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138: And The Winner Is...

In this episode we cover Mark Manson's YouTube video titled "Understanding the Most Anxious Country in the World," [https://youtu.be/50-Gc320CNo?si=AdYX9ZANnLEUG-Jf] which explores the complexities of anxiety that seem to permeate Portuguese society.

137: Fifty, Thrifty, and Depriving

We discovered that the Portuguese equivalent to the "thirty, flirty, and thriving" mantra is "fifty, thrifty, and depriving..." This week's episode theme is thriftiness. And we also cover a recent incident where you won't believe what was used to heal an injured finger. Hint: It's even better than cobwebs.

136: A Handshake is Worth A Thousand Paperworks

Join us for an episode on the art of the Portuguese business transaction... from landlord agreements to paying contractors to booking flights.

135: Titia's Unhinged "Fries and Sauce" Analogy

We're back from hiatus! This episode includes the juiciest bits from a Portuguese auntie's Reddit AMA ("Ask Me Anything") forum.

134: Portuguese Anthologies

We mix our own stories into the Stories of California Azorean Immigrants: An Anthology of Personal Life Sketches [https://library.csustan.edu/ld.php?content_id=55856145] by Bob Santos.