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The great outdoors is calling us on this episode as we discuss nature, hiking and segue into mental health. Heady topics indeed, but we also discover that Patrick loves mangoes and golf is bullshit. Get in touch – consumeuspodcast@gmail.com

We are not exactly dedicated followers of fashion on the Consume Us podcast, but knowing nothing about a topic has never stopped us before, so join us as we discuss…fashion. Patrick is surprisingly passionate about the topic and feels we are looking at a breakdown of the social contract, and Andy …

‘No man is an island,’ goes the old saying. But a (wo)man can be stranded on an island and hence effectively BE an island. Or something. Anyway, this week Patrick and Andy look at the rare phenomenon of the hermit. What makes a person cut themselves off from society? Is it intrinsically a symptom …

Zoos come under the Consume Us microscope this episode, as we debate the moral merits (and otherwise) of keeping animals in captivity. Is it a legitimate form of conservation, or an archaic hangover from Victorian times? We also look at Jurassic Park, rant on religion, and discuss Steve Jobs’ diet…

Are robots the path to mankind’s liberation from chores? Or are they the avatars of our demise? And can we have sex with them? So many important topics raised in this episode, as Patrick and Andy explore the world of robotics. Plenty of famous robots get a nod along the way, including R2D2, Roboc…

Imagine a world where cats can hear us think. Imagine a world where the grass is blue and the sky is green. Sound like nonsense? Well, perhaps you’re just programmed to think that way, because maybe all of life and existence is a simulation. Maybe. So this week we’re taking a crack at alternate re…

We all love a good laugh, so join Patrick and Andy as they break down the world of sitcoms. Do laugh tracks ever elevate the on-screen hilarity? Is Partridge the best comic creation of all time? So much to discuss. And please note, this episode is sponsored by new sitcom ‘Crazy, Crazy World’!  

This week we cough our lungs up and talk all about smoking. Love it or hate it, nicotine addiction is as old as the hills and not showing any sign of letting up.  So join us as we break down smoking advertising over the years, quitting smoking, the future of smoking, and all sorts of other tangent…

The second Consume Us Christmas extravaganza! We are always here to support our listeners at difficult times and so as the cost of living and rate of inflation continue to rise, we tackle one of society’s biggest issues – what to buy your cat for Christmas. This year Shakin’ Stevens makes a much …