Sonia: The Things We Carry: Family, Culture, & Heated Rivalry

This week, we're joined by Sonia, host of Binge of the Week, for a conversation about why Heated Rivalry rewards those who pay attention. We dig into the cultural and familial expectations that shape Shane and Ilya and the differences between high-context and low-context culture. We also get into the show's coming-of-age foundations, the brilliance of its storytelling, why it deserves an unlimited amount of rewatches, and what happens when creators trust their audience to actually think. We dedicate this episode to our beloved Kitty Good Semisch, a dear friend, a remarkable teacher, activist, and a good human who reminded everyone around her that we're all made of tiny, imperfect stars. May her memory be a blessing. Find Sonia: Threads: @bingeoftheweek Pod: https://bingeoftheweek.podbean.com/