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Land of Rhod 28 09 14 The Sinking of the Newmark
Another week of news and nonsense has flown by. Rhodders is joined by topical comedian and radio host, Steve N Allen. They talk MP Brooks Newmark has resigned after reportedly been sending “X rated” pics to an undercover reporter. Was discuss weather this was an unfair setup Read More …
Land of Rhod 14 09 14 Scottish Independence
The Scottish independence referendum is mere days away. Where you are an an “Aye” or an “och aye the NOO”? Rhodders tires to get to the heart of the debate. Rhodders is joined by comedian Erich McElroy. American Erich McElroy got himself a British passport and now it appears the Read More …
Land of Rhod 02 08 14
This past week our Facebook feeds have been flooded with the latest charity-based craze, the ice bucket challenge. Rhodders was nominated multiple times but refused to do it. Rhodders explains himself. We discuss whether or not you are a bad person if you don’t do the challenge Read More …
Alt Reading Podcast: July
My foray into local news begins. I’ve agreed to present a monthly radio show/ podcast for online Reading news magazine Alt Reading. I was delighted when they approached me as I’ve been wanting to expand my radio experience into the realm of local news for awhile. Read More …
The Land of Rhod 02 02 14
A topical talk show like no other, with broadcaster and comic Rhodders … On the show this week: This past week there have been calls to ban smoking in cars when a child is present. Is this a sensible measure to protect children or is Read More …
The Land of Rhod 26 01 14
A topical talk show like no other, with broadcaster and comic Rhodders … On the show this week: We talk about Wetherspoon’s opening the UK’s first pub at a motorway service station. Is thiis a terrible idea or real cause for concern? Last week we Read More …
Idle Talk 23 06 13 Charity and effective altruism
This week’s topic is charity and effective altruism. In an age where many charities are run in the same way as commercial businesses we question whether it is even possible to give to charity effectively. We explore a possible solution to this problem, the idea Read More …
Idle Talk 19 05 13 Is free riding wrong?
This week’s topic is the free rider problem. “A free rider, in economics, refers to someone who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for the cost of the benefit”. We try and workout if someone who avoids paying tax, yet still takes advantage Read More …
Idle Talk 20 10 12 “What’s your favourite colour? And does it exist?”
This week we are talking about colours. Is the world coloured or not? Are objects such as green hedges, red roses and yellow bananas really coloured? Or is the colour we experience only in our mind? Nicola is cohost. On the show: in “the philosophy Read More …