Episodes

  • Making the familiar strange with Ryan Alexander

    Making the familiar strange with Ryan Alexander
    Apr 30 2026

    We explore the spectrum of intimacy, love and reflect on what on earth is happening with the manosphere, as Louis Theroux uncovers the scamming of young men.
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    59 mins
  • Making the familiar strange with Julia Janssen

    Making the familiar strange with Julia Janssen
    Mar 25 2026

    Julia Janssen joins us for a discussion about the state of data, privacy and intimacy

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Feeling the sizzle of Seoul

    Feeling the sizzle of Seoul
    Feb 26 2026

    In this episode Dr Jessica talks Korean romance and her work over the last few years, while Ian can't get his hunger out of his head.

    Never record a podcast on an empty stomach.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Making the familiar strange with Albert Fox Cahn

    Making the familiar strange with Albert Fox Cahn
    Jan 23 2026

    Ian and Jessica talk with Albert about the state of dating and intimacy

    • Alberts book - https://amzn.eu/d/fOE3Vhz
    • Albert's book launch in Cambridge - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launch-move-slow-and-upgrade-tickets-1978382546453
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • An introduction to the making strangers familiar podcast

    An introduction to the making strangers familiar podcast
    Jan 8 2026

    Welcome to the making strangers familiar podcast

    A podcast exploring modern relationships, intimacy, loneliness and love.

    In an era of hyper connectivity, why does it feel like we've never been further apart?
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    53 mins