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Topical

Topical

Daniel “Jelly” Farrelly and Russell Ivanovic

In the ongoing war between good and evil, Russell and Jelly just want to figure out which side they’re on. As they journey on their quest for clarity, they tear apart one topic at a time, leaving no doubt... or survivors.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Topical episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Topical for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Topical episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Topical - 79: The End
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09/08/16 • 20 min

Nothing lasts forever; eventually the heat death of the universe will claim us all. Russell and Jelly consider the ending of things from their lives—school, jobs, relationships, TV shows and podcasts—and how these experiences have affected them and shaped who they are.

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Topical - 77: Basic Needs
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08/25/16 • 22 min

If you’re hungry, or tired, chances are you’re not going to be able to reach your fullest potential. Russell and Jelly take a look at the concept of basic needs, how they affect us, and whether some of these needs can be offset with something like a “universal basic income”.

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Topical - 76: Fitness Trackers
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08/18/16 • 23 min

Fitness trackers, from the Fitbit to the Apple Watch, are everywhere, and theoretically helping people improve their fitness, but are they all that they’re cracked up to be? To find out, Russell and Jelly look at how they exercise (or... don’t) and how fitness trackers have motivated them, both in the early days and after some time.

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Topical - 66: Speculation
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06/09/16 • 17 min

There’s no time of the year quite like the lead up to Apple’s developer conference, which sees the tech community start to bubble with the excitement and anticipation of the new things Apple is about to announce. Russell and Jelly look at why we love to speculate about new things, and whether doing so just leads to inevitable disappointment.

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Topical - 65: Interpersonal Conflict
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06/02/16 • 20 min

Every relationship endures conflict, whether it be platonic, professional, or romantic. Even interactions with complete strangers can be ridden with conflict, so Jelly and Russell spend a little time considering the ways that they handle conflict in the various parts of their lives, and how it affects them.

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Topical - 64: Perceptions
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05/26/16 • 22 min

The way we perceive ourselves is important, but the way we think others perceive us can drive us to do things we would never normally do. Russell and Jelly take a long, hard look at whether changing so that we’re seen in a different light is healthy, and if it can even help in bettering oneself at all.

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Topical - 61: Parties
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05/05/16 • 24 min

From the ones we attended as kids to the ones we organise as adults, parties are the way we celebrate big events in each other’s lives. Russell and Jelly look at the kinds of parties they’ve attended, share some stories about the things they do to get through the evening, and even share some ideas for helping to organise the event! So helpful.

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Topical - 60: Electric Cars
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04/28/16 • 23 min

Cars are at a tipping point right now, where electric motors are starting to be more and more common. The question is, however, when will buying an electric car be as reasonable and normal as buying a fuel-powered car, and will the concept of self-driving cars be ushered in as part of this move towards an alternative power source?

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Topical - 58: Software Scheduling
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04/14/16 • 24 min

If you’re a software developer, and you’ve ever been asked how long it’ll take to build an app, your reaction was probably to back away slowly... or maybe to just turn and run. But why is it so hard to figure out how long it takes to write software, and what can you do to avoid the process being drawn out indefinitely?

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Topical - 80: Epilogue
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09/15/16 • 30 min

How often do you consider how your life will be in the future? If the book of your life ended now, how would the epilogue read? Russell and Jelly discuss the concept of looking forward and planning for the unseen future, whether it’s scary or hopeful, and what they think the future might be like for them.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Topical have?

Topical currently has 81 episodes available.

What topics does Topical cover?

The podcast is about Short, Discussion, Improv, Comedy, Podcasts, Technology, Debate, Single and Opinion.

What is the most popular episode on Topical?

The episode title '79: The End' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Topical?

The average episode length on Topical is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Topical released?

Episodes of Topical are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Topical?

The first episode of Topical was released on Mar 5, 2015.

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