StroongeCast

Welcome to episode 70. This week we're discussing some of the more unusual dreams we've both had, whether dreams have meanings behind them, and what people that have studied dreams in-detail have to say on the subject. Do you ever remember your dreams or do you pass through the night never knowing what your brain was cooking up behind the scenes? Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Beloved walru...

Welcome to episode 69. This week we're discussing the point at which people stop having children, assuming they have any to begin with. for Andre and Kirsten they decided that two was the right amount, although if they'd have had a larger house and more money, the possibility of another may have been on the cards. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Christmas trees replanted to boost sea defence...

Welcome to episode 68. This week we're discussing the idea that when Christmas is done with, it's time to put down the decorations and plan for the year ahead. For us, we like to have it done before January 6, but some wait for the full twelve days before taking everything down. we also talk about the fine gifts we received and the fantastic food we ate over this period, along with thoughts and id...

Welcome to episode 67. This week we discuss what you might be watching or listening to this holiday period, be that a favourite film with the family, a book you're hoping to catch up on or perhaps your favourite podcast. Andre and Kirsten would like to wish you a very merry Stroongemas, happy holidays etc and thank you for listening to us. Want to hear more or get in-touch? find all of our links o...

Welcome to episode 66. This week we discuss different Christmas traditions around the world. From a particular fast-food restaurant doing a roaring trade in Japan requiring reservations weeks or sometimes months ahead of time, to roller skating in Caracas, this list may surprise you. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Putin's scientists launch chilling squadron of remote controlled spy pigeons'...

Welcome to episode 65. This week we discuss the Australian government's ban on social media for under 16's, the ramifications of the ban, the fact that 'Imaginary Friends' may no longer be imaginary courtesy of Chat GPT as they may still want to find ways to quote unquote 'connect' with people, isolation as a result of being locked out, VPN usage and more. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Swe...

Welcome to episode 64. This week we discuss 'SAD' (Seasonal affective disorder ) in which, during certain parts of the year, you may feel particularly sad about life and the world at-large. We also discuss Kirsten's trip to Copenhagen and the Christmas Market at Tivoli Gardens in Denmark that she visited last weekend with her sister. Some info about SAD: Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type...

Welcome to episode 63 of StroongeCast. This week we discuss various kissing scenarios such as public displays of affection, cheek-kisses mostly done by some European countries, whether a father kissing his daughter is acceptable or not and more. Our Stroonge News story of the week: 'Flamingo missing from Cornwall park appears to be in France' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5y0rr0yk11o?app-re...

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...