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 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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00:40:52

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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00:41:59

Episode 092 - The Boston Tea Party: America’s First Group Chat Meltdown

February 18, 2026

Episode 092 - The Boston Tea Party: America’s First Group Chat Meltdown

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Boston Tea Party - and why it had almost nothing to do with tea and everything to...

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00:36:49

Episode 091 - February Is the Worst Month and That’s on Purpose

February 11, 2026

Episode 091 - February Is the Worst Month and That’s on Purpose

In this episode, we dive into the month everyone loves to complain about: February. The short, awkward, emotionally aggressive stretch of the year that...

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Episode 090 - Artemis II: The Awkward Question NASA Has To Answer

February 04, 2026

Episode 090 - Artemis II: The Awkward Question NASA Has To Answer

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why NASA is going back to the Moon - and why it has nothing to do with nostalgia....

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