The Venn Dialogues
Join Christine & Jacoby, weekly, as they discuss a wide-range of topics they find interesting. The pair will give their perspective on the topic of the week and then look at the research, facts and literature associated with the topic to see if it expands the conversation. These topics will create a dialogue that encourages our listeners to learn more about the world and ourselves. Listen weekly to find out how you can add to the conversation. Follow us at Venn.Dialogues on Instagram and at VennDialoguePod on X (formerly known as twitter).
Episodes
June is Black Music Month! From the icons who steered the way for others to the ones sampling and paving their own paths, black music artists have been shaping the way we listen to music across many genres. We’re learning more about music through trivia! Test your knowledge, join along and try to answer the questions before they’re revealed.
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- The Birth of Hip Hop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10C-Q3NIlzU
- https://n...
Ever heard that candles and incense are bad for you? Ever taken the time to look into if it's true or not? Well, the Venn Dialogues has done the work for ya, so come take a listen and learn more about how you can unlock the best use of your home fragrances for both your home and your health.
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Do you know what cognitive dissonance really is? Join us to find out more! And explore the secret second option of what could actually be going on when you’re in a state of dissonance. It’s time to look within!
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May is Haitian Heritage Month and we’re celebrating! Join us as we talk about the Haitian Revolution and how important it is to to black history. We also talk about Haitian Flag Day and some important Haitian historical figures.
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Do you take any supplements? Do HIIT workouts? Intermittently fast? If so, you may be a biohacker! In this episode, we explore biohacking in all its forms and, trust, it's more than just supplements. Come to learn, laugh and maybe leave a little concerned.
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This week we talk Sinners, the new movie by Ryan Coogler. Come join the conversation by letting us know your thoughts as well! Comment on Instagram @Venn.Dialogues
Challenge: Share your favorite moments from Sinners. Try and catch it in IMAX/70mm
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Ever heard of the NYT 36 Questions to Fall in Love? Well, they come from a psychology study which was conducted to see if there was a way to create a temporary connection or feeling of closeness between two strangers. The study evaluated a lot of things such as attachment styles and how they interact and, so, Christine and Jacoby decided to chat about what these questions mean to them or how they would perceive them if they were to...
What would YOU want to be remembered for? Finding the cure for cancer? Solving world hunger? Or how about crushing the most cans of soda WITH YOUR HEAD in 30 seconds? In this episode, we dive into the wild, weird, and truly wonderful world of Guinness World Records. From the tallest stacks to mind-bending physical feats, we explore what drives people to push the limits of human achievement. You'll hear about some of the most b...
We talk cleanliness and hygiene. Wanna learn about how we got to our current state of affairs (people not washing their legs, people resisting scientific advancements in public health, etc.)? Well come for the knowledge, leave with some laughs and maybe a little bit of the ick.
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This week we talk Bechdel-Wallace Test, which is sort of like a test and a rating all in one. It aims to determine if movies are displaying any form of feminism in their portrayal of women characters. See some resources below about Bechdel-Wallace Test.
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https://dykestowatchoutfor.com/the-rule/
Challenge: Watch a movie and see if you can figure out if it passes th...
We're doing it for all the math nerds out there. This week we explore the spiritual side of numbers by discussing numerology, which is like a mix between a personal test, horoscope and math!
Come for the conversation, leave wondering about our potential deeper connections to numbers. Join the conversation by giving us a like or comment on instagram @Venn.Dialogues. And dont forget the weekly challenge below!
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Have you watched Paradise? No? Well, start watching it! You have? Then join us in a recap of Season 1 as we prepare for the quickly renewed Season 2!
This week we’re discussing the new Hulu Original series Paradise starring Sterling K. Brown (and that ass of his!). Don’t let us spoil the series for you, so make sure you watch before you listen! If you don’t care about spoilers (or won’t be watching) join us in the conversation.
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Ramadan Kareem! Ramadan Mubarak!
These are traditional greetings for Ramadan which translate to “generous Ramadan” & “blessed Ramadan” respectively.
Today we talk Ramadan and a bit of fasting. Come for the knowledge, stay for the laughs!
Join us in the “Two in The Think” Segment where we explore our thoughts on fasting, the difference between Islam & Muslim and our general knowledge of Ramadan.
In the “What's Facts Got t...
Join Jacoby & Christine as they recap all their episodes so far! They discuss lessons learned, how they developed their topics, common themes between topics and any expansion of the topics since the initial podcast episode.
Challenge: Let us know your favorite episode so far on any of our Instagram posts @Venn.Dialogues and talk about your favorite topic with a friend and share what you have learned.
Black History Month is celebrated in February because it started as just a week in February starting in 1926. It remains in February as a whole month because it includes and honors Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. So, no Dick Gregory, they didn’t just give black people the shortest month of the year!
What do YOU know about Black History Month? Are you still celebrating it as much as you did during your school ...
Happy Valentine’s day, Single Awareness Day & Galentine's Day to everyone out there who celebrates! And if you're like me, well, a Happy Friday will suffice!
This episode we dive into dating and the history of how it developed to what we experience in our modern time. As usual it was a journey and a lot of good nuggets of information were shared and learned. Join the conversation online by using #CallingToSwiping
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Picture this: America, 1582. Yeah, I know, it’s not like the America we know now – no highways, no Wi-Fi, just a bunch of guys in tights and hats with feathers. Anyway, the Pope decides to change the calendar. One day, it’s October 4th, and the next, poof, it’s October 15th. Ten days just vanish! So my cousin, Rosalie *God rest her* she’s all excited about her birthday party on the 5th, right? Well, thanks to the Pope’s great idea,...
Translation: “I hope you get your bag this year” or more literally “May good fortune fall upon you.”
It’s Chinese New Year’s Eve! Celebrated during the first New Moon of the year, Chinese New Year is celebrated not only in China, but across the globe with fireworks, lantern festivals, and all the dumplings you can eat!
Join us while we explore the traditions, history, and zodiacs based on Chinese New Year.
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Life in plastic is actually not fantastic. Today we talk about Recycling. The big, small and in-between about how we can all try more in our recycling efforts and WHY.
In the “What's Facts Got to Do With It? Segment” we explore the history of recycling in t...
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