Jan 28 2026 | 00:36:33
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Podcast Episode 89 - Who Picks the Winners? A Sorta Sophisticated Guide to the Grammys
Jan 28 2026 • 00:36:33
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the Grammys - not as a glamorous awards show, but as one of the last institutions still trying to define musical t...
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Episode 088 - White Tablecloth Anxiety: A Beginner’s Guide to Fine Dining
Jan 21 2026 • 00:42:19
Highlights of this episode include unpacking why fine dining isn’t really about the food — it’s about intention, restraint, and a carefully choreograp...
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Episode 087 - Ancient Vices, Modern Problems: The Seven Deadly Sins Explained
Jan 14 2026 • 00:35:36
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting the Seven Deadly Sins — not as fire-and-brimstone warnings, but as the original personality flaws that refuse to ...
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Episode 086 - Sky on Fire: Why the Northern Lights Are Having Their Best Year Ever
Jan 08 2026 • 00:36:34
Highlights of this episode include unpacking why the Northern Lights are having their best year in decades - a cosmic glow-up fueled by an overachievi...
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Episode 085 - History’s Greatest Hangover: When America Tried to Stop Drinking
Dec 24 2025 • 00:40:19
Highlights of this episode include uncorking the unbelievable story of how America tried to ban alcohol…and somehow wound up drinking even more. From ...
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Episode 084 - The 80's: The Decade That Just Won't Die
Dec 18 2025 • 00:39:33
In this episode, we dive into the decade that just won’t die: the 80s. From blockbuster movies to synth-heavy music, neon fashion, mall culture, and t...
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Episode 083 - Jane Austen at 250: The Life, the Legend, the Lasting Obsession
Dec 10 2025 • 00:39:59
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, insight, and quiet boldness of Jane Austen — the clergyman’s daughter who transformed English ...
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Episode 082 - Still Tapping at 100: The Joyful Genius of Dick Van Dyke
Dec 03 2025 • 00:45:51
Highlights of this episode include celebrating the wit, warmth, and unstoppable energy of Dick Van Dyke — the song-and-dance man who’s been making us ...
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Episode 081 - The Chemistry of Cozy: Why We Crave Comfort
Nov 29 2025 • 00:43:48
In this episode, we explore the chemistry behind cozy and why we humans crave comfort. From fuzzy socks to binge-worthy shows, our brains are wired to...
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Episode 080 - The Silk Road: Where the World First Went Viral
Nov 19 2025 • 00:41:53
In today’s episode, we’re traveling back to the crossroads of civilization - the Silk Road - where gold, gods, and gossip all traded hands. This wasn’...