The Furious Curious

This week, Brit discusses "Adulting" with Author, Speaker + Coach, Mel Trumble. Mel Trumble, Founder of ZERO F*CKS GIVEN LIVING, shares insights on "adulting." They discuss its origins, challenges, financial literacy, work-life balance, changing norms, and generational perspectives. Mel also highlights her coaching and speaking work, emphasizing joy and fulfillment in life.

MUSIC:

"I'm Not Perfect But I'm Trying" (Rachel Chinouriri), "Dammit" (covered by Ruston Kelly @Paste Studio NYC New York NY).

©2023 Britton Rice. Tin Whisper Media.

The term "Barbenheimer" is a portmanteau of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two films that were released in theaters on the same day in July 2023. The term has been used to describe the cultural phenomenon of these two films competing for attention from audiences. This week, we drop #5ReasonsWhy #Barbenheimer is a thing and what it says about current culture. 

MUSIC:

"Aqua Barbie Girl Tiësto Remix (Tiësto)," Barbenheimer Song" (Sleeper).

SOURCES: Wikipedia

©2023 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue. Tin Whisper Media.

The Furious Curious returns for its third year! New episodes begin July 5th, 2023.

This week, Chase and Britton recap 2022, including highlights and big takeaways. Plus, what they're super excited about for 2023. MUSIC: "Stranger Things" (Music Unlimted), "South Kid Beat" (CraneHolyF), "Miyagismama - Flute Song" (Miyagisama), "Glory Days" (Bruce Springsteen). ©2022, ©2023 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue, Ben Santoriella, Charlie Quirk. 

Feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone, and you may be overthinking it. Today we’re talking about Imposter Syndrome. This is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "What Is Imposter Syndrome?" (verywellmind, Arlin Cuncic, 07/27/2022, "8 in 10 Experience Imposter Syndrome Because They Ignore a Universal Truth About Success" (Inc, Jeff Haden, 05/05/2021), "The Rise of Imposter Syndrome Fear among leaders of not being good enough is quite common." (KF Advance), Wikipedia. MUSIC: "Unsung" (Helmet), "Jazzy Abstract Beat" (Coma-Media), "Spirit Blossom"(RomanBelov), "Goat" (prazkhanal). ©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello.

Today we continue our discussion in part two about the relationship between our stuff and our personal identities with Dr. Sam Gosling.

• Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas. 
• His current research focuses on the psychology of physical space, how personality is expressed in everyday contexts in daily life, and in new methods for collecting data in the behavioral sciences. 
• His approach is ecological, emphasizing the importance of studying individuals in the contexts of their natural habitats. He is an elected fellow of the Association for Psychological Science and Society for Personality and Social Psychology (or SPSP for short). 
• Dr. Gosling is the recipient of the American Psychological Association's Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution, the Carol and Ed Diener Award in Personality Psychology, and SPSP’s award for methodological innovation. 
• His book, “Snoop: What your stuff says about you” which we’ll also discuss, is based on the idea that we deliberately and inadvertently express our personalities in the environments in which we live and work. 
• Clarivate, which is global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics, have identified him as one of the most highly cited scientists in the world.

SOURCES:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VbPjsPW26ZUte4wkH9h3s2TmcBHPOp_yTBgVq3C2AHk/edit?usp=sharing

MUSIC: "Sun Shines Through the Leaves"

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©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello

Today we're continuing our film mini-series with part 3: The Movie Musical Revival. SOURCES: "17 musicals set for film adaptations" (WhatsOnStage, Alex Wood, 06/14/2022), "The Resurrection of the Movie Musical" (flickeringmyth.com, 07/8/2021), "2021 Brought Back Big Budget Movie Musicals, So Why Didn’t Audiences Care?" (Decider,  Anna Menta, 12/15/2021), "In the Heights and the new Golden Age of musicals" (BBC, Hanna Flint, 06/14/2022), "Explained: Why Movie Musicals Are So Popular" (MovieWeb, Brian Peterson, 02/05/2022), "Musical Movies 2022: New & Upcoming Musical Movies 2022 List" (Movie Insider, Brian D. Renner, 06/30/2022), "Broadway’s loss is movie theaters’ gain as musicals surge to the big screen" (LA Times, Randee Dawn, 12/14/2021), "The highs and lows of the new movie musical boom" (LA Times, Charles McNulty, Justin Chang 11/13/2021). MUSIC: "Wait For It (from the musical, "Hamilton") (Lin-Manuel Miranda), "Seasons of Love (from the musical, "RENT") (Jonathan Larson). ©2022 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue

Today we're continuing our film mini-series with part 2: The Return of Film Noir. SOURCES: "Film Noir’s Early Days: How Studios Resisted, Then Embraced, the Genre" (The Hollywood Reporter, Thomas Doherty, 12/22/2021), "The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time" (Paste Magazine,  Amanda Schurr, Andy Crump, Mark Rozeman & Paste Staff, 11/05/2021). "Neon Noir: The Dopest Film Genre You’ve Never Heard Of" (No Film School, Alyssa Miller, 10/12/2020). "'The Batman' & 'Nightmare Alley': Why Noir is Primed for a Major Comeback" (Collider, Grance Carbone, 03/22/2022). "Some Like It Dark" (Commentary.org, Terry Teachout, 10/2021). MUSIC: "On Hold for You (Kevin Macload), "Dark Bar" (bandersn4tch). ©2022 Britton Rice

Today we’re talking about the expansion of superhero films, featuring comic creator, Daniel Grussi. I'm Brit and this is a The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "The Rise of Superhero Movies" (John Kindall, Budapest Reporter, 09/30/2021). "The Rise of Superhero Movies" (Roja Pande, The Daily Q, No Date Provided), "The Rise of Superhero Films" (New Your Film Academy, 06/30/2017). MUSIC: "Iron Man 3 Theme" (London Music Works). ©2022 Britton Rice

Hello Furious Curious listeners!

We will be returning with new episodes in June, including a two-part series of film phenomenons and what they are telling us about changes in culture. Part 1 will be first unpacking "The Return of Film Noir" with reoccurring guest Chase Domergue. Part 2 will be the "Rise of Comic Films and the Expanded Universe" with Courageous Comic writer Daniel Grussi.

Also to come, fellow writer Ben Santoriello and I will also be speaking to Sam Gosling about this book Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You, as we unpack the dynamic between our possessions and our personal identities.

Ben and I will also be unpacking "Imposter Syndrome," this idea of an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. All coming your way this summer.

Until then, stay curious.

Today we’re talking about the recurring 1990's. I'm Brit, he's Chase and this is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "Gen Z brought the '90s back because it feels impossible to grow up in today's economy" (Insider, Hillary Hoffower, 01/23/22), "The Nineties: A Book" (Chuck Klosterman, 02/08/22), "How Democrats would be better off if Bill Clinton had never been president" (Boston Globe, Neil Swidey, 07/10/18), "23 Fashion Trends From the ’90s That Are Back and Better Than Ever" (Cosmopolitan, Lauren Adhav, Maggie Griswold, 03/01/22), TikTok. MUSIC: "I Want It That Way" (Backstreet Boys), "Standing Outside a Broken Phone Booth with Money in My Hand" (Primitive Radio Gods). ©2022 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue

Today we’re talking about The Mechanics of Storytelling: Part 2. I’m Brit, he’s Ben and this is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "How to Structure a Story: The Fundamentals of Narrative - article" (Author Learning Center), "How to Write a Better Novel: The 4 Most Common Story Structures" (MasterClass. 08/30/2021), "Story Structure: 3 Proven Templates for Timeless Storytelling" (Self-Publishing School, R.E Vance, 11/09/2021). Second City, accelerated writing (levels 1-3) under Jay Steigmann, February - April, 2019. MUSIC: "Agnate Ukuleles" (Steve Jablonsky). ©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello. 

Today we’re talking about The Mechanics of Storytelling: Part 1. I’m Brit, he’s Ben Santoriello and this is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "How to Structure a Story: The Fundamentals of Narrative - article" (Author Learning Center), "How to Write a Better Novel: The 4 Most Common Story Structures" (MasterClass. 08/30/2021), "Story Structure: 3 Proven Templates for Timeless Storytelling" (Self-Publishing School, R.E Vance, 11/09/2021). Second City, accelerated writing (levels 1-3) under Jay Steigmann, 02/19 -04/19). MUSIC: "Agnate Ukuleles" (Steve Jablonsky). ©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello.

We rolled some of podcast's best moments and summations of 2020-2021 into a catch-all montage highlight reel. Just for you! MUSIC: "Working for a Livin'" (Huey Lewis and the News), "Running" (Moderat), ""Hate it or Love It" (The Game, 50 Cent), "Stop Making this Hurt" (Bleachers), "Purple Hat" (Sofi Tukker), "Now I'm in It" (HAIM), "Feel the Bern (Remix)" (Tony Tig, The Gregory Brothers). ©2020-2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice. 

This week, Chas and Brit recap 2021, including highlights and big takeaways. Plus, what they're super excited about for 2022. MUSIC: "It Takes 2 Honey" (18 Carat Affair), "Dancing in the Dark" (Bruce Springsteen).©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

A wiser world of the web? This week we're talking about Web3. SOURCES: "What Is Web 3.0 and Why Should You Care?" (Natasha Bansgopaul, Newsweek, 09/15/21), "Why Web3 Matters" (Chris Dixon, a16z, Twitter, 09/26/2021), "People are talking about Web3. Is it the Internet of the future or just a buzzword?" (Bobby Allyn, NPR, 11/21/2021), Wikipedia). MUSIC: "Chaos A.D." (Sepultura), "Do You Believe? (Original Mix)" (Poolside). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

This week we're talking about The Pratfall Effect. SOURCES: "How the Boston Red Sox Touch All the Branding Bases" (Strategy + Business Magazine, Glenn Rifkin), "Why Some People Are More Likeable Than Others" (According To Science, Pema Bakshi), "The Pratfall Effect" (Everyday Psych), "Why does the Pratfall effect work?" (Study.com)), "Falling for the Flaws: The Pratfall Effect" (monkprayogshala.in, Priya Baid), "The effect of a pratfall on increasing personal attractiveness" (Research Gate, Elliot Aronson, Ben Willerman, Joanne Floyd), "The Pratfall Effect In Marketing: Profit From Your Mistakes" (Einstein Marketer, Josh Barney), "The Pratfall Effect: How Being Imperfect Makes You More Likeable" (Psych2Go, Kanjyi, 01/16/15), "The Pratfall effect: humanise your brand through its faults" (Good Rebels, Joanna Turner). MUSIC: "Desire" 18-Karat Affair), "Pictures of You" (The Cure). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

This week, we're revisiting one of our earliest episodes. Cottegecore is a nature-filled place somewhere between escapist fantasy and self-care. MUSIC: "Out of the Woods" (Nickel Creek) 'Simple Gifts" (performed Joyce Merman, attributed to Elder Joseph Brackett), "Oo-de-lally" (Roger Miller). ©2020 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice. 

This week, we're talking about The Four-Day Work Week. Co-host, Britton Rice returns to join Chas Quirk. SOURCES: "The Impact of Working a 4-Day Week" (Amy Fontinelle, Investopedia, 10/11/2021), Wikipedia, "The Pros and Cons of a 4 Day Working Week" (Cahange Recruitment Group), "These companies have a 4-day workweek. Here’s what they’ve learned" (Michelle Fox, CNBC, 10/22/2021), "Opinion: Should the U.S. Adopt a 4-Day Workweek?" (Lindsay Lyon, US News, 10/19/2021), "Workers are crying out for a four-day week. It's time for their bosses to pay attention." (By Alison Morrow CNN, 11/17/21), "Goodhire: The Meaning of Work in 2021 — A Generational Divide" (Sara Korolevich, Good Hire, 11/09/2021), "U.S. Employee Engagement Reverts Back to Pre-COVID-19 Levels." (Jim Harter, Gallup, 10/16/2020), "The 40-hour workweek isn't working. Reducing it could help with productivity." (Ruth Tam, NPR, 10/2021), "4-Day Workweek Boosted Workers' Productivity By 40%, Microsoft Japan" (Bill Chappell, NPR, 11/2019). RESOURCES: "The 4 Day Week: How the Flexible Work Revolution Can Increase Productivity, Profitability and Well-being and Help Create a Sustainable Future" (Andrew Barnes), "Shorter: Work Better, Smarter, and Less—Here’s How" (Alex Soojung-Kim Pang). "Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World" (Cal Newport). MUSIC: "Working for the Weekend" (Loverboy), "Lofi Loner Night Chill Jam Track in A Minor" (Chusss Music). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice. 

A deathmatch in a dazzling dystopia. This week we’re talking about Squid Game. SOURCES: "Loved “Squid Game”? Watch These Similar Movies & Shows Next" (Sara Delgado, Teen Vogue, 10/01/2021), "Netflix's 'Squid Game' is a sensation. Here's why it's so popular." (Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 10/04/2021), "Squid Game: Why The Guards Wear Red & Players Green" (Rick Stevenson, Screen Rant, 10/07/2021), "Why is the Netflix show Squid Game so wildly popular" (Sadiq Shaban, Gulf News, 10/18/2021). MUSIC: "Squid Game - Pink Soldiers [Maddix Remix] (Maddix). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Synergize then circle back to take it offline because this robust game changer won't just move the needle – it’s going to be a win-win. Let’s get the ball rolling. This week, due to popular demand, we're re-airing our Corporate Jargon episode. SOURCES: The Atlantic, hbr.org, Asana, Medium.com, Inc.com, buzzfeed.com. MUSIC: "Working for a Living' (Huey Lewis & The News), "Walking on the Sun" (Smash Mouth), "Manic Monday" (The Bangles). ©2020 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

First there was the Internet. Next, there was the Metaverse. And this the Furious Curious. "Are We in the Metaverse Yet?" (New York Times, John Herrman and Kellen Browning, 07/10/2021), "Factbox: What is the 'metaverse' and how does it work?" (Reuters, Joori Roh, 09/07/2021), "Mark in the Metaverse" (The Verge, Casey Newton, 07/22/2021), "Balenciaga Joins Fortnite in the Metaverse" (GQ.com, Rachel Tashjian, 09/20/2021), "China’s Metaverse gold rush is on but practitioners differ over how these virtual, digital worlds should operate" (South China Morning Post, Josh Ye, 09/19/2021), "Razer CEO says Covid-19 has accelerated path to the ‘Metaverse’, where content, commerce and networking exist in true virtual world" (South China Morning Post, Josh Ye, 08/28/2020), "Why the ‘metaverse’ will prove to be more than a buzzword" (Fast Company, Nick Pringle, 09/06/21), "The Metaverse Is Coming And It’s A Very Big Deal" (Forbes, Cathy Hackl, 05/07/2020) MUSIC: "Madskillz (Mic Chekka Remix)" (BT). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about E-Learning. SOURCES: "eLearning Market to Reach USD 370 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 8.56% | Valuates Reports" (prnewswire.com, 05/17/2021), "E-Learning Market Size By Technology (Online E-Learning, Learning Management System (LMS), Mobile E-Learning, Rapid E-Learning, Virtual Classroom), By Provider (Service, Content), By Application (Academic [K-12, Higher Education, Vocational Training], Corporate [SMBs, Large Enterprises], Government), COVID-19 Impact Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Competitive Market Share & Forecast, 2021 – 2027" (gminsights.com, 05/2021), "15 More Companies That No Longer Require a Degree—Apply Now" (Glassdoor, 01/10/2020), "Forbes: Is College Worth The Cost? Pros Vs. Cons" (forbes.com, Kat Tretina, 03/31/2021), "12 Trends Killing Co"llege" (forbes.com, Tom Vander Ark, 06/17/2019), "How YouTube is changing education" (advancetitan.com, Jelissa Burns, 12/09/2020), "5 Reasons Why Online Learning is the Future of Education" (ducations.com, Gemma Josep. 08/23/2021), "The Year of the MOOC" (nytimes.com, Laura Pappano, 11/02/2012, "The Rise Of E-Learning In 2020" (Forbes.com, Carlos Gonzalez De Villaumbrosia, 05/02/2020), "The Brave New World of Online Learning: Amy Collier at TEDxStanford" (YouTube, Amy Collier, 60/20/2013), "Daphne Koller: What we're learning from online education" (YouTube, TED, Daphane Koller, 08/01/2012), "Elon Musk explains Why School Is Useless" (YouTube, Dr. Infographics, 10/08/2017). MUSIC: "Punga" (Klingande). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about The Great Resignation. SOURCES: "Granderson: Why the 'great resignation' of 2021 is a sign of hope - Los Angeles Times" (LZ Granderson:, LA Times, 08/28/2021), :What’s fueling ‘The Great Resignation’ among younger generations?" (Rachel King, Fortune, 08/26/2021), Study: Gen Z, Millennials Driving ‘The Great Resignation’ ("Tim Smart, US News, 08/26/21), "The Great Resignation Is Here, and It's, Real" (Phillip Kane, Inc., 08/26/2021), "Real time with Bill Maher: The Right to Disconnect" (YouTube), "The Great Resignation: How employers drove workers to quit" (Kate Morgan, BBC, 07/01/2021), "As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit'" (Andrea Hsu, NPR, 06/24/2021), MUSIC: "I Quit My Job" (Old Man Luedecke). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about Ted Lasso. SOURCES: "Why Ted Lasso became the hit that put AppleTV+ on the map" (Emily VanDerWerff, Vox, 02/24/21), "Why 'Ted Lasso' is a feel-good show that's winning over viewers" (Drew Weisholtz, Today.com, 02/26/21), "The Real Reason Why Audiences Love Ted Lasso So Much" (Eammon Jacobs, Looper, 07/26/21), "Why is 'Ted Lasso' so popular? Here's why Apple TV+ show resonates with viewers" (Aayush Sharma, Meaww, 07/22/21). MUSIC: "Ted Lasso Theme" (Marcus Mumford, Tom Howe). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about "Sober Curious" with special guest, co-founder of Betera, Aaron Sanchez. SOURCES: "It’s time to rethink how much booze may be too much" (Julia Belluz, Vox, 12/19/2018), "Statistics on Alcohol Use in the U.S." (Buddy T, Very Well Mind, 09/15/2020), "The Unstoppable Rise of (Actually Good) No- and Low-Alcohol Drinks" (Jamie Millar, Esquire.com, 04/02/2021), "America Has a Drinking Problem" (Kate Julian, The Atlantic, July/August/2021), "The Book Newly Sober People Love to Give to Each Other" (Edith Zimmerman, The Cut, 04/19/2019), "What Does It Really Mean To Be Sober Curious?" (Theodora Blanchfield 09/03/2019), "Why Are People Sober-Curious?" (Goop), BOOKS: Allen Carr "The Addictive Brain" (Thad A. Polk), "Alcohol Explained" (William Porter), RESOURCES: https://juliabainbridge.com, www.drinkbetera.com. MUSIC: "Something New" (Axwell /\ Ingrosso). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about Side Hustles, with reoccurring guest and writer Chase Domergue. SOURCES: "53% of Workers Now Say Side Hustles Are a Must. 3 Tips for Finding the Right One" (Fool.com, Maurie Backman, 04/26/2021), "The COVID Pandemic Has Generated A BOOM In ‘Side-Hustle’ Start-ups" (gramersi.com, Laruene Rey-Millet, 05/05/2021), "Get your side hustle on and make the most of the changing landscape of work" (independent.co.uk 05/18/2021), "The rise of the side hustle"  (peopleperhour.com, 01/16/2020), "The growth of the side hustle" (azbigmedia.com, 12/01/2020), Wikipedia. MUSIC: "Underdog" (Alicia Keys). ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Hey everyone. Britton here from the Furious Curious podcast. We have some exciting updates to share, you'll notice the next few weeks our episodes will be shorter, and perhaps more to the point as we get to our flagship five reasons why faster. We're always eager to hear feedback regarding what you like about the podcast and what you think could make it better for everyone.  

As we look to next week, we'll be back unpacking why more and more people are pursuing Side Hustles. We'll include some tips on how to get started on a side hustle of your own, plus a maybe open the mail bag and read from out listeners. 

Until next week, stay curious. 

The Furious Curious Podcast ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.

Today we're talking about burnout. SOURCES: What causes us to burnout at work? (World Economic Forum, Gill Cassar, Dominik Breitinger, 10/10/2019) "Is Burnout an Epidemic Among American Workers? Experts Are Divided." (Elemental x Medium, Markham Heid, Not Dated), "From moms to medical doctors, burnout is everywhere these days" (The Washington Post, Jenny Rough, 03/30/2019), "Burnout Symptoms and Treatment" (Very Well Minds, Elizabeth Scott, MS, 03/20/2020), "By Now, Burnout Is a Given" (The Atlantic, Lucy McBride, 06/30/2021), "Burnout Prevention and Treatment" (Help Guide, 10/2020). EPISODE MENTIONS: "Self-Care' #30, "Mental Health" #23. MUSIC: "Stop Making this Hurt" (Bleachers). The Furious Curious Podcast ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.  

This week, we're talking about Chicken Sandwich Wars. SOURCES: "Everything You Need to Know About the 'Chicken Wars'" (Hypebeast, Clara Malley, 03/01/2021), "A Brief History of the Chicken Sandwich Wars" (Resturant Business, Patricia Cobe on 01/07/2021), "Toward a unified theory of chicken sandwiches" (The Takeout, Aimee Levitt, 06/03/2021), "Chicken Sandwich Wars: Who has the best fast-food chicken sandwich?" (M Live, John Gonzalez, 05/21/2021), "7 New Fast-Food Chicken Sandwiches Everyone's Talking About" (Eat This, Not That, Mura Dominko, 03/04/2021), "The Chicken Sandwich Wars Will Ignite Again in 2021" (QSR Magazine, Danny Klein, 04/14/2021). MUSIC: "Cotton Eye Joe" (Rednex). The Furious Curious Podcast ©2021 Charlie Quirk, Britton Rice.