Look, we've lived many years now. We're at least half way through life and we've survived so far. We've made mistakes so you don't have to. Listen to Uncle Paul and Auntie Phylecia as we share pearls of wisdom. It turns out we're quite wise. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

IT'S OUR 200th EPISODE! But we forgot to acknowledge that on the episode because we're soooo focused on bringing you some analysis on the US election result and what we think it means going forward. We look at it from a US and UK perspective and look ahead to the future. Why is this decade so exhausting? Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

We knew that any normal show could be very outdated very quickly. So, instead, let us welcome you to a special episode recorded asynchronously through WhatsApp. It gives you a real time view of thinking and discussion points. It's also an insight into how we discuss things when we're not recording the show. Yes, believe it or not, you only get a tiny part of our discussions on the podcast. What do you think to this format? Should we do more like this? Support the show at...

It's less than one week until the US election and the craziness STILL hasn't peaked. We talk about rallies and how racism and dehumanising is not a problem for a lot of people. We also touch on 'woke churches' and Trump as the messiah. It's all very weird. Join us as we try to make some sense of it and then, either way, breathe a sigh of relief when we can get talking about Gen Z and influencers in the future. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind...

Paul's been to Miami - such a flex. He provides some insight into what he sees as the pre-election atmosphere from an outsider perspective. Phylecia has received her huge ballot paper - she talks through how it works and what the next couple of weeks hold. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

According to various sources that we saw about five minutes ago, the kids are saying they don't feel like they are truly an adult until they are 30. Why? Is it the state of the world? Their parents trying to protect them? The internet? And why can't they read a book? We look at what may be causing this anxiety and whether a good old dose of toxic workplace could help. Article: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2024/11/the-elite-college-students-who-cant-read-books/679945/ Support...

In this episode we consider things that society just accepts as real but are possible scams. We're thinking seriously normal things - is it culture that has just accepted things as real or is there a potential ulterior motive behind accepted behaviour? This is just a bit of fun - we promise you we're not veering into conspiracy theories; there are enough of those already. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

We all gotta eat. When the bills have got to be paid and the work's just not coming in, perhaps it's time to consider alternative options. So, in this episode, we look at different ways to make money, increasing in their extremism. Which would you consider? Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

Apparently they are eating the cats, eating the dogs. Which, at first, seems funny, but when you look at where this racist trope comes from, it's a constant theme in the American immigration story. We look into where this comes from and what it says about the US election. Humans Exhaust Me moments this week feature the grifting from the paranormal. And we talk exploding pagers, after Phylecia explains what a pager is. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A...

Does your refrigerator look like a maximalist menagerie of your life's work? No? Well your fridge is wrong. We discuss a really odd trend that says everything about humans in 2024. We also discuss yet another school shooting in the US and charges brought against parents and the new health update video from Kensington Palace. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

Paul's been on vacation and he's come back full of the bros. Both his and Phylecia's Human's Exhaust Me moment come from bros so we dedicate this episode to them because they are precious. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

We say au revoir to Paris 2024 and share a couple of memories from the games. In particular, Phylecia asks WTF happened at the Breaking competition and what is Australia going to do about it? We look forward to what LA 2028 has to offer and the various games around that. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

The UK is on fire with far-right rioting in many towns and cities. All stoked by misinformation relating to the Southport attacks. Fuelled by Elon Musk and social media commentary, there are many with questions to answer. We discuss what's going on. Plus, there's an Olympics update from Paris. CONTENT WARNING: Contains discriminatory and offensive language in the context of the events. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

A bit of a chaotic episode as we discuss the Paris 2024 Olympic Games™ which kind of reflects the start of the games themselves. No, we did not make it to Tahiti. We talk: Opening ceremony and outraged ChristiansUpside down flagsThe dirty Seine Watch the show on YouTube and Spotify if you so wish. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

Well, it happened. Biden decides not to seek reelection and it looks like VP Kamala Harris has the support she needs to be the Democratic candidate against Trump. Another week full of drama and, this time, genuine excitement. In this episode we discuss the reaction and the bed wetting. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

Just when you think the US can't get any weirder, let's throw in an assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Paul has entered the TikTok analysis and shares with Phylecia, who has avoided it at all costs. Nonetheless, she has some interesting thoughts. We also discuss the RNC - a new experience for Paul who tries to work out why each state feels the need to flex as they announce their votes (very Eurovision). Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media...

There is a new dawn in the UK as the Labour party win a landslide victory. We discuss how election night panned out, Paul gives his personal highlights and looks at what it means for the UK and beyond. But, BUT, we found some particularly exhausting humans this week and we start with two key examples of why this podcast is appropriate for this world in which we live. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMnd Media production

The UK General Election is finally here. Will the polls be accurate? We discuss some of the likely scenarios and some of the potential surprises. *WATCH OUT FOR US DOING A LIVE ANALYSIS SHOW ON FRIDAY 5 JULY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL* SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) has issued several rulings. What do these mean for US citizens and the future of the country? Biden is perceived to have performed poorly in the first US Presidential debate. But did he really and could he be replaced?...

We're back after a few weeks hiatus (because, you know, life), which was probably at the wrong time given the amount of election stuff happening. Paul is worried about the increasingly mainstream right-wing populist noise and the potential for it to turn in to votes. As the campaign starts to reach its climax, events are starting to get wild. Even though Phylecia is playing with wild animals in Canada, she's still got her finger on the pulse of the US political shifting plates, again towards...

What starts off as gentle analysis ends with a discussion about what is legalised slavery and why people excuse those with power. A smattering of UK election news, but Paul is bored of it already. A LikeMind Media production

UK Election news update: Sunak wants to send kids to war. US Trial news: 45 may be convicted. What he needs is a sorority. In this episode, Phylecia talks through what a sorority is and why sisters are denouncing them and their activities. What has this got to do with worshipping your husband like a god? Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media production

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for the UK on 4 July 2024. Join us on this special episode, as we start to cover the first UK general election since this show started. We look at the optics of the announcement and discuss the process of UK elections. This is just a lay person's interpretation of what's about to happen, but Paul is excited nonetheless. Discover just how much Phylecia knows about British politics. For UK and qualifying Irish and Commonwealth citizens: Register to...

Paul made Phylecia watch Finland's Eurovision entry before the show. She was not prepared. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nidDtyS0Wo The 2024 edition of the Eurovision Song Contest turned out to be a bit of a Euroshambles in the end with boycotts, disqualification, booing and a suggestion of dodgy televoting. This modern day propaganda technique is having an impact on culture and audiences across the divide. Can we escape it? Probably not. We discuss what's happening in the...

UK Labour's victory in the local elections pretty much guarantees there's no general election any time soon. We get a HEM bookclub update from Phylecia on the new cold wars at play and learn more about what's happening that we don't know about. We also worry that Phylecia is being sucked into a deep hole from which she will not emerge. What's this got to do with rap? Again, it's down to Phylecia to explain. Support the show at https://humans-exhaust-me.captivate.fm/support A LikeMind Media...