Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 6: Kava, the Calming Pacific Drink, Is Riding a WaveDerived from a plant’s roots, the traditional beverage is spreading far beyond the tropics.Jun 5Jun 5
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 5: AI, Voice Cloning, and Hearing Lost Loved Ones AnewHow a grieving son uses AI to hear his late father speak.May 29May 29
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 4: Jazz Cafes and Bars, Japan’s Coziest, Quirkiest ExportOriginating in Tokyo, jazz “kissa” coffee shops and bars offer music appreciation with minimal chatter — and have inspired similar spots…May 22May 22
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 3: Windham Hill Records’ Quiet RevolutionGuitarist Will Ackerman founded a music label — and inadvertently kickstarted the New Age music movement.May 15May 15
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 2: The Fireplace Loved Round the WorldGeorge Ford’s fireplace videos warm hearts — and often top the Netflix charts during the holidays.May 8May 8
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Ep. 1: The Wind Phone Rings True for BelieversA grieving man in Japan installed a phone booth in his garden, and a pop-culture trend was born.May 12May 12
Pop Comforts (Podcast)Trailer: Introducing Pop ComfortsA podcaster follows his curiosity and dives deep into the unexpected corners of popular culture that bring us comfort.Apr 9Apr 9