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DOWNERS: the definitive podcast about sadness and sometimes Korean food, hosted by Jack, Kate, and Hao. It's released every Wednesday and sometimes Thursday and sometimes, sigh, even Friday if work is really busy.

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Jun 27, 2018

EPISODE 69 // This hour, we talk about Dr. Francine Patterson’s scientific work with Koko, the gorilla who passed away recently. Fame in science is discussed, snake oil is sold, and words are spelt. We cover the criticism the scientific community has levied against Patterson’s work; we talk about the sexual...


Jun 20, 2018

EPISODE 68 // With the eruption at Volcán de Fuego claiming 114 lives this past month in Guatemala, we dedicate this hour to VOLCANOS. We attempt to process our awe of our natural geology; we attempt to confront the very majesty of Earth. Also, at every wedding you should try to make the evening news.

 

Plugs this...


Jun 13, 2018

EPISODE 67 // This week we talk ALLERGIES. We've all got them! How do we cope? Also, we check in with each other after a long period of not recording, including some hot details about Jack's west-coast road trip.

 

Plugs this week:

  • Metal straws (Kate)
  • John Steinbeck's EAST OF EDEN (Hao)
  • Eating less meat (Jack)

 


Jun 6, 2018

EPISODE 66 // This week Jack and Kate are gone but in their stead is Chelsea, who is looking for teacher work so contact her via #chelsea on Twitter. Beside that we are talking TAYLOR SWIFT AND KARLIE KLOSS: why they might be in a relationship, why they are definitely in a relationship, and the queer semiotics of...