x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Should I Bother?

Gary Gillick & Stephanie Byrne

There’s a million things you “should” be doing, but can you be bothered? 🤔Our plan was to stop "living for the weekend" and finally find a hobby we both enjoy. That hobby, is now a podcast, about trying different hobbies! (Or basically anything we hear people talking about, or saying you "should" try). The goal? See if they really are worth all the bother of getting up out of our comfy seats to actually try.We"ll test them and discuss as many as possible, so you can stay put in aforementioned,

comedy self-improvement

All Episodes

58:55

Laughter Yoga: Beneficial or Just Bizarre? Part 2

Should I Bother? ·

2024/01/30

Time for the big reveal!Last week we talked about the weird and (hopefully) wonderful activity that is, Laughter Yoga. This week, we talk about how our experience of trying it went.To recap, this activity involves maintaining eye contact with strangers while you fake laugh.Which is actually how we recommend you listen to this podcast by the way.Hope you enjoy xoxoLiked this episode or have a suggestion for something we should bother doing? We’d love your review! Want to get in contact? Email:

en

54:33

Laughter Yoga: Beneficial or Just Bizarre? Part 1

Should I Bother? ·

2024/01/23

Our newest addition of “most bizarre things to try on the pod”, is laughter yoga.Doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Everyone likes to laugh! Well what if we said this involves forcing yourself to pretend to laugh, in a room full of strangers, while maintaining eye contact with them?Now what do you think?In spite of this, laughter yoga sessions are being hosted all around the world every week. We’re going to try it and figure out why.Liked this episode or have a suggestion for something we should bother

en

1:00:44

Our Experience Intermittent Fasting: Pros, Cons and...

Should I Bother? ·

2024/01/16

If you’re the kind of person that isn’t usually clued in, here’s a quick recap: In last week’s episode, we discussed why anyone would bother with intermittent fasting - discussing things we talked about online, mixed in with the other usual bit of boll*cks we like to talk. On this week’s episode, we’re talking about our experience following 5 short days of actually trying it for ourselves.Spoiler! One of us found it more difficult than the other, but you probably suspected that with all the giving

en

57:13

Intermittent Fasting: Why Is It So Popular?

Should I Bother? ·

2024/01/09

The inevitable happened again. We all ate too much over Christmas and now we’re looking for ways to reduce the consistent bloat.Well, have you thought about just skipping breakfast and eating less? Because that’s pretty much what Intermittent Fasting is (if you do the 16/8 method).Unless you’re a hardcore breakfast lover, on paper it sounds pretty easy - eat less calories by restricting the times at which you eat - but what’s it like in practice? What about the H-ANGER?!Like, have you ever heard

en

27:55

Our Little Skinny Quiz of the Annum

Should I Bother? ·

2023/12/28

A plain and simple minisode while we're on our Christmas Holibobs.Good few things happened in 2023 and for your entertainment, we made up some questions about them to quiz each other on. Basically just an excuse to chat a little bit more shi*e before the year is out! Other than that, have a great New Years :) We'll be back with our regular schedule on January 9th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

en

59:50

Our Second Christmas Special

Should I Bother? ·

2023/12/19

That time of the year again, when people say things like “Bah Humbug” and we all question why that was ever a phrase.But it’s also time… for our second ever Christmas Special! And you know what that means!Do we bother with trying a new activity?! Absolutely fuc*ing not! We cannot, and shall not, be ARSED!Instead, this is an episode of 100% pure sh*te talk and games, all while slurping down some cocktails and occasional pauses for Steph’s wheezy laugh.Expect a dramatic reading, some irrelevant news

en

1:00:26

Thrifted and Tested: What to Expect From Second-Hand...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/12/12

We spent the last week channelling our inner bargain hunters, visiting flea markets and skulking around charity shops. The objective - to try and determine if one man’s trash truly is another man’s treasure.On the hunt for some homeware, clothes and potentially Christmas gifts, we were curious. Would this convert us from full-time first-hand shoppers to second-hand fanatics? And amongst all the inevitable piles of sh*te being sold (not literally; reign in that naivety) how easy would it be to find

en

1:07:31

The Thrift Store Shopping Trend: Searching for...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/12/05

Thrifting - the act of rummaging through second-hand goods, delights and piles of sh*te to find a bargain on some item that you may or may not need.Unless you’re Gen-Z - or a big fan of bargain hunters - there’s a high probability that this isn’t something you’ve done very often, or maybe.. ever.But as the world makes more stuff every year and we’re all constantly reminded that it’s slowly burning down, doesn’t it make more sense for us to shop second-hand?Aside from the sustainable angle and those

en

52:56

One Lego Set Later: Should You Bother with Lego as an...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/11/28

Fast forward 7 days from our last episode and we’ve bought a lego set on Amazon and slowly assembled it, piece by piece.The most surprising thing: there was an 18+ age label on the side of the box! So Lego really can be specifically for adults!But have you ever wondered what that could be like?For most of us, lego usually resulted in some shi*ty, multi-coloured, random assembly of blocks when we were younger. Then you’d tear it down, step on it by accident, bubble with rage and not play with it for

en

1:04:52

Toy Time for Grown-Ups: Why More Adults Are Playing...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/11/21

Before we even talk about lego for adults, just go on and say it…. “Why don’t we just grow up?”Fine. Yes, I know. But all the other grown ups are doing it! Or so we have read.Personally, neither Steph nor I can name a single friend that claims Lego as their hobby. But maybe there’s more of them than you think? Shamefully interlocking blocks behind closed doors at home, hoping not to be discovered for the “Kidult” that they are.Contrary to that, there is also ‘Lego Masters’ - an international reality

en

1:04:58

We Volunteered at an Animal Shelter. Here’s our Verdict!

Should I Bother? ·

2023/11/14

Following up from our last episode, we popped into our local animal shelter over the last week to see what we could help with.Fully prepared to walk dogs, clean sh*t and possibly do a bit of in-house admin, what we really wanted to figure out were 4 things: 1. How much interaction do we get with the animals? (selfish, I know. But you were thinking it too. We‘re in this for the rubs!)2. Will volunteering for an hour give us this “helper’s high” we’ve heard about? Or will we just be happy from playing

en

1:09:21

Paws for Thought: Is Volunteering at an Animal...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/11/07

Right, we know what you’re thinking. How can you really say, “Should I Bother Volunteering?” if you’re not a heartless pr*ck. Or in this case, Cruella De Vil. But let’s be honest, even though we know volunteering is a good thing to do, sometimes you don’t have a second to scratch your arse, never mind give time to anything else - especially something that doesn't benefit you directly. The fact is when it comes to volunteering our time, we all struggle to be selfless without being a bit selfish. And

en

58:25

Urban Myths & Legends: A Halloween Special

Should I Bother? ·

2023/10/31

It’s the spookiest night of the year! A night where we all love to pretend - that spirits exist, fireworks aren’t dangerous and that dressing up as a slutty nurse or nun is somewhat acceptable.This year we’ve decided on urban myths and legends as our Halloween theme. Basically a collection of spine-tingling stories and made-up nonsense that you can listen to, while throwing sweets at any children that come to your door.No masks or costumes required. Just be prepared for plenty of Steph’s wheezy

en

1:02:56

Bit of Sh*te Talk Never Harmed Anyone

Should I Bother? ·

2023/10/24

Have you ever thought to yourself, “I just can’t be fu*kin bothered this week”?Rhetorical question. Of course you have! And, guess what? We’re no different.With our Halloween Special around the corner, we put our 2-episode format to the side and decided to talk a bit of rot this week.We’ve got games (“Get to know Steph in one single breath”), lunchtime dilemma’s (Sunny D or Capri-Sun) and hard-hitting hypothetical questions (“would you rather be a ninja or a pirate?”).But one thing you definitely

en

56:41

The Post-Crochet Review: Better than Knitting?

Should I Bother? ·

2023/10/17

Right, quick recap: Steph bought a crochet pattern set on Amazon, used YouTube to learn how to crochet and then proceeded to make a frog as the pattern suggested. Although she’s never been good at following instructions (just a defiant, "born to be wild", all-round tough bi*ch) she does have a history of being good at knitting (check out episode 38 to hear her shi*e on about that), so it was hard to know what way this would go.The big questions are around the comparison - is it better or worse than

en

1:04:03

“Hats, Scarves and Headbands!” Learning How to Crochet

Should I Bother? ·

2023/10/10

The world is filled with heaps of women that love cute things. Fact! Some of those cute things also happen to be knitted together and made of wool. From little knitted cupcakes to coffee mug cozys, more and more of these woollen wonders are being brought into the world, every single day. But who or what do we have to thank for all these cute things? That, my friends, is crochet. Have a look on Etsy, TikTok, YouTube - it won’t take you long to find people sharing new crochet patterns of little things

en

59:07

What it’s like to use Ancestry.com. Is it worth the...

Should I Bother? ·

2023/10/03

Following up from last week’s episode, we took the last 7 days to actually try using Ancestry.com and see if it’s worth the bother at all. Hopes are high going into something like this, thinking you might be related to a famous criminal or soldier. Maybe there’d even be some royalty sprinkled in there!A 2-week free trial means you don’t have to spend a cent, thankfully. Their prices are steep and there’s a lot of other ways you could use $40 a month - especially if you’re left with a half-empty

en

1:08:54

Tracing Your Family Tree with Ancestry.com

Should I Bother? ·

2023/09/26

Ever wanted to know what other di*kheads might emerge if you look high enough up your family tree? With Ancestry.com, now you can! The fancy word for this practice is “genealogy”. It doesn’t have to include di*kheads, per se, but given you typically have over 1000 relatives across 10 generations, there’s bound to be a few in there, statistically speaking. Unsure of whether ancestry.com can actually confirm which relatives are said di*kheads, we’re still very curious about what it does offer.Is it

en

57:42

Learning a New Language (Spanish)

Should I Bother? ·

2023/09/19

Having “attempted” to learn different languages in school (French, German, Irish) for 6-14 years and being left with diddly-squat (diddly-kniebeuge for our German speakers) it’s hard to not assume you’re just generally sh*te at learning languages.It’s not until you’re older and have money to travel that you realise just how useful it would have been if you really did try harder when you were given the opportunity. Idiota!Another successful slap in the face, hindsight. Thank you again.But look! It’s

en

1:00:24

We Visited an Elephant Sanctuary. This is How it Went.

Should I Bother? ·

2023/09/12

Following up from last week’s episode, this week we talk about what it’s like to actually visit an elephant sanctuary and roam among these big fat mammals.What’s that? Stop fat-shaming the elephants? It’s because they’re big-boned? Yea, alright.. good one.Pretty much expecting a one-species zoo, we spent half a day at the Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai, known for being one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in the world.But would it be ethical? Would it even be fun? And would it be worth

en

133 results

Similar Podcasts

射後不理＃爽就好了

咪咪 & 淳淳

Therapy Gecko

iHeartPodcasts

百靈果 News

Bailingguo News

Old Time Radio Comedy

solgoodmedia.com

The Hard Yarns Podcast

Cameron Branch and Daniel Delby