Some people say viral trends are stunting creativity and individuality despite what social media tells us. Is that true, and should we know about the origin of a trend before participating in one? We dive into the topic with longtime friend and trend expert (our words, though she may not disagree) Linnea Grace Johnson to analyze the bubbling debate.

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Kati is out sick this week, so Gio asked the Nothing Static audience what burning questions they had for the show's first "ask me anything" episode. Tune in.

Remember our May episode with pro-am runner Brad Neuerburg? Well, it turns out the Boston Marathon did more than just aggravate a strained hamstring. For the last several months, Brad hasn't been able to run at all, dealing with what he says have been three distinct phases of his grief cycle. Kati and Gio caught up with him after his first couple weeks back running – albeit slowly. Tune in.

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For many of us, getting older often means having a more defined vision and roadmap for life goals. But as friend of the show Kirstie Campbell Breitfuss argues, going on a free-spirited “happiness quest” can be just as rewarding and mindful. The three talk about the art of self-discovery, expectations of growing up and whether being “go with the flow” is actually a sustainable practice or a social liability.

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After a long summer that wasn't long enough, Kati and Gio are back on the mics. The two recap their travels, share exciting – and nerve-racking – news and dive deeper into the thing that surprised them the most about the season.

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Missed the show last week? Kati and Gio are officially on summer break. The two share more about their plans this season, dive back into summer's importance and give some tips as we head into big heatwave.

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The pod goes international this week – well, sorta –with guests from across the pond including Giovanni's girlfriend Tereza and UK pal Liv who both now live in America. The trio talk about some of the big differences between the U.S. and Europe including drinking culture, transportation woes and, of course, dating. Bonus: You'll learn what Gio's favorite British sauce is.

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Can urban sculptures help solve the loneliness epidemic? This architectural designer thinks so. Ryan, founder of Friendly Futures, is on a mission to create a kinder world through sophisticated playgrounds for adults. The goal: Encourage more friendly interactions between strangers that could help change communities and redefine what it means to be pals with the people around you. We get into Ryan's journey, how he views friendship, the difference between "childish" and "child-like" and the "friendly futurization" of urban sprawl.

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