What Even Is...?
Join our host Donna Truong to explore different topics that she doesn't know much about or just doesn't fully understand - the topics that make her wonder "What even is that?" or "What even is that like?"Each episode we gain insight into these topics from experts in their respective fields so we won't wonder "What even is that?" anymore.
Episodes
31 episodes
What Even Is Hanukkah? with Rabbi Greg Hersh
In today's episode, host Donna Truong answers "What Even is Hanukkah?" with What Even Is...?'s first returning guest - Rabbi Greg Hersh of Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield, MA!They speak about:the Hanukkah menorahthe Ha...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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29:24
What Even was the Trail of Tears? with Cultural Collections and Exhibits Manager of Cherokee Nation Businesses Krystan Moser
On this episode of "What Even Is...?", host Donna Truong speaks with Cultural Collections and Exhibits Manager of the Cherokee Nation Cultural Tourism of Cherokee Nation Businesses Krystan Moser to answer "What Even was the Trail of Tears?"...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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57:53
What Even are Native American Reservations? with Ohio State University Professor Dr. John Low
On this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Ohio State University professor Dr. John Low to answer "What even are Native American Reservations?". In this episode, they discuss:what Native American/Indian reservations...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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24:45
What Even are Crystals? with Crystal Expert Chioma Gathoga-Ogbuike
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with crystal expert and entrepreneur Chioma Gathoga-Ogbuike to answer "What Even are Crystals?" They speak about different things like:what are crystalshow do you cleanse or charge ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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45:42
🎃 Spooktacular Bonus 👻: What Even Are Your Paranormal Experiences?
In this bonus episode, listeners and I tell our paranormal experiences to celebrate this Halloween season! Hope you guys enjoy!
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Season 3
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17:21
🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Paranormal Investigators? Part 2 with Paranormal New England
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the investigators of the paranormal investigation group Paranormal New England - Julie Finn, Scott Hebert, and Monique Geyser.This episode goes over:their scariest encounter wit...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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44:20
🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Paranormal Investigators? Part 1 with SPIRITS of New England
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with the paranormal investigation group Supernatural, Paranormal, Investigations, Research, Intuitive, Truth Society (SPIRITS) of New England investigators Ellen MacNeil and Jack Kenna. Thi...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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54:19
🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even are Psychic Mediums? with Psychic Medium Jessenia Nozzolillo
In this truly spooktacular episode, host Donna Truong speaks with psychic medium Jessenia Nozzolillo. They discuss:What are psychic mediumsDifferent types of gifts that souls haveReincarnation...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:08:19
🎃 Spooktacular 👻: What Even Were the Salem Witch Trials? with Salem Witch Museum Director of Education Rachel Christ
Welcome to the What Even Is...? October Spooktacular where we talk about all things mystical, magical, and/or just plain misunderstood. In this episode, host Donna Truong talks with Salem Witch Museum Director of Education Rachel Christ about t...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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41:56
What Even Is Domestic Violence? with ATASK Clinical Manager Joyce Kao
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) Clinical Manager Joyce Kao. In the discussion, they talk about:How is domestic violence definedRed flags in partners to avoid...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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42:15
What Even is the Caste System in India? with History and South Asian Studies Professor Dr. Avinash Singh
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Dr. Avinash Singh about "What even is the Caste System in India?" Dr. Singh explains:How did the caste system beginThe different castes - Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudra...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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49:44
What Even is it Like to Plan a Wedding? with Wedding Planner Alexis Eliopoulos O'Mara
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with wedding planner Alexis Eliopoulos O'Mara on "What even is it like to plan a wedding?"In this episode, some of the topics they go over are:tips on how to plan a wedding on a smal...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:08:48
What Even Is a Healthy Relationship? with Couples Counselor Jennifer Nakhai LICSW
On this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Jennifer Nakhai LICSW of Aeon Counseling to discuss "What Even is a Healthy Relationship?" where they go over:Healthy relationship characteristicsHealthy vs unhealthy r...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:11:29
What Even is it Like to Be an Organ Donation Recipient? with Kidney Transplant Recipient Megan Cairns
In this episode of "What Even Is...?", host Donna Truong speaks with an organ transplant recipient Megan Cairns about "What even is it like to be an organ donation recipient?" Please be aware that there are many different types of organ donatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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51:33
What Even Is Stock Investing 101? with Your Money BFF Money Coach Lindsey Cassell
In this episode, host Donna Truong asks Your Money BFF Money Coach Lindsey Cassell "What Even is Stock Investing 101?" Basically, an episode about investing in stocks for beginners.They discuss a multitude of topics like:Wha...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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50:50
What Even is a Music Producer? What Do Music Producers Do? with Music Producer Bryan Hinkley
Confused about what a music producer does? Have no fear, music producer Bryan Hinkley speaks with host Donna Truong to answer: "What even is a music producer? What do music producers do?" In this episode, some topics that they go o...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:41
What Even is Preschool? Why is Preschool Important? with Preschool Executive Director and Podcaster Jennifer Carter
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Oak Tree Learning Center's Executive Director and host of Mrs. C's Podcast for Parents, Teachers, and Administrators Jennifer Carter. In this insightful conversation, we learn about the dif...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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50:36
What Even Is it Like to Buy a House? with Realtor & Real Estate Investor John Bernabel
First-time home buyer and don't know where to start? No worries because this is the episode for you! In this episode, we speak with Realtor & Real Estate Investor John Bernabel to answer the question "What even is it like to buy a house?"
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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40:08
What Even is the Khmer Rouge? with Cambodian Culture Expert Dr. George Chigas
In this episode, host Donna Truong speaks with Cambodian Culture Expert Dr. George Chigas to answer the question "What even is the Khmer Rouge?" where they speak about the Cambodian Genocide, the Khmer Rouge history, the Khmer Rouge meaning, ho...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:03:17
What Even is Islam? with Mosque Youth Leader Mohamed Chouiki
In the last episode of this season, Malden Islamic Center Mosque Youth Leader Mohamed Chouiki discusses the Islamic religion with host Donna Truong. They discuss the Islam religion history, Islam beliefs and practices, the 5 Pillars of Islam, R...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:35
What Even is a Midwife? with Certified Professional Midwife Tiffany Carter Skillings
In this episode "What Even is a Midwife?", host Donna Truong speaks with Tiffany Carter Skillings CPM talk about what responsibilities midwives have, what is it like to be a midwife, midwife training and education, what are the pros and cons of...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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53:14
What Even Is Judaism? with Rabbi Greg Hersh
Join host Donna Truong and Rabbi Greg Hersh of Reconstructionist Judaism synagogue Temple Emmanuel of Wakefield and listen to their discussion of, "What even is Judaism?" In this episode, we go over what it means to be Jewish, anti-semitism, wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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54:15
What Even is Alzheimer's Disease? with Dr. Andrew Budson
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Andrew Budson to talk about Alzheimer's Disease causes, Alzheimer's Disease symptoms, marijuana, sleep, diet, lowering the risk of Alzheimer's Disease, and more!Dr. Andrew Budson received his MD from Ha...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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52:24
What Even is it Like to be a Gang Member? with Lawrence Goshon and Jose Palacios-Casillas
Join host Donna Truong as she has an insightful conversation with ex-gang member and now a Gang Rescue and Support Program (GRASP) Outreach Worker Lawrence Goshon and GRASP case manager Jose Palacios-Casillas on what it is like to be a gang mem...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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54:25
What Even Is the US Immigration Process? with Immigration and Business Lawyer Emmanuel Gonzalez
In this episode, we have immigration lawyer Emmanuel Gonzalez, Esq., MBA with us to discuss the different types of visas, the US green card, and the rights that undocumented immigrants as he answers "What Even is the US Immigration Process?"
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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50:31