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A Mug of Insights

Robin Waldun
Literature
Philosophy
Education
Creativity
Arts Degree
Attention Span
Academic Anxiety
Humanities
Wine
Social Media
Writing On Substack
Australian Education
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Film
Productivity
Lifelong Learning
Liberal Arts
Cognitive Overload
Learning Techniques
Information Overload

A podcast driven by curiosity. Every week, YouTuber and writer Robin Waldun offers insights and practical tips on re-introducing lifelong learning and reading to our busy lives.

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This week, let's get beyond the headline and examine how our relationship to long-form reading has changed, and what we can do to rescue our attention through a digital diet.

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On this episode, we'll address the problems with productivity systems and how they might be ruining the joy of reading, alongside a practical tip on how to slowly rebuild it in the age of content saturation.

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In this episode, we'll answer an email question from Kade, who brought up some excellent questions around how to be an effective reader in high school & college while still engaging with other aspects of campus life. If you want to send a question to... more

Welcome back to season 3 of our show, and we'll resurrect a long-lost segment called Coffee Wednesday. And as the pilot episode of the season, we'll kick it off with an important question that's usually overlooked: what makes a book life-changing? No... more

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Recent Guests

Alice Capelle
French writer and video essayist known for her in-depth analyses of feminism, media, and internet culture.
Episode: 019: The Future of Online Political Discourse with Alice Cappelle
Cole Hastings
Content creator and YouTuber focusing on social critique and personal growth topics
Cole Hastings YouTube Channel
Episode: 018: Is Personal Growth Possible In Our Polarised World? with Cole Hastings
William P. Dozier
TikTok and Instagram creator known for his book recommendations and unique content style
Episode: 017: Tools For Reading Difficult Books with William Dozier
Hano Lokman
Filmmaker and director of the short film, 'Why Can't We Have Nice Things'
YouTube channel 'Written and Directed by Hano'
Episode: 014: Understanding Film vs. Literature with Hano Lokman

Host

Robin Waldun
Host and creator focused on promoting curiosity and lifelong learning through engaging discussions and insights on reading and education.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#213
Italy/Education
Apple Podcasts
#208
Austria/Education
Apple Podcasts
#243
South Africa/Education

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

018: Is Personal Growth Possible In Our Polarised World? with Cole Hastings
Q: Given your background in self-help, how do you balance critique and proposing solutions in your content?
Cole shares that it is important for him to offer solutions to problems, as he believes it's essential to influence people positively, despite analytics showing a drop-off when he proposes solutions.
018: Is Personal Growth Possible In Our Polarised World? with Cole Hastings
Q: How do you navigate the transition from university to full-time content creation?
Cole explains that his transition happened gradually, emphasizing the importance of finding a personal schedule and utilizing intrinsic motivation to maintain consistency in content creation.
019: The Future of Online Political Discourse with Alice Cappelle
Q: How do we encourage hope in the age where everything seems so extreme on the brink of collapse?
Encouraging people to think of the world around them in a different way and offering pragmatic solutions helps foster hope. Simple actions, like caring for one’s community, contribute to a sense of victory and collective progress.
016: Books That Made Us Who We Are with Ruby Granger
Q: What does a good translation look like?
A good translation should preserve the original's nuances and sounds.
016: Books That Made Us Who We Are with Ruby Granger
Q: How do you navigate the aesthetics of dark academia?
It’s not necessarily a negative thing to lean into that aesthetic, it’s about the activities that embody it.

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Focused on lifelong learning and personal growth, this podcast provides listeners with insights and practical tips to re-integrate learning and reading into their busy lives. Each episode features conversations with various guests, including writers, creators, and industry experts, discussing their experiences and expertise across a broad array of topics such as literature, social media, political discourse, and cultural trends. The unique blend of academic rigor and personal narratives engages audiences who value intellectual curiosity and seek to navigate modern challenges while fostering a deeper appreciation for literature and other educational pursuits.

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A Mug of Insights launched a year ago and published 24 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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