Buzz
In this quick episode, we dive deep into the world of small talk. Is there any real value in exchanging superficial pleasantries, or is it all just pointless banter? Regardless of your stance, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself engaged in small talk—so how can you become more at ease with it? Our producer sought insights from some of the experts in this field: bartenders. Then, Melissa and Alice are joined by Mytour writer Nick Douglas in the studio to discuss our diverse perspectives on casual conversation, and whether talking about the weather really serves a purpose.
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Our Recommended Upgrades of the Week
Each week, we share the personal upgrades we’ve made in our lives. This week, we discussed the benefits of cooking your CSA vegetables right away (hello, corn overload!) and removing social media apps from our phones completely. Can you pull it off? What will you do instead of endlessly scrolling through Instagram and battling envy? Only time will tell.
For the first time ever in Upgrade history, we’re issuing an upgrade request. This one comes from our staff writer Nick Douglas, whose nine-month-old baby never laughs at the same thing twice (tough crowd!). So we turn to you, our readers and listeners: how can you reliably make a baby laugh? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
