Two and a Mic - The Social Podcast

Karin talks us through the final few years in Cincinnati, the work, the overtime, the dedication; pillars that exemplified her generation. These years also serve to prepare Karin for the world she would one day be thrown into; working with people who could have become giants of social change had their lives not been so brutally curtailed - a theme we will return to in greater detail! However livin...

We don't often see the effect of circumstance on our life stories. Yet if we can find the waypoints of fate that guided us through troubled waters, we can trace the journey backwards and identify the why, how and who. No true life story is ever linear however, no matter how time may record it. Memory doesn't work that way either and our own logic applies its own form of physics when deciphering th...

This is the first episode of what I hope will be an endless series of sessions with Karin. She is a fascinating person whose experiences date back to the 2nd World War and who, in her many later chapters fought for people whose lives were alas not always possible to save. This session takes us from Thuringia to Texas, from rebuilding to racism and it is a journey of discovery and of a time when a...

Tatiana's inimitable style is once again in evidence as she tears through Corona, swims around the oceans of the world and throws gender inequality a curve ball. This shorter-than-normal talk is in some ways the anti-pasti of a longer and more in depth discussion on some of the main themes but Tatiana is robust, critical and direct in her views. I am sure you will find it as entertaining and educa...

Alvaro returns with more insightful chat on some topics of the week. How can we as football/soccer (I had to write it) fans accept what is happening in Qatar? Migrant workers, living in conditions we can only describe as slave camps, dying in their thousands, is it time to boycott FIFA? Is the Navalny case simply a question of freedom of speech? Should we exercise the right to NOT speak though, wh...

Talking with Maggie is as fulfilling an experience as it is varied, deep, emotional and lifting. Our discussion takes us inwards, a look at ourselves, our strengths and hidden secrets, thoughts of who we are and how we saw one another as well as our roles within society. It's eye-opening for me and coming from someone I respect so much, to hear someone speak so objectively about herself is not onl...

Alex guides me through his arrival in China, the culture shock, Chinese identity, the immensity of the country and the early years through the eyes of an ex-pat. Thereafter it's full speed ahead with work, the Syndicate, event planning and eventually stepping into the automative industry. But along the way we discuss China's strength, its dynamism and ability to step up. We consider the US-China t...

Alvaro is back and we venture into a political debate considering the incontrovertible similarities of conditions and actions from those of 1789-1794 and the last few years in the USA and Europe. And what of democracy? Surely giving the people the power over government agency is good for all! Right? So many questions remain unanswered however these are our first tentative steps in the direction of...

Alex B, a dear, deep and demonstrative friend from yesteryear with fascinating reflections and meaningful insight into the development of the mind and character. Alex guides me through the topic of assisting younger people achieve their better selves through introspection and heightened self-recognition and with some key suggestions for identifying and managing emotion. Thank you Alex for your tim...

After a break of a week we are back to talk about sports betting in the US and why it has taken so long for sports betting to open up, the how of it as well as discussing the consequences. It's a well-trodden topic in regions where gambling has long since been allowed openly, but in the US, a phenomenon that has almost always remained underground, the bookies are popping up everywhere...slowly! I...

I wanted to give a more detailed explanation for the series of podcasts I have begun to produce with friends. I wanted to make sense of my choices and to re-affirm the reasoning at the base of it all. Thereafter I allow my thoughts to wonder and I talk a little about what we experience everyday. However I wanted to take a moment to consider what comes next. How do we prepare for life post-Covid? W...

Alvaro is a German-Spanish Berliner who has studied law and is everything you would expect of a passionate and opinionated young idealist. He assumes the role of critic here, though his normal approach is one of measured determination. He analyses whether the government should be limited in the measures it seeks to implement in fighting Covid-19 and suggests that a curfew is a step too far. A deba...

Ani is another friend I have met since leaving London, through my brother. She has had a wonderfully rich past, traversing many cultures and lands and has some fascinating insights into culture, community and leadership. She is bold and frequently challenges herself and a little of these characteristics is on show when joins me here for a chat, and I am eternally grateful for her time. I welcome o...

Here Chris talks about his upbringing on the east coast split between Washington DC and Annapolis, school and how he dealt with racism. We also reflect on the events in DC from Jan 6th and talk about some of the dynamics involved. I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1 PS. The transcript has been generated automati...

Tatiana is an energetic and inspirational woman who works in a challenging sector and applies the kind of power and dedication, even through these difficult times, that one can only stand back and admire. We cover topics including Tatiana's early years, the publishing and journalism sector, sustainability goals, the oil industry and renewables, gender inequality and mental health. This is the firs...

This is where Chris and I just talk and generally plan a couple of things for future reference. It's completely unscripted and who knows, it may even get better as we progress... Chris will be my frequent visitor on the podcast quest...and yes, he's an extremely patient chap! I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at: Instagram: TwoandaMic Twitter: TwoandaMic1...