Topic: Marie Kondo

Adam Curry discusses his recent transition to "grandpop" status following the birth of his granddaughter, Cleo. He describes spending his 62nd birthday in Rotterdam helping family members with household organization and childcare. The conversation includes anecdotes about family naming traditions for grandparents and the physical demands of holding a newborn.

The KonMari method of home organization, created by Marie Kondo, is seeing a resurgence in 2025 as a popular New Year's cleaning strategy. The process involves sorting items by category and keeping only those that "spark joy." Professional consultants like Hiroko Watanabe perform rituals to "greet the home" before helping clients discard mementos with gratitude. The method is also applied to efficient suitcase packing.