Along the Lines
Along the Lines
Dan J Brown
A conversational podcast started during the Covid-19 pandemic. Beginning the first episodes in lockdown, and unable to meet each guest in person, the conversations had to take place along the phone lines. Each episode is along the lines of... whatever subject/s are interesting and relevant (to the guest/s) at the time of recording.
#30. Along the Lines of… Becoming a Professional Filmmaker (with Aaron Forde)
In this episode, Dan talks to Aaron about a few different topics that include...  - Interest in Media and Drawing as a teenager   - Making Films as a kid - Going into a University Course of "Digital Film and Post Production   - Feeling out of our depths at start of University   - Is it worth going to University to study a Creative Degree?   - Confidence gained at University   - The importance of watching "strange" films   - Watching Classic Old Movies   - Personal Strengths within a Filmmaking Team   - First year of Film Work after University   - Working Full-Time for a Film Production Company   - The struggles of Self-Employment   - Some difficulties in working Full-Time for a Film Production Company   - Advice to Freelance Filmmakers   - Final ramblings Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Nov 24, 2020
1 hr 48 min
#29. Along the Lines of… The Political Compass Game - Part 5 (with Nick Twigger)
In this episode, Dan and Nick Twigger discuss, debate, and give their views on propositions from "The Political Compass" Test (found at https://www.politicalcompass.org/).   They cover the following propositions:  42) Although the electronic age makes official surveillance easier, only wrongdoers need to be worried. 43) The death penalty should be an option for the most serious crimes. 44) In a civilised society, one must always have people above to be obeyed and people below to be commanded. 45) Abstract art that doesn’t represent anything shouldn’t be considered art at all.   46) In criminal justice, punishment should be more important than rehabilitation. 47) It is a waste of time to try to rehabilitate some criminals. 48) The businessperson and the manufacturer are more important than the writer and the artist. Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Oct 14, 2020
1 hr 22 min
#28. Along the Lines of… The Charity Business (with Emma)
In this episode, Dan talks to Emma about a few different topics that include...  - Emma's 1st Charity Job, working in the Trusts and Foundations Department - Emma's current job, working in Philanthropy for a Homeless Charity   - How Emma reacts being on the receiving end of Charity Fundraisers   - How the Philanthropy Department fundraises   - Pushing donors too far - Emma's views on homeless people when she was younger   - Should you give directly to homeless people?   - How much should Charities spend on administration costs?   - Should Charities be run like a business?   - Should Charities spend less on marketing?   - The different attitudes towards giving by donors in different age brackets   - When trying to do more than donate can hurt the charity and it's cause   - Why would charities refuse donations? Should they ever refuse?   - Organisations promoting good causes for cynical reasons - Changing our attitudes towards Charities   - Realising that Charities can be very professionally organised   - Should everyone give to charity?   - Does "Charity start at Home"?   - Emma's attitude to homeless people now - Empathising with some of the causes of homelessness Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Oct 8, 2020
1 hr 26 min
#27. Along the Lines of… Death and Working in a Funeral Home (with Suzanne)
In this episode, Dan talks to Suzanne about a few different topics that include...  - Suzanne's curiosity of Death   - The difficulty for people to talk openly about Death   - When Suzanne lost her Faith   - Beliefs in an Afterlife   - How much of a funeral should be for the dead person?   - Suzanne's journey to working in a Funeral Home   - First experiences working in a Funeral Home - Keeping emotional distance whilst working with the dead   - The day-to-day of working in a Funeral Home   - The Embalming Process   - Is it wrong to act disrespectfully to a dead body?   - The joy of helping bereaved families   - The funny side of working in a Funeral Home   - The importance of talking about Death - Healthy attitudes to Death   - Dan's views on Death and Funerals Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Oct 2, 2020
1 hr 22 min
#26. Along the Lines of… Relationships and Loneliness (with Hannah Channing)
In this episode Dan talks to Hannah Channing again. This time they discuss topics that include... - Unhealthy Independence in a Relationship   - Feeling Loved   - Illogical Aspects of being in a Relationship   - Problems with Romanticism, "Break-ups", and Attachment to the Future - Being Logical and "Contractual" with Money in a Relationship   - How to get Healthy Independence in a Relationship - The Problem with Making Someone/Something your "Whole World"   - Being a "Team" in a Relationship   - Hannah's Experience of Loneliness   - Can Loneliness be Combatted Alone?   - Dan's Experience of Loneliness in Lockdown   - Is it Healthy to Feel Lonely Sometimes? - How to Help Someone you Think is Lonely   - How to Help Someone without Hurting Them in the Process   - The Importance of Physical Closeness with Others   - The Public Discourse concerning Social Interaction as a Key Aspect of Overall Wellbeing   - Would you Rather be Completely Alone for a Year or Have Constant Company for a Year? Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Sep 6, 2020
1 hr 20 min
#25. Along the Lines of… Differences Between Similar Brothers (with Ben Brown)
In this episode, Dan talks to Ben Brown about a few different topics that include... - Earliest memories of playing sport   - The impact of regularly being on the sidelines watching your own team playing   - How Ben's passion for sport grew   - The importance of practice   - Getting into American Football   - Considering the dangers of playing American Football - Ben's lack of confidence with his friends   - How being deaf impacted Ben's confidence   - Can wanting a partner get in the way of time with friends?   - Our differences in dress sense   - Ben's views on wanting Marriage and Kids   - Not being questioned about any traditional family goals you have - Does the procreation instinct make it difficult to decide not to have children? Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Aug 24, 2020
1 hr 39 min
#24. Along the Lines of… Inside the World of Tabloid and Broadsheet Journalism (with Sophie)
In this episode, Dan talks to Sophie about a few different topics that include...  - Presenting Radio   - Sophie's entrance into Journalism   - Print and Digital Journalism   - "Feature" Writing   - The differences between Tabloids and Broadsheets   - Nurturing and Competitive Environments   - Sexism in Journalism   - Issues with Twitter and Social Media   - How women are portrayed   - More women working in journalism   - The Relationship between Media and Politics   - More heavily regulating Newspapers   - What makes certain newspapers more popular?   - The unfair attacks against journalists Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Aug 15, 2020
1 hr 37 min
#23. Along the Lines of… Amateur Boxing (with Jordan Esfahani)
In this episode, Dan talks to Jordan Esfahani about a few different topics that include... - Jordan's current Boxing status and level   - Some technical details of Amateur Boxing   - First getting into fighting and Boxing   - Journeys in trying different Martial Arts   - Does fighting training cause more violence? - Young people's attitudes coming into Boxing - Personal strengths and weaknesses when starting Martial Arts   - The importance of having a helpful mindset for Boxing and sport   - Jordan's Boxing training   - Building confidence   - Dealing with a debilitating injury and depression   - Losing parts of our own identity   - How Amateur Boxing titles work - Shifting life priorities and goals Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Jul 31, 2020
1 hr 22 min
#22. Along the Lines of… A Personal Relationship with the Muslim Faith (with Faiza)
In this episode, Dan talks to Faiza about a few different topics that include... - The basics of being Muslim   - People of different faiths understanding each other   - Ramadan in Lockdown   - The practice of reflection and meditation   - Faiza's Muslim prayer routine   - Judging if you've done wrong; how much God and religion play into that judgement - Do we need shame? - How much to obey the "rules" of your religion?   - Whether to wear a hijab or not   - Islamophobia and prejudice in society   - Faiza's journey and revelations with prayer   - What is Ramadan?   - What is the point of fasting, and what are the benefits?   - Isolating during Ramadan Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Jul 28, 2020
1 hr 29 min
#21. Along the Lines of… Films: Comedies, Netflix, and "Eurovision..." (with Jamie Dalton)
In this episode, Dan talks to Jamie Dalton about a few different topics that include... - Listing their Top 5 All-Time Favourite Comedies - Reviewing the new Netflix Film, "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" - Listing their Top 5 Films currently on Netflix Please comment, like, subscribe, and/or come on as a guest. Let's keep the conversation going! Music: "Tombstone" by George Styles and Fluid Root (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RO4HfxP3sE) Find this episode (and other episodes) on the Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi_8Oyy49fzZ2V4r5XgfaLg/featured). Show Notes (by Krishna Soma): TBC
Jul 25, 2020
1 hr 24 min
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