EPISODE · Feb 5, 2024 · 1H 41M

... But We Don't Talk About that

from Off the Menu · host Charles Coulombe

0:00 🎤 Encounters with celebrities and the importance of saying something unique to them.8:11 🎭 World of Warcraft, Vienna ball season, Ash Wednesday, and negative comments on the show.16:36 👑 Romanovs, royal families, and their impact on history.24:28 👪 Traditional family structure and the 50s ideal of marriage, including the role of women, impact of feminism, and the decline of extended family support.33:07 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The shift from extended to nuclear family in the 50s was driven by societal forces such as post-WWI phenomenon, suburbanization, and increased mobility.41:18 💬 The impact of world leaders, particularly Napoleon, and the importance of prioritizing children in divorce situations.49:55 📚 Historical figures, literature, and writing advice58:33 📚 The challenges and passion of writing, finding publishing outlets, and the changing landscape of the industry.1:06:34 📚 Challenges in the publishing industry, including rights, imprints, and market dynamics, along with concerns about hate speech laws.1:14:49 🗣️ Hate crimes, equality, and the impact of ideologies on society.1:23:41 🗣️ Immigration, anti-Semitism, and collegiate rivalries, with references to historical events and literature.1:32:21 🗣️ Black History Month, Lent, and the subtle temptations of the devil.1:40:13 🗣️ The date of Easter, and a philosophical question about the soul.Support the show