Ep 79 - Is it Too Late for Planet Earth? Are we doomed?

In the latest episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean laugh and (almost) cry about the state of the world.The pair chat about the rapid destruction of Earth through mass consumerism, rampant over-consumption, the lie of recycling, greenwashing, and the planned obsolescence of modern products. It’s terrifying!The episode also finds time to celebrate and explore the legacy of pop culture megastar Dolly Parton. They discuss favourite memories as well as which Dolly songs will stand the test of time. Spoiler: all of them!Sean finishes this week’s instalment by sharing news about the return of London Vegan Beer Fest, set to take place in the UK capital in September 2026.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #tellmewhereimgoingwrong #LGBTQ #PopCulture #DollyParton #PlannedObsolescence #Consumerism #Jolene #BeerFest #vegan #Costco #Buynow #LondonVeganBeerFestAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gThings mentionedBuy Now: The Shopping Conspiracy:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buy_Now!_The_Shopping_ConspiracySignup for London Vegan Beer Fest updates:https://www.veganbeerfest.co.ukChapters:00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates02:43 Dolly Parton: Legacy and Longevity05:38 Consumerism and Its Impact08:42 The Shocking Reality of Waste11:39 The Role of the Consumer14:38 Concluding Thoughts on Change23:26 Consumerism and Its Impact27:56 The Role of Economic Forces in Consumer Behavior30:19 Environmental Activism and Corporate Responsibility35:47 Memories from the London Vegan Beer Fest42:40 Future of the London Vegan Beer Fest and Community Engagement47:10 Outro