The Opposite of Neutral podcast is hosted by Chris Wolf and Evan Weinberg, two teachers and friends who met while teaching in Vietnam. No longer in the same place, they started this podcast as an excuse to talk to each other about anything and everything.
What does it mean to get unstuck? To stay up when it’s dark, cold, or creatively blocked?
In this episode, Evan and Chris spiral delightfully from student slang and seasonal darkness into writer’s block, Pixar montages, AI shortcuts, ramen breaks, and the quiet power of choosing the journey over the destination.
It’s an episode about motion, momentum, and finding your own version of “up”...even when you’re not sure which way that is.
Got a story about what helps you get up-up-and-away? Drop us a note or a voice memo.
Follow @oppositeofneutral on Instagram and Threads, and email us at oppositeofneutralpodcast@gmail.com.
00:00 Catching Up After a Long Break
00:13 The Six Seven Weekend Phenomenon
01:14 Cringe Moments and Trends
02:00 Introduction to Opposite of Neutral
05:35 Discussing Writer's Block and The Roots
12:31 The Concept of 'Up' and Staying Positive13:55 Exploring the Phrase 'Giving Up'
16:54 Seasonal Changes and Staying Uplifted
20:35 Weather and Daily Activities
21:02 Embracing the Weather
22:19 Optimism and Perspective
24:27 A Day in Spokane
26:13 The Movie 'Up' and Life's Journey
31:49 The Role of AI in Planning
38:36 Finding Direction and Support
40:09 Wrapping Up and Future Topics
20 Sept 2025
Season 3, Episode 1: Into the Unknown!
An exciting discovery above the fridge. A cease-and-desist we’d actually celebrate. A snake story we can’t un-hear.
From there, Chris and Evan dive into the big theme of Season 3: Into the Unknown! We talk about stepping into uncertainty with humor, honesty, and a plan to “do the next right thing.”
We trace the unexpected comfort of Frozen II during COVID, Rumsfeld’s known/unknowns, and a history-nerd detour through Lewis & Clark. Chris shares his new-job/new-city “adventure mode” in Spokane (yes, there’s a sleeper sofa), and we close with why support systems matter when the map runs out.
Got a story about your own “into the unknown”? Drop us a note or a voice memo. How did you pick the next right thing?
Follow @oppositeofneutral on Instagram and Threads, and email us at oppositeofneutralpodcast@gmail.com.
Next episode title : Up!
18 Mar 2025
Season 2, Episode 15: Milestones
In this landmark 30th episode, Chris and Evan dive into the concept of milestones—both literal and metaphorical.
Exploring the origin of the term, they discuss milestones from the Roman Empire, connecting the historical markers with the metaphorical milestones in life. Reflecting on personal experiences, they uncover how milestones shift from tangible childhood achievements, like learning to ride a bike, to more nuanced adult realizations, such as recognizing a friendship or the bittersweet milestones of cleaning out a parent's home. Chris defines his lack of enthusiasm for explaining embarrassing accidents to ER doctors as a sign of reaching adulthood, and Evan shares the milestones reached after two years of doing the podcast.
Note: we had some internet issues during this episode, so the quality is a bit off in some places. Don't let that get in the way - we had a good time recording this.
Remember to follow us at @oppositeofneutral on Instagram and Threads, and email your ideas and thoughts to oppositeofneutralpodcast@gmail.com.
We look forward to having you joining us for the kickoff of Season 3 when we will be discussing the topic "Into the Unknown”.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
11 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100
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Quality
64
Social presence
90
YouTube
0
Engagement
71
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