This is the audio version of the latest Wocket column — part experiment, part evolution. I’m starting to record some essays for those who prefer listening while commuting, walking, training, or avoiding eye contact with other humans in public spaces.
This one is about loving the Olympics while being deeply skeptical of nationalism. About cheering for athletes while side-eyeing the countries they represent. About the strange space where admiration, critique, pride, and discomfort all sit together on the couch.
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More audio Wockets coming soon if people dig this format.
