Cris and Sara are back this week to converse about the hit movie "Bohemian Rhapsody"; get ready to dive into the life and workings of Freddie Mercury, Rami Malek, and the band Queen. Topics discussed include rock operas, the concept of fame, mythology, and acting as impersonation.

Sara and Cris reflect on the life and work of the incomparable Dolly Parton including her contributions to the music industry, her humble beginnings, and the desire to live on in one's art.

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Welcome to 2020 and our second season of Coffeelosophy! Your hosts use this episode to recap 2019, including favorite books, podcasts, music, and tv shows, and to preview what the podcast will look like in 2020 and what they're most looking forward to in the new year.

Cris and Sara talk about the book “My Stroke of Insight,” the story of a woman who loses function of parts of her brain and attempts to recover that functionality through the use of sensory deprivation.

Sara and Cris highlight the phenomenon of "doing the thing in the place" and it relates to eating one's way through Chicago. Your dynamic duo chat about sacred spaces, foods that found their origin in Chicago, and the need to be in a particular setting to have a particular experience.

Cris and Sara share in a short but delightful discussion about philosopher and author Jorge Luis Borges, a mastermind of magical realism.

Cris and Sara are back to dive into one of Sara’s FAVORITE topics ever – HARRY POTTER! Your co-hosts dissect the complex confusion surrounding the ongoing expansion of literary universes after the books are published. Topics include the Christo-centric nature of many fantasy narratives, “stolen” stories, and discrepancies between the original HP series and the … Continue reading Episode 39: Harry Potter and Expanding Literary Canon

Sara and Cris are once again joined by Conor, this time to discuss the Marvel Universe and nerd culture. Topics include whether or not Sophie Turner resembles Paris Hilton, the difference between Marvel and DC, and the Disneyfication of our culture.

Cris and Sara are joined by long time listener, first time guest, Conor, to discuss the presence, or lack thereof, of young people in the political sphere. Topics include why young people are interested in politics, why older people vote differently than younger people, and why Cris won't stop eating carrots into the microphone.

Cris and Sara walk into the world of hypochondria by researching and discussing its symptoms, potential causes, and effects on the human person. The duo chats about Munchausen syndrome, ER drama, and the fears of being a new parent.  

CW: anxiety, stress, hypochondria