The Gossip Practice

By Moe

The Gossip Practice focuses on gossip as a lens for how we relate to one another. Hosted by Moe, each episode explores niche Chicago history or overlooked juicy stories through a mix of cu

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How many episodes does The Gossip Practice have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.

The Gossip Practice episodes:

June 04, 2026Colonized & Catholic Archives | Navigating Vietnamese Identity
Uncover Vietnamese lore from the origins of bánh mì related to the French as well as Chúa Nhật / Chủ Nhật related to the Portuguese. These historical rabbit holes lead Moe to share their personal reckoning with diaspora, belonging and selfhood as a Việt Kiều ("Vietnamese sojourner") adult.
RECORDING CORRECTION: Chủ =/= chú (uncle). BUT! My confusion still stands!!!
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Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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19min
May 28, 2026Quit On Purpose | The Freedom of an Impermanent Personality
"You never stick with anything in your life." A Reddit post about changing hobbies opens up a bigger question... what if your personality and identity are not fixed but simply practiced? Moe thoughtfully introduces personality plasticity, giving listeners permission to become anew over and over again with challenges to reconceptualize oneself.
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Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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22min
May 21, 2026Critically Endangered | On Having Hobbies and a Soul
Life is short, but it is wide. A Tumblr post about glassblowers spirals into a bigger conversation about threateningly endangered crafts, stuffy corporate lives and new creative ideas. Sometimes, “doing the hard thing” may be the prompt to reclaim our humanity.
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Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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20min
May 12, 2026Ghosts & the Search for More Life in Mexico City
A sunrise boat tour through Xochimilco, CDMX (UNESCO heritage site) introduces travelers to hot café de olla, cold pulque, buoyant chinampas and the haunted Island of the Dolls. This episode explores the origins of these infamous dolls and my personal "why" to explore.
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Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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16min
May 12, 2026Heartbreak at 35K' | A Spirit Airlines Confession
Love, lies and Spirit Airlines. This episode explores the fall of a long-term relationship and trusted airline company. One exhausted traveler boards a Spirit flight, getting front-row seats to a stranger’s marriage unraveling in real time. Losing familiar things can hit harder than we may expect.

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Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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15min
May 11, 2026Chicago’s Forgotten Names | Cubs & Sox Origins
From the White Stockings to Colts to Orphans, this episode explores the Cubs' forgotten origin stories and when the White Sox entered the chat. A casual trivia question leads us to Chicago’s earliest baseball beef, including silly names, public insults and a rivalry that defines the city. This lore is worth learning regardless of how well-versed you are in sports.
Share Your Gossip Practice
Contact: [email protected]
Intro/outro music credit:
Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]
Artist: snoozy beats
Source: Free Music Archive
License type: CC BY
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13min

FAQs about The Gossip Practice:

How many episodes does The Gossip Practice have?

The podcast currently has 6 episodes available.