Ep 92 - How Will The UK Ban on Cigarettes Actually Work?

In this latest episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong), Josh and Sean discuss the FLDS cult and its representation in the startling Netflix documentary, Trust Me: The False Prophet. This harrowing documentary shines a light on the abuse cultivated within these extreme offshoots of the Mormon church. The pair then chat about the prepper community, a growing group of concerned individuals across the world who participate in anticipating catastrophe. From food hoarding to learning survival techniques, preppers are making real world connections through meetups and spreading their disaster planning insights via viral online content.A quick side discussion takes place about upcoming plans by the UK Government to ban the sale of tobacco products and cigarettes to people born after 1st January, 2009. Josh and Sean question how this plan could possibly be implemented and weigh up the pros and cons of such legislation.This episode also touches on the legacy of The Devil Wears Prada, ahead of the cinematic release of the sequel starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci. The pair discuss the iconic status and classic dialogue of the first film while comparing expectations for the sequel and what they think Lady Gaga will bring to it. Groundbreaking.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #SmokingBan #DevilWearsPrada #MerylStreep #LadyGaga #FLDS #Preppers #PreppingCommunity #MormonAbout 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_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gOther things mentioned:BBC Article about peppers:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c33j0rdnry1oPreppers documentary on YouTube:https://youtu.be/-_tgmj1qIgE?si=IsFL9-zmJXpSwnEYSignup for London Vegan Beer Fest updates:https://www.veganbeerfest.co.ukChapters:00:00 Karaoke and Allergies: A Personal Touch05:43 The Smoking Ban: A New Era in Tobacco Control17:05 Preppers: Preparing for the Unknown22:50 Anxiety and Preparedness23:47 The Narcissism of Prepping25:19 Thriving in Lockdown26:38 The Limits of Prepping28:23 Messiah Complex in Prepping29:21 Documentary Insights on Cults32:06 Infiltrating Cults35:43 The Psychology of Belief Systems37:58 Pop Culture and Nostalgia44:20 Closing Thoughts and Reflections45:40 Outro