StroongeCast

Welcome to episode 45 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss some of our favourite authors, book series and ideas for future reads. Kirsten reads on Audible and Andre reads EBooks on his PC. They have a few favourite authors in-common and whenever a book from one of them comes out, they like to buy it, read it and then talk about it with each other. Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all...

Welcome to episode 44 of StroongeCast with our first ever special guest. In this episode we discuss the merits of proper communication in a relationship and how stressful it can sometimes be to make your thoughts understood without offending your partner. Ed tells us about some of the holidays he's been on which caused him to feel claustrophobic and stifled when he'd just like to sit down with a g...

Welcome to episode 43 of StroongeCast. In this episode Kirsten explains an article she found in which a woman suffers from severe jealousy due to a medical condition known as Othello Syndrome. We discuss what would cause us to be jealous in our relationship, explain reasons why it doesn't really apply, but also how it may become a problem if the right conditions were ever reached. Some information...

Welcome to episode 42 of StroongeCast. In this episode Kirsten delves into an article in which a woman expects princess treatment from her husband in restaurants or whenever they're out together as a couple. From ordering her food, to tying her shoelaces, nothing is seemingly off the table. Our opinion is that this behaviour somewhat infantalises a person, and allows them to avoid adult responsibi...

Welcome to episode 41 of StroongeCast. In this episode Andre again headed to Mastodon to ask a question of the fediverse. 'What seven things would you absolutely *not* want to eat from a tin?' A lot of answers came in and we also add our own. If you live in a place that adds nasty things to tins you think we should know about, we'd love to know more. Our Stroonge news story of the week: https://ww...

Welcome to episode 40 of StroongeCast. In this episode we ask a few questions of one another that your partner should know about you. can you answer these about your partner or friends? How much do you really know? We also talk about the difference in heat between places like the UK and the Caribbean, and the fact that UK houses don't often have AC, so are harder to cool down during hot spells suc...

Welcome to episode 39 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss how difficult it is for Kirsten and Andre to call each other by name when addressing one another directly. Apparently it isn't just us either, but we haven't found a name for this particular phenomenon. When on the phone to friends or family, it seems perfectly normal to do so. We only realised we had this strange problem almost 18...

Welcome to episode 38 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss all sorts of Stroonge animal encounters from our own experiences, and those submitted by you. From a sneaky sneezing rat, to a late-night horse-encounter, to a squirrel squirreling itself away behind the radiator, it's all here. Thanks to all the contributors that submitted stories for this episode. Want to hear more or get in-touch...

Welcome to episode 37 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss Andre's birthday and those he shares a birthday with, and hear about some of the crazy experiences Kirsten has had on busses this week and in-general. If you have an unusual public transport story of your own, please share with us. For next week's episode we're also looking for your stroonge animal encounters, be they scary, funny,...

Welcome to episode 36 of StroongeCast. In this episode we go back to our childhoods and discuss those memories that have stuck with us. Whether mundane, naughty, funny or unusual, anything goes. From unlocking childproof locks, to being scared by unexpected vacuum cleaners, it's all here. Thank you to all those on Mastodon that sent in their childhood memories for us to discuss this week. You can...

Welcome to episode 35 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss things that we'd never choose to do under normal circumstances, unless things were so dire that we had no choice. From robbing a bank, to eating pineapple on pizza, the choices are certainly out there. What thing or things would you never do? Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on the StroongeCast website. https...

Welcome to episode 34 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss a youtube comment that we received on the previous episode, complaining that our lack of bad language made the podcast essentially unlistenable, and that 'there's no such thing as bad language' so swearing is a must. Naturally, we're here to refute this. Our Stroonge News story this week: Boy playing with mom's phone orders 70,000 D...

Welcome to episode 33 of StroongeCast. Warning: This particular podcast contains spoilers for Black Mirror Season 7 Episode 1, 'Common People.' If you plan to watch it and haven't done so, please skip this podcast. If you don't plan to watch it and don't mind us talking about it, stick around. In this episode we discuss the merits and problems of paying to keep your partner alive after an accident...

Welcome to episode 32 of StroongeCast. In this episode we talk about those things that scared us as children, whether that be monsters in the rubbish chute or beneath the waves, to the music from The X-Files TV show, or nightmares that stuck with us into adulthood because they felt so visceral at the time. Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on the StroongeCast website. https:...

Welcome to episode 31 of StroongeCast. In this episode we tell you about our sixteenth wedding anniversary which is today, 18th April, and about the problems of not having any running water at the moment. It's also Good Friday as we record this, so to those who celebrate, we wish you a happy Easter. Wedding of Andre and Kirsten on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48zf26M79Rw&t=20s&pp=ygUcV...

Welcome to episode 30 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss school teachers (the good, the bad and the ugly), things they said, and the ramifications of telling a child 'You'll never amount to anything', rude teachers, great teachers, inspirational teachers, angry house parents, verbal warnings for simply asking questions and more. Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on...

Welcome to episode 29 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss what we did during the school holidays, as this episode falls directly at the start of our children's Easter holiday period. Kirsten tells us about visiting her grandparents in the south of France and flying by herself at a very young age, whilst Andre regales us with some of the experiences that a bunch of blind students on a two-h...

Welcome to episode 28 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss all sorts of strange jobs from years gone by such as 'Wool Fuller,' 'Panda Cuddler' and even a Gong Farmer' which Andre was saddened to find out is not growing giant metal gongs and ringing them. Kirsten tells us all the jobs she's done around animals and Andre tells us about his wish to have been a train driver. Want to hear more o...

Welcome to episode 27 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss all sorts of names. Our names, the names of other people, unusual place-names and the difficulty people often have pronouncing names correctly. If you have a name that you find people often mispronounce or even misspell, let us know so we can attempt to get it right. Some sources for this episode include: Britain's Rudest Place name...

Welcome to episode 26 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the fact that for the most part, we holiday separately as a couple, and why we choose to do so. Kirsten takes the children on holidays geared towards long walks with the dogs, farm visits and plenty of outdoor spaces, whilst Andre often stays home to make music in the piece and quiet, or sometimes has a gig of his own which clashes...

Welcome to episode 25 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the idea of banning phones in schools, what it means for communicating with parents, and some of the measures schools have taken to curb the use of phones both on and off school grounds. This will likely be quite a polarising episode and we'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments, whether you're a parent or not. The BBC article...

Welcome to episode 24 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the things that we think we know about our partners (or don't) and the things our partners should know about us. Do you know their allergies, favourite foods/colours/films etc? Do they know yours too? Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on the StroongeCast website. https://onj.me/stroongecast

Welcome to episode 23 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss our thoughts on the tech of yesteryear, what sorts of computers, games consoles and phones we used, the usefulness of Ceefax and also the fact that our modern washing machine is leaking after only a year in-service. We complain about the fact that newer items just aren't made as well as their older counterparts, and realise that thi...

Welcome to episode 22 of StroongeCast with Andre and Kirsten Louis. In this episode we give you the answer to the quiz question, leave you with another, and then discuss our thoughts on Valentines day and what it means (or doesn't mean) to us. Do you celebrate it? If so we'd love to hear about how. Kirsten also informs us about 'Galentines day' celebrated on Feb 13, which is news to Andre. Sneezin...

Welcome to episode 21 of StroongeCast with Andre and Kirsten Louis. In this episode we give you the answer to the quiz question, leave you with another, and then discuss sayings that you might have heard as children. From things like 'Don't eat that apple pip, or it will grow a tree inside your stomach' to 'Eat all your carrots, they'll help you see better in the dark.' To the latter, Andre can at...