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 066 - Don’t Fear the Timpani: Classical Music Debunked

August 06, 2025

Episode 066 - Don’t Fear the Timpani: Classical Music Debunked

Highlights of this episode include demystifying what “classical music” actually is - and why it’s not just for stuffy concert halls and people who...

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Episode 065 - The Killing Fields: Cambodia’s Genocide, 50 Years Later

July 31, 2025

Episode 065 - The Killing Fields: Cambodia’s Genocide, 50 Years Later

In today’s episode, we’re revisiting one of the darkest chapters of the 20th century - Cambodia’s Killing Fields, 50 years later. This isn’t just...

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Ep 064 - Middle East Matchups: Who’s Backing Who When Things Blow Up

July 23, 2025

Ep 064 - Middle East Matchups: Who’s Backing Who When Things Blow Up

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the tangled web of Middle East alliances — a region where loyalties shift fast, grudges run deep, and...

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Ep 063 - Bible vs. Biology: The Courtroom Cage Match Turns 100!

July 16, 2025

Ep 063 - Bible vs. Biology: The Courtroom Cage Match Turns 100!

In today’s episode, we’re revisiting one of the most gloriously ridiculous legal showdowns in American history: the Scopes Monkey Trial. That’s right - it’s...

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Episode 062 - The Career Break: When to Pause, Pivot, or Peace Out

July 10, 2025

Episode 062 - The Career Break: When to Pause, Pivot, or Peace Out

In today’s episode, we’re diving into the beautifully chaotic world of career breaks — because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is...

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Ep 061: Formula 1- A Crash Course in Drama, Decibels, and Designer Sunglasses

July 02, 2025

Ep 061: Formula 1- A Crash Course in Drama, Decibels, and Designer Sunglasses

 Highlights of this episode include diving into the high-octane drama, precision engineering, and absurd levels of glamour that make Formula One the world’s most...

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