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Deep Dives in the Shallow End: Where Humor Meets Hard Truths Join your mononymous host Donovan as he plunges into the murky waters of modern life, armed with nothing but wit, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of existential dread. From the remnants of mall culture to the gig economy's grinding gears, we examine the overlooked corners of existence that shape our world. This isn't your average podcast—it's a rollercoaster ride through the absurdities of contemporary society, delivered with a perfect ...
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Send us a text Join host Donovan in this eye-opening episode of Deep Dives in the Shallow End as he exposes the deceptive world of corporate greenwashing. From oil giants to fast fashion, discover how companies spend millions marketing themselves as eco-friendly while doing little for the environment. With sharp wit and compelling statistics, Donov…
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Send us a text Join host Donovan for a darkly humorous deep dive into skimpflation - the corporate trend of degrading services while maintaining or increasing prices. From vanishing airline amenities to ghost town retail stores, discover how companies are mastering the art of charging more for less while calling it "enhancement." #capitalism #comed…
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Send us a text In this episode of Deep Dives in the Shallow End, we take a hilariously bleak look at "shrinkflation"—the sneaky corporate tactic of giving you less product for the same price. From bite-sized Snickers to vanishing toilet paper sheets, we explore how capitalism’s favorite magic trick is shrinking your snacks, your soap, and your sani…
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Send us a text Think your electric vehicle is saving the planet? Think again. In this eye-opening episode, we pop the hood on the EV revolution to expose the uncomfortable truths the car companies don't want you to know. From child labor in cobalt mines to the dirty secrets of battery production, we're charging straight into the dark side of clean …
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Send us a text Ever wonder why your workplace bathroom breaks are getting shorter and your anxiety is getting longer? Join Donovan as he dives into the dystopian world of AI workplace surveillance, where your keyboard strokes are monitored, your emotions are analyzed, and your productivity is tracked down to the last mouse click. From the dark orig…
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Send us a text Is your job safe? Join Donovan on Deep Dives in the Shallow End as he explores the chillingly efficient world of AI and automation in the workplace. From self-checkout kiosks to AI-generated art, Donovan unpacks how these advancements are changing the game—and leaving many of us on the sidelines. He dives into the potential consequen…
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Send us a text Join host Donovan in this bite-sized episode of "Waste Deep Dive" as he dissects the psychological wasteland of social media haul culture. From 3 AM TikTok scrolling to the dopamine rush of watching strangers spend thousands on fast fashion, this episode explores the intersection of consumer psychology, social media addiction, and th…
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Send us a text Join Donovan as he unravels the tangled threads of fast fashion, exposing its devastating environmental and human costs. From overflowing landfills to exploited workers, discover the dark side of your wardrobe and what you can do to make a difference. We'll explore the psychology of consumerism, the role of social media, and the prom…
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Send us a text This is our first "Waist-Deep Dive," where we explore a topic that was found to be fascinating during the research of the main story (in this case, the Diet Culture Decoded episode), but did not quite fit there in it's entirety. So consider the Waist-Deep Dive as more of a companion piece to the original. This time, we are going to s…
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Send us a text Join Donovan as he peels back the glossy labels of the health food industry to reveal the manipulative marketing tactics behind your "healthy" choices. From the low-fat craze of the 60s to today's gluten-free gold rush, this episode exposes how the food industry has weaponized our insecurities and health aspirations against us. Throu…
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Send us a text In this sardonic deep dive, Donovan exposes the dark underbelly of the subscription economy that's slowly bleeding us dry $12.99 at a time. From forgotten meditation apps to the streaming service wars, discover how we transformed from proud owners into perpetual renters in just one decade. Learn why that "cancel anytime" button is ha…
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Send us a text In this episode of Deep Dives in the Shallow End, we put hustle culture on blast and offers a heartfelt “thank you” to the gig economy…for our daily existential crisis. From recording in his hatchback en route to sell plasma (for the rent), Donovan navigates the wild, soul-crushing world of modern side hustles. Think freelancing is f…
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Send us a text Step into the time machine as we take you on a hilarious and nostalgic journey through the glory days of American malls. From the neon-lit fountains to the sticky floors of the food court, we're diving deep into the shallow end of consumerism's greatest hits. In this episode, we'll explore: The birth of the mall and how it became Ame…
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Send us a text Buckle up, eco-warriors and trash enthusiasts! Join host Donovan as he dumpster dives into the hilariously horrifying world of international waste trade. 'Trash Talk' is where your everyday garbage becomes a global soap opera, complete with villains, heroes, and a whole lot of dirty laundry (literally and figuratively). From enough e…
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