The Good Stuff Podcast

"Social media is not a media. The key is to listen, engage, and build relationships."David AlstonSo said that guy (it's alright we're not sure who he is either!) but one thing we do know is that we don't know a lot about social 'media' and how it is affecting our wellbeing yet.We know it allows us to more easily engage with one another and share stories, share experiences, the ups and the downs of life but we also know it can sometimes be a mysterious, faceless and unpleasant place. In this episode, Kev & Izzie quiz Phoebe (bumblephii on Insta) about her experience of social media - the good, the bad and the ugly. She is to social media what Greta Thunberg is to environmental activism.Don't worry, we'll also be learning about a straw that can cure hiccups and gender neutral Lego! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We know the title of this episode is Silence Is Golden but we won't be serving silence up in this episode, sorry - I mean who wants a podcast presenting you with 20 minutes or so of silence (actually, now we come to think of it, who wouldn't want that right now in our rather frantic and frenetic world!)Join Kevin and Izzie as they attempt to find their inner librarians and peace out to the calming voice of Gabs Brown, their new favourite yoga master as she sends a calming zephyr (look it up!) across our rather busy and addled minds - basically she talks Izzie and Kevin down from volume 10 to volume 2 and in the process shows us the importance of silence for our general wellbeing.You be quiet, no you be quiet, why don't we all be quiet!PS - don't fret, even in the silence Kevin and Izzie can still giggle and crack fart jokes, this is still the Good Stuff after all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know what they say...'You wait ages for a goat and then two come along at once!'So here we are, kicking off episode two obsessed with all things goat. Join us as we chat with Rachel Yarrow from Norton & Yarrow Cheese, learn about goats' cheese making, good bacteria, gut health and wellbeing.Check out our Instagram page (the_good_stuff_podcast) and enter our competition where you can win both of Norton & Yarrow Cheese's delicious artisan goats' cheeses, Sinodun Hill and Brightwell Ash.Don't say we never give you anything! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Good Stuff Podcast has donned our uniform and gone back to school and we have to say, we loved our first day!This special episode of The Good Stuff Podcast introduces our listeners to Becky Hawkes, Academic Director of Middle School at Headington Rye and Mikey, our editor and a rather marvellous podcast producer.In this special episode Becky manages to herd a rather excitable class of three podcasters as we share some valuable knowledge about podcast creation and production that we've picked up on the way, hoping we can inspire the next generation of broadcasters/podcasters to get behind a mic and make stuff we want to listen to.Some of the areas we manage to cover are (shhhh, we're impressed too!)...The rise of the podcast phenomenonThe highs and lows and all that is in between of digital media recording for a listening audienceThe value in the skills developed and 'lessons learnt' from podcasting and content creation in light of the developing educational opportunitiesBecky also tells us more about an exciting alternative qualification being offered at Headington Rye. The course is called RSL Certificate in Digital Media Skills and you can find out more about the course here.You can also find out more about Headington Rye at this very link right here.Open your textbooks and get ready to learn something, every day's a school day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"There is no harm in repeating a good thing"Well who are we to argue with Plato, we don't need to be told twice!We are back and kicking off Season 2 with a slightly more serious tone (don't panic we still mention bananas and there's a careful smattering of innuendo!) as we look into the subject of Toxic Positivity. Don't worry, we didn't know what it was either until we decided to podcast about it!We also discover that the Eiffel Tower grows when it gets hot and rubber bands last longer when they are kept cold!Every day's a school day with The Good Stuff Podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind."We close out season 1 of The Good Stuff Podcast by talking about pride; the event, the word, the feeling and what it means and can do for our wellbeing.We encourage you to be proud, try a little self-love (don't be filthy!) and start being a little kinder to yourself.Don't worry, there is still plenty of froth and waffle in this last episode - Izzie's mic gets a bit too friendly, Kevin's cat gets way too possessive, our AI bot friend surprises us both with pretty OK answers and our Did You Know section gets a new jingle.Listen, share and rate our little podcast and you never know we might get a second season, especially now that Izzie has finally learned our Instagram address and Kevin has worked out how to breathe more quietly!Go out and find the good stuff, we promise it's out there if you look hard enough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heads up Good Stuffers (does that sound odd?!)As episode 9 has been our most popular episode yet here is some extra good stuff. Listen in to our 'strict routine' for warming ourselves up for recording the podcast.Also read, 'join two middle aged people as they try to use an iPhone to play a mobile game called Heads Up, what could possibly go wrong!'Though no one asked for more here it is! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Kevin finally admits that his music catalogue is 99.9% Kylie and Izzie dusts off her vinyl collection and winds up her gramophone as we dip our toes, well ears into the world of music and wellbeing.Does music affect our mood?Can it help our brains heal faster?What artist's music should you use to scare off pirates?In the words of the music icon, Madonna:"Music makes the people come together" mind you she did also sing "Beauty’s where you find it, not just where you bump and grind it" so make of that what you will.PS - no sound effects were harmed in the recording of this episode... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, what can we say, we're giving you more stuff in this, our first ever EXTRA STUFF bonus content...Don't say we never give you anything!If you need a way to get bored (see episode 8) here is some extra minutes of us two wittering on about my massive dongle, its odd sounds as well as Shakespeare, The Happiness Museum, The Little Mermaid ('singing' may have occurred) and Izzie's internal soundtrack.It's extra but maybe not bonus! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back after a short hiatus, we know you missed the bickering, go on admit it!In this episode you'll be treated to our breathy delivery as we get to grips with some new tech and realise that HD microphones are very unforgiving.Izzie discuss her Asda shopping whilst Kev recalls his hatred for buses and Sainsbury's and more importantly we carry on our journey through the good stuff, taking a detour via the normal stuff, encouraging you to get bored (in a good way) and disconnect in order to boost your mood and wellbeing.Disconnect. Get Bored. Repeat. **once you have listened to this latest episode of course! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.