About this episode
The episode explores the theme of mystery and the frustration it can evoke.
What’s in the box? What’s in the $%&ing box?!?
Topics covered
- mystery
- suspense
- intrigue
- curiosity
- revelation
Keywords
- mystery
- box
- suspense
- curiosity
- intrigue
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: I Hate Mysteries, the box
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