Scatter Yarn Podcast

Should your time off be productive, or should you give yourself permission to do absolutely nothing? Dr. Toves and Dr. Morris debate productivity guilt, burnout, self-improvement and whether working during time off helps or prevents genuine rest. From family time and reading novels to remote work and learning new skills, discover why the best way to recharge looks different for everyone.

What counts as rude in 2026? Dr. Toves and Dr. Morris debate the new rules of manners, etiquette and everyday behaviour.

A flag is just a flag… isn’t it? Dr. Toves and Dr. Morris question how patriotism, politics and personal experience can change what we see.

From five-star reviews to TikTok takes, Dr. Toves and Dr. Morris ask whether we’re making our own choices—or simply borrowing the internet’s opinions.

When did 'Rest' Become Lazy? Has being busy become a status symbol? We discuss the pressure to keep going and what real rest actually looks like.

We unpack why losing a close friend can be just as painful as losing a partner, and why we rarely talk about it.

Is generosity free, or does it quietly create obligation? Dr. Toves and Nelson debate solids, favours, and whether helping others creates obligation or should simply be paid forward. #ScatterYarnPodcast

A pastor tattoos “John 3:16” — is it a sin, and in chasing soft life, should we have stuck to farming? Scatter Yarn Podcast.
 

In this lively discussion, the hosts discuss a hot topic: is AI making us lazy? From professional to domestic uses, the hosts debate whether AI is enhancing our lives or breeding laziness.

A 68-year-old American woman and a 25-year-old Nigerian musician, a Ghanaian man refusing to pay child support and instead resorting to traditional rituals. we debate age-gap relationships, cultural relativism, and personal experiences from Southeast Asia and beyond. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking episode!