Proxy with Yowei Shaw
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Proxy investigates the weird, specific feelings that run our lives — sometimes by finding someone who gets it, sometimes by reporting from the emotions beat. Hosted by Yowei Shaw, former co-host and producer of Invisibilia.
Proxy is back with new cases every other Tuesday. Follow the show so you don’t miss the next one.
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If you’re new, try: Bisexual Wife Guy, Yowei Can't Speak Bro, or Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro.
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Alex's Husband Is Too Straight
The case of the person who worries their husband still sees them as his wife. Alex is nonbinary, and their husband Henry is a straight cis man. Henry has been supportive through every step of Alex’s…
Yowei Can't Speak Bro
The case of the podcast host who can't speak bro.For the past twelve years, Yowei has been trying — and failing — to have a normal conversation with her husband's best friend. It's not for lack of…
Jane Doesn't Like Her Dogs
The case of the dog trainer who stopped feeling close to her own dogs. Jane's whole life has been dogs. Doggie daycare, animal rescue, behavior modification, fostering, training — dogs were the place…
Caitlin Lost the Voice In Her Head
The case of the writer whose inner narrator who disappeared. For most of her life, Caitlin Myer had a narrator. A voice that told stories, shaped sentences, kept her company, and made writing feel…
Yowei Used to Hide Her Husband Kyle (from Love Letters)
Once upon a time, Yowei felt embarrassed to have a boyfriend—not because of him, but because of what it said about her. This story comes from the Love Letters podcast. Listen to more of their…
Presenting: Sisters (with Nobody Should Believe Me)
When Andrea Dunlop's sister was investigated for Munchausen by proxy abuse, it tore her family apart. In this episode of Nobody Should Believe Me, Andrea tries to understand what happened by talking…
Live Proxy: Ben Doesn't Know His Neighbors (March 31, 1pm ET)
Ben's neighbors are right there. So... why is it so hard to actually know them?We're tackling that question live—by finding him a proxy who's figured out how to turn a block of strangers into…
Presenting: P.E. Moskowitz on Whether Your Mind is Broken or the World Is (with Depresh Mode)
New to Proxy? Start with Bisexual Wife Guy — it’s where many listeners fall in love with the show.The new season of Proxy returns April 14th. In the meantime, we're sharing something we loved. On…
Presenting: The Staircase (with The Longest Shortest Time)
New episodes of Proxy return in April. In the meantime, we're sharing something we love — an episode from The Longest Shortest Time that digs into a conundrum so many of us deal with: guys being…
Presenting: Babies Not Having Babies (with The Dream)
This week, while Proxy is busy investigating new cases, we're sharing something we loved. One of our favorite episodes from The Dream, a show about the "American Dream" and all the systems (and…
Presenting: Market Failure (with Scene On Radio)
Proxy will be back soon with new cases. In the meantime, we're sharing an investigation into arguably the most consequential social force shaping life on this planet: capitalism. Scene On Radio isn't…
Presenting: Manifesting: How Powerful Are Our Thoughts? (with Science Vs.)
This week we’re sharing something we loved and found useful, just in time for the new year. A rigorous look by the show Science Vs into whether there’s any science behind manifestations.
Nicole Can't Stop Being Aggro
The case of the organizer who's afraid to stop being angry. Nicole knows how to be mad — and channel that into her work as a labor organizer and activist.The problem is, Nicole’s aggro mode doesn’t…
Proxy x Heavyweight
This week, we're presenting an episode of one of our favorite podcasts. Heavyweight, hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and…
Bob and the Forgiveness Spell
The case of the woman who wants to forgive her mom, but doesn't know how. Erin wants to forgive her mother. Not because her mother deserves it. Not because Erin wants a relationship with her. But…
A Halloween Campaign Voice Memo (Last Day To Sign Up!)
Yowei and bedraggled podcast spouse Kyle broadcast (sorta) live from their car about where the campaign is at. Today Oct. 31st is the last day of our drive to reach 1000 paying Patreon members, so we…
Yaroslava Can't Go Home
The case of the teenager who can't go home.Yaroslava was 16 when she woke up in Ukraine to the sound of explosions and had to flee her town in Ukraine. Now Yara is 19, living in New York, studying…
How This Introvert Ally Gets Along with Introverts (Plus Campaign Update)
How close are we to getting to 1000 paying Patreon members so we can cover the costs of making a year two?!Plus, a conversation with introvert ally (and extrovert) Jennifer Kahnweiler on the changes…
The First Ever Extrovert-Introvert Cage Match
The case of the introverts and extroverts who love each other, but sometimes can't stand each other. Why do some friends need constant contact, while others need three to five business days to text…
An Estrangement Mystery
An Emotions Beat episode about the reasons that keep going missing. In family estrangement, there's a strange pattern that shows up again and again: adult children say they've explained why they…
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Proxy with Yowei Shaw has published 34 episodes since May 2024, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Proxy with Yowei Shaw is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 45m.
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