In this episode I discuss the phenomenon of self-deprecating advertising and ponder the future of online dating 

In this novel I discuss the state of literary realism using the work of Jonathan Franzen as a point of reference. 

Note: at the end of this episode I refer to the Japanese novelist Sayuki Murata when I meant Sayaka Murata 

In this episode I talk about the word forehead, disability, and the experience of having my burrito paid for by a friend of mine who is balling out of control 

In this episode I reflect on times when I have recently wanted to speak to the manager

In this episode I analyse the somewhat played out pop song Don't Start Now by Dua Lipa (which I incorrectly refer to in the episode as Don't Stop Now) and my idea of "Megabed"

In this episode I discuss eggs, skin care products, church billboards, and 'can people'

In this episode I reflect on my days as an Ubereats driver, ponder the difference between thiccshakes, thinshakes (i.e. milkshakes) and iced chocolates, and discuss the phenomenon of sexual gatekeeping 

In this episode I discuss people who are intent on doing their own thing and the intense resentment such people attract (including from me)

In this episode I discuss the immanent closure of iconic Sydney faux-dive bar Frankie's Pizza By The Slice and reflect on what Frankie's means to me 

In this episode I discuss saunas, ice baths and Wim Hof breathing