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People FussEp. 14 - Friends with Government Benefits (Oh, SNAP!)Why Are Americans Hungry in the Wealthiest Country on Earth?! In this episode of People Fuss, Carrie Prince and Doug Daniels dig into the wild contradictions of food, health, and wealth in America. From SNAP benefits and food insecurity to Big Ag’s corporate grip and the billion-dollar cuts to local farm programs — they ask the big question: How did we get here, and who can fix it? You’ll learn how farm monopolies like Tyson are squeezing out small farmers, why fast food and SNAP aren’t as simple as they seem, and how local farms could be...
2025-11-1332 minPeople FussEp. 13 - Eclectic Leadership Pt 2: Non-Profits, MBAs, and Executive CoachingIn Part 2, Doug jumps into Carrie’s pandemic pivot from film production to managing the largest COVID testing site in the U.S. — Dodger Stadium. From wildfires on set to pandemic emergency response, Carrie shares what these intense moments taught her about leadership, decision-making, and resilience. She also reveals why she went on to earn her MBA, how she learned to turn crisis into clarity, and what she’d tell anyone panicking about “making the right choice” in their 20s.In This Episode:Surviving wildfires and chaos on Hollywood film setsLeadin...
2025-11-0639 minPeople FussEp. 12 - Eclectic Leadership Pt 1: The Arts, Late Starts, and PivotsWhat can the world of dance, theatre, and film teach us about leadership, teamwork, and creative collaboration? In this first part of a two-episode deep dive, co-host Carrie Prince takes the hot seat as Douglas Daniels explores her journey from performing arts and choreography to Hollywood production crews and business leadership. From working with Matt Damon and George Clooney to teaching dance in public schools and learning how to lead creative teams, Carrie shares how teaching, creative collaboration, and mentors in the arts world shaped her approach to leadership...
2025-10-3024 minPeople FussEp. 11 - No Kings Los Angeles: Don’t Despair, Rally TogetherCarrie and Doug don revolutionary costumes and dive into the "No Kings" protest in Los Angeles where immigration, due process, the economy, Christian values, and group connection are the fussy themes of the day. What is it like to march, demonstrate and protest? How does it feel? What does it do for you? Listen and find out!
2025-10-2228 minPeople FussEp. 10 - 👉 What Is a 3D Data Librarian? The Future of Libraries, Knowledge & Digital InnovationWhat is a 3D Data Librarian — and why might they shape the future of how we access knowledge? In this episode of People Fuss, we explore how libraries are transforming from quiet book sanctuaries into vibrant digital innovation hubs. Our guest breaks down the fascinating world of 3D data, emerging technologies, and the politics of knowledge in today’s connected world. Discover how librarians are redefining what it means to preserve, share, and democratize information — from scanning artifacts in 3D to fighting modern-day censorship and book bans. If you’re curious about th...
2025-10-1643 minPeople FussEp. 9 - Crazy Good Viral Social Trends That Get You OfflineWhen can social media be used for GOOD? In this episode, Doug and Carrie look at some incredibly positive and hilarious social trends that involve people getting inspired to get OFF the screen and take action of some sort, highlighting the importance of real human connection in a screen addicted world. From Germans eating pudding with forks, to flash mobs and Pinterest fails, to Pokemon Go and Plogging, to the ALS fundraiser challenge and even Flat Stanley, the dynamic duo you love brings the fuss with this one and encourages you to partake and do the same!
2025-10-0945 minPeople FussEp. 8 - From AIM to Slack: Online Etiquette 101Hint: DON'T POKE. AND DON'T USE ALL CAPS. In this episode, Carrie and Doug use their elder millennial powers to explore internet history and etiquette online. From the ancient days of dial-up and Yahoo chat rooms to the evolution of social media platforms like Facebook, to the gamer chats on private servers, to the schizophrenic pace of Slack work chats, they explore how online interactions differ in space to space and why necro-posting is bad (Carrie didn't know either). Discover the do's and don'ts of digital behavior, bathe in the nostalgia of AIM usernames and MySpace profile themes, and...
2025-10-0256 minPeople FussEp. 7 - MUGA: Make Unions Great AgainThey gave you weekends, bathroom breaks, and the idea that your boss maybe shouldn’t work you into the grave — but unions still manage to stir controversy. Love ’em, hate ’em, or never really thought about ’em — they’ve shaped more of your daily life than you probably realize. In this episode, Carrie and Doug get into the messy, fascinating world of organized labor: how it works, why it matters, and what about them might surprise you. From personal stories on the ground to the big fights around workplace rights, they’re pulling back the curtain on the power (and decline) of co...
2025-09-2651 minPeople FussEp. 6 - Hulu's Swiped and Whitney Wolfe Herd's Bumble Story - Can Tech Save Dating?Whitney Wolfe Herd recently had an "ego death" and returned as CEO to Bumble claiming she can save dating and be the "love" company. The new Hulu film Swiped chronicles her departure from Tinder and inventive twist on female-led dating... but apps are starting to lose customers. We answer the question - can tech really save dating? Carrie draws on her past as a professional matchmaker and dating coach while pulling stories from her and Doug's own experience with using technology for dating to make a case for modern love tips and where tech helps or hurts.
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People FussEp. 5 - Where Does Your Empathy End?Why do certain things pull your heartstrings and others might as well be bird poop on your windshield? Carrie and Doug get into your empathy centers, what they do, where they come from, and how they operate for good on small scales and large. Effective altruism, compassion fade, mass suffering, and political policies and causes are all on the docket to discuss and it gets fussy!! Discussed studies: -2005, Kogut & Ritov, “The ‘Identified Victim’ Effect: An Identified Group, or Just a Single Individual?” -2007, Small, Loewenstein & Slovic, “Sympathy and Callousness: The Impact of Deliberative Thought on Donatio...
2025-09-0457 minPeople FussEp. 4 - Gender Camps for Adults? Alpha Males and Trad Wives SpacesIt's hard to ignore the push towards "traditional" notions of masculinity and femininity encapsulated by the "Alpha Male" and "Trad Wives" movements... therefore, Carrie and Doug must discuss the fuss about it! From the Modern Knight Project to Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA Young Women's Leadership Summit, we chat about some of the paradoxical trends in these movements, how we feel about what's good or misguided in them, and where our own notions of those things intersect. Prepare to get some feathers ruffled!
2025-08-2854 minPeople FussEp. 3 - Why People Go EXTREME: From Far Left to MAGA to VeganismOn this week’s episode, Carrie and Doug explore people in the EXTREMES!!! The documentary “Dear Kelly” by Andrew Callaghan and his theory for why extreme ideology takes hold got us thinking about our own ideological transformations and sent Doug on a quest to find other examples of folks making the big SWITCHAROO. Join us as we get into the fuss on this adventure of the absolutes.
2025-08-2157 minPeople FussEp. 2 - Superman, Wokeness, and Alien SexDoug and Carrie discuss the fuss over the latest 2025 Superman movie and especially the politically charged question - is the man fighting for truth, justice, and the American way "woke"? With contributions from super fans and experts, they dive into some comic history and then bring the issue present day, where immigration policy and the manosphere are seemingly losing the Superman values we once cherished.
2025-08-1447 minPeople FussEp. 1 - Love Language Makeover: How to Please Anyone, Even SatanCarrie and Doug take on a classic relationship framework - The 5 Love Languages - and give it a little makeover. They discuss the fuss over how it's used, more modern interpretations, workplace application, and their own very personal story of disconnection and how the framework brings them "back to the table." Plus, an atrociously fun celebrity love language guessing game that will keep you on your love language toes!
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