Vandal Truong's Curious World Podcast

Writer Bobby Bah discusses the creative process, technology, & how true learning is a result of accepting who we are.

Shuli returns to the show to discuss why humans do stuff & where we are headed. Plus, Jackson the Wonder Dog makes his podcast debut.

Charlotte has been researching the effects of sleep (we really need it!) and its history (horse poop! religion!). She called me from her home in South Kensington, London.

Having just completed a corporate internship, Josh Moore is starting his career in Cyber Security. We discuss the effects of technology on our personalities- and our privacy. He's skeptical, but hopeful.

Nicky has discovered the best approach to adversity is to remain calm- or at least try to. We talk about martial arts, Nepal, & all the oddballs you meet in New York City.

Jason Simons and I countdown our guilty pleasure songs to annoy the other. JASON'S LIST 5. Debbie Gibson- "Foolish Beat" ... 4. Meatloaf- "I Would Do Anything For Love" ... 3. Don McLean- "Crying" ... 2. Dionne Warwick- "I'll Never Love This Way Again" ... 1. Oliva Newton-John- "Physical" Bonus Track: Peter Cetera feat. Amy Grant- "Next Time I Fall VANDAL'S LIST 5. Bryan Adams- "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" ... 4. Candyman- "Knockin Boots" ... 3. Joey McIntyre- "I Love You Came Too Late" ... 2. Color Me Badd- "Sexual Capacity" ... 1. Michael Bolton- "Fighting For My Life"

If you grew up in the 1980's then you'll recall the heavy metal parking lot at your school or the local mall. Ripped jeans, denim jackets, long hair that was permed or frosted (guys & girls). From the greats like Black Sabbath, Judas Priest to the not so great bands: BulletBoys. Writer JASON SIMONS and I explore the music & culture behind it all. Rock out!

This episode has it all. Drugs! Love! Heartbreak! Candy! Meeting Thom Yorke (it's bittersweet...), being resilient through the tough times & laughing loudly during the good times. Check out Uluc's awesome podcast called mürmur, free on iTunes.

All about relationships! My guests: Shuli Hallak, Kazusa Nakamura.

Quaz is a musician, yoga instructor, filmmaker, & someone who cares about the truth in every moment. Check out his music, documentary project, and news at www.heyquazzy.com

In Part Two we dive into the movie box office, the popular TV shows, and the musical charts of the year. And of course, WrestlemaniaIII. Special guest JASON SIMONS twitter @JS555001.

In Part One we discuss world events like Iran Contra, the scandal of Gary Hart, introduction of Prozac, and in comic books- West Coast Avengers, Silver Silver #1, The Punisher, and the short lived Marvel New Universe! Special Guest JASON SIMONS @JS555001.

We talk about the balance of being vulnerable and oversharing. It's all about creating real art. Check out Melissa's new graphic novel THE WENDY PROJECT (available on Amazon.com) and the Holocaust survivor film, Oma. Twitter @osbornejmelissa

Lara Saget is a visual artist whose work focuses on the human body. She is a yoga teacher, meditation practitioner & survivor of a Portuguese man o' war attack(!). Check her wonderful art at larasaget.com

Writer Jason Simons returns to join me on intellectual rants on the Social Justice Warrior movement, Trump,& a very eye opening discussion of the North Korea problem. Note: we both were drinking a lot and yet oddly some fine points were made, by Jason at least.

Tech Privacy Expert Shuli Hallak shares her thoughts on the emotional attachments of social media. And we poke fun at elevator small talk.

Kazusa lives at the nexus of many worlds and moves between them with generosity & humor. My girlfriend, my homie, my co-conspirator. She is also the proud mother of Cersei the cat.

Doug Lane has been involved with making the internet safe for years. He explains how technology is a balance of convenience & risk.

Sandra talks about going on vacation alone, why wellness is better than worrying, and how to take care of rabbits.

David and I discuss friendships and the journey of self improvement.