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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

49:49

Life Lessons with Doreen Cumberford

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2025/06/21

Episode 45: Chris and Jerry plumb the capacious depths of wisdom, warmth, and insight that are Doreen Cumberford (of the Nomadic Diaries Podcast). Doreen's so accomodating, she interviewed us on our own podcast! We also get a sneak peek at what's brewing in her forthcoming new book! Check out Doreen's marvelous podcast: Nomadic DiariesOr find … Continue reading Life Lessons with Doreen Cumberford

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52:13

Okay, Bye!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2025/05/11

Episode 44: Goodbyes are hard... but so very necessary! Chris & Jerry delve into how not just to say – but DO goodbyes well, weaving through friendship rankings, issues that take flight, and stock market crashes along the way. Music Credit: "There It Is" and "Deuces" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution … Continue reading Okay, Bye!

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College Admission Olympics!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2024/08/24

Episode 43: The wise, insightful, and generous college admissions expert, Kristi Steele of kc360.co joins Chris & Jerry to share tips, timelines, secrets, and strategies for TCKs, non-TCKs, and their families, navigating everything from essays and finances to major selection and common pitfalls on the way to reaching the finish line of academic goodness. Here … Continue reading College Admission Olympics!

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Our Therapist Has Arrived!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2024/06/14

Episode 42: The astoundingly insightful Dr Rachel Cason, author of Incredible Lives and the Courage to Live Them joins Chris & Jerry to unpack the weather, whether anyone is really monocultural, the other side of stories and so much more. Visit Rachel's website (https://www.explorelifestory.com) for more information about her work, check out her blog & … Continue reading Our Therapist Has Arrived!

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44:29

The Comms Expert… and Dentistry

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2024/05/13

Episode 41: Chris & Jerry are joined by the incredibly charming Antonia Loncar, a communications expert well-versed in the world of cross-cultural understanding. Together, they'll explore how communications have progressed in a rapidly changing world, look into the connection between story-telling and communicating policy, and infuse the importance of food in cross-cultural understanding with an … Continue reading The Comms Expert… and Dentistry

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54:32

Deepoloonylooza!

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2024/03/21

Episode 40: The legendary Michael Pollock joins us for our 40th episode! Listen in as Michael reflects on the ITCK Conference and shares his thoughts on everything from epigenetics and three-legged stools to the future of TCKs and emerging understanding of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). To get in touch with Michael and inquire about coaching, … Continue reading Deepoloonylooza!

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43:43

Perspectives on Time

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2024/01/15

Episode 39: In their first VIDEO podcast episode, Chris and Jerry take on the complexities of time by postponing expectations, delving into how pain affects our perception of time, and rafting (even anti-rafting) across the waves of moments that make up experience. Check out our sponsor, KC360 (www.kc360.co). KC360 is your one-stop source for insights, … Continue reading Perspectives on Time

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40:31

Return to The Holidays

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/12/01

Episode 38: One of the main points of a holiday is that it’s consistent: it’s an expected and predictable point on the calendar emphasized by traditions and the making of memories. So what happens when you throw transience, geographic separation, and / or multiple cultures into the mix? Well, Jerry and Chris are here to … Continue reading Return to The Holidays

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64:11

Adventures Getting Into College

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/09/19

Episode 37: The adventure of college, university, or higher education is a common goal for many... but the process of getting into (and figuring out how to pay for) that adventure is... more than a bit of an adventure in and of itself! We bring in the abundantly knowledgeable and marvelously approachable Kristi Steele of … Continue reading Adventures Getting Into College

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51:52

Mitigating Risk Research

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/08/04

Episode 36: Back with even more research, Lauren Wells and Tanya Crossman of TCK Training (www.tcktraining.com) join us to share their latest insights helping TCKs and their families address the challenges of a globally mobile lifestyle. The journey includes stopping to admire the beauty of numbers, how sociological mad scientists interpret childhood perceptions and misperceptions, … Continue reading Mitigating Risk Research

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52:44

Focusing on Solutions

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/06/28

Episode 35: Strategic planning for kitchen wars and some advice on how to stop wallowing... just a couple of topic-stops Chris and Jerry make with their esteemed guest, Joe George as he talks about Solution Focused Therapy. We'll learn about the power of reframing, avoiding the “why”, and so much more about getting to where … Continue reading Focusing on Solutions

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50:42

Artificially Intelligent Cat Farts

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/06/08

Episode 34: Cat farts, fizzles, and our most natural intro ever… Chris and Jerry bring on a guest writer that's all the rage right now: AI. Where will it take us, does it have cross-cultural application, is it coming for our jobs - or either one of our listeners?! You'll have to tune in to … Continue reading Artificially Intelligent Cat Farts

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52:10

Back to Basics

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/03/27

Episode 33: This modest podcast was lovingly cobbled together on foundational concepts surrounding TCKs (Third Culture Kids). For our 33rd episode we revisit the those concepts to see what's changed, what's stayed the same, what tents have expanded, what hallways are busy, and what not to take for granted in the exciting world of TCKs. … Continue reading Back to Basics

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56:12

Monster-Trucks: The TCK of Vehicles

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/02/09

Episode 32: Chris and Jerry enjoy being in the company of one of the best humans in the world, Josh Altmanshofer (who happens to be a long-time-listener, first-time-caller)! Together they meander through discussion on common misconceptions about TCKs, the pain of unexpected departures, and have some meta-deep reflections on the surprisingly monocultural nature of cross-cultural … Continue reading Monster-Trucks: The TCK of Vehicles

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50:30

The Hand You’re Dealt

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/01/26

Episode 31: We accept one more Chris as a "walk-in" on the podcast where we delve into privilege, COVID's continuing effects on schools, talking with teens, and dealing with people as individuals... it's a lot to unpack and we're glad to have Dylan Malone of the "Movies & Chill with Zak and Dill" podcast to … Continue reading The Hand You’re Dealt

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45:39

Great (and Not So Great) Expectations

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2023/01/11

Episode 30: We start with secret sour gummy treats and paradoxical blankets, and end up playing chicken with the airlines in court. Chris and Jerry unpack expectations with low bars and high hopes... and design some tombstone epitaphs along the way. We'd love to hear from YOU! Send thoughts, reactions, or topics you'd like to … Continue reading Great (and Not So Great) Expectations

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48:06

Cognitive Bias II

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/09/27

Episode 29: Fueled by the amazing cleaning power of Oxyclean, Diesel and Clooney take on even MORE cognitive biases! Scrubbing through everything from conspiracy theories and global queuing issues, we investigate being trapped in IKEA with Stockholm Syndrome, displaced surnames, and issue an apology to the nation of Spain. We'd love to hear from YOU! … Continue reading Cognitive Bias II

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57:29

Cognitive Bias

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/08/09

Episode 28: Leaping skillfully from coffee aliases to airline frequent flyer programs, Diesel and Clooney unpack Cognitive Biases whilst addressing not so common sense, queue-jumping, and criticism sandwiches – ultimately striving to create our own named and recognized cognitive bias. We'd love to hear from YOU! Send thoughts, reactions, or topics you'd like to have … Continue reading Cognitive Bias

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51:22

Preventative Care and Research

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/07/12

Episode 27: So much to unpack, so little time! The phenomenal Lauren Wells and Tanya Crossman join Diesel and Clooney to discuss their newly released, incredibly impactful research into Third Culture Kids, childhood mobility, and “Adverse Childhood Experiences.” Being misunderstood, the city of Chattanooga, grief towers, and your car’s extended warranty also get thrown into … Continue reading Preventative Care and Research

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48:46

Time

Diesel and Clooney Unpack the World ·

2022/06/21

Episode 26: Chris and Jerry decided there's no time like the present… to unpack time! Do TCKs see time differently? What did the Queen teach Chris about time? What makes famous people "famous"? All this and more in this episode's unpacking. We'd love to hear from YOU! Send thoughts, reactions, or topics you'd like to … Continue reading Time

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