The Furious Curious

May 14 2024 30
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The Furious Curious unpacks the weird and wonderful of modern cultural phenomena. We’ll give you answers to the questions you didn’t even know you had: why is Normcore a thing? What is Yacht Rock? Why did Marie Kondo take off? Can mullets ever look good? (Spoilers, they can). We wrestle with these big questions so you don’t have to. Never be lost for words at the water cooler again. Get curious, stay curious with The Furious Curious.

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120. Modern Tools | Ancient Wisdom: Using The Enneagram (feat. Emily Phillippi of Flourish Coaching)

May 14 2024 41 mins  
This week, Emily Phillippi of Flourish Coaching sits down with Brit as she discusses the Enneagram as a tool for personal and team development, highlighting its roots in ancient wisdom traditions. She explains the process of using the Enneagram, from taking the test to understanding reading styles and the importance of coaching, emphasizing its role in enhancing interpersonal conne

119. Top Episode: The Mechanics of Storytelling: Part 1

May 07 2024 31 mins  
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 T

118. Top Episodes: Side Hustles

May 04 2024 34 mins  
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 si

117. Enneagram: Learning About Ourselves (feat. Emily Phillippi of Flourish Coaching)

Apr 30 2024 63 mins  
This week, we talk to Emily Phillippi about The Enneagram and what it means to learn about ourselves. In our conversation, we dive into the Enneagram's origins, nine core types, and practical applications in personal growth, relationships, and coaching. Join us as we explore its power for self-awareness, navigating blind spots, and fostering compassion within relationships. E

116. Top Episodes: Stranger Things

Apr 27 2024 48 mins  
The childhood adventure of Goonies, ET, or even Stand By Me. The horror of the Halloween movie series, or a Stephen King novel. The mystery of The X-Files, and the humor of Fast Times at Ridgemont High, nostalgically wrapped perfected together. Today we’re talking about Stranger Things and is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: ⁠https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a4022956

115. Top Episodes: Quiet Quitting

Apr 20 2024 49 mins  
As people continue to adjust to the working world post-pandemic, there's a new phrase that's been popping up in pop culture. Today co-hosts Britton Rice and Ben Santoriello unpack "Quiet Quitting." ©2022 Britton Rice, Ben Santoriello. SOURCES: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/antiwork/⁠⁠https://thehill.com/changing-america/respect/equality/3632805-half-

114. Fractional Job Roles: They Worth It? (feat. Marketing Advisor + Musician, John C Pollard)

Apr 16 2024 63 mins  
This week Brit speaks with John C Pollard about the emerging part-time and project-based employment arrangements for leaders, known as Fractional Job Roles. John C Pollard is a marketing advisor, professional musician, independent recording artist, and dreamer. He spent most of his 30-year career in a variety of marketing and consulting roles for Fortune 50 companies like SAP a

113. Top Episodes: Ikigai (feat. bestselling author, career and workplace expert, Lindsey Pollak)

Apr 13 2024 40 mins  
In this Top Episode, Brit talks with New York times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and career and workplace expert, Lindsey Pollak about the Japanese concept of Ikigai. Ikigai (生き甲斐, 'a reason for being') is a Japanese concept referring to something that gives a person a sense of purpose, a reason for living. LINKS: lindseypollak.com⁠ BOOK: Recalculating:

112. Sober Living: How to Stop Overdoing It (feat. Expert, Author, Speaker, Duncan Bhaskaran Brown)

Apr 09 2024 52 mins  
Duncan Bhaskaran Brown is a speaker, author and coach helping those overcome over indulgence. According to his bio, Duncan has done his fair share of over indulgence, strictly speaking he’s drunk more than his fair share of wine and eaten more than his fair share of cake. Along the way he found himself in some interesting places like on stage with S-Club, a stint as Mayor of h

111. Top Episodes: The Recurring 1990's

Apr 06 2024 43 mins  
Today we’re talking about the recurring 1990's. 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 Swid