theoddconversation - a sister brother podcast

Julia & Phillip

Julia & Phillip are sister and brother who find themselves experiencing a survivalist closeness. Over the years many determined their understanding of each other as intriguing but hard to distinguish. In this podcast series, the siblings exchange views about issues that shape their lives, divulging perspectives in conversation, not only in their lives but in the world as it appears - surprising & potentially enlightening along the way. Catch up with the series @theoddconversation #theoddconversation theoddconversation.com read less

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theoddconversation - trailer

theoddconversation - trailer

Greetings and welcome! Julia and Phillip introduce you to their brand new Podcast, sharing stories from the world as they know it (and live it). Breath, smile, relax... More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

Episodes

Phillip talks about the lows in loneliness and how this affects him. Julia helps him reflect on his feelings with an in-flight role play that doesn't quite land. This last episode in the series is an honest discussion about some real feelings.

Phillip's efforts to explain the importance of a 'good manner' are challenged by Julia's own experiences and observations. If however, you think having a car for every day of the week and bagging up your own apples has anything to do with good manners, then listen along to this episode and perhaps you'll find yourself a kindred spirit with one or the other.

shout out to Philippa Perry

shout out to Philippa Perry

Taking the learning from Psychotherapist and author Philippa Perry, Julia and Phillip explore the ingredients of a good sibling relationship. In doing so they may have just unlocked their own sibling secret.

Julia wants to find out if she is happy and Phillip thinks ticking off his To-Do list is the answer. Although Phillip seems to have mastered the art of breathing to maintain happiness, his actual happiness rating hasn't appeared to reflect this.Step up to the self check-in desk and collect your happy ticket, you'll definately break into a smile as you listen along to this weeks episode.

Julia poses a serious and potentially englightening question to an underwhelmed Phillip. If you struggle to get your sibling engaged in your journey to self improvement, this epsiode will provide you with some advice on what not to do.

If you are a person who likes to have fun but not sure what that looks like, this epsisode may leave you none the wiser. However, you will smile along the way, all be it smuggly.

back to the office

back to the office

In the office or out of the office, Julia and Phillip try to figure out where a workplace should be and mull over the highs and lows of being officeless.

Should you share your dreams with a member of your own family. Yes, no, who knows. Listen in and see which sibling you end up agreeing with.

wants and needs

wants and needs

Phillip wants to know the difference between a want and a need. Julia doesnt want or need to tell him.

Its been a minute but we decided to jump back into our sibling conversations, so join us on our journey to figure out the root cause of our sister brother relationship and ponder over our efforts to fit into the world around us.

unsupervised cinema

unsupervised cinema

In this final episode of Series 1, Julia and Phillip recall how films have become a source of security. Phillip gets a chance to vent his long held Smurf anger and they both remember Misery in Paris."Chico rainmaker" may not be your first childhood film choice but if you put yourself the right film lane, Julia and Phillip will guide you safely down the aisle to your seat.The Odd Conversation will be back for series 2 in 2022 so don't forget to subscribe to ensure you get notified when our next episode is released.

If you thought sport's only job is to force you into something you don't necessarily want to do, then let Julia and Phillip take you down a different track. This week they share their non-competative sporting highs and lows. And discover another meaning to the physical activites they experienced growing up.More episodes hereMusic by Sabine Happard

talk about friends

talk about friends

Phillip explores the meaning of relationships, attempting to describe a difference between family and friends. Julia tries to understand how this relates to a jacket! Has exploring their individual experiences of starting school helped them better understand their relationship today?More episodes hereMusic by Sabine Happard

more to making meals

more to making meals

Julia wants to explore whats behind all Phillip's caking and baking. And if it has any specific bearing or on their relationship. Although Phillip's food ratings are at a permanent high, he struggles to find food memories. Does Ganache bring them one step closer to finding the elusive sister brother bond or are they destined to simply remain members of the same root vegetable family. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

making it better

making it better

This week Phillip wants to talk about making things and Julia lets him, but the conversation takes a 'chair for one' turn as Julia tries to create the sound of a 1970's folk band. This episode comes with a caution not to attempt to copy Julia's crooning without appropriate supervision and support !! More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

Julia and Phillip tackle the topic of fear and mull over the impact and meaning for them. Although it's possible for fear to be experienced both positively and negatively, this episode lets you into the world of fear from their perspective. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

This week Julia goes in search of the mystery brother sister connection and Phillip learns about prison through a child's eyes. Enjoy listening to Phillip attempting to describe birthdays to aliens. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

In this final leg of the journey, Julia & Phillip finally reach Whitby. Julia is left wondering if there is a lack of dog toilets, Phillip shares his takeaways from school & knowledge of trees. Discover how they both avert caravan park seduction, return to 'shady mother' and discover lasting memories. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

In part two Julia & Phillip muse over the whereabouts of Mrs Lofthouse and discover Elvis in Scarborough. They question if you can pay in advance to be rescued at sea and Phillip defines his height fears. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard

The first of a three-part podcast in which Julia & Phillip tackle part of the Cleveland Way, schlepping their way from Scarborough to Whitby. In this episode we learn why gradient is important, that irrigation can be painful and if Heidelberg is necessary for a Victoria Sponge. More episodes here Music by Sabine Happard