Breaking Bollocks
91 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -We are Firebolt & The Orbiter. Just a teenager and their dad putting the world to rights through relaxed but thought-provoking discussions. We also publish videos on YouTube & Twitch having fun ripping the piss out of each other while playing games - plus whatever else we decide to do for a laugh!
This podcast is part of the Breaking Dad Official channel & The After Dark Podcast Network.
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Episodes
39 - Children
July 18, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter are joined by Simon & Nic from The After Dark Podcast Network. This episode we digress around the subject of Children... Simon Isbell appears courtesy of https://twitter.com/SimonSaysPod. Nic Branch appears courtesy of https://twitter.com/TADPodNetwork An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available by subscribing on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Supporter links: Website - bit.ly/WebBDO ...
38 - Reality
July 04, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 168 MBIs this the real life? Join us for a podcast which might very well be part of a convincing simulation - complete with a very special guest and the usual liquid refreshment. Mentioned in this episode: Kurzgesagt: Is Reality Real? The Simulation Argument - https://youtu.be/tlTKTTt47WE Optimistic Nihilism - https://youtu.be/MBRqu0YOH14 An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available by subscribing on Patreon. Visithttps://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for ...
37 - Sex
June 20, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 187 MBOh dear, oh dear, oh dear... To celebrate Firebolt's coming of age we discussed that which he can now legally enjoy. Much beer was required, numerous innuendos ensued and there were some carefully selected revelations. Disclaimer: Discussion of any activities is not proof of experience! Mentioned in this episode: Jim Jefferies Show - http://bit.ly/2IrCJoa Incest In Literature - http://bit.ly/2WRTQbD Sex Work - http://bit.ly/2Ks8ijW UK porn block - https://bbc.in/2NeGiCL Caster Seme...
36 - Health
June 06, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 179 MBIn a characteristically honest episode, Firebolt & The Orbiter indulge in some equally irreverent and serious discussion regarding Health. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available by subscribing on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Supporter links: Website - bit.ly/WebBDO Patreon - bit.ly/2Fh3Hvp Merch - bit.ly/BDOME Discord - discord.gg/3kYfdrS Facebook - bit.ly/FbBDO Twitter - bit.ly/TwBDO Twitch - bit....
35 - Consciousness
May 24, 2019 10:52 - 1 hour - 180 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter drink beer and discuss lots of stuff loosely related to Consciousness, with occasional sensible contributions from Starstuff. Simultaneously relaxed and tense, silly and serious - join us as we delve into the mysterious interiors of our minds... Mentioned in this episode: Kurzgesagt: The Origins of Consciousness - https://youtu.be/H6u0VBqNBQ8 An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad...
34 - Immigration
May 09, 2019 20:00 - 57 minutes - 132 MBListen to Part 2 of our Immigration discussion featuring The Orbiter, Firebolt & Peetronics. Unfortunately Part 1 was unexpectedly deported to Macbook-crash oblivion, which is why this one's not quite as long as usual... Supporter links: Website - bit.ly/WebBDO Patreon - bit.ly/2Fh3Hvp Merch - bit.ly/BDOME Discord - discord.gg/3kYfdrS Facebook - bit.ly/FbBDO Twitter - bit.ly/TwBDO Twitch - bit.ly/TwtBDO YouTube - bit.ly/YTBDO This podcast is part of the Breaking Dad Official chann...
News Flash... The Times They Are A-Changin'
May 01, 2019 17:00 - 24 minutes - 56 MBJoin us for a catch-up and news of some changes we're making to our schedule, so we can keep the Breaking Dad Official channel going! Supporter links: Website - bit.ly/WebBDO Patreon - bit.ly/2Fh3Hvp Merch - bit.ly/BDOME Discord - discord.gg/3kYfdrS Facebook - bit.ly/FbBDO Twitter - bit.ly/TwBDO Twitch - bit.ly/TwtBDO YouTube - bit.ly/YTBDO This podcast is part of the Breaking Dad Official channel & The After Dark Podcast Network.
33 - Science
April 25, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBJoin Firebolt, The Orbiter & Peetronics as we talk Science in episode 33 of Breaking Bollocks. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Supporter links: Website - bit.ly/WebBDO Patreon - bit.ly/2Fh3Hvp Merch - bit.ly/BDOME Discord - discord.gg/3kYfdrS Facebook - bit.ly/FbBDO ...
32 - Gender
April 11, 2019 20:00 - 1 hour - 183 MBIn an alternately hilarious and deeply thoughtful episode, we discuss the often confusing concept of gender in society. Considering the variety of opinions surrounding the male/female and everything in between, we talk about how we choose to define ourselves. Mentioned in this episode: 'The Aesthetic' (Contrapoints) - http://bit.ly/2Z4zDg5 'When Online Shaming Goes Too Far' (Jon Ronson) - http://bit.ly/2IqfF9H An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is availa...
31 - Violence
March 28, 2019 15:20 - 1 hour - 186 MBMore unflinchingly honest family discussion, somehow blended with light-hearted banter for good measure. Firebolt & The Orbiter discuss Violence in great depth, with occasional contributions from Starstuff, and such important questions as “Is it OK to punch a Nazi?”. Join us while we ask some uncomfortable questions in another episode of Breaking Bollocks podcast. Mentioned in this episode: Minority Report - https://imdb.to/2FBRS3u Alesha MacPhail murder - https://bbc.in/2TGX7E6 James...
30 - Podcasts
March 14, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 152 MBA special 30th edition of our nonsense-spouting, banter-laden, tangent-driven chat which is Breaking Bollocks. We were joined by long-time listener and friend Peet(ronics), to exchange recommendations for other podcasts, drink beer, talk about how and why we got into podcasting, drink beer and make a very special announcement! An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage ti...
29 - The Environment
February 28, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIn this episode of Breaking Bollocks, Firebolt & The Orbiter discuss their concerns surrounding the effect humans are having everywhere they go. From the surface of our planet to our initial forays into space, we seem content to leave a trail of debris with little regard for the consequences. All this injected with our usual brand of nonsense and immature humour, of course! An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Bre...
28 - Love (Valentine's Special)
February 14, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter send you a very special Valentine - it's our special episode about love. Among other things we uncover a musical link between Ghostbusters, Futurama & the ancient language of Sanskrit... An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Mentioned in this episode: Sansk...
27 - Death
January 31, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter struggle to stay away from metaphysics and philosophy while tackling such serious subjects as euthanasia, suicide and abortion. Is immortality possible and how would a cure for ageing affect everything? Some of the subjects discussed this week may cause emotional triggering - if anything is likely to affect you adversely please consider skipping this episode, and remember there is always help available. An extended uncut video version of this and other Breaking Dad ...
26 - Movies Part 2
January 17, 2019 21:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter continue their exploration of the world of the silver screen. We consider subjects as diverse as company mergers and censorship in part 2 of our podcast discussion about Movies. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Mentioned in this episode: Grindhouse - h...
25 - Movies Part 1
January 04, 2019 22:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter talk cinema in this first of a 2-part epic discussion. Originally intended as a stand-alone chat, we end up talking an awful lot of Star Wars, so decided to work on a sequel... An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Mentioned in this episode: Fox Fanfare - h...
24 - Disability
December 13, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter hold a frank and honest discussion about Disability, focusing on issues which have had a profound impact on the family - autism, TMJD, depression & PIP assessments. And of course there's some tension and humour thrown in for good measure! Mentioned in this episode: Sky on Brexit legal advice - http://bit.ly/2SG3ffQ Joey Deacon - http://bit.ly/2LdOHkZ Rain Man - https://imdb.to/2Le6aK8 TMJD - http://bit.ly/2LdORc5 CBT - http://bit.ly/2SReXED Make Poverty History -...
23 - Balance
November 29, 2018 11:14 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter desperately try to bring some balance to the podcast. Things are back to normal as serious discussion mixed with irritatingly childish humour return. Mentioned in this episode: Hello Internet "Four Light Bulbs" - http://bit.ly/2zvYGh5 U.S. Mid-terms 2018 - http://bit.ly/2Sl7cX7 Simon Sinek "Millennials in the Workplace" - http://bit.ly/2ADWjs2 An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through our Patreon page.
22 - Welfare
November 16, 2018 08:47 - 1 hour - 141 MBRecorded before Firebolt & The Orbiter's holiday, and intended for release on 1st November, this episode considers the concept of welfare. While we do discuss the welfare state system, a large part of this episode became a consideration of our own welfare - an emotional episode and our most personal to date...
21 - Money
November 02, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter return to discuss something which is very much in short supply following their holiday adventures. Money, wonga, moolahs, spondoolicks, bucks, cash - call it what you will, it makes the world go around apparently... An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details.
20 - Language
October 05, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter use language to discuss itself, incorporating some interesting etymological explorations and much of the usual digressing. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details.
19 - Democracy
September 21, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter discuss the merits and pitfalls of democracy in its various forms. Who should have the right to vote, should it be compulsory & does it matter anyway? Serious points of discussion mixed with relaxed and occasionally witty banter? Must be another episode of Breaking Bollocks... An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon - visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details.
18 - Social Media
September 07, 2018 01:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter pass judgement on tweeting trolls in a comprehensive consideration of social media. From Friends Reunited to Facebook & Twitter to Tumblr, join us for our first podcast simultaneously live-streamed while recording. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details.
17 - Animals
August 23, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBMore maniacal meanderings and mixed metaphors as Firebolt & The Orbiter discuss all sorts of nonsense, with a vague anchoring in the subject of "Animals". Covering subjects as diverse as vegetarian/veganism, bestiality & species resurrection, we again chat seriously but irreverently for a while in our fortnightly podcast series. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage ti...
Road Trip... 100th Video Special
August 20, 2018 00:00 - 4 hours - 239 MBTo celebrate our 100th video release we put together a marathon video, in which Firebolt shows off his trucking skills by driving us all the way across Europe in Euro Truck Simulator 2. Setting off from our local Aberdeen truck depot, with his trusty co-pilot The Orbiter to drink beer and keep the scintillating conversation and banter going, this is the full journey. It may be late arriving, but despite all the technical hurdles along the way (including camera batteries dying, computers cras...
16 - Music
August 09, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter delve into the world of music, waxing philosophical on the most important subject of them all! This episode includes our very own bonus hidden track live performance of a famous piece of 20th Century music. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further details. Mentioned in thi...
15 - Crime
July 26, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter's discussions are getting longer but what can you do? Brought to you with the help of Tamnavulin single malt whisky, and guest starring Starstuff with the occasional helpful comment, this episode's topic deals very roughly with the concept of crime. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Other patronage tiers are available... Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakin...
14 - UK Politics
July 12, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBA frank and honest discussion across the generational divide, considering the increasingly worrying political climate around the world, with specific reference to current affairs in the UK. Firebolt and The Orbiter voice their concerns and speculate on where it's all potentially heading. An extended uncut version of this and other Breaking Dad episodes is available through Patreon by subscribing at Breaking Dad Fan level and above. Visit https://www.patreon.com/breakingdad for further detail...
13 - Morality
June 28, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter tackle some controversial issues surrounding the concept of morality, in one of our most thought-provoking and challenging chats to date. We explore boundaries, question assumptions and examine our own senses of morality in this sometimes awkward, occasionally humorous and always honest consideration of right and wrong. Mentioned in this episode: Dis After Dark - http://bit.ly/2tAwRAW Richard Dawkins - http://bit.ly/2tEiUSC Dream Theater - http://bit.ly/2tLGEnm Dar...
12 - The Games Industry
June 14, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBJoin Firebolt & The Orbiter for another in-depth chat about their views. In the cross-hairs this time is the games industry - where is it going and what are the good and bad points? In our traditional meandering conversational style The Orbiter realises he has enjoyed playing quite a few games over the years, and Firebolt is surprised that he doesn't have to carry this episode single-handedly after all... Mentioned in this episode: techradar - http://bit.ly/2LOz8PE Toontown Rewritten - htt...
11 - Drugs
May 31, 2018 00:00 - 57 minutes - 53.9 MBIn a rare departure from form, Firebolt & The Orbiter spend the vast majority of an episode staying on topic for a change. Join us for a frank, open and honest discussion about drugs - myths vs truth, legal vs illegal. Just another relaxed, and at times humorous session talking bollocks! Mentioned in this episode: TruTV - http://bit.ly/2kBs25B The Guardian - http://bit.ly/2J52QiL Kurzgesagt - http://bit.ly/2srqwXn Supporter links: Website - http://bit.ly/WebBDO Merch - http://bit.ly/B...
10 - War
May 17, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter engage in another in-depth discussion, complete with humorous and occasionally controversial commentary. Politics, anarchy, revolution, cold wars, world wars and nuclear weapons all feature in the subject matter - as do the usual meandering digressions we've come to know and love. What is it good for? Mentioned in this episode: ARPANET - http://bit.ly/2k6qwbw Anarchy In The UK - http://bit.ly/2GrLNFg Roger Waters on The White Helmets - http://bit.ly/2IM6GjS Owen Jo...
9 - History
May 03, 2018 00:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBBreaking Bollocks takes Queen hostage! Find out more by listening to our latest discussion. Firebolt and The Orbiter pass judgement on the world's "great" empires, whilst attempting to stay on topic for more than five minutes at a time. Mentioned in this episode: The White Helmets - https://imdb.to/2rkAie7 BBC Newsbeat - https://bbc.in/2JS07ZP Mesopotamia - http://bit.ly/2FEcTZB Cunk On Britain - https://bbc.in/2HQFzjU Humanosphere - http://bit.ly/2rjCzoX The Man In The High Castle - h...
8 - The Future
April 19, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 45.6 MBFirebolt & The Orbiter hold another deep and meaningful conversation, peppered with a modicum of humour. What does the future hold for ourselves and the human race? Mentioned in this video: Humanists UK - http://bit.ly/2vpspbW Neel Kolhatkar - http://bit.ly/2qILoIA exurb1a - http://bit.ly/2qJP0dC Black Mirror - https://imdb.to/2JZYx9c Stephen Hawking - http://bit.ly/2qKcKPv Carl Sagan - https://imdb.to/2HbgVxW Isaac Asimov - http://bit.ly/2Hz3A1N Tesla - https://for.tn/2HAvf2A CGP G...
7 - U.S. Politics
April 05, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 47.7 MBRacism, Russia & Rifles! Firebolt & The Orbiter discuss the United States political system both past and present, as well as considering how it relates to global stability. Is the Cold War really over, and is America a democracy in name only? Mentioned in this episode: Russian spy - http://bit.ly/2Is0CsT Red Sparrow - https://imdb.to/2H0bMYE Mueller investigation - http://bit.ly/2ElGaYc Two Tribes music video - http://bit.ly/2GAhHVd U.S. oligarchy - https://bbc.in/2EmPTgV Electoral col...
6 - Religion
March 22, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 49.7 MB"Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition" - or do they? In perhaps their most controversial conversation to date, Firebolt & The Orbiter consider the subject of religion. Mentioned in this episode: The word "religion" - http://bit.ly/2u7p4gO NerdCubed - http://bit.ly/2G4NKba Highlander - http://imdb.to/2Ge9rZG Julia Sweeney - http://bit.ly/2pxwwMz Matt Kirshen - http://spoti.fi/2IKTMQ7 Richard Dawkins - http://bit.ly/2pw8QZR Humanism - http://bbc.in/2FTGbbn Illegal faith schools - htt...
5 - Brexit
March 08, 2018 00:00 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBFirebolt & TheOrbiter try to make sense of the situation surrounding the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, with some light-hearted but in-depth discussion and real-time research about the referendum results and impact so far, approximately halfway through the 2-year Article 50 negotiations. Mentioned in this episode: Femi Oluwole Sky interview - https://ind.pn/2FDPwU4 6 Tribes of Brexit - http://on.ft.com/2Daj6LB Internet access basic human right - http://bit.ly/2DbVPIR No-Deal ...
4 - Automation
February 22, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 46.2 MBDoes automation benefit or harm society? How has automation made our lives easier, and what potential pitfalls will future developments bring? Join Firebolt & TheOrbiter for an in-depth and occasionally light-hearted discussion. Mentioned in this video: Melodyne - http://bit.ly/2EE8x8U Westworld - http://imdb.to/2HrWLw9 Simon Evans Goes To Market - http://bbc.in/2BEvLcw WALL-E - http://imdb.to/2EHApVy Star Trek: The Next Generation - http://bit.ly/2EUUmMe Deus Ex - http://bit.ly/2Gw9SL...
3 - Education
February 08, 2018 00:00 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MBFirebolt & TheOrbiter share their thoughts about different education systems and their effectiveness in this podcast-styled episode. Mentioned in this podcast: Chetham's School of Music - http://bit.ly/2EG5zRg Boy In A Band "You don't legally have to go to school." - http://bit.ly/2BGSRzk New Scientist "Scotland has banned smacking children - so should everyone else" - http://bit.ly/2okENmG Albert Einstein quotes - http://bit.ly/2Fjqbw0 English Oxford Living Dictionaries - http://bit.ly...
2 - Copyright
January 25, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 46.5 MBFirebolt & TheOrbiter share an in-depth discussion about the pros and cons of copyright in its various forms. Mentioned in this podcast: Dave Gorman's "Modern Life is Goodish" - http://bit.ly/2GswYCK "Hello Internet" podcast - http://bit.ly/2GvzacR Beatles copyright - http://bit.ly/2EG7R31 Monkey copyright - https://ind.pn/2EERLT7 Creative Commons - http://bit.ly/2EHljPS Ted Talks: Why city flags may be the worst-designed thing you've never noticed - http://bit.ly/2CyOGSJ Nerdᶾ Hell: ...
1 - Freedom of Speech
January 22, 2018 00:00 - 40 minutes - 57.8 MBWho are Firebolt & The Orbiter? Get to know us a little better as we discuss the subject of Freedom of Speech. Sometimes edgy, often controversial but always relaxed. Mentioned in this podcast: Jonathan Pie - http://bit.ly/2CyCeT8 YouGov sexual harassment survey - http://bit.ly/2CxqnVl Supporter links: Website - http://bit.ly/WebBDO Discord - https://discord.gg/3kYfdrS Facebook - http://bit.ly/FbBDO Twitter - http://bit.ly/TwBDO Twitch - http://bit.ly/TwtBDO YouTube - http://bit.ly...