solutions as interconnected, our conversation explores how we can cultivate a mindset to access the climate conversation and why Charmian believes kindness and creativity are at the heart of a healthy planet. And don't miss Charmian, Ben and Maryam's ‘Climate Confessions' at the end of the episode to discover the shady secret hiding in their drawers.
Are you Climate Curious? If you care about the world, but find the current conversation about climate change confusing, scary or boring then this might be the podcast for you. Join TEDxLondon as we lift the lid on the climate emergency. Find out why cities are key to the climate fight, why we need to tackle systemic problems (and not just plastic straws), and why we're all a bit crap at sustainability. Hear from hosts Maryam Pasha and Ben Hurst as they scout the earth for intersectional solutions, meet the cities that are leading the way, find out why the next 10 years are so important, indulge in our speakers' climate confessions, and ask – episode by episode – why climate? Why should we care? And what can we do? This season, we're talking about why your gas stove is killing you, why you don't need to care about climate change to care about climate change, why green is the new black and why racial justice and climate justice are inextricably linked. Warning – this is not just another climate podcast. It's for people who want to care, who are curious, but need a little helping hand to find that motivation. This podcast is produced by TEDxLondon and made possible by the generous support of our Headline Partner, Citi. Join us for the first episode dropping on October 20th. Follow us on Instagram @tedxlondon and find out more at https://tedxlondon.com/
hey yall hope youre doing good today we're not gonna rap on some funny history and instead kick it with my homie Ben Hurst who was born in American and raised in Africa as the child of missionaries. He's got a lot of interesting stuff to say about America and how it interacts with the rest of the world and also hes just a funny and interesting guy. SO PAY ATTENTION YOU STUPID MOOKS.
YourHostRob is joined by Ben Hurst who is Head of Facilitation at 'Good Lad Initiative' ( @GLInitiative) to discuss all forms of masculinity including the common phrase 'Toxic masculinity', the Solo 45 situation , alpha males and the perspective of men in the media . This Episode was recorded via Instagram Live and Skype, Due to the current lockdown across the UK we have been unable to shoot visuals for this podcast. Watch previous episodes here https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos Follow @snapsflatspodcast @therealbenhurst @yourhostrob @trizzytrizzy
Dan and Morg have made a vow their mother will be found. But to get there, they must deal with bad animation, upsetting character designs, and a tragic tale of corporate meddling. THIS WEEK: Sonic Underground! NEXT WEEK: Sonic Boom! Reference Material: A collection of letters from late writer Ben Hurst to a Sonic newsgroup Manic the Hedgehog's Watermark The Upsetting Cricket Man The Bounty Hunters (different reference than the google search image used in the rcording) Bartleby, the fancy lad Where to find us: Dan | Morg Twitter | Discord
In countries like England, where young Black boys - irregardless of sexuality - are disproportionately impacted by school exclusions, where the prison population is full of Black men and where mental health services for Black people are increasingly rare, how are we as queer Black people and queer people of colour acknowledging and showing solidarity with our presumably heterosexual Black brothers?Cathy J. Cohen’s seminal essay “Punks, Bulldaggers and Welfare Queens” cautions us against a queer politics that does not include those whose sexuality may be different to ours. She writes, “My concern is centred on those individuals who consistently activate only one characteristic of their identity, or a single perspective of consciousness, to organise their politics, rejecting any recognition of the multiple and intersecting systems of power that largely dictate our life chances.”And so my conversation today is with Ben Hurst, who is doing transformative work with men and boys around the country, helping them understand feminism, intersectionality and masculinity. We discuss our friendship as an example of coalition-building across sexual identities, embracing emotional literacy as Black men, and the patience and understanding required to show men and boys a different, positive version of masculinity.--Ben Hurst is the Head of Facilitation and Training at the Good Lad Initiative, an organisation teaching young men and boys about gender equality, feminism and intersectionality.--@_busybeingblack is the podcast exploring how we live in the fullness of our queer Black lives. Theory in the Flesh is made possible with funding from the British Podcast Awards Fund and Wellcome Trust. Find out more at: busybeingblack.com.--Thank you to our partners, UK Black Pride, BlackOut UK and Schools Out.
Florence and Reed are joined by Ben Hurst. Ben is the Head of Facilitation and Training at The Good Lad Initiative (GLI) and a campaigner for positive masculinity and gender equality. He is Founding Director of SPACE for PSHE, an independent PSHE provision for secondary schools, facilitating important conversations with young people around Relationships and Sex, Race and Power, and Gender Equality.'F**ks Given' with Come Curious presents an honest and candid exploration of their guests’ sexual histories, from the first f**k to the best f**k and even the bad, average and comical ones in between. Each episode is an uncensored look at what’s gone on beneath the sheets with a variety of coveted guests in a bid to break the stigma around sexual histories and specifically the ‘number’ taboo. Presented by Come Curious, change-makers in the sex and body positivity space, 'F**ks Given' aims to open up the conversation around our sexual past, asking us to celebrate all the f**ks you gave because they’re the ones that made you who you are. You can follow Come Curious on Instagram / Twitter / Youtube This is a Studio71 production.Producer - Jack Claramunt.Assistant Producer - Winnie Simon.Exec Producer - Tom Payne & Jody Smith.Production Support - Phie McKenzie & Rebecca Dowell Studio71 is a Red Arrow Studios Company. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
And believe it or not, it would have been Antoine. Hear me out, I have a decent explaination as to why he would have been the 3rd character in this love triangle Ben Hurst had Planned. Comments are Welcomed #SonicSatAM #BenHurst #SonicTheHedgehog #LoveTriangle #SatAM #AntoineDepardieu #SallyAcorn #AntoineDCoolette: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bwrosas/support
Hello! What are society’s expectations of masculinity and how can we promote positive expressions of it? We chat to The Guardian’s Iman Amrani about her series on modern masculinity and Ben Hurst from the Good Lad Initiative about the workshops they run exploring these themes. Then Nathan Roberts explains the work his charity, A Band of Brothers, are doing with men involved in the criminal justice system.Subscribe to the Cheerful Book Club feed. Search ‘Cheerful Book Club’ or go to podfollow.com/cheerfulbookclub/Get tickets for our Kings Place show on Thursday 12th March http://bit.ly/RTBCKingsPlace See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ben Hurst is an ambassador for the 'Good Lad Initiative'. Good Lad runs workshops at schools and businesses in order to help men and boys identify positive models of masculinity. Ben argues that masculinity has fallen into disrepute, partly as a result of feminist critique, and that this demands that men themselves rework what it means to be masculine. Masculinity is a feminist issue, Ben says, but it isn't feminists' job to figure out what it means.
In October 2019, BBC One’s Panorama investigated the multimillion-pound industry that sells men pick-up techniques to get women from the street and into bed as quickly as possible. The men who teach these techniques - who call themselves Pick Up Artists - have raised a lot of controversy. 1Xtra Talks explores what we can learn and take away from Panorama’s documentary. Myles Bonnar is a BBC reporter and journalist who features in the Panorama programme. He has been researching the Seduction industry for months. Hayley Quinn is an international dating expert who works with both male and female clients. Ben Hurst is an activist, public speaker and Head of Facilitation at the Good Lad Initiative - which engages young men and boys in gender equality workshops.
On this episode of Talking Tough, Georgia tackles toxic masculinity, accountability and self-care with Ben Hurst. Ben is Head of Facilitation and Training at The Good Lad Initiative — an organisation that focuses on challenging traditional gender roles and promoting positive forms of masculinity. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues raised in this episode and want to talk, head to CALM https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Host: Jai Shukla & Guest: Ben Hurst Q1 — How did it all begin in Oakville, all the way to Canada, and now you're the British GT? The dad of Ben Hurst stirred up the whole process when he took him to Bridgestone racing Academy to try out for a racing license. Ben Hurst got started in Formula Ford, here in Canada. He met one of the teams when he was at racing school there to get his racing license because Ben was just interested in trying. They eventually then won the championship after 3 years of persistence. The team he was with In the UK got partnered with an F3 team during the Formula Ford festival of friends. So that's kind of how Ben got introduced to everyone quickly in the UK. And that's kind of how all his opportunities came out. So it's kind of in one meeting after the next. Q2 — You started off racing at age 16, did that affect how you saw the races approach the races? Yes, especially in F3 you have to be willing to either go into that corner and either crashed your car into someone else or if they back off. But Ben Hurst is not wired to go into a corner and just either Yes, he is going to make it or he is going to be out of the race. Ben always want to finish races, no matter what. Q3 — So have you considered endurance racing something like Lemans? After watching it this year with Aston, Ben Hurst knew in my heart that there’s where he wants to be. Ben loves the level of preparation the teams go through. It's like an F1 car, but it's a GT car that goes for 24 hours. Q4 — Between F3 and GT, what kind of differences are they in terms of pressure and atmosphere? I think there's more pressure because it's not only my race weekend, it's my teammates. Having a teammate does change the mentality a lot because you have to bring the car home for them because it's their race weekend as well. It’s always rewarding to get the results on track in the morning after your teammates may have put in the late night to get the car ready morning. Q5 — How is your relationship with your partner and what is your advice on how to create a bond with your partner? For my partner, despite our different backgrounds, we have formed an efficient partnership. He is naturally quick but does not have racing experience. He helps me with qualifying for my outright pace and I handle the race starts. To build a great relationship with your teammates, I’d advise you to spend time together, train together, learn how each they work. Q6 — Do you feel that racing is something you will want to continue for the rest of your life? Well, I've just graduated. And I took a degree that would help me with my racing career (Sports management) So I spent some time with the Renault F1 team, as a work placement in their sponsorship department learning how to how they get sponsors, I think that helped me. Q7 — Can you share tips on how to get sponsorships? Its hard work, get a lot of verified contacts (email/phone lines especially) who are interested in what you do. Find the market you are in, look for companies that are interested in what you do. A blue ocean strategy will pay off big time. On what companies expect in return: Some opt for increased sales of their cars or other organizing coaching events. Expectations vary from one company to another. Be it Aston Martin, Renato or Renault. Q8 — How did the university degree help you expand your knowledge about sponsorships? I did my dissertation on how sponsorship works in Formula One. I also leveraged on the experience of the Head of my management team with 20 years of experience. He moved from the mechanic side to the commercial side of racing. Side by side, these two events expanded my knowledge on how sponsorships work. I’d say that Formula 1 sponsorship is about Business to Business partnership and getting introductions. Q9 — Would you like to go into Formula One at some point? Or is it La mans and hundred percent endurance racing? I am 100% going to GT and endurance racing. I want to build my career with support from either dealerships or manufacturers at this level and work my way up to a factory role with one of the manufacturers. Rather than trying to find the funding for F3 for another year, FIA F3, for another year and then F2. Q10 — So how do you manage to deal with that pressure of actually going into the car and feeling like everyone's ready and waiting for you to now deliver? If you're prepared, then you have nothing. That’s exactly my mindset. I think that the biggest thing I've learned is preparation. If I do my training, right, if I eat right, by the time I get to the race, I'm fully prepared and there should be nothing I'm got to think about other than going forward in the race that we're at. Q11 — What do you feel is the biggest difference between watching and driving? So I think sometimes it looks a bit more intense on TV than it is in the car. Because you're calm in the car, you're just focusing on what you need to do. In the car, you're focused on what's directly in front of you and what's directly behind you. And you count on your team at that point for what's going on the bigger picture. As a driver, I keep a lot of things out of my mind. Q12 — Have you ever been out of the zone? Are you ever in a situation where you feel like, today's just not my day when you're driving? More so, can you share with us on how you get yourself in the zone? I work hard at making sure I'm in the zone, I have a mine coach that works with my management company. And they help to keep that going system. As a routine, I usually do a warm-up of two to three minutes, jump on the skipping rope. And then I will go and find my own space for about 20 minutes, 10 minutes and listen to music. And then I commonly go put my helmet on. By the time my helmets are on, I keep my visor closed because I want to. I'm in the zone by that point. When I get in the car, I get the radios plugged in, and then I'm talking to my team. And it's all 100% of focus to what you have to do after that. Q13 — What 3 tips can you share with racing drivers wannabes to put them in a position to make their dreams come true? Work hard. I am a fan of fitness. Have a notebook at the track or when you go-karting. If there are bumps and stuff you notice on the track, or if there's a line that works or a good overtaking spot, write it down. Make sure you know and write it down. It helps you. Don’t give up. You can't give up you have to keep going.
Dr Ben Hurst, the CEO and Founder of HotDoc - Australia's most trusted patient engagement platform - chats with Pete about the adoption of technology in General Practice (including cloud), emerging technology and the importance of trust between clinicians and vendors.
Today's podcast is with someone who has truly inspired the Model Me journey. I think I'm gonna share the back story!! When I first met Chen Shire, who also goes by the name Chennessy (particularly in the music world), it was alongside meeting some other wonderful humans too - Swarzy Macaly, Chiko Shire, David Ajukobe, Ben Hurst, Ola Christian... - who I actually first found out about through Julian Knxx, a poet and creative director. I met Julian with two other very talented humans - one who I've been blessed enough to work with - Dumas Haddad, and Olan Collardy, in Joe and the Juice in Central London last August. Julian spoke about Swarzy on his instagram... I started following her... massively inspired by this woman. She is certainly one to be inspired by. Through her I met our guest this week, Chen, and together all of these creatives, have really inspired me with the way they encourage and support each other, in their careers, on and offline! Chen and I went IN on the creative industry - Chen is a very talented man; a producer, a DJ, Founder and Director of the events: *BIRDNOISE*, Surf, RILLA, Buy U A Drink... Of course - you can see why I wanted to dive in to the way Chen see's the "appetite" in London, and in other various cities - Chen works abroad regularly too, but is based in London. A hugely intriguing and intelligent character - I know you will be as fascinated as I was, listening to this podcast! Our next event is a fitness event + workshop at BLOK: sign up here Sign up here for future events + to join our mailing list Check out Model Me: www.modelmemission.co.uk IG _ @model_me Facebook _ Model Me Model Me is designed to empower and educate models and creatives, the Model Me Podcast is a place to learn and hear different insights from talented creatives from all over the world, in many different areas of the creative and fashion industry.
In our second ever Live Show, The cast are joined by Ben Hurst & Alex Leon to discuss what Masculinity means for them. We get really personal, share our experiences and get under the mask of masculinity with two incredible guests! - Is masculinity a performance or inherent? - An intersectional appreoach to masculinity - The opposite of toxic masculinity and how do we get there? - Men and their relationships with their fathers. *JOIN OUR MAILING LIST* To stay up to date with the latest OTB goings on, join our mailing list. You will get exclusive access to content, giveaways, free tickets to live shows and more! https://forms.gle/TYmvFWiutZmdcz1w8 Follow us on: Twitter: @otbpodcastuk Instagram: @otbpodcastuk Email us at: @otbpodcastuk@gmail.com Alex Leon: @alxndrleon Ben Hurst: @therealbenhurst
I'm so excited for you to hear this episode, it's a very powerful one! I'm joined by Ben Hurst to break down Masculinity. This is a topic very close to my heart and something I've wanted to bring to the podcast for a while. I believe that discussions around male identity and masculinity should be the norm in our lives but unfortunately they're not. And this causes a lot of men harm as we are unable to deal with our emotions, which has knock on effects for the people in our lives. Ben works for The Good Lad Initiative facilitating conversations and workshops with young men to help them open up and discover what masculinity really means. Following on from his incredible, recent TEDx Talk, I knew he was the perfect guy to have this conversation with. If there is someone you feel would benefit from hearing this conversation then please make sure you share it with a friend who would enjoy listening and really take something from it :) thedreamersdisease.co.uk Follow Ben: @therealbenhurst Follow Alex: IG: @iamalexmanzi Twitter: @iamalexmanzi Topics we discussed: * Ben's journey from Religion into male identity * Recent Gilette advert * Differences between masculinity and toxic masculinity * Why guys find it hard to open up and talk * Unpacking masculinity * The impact of Ben's recent TEDx Talk Great news! My FREE ebook ‘Daily Positive’ is available to download now. If you are ready to make 2019 your best year yet then this is the book for you. ‘Daily Positive’ is made up of my own personal experiences, tips and practices to help you build and maintain a more positive mindset. To get it simply go to: http://thedreamersdisease.co.uk/ebook
Brent Andruzzi and Ben Hurst from Roots Restaurant join Kristi "At the Table". Their restaurant is located at Sanders Ridge Winery in Boonville right in the heart of the Yadkin Valley Wine Country! They'll be hosting the next triadfoodies chef's table on Friday, August 3rd. Tickets available through the triadfoodies Eventbrite page.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Birmingham, England, faced a surprising crisis in 1889: A lion escaped a traveling menagerie and took up residence in the city's sewers, terrifying the local population. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll descend into the tunnels with Frank Bostock, the 21-year-old manager who set out to capture the desperate beast. We'll also revisit a cosmic mystery and puzzle over an incomprehensible language. Intro: Historian Bell Wiley collected the misspellings of Confederate soldiers. The minuet in Haydn's Piano Sonata in A Major is a palindrome. Sources for our feature on the Birmingham lion escape: "The Escape of Lions From the Menagerie at Birmingham," Graphic, Oct. 5, 1889, 412. "A Lion Hunt in Birmingham," Graphic 40:1036 (Oct. 5, 1889), 407. "Hunting a Lion in a Sewer," New York Times, Oct. 20, 1889, 9. "Lion Hunting in Birmingham," Scientific American Supplement, No. 724 (Nov. 16, 1889), 11568. "Lion-Hunting in Birmingham," Poverty Bay (New Zealand) Herald, 16:5625 (Nov. 21, 1889), 3. Frank Charles Bostock, The Training of Wild Animals, 1903. Frank C. Bostock and H.J. Shepstone, "A Lion-Hunt in a Sewer," Wide World Magazine 21:126 (October 1908), 523-529. Frank C. Bostock, "The Tightest Corner I Was Ever In," Boys' Life 1:4 (June 1911), 44-46. Will Oliphant, "The Lion Tamer of Birmingham," Birmingham Evening Mail, July 31, 2010, 3. Helen Cowie, "Philadelphia Zebras: Six Great Animal Escapes of the Victorian Era," Independent, Nov. 17, 2015. Ben Hurst, "Panic on Streets as Circus Lion Runs Free," Birmingham Evening Mail, Nov. 27, 2015. Bethan Bell, "When a Lion Prowled the Streets of Birmingham," BBC News, May 14, 2017. "A terrific fight took place between the two animals." From Wide World Magazine. Listener mail: Jesse Emspak, "Has Mysterious Signal From Space Finally Been Explained?" NBC News, June 14, 2017. "The 'Wow!' Signal," Center for Planetary Science (accessed June 30, 2017). Rachel Premack, "Why Korean Companies Are Forcing Their Workers to Go by English Names," Washington Post, May 12, 2007. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Steven Jones. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or Google Play Music or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website or browse our online store for Futility Closet merchandise. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!