Every conversation starts somewhere. Maybe with a saying you’ve heard a thousand times. Maybe with a question you’ve never quite known how to ask. Whatever brings you here, unANSWERED is a place where those small sparks turn into a real connection.

This episode explores a Cantonese proverb about truth breaking through whatever tries to hide it. We talk about bias, cloudy lenses, and why confidence doesn’t always mean clarity. Seeing more begins with admitting how much we still don’t see.

A Cantonese expression meaning “add oil” opens up a conversation on encouragement, why we crave it, and why giving it feels so strange. This episode breaks down small gestures, sincere words, and the kind of fuel that helps people keep moving.

We see this saying play out everywhere, from ancient law codes to modern revenge stories like John Wick, where grief turns into violence one justified step at a time. Let’s talk about why retaliation feels so right, but leaves us even more wronged.

Ever catch yourself peeking over the fence thinking, “Wow…their yard is way greener than mine”? Yeah, us too. Let’s talk about comparison, envy, and discuss how we can begin to flip the script.

Where did the saying “bite the bullet” come from? The phrase is used often in American culture, but what does it really mean to push through pain on our own?