S04E01. Turning 40

The Big Mouse and his co-host (under a new moniker, as is tradition) return with Season 4 of Feckology! On this episode we discuss turning 40, a topic which was touched upon and danced around quite a lot during Season 3.  We examine how we both felt in the lead up to our respective 40th birthdays late last year, talk about the events themselves and associated celebrations, and reflect on how we feel now that it is in the proverbial rear-view mirror. A lot of quite personal discussion in this one! We would love to hear from The Listener about this topic.   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology   

The Big Mouse and A-train reflect on the never-ending nature of household chores! These chores never end - did you realise that would happen when you were a child? The Big Mouse finds it hard to accept - one of the world's great injustices! We also wrap up the season and reflect on what went well. See you for season 4! Merry Christmas, Listener!   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

On this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss know-it-alls. For a fun game, try to count how many times the c-word is uttered. And we're not talking about Christmas! Answers on Speakpipe!   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

This week on Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train dive head-first into the big, unanswerable questions of existence: topics people whisper about late at night and pretend not to believe in the next morning. From ghosts that linger in the corner of your eye to the uneasy mysteries of death, we explore what might (or might not) be waiting beyond the veil. Is Heaven a place, a feeling, or a story we tell ourselves? Is Hell a load of old codswallop? Of course, it wouldn’t be Feckology without a spirited detour, so we wander off the path and into the world of Irish folklore - the long-standing mystery of Fairy Rings, and crossing paths with the ominous Púca Dubh.    Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

The Big Mouse and A-Train discuss the perverse relationship that Irish people have with money, covering topics such as the taboo of discussing salary, social awkwardness over paying for things, and the strong urge to avoid thinking about investing money, pensions and all that stuff!   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

This week, The Big Mouse and The A-Train delve into the topic of passive-aggression. From petty household habits, to narky neighbours, via virtual reality get-togethers - your hosts examine how these apathetic, sulky, and snarky behaviours evolve - and how they can be handled better.   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

On the latest episode of Feckology, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss the concept of loyalty across numerous different areas of their lives. - Loyalty in friendships - Loyalty to bands, musicians, comedians - Loyalty to podcasters (touching on the concept of "content guilt") - Loyalty to sports teams (the social faux pas of changing teams + comparisons to religion)   Let us know what you think by leaving us a voice message:   https://www.speakpipe.com/Feckology   Follow us on X:   https://x.com/feckology 

In this episode, The Big Mouse and The A-Train discuss their relationships with their neighbours, including sub-topics, such as: - Experiences with growing up in the 1980s and 1990s - Relationships with current neighbours - Quarrels with neighbours and how to resolve them - Community WhatsApp goups This one should be relatable to everyone!

How is your relationship with your ego? How much is too much? Do you take pride in your accomplishments? What about receiving compliments? Egos are running wild on this week's Feckology, brother!

In Episode 2 of Season 3, The Big Mouse and The A-Train attempt to tie in a conversation about not connecting to Irish Culture with a dilemma The Big Mouse is facing about which type of school to send his child to. Does this ham-fisted attempt to make a cohesive discussion about two semi-related points work? The Listener can decide.   Get in touch on X @feckology