

Critical Edge
Lukas Seifert and Oliver Walsh
Critical Edge stands for pushing ideas to the limit, and pushing our guests to those limits too. We feel that too many platforms host brilliant individuals, but don’t end up asking the questions that really matter. This is a platform for debate, a disruptive media channel, which discusses perspectives too often unexplored.Get ready for a new communal project. Ideas are sharper at the edge.
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Jul 15, 2023 • 1h
LOAF S. 3 Ep. 1 - Peter Singer
We’re starting off this season with a banger. For Season 3 Episode 1, we are incredibly lucky to have Dr Peter Singer. Dr Singer is a renowned academic philosopher and the Ira W Decamp professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He is considered the father of the animal liberation and effective altruism movements, and has written numerous best-selling books such as “The Life You Can Save” and “Animal Liberation”.In this episode, we discuss Dr Singer’s new book “Animal Liberation Now”, his favourite type of bread, freedom of speech, the progress of the vegan movement, his meta-ethical position, thought experiments such as the Experience Machine, the ethics of abortion, and even more.

Jun 17, 2023 • 14min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 8 - "FINALE"
This week, the LOAFers sadly say goodbye to season 2 of the LOAF podcast, talking about the season's favourite moments and the many exciting plans ahead.

Jun 10, 2023 • 21min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 7 - "ANDREW JENNINGS"
This week the LOAFers interview world-renowned retailer Andrew Jennings (OBE). He held top executive positions in major retail companies such as Harrods and German retail giant Karstadt. The LOAFers ask the business guru about the retail industry, business psychology and the digital world. Join us every Saturday at 4pm!

Jun 3, 2023 • 42min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 6 - "MIC THE VEGAN"
In this episode, our esteemed LOAFers interview MictheVegan - a popular science writer and vegan on youtube - at the behest of the other, much less famous vegan on the podcast. We (attempt to) address topics such as notable vegan stereotypes, destigmatising veganism, the health benefits of veganism to even mussels (thanks to Lukas). Join us every Saturday at 4pm!

May 27, 2023 • 32min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 5 - "A.E. STALLINGS"
This week the loafers interview award-winning New Formalist poet and essayist A. E. Stallings on her poetry (of course!), her journey (from Oxford) and her appreciation of the Classics. Join us every Saturday at 4pm!

May 20, 2023 • 36min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 4 - "JONATHAN TOWNSEND"
This week the LOAFers interview the CEO of the Prince's Trust Jonathan Townsend talking about his business journey, the role of the Prince's Trust and how the trust supports young disadvantaged people today especially during and after Covid. Join us every Saturday at 4pm!

May 13, 2023 • 40min
LOAF S. 2 EP. 3 - "MOYA GREENE"
This week the Loafers talk to ex-CEO of the Royal Mail Dame Moya Greene. She was CEO of the Royal Mail where she oversaw privatisation; she also worked as CEO of Canda Post, where she trebled profits. Listen to four Oxford Students interview one of the formerly most powerful woman in Britain! Join us every Saturday 4pm!

Apr 29, 2023 • 1h 8min
LOAF S.2 EP. 1 - "GABE HOWARD"
This week the LOAFers interview mental health expert Gabe Howard. Gabe is an award-winning podcaster, author and speaker who lives with bipolar. This episode touches on topics of the difference between mental illness and mental health, the dangers of bipolar and the stigmatization of such disorders. Join us every Saturday 4pm!

Apr 22, 2023 • 19min
LOAF S.2 EP.0 - "WELCOME BACK"
This week the loafers quickly recap their vac, an 'eventful' trip to Italy and introduce their packed termcard for the next 8 weeks...

Mar 12, 2023 • 42min
LOAF EP. 7 - "VARSITY BOXING"
In this final episode of Season 1 of the LOAF Podcast, the LOAFers (and Faris trying to recover from his sore throat) talk about all things boxing (and martial arts) in anticipation of Oxford vs. Cambridge Varsity Boxing. We interview three Oxford Blues boxers, George Garner, Roberto LaCourt and Ade Olugboji about their mentalities on and off the ring. Come listen to us next term on Oxide Radio every Saturday at 4 pm!


