Frano Mc Keown

Off The Lead

Society EN ↓ 359 episodes

This podcast is my attempt to push back against what I call 'The Domestication of Our Species'. Over the years I've become increasingly convinced that we [humans] have in recent decades become 'Bred to Consume'. The podcast is called, "Off The Lead" and it's main purpose is to have and spread open and frank conversations with different people from all walks of life. Please feel free to comment [publicly or privately] with thoughts/recommendations etc to imoffthelead@gmail.com Thanks for listening, Frano. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author

Frano Mc Keown

Category

Society

Podcast website

soundcloud.com

Latest episode

Jan 9, 2026

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Episodes

Solo Season3 Ep#15 29.01.2021

In this episode I explain a mistake I made in a previous episode, essentially that 'malaria' means 'bad air' and not 'bad area'.I then go on to discuss the benefits of making mistakes and how cathartic making these recording has been and continues to be. That obviously led me to talk about how you shouldn't get your information from someone that expects you not to be able to read at an adult level...

Solo Season3 Ep#14 28.01.2021

Today I started talking about powering my mobile studio and ended up explaining why the moon is round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#13 28.01.2021

I made a ball's of the meaning of the word "Malaria", in this episode, it doesn't mean 'bad area' it means 'bad air'. Same difference with respect to the point I was making. Anyway, this is the first episode to be recorded in the covid safe, mobile podcast studio so hup the boys and hon the lads! As it happens I ended up talking about superstitions in this one, Ep#13 wha'! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Solo Season3 Ep#12 21.01.2021

Here I try to expand on what I meant by "psychological scratches" in episode 10 and I also try and explain the utility in general advise as opposed to more specific advice (in a business context in this case).If you want to support me in what I'm doing you can do so via my patreon page... www.patreon.com/offthelead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#11 21.01.2021

Have you poor internet coverage inside your fridge? Are you struggling to reduce your cannabis consumption? Have you a rusty padlock and multiple locations you need a phone charger? If so, this episode is for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#10 19.01.2021

What does the electrical and plumbing systems in your house have to do with everything. The mobile studio is nearly ready so I'll hopefully be back to having conversations with people very soon! If you're enjoying this content and you'd like to support me you can do so via my patreon page... www.patreon.com/offthelead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#9 14.01.2021

EDIT; I get "manic" and "bipolar" mixed up a bit in this episode. For clarity, when someone is bipolar, they typically swing from being very depressed to being very elevated. I received news of an old friend passing away this morning and this episode is an attempt to deal with it. As such, it's probably best avoided if your not up for it. Life is tough, and it's times like this that I'm reminded o...

Solo Season3 Ep#8 11.01.2021

In this episode I discuss potential guests, perspective, Amanda Nunes, the difference between men and women, how parents mightn't be best suited to their children, IQ, religion, identity politics, drugs, social classes and The Late Late Show but nothing that could get me in trouble (LAWL). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#7 11.01.2021

I've developed the mission statement somewhat and hopefully you'll be able to see it's progression as it happens. The adjoining picture is of a cool notebook the wife bought me for Christmas, it's class I love it, check them out https://mishnoc.com/I also speak about climate change and how wrong headed our approach to tackling it is and how we shouldn't take ownership of the thoughts that involunt...

Solo Season3 Ep#6 08.01.2021

This is an extension of the previous episode where I try and develop my mission statement. To "democratise knowledge" is as far as I've gotten. Any idea/thoughts/suggestions I'm all ears!imoffthelead@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#5 08.01.2021

Given that I'm threatening the world with doing this full-time it's probably a good idea for me to write a 'mission statement'.This episode is basically me trying to figure out the details of what I'm all about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#4 07.01.2021

Whatever you do repeatedly, you become better at. This works both ways, you'd be surprised how quick it is to develop a good habit like running, but equally, you'd be surprised how good you'd get at shovelling too much food into your fat face."We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit".- Will Durant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#3 07.01.2021

What do documentary teams, elves and God have in common? As per Ss3Ep#2 this was recorded before Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#2 07.01.2021

I haven't harped on about getting out of my own way in ages. Expect a lot more content in 2021, this shit's just getting started! If you want to support me you can do so here... www.patreon.com/offthelead Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season3 Ep#1 07.01.2021

2020 was a bit of a disaster. I don't think 2021 is going to be much better but that's no reason not to put your best foot forward! I'm going to upload an episode every day for January and use this season as an excuse to get my shit together, so I hope you join me on this journey by getting 'your' shit together with me! If you want to support me financially you can do so here... www.patreon.com/of...

Happy Fuckin' New Year 2021!!!! 01.01.2021

Here's one for you, we're starting 2021 (in Ireland at least) in full national lockdown and I for one will not be idle and hopefully this recording will give you a bit of a kick up the hole so that you don't be idle either. It's a new year, the evenings are getting progressively longer, warmer and brighter, what better could there be to make some positive life changes? Within this episode (possibl...

Solo Season2 Ep#42 02.12.2020

If I regret anything it's that I didn't thank everyone for listening (this will have to suffice!).I would have done it anyway but knowing that you've been there has made all the difference. It's been emotional,Frano. Roll on Season3 and many many more conversations. Ps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#41 01.12.2020

Last one tomorrow lads!!!Today I talk about planes, fax machines, hot air balloons, the moon landings, sliced bread and of course, Stegosaurus. As always you'll get me on imoffthelead@gmail.com or any of Off The Leads social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Sesson2 Ep#40 30.11.2020

Yesterday I spoke about how I'm going to try and become better at getting into new things. So here's one for you. Ever heard of Eddie Hall or Hafthorn Bjornsson? You're about to... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#39 29.11.2020

Stargazing, youtubers, Mike Tyson oh my! Audie Attar is Conor McGregors agent by the way. Oh the hilarity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#38 28.11.2020

This most recent lockdown has been a major reset for me. A once (maybe they'll be a few more) in a lifetime opportunity to examine and more importantly re set my trajectory through life. Big shout out to everyone who's been contacting me, knowing what I'm doing is making a difference goes a long way so thanks again for that! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#37 27.11.2020

Today I try and convey the importance and usefulness of benchmarks in relation to learning something new. This one is shorter than usual as I deleted the first recording instead of saving it. Like a dumbass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#36 26.11.2020

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure".- Mariann Williamson. Love that shit! Today I digress and digress and digress, but it's my podcast and I'll cry if I want to! Big thanks again to everyone for contacting me, it genuinely is greatly appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Solo Season2 Ep#35 25.11.2020

I've been putting off talking about this one for about a year because I didn't feel I knew enough about it (ooooooooh the irony).The following link is to a Ted Talk that is absolutely worth listening to if you've an interest in "imposter syndrome".https://youtu.be/ZkwqZfvbdFwWhile your on youtube be sound and subscribe to Off The Leads page.https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheLeadAs always, you'll get...

Solo Season2 Ep#34 24.11.2020

We're on the home stretch of this locdown craic lads!1 more week to go! Big thanks to all those who subscribed to Off The Leads youtube channel, much appreciated. For those who haven't gotten 'round to it just follow this link and tap/click where it says "subscribe".https://www.youtube.com/c/OffTheLeadThanks for being sound! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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