We Are Spiraling
Priya AnandWe talk about curly hair to learn more about our culture — from how we perceive ourselves to how the world sees us.
Priya Anand, an award-winning journalist whose work has been featured in Bloomberg, Businessweek, the Wall Street Journal, Buzzfeed and Politico, turns her investigative eye to her lifelong obsession: curly hair.
You might think: curly hair, how much is there to say? A whole podc... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 26 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Fashion & BeautyArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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New notes, one year later: A year ago this show was just an idea. Since then: conversations with lawmakers, comedians and actors, coverage in The New York Times and Business Insider, and MAYURA, the hair care line I talk about here, launches next mon... more
British stand-up comedian and actor Sindhu Vee describes the intricate and intimate role hair has played in her life, from her time at boarding school in India to moving to the U.K. and becoming an investment banker, to now as a performer who is also... more
People go to great lengths to hide their curls, either through straightening or buzz cuts. We investigate the cultural forces that made, and continue to make, so many feel their natural hair is something to fix. It isn't.
Join the MAYURA waitlist fo... more
The word “frizz” actually has a benign definition. Priya investigates the history of how this term was co-opted against us, first by a writer in colonial times and later (even now) by legacy beauty brands. She explains her philosophy around curly hai... more
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- 1oAK Podcast
The only podcast of its kind and I’m so very grateful to have come across it.
Apple Podcasts5L_G01
United States3 months ago - Compelling storytelling!
I don’t even have curly hair but I love this show. Really interesting insights here that hopefully will lead to real change in society, particularly Hollywood.
Apple Podcasts5Ewok2025United States4 months ago - Avoid if you hate vocal fry and mumbling
If you’re under 23 this is for you. If you prefer podcasters to speak clearly and not sound like a they need to clear their throat, avoid.
Apple Podcasts1sericabombyxUnited States4 months ago - Wildness
Curlies unite.
A wonderful call to delight for those of us with joyful, bountiful, wildness of curls.
And yes. We’re funnier.
Apple Podcasts5YAY TUnited States8 months ago - Super interesting
Never knew of all these secret curlies or even the bias that curly hair is unprofessional. Maybe because I grew up during 80s perm days. I had straight hair that went wavy then more straight. Then I got “chemo curls”. I would love an episode on that—I didn’t mind the hair change as I was just happy it grew back. But it’s definitely been a product journey and figuring out how to manage them. I also blow it out now because I did like my straighter hair.
Apple Podcasts5MaPe1776United States9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United States/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #110 |  Ireland/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
Apple Podcasts | #172 |  Israel/Arts/Fashion & Beauty |
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A thoughtful, culture-forward show exploring curly hair as a lens on identity, representation, and society. Episodes weave personal narratives with historical context, Hollywood dynamics, politics, and kitchen culture to examine how texture shapes perception, professionalism, and power. The host drives investigative conversations with a range of guests—stylists, journalists, performers, and academics—who share practical insights, cultural critiques, and intimate experiences. A standout thread is the push for authentic representation and reclaiming narratives around hair, making the show valuable for listeners curious about culture, media, and self-expression beyond beauty tips. It often blends storytelling with scholarly or professional per... more
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1. John Parker
2. Selina McManus
3. Noah Grossman
4. Nemma Adeni
5. Molly Brenner
6. Alan Zhao
7. Carla Lalli
8. Janet Stevens
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