Karl Nova

Karl Nova’s Oddcast

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Odd observations from one who might be an oddball to you

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Karl Nova

Episodes

EPISODE 13: TIME AND THE FEAR OF MISSING OUT 01.05.2025 31:29

Have you ever had the fear that you are missing out on something? Have you ever felt hurried along when all you want to do is take your time? Let's talk...

EPISODE 12: DID I LIKE THE SINNERS MOVIE? MAYBE... 25.04.2025 30:57

Today I am talking about stories and narratives. It is not just telling a story that is important, it is how you tell it... Also I share about why I don't like wrestling anymore.

EPISODE 11: BATH BREAK BUT I CAN'T SWIM?!! (THE STREAMING ERA) 17.04.2025 32:16

I was on a break, I went swimming but I forgot how to swim! Take a walk with me in Bath: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdDWNKgt/

EPISODE 10: VIEWS AND FAKE NEWS (THE STREAMING ERA) 11.04.2025 30:53

In this episode, a beautiful trip way up north to Whitley Bay and the stock market going crazy inspired some thoughts... Journey with me up to Whitley Bay: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIZANobqayD/?igsh=MTA0bXp5dHM0ZzZ5dw==

EPISODE 9: PROJECTION: When I get randomly insulted online (THE STREAMING ERA) 03.04.2025 31:22

Every now and then, sad online trolls have popped up to insult me on my social media pages and Youtube account leaving nasty comments. I asked myself, "why do faceless online users do this?" Short answer: projection. Long answer? Listen to the episode...

EPISODE 8: A CAR CRASH GETS THE MOST ATTENTION! (THE STREAMING ERA) 28.03.2025 31:06

This week I saw something so shocking and extreme! Isn't it mad how extreme things hold us captive?

EPISODE 7: NOSTALGIA. The Good Old Days?! (THE STREAMING ERA) 21.03.2025 30:16

We all indulge in nostalgia but were past times really all good? I think in the streaming era, nostalgia is even more of a thing playing tricks with our minds...

EPISODE 6: PEEKABOO! IT'S DOECHII BABY! (THE STREAMING ERA) 14.03.2025 31:12

What does the concept of "object permanence" when it comes to babies, Doechii and the streaming era have in common? You're gonna have to listen to find out!

EPISODE 5: HOLY HIP HOP BATMAN! Confirmation bias (THE STREAMING ERA) 07.03.2025 30:18

Back in the day, I never knew there was a term for always wanting your opinions to be right and wanting to see things that confirm you were right! Then I learnt about confirmation bias and... look listen to the episode it is fire! (because I say it is lol)

EPISODE 4: ALGORITHM AND BLUES (THE STREAMING ERA) 28.02.2025 28:50

What exactly is "the algorithm" when it comes to using social media platforms or streaming platforms in general? I had to investigate...

EPISODE 3: Niches and how Kendrick Lamar was still invisible to some people (THE STREAMING ERA) 21.02.2025 30:26

Kendrick Lamar is one of my favourite artists but a lot of people are just discovering him after his Super Bowl half-time show performance. Even people who are in the USA where he has won 22 Grammys, a Pulitzer Prize and is famous! How is this possible? Short answer: niches. Long answer? Listen to the episode...

EPISODE 2: Kanye and The Attention Economy (THE STREAMING ERA) 13.02.2025 30:48

Introducing a series talking about The Streaming Era. In this episode we are looking at Ye aka Kanye West crashing out on Twitter (again)

EPISODE 1: Oh no, not ANOTHER podcast! 06.02.2025 30:34

This is the reboot of Karl Nova’s oddcast. If Spider-man can have reboots, so can I! Haha! Allow me to reintroduce myself!