In this episode of Opposite of Neutral, Chris and Evan explore the concept of the 'small world.' Evan shares his small world experience where he ran into comedian and actor Will Ferrell in New York, an encounter that reinforced his decision to teach there. They then share small world stories about teaching internationally and traveling around the world. They also discuss assumptions about the world becoming 'smaller' with the advent of the internet, when from personal experiences, it appears to be becoming even vaster.
They close the episode by seeking your input on future episode topics: 'Just press send', 'Imposter syndrome', 'When we were young', or 'Side hustle.'
Be sure to vote on which one you want for the next episode on the Spotify poll!
00:00 Introduction and Cold Open Discussion
00:48 Meet the Hosts: Evan and Chris
01:09 Evan's Disney Experiences
03:06 Chris's Lost and Found Story
07:13 Evan's Small World Story: Meeting Will Ferrell
15:24 Chris's Small World Story: Pearl Jam Concert
17:54 Reflecting on Will Ferrell's Career
19:51 Sidetracked: The Career of Will Ferrell
19:59 The Small World: A Personal Experience
21:24 The Unexpected Reunion
22:53 The Science Teacher Chris: Another Small World Story
23:41 The International Teaching World: A Web of Connections
24:28 The Sixth Grade Class: Another Unexpected Connection
25:14 The Small World Connections: Jake’s Story
30:32 The Small World vs Big World: A New Perspective
36:21 The World's Fair: A Glimpse into the Past
40:48 The World Expo: A Sampler Platter of the World
41:19 The Internet: A Double-Edged Sword
42:34 The Small World: Bringing Us Together
42:45 Next Week's Topics: A Poll for Listeners