Shallow Research

Shallow Research

Welcome to Shallow Research - everyday pop culture and lifestyle recs from two Ph.D.'s in yoga pants. We're a nation of consumers, from media to macchiatos. But what's worth your time, money, and energy? We use our nerd powers of research, analysis, and synthesis to break down what makes our days a little brighter, aside from our scholarly pursuits. Listen to our hot takes on everything from Bravo TV to Oscar nominees as we share our favorite movies, shows, music, recipes, travel spots, beauty products, household goods - whatever shallow topics we feel like getting smart about!

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May 23, 2019 • 35 mins

After a brief hiatus, we address the growing outcry from the 3+ listeners who asked us when another episode would be released again.  The answer is now - you're welcome!  This extended round-up catches you up to speed on everything we've been enjoying while the podcast (and Christina, in real life) has been on sabbatical.

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Our latest episode goes deep with a Deep Dive into the world of mindfulness & meditation, with two experienced guests to give us perspective. Alan is a mindful educator who works with both K-12 schools and teachers in NYC, and Patra has spent almost a decade exploring intensive meditation practices in both the U.S. and Southeast Asia. We chat about the value of being mindful, real-world application, and how practicing awareness can...
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This episode we dive into the intricacies of do-it-yourself culture, talking to two experts in the field. Laura's friend Josh, who has been involved in maker spaces for many years, joins us for our Deep Dive and explains the intricacies of maker spaces and the distinctions between makers, hackers, and crafters. Then we have a very special Guest Who Knows Best this week, Christina's mother, Janet, who shares tips and tales from he...
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This episode is a tribute to Laura’s father Nicholas, who recently passed away from cancer. He had numerous cultural interests, and this week's Deep Dive gets into the intricacies of children's lit like Little House on the Prairie, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankenweiler, the Ramona series, Harriet the Spy, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, Berenstain Bears books, Madeleine L’Engle and L.M. Montgomery novels, the All...
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Shallow Research Episode 1: Leisurely Television in a Post-Sitcom America Act 1: Deep Dive Into the Television Arts Christina leads a closer look into the best ways to spend time in front of your flat screen - featuring shallow & smart reasons to watch Barry, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, & Good Bones. Act 2: A Guest Knows Best - Sports Edition This week's guest is friends with Christina, and also h...
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