Where two global nomads sift through the sea of ideas so you don't have to! In this pre-launch bonus episode, Ollie and Vinny reunite in person for the first time in years, proving that time zones, hemispheres, and questionable taxi decisions can't keep them apart. Prepare yourself for a whirlwind introduction to the chaos of Third Culture Kids (TCKs), their globetrotting misadventures, and the beauty of asking more questions than finding answers. Strap in for a laugh, a ponder, and maybe a few awkward silences as we kick off this journey of curiosity!

Episode Highlights

00:00 - The universe aligns: Ollie and Vinny's first in-person podcast! 🤜🏽🤛🏻

01:15 - Vinny's travel saga: From wrong airports to wallet-crippling taxi rides 💸

03:40 - Border Patrol adventures: The power of smiley face t-shirts 😊

07:55 - Australian wildlife management 101: Cane toads, freezers, and the weirdest school competition ever 🐸

12:31 - The birth of Filter Feeders: From high school phone calls to podcast dreams 🎧

18:22 - Deep-diving into random topics: From sewing machines to quantum mechanics (yes, really) 🪡⚛️

23:45 - Global nomads unite: What's it like to never truly feel at home? 🏠🌎

27:58 - The Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience explained

34:12 - Patriotism vs. open-mindedness: Are we breaking down borders or building walls? 🧱

40:31 - The fine art of listening: How to survive a debate without yelling 🗣️👂

47:50 - Ollie's top tip: Don't say what you want to say, say what they need to hear 💡

52:09 - Wrapping up: Can we all just get along? (Spoiler: We're trying)

• Feeling curious? Dive deeper and find our socials on filterfeeders.fyi!
• Join our Discord community, The Filtration Station - where open minds and diverse perspectives collide!
• Read our Filtered Feed - the blog accompanying each pod at filterfeeders.fyi/the-read

Let's kick off this conversation with more questions than answers, and maybe learn something unexpected along the way! 🧠💬🌊

Tune in, filter out, and give your brain a feast...

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