We Are Spiraling
Episodes
I'll Never Forgive The Princess Diaries: Minisode
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With rumors of a third Princess Diaries, we unpack why the original was so damaging for women, and why Anne Hathaway's recent explanation falls f...
For Black Women, Hair Has Always Been the Story
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two listeners of this show share how their hair has been a key part of their stories as Black women. We also discuss why Coco Gauff’s hair became so...
Why Most Stylists Never Learned to Cut Curly Hair
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New York state law now requires cosmetology schools to teach students how to work with curly hair. We trace the history of haircutting and ask why it...
Hair Is An Extension Of Your Spirit: Native American Wisdom
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We speak with two Native American hair artists about the indigenous philosophy that hair is an extension of your spirit and energy. John Parker works ...
Are Curly People Funnier?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We interview three comedians, Noah Grossman, Nemma Adeni and Molly Brenner, to find out if our hot take holds water and dig into how they think about ...
All The Boys Are Getting Perms
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When did men of all ages get a broccoli cut? And how do they feel about themselves when they get a makeover deep into adulthood? We investigate this s...
Carla Lalli On Hair, Skin And Life In Hot Kitchens
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Carla Lalli on what happens to your body in a professional kitchen, waking up at 13 and suddenly seeing curly hair in the mirror, and a preview of her...
How To Look Like A Greek God
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Aphrodite: curly hair. Zeus: curly hair. The statue of David: curly hair. Ancient Greeks and Romans knew what we know on this show: curly hair is wort...
Hollywood Hates Curls. Here’s How That Affects All Of Us.
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In movies, the only people with curly hair are often weirdos or witches. Seinfeld icon and 87-year-old TikTok sensation Annie Korzen unpacks how biase...
The Politics Of Curly Hair
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, former chair of the Democratic National Committee, explains the role her curly hair has played in her life and...
Why Are So Many People Secretly Curly?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People go to great lengths to hide their curls, either through straightening or buzz cuts. We investigate why.Get connected: https://www.WeAreSpiralin...
I Quit My Job To Make Curly Haircare Products And This Podcast
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A reporter who covered startups for a decade starts her own: the curly hair care product line she’s always wanted. This show investigates curly hair...
Trailer: We Are Spiraling with Priya Anand
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about curly hair to learn more about our culture — from how we perceive ourselves to how the world sees us.Get connected: https://www.WeAreS...