PODCAST · comedy
Leon & Si Solve Nothing
by Simon James
A podcast where we take a look at the awareness days and give our unique take on them. Ultimately we solve..........nothing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 104 - July 2025 Round Up
Welcome to this weeks episode and this months round up of a variety of awareness days. Si is still too happy with he wind up of Leon and Leon is still too angry with him. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 103 - Plastic Free
Welcome to another subject that is unsolvable by us idiots. We discuss plastic free day and its merits. How long before we're sidetracked? Listen to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 102 - Red for Ruth Day
Welcome to this weeks episode where we discuss Red for Ruth Day and the Primary Club. These are both charities that are connected with cricket. It is safe to say that this episode annoyed Leon no end, so a win for Si. These really are great charities and well worth you taking a look.Ruth Strauss FoundationRuth Strauss Foundationhttps://ruthstraussfoundation.comThe Primary Club – The cricketers' charity that raises money to ...The Primary Clubhttps://www.primaryclub.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 101 - Video Games
Welcome to this weeks episode all about video games. Well...it should be but let's face it, it's a two week catch up and then some video game chat stuffed in at the end. apologies for the missing episode last week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 100 - June Round Up 2025
Welcome to the 100th episode of this and no one remembered until we edited the episode and did the numbers. So this week is an underwhelming round up. You're welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 99 - Internatioal Refugee Week
Welcome tot his week where we discuss refugees and what they bring to our countries. We celebrate them and there may be the chance of a rant or two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 98 - Parents & Children
Welcome to this weeks episode where we discuss Global Parent day and International Children day. Don't worry, we stuck to our usual mix of nonsense and drivel. You're welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 97 - National Candy Month
Welcome to this weeks episode and we keep our streak of solving nothing. This week we fail to solve National Candy Month. What is candy? Sweets? Chocolate? Who knows? Who cares? It all tastes so good Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 96 - May 2025 Round Up
Welcome to this weeks episode which is a round up of May 2025 awareness days. This week we discuss, bees, hunger, fear and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 95 - Beer Gardens
The grandest of topics is discussed today...beer gardens. What's the best setup? Are you inviting your kids? What's the weather? You're welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 94 - International Nurses Day
Welcome to possibly the most ramshackle podcast we have ever done. We love and appreciate nurses but by God did we take a while to talk about them. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 93 - April Round Up
Welcome to this weeks episode which is a slightly late, April round up. We talk the usual drivel but with the added bonus of some beautiful harmonies at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bonus; 'Leon' Interview
You lucky lucky lot. This week we have an exclusive interview with 'Leon' about his running of the marathon. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 91 - International Museum Day
This week we come across like the educated informed men of culture we actually are. FINALLY!! You're welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 90 - National High 5 Day
Raise your hand and high 5 people on the 3rd Thursday of April. We discuss the advent of the high five and the changes nowadays along with the meaning of this day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 89 - World Health Day
Welcome to episode 89 and this week we look at World Health Day. This is another UN backed awareness day and may have elicited a slight rant from Si.Please keep your suggestions for Intergalactic Don't Be a C**t Day 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 88 - National Fun Day
Welcome to this weeks episode where we discuss National Fun Day. You can guess at our reaction to this particular day.We also begin preparations for the inaugural 'Intergalactic Don't Be a C*nt Day'. The first and only galactic awareness day. Get your suggestions in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 87 - March '25 Round Up
Welcome to this round up of awareness days for March. We cover some old ground and some new exciting ground. We finally came up with a worthy day to celebrate next year. Listen to find out and send your suggestions.This was a very sweary episode. Not for the faint hearted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 86 - Spring
Spring has sprung and welcome to the most chaotic episode we have ever recorded. We had an interloper during this record and she is our greatest guest ever. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 85 - School Meals
This week we celebrate school meals and whether they should make a universal come back.The usual nonsense and waffle to ultimately no conclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 84 - Sexual Abuse/Violence
WARNING - This episode covers in detail sexual abuse and specifically the case which affected Si and also Leon. If you have been affected by this subject and want to reach out to us, please do. We will advise as best we can. This was an emotional episode and, Si especially did well not to cry. It's a horrible subject but one that must be spoken about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 83 - Feb 25 Round Up
This is our usual round up with an unusual subject to finish. Trigger warning-if you have been affected by sexual assault/violence, then this may be a tough listen at the end. We still are idiots throughout though. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 82 - Tinnitus
This week we discuss tinnitus, the persistent ringing in the ears. We were surprised about some of the facts surrounding this condition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 81 - Pizza
Again it's hard hitting journalism here at Solve Nothing. We cover the big topics of the day. How good is pizza? Then we drag that out for about 35 minutes. You're welcome. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 80 - Jan '25 Round Up
This week is dedicated to our listener Katie P and the amazing work she did for Leon. She's not dead, she did a thing and it was amazing. Listen. It's great. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 79 - Red January
Another feel good episode from Leon & Si.....well, you know the drill by now. This week is Red January. Listen to find out just how much Leon was angered by this one. If you have ideas for an episode or would like to guest for a subject you're passionate about, please message on instagram. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 78 - Ditch New Year Resolutions Day
Giving up smoking? Giving up drinking? Getting fit? The usual New Year Resolutions and 17th January is the day to ditch the lot. We discuss this day and our probably well publicised views on new year. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 77 - Trivia Day
This week we not only discuss Trivia day (barely) but Leon gets quizzed on some trivia. What animal produces pink milk? What is the national animal of Scotland? Find out which questions he gets most irate about. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 76 - December Round Up
Welcome to the December 2024 round up. Ahead of the years round up next week, we do our usual quick look at Decembers awareness days. As a special festive treat, wait to the end for Leon singing the year out. Glorious. Happy New Year Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 75 - Christmas Special
Welcome to this festive episode of Solve Nothing. We bring the festive cheer with our usual bright and airy take on Christmas. If you believe that, we have a bridge to sell you. Happy Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 74 - International Migrant Day
Welcome to International Migrant Day, celebrating the migrant worker. Naturally this turned into a rant but it's what you're here for.You're welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 73 - International Anti-corruption Day
Welcome to another UN listen awareness day. You know how we feel about these but this isn't what you think it will be. That however is your only surprise. Of course we rant, Is about the topic and Leon about barclaycard. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 72 - World Aids Day
This week we discuss World Aids Day, current stats and the old view of HIV/AIDS throughout the 80's, 90's and today. Are there comparisons to epidemics/pandemics today? Is the narrative put out by the press any different?Thank you for listening and please leave a review.National AIDS Trust |National AIDS Trust |https://www.nat.org.ukTerrence Higgins Trust: HomeTerrence Higgins Trusthttps://www.tht.org.ukHIV support organisationsFind Your Fourhttps://www.hivfindyourfour.co.uk › hiv-support-organi... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 71 - November 2024 Round Up
This weeks round up covers a variety of subjects and the intro of a new game. TRIGGER WARNING!! We do talk about domestic violence in this episode. Below is a link for anyone in need of help or concern.Home - Women's AidWomen’s Aidhttps://www.womensaid.org.ukRefuge, the largest UK domestic abuse organisation for womenRefugehttps://refuge.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 70 - Guinness Record Day
Our Resident hero and World Record Holder Leon has a wonderful take on Guinness record day. Find out what record he holds in this weeks episode, and find out what records he thinks he could break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 69 - Sexual Assault-Kindness-Social Media
Welcome to this weeks episode where we're doing a combo. We talk about sexual assault, kindness, social media kindness and the general problem with society today. We tried to find a positive in this ep but as usual, the only positive was Leon at the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 68 - Bonfire Night
This week we discuss bonfire night aka firework night aka Guy Fawkes night. Do we like it? Do we agree with it? Did we solve it? (Maybe we actually did. In a dramatic turn of events, both have actually done some research and prep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 67 - October Round Up
Welcome to this weeks episode where it's our monthly round up. Keeping up with tradition, it's October. We discuss brunch, homelessness, vegetarians, space and Si's impending heart attack. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 66 - International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
This week we discuss the huge topic of poverty along with the relevance and impact of the UN with their many wordy awareness days.Thank you for listening and enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 65 - Mental Health 2024
Welcome to this weeks episode where we have a catch up about our own mental health in honour of Mental Health Day (10/10/24). There are some dark topics which as usual we brush off, but also may be a little triggering for people.The links we mention to the charities are belowPalace for life foundation. https://www.justgiving.com/page/leon-mcleod-1878?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Fleon-mcleod-1878&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-shareInstagram for the charity Kinsie walked for on the Sunday. @charliespromisecharity Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 64 - Anti Bullying
Hello and welcome to this weeks episode where we talk about Anti Bullying Month. We have added a couple of links below if anyone is facing bullying and/or knows of someone who is. Alternatively, message us and we will do our best to help.https://www.antibullyingpro.com/https://anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 63 - September Round Up & Oktoberfest
On this weeks episode, we get quite serious and emotional as September was a rather tough month for us both. We then talk rubbish about Oktoberfest to lighten the mood. You're welcome Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 62 - Anti Spiking Week
Welcome to this weeks episode, all about Anti Spiking week. CONTENT WARNING!!! Both the lads this week tell some triggering stories about their own experiences around this subject.If you are affected by the subject matter in any way, please contact where-to-find-support-if-you-have-been-a-victim-of-drink-spiking. Here you will find advise, prevention techniques and support including rape crisis.Stay safe out there people Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 61 - Equal Pay
Welcome to this weeks episode where we are discussing equal pay, the pay gap and savings. Yes, it is a financial special with the last two people you should take financial advice from. You're welcome.New game, tell us on the socials what song may have inspired Leons beautiful poets corner at the end of each episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 60 - 9/11 & Emergency Number Day
Welcome to this weeks episode where we discuss the serious and difficult subject of the attrocities of the events of 9/11. We also discuss the hard work of emergency service call handlers.This was a serious subject that we did some research on but be prepared for a rant. No prizes for guessing who delivers the rant either.Thanks for listening and please enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 59 - Oddfellows
Welcome to this weeks episode where we discuss Oddfellows. No it is not an episode where we discuss ourselves, but rather the weird and wonderful world of members clubs such as Oddfellows, Lions, Rotary and Masons.Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 58 - August '24 Round Up
Welcome to this weeks episode and this months round up. We have a very tired Leon and a very headachy Si, but being the brave boys we are, here's your monthly round up. We cover Carnival, Lazy days, Relaxation, Books and more.Thanks for listening and please leave a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Just Because Day & Photo Day
Welcome to this weeks episode of Leon & Is Solve Nothing.This week, we discuss Just because day along with National Photo Day. As usual, we got very distracted and obviously didn't solve anything, but we did set you lot a challenge. Do something this week 'Just Because' and photograph it, then send to our Insta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 56 - International Youth Day
Apologies for the missed week (Leon was being a hero as per) but we're back. This week we take a look at the youth......that was the plan until Si decided a massive rant was a better idea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 55 - July Round Up
They've only gone and done it. It's taken over a year but we finally had to bleep something out. Welcome to our monthly round up. This week we discuss special cricket awareness days, food awareness days and many more that we couldn't fit into our regular pods. #redforruth#blueforbob#janemcgrathfoundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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