Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSaffron Scandals and the Battle for Thai Buddhism
Season 1 Episode 355
For generations, Buddhist monks in Thailand have been seen as symbols of discipline, humility, and moral authority. But a wave of recent scandals is …
15 hours ago
The Animated Era: Why Cartoons Are Conquering the Box Office
Season 1 Episode 354
For years, animated films were seen as light entertainment—stories made for children, confined to a narrow corner of the box office. But today, they …
15 hours ago
The Hyacinth Fellowship: Life After an Accidental Killing
Season 1 Episode 353
Every year, ordinary moments on the road turn into irreversible tragedies—accidents that leave one person dead and another forced to live with the we…
16 hours ago
The High Price of Public Childhood
Season 1 Episode 352
Before they can speak, some children are already building audiences—millions of followers watching their first steps, birthdays, and even their most …
2 days, 23 hours ago
American Luxury and the New Fashion World Order
Season 1 Episode 351
For decades, the language of luxury has been spoken with a European accent—heritage maisons, old-world craftsmanship, and sky-high price tags setting…
2 days, 23 hours ago
The Virtual Buffet: Modeling a Greener Breakfast Table
Season 1 Episode 350
At hotel breakfast buffets around the world, abundance is part of the appeal—overflowing trays, endless options, and the quiet expectation to take mo…
2 days, 23 hours ago
China's Appetite and the Law of Economic Development
Season 1 Episode 349
What can food spending reveal about the health of an entire economy? In this episode, we dive into the puzzling case of the Engel coefficient in Chin…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Pokémania Unbound: The Global Reign of the Pocket Monster
Season 1 Episode 348
Nearly three decades after its debut, Pokémon has grown from a simple game about collecting creatures into the most profitable media franchise in the…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Star Power vs. Storytelling: The Golden Globes' New Podcast Prize
Season 1 Episode 347
The Golden Globes are stepping into the podcast world with a brand-new Best Podcast category for the 2026 awards—but is this recognition a win for th…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Paradox of Promotion and the Peter Principle
Season 1 Episode 346
Why do so many capable employees falter after getting promoted? The answer may lie in the Peter Principle, which suggests that people are often eleva…
1 month, 3 weeks ago