“Survive to 75!” 👵🏻“Survive to 75!” 👵🏻
Misfit Stars
On this week’s episode: the vulnerable feelings that are inherent in creative work / being human; the unsolved mystery of decreasing life expectancy in the United States; a helpful perspective on the origins of America’s unique-in-the-world gun culture...
1:20:55•29 Mar 2023
Survive to 75! A Dive into Creative Vulnerability and America's Gun Culture
“The fact that we have, that we live in a place where we actually have to think about these things and implement these, like personal protection related stuff, like man, oh, it's horseshit, gosh, it's just depressing.”
Ever felt the raw nerves of putting your creative work out there? Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill get it. In this episode of Misfit Stars, titled 'Survive to 75!', they open up about the inherent vulnerability that comes with being a creative soul. But that's just the start. The duo also tackles some heavy topics like the puzzling drop in life expectancy in the U.S. and the roots of America's unique gun culture.
They don't shy away from the tough conversations, diving deep into what can be done about the alarming rates of gun deaths in the country. As if that wasn't enough, they wrap up with a powerful reading of a poem by Misfit Star Jennifer Henry. This episode is a blend of heartfelt discussions, critical insights, and artistic expression. Perfect for anyone looking to understand the intersections of creativity, societal issues, and personal responsibility.
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