The 286 Project
A podcast talking about art, politics, culture, sport....and anything else we can think of.
Podcasting since 2023 • 74 episodes
The 286 Project
Latest Episodes
Andy West - Prison, family and philosophy
Andy West is a writer and author who teaches philosophy in prisons. His book, The Life Inside: A Memoir of Prison, Family and Learning to be Free, is a memoir in which he discusses the lessons he has taught in prison and growing up with family ...
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Kevin Yuill - Will assisted dying become a reality in the UK?
Over the last few months, assisted dying has been a hot topic of conversation in the UK news media. The ethics and practicalities have been extensively debated. Kevin Yuill is emeritus professor of history at the University of Sund...
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Catherine Johnson - The brutal truth behind Max Baer vs Frankie Campbell
In August 1930, Max Baer fought Frankie Campbell in a boxing fight that ended in tragedy, with Campbell losing his life due to injuries sustained during the fight. Baer was charged with manslaughter, yet was eventually acquitted of all charges....
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Greg Everett - 'There's a difference between being tough and acting tough'
What does being tough mean? Is it more than physical strength? Is it sorely innate or can we develop toughness?Olympic weightlifting coach Greg Everett has written a book called Tough: Building True Mental, Physical & E...
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Baggage Claim ' I think people are learning to defend values a lot more'
Baggage Claim is a content creator and film & culture critic. We discussed whether the term 'woke' is overrated, what has happened at Disney, the feminisation of men and patronisation of women in modern culture and society at l...
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