Hey, I’m Maddie Malek! Little Life Detours is all about the small, unexpected moments in life that don’t go quite as planned—but make for a good story. In each episode, I share real stories that have happened to me, like getting stuck in an elevator alone for three hours while on vacation in the U.S. In this episode I got the chance to chat with Anna Lea from Austria to swap stories and laugh it off. Tune in every week for some lighthearted chaos, relatable detours, and stories you didn’t know you needed to hear.

Among the billions of people in the world, we might find the one— not always in love, but in a connection that endures.

Anna and Julie, two hearts separated by seas, yet drawn together by fate, woven into a sisterhood that time cannot erase.

For forty-seven years, they’ve shared laughter, sorrow, dreams, proof that some souls were always meant to meet. This is their story.

Hakan, 21, who often drinks in moderation, is caught up in the urge to fit in with a group of people he hardly knows at a university house party. Hakan becomes ill, barely conscious, and dependent on his pals, who show up just in time to take him home as the night goes out of control and the drinks pile up. This episode looks at how easily boundaries may be blurred by alcohol culture and what it's like to be surrounded by people who genuinely care. We explore the silent power of saying no in this three-minute conversation with a student who decides not to drink.

This episode shares the hosts’ personal observations of how the Korean entertainment industry has changed over the course of their lives, from the perspective of international audiences. They discuss how they were first introduced to Korean entertainment, as well as the evolution of Korean makeup and fashion.

It’s a thoughtful reflection on how global culture intertwines with personal experience. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering K-entertainment, this episode invites you to appreciate its vibrant transformation.

This episode explores the concept of “small but certain happiness”. The host shares a recent moment when they experienced a simple yet genuine sense of joy, followed by an interview with Wendy, who talks about how a cinnamon roll recently lifted her mood.

Welcome to ”What’s Your Quote?” — The podcast where people’s stories are told through their favorite quotes.

Quotes are all around us and we all use them. Sometimes as a mindset, to make sense of things. And other times as a mantra, to make ourselves motivated, comforted, or inspired. But why is it that we resonate with certain quotes? 

I believe that we all have a story to tell, and that this can be told through one’s favorite quote. 

In this week’s episode, we are listening to Linn’s story which is told through her favorite quote: ”Everything happens for a reason.”

Welcome to Everyday Wonders, the podcast that digs into the ordinary to uncover the extraordinary. In each episode, we take a look at a seemingly boring, everyday object, the kind you’d never think twice about, and reveal the weird, wild, or downright wonderful story behind it.

Today’s unsuspecting star? The Gin & Tonic. Beloved cocktail, happy hour staple... and once upon a time, an actual medicine.

That’s right, long before it became the drink of choice for summer evenings and rooftop bars, the gin & tonic was used to prevent malaria. In this episode, we dive into its unexpected medical origins, the role of quinine, and how a bitter remedy evolved into a global classic.

Cheers to history ... and to staying hydrated (medically, of course).

Is family that perfect family photo on the fridge or celebrating Christmas all happily together? Or can it be so much more? Is one parent enough to call a family?

Students Around the World is a weekly podcast hosted by Anna Lea, an exchange student in Sweden. Each episode features a conversation with a student from a different country, sharing personal insights into studying abroad, cultural differences, and life far from home. This week, Anna Lea talked to Julia, an architecture student from Germany. Julia gave an insight into how university life in Sweden compares to Germany, what surprised her most about Swedish culture, and what she´ll miss once she returns home.

Ever wonder what three songs sum up a whole life? In this podcast, guests bring the hits that shaped them: one from their childhood, one that fits their life right now, and one they'd want playing at their funeral. It’s a podcast full of music , emotions, laughs and memories. Because let’s face it, life is basically a mixtape.