Ian Forrester & Dr Jessica Symons

Making the familiar strange

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love. In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart? In an intimate exploration of the invisible threads that pull us together and the forces that drive us into isolation. Each month we dive deep into the messy, wonderful, and often complex landscape of raw human connection.

Author

Ian Forrester & Dr Jessica Symons

Episodes

The stories we tell ourselves with Ian and Jess 19.06.2026 1:01:58

Ian and Jess talk about the stories we tell ourselves about love and relationships

Making the familiar strange with Ryan Alexander 30.04.2026 58:47

We explore the spectrum of intimacy, love and reflect on what on earth is happening with the manosphere, as Louis Theroux uncovers the scamming of young men.

Making the familiar strange with Julia Janssen 25.03.2026 1:10:46

Julia Janssen joins us for a discussion about the state of data, privacy and intimacy

Feeling the sizzle of Seoul 26.02.2026 1:04:38

In this episode Dr Jessica talks Korean romance and her work over the last few years, while Ian can't get his hunger out of his head. Never record a podcast on an empty stomach.

Making the familiar strange with Albert Fox Cahn 23.01.2026 1:15:44

Ian and Jessica talk with Albert about the state of dating and intimacy Alberts book - https://amzn.eu/d/fOE3Vhz Albert's book launch in Cambridge - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-move-slow-and-upgrade-tickets-1978382546453

An introduction to the making strangers familiar podcast 08.01.2026 53:01

Welcome to the making strangers familiar podcast A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love. In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart?