Questions and Answers: Volume 2
Everything Everywhere Daily
Deep Dive
What are some topics the podcast host avoids and why?
The host avoids topics like sexuality and the history of swear words because the show is listened to by families and classrooms. Additionally, he is cautious about discussing individual religions to avoid misrepresentation and potential offense, often seeking input from members of those faiths.
What is the host's approach to researching and selecting podcast topics?
The host selects topics randomly to maintain variety and serendipity. He avoids clustering similar themes and often explores new ideas that arise during research, sometimes shelving the original topic for a future episode. He also creates foundational episodes to reference in more specialized follow-ups.
What are some hidden gems in Canada recommended by the host?
The host recommends Torngat Mountains National Park and Battle Harbor in Labrador, as well as Nahanni National Park in the Northwest Territories, which he considers the greatest national park in the world despite its low visitor count.
What are the host's musical preferences and favorite genres?
The host has eclectic musical tastes, ranging from 60s French pop to heavy metal and R&B. However, he primarily listens to contemporary classical music by composers like Max Richter, Philip Glass, and John Adams.
How has the podcast grown over the past two years?
The podcast has grown significantly, from 180,000 downloads in December 2021 to nearly 900,000 downloads in December 2022. Despite this growth, the host remains an independent podcaster with room for further expansion.
What are the host's thoughts on having guests or guest hosts on the podcast?
The host does not plan to have guests on the show as it does not fit the format. However, he might consider guest hosts for extended breaks instead of running reruns. Interviews, if conducted, would likely be on a separate show or for Patreon supporters.
What does the host consider the best and most underrated cuisines in the world?
The host believes Japan has the best cuisine, followed closely by Argentina and Spain. He considers Italian cuisine overrated and Middle Eastern cuisine the most underrated.
How does the host manage memory retention for the vast amount of information he covers?
The host has a strong memory for facts but struggles with names. He emphasizes the importance of refreshing knowledge regularly and notes that the internet, while useful, is not a substitute for core knowledge retention.
- There are no taboo topics, but some don't fit the show's format.
- The host avoids topics on sexuality and the history of swear words.
- Research on H.H. Holmes was abandoned due to the unreliability of information attributed to him.
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