Synopsis
#DISUNOMICS is a very straightforward concept. Making economics relevant, relatable & entertaining to the general public
Episodes
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041: #DISUNOMICS - UNEMPLOYMENT
07/01/2018 Duration: 23minHAPPY NEW YEAR! Unemployment. Something most of us would want to avoid! We all know what unemployment is & have ideas of what it looks like. This week's podcasts gives the listeners understanding of the different types of unemployment and the introduction of REAL unemployment. > What is unemployment? > How is unemployment calculated? > What are the different types of unemployment? > What is real unemployment & why is it swept under the rug? > The truth about zero hour contracts Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Snapchat: @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: @SimplyLee14 - Twitter Blockchain Bandits @BlockchainJeff - Twitter @Merciless_Phemz - Twitter @93AMP - Twitter castbox.fm/va/1081968 - Castbox www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MWHthB10cVa6MHq3zAxBA - YouTube BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_Sol - Twitter www.youtube.com/BolaSol @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk Lear
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040: #DISUNOMICS - THE #NHS - HOW IT REALLY IS ON THE FRONTLINE W/DOCTOR LEE
24/12/2017 Duration: 01h24minTHE NHS. We love the NHS. We cherish it. But do we actually know what is going on? I am joined by my brother @SimplyLee14 aka Doctor Lee discussing the ins and outs of what happens in the NHS. > How GPs & A&Es make money? > Changes that have been made at the backend > Hospital cuts > Rota Gaps > Targets > Tactics to cope with the new implementations > Why as patients we don't get the medication, referrals & treatments we want? > Ways to cope with the rising demand > How to identify a good GP? > NHS choices Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: @SimplyLee14 - Twitter Blockchain Bandits @BlockchainJeff - Twitter @Merciless_Phemz - Twitter @93AMP - Twitter castbox.fm/va/1081968 - Castbox www.youtube.com/channel/UC8MWHthB10cVa6MHq3zAxBA - YouTube BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_Sol - Twitter www.youtube.com/BolaSol @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co
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039: #DISUNOMICS - WHAT IS THIS CRYPTO CURRENCY STUFF? BRING ME! W/BLOCKCHAIN JEFF
17/12/2017 Duration: 01h06minWHAT IS THIS BITCOIN THING? HOW DO I MAKE MONEY?!?!?!! I have been asked a zillion times! Crypto currencies have been around for a while now but they have really taken off in terms of media hype this Autumn/Winter. I am joined by Blockchain Jeff (trader) to discuss crypto currencies & the impact they can have on wider society! > What is a crypto currency? > What is blockchain? > What is mining? Why is it significant? > Bitcoin analysis > Ripple analysis > Ethereum analysis > IOTA analysis > Blockchain vs Tangle > Speed & Fees > Crypto currency media myths > How to invest? > Is it too late to get involved? > ICOs & exchanges. What to watch out for! > How cryptos fit into the cashless society > Listeners questions Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: Blockchain Bandits @BlockchainJeff - Twitter @Merciless_Phemz - Twitter @93AMP - Twitter https://castbox.fm
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038: #DISUNOMICS - CASHLESS SOCIETY - WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL?
10/12/2017 Duration: 48minWE ARE GOING CASHLESS LADIES & GENTLEMEN! It is inevitable that we are heading towards a society where notes & coins will be phased out. We have witnessed how the increase in technology has pushed our payments towards more electronical solutions. This podcast explores the ins & outs of the future world of payments & banking. > What is a cashless society? Any examples > The data to justify this phenemenon > How we are moving towards cashless society > Kenya & Nordic nations > Advantages of the movement towards cashless living > The drawbacks > What happens in the next financial crisis? > Apple & Google's role > The role Cryptocurrencies play > Pros & Cons of cryptocurrencies Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_Sol - Twitter www.youtube.com/BolaSol @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thec
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037: #DISUNOMICS - GENDER PAY & EQUAL PAY - A DIALOGUE W/DAMZ
03/12/2017 Duration: 01h06minGender pay gap has been a hot topic for some years now with regards to making us aware of potential sexism in the Western World. However do we actually know what gender pay gap actually is? Are we drawing the correct conclusions? I am joined by Damini who is an expert in this field. ****I APOLOGISE FOR THE SOUND QUALITY! I HAVE TRIED TO GET IT FIXED! FIRST TIME IN THE STUDIO & I MESSED UP! FORGIVE ME IT'S A GREAT PODCAST **** > What is the gender pay gap and how is it measured? > How does it compare from the public sector & private sector? > What is equal pay & why is this more important metric? > How is equal pay measured? > What to do if you have an equal pay issue? > The causes for gender pay & equal pay gaps? > Causation vs Correlation > The role society plays in pay Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: @KnownAsDamz - Damini BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_S
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036: #DISUNOMICS - MONEY, MARRIAGE & WEDDINGS
26/11/2017 Duration: 22minWEDDINGS ARE EVERYWHERE! We love weddings, we love love & we love money. How do we afford and balance all these things? I take a quick look at the numbers behind the fancy long dresses & engagement announcements. > How many people are married or cohabiting? > How expensive are weddings in London compared to the UK? > What makes weddings so expensive? > How much do we spend on engagement rings? > Married women salary vs Single women salary > Marriage & inheritance tax Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_Sol - Twitter www.youtube.com/BolaSol @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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035: #DISUNOMICS - #INTERNATIONALMENSDAY: WE ARE GOING TO START A DIALOGUE
19/11/2017 Duration: 47min#InternationalMensDay is an opportunity for us to start a POSITIVE & PRODUCTIVE dialogue on the inequities men also face in society. The recent surge in social justice has helped given voice to those who previously were unheard. However somehow there are some inequities faced by men which I believe are swept under the carpet. > Working hours > Homelessness > Paternity pay and SPL > Dangerous jobs & work place deaths > Mental health & suicide > Life expectancy > Higher education > GCSE & A-Level > Disproportionate punishment in courts > Homcides > Robberies vs Theft from person > Threat from strangers > Normalisation of violence > How men are valued in society compared to women > Decision making from men Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: BOLA SOL SHOW @Bola_Sol - Twitter www.youtube.com/BolaSol @Adzvice - Twitter www.adzvice.com @RefinedCurrency - T
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034: #DISUNOMICS - TAX HAVENS: WHY RICH PEOPLE & BUSINESSES LOVE THEM
13/11/2017 Duration: 18minThe Queen (who doesn't have to pay tax btw) & Lewis Hamilton have recently been caught in tax evasion scandal. Information was leaked with portions of their finances being held in tax havens. This podcast discusses how tax havens work. > What is a tax haven? > How do they work? > What are trusts & trustees? > Where can you find tax havens? > Is it illegal to have money offshore? > Who are the winners & losers with regards to tax havens? > Tax evasion vs Tax avoidance Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS - @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS - @DISUNOMICS Shout outs: @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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033: #DISUNOMICS - INTEREST RATES
05/11/2017 Duration: 15minOn Thursday 2nd November 2017 the Bank of England announced the first interest rate increase in over a decade. Interest rates have a huge impact on the financial decisions of individuals, families, businesses and governments. > What are interest rates? > What are the varying types of interest rates? > What and who are the Bank of England? > Who are the MPC & what is their function? > How does the rate hike impact us? > What is price elasticity of demand? Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/D1SUNOMICS @D1SUNOMICS IG: www.instagram.com/DISUNOMICS @DISUNOMICS FaceBook: www.facebook.com/DISUNOMICS Shout outs: @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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032: #DISUNOMICS - HOW DIFFERENT LEVELS OF COMPETITION AFFECTS BUSINESSES & CONSUMERS
29/10/2017 Duration: 22minIn today's world we have thousands of industries who provides millions upon millions of products. Different industries however do have differing levels of competition. > What are barriers of entry & exit? > What is price elasticity of demand? > What is perfect competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? > What is monopolistic competition & how does it impact consumers & businesses? > What is a monopoly & how can it be bad for consumers? > Examples of these different kind of industries > Duopolies & oligopolies Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Shout outs: @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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031: #DISUNOMICS - THE PEAKONOMICS OF THE UK'S LOCAL ECONOMIES
22/10/2017 Duration: 20minWe often hear about how our economy is doing at a whole but not enough about specific regions in the UK. There isn't the same money available for members of the labour market in the North East compared to London! What is being done about this issue? > Why the population changes has impacted jobs in certain regions > How skilled are we per region? > The impacts of immigration > The link between productivity & pay > What the government have & have not done > What is causing the discrepancies per region? > How we can fix it Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Shout outs: @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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030: #DISUNOMICS - HOW TO FINESSE THE FINANCIAL MARKETS?
08/10/2017 Duration: 23minThe financial market is a place were millions & billions exchange hands every day. As with every market place there are shortcuts that some people take to make extra bucks! I explain how money is made in the financial market & the darker side of things. > How money is made in the financial markets > Why traders skirt on the edge of the rules > What is allowed and not allowed in the markets > How traders manipulate the market > Examples of maniupulation Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Shout outs: @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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029: #DISUNOMICS - £R - IS EVERYTHING RELEVANT WHEN IT COMES TO DATING? W/KUNMI DANIEL
24/09/2017 Duration: 36minA much more light hearted fun podcast this week! There has been an age old debate on what individuals should or should not consider during the dating decision making process. I make the argument that absolutely everything is relevant information (£R) & Kunmi naturally disagrees! >Why everything about a person is relevant information >How different people weight different variables differently >Can human beings rationalise dating decisions and be more efficient >The consequences of both stances Any questions, comments or enquiries? hello@disunomics.com www.DISUNOMICS.com Shout outs: @KDanielBooks - Twitter PHASES - www.amazon.co.uk/Phases-Short-Mis…502046866&sr=8-1 … www.waterstones.com/book/phases/k-d…l/9780995771628 @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. V
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028: #DISUNOMICS - THE ECONOMICS OF MAKE UP W/KUNMI DANIEL
17/09/2017 Duration: 31minAs humans we have become obsessed with our exterior. We want to look as good as possible! From healthy eating to going to the gym to contour (thats what its called right??!) I've always been fascinated with the concept of make up & the economics that surrounds it >How many people are using make up? >How society has changed? >The impact of social media on how we view ourselves >The change in make up usage >How much money does the make up industry generate? >Will the make up bubble ever burst? Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomics.com Shout outs: @KDanielBooks - Twitter PHASES - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phases-Short-Miss-K-Daniel/dp/0995771626/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1502046866&sr=8-1 … https://www.waterstones.com/book/phases/k-daniel/9780995771628 Anniedrea - IG https://www.youtube.com/user/AnnieDreaXO- YouTube Zeenaxena - IG http://www.zeenaxena.com/ @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gm
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027: #DISUNOMICS - THE JOBS MARKET PART 3 W/MINA D & BOLA SOL - CVs & INTERVIEWS
10/09/2017 Duration: 52minMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about how to construct your CV, interview etiquette & more ! >What should I include on my CV? >How many pages should my CV be? >How to format my CV? >How to dress for an interview? >What questions to ask during & after an interview? >Different types of interviews >How to answer competency based questions? Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomics.com Shout outs: @Bola_Sol - Twitter @MinaDTweets - Twitter @RefinedCurrency - Twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Vis
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026: #DISUNOMICS - THE JOBS MARKET PART 2 W/MINA D - NEGOTIATING SALARY, PAY RISES & PROMOTIONS
03/09/2017 Duration: 22minMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. This week we follow up with talks about approaching negotiations in the correct manner! >When should I ask for a pay rise? >How do I conduct myself in asking for a pay rise? >How to ask for a promotion? >How to negotiate salary? >How to find out my worth in the market Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomics.com Shout outs: @MinaDTweets - Twitter @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! @refinedcurrency - twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk To change the way you think about money! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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025: #DISUNOMICS - HOW TO NAVIGATE THE JOBS MARKET W/MINA D & BOLA SOL
28/08/2017 Duration: 38minMany of us will spend a significant proportion of our careers navigating through the jobs market. From applying for our first job to looking for that breakthrough promotion. Join us as we discuss the ins and outs of the jobs market & recruitment in general! >What to tell & not to tell recruiters? >How to spot a bad recruiter & a good one? >Questions to ask when you are looking for work? >CV & application tips >How to deal with sexism, micro-aggressions in the work place Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomics.com Shout outs: @MinaDTweets - Twitter @Bola_Sol - Twitter @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn - Soundcloud thecnvrstn@gmail.com @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! @refinedcurrency - twitter www.refinedcurrency.co.uk To change the way you think about money! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Vi
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024: #DISUNOMICS - THE #BREXIT PROCESS: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
20/08/2017 Duration: 20minOn June 23rd 2016 the UK people narrowly voted to leave the EU but where are we now? By March 2019 the U.K need to strike a deal with the EU to navigate Brexit effectively. However what is the process in between? >What has happened so far? >What is scheduled to happen? >What do the UK want? >What does the EU want? >What do different EU nations want? Any questions, comments or equiries? hello@disunomics.com Shout outs: @Th3Conversation - Twitter @thecnvrstn @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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023: #DISUNOMICS - THE FINANCIAL CRISIS: A DECADE ON
13/08/2017 Duration: 20minA decade a go a series of events sent the world into a frenzy! The financial crisis & credit crunch has changed the society we live in today. it is imperative that we know why & how it happened >What was the world economy like before the crisis? >What were the catalysts? >Who were the biggest losers? Shout outs: @Th3Conversation - Twitter https://soundcloud.com/thecnvrstn @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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022: #DISUNOMICS - FOOTBALL X GENDER PAY GAP
06/08/2017 Duration: 13minHow can Wayne Rooney get paid £300k a week & women footballers aren't making £50k in a year? Well it's due to a cheeky bit of demand & supply! >What is the payment structure for women's footballers in the UK? >How do football clubs make money? >How the men's game makes astronomically more money >Why did debate is completely disingenuous Shout outs: @demoballingPB - Twitter @Demoballing - IG www.demo-balling.com learn how to trade the forex markets! My podcasts are mastered by the excellent Complex Studios. For more information check them out! www.thecomplexstudio.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices