Show notes
0:00 ๐ค Encounters with celebrities and the importance of saying something unique to them.8:11 ๐ญ World of Warcraft, Vienna ball season, Ash Wednesday, and negative comments on the show.16:36 ๐ Romanovs, royal families, and their impact on history.24:28 ๐ช Traditional family structure and the 50s ideal of marriage, including the role of women, impact of feminism, and the decline of extended family support.33:07 ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ The shift from extended to nuclear family in the 50s was driven by societal forces such as post-WWI phenomenon, suburbanization, and increased mobility.41:18 ๐ฌ The impact of world leaders, particularly Napoleon, and the importance of prioritizing children in divorce situations.49:55 ๐ Historical figures, literature, and writing advice58:33 ๐ The challenges and passion of writing, finding publishing outlets, and the changing landscape of the industry.1:06:34 ๐ Challenges in the publishing industry, including rights, imprints, and market dynamics, along with concerns about hate speech laws.1:14:49 ๐ฃ๏ธ Hate crimes, equality, and the impact of ideologies on society.1:23:41 ๐ฃ๏ธ Immigration, anti-Semitism, and collegiate rivalries, with references to historical events and literature.1:32:21 ๐ฃ๏ธ Black History Month, Lent, and the subtle temptations of the devil.1:40:13 ๐ฃ๏ธ The date of Easter, and a philosophical question about the soul.Support the show

