In this episode of Opposite of Neutral, Chris and Evan explore the concept of the 'small world.' Evan shares his small world experience where he ran into comedian and actor Will Ferrell in New York, an encounter that reinforced his decision to teach there. They then share small world stories about teaching internationally and traveling around the world. They also discuss assumptions about the world becoming 'smaller' with the advent of the internet, when from personal experiences, it appears to be becoming even vaster. 

They close the episode by seeking your input on future episode topics: 'Just press send', 'Imposter syndrome', 'When we were young', or 'Side hustle.'

Be sure to vote on which one you want for the next episode on the Spotify poll!

00:00 Introduction and Cold Open Discussion

00:48 Meet the Hosts: Evan and Chris

01:09 Evan's Disney Experiences

03:06 Chris's Lost and Found Story

07:13 Evan's Small World Story: Meeting Will Ferrell

15:24 Chris's Small World Story: Pearl Jam Concert

17:54 Reflecting on Will Ferrell's Career

19:51 Sidetracked: The Career of Will Ferrell

19:59 The Small World: A Personal Experience

21:24 The Unexpected Reunion

22:53 The Science Teacher Chris: Another Small World Story

23:41 The International Teaching World: A Web of Connections

24:28 The Sixth Grade Class: Another Unexpected Connection

25:14 The Small World Connections: Jake’s Story

30:32 The Small World vs Big World: A New Perspective

36:21 The World's Fair: A Glimpse into the Past

40:48 The World Expo: A Sampler Platter of the World

41:19 The Internet: A Double-Edged Sword

42:34 The Small World: Bringing Us Together

42:45 Next Week's Topics: A Poll for Listeners