Sorta Sophisticated

A podcast rooted in becoming more cultured and curious. Where we endeavor to suspend judgment, expand our worldview and explore new topics that will help us learn to appreciate varying...more

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Episode 098 - The Oldest Lesson Some Societies Seem To Forget

April 01, 2026

Episode 098 - The Oldest Lesson Some Societies Seem To Forget

In today’s episode, we’re talking about an ancient idea that some cultures understood thousands of years ago - and why the rest of the...

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Episode 097 - The Most Romantic Sport in America: Why Baseball Feels Like A Love Story

March 25, 2026

Episode 097 - The Most Romantic Sport in America: Why Baseball Feels Like A Love Story

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why the most romantic love story in America might be hiding in a baseball stadium and why this...

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Episode 096 - You're Thinking About AI All Wrong

March 18, 2026

Episode 096 - You're Thinking About AI All Wrong

Highlights of this episode include unpacking the surprising upside, psychological shift, and cultural disruption driven by artificial intelligence - the restless digital apprentice quietly...

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Episode 095 - Shakespeare Twist: How Human Nature, Ego, Jealousy, and Ambition Still Drive Every Movie and TV Show Today

March 11, 2026

Episode 095 - Shakespeare Twist: How Human Nature, Ego, Jealousy, and Ambition Still Drive Every Movie and TV Show Today

Highlights of this episode include unpacking the surprising edge, psychological precision, and cultural dominance of William Shakespeare - the scrappy actor-entrepreneur who quietly built...

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Episode 094 -  The Quiet Grief of Becoming Someone Else

March 04, 2026

Episode 094 -  The Quiet Grief of Becoming Someone Else

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the grief of becoming someone else - and why it almost never comes from failure, but from the...

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Episode 093 - Martinis and Mobsters: How the Rat Pack Defined the Era of Cool

February 25, 2026

Episode 093 - Martinis and Mobsters: How the Rat Pack Defined the Era of Cool

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Rat Pack - and why it had almost nothing to do with music and everything to do...

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