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309: Wish's Lagniappe Round (Recap)
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309: Wish's Lagniappe Round (Recap)

As we wrap up this riveting podcast season, remember every word brings us closer to understanding ourselves and others. I can't help but express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and promise that we'll continue these exciting conversations in the next season. Let's share the magic of Human Thesaurus with our loved ones and colleagues. After all, it is through dialogue that we build bridges and foster understanding. So, until next time, let's keep the conversation alive and let the power of words illuminate our way forward.

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308: Captain Sam's Airborne Panache
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308: Captain Sam's Airborne Panache

In this podcast episode, Sam Evers-Swindell, an international airline pilot, joins the conversation to share his journey from PanAm to Botswana, Myanmar, and, finally, a known Asian airline carrier. Known for his unique career path and candid nature, Sam highlights his love for aviation, the challenges and pressures he faced, and his passion for personal growth. The episode dives into the nuances of language, societal taboos, and even fast food cravings. Above all, Sam and I share our personal experiences and insights on relationships, self-belief, and the highly sarcastic support group, 'Daily Life'. As the conversation moves from high skies to everyday life, you are promised a blend of laughter, learning, and inspiration.

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307: Reuben's Curious Gyrating Tapestries
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307: Reuben's Curious Gyrating Tapestries

Ever pondered the power of words and how they define us? Sit back and join me on a captivating journey with our guest, Reuben Coutinho, a tech-savvy foodie with a secret nerdy side, as he uncovers the synonyms that best describe his persona. I describe Reuben with words - marshmallow, assembling, and kind-hearted - encapsulating the essence of his personality and experiences, from being a first-time home buyer to finding love. His belief in pursuing passions forms a roadmap to happiness and progress. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride through Reuben's life - a tech-savvy foodie's journey into love, dance, food, and superheroes.

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306: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Pet Peeves - Load The Blender And Press Frappe
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306: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Pet Peeves - Load The Blender And Press Frappe

In this episode, our keyword is PET PEEVES, a noun. According to vocabulary.com, a peeve is an annoyance, and a pet peeve is an annoyance that’s nurtured like a pet — it's something someone can never resist complaining about.

On this enlightening episode, we're joined by our returning guest, the incredibly funny Filipino comedian and writer Mike Unson, as well as one of my closest friends, digital content expert Jo Mendoza. Together, we navigate the fascinating world of pet peeves. Listen in as we delve into our personal peeves and discuss how they can affect our lives and interactions with others. From Mike's annoyance with bad driving to Jo's enlightening reflection on how pet peeves can reflect our personal standards and expectations, we shed light on the peculiarities that irk us.

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305: Coco's Wanderlust Elopes A Vivacious Melody
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305: Coco's Wanderlust Elopes A Vivacious Melody

Coco's mind was filled with vibrant chaos as she journeyed through life, holding onto hope and a desire to explore what lay ahead. As a DJ, she found her rhythm through her music and a passion for embracing both her strengths and weaknesses. And eventually, she found the love of her life. Join us for a lively conversation filled with laughter and good conversation.

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304: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Siblings - The Untangling of the Yarn
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304: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Siblings - The Untangling of the Yarn

Welcome to Human Thesaurus Special, EPITOME ANATOMY.

In this episode, our keyword is: SIBLINGS. It is a plural noun which means brothers or sisters. Its anthropology or origin came from the root word sib, which means relative or related by blood, according to dictionary.com.

I will have a heart-to-heart conversation about our sibling perspectives with my returning guest, my brother JC. We will lay them out based on our experiences and why our apparent sibling accounts motivate him to do better.

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303: Margaux's Benevolence as an Island Zephyr
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303: Margaux's Benevolence as an Island Zephyr

Motherly kindness is a treasure. My sunny mum-in-law, Margaux, exuberates this. She is one of the best listeners, and it's now her turn to talk about her beautiful memories of her life, her family, and her prosperous career at a time when being a woman means being boxed to a limited list of vocations. Please tune in and feel her warmth while picturing the beautiful Waiheke Island, New Zealand, where she currently lives.

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302: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Artificial Intelligence - The Cat's Out of the Bag
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302: [HT Special] Epitome Anatomy: Artificial Intelligence - The Cat's Out of the Bag

Welcome to Human Thesaurus EPITOME ANATOMY. This time, we tackle a word or several keywords that affect our lives to shape, distort, attract, dispel, and meditate, among other facets of human emotions and observations.

Our keyword for this first special episode is ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. I will have a casual yet satisfying conversation about our AI perspectives while taking it to practical, layperson's terms with my returning guest from the last season, our whiz kid, the human AI Ray Chang. Also joining us is my guy BFF Jeroen Baron from Arnhem, The Netherlands, who is a full-time teacher at HAN University of Applied Sciences. We will lay them out based on our career and life experiences and note that this will focus on practical everyday people application. This is my first multi-guest on this podcast, and I am adrenalised to do this. Grab your drink of choice, and join the eavesdropping.

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207: Ben's Ultra-Shuffling Diesel Engine
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207: Ben's Ultra-Shuffling Diesel Engine

As your friendships blossom, there are moments where you share a peal of laughter and then some serious "getting-to-know" questions to dig deeper into your friend's thoughts and angles that you may not have yet seen. Ben's a go-getter with such an effervescent personality. Join the eavesdropping on our conversation about a delirious injury that teaches about life and then some.

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206: Min's Undebatable Multi-Prowess
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206: Min's Undebatable Multi-Prowess

I describe Min as a contradiction of sorts in a good way. She offers complexity to her career and life which keeps her a fascinating person to get to know as my new friend. She was a world-ranked varsity debater and a public figure, with one surprising expertise that breaks her preen stereotype. Join the eavesdropping to enjoy another lesson about words connected to humanity.

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205: Ray's Cross-pollinating Dad Brain
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205: Ray's Cross-pollinating Dad Brain

Circumstances change a person. Ray's relentless spirit is still mighty intact, yet becoming a father enhanced his perspectives differently - from being a restless robot to a sleepless robot with a knack for raising his biological clone-daughter. Listen to our conversation talking about life infused in science and heart, plus how we can tackle climate change.

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204: Brian's Pansophical Syllabus
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204: Brian's Pansophical Syllabus

As humans, we roll with the punches and keep looking for somewhere to roll. Brian has a mind like a sponge, box like there's no tomorrow, and once made beauty products in his own bedroom to sell. He's a lawyer, by the way. In this episode, we'll hear a Spanish intrusion, plus peals of laughter. Join and eavesdrop with us.

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203: Daphne's Load Bearing Surf Beam
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203: Daphne's Load Bearing Surf Beam

Some people can wear many hats and make the most out of them at each opportunity. That's Daphne. In this episode, she is finally ready to recount and share her near-death experience with her loved ones that occurred a few months ago. This conversation made me cry on record (not a hot mess moment, though!), which I must allow myself to do. Join the eavesdropping.

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