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The Alien Spaceship is a talkshow podcast by Emmy Hikins and Trevor Gear both seasoned Singers and songwriters respectively. The talkshow podcast is an alternative to a stand-up comedy, no...
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The Alien Spaceship is a talkshow podcast by Emmy Hikins and Trevor Gear both seasoned Singers and songwriters respectively. The talkshow podcast is an alternative to a stand-up comedy, no topic is off limits. Conversations range from everyday idiosyncrasy to anything silly and informative or educative in a lighthearted fun and entertaining.
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9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
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9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
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9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
The Alien Spaceship is also available in Visual Format on youtube and tiktok and in audio on all major online podcast market like Spotify, Audible/ Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Deezer, iHeartRadio, Castbox, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, JioSaavn, Spreaker and links on all Social major media platforms.
Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
The Alien Spaceship is brought to you by deepstuff radio of deepstuff records ltd
Transcribed
9 SEP 2026 · This is the Season 126 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Sanity and Normality Concepts
Emmy and Kimberley discussed the concepts of sanity and normality, exploring how difficult it is to define these terms and how people exist on a spectrum rather than having clear definitions. They shared personal experiences about how their own mental states change over time and how difficult it is to maintain consistent thoughts and decisions. The conversation began to touch on a famous psychological experiment by David Rosenhan titled "On Being Sane in Insane Places" conducted in 1973, though the transcript ended before they could fully discuss the experiment's details.
Mental Health Care Evolution
Emmy and Kimberley discussed a mental health experiment conducted by David Rosenhan where participants feigned mental illness to enter psychiatric institutions. They explored how the experiment highlighted challenges in diagnosing mental illness and the subsequent changes in mental health care, including the transition from institutional care to community-based support through "Care in the Community" program. The discussion also touched on the difficulties in diagnosing mental illness compared to physical conditions and the evolution of mental health facilities over the past few decades.
Mental Health Diagnosis Challenges
Kimberley and Emmy discussed the challenges of diagnosing and understanding mental illness, drawing from personal anecdotes and research. They explored how individuals might feign madness, the complexities of diagnosing intermittent mental health issues, and the ethical implications of misdiagnosis, including cases where individuals might adopt behaviors similar to those around them. The conversation also touched on the limitations of the healthcare system and the difficulty of determining genuine mental illness versus fabrication, particularly in legal contexts.
Mental Health Crisis Experience
Kimberley shared a personal story about her sister Sue, who experienced a mental health crisis involving aggression and was later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She described visiting Sue in a mental health hospital and noted how difficult it is for doctors and psychiatrists to judge someone's mental state, especially during periods of loneliness or depression. The conversation concluded with Kimberley reflecting on the spectrum of human emotions and the importance of finding balance between structured life and allowing for moments of unstructured expression.
Habits and Personal Organization
Emmy shared a personal story about his former girlfriend Angela who deliberately left some items untidy after cleaning his house, which helped Emmy recognize a habit he had of disarranging things after organization. Kimberley discussed how habits can be both beneficial and problematic, noting they can serve as either good servants or become masters. The conversation ended with technical difficulties regarding audio quality, which were resolved by Kimberley using headphones connected to the laptop.
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Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
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26 AUG 2026 · This is the Season 124 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Trevor and Emmy hosted their weekly podcast, "The Alien Spaceship," discussing the life and work of author Nora Vincent. They focused on her 2006 book "Self-Made Man," where she disguised herself as a man for 18 months to explore male spaces, and her subsequent mental health struggles detailed in her 2008 book "Voluntary Madness." The conversation delved into whether Vincent's mental health issues were pre-existing or a result of her experiment, and they questioned the relevance of the male spaces she chose to visit, like strip clubs and monasteries. Trevor and Emmy shared their perspectives on gender roles, equality, and the challenges faced by both men and women, with Trevor expressing that he feels fortunate and settled in his life. They concluded by expressing interest in reading Vincent's books to better understand her intentions and experiences.
Norah Vincent
Emmy and Trevor discussed author Nora Vincent, who is known for her 2006 book "Self-Made Man" where she disguised herself as a man for 18 months, visiting male spaces and later suffering a mental breakdown. Emmy explained that Vincent also wrote about mental health struggles in her 2008 book "Voluntary Madness." The discussion ended with Emmy questioning whether Vincent had a mental illness before starting the project.
Books on Gender Identity Debate
Emmy and Trevor discussed a woman who wrote two books about her experiences living as a man, including "Self-Made Man" in 2006 and "Voluntary Madness" in 2008, which described her mental health struggles and institutionalization. The woman died by assisted suicide in Switzerland in 2022 at age 53. They debated the purpose of her first book, with Trevor suggesting it might challenge the notion that it's a "man's world" by highlighting the difficulties men face, while Emmy initially thought she was arguing that being a man is easier than being a woman.
Gender Perspectives and Social Dynamics
Trevor discussed the unique perspectives and experiences of men and women, emphasizing that no one can fully understand life from another person's perspective. He reflected on historical gender inequalities and noted that while progress has been made toward equality, some uncertainty remains for men regarding appropriate social behaviors. Trevor concluded that courtesy and respect should be maintained regardless of these changes, as they create a better environment for everyone.
Norah Vincent's Gender Experience Book
Trevor and Emmy discussed Nora Vincent's book about experiencing life as a man, questioning the relevance of some examples she used like strip clubs, monasteries, and bowling leagues to represent modern male spaces. They debated whether Vincent's observations accurately reflected current male attitudes toward women, with Trevor suggesting that misogyny may have been more prevalent when the book was written in 2006. Both participants expressed interest in reading the book to better understand Vincent's motivations and findings.
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Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
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4 AUG 2026 · This is the Season 121 of The Alien Spaceship with dRem TGI (Emmy Hikins) and Trevor Gear on Deepstuff TV and Deepstuff Radio of Deepstuff records. All Episodes conducted by Legendary Singer-Songwriter and Musician Trevor Gear and TV and Radio presenter Emmy Hikins (dRem TGI) and also a Singer-Songwriter and a music producer of Deepstuff records LTD.Â
This is a Comedy Talkshow and a Podcast  Â
In this season of The Alien Spaceship Podcast we discuss:
Summary Of This Episode
Trevor and Emmy conducted their weekly podcast "The Alien Spaceship" using an unprepared, extemporary approach where Trevor presented three random discussion topics for Emmy to choose from. Emmy selected John Lennon's song "Imagine" as their main topic, and they discussed the song's aspirations for a world without conflict, religion, countries, and possessions. They analyzed whether these ideals were practical, with Emmy suggesting that while the concepts were 90% correct, removing religion entirely might not be achievable due to its fundamental human need for belief systems. The conversation also touched on AI's increasing presence in music and other creative fields, with both hosts expressing concerns about credit attribution and regulation of AI-generated content.
Trevor and Emmy began their weekly podcast "The Alien Spaceship" with an unscripted approach,
discussing the topic of name changes in entertainment, particularly focusing on actors who adopt pseudonyms before gaining fame. Emmy referenced the Bible story of Abraham and Sarai as an example of name changes and questioned whether this practice contributes to success. The conversation was briefly interrupted by technical issues with both participants appearing in slow motion before resolving.
Name Changes and Social Policy
Trevor and Emmy discussed the practice of people changing their names, with Trevor providing examples like David Bowie and David Jason, and Emmy mentioning biblical figures like Abraham and Saul. Emmy then shared a quote from El Salvador President Nayib Bukele about incarcerating thousands but liberating millions, which she attributed to the country becoming one of the most peaceful in South America following the imprisonment of gang members sent from the United States. Crime, Rehabilitation, and
AI Music
Trevor and Emmy discussed the role of imprisonment in society, with Trevor noting that while locking up the most prolific offenders could reduce crime, there needs to be a balance between punishment and rehabilitation. Trevor then offered Emmy three discussion topics and she chose to discuss John Lennon's wisdom and wit. The conversation concluded with Trevor sharing an example of AI completing Beethoven's 10th Symphony and creating music under the alias "Mary of Gold" on platforms like TikTok and Spotify.
AI in Music Regulation Debate
Trevor discussed the growing presence of AI in music, highlighting concerns about AI-generated songs being eligible for awards like Grammys and the need for regulation. He shared an example of AI songs winning a local radio competition, which upset the station organizers. Emmy responded by sharing a historical example of a gorilla taking wildlife photographs, which led to a debate about photo credits, suggesting that similar issues around AI-generated content might require careful consideration of ownership and attribution.
AI Credit and Lennon's Vision
Emmy and Trevor discussed credit attribution in AI-generated content, with Emmy explaining that current systems don't have clear answers about who deserves credit when AI modifies existing work. They then analyzed John Lennon's song "Imagine," examining whether a world without conflicts, countries, or possessions could be practical. Emmy suggested that while Lennon's aspirations were noble, implementing them would face significant challenges due to human nature and the need for decision-making authority. The conversation concluded with Trevor praising Emmy's performance in handling an impromptu discussion segment.
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Music:
"I love Cappuccino" by Trevor Gear
            and
"Love, Joy and Heartbreak" by Drem TGI Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-alien-spaceship--6109261/support.
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The Alien Spaceship is a talkshow podcast by Emmy Hikins and Trevor Gear both seasoned Singers and songwriters respectively. The talkshow podcast is an alternative to a stand-up comedy, no...
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The Alien Spaceship is a talkshow podcast by Emmy Hikins and Trevor Gear both seasoned Singers and songwriters respectively. The talkshow podcast is an alternative to a stand-up comedy, no topic is off limits. Conversations range from everyday idiosyncrasy to anything silly and informative or educative in a lighthearted fun and entertaining.
The show is a family show in all respects in that you can listen even with your five year old child in the back seat driving about or doing the daily house chores or even at work.
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The show is a family show in all respects in that you can listen even with your five year old child in the back seat driving about or doing the daily house chores or even at work.
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| Author | Drem TGI |
| Organization | Drem TGI |
| Categories | Comedy , Comedy Interviews , Improv |
| Website | - |
| dremtgi@gmail.com |
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