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The Gossip Practice

The Gossip Practice focuses on gossip as a lens for how we relate to one another. Hosted by Moe, each episode explores niche Chicago history or overlooked juicy stories through a mix of cultural commentary and playful opinion.

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    Colonized & Catholic Archives | Navigating Vietnamese Identity

    Uncover Vietnamese lore from the origins of bánh mì related to the French as well as Chúa Nhật / Chủ Nhật related to the Portuguese. These historical rabbit holes lead Moe to share their personal reckoning with diaspora, belonging and selfhood as a Việt Kiều ("Vietnamese sojourner") adult.RECORDING CORRECTION: Chủ =/= chú (uncle). BUT! My confusion still stands!!!Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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    Quit On Purpose | The Freedom of an Impermanent Personality

    "You never stick with anything in your life." A Reddit post about changing hobbies opens up a bigger question... what if your personality and identity are not fixed but simply practiced? Moe thoughtfully introduces personality plasticity, giving listeners permission to become anew over and over again with challenges to reconceptualize oneself. Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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    Critically Endangered | On Having Hobbies and a Soul

    Life is short, but it is wide. A Tumblr post about glassblowers spirals into a bigger conversation about threateningly endangered crafts, stuffy corporate lives and new creative ideas. Sometimes, “doing the hard thing” may be the prompt to reclaim our humanity.Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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    Ghosts & the Search for More Life in Mexico City

    A sunrise boat tour through Xochimilco, CDMX (UNESCO heritage site) introduces travelers to hot café de olla, cold pulque, buoyant chinampas and the haunted Island of the Dolls. This episode explores the origins of these infamous dolls and my personal "why" to explore.Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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    Heartbreak at 35K' | A Spirit Airlines Confession

    Love, lies and Spirit Airlines. This episode explores the fall of a long-term relationship and trusted airline company. One exhausted traveler boards a Spirit flight, getting front-row seats to a stranger’s marriage unraveling in real time. Losing familiar things can hit harder than we may expect.Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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    Chicago’s Forgotten Names | Cubs & Sox Origins

    From the White Stockings to Colts to Orphans, this episode explores the Cubs' forgotten origin stories and when the White Sox entered the chat. A casual trivia question leads us to Chicago’s earliest baseball beef, including silly names, public insults and a rivalry that defines the city. This lore is worth learning regardless of how well-versed you are in sports. Share Your Gossip PracticeContact: [email protected] Intro/outro music credit:   Title: "feeling happy today [upbeat happy beat]Artist: snoozy beatsSource: Free Music Archive License type: CC BY

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Gossip Practice focuses on gossip as a lens for how we relate to one another. Hosted by Moe, each episode explores niche Chicago history or overlooked juicy stories through a mix of cultural commentary and playful opinion.

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How many episodes does The Gossip Practice have?

The Gossip Practice currently has 6 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Gossip Practice about?

The Gossip Practice focuses on gossip as a lens for how we relate to one another. Hosted by Moe, each episode explores niche Chicago history or overlooked juicy stories through a mix of cultural commentary and playful opinion.

How often does The Gossip Practice release new episodes?

The Gossip Practice has 6 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Gossip Practice?

The Gossip Practice is created and hosted by Moe.
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