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Educating Josh

by Studio71 UK

We've all got that friend who has strongly held views on life, politics, and the world. In our case we have Josh...In Educating Josh, every week Luke, Lucy and James all bring a different story from around the world and pose Josh a question. They then have a limited amount of time to debate the topic but is Josh willing to listen to others’ viewpoints? Can he be educated or will he educate the educators?Subscribe now to find out and don't forget to leave us a review and send in your questions to Josh on:InstagramTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Educating Josh at VidCon London

    Educating Josh returns for a special live episode, recorded at VidCon London 2019. Luke and Josh were joined by very special guest Elle Mills, and discussed social media's responsibility to censor harmful images, and YouTube's promotion of conspiracy theories. Hosted on Acast. See…

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  2. Educating Josh New Year Special

    On today's special New Year episode we discuss our resolutions, and we look back at some of our favourite stories of the year! Every week we finish with our quick fire round, with questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and send us questions for Josh to…

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  3. An Educating Josh Christmas

    On today's special Christmas episode we play Secret Santa, and we look back at some of our favourite stories of the year! Every week we finish with our quick fire round, with questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and send us questions for Josh to get...

  4. YouTubers, tuition fees and politics as entertainment.

    This week we look at James Charles’ comments on safety concerning fans showing up at his house unannounced. We also discuss lowering tuition fees and the new HBO brexit show. Every week we finish with our quick fire round, with questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us...

  5. Kevin Hart, Christmas songs and mobile phones!

    This week we look Kevin Hart stepping down from his role as Oscars host in the midst of controversy. We also look at the use of derogatory slurs in christmas songs and what happens when we lose mobile phone coverage? This week we’re joined by very special guest Lia Hatzakis, youtuber and one half...

  6. Gigs, Zoos, and Baby Influencers

    This week we look at safety at concerts after the tragic events at Bring Me The Horizon’s London gig. We also discuss if zoos are still appropriate, and if there should be a minimum age for influencing? This week we’re joined by two very special guests. Zahra Barri is a comedian and Ben Cook is a...

  7. Article 13 Reasons Why

    This week we look at what Article 13 is, and what it means for the future of YouTube. We also ask if bringing genetics into trans identity a good idea, and if 13 Reasons Why is problematic in its targeting of teenagers. This week we’re joined by very special guest Noah Adams! You can follow Noah...

  8. Little Mix strip off, Christmas adverts come on, and Facebook do some dirty PR! With special guest Lucy Moon!

    This week we look at Little Mix’s naked photo campaign for their new single ‘Strip’ which promotes body confidence. We also ask if it’s okay for companies to use clever marketing to show their competitors in bad light and This week we’re joined by very special guest Lucy Moon who is a vlogger,...

  9. Idris Elba, problematic holiday traditions and vaping! With special guest Riyadh Khalaf.

    This week we look at Idris Elba’s crowning as Sexiest Man Alive, and if sexiness is still the same in 2018. We also ask if holiday traditions should be stopped if they’re deemed problematic, and if we should be doing more to control vaping? This week we’re joined by very special guest Riyadh…

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  10. Birthright Citizenship, governmental gambling and fury at fireworks! With special guest Hannah Witton!

    This week we look at Trump’s plans to end Birthright Citizenship, which currently gives anyone born in the United States guaranteed citizenship. We also look at the government’s delay on gambling restrictions and we ask if fireworks should be banned from public sale? This week we’re joined by the...

  11. Porn’s public health warning, parliamentary privilege, and turning the clocks! With special guest Dottie James

    This week we look at the allegations of sexual and racial harassment levelled at Topshop owner Philip Green, and what parliamentary privilege means. We also ask if porn is a public health crisis, and if we should stop turning our clocks? Plus this week we're joined by very special guest Dottie...

  12. Racism at Ryanair, separating schoolchildren, and shaming smokers, with special guest Ben Cook

    This week we look at how Ryanair dealt with a racist passenger, and ask if it’s good to boycott companies that don’t act in a way you feel is appropriate. We also discuss shops that discriminate between comprehensive and public schoolchildren, and a hospital that uses a loudspeaker to shame…

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  13. Is it okay to speak your mind about a friends relationship?

    We've reached Episode 25! To celebrate our quarter of a century milestone we've flipped things around! This week, rather than answering the questions, Josh is asking them. Let's see how this goes... The team look at hypothetical climate control measures, Remembrance Sunday, and with Twitter going...

  14. Should celebrities get publicly involved with politics?

    This week we look at Taylor Swift’s public endorsement of the Democrats, and what it means for celebrities to be involved in politics. We also ask should a woman take her husband’s surname, and what happens when a crime is deemed too old to convict? Every week we finish with our quick fire round,...

  15. Is banning clapping a step forward for inclusivity, or political correctness gone mad?

    Episode 23 and we have a very wide variety of stories for you all! This week we talk about - elderly drivers, Theresa May's plan for a “Festival of Britain” and Manchester Student’s Union's proposed ban on clapping. Every week we finish with our quick fire round, with questions from you our…

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  16. Is it appropriate for Drake and Millie Bobby-Brown to be texting?

    Episode 22 and some very interesting stories for you all! This week we talk about - the public funding the Royal Family, Drake texting Millie Bobby Brown and Kylie Jenner's revolutionary cereal experience. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so…

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  17. Should zero-hours contracts be stopped?

    Episode 21 and some great stories for you all this week! This week we talk about - zero-hours contracts, Tess Holliday's Cosmopolitan cover and if you should kill spiders in your home. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us...

  18. Do arguments of inherent sexism and racism in sport excuse Serena Williams’ on-court behaviour?

    Episode 20 and we weren't lacking in options for stories this week! This episode we talk about - Serena Williams, Nike's latest advert and if the press treat celebrity death insensitively or do they give people what they want? Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our...

  19. Is it okay for Eminem to use the word ‘faggot’?

    Episode 19 and we weren't lacking in options for stories this week! This episode we talk about - Eminem, energy drinks and if schools should ban mobile phones. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and send…

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  20. Is KSI a positive role-model for young men?

    Episode 18 and some great stories for you all this week! This week we talk about - KSI v Logan Paul, pay day loans and stop and search powers for the police. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and send us...

  21. Do schools put too much pressure on students to succeed in exams?

    Episode 17 and the gang is back together again! This week we talk about - school exams, compulsory vaccinations and top universities should have diversity quotas. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and…

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  22. LIVE AT SITC - Is it time for a black actor to claim the James Bond role?

    This is a special, bonus episode of the podcast recorded live at SITC! This week we talk about - James Bond, #MeToo and Boris Johnson. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across the web and send us questions for Josh to…

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  23. Is it OK that Jack Whitehall has been cast to play a gay character?

    Episode 15 and we have the amazing Elle Mills on the show! This week we talk about - The Oscars, homeless barcodes and Jack Whitehall playing a gay character in a Disney movie. Every week will end in a quick fire round of questions from you our lovely audience, so make sure you follow us across…

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  24. Should Organ Donation be Changed to Opt-out?

    Episode 14 and there are some big topics up for discussion including - Infowars, organ transplants and universal income. Just another episode of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to...

  25. Is the #MeToo Movement Leaving Men Unable to Flirt?

    We're back together for episode 13 and it's a big debate week! Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should families have the right to end a...

  26. Are Environmental Issues More Important Than the Needs of Disabled People?

    This weeks episode is a very special one as we have guests Hannah and Lia on replacing Luke and James! Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover:...

  27. Should The Death Penalty Exist?

    This weeks show is a good one! We talk Brexit, Trump and nudity. Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should The Death Penalty Exist? Does...

  28. Is It OK To Sunbathe Naked?

    This weeks show is a good one! We talk Brexit, Trump and nudity. Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Do the British public have a right to…

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  29. Should Skirts Be Banned In Schools So Everyone Is Dressed Equally?

    Welcome to episode nine of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should skirts be banned in schools so everyone is dressed...

  30. Is the term 'beach body ready' offensive?

    Welcome to episode eight of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social. Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Is the term 'beach body ready' offensive? Should taking…

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  31. Should One Man Be Able To Block The Upskirting Bill?

    Welcome to episode seven of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should One Man Be Able To Block The Upskirting Bill? Should...

  32. Can And SHOULD We Separate An Artist From Their Art?

    Welcome to episode six of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Can And SHOULD We Separate An Artist From Their Art? Is…

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  33. Are There Double Standards For Sexualisation Of Genders?

    Welcome to episode five of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Are There Double Standards For Sexualisation Of Genders? Are...

  34. At What Point Should A Foetus Have A Right To Life?

    Welcome to episode four of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: At What Point Should A Foetus Have A Right To Life? Should...

  35. Should Celebrities Be Banned From Promoting Weight Loss Aids?

    Welcome to the third ever episode of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Do filmmakers have a duty to definitively show the...

  36. Should Access To Porn Be Controlled By Governments?

    This is the second ever episode of Educating Josh. Thanks you for all of your love on social Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should Thomas Markle attend the royal wedding? Should...

  37. Should Online Jokes Have Real Life Consequences?

    Welcome to the very first episode of Educating Josh! Let us know what you think of the episode across all of our socials and don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes. This week we cover: Should schools have the right to dictate the dress code for girls at social occasions? Should...

  38. Educating Josh - The Trailer

    Welcome to Educating Josh! A weekly podcast where Luke, Lucy and James try to educate Josh on 3 separate issues. Josh has a lot of strongly held views on life, politics, and the world so be ready as the group attempt to educate him on their views. Every week will end in a quick fire round of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We've all got that friend who has strongly held views on life, politics, and the world. In our case we have Josh...In Educating Josh, every week Luke, Lucy and James all bring a different story from around the world and pose Josh a question. They then have a limited amount of time to debate the topic but is Josh willing to listen to others’ viewpoints? Can he be educated or will he educate the educators?Subscribe now to find out and don't forget to leave us a review and send in your questions to Josh on:InstagramTwitterFacebook

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Studio71 UK

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We've all got that friend who has strongly held views on life, politics, and the world. In our case we have Josh...In Educating Josh, every week Luke, Lucy and James all bring a different story from around the world and pose Josh a question. They then have a limited amount of time to debate the...

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