The Seat Across From Us
The Seat Across From Us
Podcast Description
The Seat Across from Us is a podcast about the stories that shape us—the ones we tell, the ones we keep to ourselves, and the ones we never saw coming. Each episode, a guest shares a story that left a mark on their life, whether it’s a defining moment, a funny mishap, or a hard lesson learned. These are real, raw conversations, not scripted interviews. Every voice has a place here, offering a chance to hear stories that might otherwise go unheard. Everyone has a story worth sharing.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of personal growth, cultural insights, and the human experience, with episodes exploring topics such as the transformative power of college education, stories about family influence, and humorous personal mishaps, highlighted by segments that reflect on cultural differences and storytelling as a deep connector.
The Seat Across from Us is a podcast about the stories that shape us—the ones we tell, the ones we keep to ourselves, and the ones we never saw coming. Each episode, a guest shares a story that left a mark on their life, whether it’s a defining moment, a funny mishap, or a hard lesson learned. These are real, raw conversations, not scripted interviews. Every voice has a place here, offering a chance to hear stories that might otherwise go unheard. Everyone has a story worth sharing.
In this episode, Gottfried joins me to talk about why college—no matter where you go—is a powerful opportunity for growth. He shares his experience at Brandeis and how it shaped his perspective in ways he never expected.
We also explore the cultural differences between China and the U.S., from education and social life to family expectations and everyday moments of culture shock. Gottfried reflects on what it was like to adjust, what surprised him the most, and what he’s learned from living in two different worlds.
To wrap up, we have a fun “Get to Know Gott” segment, covering everything from overrated American foods to his biggest takeaways from navigating two cultures.
Let’s dive in.
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