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Today we're talking about Sleep's New Frontier, with reoccurring guest, writer Chase Domergue."Sleep expert Matthew Walker on the secret to a good night’s rest" (Janan Ganesh, Finacial Times, 01/11/2019), "17 Proven Tips to Sleep Better at Night" (Rudy Mawer, MSc, CISSN, Healtline, 02/28/2020), "Why we're sleeping less" (By Madison Park, CNN, No date mentioned), "Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives" (10/28/2019), "Why are we so sleep deprived, and why does it matter?" (Michael S. Jaffee, The Conversation, 03/07/2018, 03/03/2020), "These Sleep Trends from Last Year Explain Why We’re All So Tired" (Casper Editorial Team, Casper.com, 02/17/2021), "Shipping Forecast Dreamland" (YouTube, Jayne Anne Strutt). BOOKS: Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" Matthew Walker, Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson, How do Sleep by Rafael Pelayo. MENTIONS: Apps: Breethe, Calm, Oak, Random Shipping Forecast Podcast. MUSIC: "Mr. Sandman" (performed by Pomplamoose). ©2024, ©2021 The Furious Curious

Hyper-niche styles and sub-cultures at the speed of social. Today talking about “The Core-Era." What’s a core? Why? And how does it define our styles in a new digital age.



TIMESTAMPS:

5:20 - Cores definition

8:54 - Reason #1: You and your people

13:52 - Reason #2: Going Bygone

15:28 - Rocking roll as a "culture"

18:28 - Men in finance loving Metal

19:47 - Punk Prep

21:31 - Reason #3: Going Counter Cult

22:45 - People who create culture

24:54 - Reason #4: Traveling at the speed of social

27:08 - Reason #5: REALITY BITES: escapism & fantasy

29:36 - Five Reasons Why Summary

30:45 - GAME: Let's Test The Sage of Danville: What is Bastard Core?

32:46 - GAME: Let's Test The Sage of Danville: What is Dark Error Core?

33:52 - GAME: Let's Test The Sage of Danville: TrenchCore

34:35 - GAME: Let's Test The Sage of Danville: Ground Core

35:14 - VoidCore

35:26 - TickerCore

36:00 - AnimeCore

36:46 - BarbieCore

36:52 - CraftCore

37:00 - VacationCore

37:24 - Coastal Grandmother-Core

38:38 - CleanCore, SafetyCore, SafetyGoth, High CleanCore, Low CleanCore

40:14 - Let's Test The Sage of Danville: BombaCore

42:06 - AuroraCore

42:36 - GnomeCore

43:12 - "Elevated Laziness"

44:50 - Brit and Chase play "Find Your Core Aesthetic" game

50:58 - Fast List of Cores

53:29 - Parting Thoughts



MUSIC:

"Silk Chiffon" (MUNA, Phoebe Bridgers), "Quesadilla Daddy" (Limousine), "Pumped Up Kicks [instrumental] (Foster the People), The Night We Met (Lord Huron)



SOURCES:



https://www.popbuzz.com/life/quizzes/core-aesthetic-quiz/



https://www.buzzfeed.com/popsicledog/core-aesthetic-quiz



https://uquiz.com/quiz/RDTg1l/which-core-aesthetic-are-you



https://www.gq.com/story/in-search-of-gnomecore



https://www.vogue.com/article/an-airy-styles-pinterest-board-to-help-you-get-and-stay-ethereal-in-2023



https://aesthetics.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Aesthetics



https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2021/03/10353481/core-aesthetic-fashion-trends-tiktok



https://www.gawker.com/culture/the-new-trend-is-gnomecore



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“Chin up.” “Brush it off.” “Everything happens for a reason.” Today, we’re talking about Toxic Positivity.

SOURCES:


⁠https://www.betterup.com/blog/toxic-positivity?hs_amp=true⁠


⁠https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/toxic-positivity-during-the-pandemic#So,-how-do-you-deal-with-toxic-positivity?⁠


⁠https://www.usatoday.com/life/⁠

MUSIC:

"Toxic" (Britney Spears), "Don't Worry Be Happy" (Bobby McFerrin).

©2022, ©2023 ©2024, The Furious Curious, Tin Whisper Media.

Today Brit and Alexander talk about Internet Outrage, decoding the drama. They explore the deeper reasons why, unpacking some amazing examples, and key ways to turn online dumpster fires into creative firepower.



TIMESTAMPS:



01:40 - Introduction

05:46 - Reason 1: The Megaphone Algorithmic

12:05 - Reason 2: In Your Head

14:53 - Reason 3: Computer Screen Veil

17:05 - Reason 4: Easy Keys-y

18:27 - Reason 5: Sans Nuance

24:55 - Reason 6: Virtue Signals

28:10 - Five Reasons Why Summary

29:14 - Internet Outrage & Web 2.0

32:29 - Trolling

34:06 - Rickrolling

39:50 - The Psychology of Internet Outrage

42:15 - Case Example: Milkshake Duck

52:54 - Rage Bait

55:40 - Case Example: Bean Dad

1:00:06 - Five Reasons to be Inspired

1:00:39 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 1: Be Real

1:01:44 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 2: Have a Goal in Mind

1:01:56 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 3: Embracing Humor

1:03:09 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 4: Redirecting the Rage

1:03:21 - Five Reasons to be Inspired 5: Engage-O

1:04:05 - Make it easy to participate



SOURCES:

Bean Dad

https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/events/bean-dad



Chewbacca Mask Lady

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewbacca_Mask_Lady



Why everything is a Milkshake Duck

https://www.vox.com/culture/22350188/what-is-a-milkshake-duck-definition-explained-jensen-karp-cinnamon-toast-shrimp



Why We Snap: Understanding the Psychology of Online Outrage

https://therapygroupdc.com/therapist-dc-blog/why-we-snap-understanding-the-psychology-of-online-outrage/



Rage-baiting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rage-baiting



Why Do People Troll Online?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/writing-integrity/202008/why-do-people-troll-online



What Is Web 2.0?

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/w/web-20.asp#:~:text=Web%202.0%20describes%20the%20current,aftermath%20of%20the%20dotcom%20bubble.



MUSIC:

"Harmony Hall" (Vampire Weekend), "Pretty girls I don't know anymore" (18 Carat Affair), "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Rick Ansley).



©2024 The Furious Curious

Brit and Chase return to unpack why #EatTheRich has (re)risen to prominence.

SOURCES:


⁠https://www.gq.com/story/eat-the-rich-digital-generation⁠


⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/12/your-money/tax-refund-decrease.html⁠


⁠https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/culture/entertainment/a38481460/why-are-we-so-obsessed-with-succession/⁠


⁠https://www.phillyvoice.com/cherry-hill-school-district-lunch-debt-donation-prom-field-trips/⁠


⁠https://www.marketplace.org/2023/02/15/why-eat-the-rich-storylines-are-taking-over-tv-and-movies/⁠


⁠https://www.contagious.com/news-and-views/eat-the-rich-is-the-dominant-creative-narrative-for-advertising⁠


⁠https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/07/25/the-haves-and-the-have-yachts⁠


⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eat_the_rich⁠


⁠https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilded_Age⁠


What the succession ending means: ⁠https://youtu.be/0vhipybrPdg⁠


⁠https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html⁠


⁠https://junkee.com/eat-the-rich-tiktok/281339⁠



MUSIC:

"Eat the Rich" (Aerosmith), "Minuetto" (Luigi Boccherini), "jazzy-abstract-beat-11254" (Coma-Media).



©2024, ©2023 The Furious Curious

Matt Keck is a creative director who worked on the Wendy's account for over a decade and is also known for the old YouTube meme "I'm a snake."



This week, Brit and Chase tracked down Matt to talk about what he learned about going viral, turning online beefs into social gold, creating "Stans," and humanizing brands, including helping Wendy take her crown as the Queen troll of the internet. Plus, his new podcast, #RoastMe: the story of the Wendy’s Twitter account, and his upcoming comedy special.



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TIMESTAMPS:

04:20: Wendy’s Twitter Beginnings

09:44: Changing the brand messaging

10:30: Human jokes rather than bots

10:52: Creating “Stans”

12:26: “Going Native”

15:56: Applying improv to social

17:22: Trolling the trolls

18:40: Trusting your teams, the ephemeral nature of social

20:50: Creating your own version of “a moment” vs chasing a moment

22:52: “Community Engagers”

24:20: Being successful before anybody knew what you were doing

25:22: Ask for forgiveness and not permission

27:47: Social Buckets vs. Open Real-Time Tweets

34:02: How the Rap Battle got made

36:46: What makes people pause, stop, and engage

38:27: Cameo

40:10: Matt’s Comedy Show



FOLLOW MATT:

YouTube

Instagram

LinkTree

#RoastME Podcast on Spotify and Apple



MUSIC:

"Praise The Lord (Da Shine) (Instrumental) ft. Skepta" (A$AP Rocky), "18 Carat Affair" (Desire)



©2024 The Furious Curious, Britton Rice, Chase Domergue