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Lead to Gold

Lead to Gold

By: Wren Taylor
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Hosted by English teacher, writer, and multi-faceted life learner Wren Taylor, we're keeping it cozy here, as if we were gathered on the couch with a good friend. Through thoughtful tangents, unique interviews, and practical advice, Lead to Gold is a valuable resource for alchemizing your life and turning heavy challenges into golden opportunities for growth and community.

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  • 060 - "The Internet Isn't Fun Anymore" Part II: Going Analogue Isn't The Answer
    Apr 27 2026

    Sigh...this was a big one. So big, in fact, I had to split it into two parts. Please listen to part one first if you haven't already!

    Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with trading Spotify for a record collection - I think it's a big step in the right direction. But if we've ironed out the true problems of the internet, the analogue movement isn't addressing or solving a large chunk of them. Today, in the conclusion of this conversation, we're discussing what the analogue movement does get right, but where and how we can actually move forward with the hellscape that is the current internet.

    Show notes:

    • A very relevant blog post: The end of the internet
    • A few videos that inspired this episode:
      • Levi Hildebrand: The Analogue Movement Already FAILED
      • Mina Le: You Don't Need To Be Productive
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 059 - "The Internet Isn't Fun Anymore" Part I: It's More Sinister Than You Think
    Apr 13 2026

    Sigh...this is gonna be a big one. So big, in fact, I had to split it into two parts.

    In the opening chapter of our dive into the modern digital landscape, we move past the surface-level complaints of "too much screen time" to examine the structural rot making our online lives feel so hollow. We'll explore the transition from the internet as a creative "Third Space" to a monopolized factory floor where every interaction is a transaction, and every user is a product. From the "Brand Deal Dance" that compromises our authenticity to the annoying reality of building our digital legacies or leaving it all in the dust, we’re peeling back the veil on how the fun of the internet has been replaced by a quiet, persistent anxiety.


    Show notes:

    • A very relevant blog post: The end of the internet
    • A few podcasts that inspired this episode:
      • Taylor Lorenz's Power User: Tech Billionaires Want Us Dead
      • In Bed with the Right: Tech's Vibe Shift and AI Discourse
      • Matt Bernstein's A Bit Fruity: The Campaign to Crush Chappell Roan
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    • Support me & the show through my art :)
    • Follow me on Instagram
    • Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 058 - We're Not Actually Cooked - w/ Hydroxide Food Science
    Mar 30 2026

    You GUYS...I'm so psyched about this episode. Hydroxide has been one of my longest and best friends, and it's been such a joy to watch her career grow. In this conversation, of course we discuss the current standings of the food and food safety industries, but we also talk unemployment, going viral, comment sections, and how to discern disinformation from truth.

    As a bit of a skeptic, I love how optimistic this conversation turned out to be. If you've been having difficulty navigating the world of food safety and nutrition in the current media landscape, this is absolutely one you'll want to tune into.

    If you like this episode, please give it a rating wherever you're listening, and share it with a friend! <3

    Show notes:

    • Follow Hydroxide on TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, YouTube, and most recently, Substack!
    • Just because we mentioned it and I think it deserves support...Hank & John Green's Good Store
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    • Thanks to DayFox for the intro/outro song!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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