She’s Terrified. She’s Doing It Anyway.
My daughter Emily is about to leave home, move to Leeds and study songwriting and artist development. She’s choosing a notoriously uncertain career in music — and, in her own words, she’s terrified.So...
14 Aug 22min
What Parents Get Wrong on Holiday, According to a 15-Year-Old
What do teenagers really want from family holidays?In this special episode of NUGGETS, François is still on holiday, so Pellegrino is joined by a very different co-host—his 15-year-old daughter, Olivi...
31 Juli 21min
The Hardest Part of the Camino de Santiago Isn't the Walking
Fresh from completing the 850 km Camino de Santiago across Spain, Ken Lowe joins Pellegrino for an honest conversation about what the pilgrimage really teaches you.Most people think the hardest part o...
20 Juli 21min
Why Women Find Funny Men Sexy
Most people think improvisation is something comedians, actors and jazz musicians do. We think it's one of the most valuable life skills you can develop.In this episode of NUGGETS, we explore why impr...
10 Juli 22min
Why Weird People Are More Interesting
A bizarre French band sent us down an unexpected rabbit hole.Why do strange people capture our attention? Why are the most memorable comedians, musicians and creators often the ones who refuse to fit ...
3 Juli 22min
When Self-Help Stops Helping
After reading hundreds of self-help books over the years, we've started asking an uncomfortable question: Can too much self-improvement actually become... repetitive?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pelleg...
26 Juni 18min
Are We Turning Into Pussies?
Life has never been more comfortable.Food arrives at the door. Entertainment is instant. Difficult conversations can be avoided with a text message—or no message at all.But what if all this convenienc...
19 Juni 20min
Why We Feel Guilty Doing Nothing (And Why We Need to Stop)
What happens when you stop running?In this episode of NUGGETS, Pellegrino does something unusual: he turns the spotlight on Francois. Francois arrives expecting a normal conversation. Instead, he beco...
12 Juni 21min
