…or: What Two Blokes, a Cat, and Some Existential Banter Taught Us About Reality
In this accidentally profound episode of the Qrious Threads Podcast, Clive and Dominic do what they do best: meander, muse, and somehow make your soul sit up straighter.
Nominally, the episode is about reality, how we accept it, dodge it, co-create it, and occasionally try to tidy it up like a forgotten sock behind the sofa.
Inspired by Peter Crone’s philosophy of “dealing with what is,” they wrestle with the messy beauty of just being OK with things like:
A German hitchhiker named Fitty invading a stranger’s fridge
Standing waves as the secret structure of matter
Tony Robbins-level self-hyping in the mirror (without the dental floss)
The importance of brushing your teeth like it’s your first time
And yes, the quiet genius of cats who don’t worry about pensions
Between discussions of AI consciousness, street wisdom from the homeless, and the haunting calm of the poem Desiderata, Clive and Dom weave together something surprisingly cohesive: a philosophy of aliveness that doesn’t need fixing, selling, or optimising.
What We Were Banging On About (That You Might Want to Hear):
You are not your bank balance, your algorithm, or your overdue washing-up.
You’re a field of standing waves (or something equally mystical) with the power to raise your own vibration—by singing, helping someone, or just tidying your bloody kitchen.Reality isn’t fixed. It’s curated.
And often badly. So why not co-edit it more consciously?We’re more connected than we dare to admit.
From the cats to the cosmos to the bloke ranting in the street, we’re all resonating together, and some vibrations just need a bit of tuning.The Daily Grind is optional.
You can jump off the retirement hamster wheel and start living like the holiday starts now. Just maybe don’t wait till you’re 69 to dance under moonlight.
Unexpected Takeaways That Might Change Your Life (Or At Least Your Evening):
The brush is holy – Your toothbrush, that is. Treat it like a massage. Feel the gum. Be there.
Do the good thing now – Not later. Later is a lie.
Refuse fear’s RSVP – Most of our fear is fabricated by media, tradition, and our inner critics. Decline the invite.
Create micro-ripples of energy – Give a smile. Write a poem. Help someone without posting about it.
Reality is a playlist – And you get to choose the track.
Final Thoughtbomb:
This episode isn’t about solving anything. It’s about unfolding. Like an old poem, a sunrise, or a philosophical sandwich stolen from someone else’s fridge. The revolution is subtle, local, slow, sometimes feline. But it’s happening.
And if you’re reading this, you’re already part of it.
