The Gossip Practice

Uncover Vietnamese lore from the origins of bánh mì related to the French as well as Chúa Nhật / Chủ Nhật related to the Portuguese. These historical rabbit holes lead Moe to share their personal reckoning with diaspora, belonging and selfhood as a Việt Kiều ("Vietnamese sojourner") adult. RECORDING CORRECTION: Chủ =/= chú (uncle). BUT! My confusion still stands!!! Share Your Gossip Prac...

"You never stick with anything in your life." A Reddit post about changing hobbies opens up a bigger question... what if your personality and identity are not fixed but simply practiced? Moe thoughtfully introduces personality plasticity, giving listeners permission to become anew over and over again with challenges to reconceptualize oneself.  Share Your Gossip Practice Contact: helloma...

Life is short, but it is wide. A Tumblr post about glassblowers spirals into a bigger conversation about threateningly endangered crafts, stuffy corporate lives and new creative ideas. Sometimes, “doing the hard thing” may be the prompt to reclaim our humanity. Share Your Gossip Practice Contact: hellomangomoe@gmail.com  Intro/outro music credit:    Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy b...

Love, lies and Spirit Airlines. This episode explores the fall of a long-term relationship and trusted airline company. One exhausted traveler boards a Spirit flight, getting front-row seats to a stranger’s marriage unraveling in real time. Losing familiar things can hit harder than we may expect. Share Your Gossip Practice Contact: hellomangomoe@gmail.com  Intro/outro music credit:    Title: &quo...

A sunrise boat tour through Xochimilco, CDMX (UNESCO heritage site) introduces travelers to hot café de olla, cold pulque, buoyant chinampas and the haunted Island of the Dolls. This episode explores the origins of these infamous dolls and my personal "why" to explore. Share Your Gossip Practice Contact: hellomangomoe@gmail.com  Intro/outro music credit:    Title: "feeling happy tod...

From the White Stockings to Colts to Orphans, this episode explores the Cubs' forgotten origin stories and when the White Sox entered the chat. A casual trivia question leads us to Chicago’s earliest baseball beef, including silly names, public insults and a rivalry that defines the city. This lore is worth learning regardless of how well-versed you are in sports.  Share Your Gossip Practice...