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PODCAST

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World

Chris O"Shaughnessy, Jerry Jones

A comedic (and hopefully thought-provoking) journey to unpack relevant issues from the world of expats, global nomads, and an increasingly connected society with Chris O"Shaughnessy (www.chris-o.com) and Jerry Jones (www.thecultureblend.com).

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All Episodes

53:45

Revenge of the Introverts

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/06/06

Episode 25: Devling into post-mask life (for some), polarization, and how both introverts and extroverts may need some time to adapt, Chris & Jerry start to examine the emerging new normal we're all getting to tackle. We'd also love to hear from YOU! Send thoughts, reactions, or topics you'd like to have unpacked to: dnc@chris-o.com

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41:50

Bringing in the expert: Dr. Anisha Abraham!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/04/19

Episode 24: Taking this podcast up a notch, Chris & Jerry glean an abundance of wisdom on teens, mental health, future trends, and so much more from Dr. Anisha Abraham (www.dranishaabraham.com), author of the insightful book, "Raising Global Teens", Acting Chief of Division of Adolescent Medicine and Children's National Hospital in Washington DC, inspiration for … Continue reading Bringing in the expert: Dr. Anisha Abraham!

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49:52

Humor

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/03/03

Episode 23: From malaphors to the magic of over and under-statement, Chris and Jerry unpack comedy on a global scale.

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55:24

Disagreements

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/02/04

Episode 22: Brazenly venturing down a difficult path, Chris and Jerry confront disagreements head-on with a surprising mix of identity issues, bathing costumes, and cross-cultural skills.

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65:23

The Sequel

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/01/19

Episode 21: With a bad sense of direction and a growing appreciation for cold water, Diesel and Returning for more excitement, Amanda Bates (theblackexpat.com) rejoins Chris and Jerry for a wild ride through movie sequels, managed expectations, Beverly Hills, and wisdom gleened from various TV series.

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51:49

Say No to Dopamine!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/01/05

Episode 20: With a bad sense of direction and a growing appreciation for cold water, Diesel and Clooney strive to intentionally "fail well" as they explore practical ways to increase resilience.

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46:07

Making the Holidays Bright!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/12/22

Episode 19: Diesel and Clooney attempt to keep the holidays just the right amount of dangerous by managing expectations, balancing the implicit and explicit, and improvising cliff jumps.

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50:15

Thinking about Resilience

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/11/03

Episode 18: Through the cunning use of mental leaps on frogger lily pads and a healthy amount of golden nuggets of wisdom strewn about, Chris and Jerry unpack how we build, demonstrate, and sometimes lack resilience.

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54:18

The Social Media Servers were Down!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/10/22

Episode 17: Skillfully weaving in snippits of songs just short enough to avoid copyright infringement, Chris and Jerry take a look at what social media has done to the way we communicate: the good, the bad, and the convenient... while also discussing Chris and Jerry's alleged age difference.

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56:27

Moving Tips, Technology, and the Trouble with...

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/10/06

Episode 16: Jerry shares tips he's learned from his recent cross-country move, Chris tries to create new catchphrases, and both the boys tackle technology.

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55:54

Our First Smorgasbord!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/07/01

Episode 15: Chris and Jerry take on a melange of topics ranging from jet-lag and the weather to clothing and swear-words in this tasty little buffet of thoughts seasoned with cultural musings.

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75:31

Scuba-Diving Villages as well as Adoption, Racism,...

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/05/18

Episode 14: When you find someone who is willing to have the hard conversations AND walk alongside you, you bring them on the podcast at once! Chris and Jerry are joined by the truly insighftul Dr. Laura Anderson (www.drlauraanderson.com) for a dive into some deep, timely, and relevant issues.

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83:37

Race, assumptions we make, and food-related metaphors

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/05/05

Episode 13: The incredbile Amanda Bates (theblackexpat.com) joins Chris and Jerry for a winding conversational journey through forced subjegation to choral interpretation, the complexity of racial issues, defense of the Olive Garden, and so much more. It's an eye opening, mouthwatering episode!

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50:48

Stress and mind-coal-squeezed trash heaps

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/04/08

Episode 12: It's been about a year of the quarantimes at this point, and it's fair to say we're all dealing with some stress. Chris & Jerry unpack what this prolonged stressful experience is doing to us individually and collectively, and share some (hopefully) helpful ways to manage our stress.

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59:19

Leaping into the unknown with Sundae Schneider-Bean

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/03/25

Episode 11: Chris and Jerry get to delve into the unknown with the marvelously talented Sundae Schneider-Bean (www.sundaebean.com) to decide whether or not planning is overrated, and explore the losses (both good and bad) as well as the gains that come with moving into the expat lifestyle - all seasoned with an occasional Scottish brogue!

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59:58

Ikea, diseases as a teaching aid, and amazing TCK...

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/03/10

Episode 10: Joining Chris and Jerry in the virtual studio is the one and only Michael Pollock! Co-author of the most recend edition of "Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds," Executive Director of Interaction Internaitonal, and an all around amazing guy, Michael purveys wisdom and heart, and we're fortunate to capture … Continue reading Ikea, diseases as a teaching aid, and amazing TCK insights from the expert: Michael Pollock!

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49:32

Food: A unifying force… with some insults and monster...

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/02/10

Episode 9: We all need to eat... which makes eating a phenominally borderless tradition that highlights both variety and commonality. Join Chris and Jerry as they discuss the best, the worst, and the culturally nuanced details of food.

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50:17

Language: Your heart, your mouth, and your brain –...

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/01/27

Episode 8: Chris and Jerry are joined by Christian Phillips (a rather clever man in the realm of linguistics) to discuss the ridiculously important role languages play in how we interpet and interact with the world around us... and learn why some words became "bad".

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44:45

Home, Secret Airport Terminals, and Zoom Lenses

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2021/01/13

Episode 7: How does one go about defining "home"? Chris and Jerry delve into the surprisingly complex nature of a seemingly simple concept in an ever globalizing world.

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44:53

2020 in Review: A Resolutely Positive Undertaking

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2020/12/30

Episode 6: We all know 2020 has been quite the doozy of a year... but Chris and Jerry are determined to extract some of the good that came about amidst all of the chaos.

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