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Seesaw Parade
by Seesaw Parade
Each episode, Colin or Jame will pick a different topic to dive into - but the other doesn't know what it is until it's introduced. Welcome to new-look Seesaw Parade.
Episodes
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014: Floating to space on a lawnchair
Did you ever have a dream as a child? Perhaps you wanted to be a shark expert, a detective, a rocket scientist... but did you ever dream of flying? Well, one fine American in the 80s did. And he decided to give it a go in a lawnchair attached to balloons. In this episode, Jame tells the...
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013: You had me at hello (a history of greetings)
You're meeting someone for the first time: what word are you using to greet them? What's your body language? And... why do we do all this anyway? In this episode, Colin leads Jame down the winding path of the history of greetings. Ahoy!
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012: Stockholm Syndrome is not a real thing
You've likely heard of Stockholm Syndrome – but what's the 1973 story behind its invention? And how can something that hasn't been properly studied to any serious degree be such a universal concept? In this episode, Jame leads Colin through the ridiculous tale of the bank robbery that gives the...
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011: When PR stunts go horribly (and hilariously) wrong
What's the worst PR stunt you can think of? And didn't anyone involved stop for a moment to say: "Hey, I think this is a terrible idea?" In this episode, Colin & Jame peel back the layers of the good, the bad, and the ugly of PR stunts – and ask if they were intentionally bad, tone deaf, or...
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010: The 14 characteristics of fascism
There's a well-known list by Lawrence W. Britt called 'The 14 Characteristics of Fascism' – but could you name of them? And if so, are there any that ring true in today's world? This episode, Jame leads Colin on a merry dance through all fourteen – and asks if there's anything that can be done to...
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009: A failed defence of method acting
Is method acting really necessary? What even is it – and can you think of any standout performances that were only achieved by an actor using it? This time, Colin & Jame discuss the pros and cons (mainly the latter) of method acting – and ponder where the line is between it and 'research'.
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008: Who decided to drink milk?
Who discovered popcorn – and how? Who thought that oysters were edible? And who was the first person to decide to drink milk? This time, Jame leads the podcast down the rabbit hole of how we came to the diet we have today – and Colin shares our gratitude to early humans who ate a lot of really...
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007: Russians who fell from windows
A lot of high-profile Russians have died by falling from windows – many of them in the four years since the invasion of Ukraine. Who were they? How many have happened outside of Russia? And what do normal citizens make of it? This time, Colin and Jame delve into the murky world of Russian deaths...
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006: The dumbest deaths in history
The Titan submersible, drinking 1,400 radium-infused bottles, and the man who took a dip into a thermal hot spring: what are the dumbest deaths in history? And why are there so many selfie-related deaths? In this episode, Colin & Jame wend their way through the macabre (and sometimes darkly…
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005: Welcome to your digital afterlife
You've been in a tragic gliding accident. What happens to your Instagram if nobody knows your password? Can your family re-purpose your voice and keep you as an AI avatar forever? In this episode, Colin & Jame navigate what happens in the foggy digital afterlife (and hope you don't have to).
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004: Could you beat a goose in a fight?
It's unarmed combat: you vs a goose. Who wins? Could you beat a pig? How about a crocodile? In this episode, Colin & Jame discuss the statistical number of adults who believe they could beat gorillas in a fight - before moving on to a broader chat about humans vs animals on a global scale.
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003: A survival guide for the end of civilisation
All electronics in the world get permanently knocked out: what do you do first? An EMP attack has long been a focus of sci-fi media - but this time, Colin & Jame walk through their step-by-step process to surviving the end of civilisation as we know it.
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002: The scam-worthy world of celebrity apps
What celeb is pushing a prayer app? Whose face and stickers would you pay for to add to your own photos? And what is a Shatism? Colin & Jame scratch the surface of the bizarre (and often scam-worthy) world of celebrity apps.
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001: How to be a musician in 2025
In the first episode of a revamped Seesaw Parade, Colin & Jame dive headfirst into the polluted seas of podcasting - kicking off with a chat about how to be a musician in the year of our Lord 2025.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Each episode, Colin or Jame will pick a different topic to dive into - but the other doesn't know what it is until it's introduced. Welcome to new-look Seesaw Parade.
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How many episodes does Seesaw Parade have?
Seesaw Parade currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Seesaw Parade about?
Each episode, Colin or Jame will pick a different topic to dive into - but the other doesn't know what it is until it's introduced. Welcome to new-look Seesaw Parade.
How often does Seesaw Parade release new episodes?
Seesaw Parade has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Seesaw Parade?
Seesaw Parade is created and hosted by Seesaw Parade.
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