Season 2, Episode 3: Small World

In this episode of Opposite of Neutral, Chris and Evan explore the concept of the 'small world.' Evan shares his small world experience where he ran into comedian and actor Will Ferrell in New York, an encounter that reinforced his decision to teach there. They then share small world stories about teaching internationally and traveling around the world. They also discuss assumptions about the world becoming 'smaller' with the advent of the internet, when from personal experiences, it appears to be becoming even vaster.  They close the episode by seeking your input on future episode topics: 'Just press send', 'Imposter syndrome', 'When we were young', or 'Side hustle.' Be sure to vote on which one you want for the next episode on the Spotify poll! 00:00 Introduction and Cold Open Discussion 00:48 Meet the Hosts: Evan and Chris 01:09 Evan's Disney Experiences 03:06 Chris's Lost and Found Story 07:13 Evan's Small World Story: Meeting Will Ferrell 15:24 Chris's Small World Story: Pearl Jam Concert 17:54 Reflecting on Will Ferrell's Career 19:51 Sidetracked: The Career of Will Ferrell 19:59 The Small World: A Personal Experience 21:24 The Unexpected Reunion 22:53 The Science Teacher Chris: Another Small World Story 23:41 The International Teaching World: A Web of Connections 24:28 The Sixth Grade Class: Another Unexpected Connection 25:14 The Small World Connections: Jake’s Story 30:32 The Small World vs Big World: A New Perspective 36:21 The World's Fair: A Glimpse into the Past 40:48 The World Expo: A Sampler Platter of the World 41:19 The Internet: A Double-Edged Sword 42:34 The Small World: Bringing Us Together 42:45 Next Week's Topics: A Poll for Listeners