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Late Morning Coffee

Late Morning Coffee

Written by: Brant Steen
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 Late Morning Coffee explores ideas, reflections, and experiences across work, life, and everything in between. Thought-provoking, concise, and perfect for a late-morning break.Copyright 2025 Late Morning Coffee Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Episode 87: Stranger Things Season 5 and Finale

    Episode 87: Stranger Things Season 5 and Finale
    Jan 13 2026
    Some shows take on a weight that goes far beyond their original premise. This reflection considers what happens when a series becomes a cultural event, and how that pressure shapes the way endings are received. It looks at why finales are so difficult to judge fairly, how hype distorts experience, and why the value of a story is not always tied to how neatly it concludes.
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    30 mins
  • Episode 86: A System for New Year's Resolutions

    Episode 86: A System for New Year's Resolutions
    Jan 6 2026
    New Year’s resolutions often collapse under their own weight, not because the ideas are bad, but because the framing sets them up to fail. This reflection offers a calmer alternative that treats the new year as a checkpoint rather than a reset button. It centers on noticing what actually happened, what mattered, and what deserves attention next. Less about fixing yourself and more about keeping an honest record, it suggests a way to look back and forward without pressure, guilt, or grand declarations.
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    21 mins
  • Episode 85: On Game Design

    Episode 85: On Game Design
    Dec 9 2025
    Many of the genres that once defined a generation of players have quietly slipped from the spotlight. This reflection considers why some styles of design disappear, what newer formats have carried forward from them, and how familiar ideas continue to resurface in unexpected ways. It also explores the challenge of creating systems that stay fresh without overwhelming the people who play them. At its core, it is a meditation on how games evolve, what we hold onto, and what still feels worth building.
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    21 mins
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