Moe

The Gossip Practice

Society EN ↓ 6 episodes

The Gossip Practice focuses on gossip as a lens for how we relate to one another. Hosted by Moe, each episode explores niche Chicago history or overlooked juicy stories through a mix of cultural commentary and playful opinion.

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Moe

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Colonized & Catholic Archives | Navigating Vietnamese Identity 04.06.2026 18:34

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...

Quit On Purpose | The Freedom of an Impermanent Personality 28.05.2026 21:57

"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...

Critically Endangered | On Having Hobbies and a Soul 21.05.2026 19:48

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...

Heartbreak at 35K' | A Spirit Airlines Confession 12.05.2026 14:41

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...

Ghosts & the Search for More Life in Mexico City 12.05.2026 15:55

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...

Chicago’s Forgotten Names | Cubs & Sox Origins 11.05.2026 12:31

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...