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Unusual Times Episodes

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    Welcome to the Self-Isolation Podcast

    Introducing a new podcast to get you through the coronavirus pandemic.

  2. These are Unusual Times

    Introducing a new series that explores 'the new normal'.

  3. Sesh Safety

    Adam explores a 'life-changing' Facebook group for drug users. Jacob Hawley guests.

  4. S2 E4: Getting clean online

    Exploring how the pandemic has shaped the future recovery of people with addictions.

  5. S2 E3: Gaming and gambling

    Gamers have spent thousands on loot boxes during lockdown. Should it count as gambling?

  6. S2 E2: Living in poverty

    Families and community groups talk about putting food on the table.

  7. S2 E1: Sleeping rough

    For some rough sleepers, coronavirus is the least of their worries.

  8. EP18: Stay safe, everybody

    Adam, Ana and Jess say 'Goodbye', for now, from The Self-Isolation Podcast.

  9. EP17: LockdownLingo

    Spanish lessons with Ana, Adam's best life-hack and a Dylan Cartlidge freestyle.

  10. EP16: Could I be hired as my Mum's cleaner?

    Adam, Jess and Ana host a lockdown Q&A with Ben Weisz from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Politix and Chill.

  11. EP15: Outside of the bubble

    Guest hosted by Rima, Helen and Matty - who aren't in isolation.

  12. EP14: What's Club Penguin?

    Nostalgic games, unusual vet stories and a frank discussion on mental health.

  13. EP13: My house is my oyster

    Adam, Jess and Ana share voice notes on a digital stag do and an isolation escape room.

  14. EP12: Animal Crossing wedding

    Adam visits a virtual island for a virtual interview about a virtual wedding.

  15. EP11: Kindness is contagious

    Obstacle courses for squirrels and the link between mental health and makeup.

  16. EP10: Mental health pandemic

    People around England share how lockdown has affected their mental health.

  17. EP10: Five weeks of isolation

    Adam, Jess and Ana look back on lockdown so far.

  18. EP09: The new restrictions

    People around England react to the latest coronavirus measures.

  19. EP09: Smells Like Quarantine Spirit

    Uplifting voice notes, guitar lessons and a trip to an online pub.

  20. EP08: Isolation for the Nation

    Nine-year-old Rafa writes a new theme tune for the podcast. Jess cuts her own hair.

  21. EP08: Could a seaside town survive another lockdown?

    Adam explores the tourism trade in Whitby in North Yorkshire.

  22. EP07: Virtual BBQ, who'd have thought it?

    What to do when holidays are cancelled. The Hygiene Doctor gives COVID-19 cleaning tips.

  23. EP07: Sex work in lockdown

    How the pandemic has affected online sex work.

  24. EP06: The St Pancras Piano Man

    The story of how performers are helping 92-year-old Denis through isolation.

  25. EP06: A world that doesn't make sense

    Ana and Adam look into how the pandemic has been especially hard on autistic people.

  26. EP05: Will the show go on?

    Jess Daley explores the uncertain future of the arts and culture sector.

  27. EP05: Get some anthems on!

    Adam and Jess talk Joe Wicks and music, with an exclusive track from Shakk.

  28. EP04: Pandemic Pups

    Lots of people got a dog for lockdown. Animal shelters are worried.

  29. EP04: Cats are for life, not just corona

    An aspiring TikTok star and a 'cat mom' send in voice notes.

  30. EP03: Thank God for Animal Crossing

    Adam and Jess explore how video games can help and share fitness advice...for balance.

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