Urban density and learning from strangers

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 9 is Mike Sowden, creator of the immensely popular Substack, Everything Is Amazing (I’m a paid subscriber). Mike’s favorite things are:

* Halloumi

* The soundtrack to Raise the Titanic, by John Williams

* Main theme

* Re-recordings of the soundtrack by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra:

* Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube

* Microadventures by Alastair Humphreys

Publisher’s page | Bookshop | Amazon

* Electric blankets

* Distant lights seen at night