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Two Americans in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, One ancient proverb, Half an hour deep dive that changes everything. Every episode starts with a centuries-old saying and ends with questions that keeps you up at night. Join us to Think, Question, Connect. New Episodes drop every Friday (Arabian Standard Time) No fluff. Just the conversations you wish you were having at 2am. Joe & Joyce (in a corner of the hot Arabian desert...)

  1. 2D AGO

    Real Friends are Quiet...Fake Ones are Sweet [Ep. 018]

    Real friends are quiet as water. Fake friends are sweet as honey. We explore the classic Chinese proverb 君子之交淡如水，小人之交甜如蜜 and what it really means for our relationships today. Joe and Joyce share honest stories and the most important takeaway: if you want real friends, you have to be a real friend first. Listen to the full episode now. What’s one quality you look for in a true friend? Share below 💛 #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #RealVsFakeFriends #FriendshipProverb 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    32 min

  2. APR 17

    Will Laughter ACTUALLY Make You Better? [Ep. 017]

    He Laughed Himself Healthy – The Shocking True Story One man was dying… until he discovered that laughter could literally heal his body. In this fun and uplifting episode, we dive into the incredible story of Norman Cousins, plus Joe shares some wildly inappropriate (and hilarious) stories that had us laughing until our ribs hurt. This is your reminder that joy might be the best medicine you’re not using enough. Full episode is live now — watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts. What’s the last thing that made you laugh so hard it hurt? Tell us in the comments! 💛 #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #HealingThroughJoy #Laughter 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    35 min

  3. MAR 20

    Perseverance vs. Blind Obsession - The Dripping Water Analogy [Ep 016]

    How do you tell if you're persevering towards a worthy goal, or just being plain stubborn? 🧐 Perseverance has always been taught as a virtue. We argue that there's only a very fine line that separates a true virtue and plain ol' stupidity. Joe and Joyce gets real in this episode and dive into some raw, personal life lessons that shaped their lives. All of this stemmed from the old Chinese idiom: 水滴石穿, or "Dripping Water Wears Through Stone."  Join us on our convo and let us know what you think! #DrippingWater #Perseverance #Stubborness #ChineseIdiom 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    33 min

  4. MAR 13

    A Double Dipping Disaster - A Cantonese Saying about the Cheater [Ep. 015]

    Does it ever bother you that some cheaters get away with it and never get caught? In this episode, Joe and Joyce opens up this uncomfortable can of worms and talk about the ultimate fate of the cheaters and how we can deal with them in real life. Join us for this convo (if you dare!). #OneFootTwoBoat #DoubleDipping #CheatersFate #Cheating 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    33 min

  5. MAR 6

    Can A Lock Keep You Honest? [Ep. 014]

    How do you stay honest when no one’s watching? Is the quality of your honesty situational? “A lock can keep an honest man honest” — a proverb about real integrity vs. external rules. Joe and Joyce discuss trust, boundaries, and why true honesty starts within. Listen to the full episode on any podcast platform. #Honesty #Integrity #LockKeepsHonestManHonest 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    35 min

  6. FEB 27

    "Hanging Sheep’s Head, Selling Dog Meat" – The Bait & Switch Proverb [Ep. 013]

    We unpack the Chinese idiom 掛羊頭賣狗肉 (“hanging sheep’s head, selling dog meat”) — a warning about false appearances and bait-and-switch tricks. Joyce dives into its Cantonese roots and how it shows up in modern life. Listen to the full episode on any podcast app. What deception have you spotted lately? Share in the comments! #CantoneseSayings #BaitAndSwitch #LifeLessons 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    36 min

  7. FEB 19

    Fall Down? Pick Up Sand Anyway – Powerful Cantonese Wisdom [Ep 012]

    Every culture has its own “protocol” for saving face. The Cantonese takes it to another level entirely and we will unpack one of the hilarious sayings that encapsulates this undying spirit! "跌咗落地都要拿返渣沙"  – literally means "even if I fall to the ground, at least I grabbed a handful of sand"? It describes someone trying to downplay their mistakes so they don’t loose so much face. From awkward social moments to deeper cultural lessons on pride and embarrassment in Cantonese life, this saying pokes fun at how far we'll go to "salvage" our image. Ever gone overboard to save face? This idiom might hit close to home. Watch (or listen) to the backstory come alive as those charming claymation-style animated clips bring spilled messes, red-faced scrambling, and face-saving antics to life. #SavingFace #saveface #CantoneseIdioms #Pride #proverbexplained 🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    36 min

  8. FEB 13

    Does Time Heal? Or just…NUMB? [Ep 011]

    "Time heals all wounds" – we've all said it (or heard it) after heartbreak, loss, or failure. It's meant to comfort, promising that pain fades eventually. But is it always true... or just a polite lie we tell ourselves? In this episode of unANSWERED, we go back over 800 years to trace the proverb's roots: from ancient Greek and Roman writings to its explosive popularity in English adaptations and beyond. We'll explore why some versions insist "time heals most wounds" (or none at all), real psychology on healing vs. lingering trauma, and when this saying helps—or actually holds people back. Watch (or listen) to the backstory come alive with charming claymation-style animated clips bring fading scars, ticking clocks, and emotional journeys to life. Next time someone tells you "time heals all wounds," you'll know exactly where it came from... and whether to believe it. #TimeHealsAllWounds #HealingProverbs #EmotionalWisdom #ProverbsExplained  🔔 Subscribe for more hidden histories behind everyday idioms, proverbs, and sayings from different cultures. NEW EPISODES every FRIDAY 3pm (AST). [7 AM EST · 12 PM GMT] ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Leave a 5 star review if you like this episode — it helps more people find us! 📲 Find us on @unANSWERED100 on all social platforms (YT, IG, TT, LI, & X) 👋🏽 Come say hi & Read the Blog here: www.unANSWERED100.com #unANSWERED100 #ThinkQuestionConnect #Proverbs #Idioms #Wisdom

    37 min
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Two Americans in Jazan, Saudi Arabia, One ancient proverb, Half an hour deep dive that changes everything. Every episode starts with a centuries-old saying and ends with questions that keeps you up at night. Join us to Think, Question, Connect. New Episodes drop every Friday (Arabian Standard Time) No fluff. Just the conversations you wish you were having at 2am. Joe & Joyce (in a corner of the hot Arabian desert...)

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  • Creator
    Joe & Joyce
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
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