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The Fascinations Podcast

The Fascinations Podcast

Written by: Amanda Konen
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 Can chickens eat spicy food? What is it like to take a ride in a boat on the Ganges at night? What makes Pekingese dogs walk with such an adorable gait? The world has been blowing my mind since the day I entered it, and the older I get, the more fascinating I find it. Let's discover our world together; fascination by fascination.Amanda Konen Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Dream Wedding We Never Dreamt Of

    The Dream Wedding We Never Dreamt Of
    Jan 18 2022

    Sometimes the toughest moments in life can lead to the best ones. In this episode, I'll tell you a little story of how my divorce in South Korea led to my move to France, and in turn, meeting my soulmate and having the perfect last-minute wedding in Michigan. From a suit packed in a carry-on, to the supermarket flowers I used to make a bouquet, to having my sisters as officiants, our little ceremony in Michigan was the dream wedding we never dreamt of.
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    25 mins
  • Online Education: My Career as an Educator and Enjoyment as a Learner

    Online Education: My Career as an Educator and Enjoyment as a Learner
    Jan 10 2022

    In this episode, I'd like to introduce the ways online education has expanded my world. I work as a full-time educator online, but I have also found new hobbies that have developed into passions thanks to the endless high-quality, truly educational courses now available from fascinating and talented instructors around the world. (Episode photo is an amigurumi monkey I made for my nephew for his birthday. Amigurumi crochet is a new skill I picked up through online lessons!) 
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    17 mins
  • A 450-year-old French Christmas Market

    A 450-year-old French Christmas Market
    Dec 20 2021

    Who doesn't love a little festive atmosphere this time of year? Let's explore a French Christmas market that traces its history back 450 years. Melty cheese, hot wine, and a bizarre taxidermy creature...this market has it all. 
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    15 mins
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