The Avocado Social Club

This week, following the death of Sarah Everard, women across the UK have been speaking out about the constant fear they live in. We are taking this …

Over the last year of lockdown, many have been lucky enough to find a new passion, project or even a new business - even in a time where doing so has been incredibly challenging (possibly even more than usual). We …

Why do we like memes so much? We have a chat around individual and collective stories of memes and the phenomenon that comes with them. We all share …

A big catch up on everything we've been watching, reading and enjoying over the last month of lockdown. Then diving into The Paris Agreement, the implications of international climate change efforts, how it might shape …

Let's chat about televised debates! Do we actually need them? Do they make a difference to people's voting tendencies? Or is it all there just because it's good for businesses? From their history to the current status …

Is there such a thing as too much wellness? In this episode Fraser and Natalia delve into the good, the bad and the ugly in the wellness industry, inspired by Netflix's (Un)Well and researching some of the biggest …

Over the last five years, there has been a rise of what's being called 'senior influencers', basically people who are 60+ gaining a lot of traction on social media and beyond. In the first episode of the new series, …

Starting a brand or a business seems to be a trend amongst our generation, but how do you actually go about it? We have a chat about our challenges and what we've learned from creating and starting our own brand. From …

In this episode, we delve into cancel culture. The idea of being cancelled, what it means, how it works and its differences with call-out culture. …

In our third and final episode of Mental Health Series, we caught up with James Naylor, Co-Founder at Livitay. Livitay is a platform created to bring wellbeing into the workplace and we discussed how to stay well at …

In our second week of the Mental Health Series, we talk to psychiatry trainee Shannon Hilton about what it’s really like to work in psychiatry and treat patients with mental illnesses. We delve into stigma, the work …

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re bringing you a mini-series on mental health, where we will interview different experts about different mental health issues.

Our first guest is psychoanalyst Amaya Albin. …

Streaming is the new normal for television production and with that comes new competition. From Netflix to Disney+, from HBO to Apple TV and now the new kid in town, Quibi... what does this competition mean in terms of …

This week we delve into the international response to coronavirus. How different governments have managed it and public opinions around it, from …

While millennials are shown as a generation that generally cooks from home more than the average Boomer, 40% of meals are still consumed outside the home. Now with COVID-19, we're looking at a lot more people having to …

While we're all staying home, the world may seem bleak, but we're bringing you a little guide of everything you can do while stuck inside. On our first Instagram live podcast, we compile our own recommendations with …

In this episode we delve into what's happening with women in Mexico, why they have created a historic movement, the unprecedented march on March 8th and their strike on March 9th, when they all decided to "disappear" …

Let's chat about the 'OK Boomer' phenomenon! From where it came from to the generational divide we're in, we explore the reasons behind the expression.

We are looking for people to interview for our new series on the …

Let's chat about Taylor Swift! On her new Netflix documentary, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana ( Lana Wilson, 2020), she brings up a lot of issues with …

In this week's episode, we discuss what it's like to move from a long to close distance relationship.

Let's chat about Meghan and Harry! What brought them to make the decision to step back from being senior royals? What does it actually mean and what are they going to do next? It's one of the most talked about stories …

Happy New Year! From films and tv to music and books, what have been some of the best cultural productions of 2010-2019? Let's chat about some of the …

Let's chat about Joker! The new-ish Todd Philipps film tells the story of how the iconic Batman villan came to be who he is. We talk about the controversy it sparked, it's messaging and generally how we felt about it.

Let’s have a catch up! Welcome to season 3, a lot has happened since our last episode, join us as we get up to date. We also have a chat about Greta Thunberg, who she is, her impact and whether or not she is the voice …

Let's chat about the UK's new Prime Minister! From his background in politics and journalism to his voting track record and various other scandals …

Let’s chat Amazon! After this year’s Amazon Prime day breaking subscription and shopping records, we decided to talk about the moral standards of the giant company that now sells world-wide. From their tax avoidance to …

Let's chat about humanity preserving historic monuments! We focus on the case of the Notre Dame Cathedral to analyse a much deeper need to preserve and the implications of it.

Let's chat about tech! Especifically those that give us nostalgic feelings now. We talk about how much everything has changed, what we miss and how …

Let's chat about Love Island! The massive Reality Show is back this week with its fifth season and there's a lot to discuss. On Love Island and every Reality Television show, from the body diversity they promised after …

Let's chat about the types of internet censorship around the world, how our countries compare to others and the implications around it. We talk about the vast content being created, the impossibility of censoring under …

Let's chat about our obsession with searching for authenticity in social media. How curating authenticity seems to be the new trend and comodity and the projections we create when someone doesn't deliver.

Let's chat about the pressing millennial debate about whether or not we should have children due to the current issues with climate change.

Let’s chat about Leaving Neverland! The two part documentary series details the abuse two now-men suffered to the hands of Michael Jackson when they were children. In this episode, we have a lengthy conversation on the …

Let’s chat about some of the most debated topics of the week! We discuss the Shamima Begum case and the reasons why she should or shouldn’t be …

Let’s chat about El Chapo. His trial just reached a conclusion and he was, unsurprisingly, found guilty. What was the trial good for, though? We talk about the revelations it brought and it’s possible, if any, …

Let’s chat “influencers”! From their history and the first time brands came up with the concept to now, the competition, the differences between …

Welcome to Series 2 of The Distance Diaries! Let’s have a chat about the new year and what we are looking forward to. From politics, to film and …

Let’s chat about why we only believe the news that is convenient to us, whether it’s fake or not. We also have a reflective chat on what the most challenging parts of running a business and freelancing have been.

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Let’s chat about anxiety. More and more high profile people have been talking about it and, in turn, we’ve all been chatting about our own anxiety feelings with our friends.

Why is it that it seems so common now and …

Let's chat about #MeToo and the impact it's had on both Hollywood and other industries a year on. How much of a change has it made? Is the fact more …

Let’s chat about what it’s like to experience an earthquake. What does it feel like and how do people normally deal with it? We also have a little talk about some ideas to reduce stress, especially in the last few …

Let's chat about the standards we hold women to versus what we hold men to. In the frame of the reaction to the Serena Williams case, we talk about …

Let’s chat about the Nike case! Should brands take political stands? What are the biggest risks and benefits that come frome it? Is it important to …

Let's chat about work for millennials! People tend to say we switch jobs too much but, why is that? What's the new economy looking like and is it really a bad thing that we want to do something we enjoy? We also talk …

Let's chat about two lifestyles! Minimalism as the new anti-consumerist trend that is, somehow, not quite against consumption. Veganism as the …

Let's chat about tech! These are the companies that have changed everyone's lives in the past few years so much that we can't think of what life used to be before them now. On our second topic, we tackle comparison and …

Let's chat about the cultural differences between Mexico City and London! We live in different parts of the world, both really big cities, so what's …

Let's chat about long distance relationships! After three and a half years of being in one, we might have some answers to the most common questions …

Let's chat about how the internet has morphed our privacy ideas. We take on the case of #PlaneBae to examine what we consider private today, how we relate to other people, and how it is or isn't okay morally. On a …

Let's chat about health care! It's the NHS's 70th anniversary and that got us thinking into its benefits, problems and how it compares to systems in countries like the US and Mexico. On a lighter note, we also talk …

Let's have a chat about plastic straws! How much of a difference are you actually making and what else can we do? We also talk about Wimbledon and the headlines of the tournament, especially what made it an interesting …

Let's chat about separating art from the artist in a post-MeToo era. Can we and, most importantly, should we do it? We also talk a little about the …

Let's chat about the Elections happening this Sunday in Mexico! A guide on basic things to know: who are the candidates? who is likely to win? what's the future looking like? That and more on this special episode!

Let's chat about alternative city transport! What's the future for an industry that's looking for more options that are eco-friendly? We also have a little talk about what it's like to move out of your home and into a …

Let's chat about the North Korea/US summit, its consequences and what it looks like for the rest of the world. In our life question of the week, we chat about the bad habits people sometimes have a hard time breaking …

Let's talk about the World Cup! One of the biggest sporting events in the world, we discuss some interesting facts and the ethical issues of it happening in Russia. We also talk a little bit about what to do when life …

Let's talk about a topic close to our hearts, what is ethical fashion? From why it matters to how you can be more ethical. We also have a chat about office etiquette, how can you be a good intern, employee and boss. 

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Let's talk about our online data! Can companies like Cambridge Analytica manipulate you and is that the most worrying thing? Also, let's chat about …

Let's discuss whether we should care about the Royal Wedding with so much going on in the world and how to know if you're on the right career path?