Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Fallacy of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
Season 1 Episode 99
“Bring your whole self to work”—it’s the slogan plastered across modern offices, onboarding decks, and HR campaigns. But what if the idea doesn’t act…
7 months ago
Corporate Psychedelics: Therapy, Retreats, and Risk
Season 1 Episode 98
Psychedelics have left the counterculture—and entered the boardroom. In this episode, we explore why a growing number of companies are embracing subs…
7 months ago
High Fashion's Embrace of the Backpack
Season 1 Episode 97
How did the humble backpack—once the domain of hikers, students, and schoolyard scuffs — become a bona fide fashion statement? In this episode, we tr…
7 months ago
China's Dragon Diplomacy: Rebranding as Loong
Season 1 Episode 96
China is trying to tame the dragon—linguistically. In this episode, we explore why Chinese state media has begun replacing the English word dragon wi…
7 months ago
Sado Island: Japan's Living Noh Theatre Tradition
Season 1 Episode 95
On Japan’s Sado Island, an ancient art form isn’t just preserved—it’s lived. In this episode, we journey into the world of Noh drama, where ghost sto…
7 months ago
The Strategic Utility of Linguistic Redundancy
Season 1 Episode 94
We’re told to “omit needless words”… but what if some of those words aren’t so needless after all? In this episode, we explore the surprising power o…
7 months ago
The Dark Pact of Athletic Glory and Suffering
Season 1 Episode 93
We cheer their triumphs—but we rarely see the toll. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the painful paradox at the heart of elite sport: the…
7 months ago
Hong Kong Taxis: Crisis, Competition, and Courtesy Campaigns
Season 1 Episode 92
Hong Kong wants its tourists back—but first, it has to fix its taxis. In this episode, we unpack the city’s sweeping effort to repair its battered ho…
7 months ago
The Viral Rise of the Pickle Sensation
Season 1 Episode 91
Pickles are no longer just a sidekick—they’re the main event. In this episode, we dive into the internet-fueled rise of the humble cucumber, now a fu…
7 months ago
Thailand's Spiritual Architecture: Placating the Spirits of Bangkok
Season 1 Episode 90
In Bangkok, skyscrapers rise, traffic roars, and yet—everywhere you look—spirits still rule the land. In this episode, we step into Thailand’s vibran…
7 months ago