TTOFS Ep 88: The Distance (feat. Ricky Richardson)

About this episode

In Episode 88, Phil and Jimbo discuss the concept of 'Distance' with guest Ricky Richardson, exploring emotional and physical connections to world issues.

Try this on for size… it is Episode 88 with Ricky Richardson! We begin with Ricky’s first person story of finding connection in another country (0:45). We then welcome Ricky back to the pod for his illustrious 4th time (6:45)! We discuss where we are all at? (18:00) before going on a short video podcast rant. For our main topic, we discuss "Distance" (20:00), including questions such as, are we feeling distant or proximate to world issues (21:00), how is it showing up in our bodies? (26:00), are we consenting to the onslaught of news? (29:00), what is our need to “disconnect?” (35:00), are there ways to balance distance? (38:45), can we solve it by talking to people about it? (47:30), and what is our agency and choice in the matter? (52:00). We of course close with our Dressing Room and some things to Try On For Size this quarter (1:00:00)! As always we hope you enjoy :)

People in this episode

Guest: Ricky Richardson

Topics covered

• connection
• distance
• world issues
• news consumption
• agency

Keywords

• podcast
• society
• culture
• connection
• distance
• news

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Distance, Distance

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