Nostalgia: Yearning For The Past | HINT It Wasn't Better!
About this episode
What is the obsession people have for the past?
In Episode #381 of 'Musings', only I discuss: the origin and definition of the word, my favourite time period to travel back to, why the present is better than any other time, the mini blissful periods of youth/travel and whether there are any cultures where people don't feel nostalgic.
A huge thanks to Dave Jones, Cole McCormick, Whoneedsdollars & McIntosh for the support. Handsome bunch they are!
Timeline:
(0:00) - I screwed up
(0:25) - Why, what & when of nostalgia
(4:13) - Wistful longing
(10:14) - Pre-emptive nostalgia
(12:44) - Boostagram Lounge
(19:04) - Our nostalgic moments
(27:00) - Summary
(31:02) - V4V: The old days before ads
Intro Music by 'Signs Of New Growth':
https://podcastindex.social/@SignsOfNewGrowth
Connect with Mere Mortals:
Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/
Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast
Get every episode summarized
Each time Mere Mortals Conversations publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Mere Mortals Conversations
Dreaming Big | Life Beyond The Average
Mere Mortals Conversations
Reward Thyself For Great Boon | Or Fall Into The Pit Of Hedonism
Mere Mortals Conversations
Lifestreaming Ruins Your Life | Is 'Real Life' Interesting To Others?
Mere Mortals Conversations
Monthly Goals | April 2026
Mere Mortals Conversations