Getting to Know You

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It’s a return from two previous guests as they pair up talk about writing bios, life spreadsheets, and then a thrilling foray into the world of small talk. Do you find yourself forced to interact with strangers? Yes, don’t we all! How do you handle it, do you enjoy it? These are some of things we tackle in this episode. Plus, recommendations! [34:23]

• My So-Called Life spreadsheet (2008)
• Shut Up & Sit Down review of Codenames
• Taipei's Eco-Friendly Youbike Bicycle Program (2013)
• margotseeto.com

Cruel to Be Kind

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Initially this episode was about blacklisting friends and the scars that can accrue from being teased and ostracized in childhood. But halfway through, our conversation takes a compelling turn as we start to discuss ignorance, and whether or not people should be forgiven for not knowing, or if they should be taken to task for their, well, ignorance. [21:55 min]

Enough About You, Now Me!

Enough About You, Now Me! by You, Me, Us

This episode runs a little long but I couldn't cut much because this topic was so timely and important.  If there's anything I want to tell the world in 2011 it's: "get over yourself."  As you'll hear, my guest and I wonder -- and complain -- about why some people are terrible and self-involved conversationalists. We're not talking about you, of course.  Cause you're amazing, just the way you are.  [28:55 min]