The Furious Curious

This week, Brit discusses " Adulting " with Author, Speaker + Coach, Mel Trumble. Mel Trumble, Founder of ZERO F*CKS GIVEN LIVING, shares insights on "adulting." They discuss its origins, challenges, financial literacy, work-life balance, changing norms, and generational perspectives. Mel also highlights her coaching and speaking work, emphasizing joy and fulfillment in life. M...

The term "Barbenheimer" is a portmanteau of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer," two films that were released in theaters on the same day in July 2023. The term has been used to describe the cultural phenomenon of these two films competing for attention from audiences. This week, we drop #5ReasonsWhy #Barbenheimer is a thing and what it says about current culture.  MUSIC: &quo...

This week, Brit unpacks "Parasocial" with Metamodernism podcast host, Alexander Woell. Alexander is brilliant, fascinating and kind soul and host of the fantastical Metamodernism podcast, where he interviews people about "life in the metamodern age and the films, television shows, and music that shape how we see the world." LINKS: Listen to Metamodernism on Spotify and Apple po...

“Chin up.” “Brush it off.” “Everything happens for a reason.” Today, we’re talking about Toxic Positivity. SOURCES: https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-positivity?hs_amp=true https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic#So,-how-do-you-deal-with-toxic-positivity? https://www.usatoday.com/life/ MUSIC: "Toxic" (Britney Spears), "Don't Worry B...

Gems, flops, and a new relationship with your moviegoer. This week, we're talking about A24 and the future of filmmaking. SOURCES: https://www.economist.com/culture/2022/09/01/the-rise-and-rise-of-a24-a-champion-of-storytelling-on-screen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-it-a-vulture-podcast-with-sam-sanders/id1634687152?i=1000574986502 https://www.vulture.com/article/a24-movies-ranke...

Brit and Chase return to unpack why #EatTheRich has (re)risen to prominence. SOURCES: https://www.gq.com/story/eat-the-rich-digital-generation https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/your-money/tax-refund-decrease.html https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/entertainment/a38481460/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-succession/ https://www.phillyvoice.com/cherry-hill-school-district-lunch-debt-donation-prom-...

Can K-Pop inspire copywriters? Does pickleball explain virality? Are comic books a branding masterclass?  We think so.  Because we believe curiosity creates opportunity, wonderful ideas hide in weird places, and exploring, inspires.  If you’re like us, you’re a curious creator with a culture-wide mindset. You find inspiration outside the lines — even if your work lives inside them. You revere the...

Dying in a digital darwinian world? Well you’re not, and you're not alone. This week Britton and Chase talk about the "Millennial Pause" and what it can teach us about the evolution of us and the internet. Plus, telltale signs you’re a millennial on the internet, which is ok!! MUSIC: "Mr Brightside" (The Killers), "Yeah!" (Usher ft. Lil Jon, Ludacris).  SOURCES:  https://thelatch.com.au/...

This week, Chase and Britton recap 2022, including highlights and big takeaways. Plus, what they're super excited about for 2023. MUSIC: "Stranger Things" (Music Unlimted), "South Kid Beat" (CraneHolyF), "Miyagismama - Flute Song" (Miyagisama), "Glory Days" (Bruce Springsteen). ©2022, ©2023 Britton Rice, Chase Domergue, Ben Santoriella, Charlie Quirk. 

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-of-us-workers-say-they-are-quiet-quitting-poll/...

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/a40229569/stranger...

Is Lacrosse having a moment? Or will it’s net continue to cast wider and wider? Let’s find out. And find out why. This is The Furious Curious.  SOURCES:  https://www.armyandnavyacademy.org/blog/why-lacrosse-is-the-sport-of-choice-of-todays-youth/ , https://athelogroup.com/lacrosse/a-sport-on-the-rise/ , https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Tsai , https://premierlacrosseleague.com , https...

Feeling like a fraud? You’re not alone, and you may be overthinking it. Today we’re talking about Imposter Syndrome. This is The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "What Is Imposter Syndrome?" (verywellmind, Arlin Cuncic, 07/27/2022, "8 in 10 Experience Imposter Syndrome Because They Ignore a Universal Truth About Success" (Inc, Jeff Haden, 05/05/2021), "The Rise of Imposter Syndrome Fear among leaders of...

Today we continue our discussion in part two about the relationship between our stuff and our personal identities with Dr. Sam Gosling. Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas.  His current research focuses on the psychology...

Today we’re talking about the relationship between our stuff and our personal identities with Dr. Sam Gosling. Sam Gosling is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas, Austin. He did his doctoral work at the University of California at Berkeley, where his dissertation focused on personality in spotted hyenas.  His current research focuses on the psychology of physical space, how p...

Today we're continuing our film mini-series with part 3: The Movie Musical Revival. SOURCES: "17 musicals set for film adaptations" (WhatsOnStage, Alex Wood, 06/14/2022), "The Resurrection of the Movie Musical" (flickeringmyth.com, 07/8/2021), "2021 Brought Back Big Budget Movie Musicals, So Why Didn’t Audiences Care?" (Decider,  Anna Menta, 12/15/2021), "In the Heights and the new Golden Age...

Today we're continuing our film mini-series with part 2: The Return of Film Noir. SOURCES: "Film Noir’s Early Days: How Studios Resisted, Then Embraced, the Genre" (The Hollywood Reporter, Thomas Doherty, 12/22/2021), "The 100 Best Film Noirs of All Time" (Paste Magazine,  Amanda Schurr, Andy Crump, Mark Rozeman & Paste Staff, 11/05/2021). "Neon Noir: The Dopest Film Genre You’ve Never He...

Today we’re talking about the expansion of superhero films, featuring comic creator, Daniel Grussi. I'm Brit and this is a The Furious Curious. SOURCES: "The Rise of Superhero Movies" (John Kindall, Budapest Reporter, 09/30/2021). "The Rise of Superhero Movies" (Roja Pande, The Daily Q, No Date Provided), "The Rise of Superhero Films" (New Your Film Academy, 06/30/2017). MUSIC: "Iron Man 3 Theme"...

Hello Furious Curious listeners! We will be returning with new episodes in June, including a two-part series of film phenomenons and what they are telling us about changes in culture. Part 1 will be first unpacking "The Return of Film Noir" with reoccurring guest Chase Domergue. Part 2 will be the "Rise of Comic Films and the Expanded Universe" with Courageous Comic writer Daniel Grussi. Also to c...

Today we’re talking about the recurring 1990's. I'm Brit, he's Chase and this is The Furious Curious. 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 Swidey, 07/1...

Today we’re talking about The Mechanics of Storytelling: Part 2. I’m Brit, he’s Ben 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 Templates for Timeless Storytelling" (Self-Publishing School...

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 Templates for Timeless Storytelling" (Self-Publi...

This week, Brit talks to 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: https://lindseypollak.com BOOK: Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Chan...

Today we're talking about Sleep's New Frontier, with reoccurring guest, writer Chase Domergue."Sleep expert Matthew Walker on the secret to a good night’s rest" (Janan Ganesh, Finacial Times, 01/11/2019), "17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night" (Rudy Mawer, MSc, CISSN, Healtline, 02/28/2020), "Why we're sleeping less" (By Madison Park, CNN, No date menti...

With the pandemic and even more recently the events happening after the George Floyd tragedy, we decided to postpone our next episode this week to instead provide space for reflection during this time. Furthermore, since this is affecting many different communities, we encourage you all to safely engage in your local community to make a positive impact. Talk soon.