Best Webby Walks Podcasts (2025)

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The Street Vendor Who Sleeps In His Van To Protect His Turf 25:22

6h ago25:22

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Dan Rossi sells hot dogs in the most coveted spot for a street vendor in all of New York City – outside the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He’s been in this location for nearly twenty years, and he’s spent much of that time fighting politicians, public health officials, the NYPD, the Met, and other vendors to hold on to his precious location. In recen…

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New Bipolar Diagnosis? All the Basics Unlocked (Part 1 of 2) 41:36

7h ago41:36

41:36

Imagine hearing, “You have bipolar disorder,” and feeling the ground drop out from under you. That moment of shock and confusion is the very reason we made this episode. Join Gabe Howard (lived experience) and Dr. Nicole Washington (board certified psychiatrist) as they transform that initial overwhelm into a powerful first step. In this episode, y…

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This Butcher Wants You To Eat Less Meat (Reheat) 28:37

3d ago28:37

28:37

How the (part veggie) sausage gets made...Cara Nicoletti comes from a long line of butchers, but her grandfather didn’t want her to follow in his footsteps. It’s physical work, it requires long hours, the pay isn’t great, and the path is even tougher for women. Cara went against her grandfather’s wishes anyway and became a butcher — but she hasn’t …

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155: we had another baby lol (w/ Sarah Bonsignore) 1:06:06

5d ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Sarah Bonsignore joins the show to take stunning calls, and also tell everyone about our brand new baby. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PerfectPodYT Watch Miles' Main Channel Videos: https://bit.ly/MilesbonYT Follow On Insta To …

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How Jessica B. Harris Redefined American Food 32:45

7d ago32:45

32:45

Over more than fifty years and 16 books, Dr. Jessica B. Harris has uncovered the ways that West African food, and African American people, have fundamentally shaped American cuisine. Her seminal 2011 book, High on the Hog, brought the connection between African and American food into the culinary conversation, and led to the 2021 Netflix series of …

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Episode 68: The Beastie Boys’ “Check Your Head” (1992) part one 1:32:32

9d ago1:32:32

1:32:32

The Accelerated Culture team dives into 1992 with an album so ambitious, so varied, so way out, that it’ll take two episodes to do it justice: The Beastie Boys’ “Check Your Head.” After topping the charts with their debut LP and blowing minds with their sophomore effort, Mike D, MCA, and Ad-Rock spent three years returning to their punk rock roots,…

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The Hidden History of Regional Burgers (Reheat) 32:25

10d ago32:25

32:25

Welcome to our summer cookout spectacular episode! We talk with renowned burger historian George Motz about the history of the hamburger, and about the wide range of regional burgers across the country, many of which are unknown outside their areas. Then we get an incredible burger recipe from Chef Jehangir Mehta, inspired by Indian street food, th…

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154: a snack thief is bankrupting my office (w/ Josh Sharp) 57:43

12d ago57:43

57:43

Josh Sharp joins the show to take stunning calls from callers about paying your petty mom back, dealing with a high stakes snacking coworker, and conquering wasps. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PerfectPodYT Watch Miles' Main Ch…

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Why A Famous Chef Asked A Critic To Leave His Restaurant 36:29

14d ago36:29

36:29

Chefs tend to have a love-hate relationship with restaurant critics, who have the power to make or break them. Critics try to enter restaurants undetected, while chefs try to spot them, then ensure a flawless experience and a good review. This week, we have a story about one critic’s very unusual encounter with a famous chef, and the bombshell arti…

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Breaking Stigma in Women’s Mental Health with Kit Wallis 46:20

15d ago46:20

46:20

In this female-centric episode, board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington welcomes mental health advocate Kit Wallis, who lives with schizoaffective disorder, for a fearless “girl power” takeover. Kit shares raw stories of being dismissed, sexualized, and romanticized simply for being a woman with a serious mental health diagnosis — and ho…

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How To Export Coffee In A War (Pt 2) (Reheat) 28:38

17d ago28:38

28:38

As civil war erupted in Yemen, Mokhtar Alkhanshali found himself imprisoned, with $5,000 stuffed in his underwear and his coffee samples confiscated. To get those samples to the biggest specialty coffee expo in North America, he’d have to survive more than one near-death experience. Would his coffee be worth the risk? This is the second half of our…

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153: I'm in love with my sperm donor (w/ Saracha) 1:05:58

19d ago1:05:58

1:05:58

Saracha joins the show to take stunning calls from iconic callers about crushing on your roommate, crushing on your sperm donor, and keeping art from exes. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PerfectPodYT Watch Miles' Main Channel Vi…

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A Battle Over The Secret Of Nooks And Crannies 35:27

21d ago35:27

35:27

Thomas’ English Muffins are so famous for their nooks and crannies that the recipe that produces those iconic features is a closely guarded trade secret. Only a select group of people know it, and as you’ll hear in this week’s show, when one of those people took a job at a competitor, all hell broke loose. This story comes from our friends at Revis…

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Episode 67: The Ocean Blue’s “Cerulean” (1991) with special guests David Schelzel & Peter Anderson 1:41:06

23d ago1:41:06

1:41:06

Set a course for The Ocean Blue: Laurie and Scott Free interview singer/guitarist/songwriter David Schelzel & drummer Peter Anderson, and explore the band’s sophomore effort, “Cerulean.” It’s the final album deep-dive of 1991, and it be well worth the wait. Yarr. ******************** SUBSCRIBE ON PATREON FOR ADS-FREE LISTENING AND SPECIAL BONUS CON…

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How To Export Coffee In A War (Pt 1) (Reheat) 30:56

24d ago30:56

30:56

Mokhtar Alkhanshali was a doorman in San Francisco when he saw a statue that changed his life. The statue was of an Arab man holding a cup of coffee, and it led Mokhtar to learn about the origins of coffee, in Yemen, where his family is from. While coffee’s roots in Yemen run deep, Mokhtar learned that present-day Yemeni coffee was hard to source, …

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152: my bestie's boyfriend peed in my backpack (w/ Zach, Keith & Rainie) 1:16:52

26d ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Zach Kornfeld, Keith Habersberger, and Rainie Toll join the show to take stunning calls about a roommate's boyfriend peeing in a backpack, and collecting bones on the highway. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PerfectPodYT Watch Mi…

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Can Kolaches Be Bigger Than Texas? 30:19

28d ago30:19

30:19

In parts of Texas, a kolache is about as common as a donut — but it’s relatively unknown outside the Lone Star State. The kolache is a traditional Czech pastry made with a sweetened, yeasty dough and filled with either fruit, cheese or sausage. It got a foothold in Texas after a wave of Czech immigrants came to the state more than a century ago. Th…

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The Bipolar Hack I Ignored for Years: Our Host’s Personal Walking Story 44:45

29d ago44:45

44:45

What if a secret weapon in managing bipolar disorder isn’t a new medication or a breakthrough therapy — but a brisk 20-minute walk? In this refreshingly honest and hilariously relatable episode, Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and Dr. Nicole Washington take on the least talked about pillar of bipolar stability: lifestyle management, a…

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“The World Eats Here:” Stories From The Queens Night Market (Reheat) 32:17

1M ago32:17

32:17

This was supposed to be the Queens Night Market’s big summer... When the open-air market debuted in 2015, the crowds were massive. Founder John Wang selected food vendors who represented more than 90 countries. And he had one rule for them: no item could cost more than $5. That way the market would be accessible to nearly everyone, and big business…

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151: violent coup in my walking club (w/ Syd & Olivia) 1:13:31

1M ago1:13:31

1:13:31

Syd & Olivia join the show to take stunning calls about a professor who sees your butt, a violent coup in a walking group, and admitting your couples origin story. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch on Youtube: https://bit.ly/PerfectPodYT Watch Miles' Main Ch…

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Sebastian Maniscalco’s First Stage Was At The Dinner Table 33:35

1M ago33:35

33:35

Sebastian Maniscalco is one of the top-grossing comedians in America, beloved for his stories about the food-obsessed family he grew up in, and his constant irritation at just about everyone around him. And in 2021, he parlayed his love of food into a new Food Network show, Well Done. Sebastian talks with Dan about what it’s like going from a worki…

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Episode 66: ...And the Rest (1991) 1:35:43

1M ago1:35:43

1:35:43

Well, 1991 is finally drawing to a close. “But what about [insert that one band/album/song here]?!! You can’t talk about 1991 and not talk about that!” Fair enough. Laurie and Scott get into the other ones: 10 of the year’s most underrated, overlooked…and one or two they loved but just didn’t feel like doing a whole episode on. It’s a wild ride. If…

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New Jersey's Pork Roll-Taylor Ham Wars (Reheat) 25:24

1M ago25:24

25:24

A 150-year-old blood feud over processed meat... When the New Jersey State Legislature tried to designate an Official State Sandwich, a fight broke out. Should it be pork roll, egg, and cheese — or Taylor ham, egg, and cheese? Thing is, pork roll and Taylor ham are the same food. New Jerseyans just can't agree on what to call it. And this debate ha…

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150: accidentally recruited my coworkers for a threesome (w/ Owen Thiele) 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Owen Thiele (Adults, Overcompensating) joins us in the call center to take stunning problems over the phone. We speak to callers about accidentally recruiting the fellow half Asians at work for a threesome, making out at the company outing, and stealing your boyfriends roommates toothbrushes. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus ep…

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How the Jalapeño Lost Its Heat 32:49

1M ago32:49

32:49

Food critic Brian Reinhart fell in love with spicy Mexican cuisine as a teenager in Texas, but over the years he started to notice that the jalapeños he’d buy in the grocery store were less and less hot. So he called up an expert who studies chili pepper genetics, and she shared a shocking revelation. In this episode from our friends at the Slate p…

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Frozen Truths: Catatonia in Bipolar Disorder 39:28

1M ago39:28

39:28

Imagine being fully awake, yet your body refuses to respond — a terrifying state where time seems to warp as you stand paralyzed. In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the elusive world of catatonia as it intersects with bipolar disorder. Drawing from special guest host Kit Wallis’s (SchizoKitzo’s) firsthand experiences, including moments of …

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What Makes Some Seltzers Sparkle? (Reheat) 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

How to judge seltzers, plus the science of carbonation... Over the past decade, seltzer has exploded. Sales have doubled, and companies like Coke and Pepsi are buying up brands and creating their own sparkling waters. So in a crowded field, with a drink that doesn't have much flavor to begin with, how do you tell which one is best? We talk with the…

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149: confronting a Nun for watching p*rn on her work computer (w/ Anna Garcia) 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

Anna Garcia joins the show once again to take iconic callers. We solve issues about ripping your pants at work, confronting a 90 year old nun for watching illicit videos on her work hard drive, and getting sneezed awake by your neighbor every day. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version…

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How Much Should You Tip For One Muffin? 45:10

2M ago45:10

45:10

Are the vibes at a restaurant more important than the food? Would you rip a bagel and drag a piece through cream cheese, instead of slicing and spreading? Do you tip less when you get bad service? We get into these questions and a lot more in this edition of The Salad Spinner, our rapid fire roundtable discussion of food news and trends, live at Si…

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Episode 65: Fishbone’s “The Reality of My Surroundings” (1991) 1:39:00

2M ago1:39:00

1:39:00

What do you get when you mix funk, ska, soul, punk, old-school rhythm & blues, and a heaping helping of chaos? Laurie and Scott find out as they get into Fishbone’s would-be breakout album, “The Reality of My Surroundings.” This ambitious (if uneven) offering from the L.A. combo takes on social issues using top-notch musicianship, frenetic energy, …

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Nigella Lawson Orders Food Like A Method Actor (Reheat) 30:34

2M ago30:34

30:34

Nigella Lawson is a domestic goddess of the highest order. She strikes the perfect balance between aspiration — a beautiful garden, perfect lighting — and accessibility — sheet pan dinners and a disdain for pretentiousness. Nigella reveals how her own cooking show persona comes from her discomfort in social situations, and shares the two condiments…

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148: framed for being too horny at work (w/ Raina Morris) 57:56

2M ago57:56

57:56

Raina Morris joins us in the call center to take stunning calls from anonymous callers about being framed for looking at boobs on your work phone, receiving a mystery gift from a noisy neighbor, and annihilating your cheating boss. Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode…

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How The Real José Cuervo Invented Modern Tequila 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

José Cuervo was a real person, and he revolutionized the tequila industry in the early 1900s. He navigated bloody business rivalries, cozied up to a dictator, and survived the Mexican revolution thanks to a daring escape. After that, with his business in shambles, he had to figure out how to sell tequila in Prohibition-era America. His solution wou…

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Never Surrender! Staying Committed to Bipolar Treatment 39:05

2M ago39:05

39:05

Have you ever felt the crushing weight of doubt when every day is a battle with your own mind? In this episode, Gabe (who lives with bipolar) and Dr. Nicole (a board certified psychiatrist) cut through the BS and get real about staying on track with bipolar treatment. They dive into moments when giving up seems like the easier option and Gabe recal…

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Cooking In An Immigrant Time Warp With Maangchi (Reheat) 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

In 2007, Maangchi was 50 years old, a single mother of adult kids, and was addicted to online gaming. Her son suggested she post a cooking video to YouTube. Today she has 4 million subscribers and has taught fans all over the world how to cook traditional Korean food. This week she tells us her story, and talks about cooking when you're in an "immi…

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147: thousands of bees are making my life a living hell (Durham LIVE w/ Jay & Jon) 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Jon and Jay join the Dialtone tour LIVE in Durham, NC to discuss the rise of the couch boyz, and solve problems about an office rumor that you killed someone, a family talent show, thousands of bees, and a chicken that keeps outsmarting its owner. BUY TICKETS TO TOUR https://linktr.ee/perfectpersonlive Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekl…

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Hydrox, Oreo, And The Fight For Sandwich Cookie Supremacy 38:48

2M ago38:48

38:48

Hydrox cookies are known as a cheap knock-off of Oreos, to the point that Hydrox has become pop culture shorthand for “second best.” But did you know that Hydrox came first? And that these two cookies have a rivalry that goes back more than 100 years? This week Dan talks with Mackenzie Martin, a host of the KCUR Studios podcast A People’s History o…

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Episode 64: Live’s “Mental Jewelry” (1991) 1:53:25

2M ago1:53:25

1:53:25

In this episode, we explore “Mental Jewelry,” the 1991 debut album from Live that introduced the world to singer Ed Kowalczyk’s impassioned vocals and the band’s thought-provoking, spiritually charged music. Drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophy and big existential questions, “Mental Jewelry” explores themes of self-discovery, compassion, and…

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Jason Mantzoukas Sees Every Meal As A Threat (Reheat) 33:08

2M ago33:08

33:08

Actor and comedian Jason Mantzoukas is known for playing characters that are overzealous, exuberant, and more than a little wacky. But these characters are the exact opposite of how Jason felt growing up — like a “boy made of glass.” Jason has a life-threatening allergy to eggs, and that constant threat has forced him to live a life of vigilance. D…

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146: dropping a fish head in a billionaires fur coat (w/ Gianmarco Soresi) 1:13:39

2M ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Gianmarco Soresi joins the show to take stunning calls from people involved in a friend group fallout, a fish head in a billionaires coat, and a mystery toy in a boyfriends sock drawer. GET TIX FOR PERFECT PERSON LIVE! https://linktr.ee/perfectpersonlive Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended …

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Men Have Eating Disorders Too. Why Don’t They Seek Help? 49:17

2M ago49:17

49:17

Public discussions about eating disorders tend to focus on women, and in the past, so have our episodes on the subject. But millions of men also struggle with some form of disordered eating, though they’re far less likely to be diagnosed or to seek treatment. Today we hear stories from three men—in three different stages of life—who have complicate…

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Schizoaffective & Bipolar: What’s the Connection? 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

Why is schizoaffective disorder so often overlooked — even by mental health professionals — and how does it relate to bipolar disorder? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Washington sits down with guest host Kit Wallis (aka SchizoKitzo) to discuss Kit’s life managing schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type. Kit shares her decade-long journey through multip…

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The Geometry Of Pizza (Reheat) 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

A neuroscientist calls in to debate the geometry of pizza, and food science guru Kenji Lopez-Alt explains how woodworking can help us make a better bagel and cream cheese. This episode originally aired on September 16, 2017 , and was produced by Dan Pashman, Anne Saini, and Shoshana Gold, with editing by Dan Charles. The Sporkful team now includes …

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145: cancelled for boning down on a group trip (w/ JonnyCakes & Kwesi James) 1:01:43

3M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Kwesi & Jonny join the show to discuss the ethics of boning down on a group trip, and kissing the wrong person in front of a crowded party of your enemies. GET TIX FOR PERFECT PERSON LIVE! https://linktr.ee/perfectpersonlive Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-free extended version of this episode) Watch…

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Roy Choi Can Summon Flavor From His Fingertips 41:30

3M ago41:30

41:30

Roy Choi is a legend in LA. He was one of the first chefs to start cooking out of a food truck, and one of the first to mashup different cuisines in the way that’s become so popular. His Kogi korean beef taco truck was a sensation in LA when he debuted it in 2008 -- it later inspired the movie “Chef,” starring Jon Favreau. Roy wrote a bestselling c…

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Are All Vodkas The Same? (Reheat) 29:50

3M ago29:50

29:50

Is there really a difference between cheap and expensive vodkas? In this collaboration with NPR's Planet Money, we go on a mission to learn how super premium vodka is made and marketed. Then we make our own, to see how it measures up. This episode originally aired on March 25, 2018, and was produced by Dan Pashman and Anne Saini. The Sporkful team …

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144: my boyfriend runs thirsty fan accounts for HIMSELF (w/ Kelsey Darragh & Joyce Louis-Jean) 1:17:04

3M ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Kelsey Darragh & Joyce Louis-Jean join the show to take stunning calls from a sneaky boyfriend impersonating his own fans, a gym hookup that keeps unsending seen texts, and a friend group implosion. GET TIX FOR PERFECT PERSON LIVE! https://linktr.ee/perfectpersonlive Join The Patreon: https://bit.ly/PPPTRN -Weekly Bonus episodes every Friday & ad-f…

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Comedian Matteo Lane Says ‘Your Pasta Sucks’ 34:01

3M ago34:01

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Comedian Matteo Lane comes from a large Italian family, which gave him his passion for food and his sense of humor. A few years back he started posting cooking videos on social media, and now he’s published Your Pasta Sucks, a collection of recipes, stories, and jokes. The book includes a quiz to tell you if you have an Italian grandmother, as well…

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OCD & Bipolar: Unraveling Potential Intersections 46:17

3M ago46:17

46:17

Ever wonder what happens when two complex mental health conditions collide? In this episode, host Gabe Howard, who lives with bipolar disorder, and board certified psychiatrist Dr. Nicole Washington, peel back the layers of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and bipolar disorder, challenging the clichés and misconceptions that have long overshadow…

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Malcolm Gladwell Only Drinks Five Liquids (Reheat) 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Author and podcast host Malcolm Gladwell immigrated to Canada when he was young, the child of an English father and Jamaican mother. He’s always felt like an outsider. He hated maple syrup, in a town that hosts the largest one-day maple syrup festival in the world. That outsider’s perspective served him well as he became a cultural observer, and ov…

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