Unessential

When Nostalgia Was Considered a Disease

Join us and guest Zac Morgan as we talk about how nostalgia was once considered a disease, what the Titanic can teach us about the everyday decisions that shape our lives, and the surprisingly interesting meanings behind surnames.

Eliminating Distractions in the 1930s

Join us and guest Austin Tullos as we talk about a 1930s invention designed to eliminate distractions, the idea of tipping points and exponential growth, and the story behind Eric Clapton’s famous guitar “Blackie.”

TV Moms vs. Real Moms

Join us and guests Faith and Lesley for a special Mother's Day Unessential. We talk about some of our favorite TV moms, and then dive into the real-life experiences of motherhood and what it’s actually like, what it teaches you, and what makes it so meaningful.

It Looked Like Chaos... But It's Knot

Join us and guest Faith Morgan as we talk about the Artemis II mission and its trip around the moon, why what looks like chaos in the world is actually carefully designed, and fun facts about The Golden Girls and what they showed us about being a friend.

A Social Experiment That Had to Be Shut Down

Join us and guest Lesley Hamilton as we talk about social experiments that went too far, the brain chemistry behind helping others, and the wild world of lightning strike survivors (yes, there’s a convention).