Along the Lines

Dan J Brown
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A conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

  1. 04/15/2022

    #36. Along the Lines of… Pain: Ultramarathons and Bettering Yourself (with Ashton Jones)

    This is the first episode of the podcast recorded visually! Head to the YouTube channel to see our smiling faces - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured  In this episode, Dan talks to Ashton about a few different topics that include...  - The lost previous episode together - Why film this podcast episode? - Ashton's first inspiration to start running - Building yourself up gradually and setting realistic goals - Hitting "the wall" - Ashton's second 50 mile ultramarathon - When emotions are running high - Ashton's upcoming 100 mile ultramarathon - Training to run 100 miles - Is an ultramarathon possible without training? - What scares Ashton most and least about running 100 miles? - Dealing with pain - [Musical Intermission/Break in the Episode] - Is meditation beneficial? - Using questions as a tool for clarity - Applying a strong mindset to others areas of life - Is balance important? - Dealing with feeling social "pain" and awkwardness - How can people get into self-help mindsets and behaviours? - Can people truly change? - How to be disciplined? - Being really honest with yourself - Reactions to David Goggins' book, "Can't Hurt Me" - Dan's journeys out of his comfort zones   Please comment, like, subscribe and/or request to come on as a guest.    Let's keep the conversation going!    Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)

    2h 52m

  2. 02/19/2022

    #35. Along the Lines of… The Political Compass Game - The Final Part (with Nick Twigger)

    In this episode, for the final time Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).   They cover the following propositions:  49. Mothers may have careers, but their first duty is to be homemakers.  50. Multinational companies are unethically exploiting the plant genetic resources of developing countries.  51. Making peace with the establishment is an important aspect of maturity.  52. Astrology accurately explains many things.  53. You cannot be moral without being religious.  54. Charity is better than social security as a means of helping the genuinely disadvantaged.  55. Some people are naturally unlucky.  56. It is important that my child’s school instills religious values.  57. Sex outside marriage is usually immoral.  58. A same sex couple in a stable, loving relationship should not be excluded from the possibility of child adoption.  59. Pornography, depicting consenting adults, should be legal for the adult population.   60. What goes on in a private bedroom between consenting adults is no business of the state.  61. No one can feel naturally homosexual.  62. These days openness about sex has gone too far.   ... Please comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest.    Let's keep the conversation going!    Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root  (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured).

    2h 14m

  3. 02/15/2022

    #34. Along the Lines of… The State of Media and Trust (with Sarah)

    In this episode, Dan talks to Sarah about a few different topics that include...  Sarah's professional background in the Media   Falling out of love with journalism   News consumption and mental health   The possibility of positive news stories   Personal responsibility vs media industry responsibility   Valid and invalid criticisms of the media   Can we trust the BBC?  How to know what to trust?   Divided views on vaccines   The mainstream media's homogeneous views on the Covid vaccines Please comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/5zY4ppiSpWNhunSaCT3DM6)

    1h 9m

  4. 08/15/2021

    #33. Along the Lines of… Being an Alcoholic (with Jamie)

    In this episode, Dan talks to Jamie about a few different topics that include...  - Jamie's definition of being an "alcoholic"   - The moments of realisation   - Being unable to see a life without alcohol   - The need to "hit rock bottom"   - Jamie moving away from his sporting talents   - The attraction of alcohol as a teenager   - Working in a pub and feeling a sense of belonging - The impact of a previous "alcohol-fuelled relationship"   - Jamie's "typical" day during the height of his drinking   - Society and alcohol   - The last time Jamie had a drink   - Jamie's experience of rehab   - Being "tested"   - Life after rehab   - Going to AA meetings   - Trying to carry on live without alcohol   - Having cravings   - What to do when you're concerned about a loved one's drinking   - How to help people   - Final thoughts and summations Please feel free to comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/5zY4ppiSpWNhunSaCT3DM6)

    1h 47m

  5. 03/27/2021

    #32. Along the Lines of… Police Power: Freedom, Human Rights, Covid, & Protests (with Trevor Brown)

    In this episode, Dan talks to his Dad, Trevor Brown, about a few different topics that include...   - Police freedom to talk to the press   - Police whistleblowing policies and culture over the years   - Trevor's views on whistleblowing   - The potential of police officers having an overly authoritarian mindset   - How to prevent police officers becoming too power-hungry   - The frustration of working within a criminal justice system that's in favour of the perpetrator   - When humans rights and the police come into conflict   - The potential negative results of compromising on any human rights   - Trusting or distrusting government intentions - Have the Covid restrictions been worth it?   - When is it right for the restrictions to be breached?   - Managing our moral views during these Covid restrictions   - Trevor's criticism of journalism over this past year   - Have the BBC been too biased during the past year? - Do protests mostly "achieve absolutely nothing"?   - How protests encourage conversation and change  Please feel free to comment, like, subscribe and/or come on as a guest.     Let's keep the conversation going!     Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE)     Find this episode (and other episodes) on Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/5zY4ppiSpWNhunSaCT3DM6)

    1h 42m

  6. 03/21/2021

    #31. Along the Lines of… Scriptwriting (with Andy Steggall)

    In this episode, Dan talks to Andy about a few different topics that include... - What is scriptwriting? - Andy's scriptwriting beginnings - Our first scripts ideas when we were younger - Andy's favourite films and how they pioneered great Special Effects - Noticing the writing when watching films - Where do ideas come from? - The processes from idea conception to the script - Avoiding and procrastinating away from typing up the idea into script form - Covid lockdowns helping Andy's writing - Andy's latest short film "The Darkest Blue" - The difficulty of writing feature length scripts - Wearing different hats - Writing with the practicalities of filmmaking in mind - The joy of collaborating in filmmaking - Free flowing vs carefully calculated writing - Killing your darlings - Recommending a couple of films for the scriptwriting Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured)

    1h 34m

  7. 11/24/2020

    #30. Along the Lines of… Becoming a Professional Filmmaker (with Aaron Forde)

    In this episode, Dan talks to Aaron about a few different topics that include...  - Interest in Media and Drawing as a teenager   - Making Films as a kid - Going into a University Course of "Digital Film and Post Production   - Feeling out of our depths at start of University   - Is it worth going to University to study a Creative Degree?   - Confidence gained at University   - The importance of watching "strange" films   - Watching Classic Old Movies   - Personal Strengths within a Filmmaking Team   - First year of Film Work after University   - Working Full-Time for a Film Production Company   - The struggles of Self-Employment   - Some difficulties in working Full-Time for a Film Production Company   - Advice to Freelance Filmmakers   - Final ramblings Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC

    1h 48m

  8. 10/14/2020

    #29. Along the Lines of… The Political Compass Game - Part 5 (with Nick Twigger)

    In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).   They cover the following propositions:  42) Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried. 43) The death penalty should be an option for the most serious crimes. 44) In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded. 45) Abstract art that doesn’t represent anything shouldn’t be considered art at all.   46) In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation. 47) It is a waste of time to try to rehabilitate some criminals. 48) The businessperson and the manufacturer are more important than the writer and the artist. Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC

    1h 23m
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About

A conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.

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  • Creator
    Dan J Brown
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dan J Brown
  • Show Website
    Along the Lines