Overthinking About Celebrity Worship

Why does flirting feel so natural for some people and completely impossible for the rest of us? This week, Amanda is joined by dating coach and relationship expert Francesca Hogi (@dearfranny) to overthink the art and anxiety of flirting. Together they unpack why flirting often g ...  Show more

This week, host Amanda Montell takes the mic solo to overthink the creeping sense of doom that seems to hum beneath modern life. Drawing from her Esquire essay on “doomslang,” she unpacks the language we use to joke about collapse, catastrophe, and existential dread... and what t ...  Show more

Jay Shetty BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.In the past few days Jay Shetty has remained a central figure in global media and self-development circles thanks to his high-profile interview with Emma Watson on his podcast On Purpose on September 23. This two-and-a-half-hour episo ...  Show more

When the writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle killed off his most famous literary creation, Sherlock Holmes, readers were so angry that thousands cancelled their subscriptions to the magazine in which the stories appeared. The editor and Conan Doyle himself were overwhelmed with letters ...  Show more

Ben dives deep into the nuanced distinction between celebrities and influencers, especially in the wake of the 2024 Met Gala. Reflecting on Hollywood's evolving landscape, Ben explores how the industry is increasingly divided between these two realms, with very few influencers su ...  Show more

If you’ve ever seen a “What I Eat In A Day” video, glanced at a tabloid in the checkout lane, or even turned on the TV, you’re likely familiar with the problematic and often toxic messaging about food and our relationship with it. JVN and Emmeline Clein delve into the complexitie ...  Show more