In this short episode I try to answer a simple question. What makes the iPhone so special? The best designs are invisible. They’re taken for granted because they just work in everyday life without any notice. This is why design… Read More ›
McGST Podcast
McGST Podcast Episode 50 (bullies, governments, cats and dogs)
Somehow we got to episode 50 in which Joanne and I discuss the following- Should bullies be forgiven for what they did at school? Why do we let governments govern? QUESTIONS- Cats or Dogs? Millie I want a 50th birthday… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 49 (My Princess)
I intended to talk to Alice about the way we use casual sexism in speech, but we needed up discussing gender fluidity, gender-specific toys for children, gay / straight / bisexual, men and women, fathers and daughters, and mums and… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 48 (citizenship, healthcare and digitised analogue tasks)
In this episode Joanne and I discuss the right to citizenship, socialised healthcare (the good and the bad) and digitised analogue tasks. It was quite a low key epode and I was pondering whether to record it again when we… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 47 (Relationships, sex and being suitable)
An unplanned episode where Jo and I discuss relationships and how people’s expectations have changed over time. We come to some unexpected conclusions about how such things could actually be better today that they ever have been. Music by Tom… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 46 (vaccine passports)
In episode 46 I filled up my lunch break by discussing vaccine passports. I then sent the episode to my son, Tom, and he pushed back big time on my thoughts so I decided to speak to him and create… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 45 (being British, 4 out 0f 100,000 and small vs big)
What is it to be British? Does the media only blow up the negative? 4 out of 100,000… Small vs big business. Styluses and watches. Music by Tom Munch.
McGST Podcast Episode 44 (Scared to go out?)
Will people be scared to go out after lockdown? This is the main topic for this episode. Emails answered- You probably had flu, those covid tests in hospitals are fake you know. Dan. Jo, as a nurse do you think… Read More ›
McGST Podcast Episode 43 (Tomorrow will be a better day)
A quick solo discussion about Sir Captain Tom Moore and some thoughts about white goods. Music by Tom Munch.
McGST Podcast Episode 42 (America!, Long(ish) covid and possessions)
A quick episode about lowering the bar when America elected Joe Biden, long(ish) covid and material possessions. Music by Tom Munch.