Big Brown Hands
I read a book about a person or an idea and give you something to think about.
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Aug 26, 2026
Aug 26, 2026
1 hr 9 min
Jonah wrote an autobiography called Jonah: My Story. The big fella was articulate, kind hearted, and the first global rugby superstar, putting the sport on the map.
He talks about his troubles with his Dad, Wesley College being his saving grace, early struggles with the All Blacks, and talks about the All Blacks falling sick before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
Have a listen to learn more about the one and only, Jonah Lomu.
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 15, 2026
30 min
Dr. Albert Hofmann is the guy who discovered LSD, had the first LSD trip, and the first guy to isolate the active compounds in magic mushrooms and give them their name, Psilocybin and Psilocin.
Part 2.
Aug 15, 2026
Aug 15, 2026
43 min
Dr. Albert Hofmann is the guy who discovered LSD, had the first LSD trip, and the first guy to isolate the active compounds in magic mushrooms and give them their name, Psilocybin and Psilocin.
Part 1.
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
38 min
In 1961, a social psychologist by the name of Stanley Milgram conducted the famous Obedience experiments. They illustrated that ordinary people could be directed by someone perceived to be a figure of authority, to do things, like harm people.
There is a documentary film on the study called Obedience which you can watch for free on YouTube.
In this episode I discuss the experiment with excerpts from the documentary film and talk about its aspects and, more importantly, the implications for us.
Aug 5, 2026
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 4, 2026
51 min
Trevor Noah is a world famous comedian. His memoir, Born A Crime, detailing his life growing up in South Africa. I've plucked some stories written in a way that's just as funny as his stand ups.
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Jun 25, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
Jun 19, 2026
36 min
"Slavery is terrible for men, but it is far more terrible for women"- Harriet Jacobs
Listen to the podcast to find out what it was like for a slave girl in the southern states of 19th century America. It's a sad insight into a time when the law sanctioned barbaric behaviour. For African men, but more importantly, for women, they had to endure unimaginable suffering.
Harriet's story is the first known memoir by a female of her life in slavery.
Listen to the podcast. And read the book too. I cried.


