Winter Hibernation Activities: What Listeners Are Reading, Watching, and Doing

Winter Activities and Hobbies

• ❄️ Many listeners are embracing indoor activities due to cold weather, with suggestions ranging from reading and watching TV to starting new hobbies.
• 📚 The book "Heated Rivalry" by Rachel Reid saw a significant spike in downloads after being recommended by Mayor Adams, highlighting its popularity as a romance novel about rival hockey players.
• 📖 David Foster Wallace's "Infinite Jest" is experiencing renewed attention on its 30th anniversary, with publications like The New Yorker and GQ discussing its relevance.
• 📺 Popular TV shows mentioned include HBO's "The Pit," a revisit of "Schitt's Creek" in honor of Catherine O'Hara, and Oscar-nominated movies available on streaming.
• 🎶 Following the Grammys, some listeners are diving deeper into the music showcased, particularly new artists featured in a montage segment.

Embracing the Outdoors

• 🎿 Contrary to the "hibernation" theme, some callers are actively enjoying the cold, with one listener mentioning cross-country skiing.
• 🌳 An arborist caller, Reed from Brooklyn, continues working outdoors in snowy conditions and is creating tropical planted aquariums as a hobby.
• 🚶‍♀️ Gina, an 82-year-old, emphasizes the importance of going out for walks and errands despite the snow, advising caution but encouraging activity.
• ✊ Nick from Putnam County is actively participating in demonstrations and protests against ICE and fascism, bundling up to go out for these events.

Learning and Personal Growth

• 🎧 Randy from Pound Ridge is staying active indoors on the treadmill while watching the show "Hacks," reading George Saunders' "Swim in the Rain," and learning Spanish via Duolingo.
• 🧠 Randy also shares that she and her husband enjoy doing the crossword puzzle together every morning.
• 🖖 Angela from Brooklyn identifies as a "Trekky nerd" and is enjoying the new Star Trek series, "Starfleet Academy."
• 🏛️ Cindy from Cranford binged "The West Wing," expressing nostalgia for the show's portrayal of a caring president.
• 🦇 One listener is a licensed bat rehabilitator, caring for bats that need overwintering and are disturbed during their hibernation.