2016 Wasn't Better & Neither Were We (minisode with Chris Lindstrom)
From It's a Lot by Emily Hessney Lynch
January 20, 2026 · 42 min · Season 1 · Episode 18
About this episode
In this minisode, Emily and Chris discuss the evolution of their podcast, reflections on 2016, and the significance of real conversations in a post-facts society.
In today's mini episode, host Emily Hessney Lynch is joined by her producer, Chris Lindstrom, who is also the host of Food About Town and co-founder of Lunchador, for a casual chat about how things are going with the podcast, our favorite episodes so far, the 2016 trend and how different things were back then, and how we've become more ourselves over the past 10 years. We also discuss how we've ended up in a post-facts society, the importance of being curious and leaving room for nuance, why we love having real, in-person conversations, and more. Links: Emily has availability for new clients, so if you need social media, digital strategy, or writing support, head to her website . Emily's Instagram (flip through her 2016 photo dump to see the Ivanka Trump dress mentioned in the episode!). Chris's Instagram . Food About Town Instagram . We are a proud member of the Lunchador Podcast Network . Our logo is by Tenderchomps Art . Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that Lifts Everyone Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! https://shop.joebeanroasters.com
People in this episode
Host: Emily Hessney Lynch
Guest: Chris Lindstrom
Topics covered
- podcast evolution
- 2016 trends
- post-facts society
- importance of curiosity
- in-person conversations
Keywords
- podcast
- 2016
- curiosity
- conversations
- trends
- society
- parenting
Sponsors
Joe Bean Coffee
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Food About Town, Lunchador, Tenderchomps Art, Lunchador Podcast Network
Products: Joe Bean Coffee
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