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Elissa
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Sometimes what could have been an 8-second event…isn’t. Through a series of introspective observations, this micro-podcast explores the small, everyday moments that unravel the second you look at them too closely — the ones that should be simple. But aren’t. Hosted by Elissa, who has a tendency to overthink things…on purpose. Because it’s never just about what’s happening. It’s about what emerges...when the script fails.

Episodes

  1. Aug 1

    VI: Red Light Districts: Pumping the Brakes.

    Red lights are supposed to mean "STOP." But somewhere between autopilot, overconfidence, and the occasional honey badger, things get...complicated. In this episode, Elissa explores the strange ecosystem of traffic: rats determined on chasing imaginary shortcuts, the squirrels lost in thought, the geese in the navigation seat...and the unconscious ways that our brains convince us that we've already seen the road ahead. Because sometimes, the most dangerous thing behind the wheel... is certainty.

  2. May 12

    V: Swallow First: Table Manners

    Chewing with your mouth closed. Attainable for most...and yet...elusive for others. In this episode, Elissa explores the unspoken rules of table manners, the sensory chaos of poor etiquette, and why the smallest habits say the most about how we show up for others. Because sometimes as the event unfolds... ...the napkin does not.

  3. Apr 23

    IV: Hands' Jobs: Handshake Etiquette

    First impressions are important... and the humble handshake is the physical foundation of your approach. In this episode, Elissa dissects the silent negotiation happening in every introduction -- grip strength, duration, intention...and the not-so-subtle ways people get...out of hand. Because you're not just meeting someone... You're evaluating them.

  4. Apr 11

    III: Pulling in...and Out: Parking Performance

    Pulling in and out of parking spaces is simple in theory...but...not if someone is watching. In this episode, Elissa explores the quiet performance of parking -- from back-in bravado to parallel parking purgatory, and the universal tendency to commit to the bit...a term which here means, "a really bad park job." Because it's never just about the space. It's about what we do...when everyone can see us get it wrong.

  5. Apr 11

    II: It's Not That Small: Casual Conversation

    "How ARE you?" "Good! You?" "Good!" And just like that...nothing was said. In this episode, Elissa explores the strange ritual of small talk-- why we do it, how to survive it, and what happens when someone decides to hold you hostage in the produce section. Because it's not really about being polite. It's about keeping things...comfortable.

  6. Apr 11

    I: Please Use Other Door: Making an Entrance

    Please. Use. Other. Door. Seems simple enough-- until it isn't. In this episode, Elissa explores the hidden pressure of doors: mixed signals, revolving door debacles, and the moral dilemma of becoming a doorstop. Because the second something goes wrong... it's no longer an entrance. It's a performance.

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Sometimes what could have been an 8-second event…isn’t. Through a series of introspective observations, this micro-podcast explores the small, everyday moments that unravel the second you look at them too closely — the ones that should be simple. But aren’t. Hosted by Elissa, who has a tendency to overthink things…on purpose. Because it’s never just about what’s happening. It’s about what emerges...when the script fails.

Information

  • Creator
    Elissa
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elissa
  • Show Website
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