StroongeCast

Welcome to episode 62 of StroongeCast. This week we discuss the bad builders, the lazy workmen, the unthinking delivery people that don't leave things as they found them. From bath sponges as drain cleaners, to drinking cups as paint stirring devices and more. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Australian prisoner sues for his 'human right' to eat Vegemite' https://apnews.com/article/australia-...

Welcome to episode 61 of StroongeCast. This week we go back to the Talking Hearts cards, as we had a quiet week in one case, and a busy week in another, which didn't give us a chance to find a different topic. The cards gave us some thoughtful or playful questions to ask one another however, which ended up leading down some curious rabbit holes. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'World's bigges...

Welcome to episode 60 of StroongeCast. This week we discuss the idea of smacking a child as a form of punishment. Is it abuse or discipline? How much is too much? Is any amount required to make a point stick? Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Man Fakes Complete Blindness for Over 50 Years to Collect Disability Payments' https://www.odditycentral.com/news/man-fakes-complete-blindness-for-over-5...

Welcome to episode 59 of StroongeCast. This week we discuss the idea behind Trick or Treating, whether it's more of a thing in the US rather than the UK, thoughts on Halloween and our experiences with the supernatural. Our Stroonge News story of the week: "A father who works at a water park in Russia broke in overnight with his son to give the boy a memorable 11th birthday treat.' https://www.inst...

Welcome to episode 58 of StroongeCast. This week we discuss the art of compromise in a relationship, what roll disability plays, the ideas behind parenting and the fact that neither of us drive as this was a major wish for each of us. Kirsten is also suffering from a cold, so we kept the episode short. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Meteor strike' on Dublin beach was deep hole dug with plas...

Welcome to episode 57 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the prevalence of AI in the media, online and elsewhere. It's hard to avoid the topic, as it worms it's way into our daily lives whether we want it to or not. Kirsten discusses it's use in beauty magazines and videos on social media, whilst Andre explains his interest in the music service Suno, and how he uses that service to recrea...

Welcome to episode 56 of StroongeCast. In this episode we're talking adulting. What's it like? Is it annoying? Why did we ever think that being responsible for buying food would ever be a fun thing to do? Credit cards, yes or no? Were there things that you thought would be fun to do as an adult but now you have to do them, you wish you didn't? Our Stroonge News story of the week: Giant bear crashe...

Welcome to episode 55 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the control that parents have over their children's phones or tablets. At what age do you give your children a device? Do you give them one at all? The minefield of managing apps for children is a difficult one, and it can be difficult to get a balance between very strict control making your child feel stifled, or zero control allow...

Welcome to episode 54 of StroongeCast. In this episode we talk about the fact that it's our one-year anniversary of the podcast, how we think it's gone so far, some of the things we may cover in the future, and how Kirsten has grown in confidence over the last year. There was a time when she'd have refused to be on mic at all, but doing this weekly has made it easier for her to talk to you. We als...

Welcome to episode 53 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss a video in which a man complains about his partner wearing heels to a party. He feels emasculated, and demands that his now x-girlfriend not go out in heels as it makes her taller than he is. Kirsten and Andre both decided this is a red flag and partners should not attempt to control what the other is wearing unless there is a compe...

Welcome to episode 52 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss ways in which we as parents do our best to set good examples for our children. From not swearing or arguing, to behaving kindly to one another, we think that good manners cost nothing but a little time. Kirsten was on a bus and noticed an angry woman swearing at the bus driver in front of her teen-age sun which sparked this episode....

Welcome to episode 51 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the items we used to collect as kids back in the 90's, and some of the more modern trends such as Labubus and Jellycats. Kirsten remembers collecting Pogs and Spice Girl cards, whilst Andre didn't collect much of anything, though he remembers the old beep and bloop LCD games of the late 80's early 90's heard around the school playgr...

Can you Adam and Eve it? We've made it to episode 50 of StroongeCast! In this episode we tell you about Kirsten's theatre trip to see a murder mystery, Andre tells us about interviewing a famous Steel Pan artist Andy Narell, discuss the local phenomena known as Cockney Rhyming Slang, catch you up on our fun shopping trip and pizza outing and thank all of you for making it to episode 50 with us. It...

Welcome to episode 49 of StroongeCast. In this episode we tell you about Kirsten's theatre trip to see 'Stranger Things' live, Penny's broken nail, discuss our favourite ice cream and the fact that Andre probably doesn't dislike it as much as he thought he did, Notting Hill Carnival, Kirsten's birthday and quite a lot more. For more on the Stranger Things theatre show, go here: https://www.londont...

Welcome to episode 48 of StroongeCast. In this episode we're home after our holiday, and it's a bit of a hard bump back to earth. Between the 31C heat on Tuesday, to the return to normality, it feels a little like it didn't happen at all. We do have all the videos, recordings, photos and memories to prove that it did however. We also have a wish for a much larger bed, since the ship bed spoilt us...

Welcome to episode 47 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss the cruise so far, our stops, the ship, the food, the experiences we've had and those we're yet to have. We also find out about a missing bag and Kirsten fainting at the bus stop. The good, the bad, the do's and the don'ts it's all here, with apologies for the different audio this time around as we record on-location. Want to hear m...

Welcome to episode 46 of StroongeCast. In this episode we discuss holiday packing plans, methods for keeping sane during high-stress situations where there are many moving parts and making sure you have all the necessary documents to-hand, so there's less worry when you're finally ready to leave home and relax. Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links on the StroongeCast website. h...

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...