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Proxy with Yowei Shaw

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Proxy Conversations
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It’s the knot you can’t untangle - a problem so specific, it makes you feel alone. But what if you could talk to someone who gets it? On Proxy, we find just the person you were looking for, a stranger who's lived something close enough to help you get a little less stuck. It’s not therapy - it’s emotional investigative journalism™️. Yowei Shaw, former co-host of Invisibilia, at your service.

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Latest Episodes

The new season of Proxy returns in mid-April. In the meantime, we're sharing something we loved. On this episode of Depresh Mode, comedian John Moe and the journalist P.E. Moskowitz dig into the question: when your mind feels broken, is it you — or t... more

New episodes of Proxy return in April. In the meantime, we're sharing something we love — an episode from The Longest Shortest Time that digs into a conundrum so many of us deal with: guys being creeps. After a troubling incident involving her daught... more

This week, while Proxy is busy investigating new cases, we're sharing something we loved. One of our favorite episodes from The Dream, a show about the "American Dream" and all the systems (and assholes) that make it harder to achieve. In this episod... more

Proxy will be back soon with new cases. In the meantime, we're sharing an investigation into arguably the most consequential social force shaping life on this planet: capitalism.

Scene On Radio isn't afraid to tackle the big questions about who we a... more

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Recent Guests

PE Moskowitz
Author and journalist; author of Breaking Awake
Author and journalist; Mental Health, Hellth newsletter
Episode: Presenting: P.E. Moskowitz on Whether Your Mind is Broken or the World Is (with Depresh Mode)
Charlotte Eisenberg
Political journalist writing primarily about reproductive rights issues and personal experiences
Plug CLT
Episode: Presenting: Babies Not Having Babies (with The Dream)
Deborah Gould
Political theorist focusing on emotion in activism
UC Santa Cruz
Episode: Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro
Jonathan Goldstein
Host of Heavyweight
Pushkin Industries
Episode: Proxy x Heavyweight
Bob Enright
Clinical psychologist, professor, and pioneer in forgiveness research
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Episode: Bob and the Forgiveness Spell
Monica Mia McNamara
Family therapist and co-founder of Dignity Beyond Borders
Dignity Beyond Borders
Episode: Yaroslava Can't Go Home
Sariyah Abuzant
Filmmaker from Palestine
Episode: Yaroslava Can't Go Home
Jennifer Kahnweiler
Expert in counseling and organizational behavior who helps extroverts and introverts get along better in the workplace
Author of The Genius of Opposites
Episode: How This Introvert Ally Gets Along with Introverts (Plus Campaign Update)
Ryan Letts
Psychedelic integration coach
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Episode: The First Ever Extrovert-Introvert Cage Match

Host

Yowei Shaw
Emotional investigative journalist, former co-host of Invisibilia, and host of Proxy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • So on the war Ukraine your guest went to lviv Ukraine. But on the war on Gaza your guest decided to go to Tel-Aviv?

    This is like going to Moscow Russia in order to sympathise with the Ukrainian people and you did not question that. Pathetic.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    phoenix
    23 days ago
  • Help!

    Such an interesting podcast - the premise is excellent. However, the too loud, frenetic, not-quite background music drove me nuts. Please, please stop doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MarioColumbus
    United States25 days ago
  • Great but a little too much "behind the scenes"

    I like Proxy. I think it's an interesting concept and well executed, and it helps guests and listeners. But the reason I haven't listened beyond a few episodes is mostly that Yowei keeps including clips of asking her husband to do things for the show. I appreciate the difficulty of running an independent opperation and I don't mind that she talks about that and fundraises for the podcast. But to be perfectly honest, the husband chit chat evokes feelings of jealousy, as a single independent creat... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Raqswell
    United States2 months ago
  • Nicole Can’t Stop Being So Aggro

    Amazing talk across generations of activists. It was really valuable to hear about their attempts to turn off their aggro when it wasn’t really appropriate. Keep up the amazing work, Yowei! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adobeigloo
    United States3 months ago
  • In my top 5 podcasts

    High quality Investigative storytelling. Engrossing and uplifting- thanks Yowei 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Otter's whiskers
    Australia4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep emotional narratives and the way they tackle complex personal issues.
Many find the host's approach refreshing and relatable, positively contributing to the quality of storytelling.
Some have expressed desire for less focus on behind-the-scenes discussions, favoring content that stays on emotional issues without interruption.

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Presenting: The Staircase (with The Longest Shortest Time)
Q: What do you think you'll do?
Sasha feels capable of asserting herself and mentions she might ignore someone at first but would then be direct in saying she's not interested.
Presenting: Babies Not Having Babies (with The Dream)
Q: When you were working with the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, what was your experience?
Charlotte shared how she was used as a poster child in the anti-abortion movement and how she felt manipulated and exploited.
Presenting: Babies Not Having Babies (with The Dream)
Q: Can we start with where you grew up?
Charlotte grew up in Gastonia, North Carolina, in government housing with a single mother and has four siblings.
Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro
Q: But as useful as aggro can be for Nicole, she doesn't want it to spill over into her personal life. What does getting stuck in aggro look like?
Nicole describes moments where her anger overflows into personal interactions, alienating her friends instead of connecting.
Bob and the Forgiveness Spell
Q: What does it mean to forgive someone?
Bob explains that forgiveness does not equate to reconciliation and is a personal choice that doesn't negate justice.

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The content centers around emotional complexities and personal narratives, often addressing niche life challenges that resonate on a universal level. Each episode features in-depth conversations with individuals who have faced unique situations, offering listeners a chance to explore their feelings and connect with stories of others who have navigated similar paths. The podcast employs a distinct style of emotional investigative journalism, presenting real stories that reflect the nuances of human experience, which can be both cathartic and enlightening for its audience. What sets this apart is the focal point on moments of connection and understanding, as listeners discover not just the stories, but also their relevance to broader emotiona... more

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1. PE Moskowitz
2. Charlotte Eisenberg
3. Deborah Gould
4. Jonathan Goldstein
5. Bob Enright
6. Monica Mia McNamara
7. Sariyah Abuzant
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