Is it a free language learning app... or a feathered dictator in your pocket? In this episode, Amanda and Chelsea are joined by Zaria Parvez (<a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fzariaparvez%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cmichaela.derosa%40studio71us.com%7C6319e9a0a4894756ded608ddda9fa319%7C42f71e00fe2746549915ab529795f091%7C0%7C0%7C638907101435528525%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VkuvFg72JDaaXqwxI62kB67%2Fodrlx0byDrr%2F%2FKlgR%2BE%3D&reserved=0">@zariaparvez</a>), the social media mastermind behind that chaotic green owl, to unpack the potentially culty world of Duolingo. We’re talking guilt-trippy push notifications, leaderboard anxiety, and the question on everyone’s mind: why does Duo feel more like a clingy ex than a study buddy? Whether you're on a 1-day streak or a 1,000-day emotional journey, this one’s for you.

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