Degree of Doubt

With the world cup looming more and more conversations break out about how fit Qatar are to host a major sporting event. The boys jump into the debate surrounding the legitimacy of their bid before slaloming into other areas of corruption.

The boys look at the biggest issues facing the world according to a leading think tank. They offer their practical (ish) solutions in an attempt to fix the world! Featuring a robotic special guest

After a spat of arrests across the UK as people held signs with anti-monarchy sentiment and 700 arrests in Russia for opposing the war in Ukraine, the boys discuss free speech. Do we have it? Should we have it ? Are we losing it? Provided this episode isn't censored all these questions will be answered!

Trigger Warning: This week's episode features heavy discussion of suicide, assisted dying and self harm. The boys are back creating doubt to a varying degree for season 2! This week the boys discuss assisted suicide and ask how much control should you be allowed over your own death. If you or anyone you know is having a tough time then please reach out to friends, family or the podcast. alternatively you can call the Samaritans on 116 123

'The public are done with experts' was Micheal Goves infamous statement before Brexit. This week, the boys discuss why people are so ready to reject agreed upon science. Conspiracy theories and climate denial are this week's talking points as the lads dive into the social and psychological reasons why people deny the most proven scientific facts.

A short discussion with a special unexpected guest. Joe and Jacob revisit Art and Censorship in this short episode of Degree of Doubt.

This week Joe and Jacob look at the news headlines. Discussing the week's politics, sport and international affairs.

How are you feeling? This week Jacob and Joe discuss how they feel, why people do not like talking about their feelings and does it matter when you feel offended.

Are super heroes all that super? Jacob and Joe look at the morality of vigilantes as a force for justice. This week we discuss what justice means and how best to implement it. Featuring a surprise drop in too...

What's wrong with voting? This week Jacob and Joe are looking at how we elect our leaders, analysing current and proposed electoral systems and debating the value of democracy itself.

Thank you so much for all of the feedback from our first three episodes! In this 4th instalment of Degree of Doubt we will be taking a look back at all of the comments and ideas that you, our listeners, have had over last few weeks.

Picking some famous philosophical thought experiments Joe and Jacob dive into questions of pure morality, existance and science.

Episode 2 of Degree of Doubt takes a look at a multitude of different art forms including books, paintings and films, proposing the question whether those art forms should be censored by the government.

Episode 1 of Degree of Doubt lunges into the controversies and debates surrounding the power sport has to be a political influence. Asking whether sport should be used to further political goals or would it be better to keep sport a safe non-political space! Please be aware: We are a super low budget podcast and episode one was very much our trial run. It was never meant to air meaning the audio quality is not as good as later episodes. But we enjoyed it so much we wanted to share it! Enjoy!