Oct 12, 2026

This week, we continue our conversation from last week's episode: Can living in a foreign country or even a different city from where you grew up dramatically change your life and even your personality?

Last week we discussed the concrete life outcomes (like who you marry, what job you do, if you have kids) that often...

Oct 9, 2026

It's a much-told legend that Michelangelo and Leonardo Da Vinci used to rob graves in order to dissect bodies in secret so they could achieve anatomical accuracy in their art.

But is it actually true?

On this mini-episode from our archives, we are joined by curator Jennifer Dasal of the Art Curious podcast, and author...

Oct 5, 2026

Can living in a foreign country or even a different city from where you grew up dramatically change your life and even your personality?

A letter from a listener sparked this fascinating topic.

Katy and Tiffany muse on how their lives would be different if Tiffany hadn't moved to Rome and Katy hadn't moved back...

Oct 2, 2026

It's finally Halloween season, and to assuage the fears of anyone who is afraid of rats (like Tiffany!) Katy shares a fascinating and little-known recording of rat laughter (yes, you read that right) on this episode from our archives.

On this mini-episode from years past, she also shares a touching piece of short...

Sep 28, 2026

A cringy AI-generated ad that touts a gimmicky protein pasta as "just like in Italy!" makes us wonder: what are the worst misperceptions around Italian culture, food, and lifestyle?

We muse on how easy it is to fall prey to these misconceptions and end up having an inauthentic experience while in Italy, or not enjoying...