• Amber Heard and Me?
    Jul 15 2024

    In this first episode, we take a look at how a relatable narrative can get into your brain and how it’s fine to decide not to have an opinion on something. Our lil case study for this chat is the polarised social media around the Depp v Heard courtroom action of the last few years. Note: We’re definitely not trying to re-litigate the court cases, so feel free to get that action elsewhere if it’s your hunger.


    To support and discuss the episode, check out patreon.com/allowmetobefrank



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    50 mins
  • Was Hollywood supporting Hamas?
    Jul 28 2024

    In this episode we look at celebrities wearing alleged Gaza ceasefire pins and the social media pushback that followed as folk alleged the pins represented an atrocity from more than twenty years ago.


    We’ll cover how sometimes we see things as we believe them to be, even if evidence suggests something else.


    To support, visit patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank



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    45 mins
  • MicroPod - 3rd August 2024 - Imane Khelif
    Aug 3 2024
    A quick micropod to cover some of the nonsense around Olympic boxer Imane Khelif

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    7 mins
  • Paint with all the colours
    Aug 12 2024

    This bonus episode looks at colour (or color if you’re so inclined.) What is colour? What does it do to our brains? Why does it affect us as it does? How do others use colours to try and influence us?



    Patreon

    Interesting article on blue lights & suicide

    Nice article on colour in different cultures


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    33 mins
  • Who are you?
    Sep 12 2024

    In this episode we look at who you are, or rather who you think you are, and how that can impact your thoughts and actions.


    We’ll talk about how your brain can use some magic to allow you to do things that go against your core beliefs but somehow keep your identity intact.


    We’ll also chat about how you probably think your opinion today is the right one… and the one you’ve always had.


    And we’ll look at how this all affects you and how you might think about others in future.


    For more content and to support, visit: patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank


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    30 mins
  • Waking up in the darkest timeline… again
    Nov 6 2024

    Here’s a reaction pod to waking up and discovering that Trump had won yet again. Hello darkest timeline my old friend, I’ve come to podcast about you again.



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    22 mins
  • An undervalued gem? The Irish electoral system.
    Dec 17 2024

    Do you realise how exceptional the Irish electoral system is? Would it shock you to hear that the far right got a whopping zero seats in Ireland, even though there’s been so much talk of a rise of the right and all that jazz?


    In this episode we’re looking look at the recent Irish general election, including a thrilling race as a crime boss tries to secure a seat in the Irish parliament. It’s all go, folks.


    Follow on BlueSky at allowmetobefrank.


    Patreon - https://patreon.com/AllowMeToBeFrank


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    33 mins