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None of us is alone in our grief—unless your Wi‑Fi is. In this episode we take a mordant look at livestreamed mourning: reaction‑button condolences, moderator prompts, buffering awkwardness, and the four‑tier sympathy packages that monetize sorrow. Tune in for a darkly comic, nihilistic take on how empathy became a product—and why a pinned GIF can feel like a eulogy. Keywords: livestream mourning, Anderson Cooper, reaction buttons, online grief.
Vinyl’s comeback is a performance, not a revival. We unpack how Gen Z, scarcity tactics, and Taylor Swift–style merch turned records into collectible trophies—grooves be damned—examining sales stats, resale math, and the aesthetics of consumption. Listen for a sharp, skeptical read on cultural marketing and why owning a record is now more about identity than music. Keywords: vinyl comeback, Gen Z, Taylor Swift, collectible records.
We turn films into farewell rehearsals. Inspired by CNN’s "The first Christmas without Diane," this reflective episode explores how movies, props, and on‑set rituals become memorials—Diane Keaton’s bowler hat, iced Pinot, and corkscrews as small relics of goodbye. Join us for a tender interrogation of grief, ritual, and the ways we practice loss through art. Keywords: Diane Keaton, film rituals, obituary, memorial.
Who protects passengers when the military goes invisible? Our investigative segment digs into the near‑miss between a JetBlue flight and a USAF tanker running without a transponder, exploring airspace safety, FAA guidance, and accountability failures. Tune in for a clear, urgent breakdown of what happened and what it means for civilian aviation safety. Keywords: JetBlue, USAF tanker, transponder, aviation safety.
The grocery store is a theatre of the inevitable. This episode exposes ultraprocessed food design—how “bliss point” engineering, additives, and marketing keep us hooked while health risks rise and regulation lags. Listen for practical shopping tips, policy critique, and a no‑nonsense guide to eating smarter in an engineered food system. Keywords: ultraprocessed foods, nutrition, grocery shopping, food industry.
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By Behind The CurtainNone of us is alone in our grief—unless your Wi‑Fi is. In this episode we take a mordant look at livestreamed mourning: reaction‑button condolences, moderator prompts, buffering awkwardness, and the four‑tier sympathy packages that monetize sorrow. Tune in for a darkly comic, nihilistic take on how empathy became a product—and why a pinned GIF can feel like a eulogy. Keywords: livestream mourning, Anderson Cooper, reaction buttons, online grief.
Vinyl’s comeback is a performance, not a revival. We unpack how Gen Z, scarcity tactics, and Taylor Swift–style merch turned records into collectible trophies—grooves be damned—examining sales stats, resale math, and the aesthetics of consumption. Listen for a sharp, skeptical read on cultural marketing and why owning a record is now more about identity than music. Keywords: vinyl comeback, Gen Z, Taylor Swift, collectible records.
We turn films into farewell rehearsals. Inspired by CNN’s "The first Christmas without Diane," this reflective episode explores how movies, props, and on‑set rituals become memorials—Diane Keaton’s bowler hat, iced Pinot, and corkscrews as small relics of goodbye. Join us for a tender interrogation of grief, ritual, and the ways we practice loss through art. Keywords: Diane Keaton, film rituals, obituary, memorial.
Who protects passengers when the military goes invisible? Our investigative segment digs into the near‑miss between a JetBlue flight and a USAF tanker running without a transponder, exploring airspace safety, FAA guidance, and accountability failures. Tune in for a clear, urgent breakdown of what happened and what it means for civilian aviation safety. Keywords: JetBlue, USAF tanker, transponder, aviation safety.
The grocery store is a theatre of the inevitable. This episode exposes ultraprocessed food design—how “bliss point” engineering, additives, and marketing keep us hooked while health risks rise and regulation lags. Listen for practical shopping tips, policy critique, and a no‑nonsense guide to eating smarter in an engineered food system. Keywords: ultraprocessed foods, nutrition, grocery shopping, food industry.