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Malestrum: Cringe Culture

Description Welcome back to Malestrum. In this episode, Barry and Griffin tackle the evolving phenomenon of cringe culture—how Gen Z uses memes, slang, and online ridicule as both a form of entertainment and a coded social language. From YouTube cringe compilations of the 2010s to TikTok’s obsession with

Malestrum: What I'd Do at 23

In this episode of Malestrum, I take on a big question: What would I do if I were 23 today? The world of work has changed. Resumes vanish into Applicant Tracking Systems, AI is rewriting industries, and stability is harder to find than ever. But disruption creates opportunity — if you

Malestrum: Crazy Job Market

In this episode of Malestrum, Barry and Griffin tackle one of the most pressing questions facing graduates today: where are the jobs? Barry reflects on his own career path in the 1970s, when long-term employment at major corporations often meant stability, pensions, and predictable growth. He contrasts that with Griffin’