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"The Sleeper Must Awaken"Are you angry with the greed and corruption gripping our beautiful planet? Does the inaction of the 'sleep walking masses' frustrate you? Well don't despair. Listen to Antman and Shaz for an irreverent and comical take on the burning issues of the day. Nothing is off the agenda, from conspiracy theories to congestion charges. Join us on a journey to awaken the fire within.
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Episode 6 - Facebook Rant
In this episode we discuss the ways in which society and social relationships have changed since the launch of Facebook in 2004. Topics under discussion include: The end of privacy?, Facebook as a psychological dummy, cyber bullying, death by social comparison, communication tool, Facebook likes, data collection and concluding with some interesting facts about the social media giant.
Episode 5 - What's Your Poison?.....Part 1
In this episode we discuss the 'sugar myth'. Refined sugar is a toxic substance known to be more addictive than crack cocaine. Topics under discussion include: Diabetes, food additives, consumption levels, natural alternatives, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Good fats vs Bad fats, cancer and healthy food campaigns.
Episode 4 - The Generation Gap
In this episode we consider the socially prescribed divisions between the older and younger generations. Topics under discussion include: The media portray of older voters during the Brexit vote - The creation of social norms (progressive orthodoxy) - Orwellian Newspeak - Political Correctness - Multiculturalism - Attitudes toward technology - The role of elders in traditional/tribal cultures - Models of integration.
Episode 3 - The End of Days?....
Is the collapse of western civilisation an inevitability? Will the impending planetary re-boot lead to the extinction of mankind? Topics under discussion include: Apocalypse scenarios - Is it already unfolding? - The role of the authorities - Preparations - TV & Film references - The idea of Apocalypse as a form of renewal/re-birth.
Episode 2 - The Decline of Self-Sufficiency
In this episode we discuss the ways in which we're becoming more reliant upon the system in the UK to the detriment of self-sufficiency. We cover the following range of subjects: house prices-urbanisation-decline of the family unit-De-skilling-consumer culture-survivalists.
Episode 1 - Introduction to RantaPod
Join your hosts Antman and Shaz for the introductory episode to RantaPod. We delve into the meaning of the tagline 'The Sleeper Must Awaken' whist discussing some of the main themes of the show. These include: collapsing systems of control, sharing knowledge and personal responsibility/empowerment.