Welcome to Sorta Sophisticated.
A podcast rooted in becoming more cultured and curious, where we endeavor to suspend judgment, expand our worldview, and learn to appreciate varying perspectives and values. But really, it's a show where we hope to enlighten anyone who cares on topics that might make them more interesting and well versed humans and just dangerous enough to hold their own in this sophisticated world. Well, sort of.
Listen now and start your journey to become Sorta Sophisticated!
And there you have it, dear listeners. We like to think we've shared just enough information to make you more sophisticated and either a flaming nuisance or a bit more interesting to your fellow humans. Well, sort of. if you enjoyed this episode and found it particularly interesting, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with your peeps. Until next time, stay curious, stay inspired.
Hi, I’m Pete!
Podcaster, storyteller, and lifelong learner with a knack for making the complicated sorta sophisticated. By day, I’m the president of a contract manufacturing company in the health and beauty industry - which sounds impressive until you realize it mostly means answering emails and trying to keep things running smoothly. By night, I co-host Sorta Sophisticated, a podcast where curiosity meets culture with giant helping of humor to make it worth listening. Each week, my co-host and I take deep dives into history, pop culture, and the little things that make life more interesting - without making you feel like you're stuck in a boring lecture.
With a background in business and a passion for storytelling, I believe learning should feel like a fun discovery, not a chore. Whether it's the history of Oktoberfest, how we pick a pope, or why Edgar Allan Poe was basically the original emo kid, we break it all down in a way that's engaging, relatable, and occasionally a little snarky.
But Sorta Sophisticated isn’t just about dropping knowledge - it’s about connecting the dots between the past and present, making sense of the world, and having a few laughs along the way. We’re here to help you impress your friends with random facts, understand why things matter, and maybe even inspire you to dig deeper into the topics that make you curious.
Outside of the podcast and running a business, I’m a professional overthinker, a semi-professional smark-aleck, and an amateur script writer. I’m a dad to four grown kids, a recent widower (shout out to my forever lover – Gabby!), a marathoner who still thinks he can outrun his shitty diet, and a unlicensed DIY chemist who’s still trying to formulate the right mix of Nioxin and Nutrafol to regrow hair faster. In the end, I’m just a guy still figuring out how to share my gifts with the world - whether through writing, comedy, or telling stories or just some really good conversations that matter.
So, if you're someone who loves learning but hates feeling lectured, welcome to Sorta Sophisticated. Let’s get curious together.