My Favorite Things Episode 9: Mike Sowden

My Favorite Things · Feb 12, 2026 · 1h · transcript

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

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