The week ender

THE WEEKENDER is a special collaboration between OZY Tribe members near and far to provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time. Next week, we'd love to feature yours too. Are you watching, listening to or reading something amazing? Share your suggestions with us here at OZY!

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WHAT TO WATCH

Modern Love — Tales From the Heart.

If you’re looking for the answer to “what is love?” you’re not going to find just one in an eight-episode web TV series. Modern Love, based on the New York Times column of the same name, presents a bunch of ways to the fickle heart, aided by a star-studded and lovestruck cast (including Anne Hathaway and Tina Fey).

SUGGESTED BY:

Pallabi Munsi
Romantic at Heart

Diego Maradona — Touching the Hand of God.

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona led a life of contrasts, and that’s superbly reflected in this eponymous new doc. He was considered one of the greatest players of all time, but his fall from grace — including allegations of doping and mafia ties — was precipitous. Maradona’s two sides are juxtaposed in both slick cinematography and home recordings. It will have you shouting “GOOOAAAAAL” at your TV.

SUGGESTED BY:

Maroosha Muzaffar
Footie Fanatic

The Tudors — Royally Binge-Worthy.

Like royalty and have a week on your hands? Devour the four-season historical (kinda) series The Tudors. Loosely based on King Henry VIII (played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the show features all of the sex, beheadings, burnings and political and religious intrigue the Tudor king is known for, plus plenty of jousting.

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SUGGESTED BY

Kwame Darko
He Found His Solemate

WHAT TO LISTEN TO

Dolly Parton’s America — We Will Always Love You.

One thing we can all seem to agree on in these troubled times? Dolly Parton. The feisty “Here You Come Again” country legend is beloved by many, regardless of political stance. Which is why U.S. radio host Jad Abumrad is digging deep into her influence on pop culture, history and the nation. This new nine-episode podcast also taps Parton’s people, celebs and average folks to find out what the icon means to America, beyond the music.

SUGGESTED BY:

Wade Best
All About That Country

No Laying Up — A Hole in One.

If you’re a golfer, whether pro or dabbler, “No Laying Up” is going to up your game on the green. This frequently produced, long-standing pod (on the fairway since 2014) focuses on the process of play — the not giving up — as opposed to the end result. It’s packed with golf goodness, including input from pros (hello Rory McIlroy) and experts. But this isn’t all serious golf geek speak. NLU is also funny.

SUGGESTED BY:

Matt Zander
Birdie Man

WHAT TO EAT

Ochazuke — When You Want to Eat Your Tea.

Believe it or not, tea can be way more than just a simple cuppa. Our favorite proof of that is ochazuke, a traditional Japanese comfort food dish that’s simple yet scrumptious. To make it, start with some cooked rice, and add garnishes like dried seaweed, vegetables or cooked salmon. Then pour over some tea (usually any green variety). That’s it: You have a delicious and healthy meal, filler snack, midnight munch or (we’ve heard) hangover cure in no time. If you’d like a more detailed recipe, try this one.

SUGGESTED BY:

Alex Furuya
Loves Teatime

AND WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T DO THIS:

Cover a dog’s true colors. A cafe in China is seeing a backlash after bringing six “panda dogs” onto the premises as a marketing gimmick. The people of the internet were not bamboozled by a viral video showing the six Chow Chows painted black and white to look like endangered giant pandas. The Cute Pet Games Cafe, which opened last month, has ceased offering dyeing services to wannabe panda dog owners.

SOURCE:
 The Guardian

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