116: Bill Cosby, Bird Porn, & Eskimo Brothers

Today we discuss our recent outing to the Long Beach Aquarium, and how we got up close and personal with birds doing the nasty. This leads to a discussion about the literal birds and the the bees. We talk about the phrase “eskimo brothers,” and find out where the term originated. Sarah describes a blackout…

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115: Scandals: Survivor, United Airlines, & Fergie’s Baby

Today we explore some recent headlines including the outing of a transgender contestant on Survivor, and how CBS handled it. We discuss April the Giraffe and her new baby (and the webcam that broadcast it live). We talk about a recent nightmare Sarah experienced on a flight, and the United airlines scandal when a man…

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114: S-Town Podcast, Suicide, & Storytelling

Today’s show is about the hit podcast, S-Town, and why it has our brains in a tizzy. S-Town explores themes of racism, sexuality, suicide, grief, greed, class, and intelligence, and it does so with an incredible knack for narrative. We discuss the details of the show as well as the ways it captured our attention.Ā …

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113: The Real World Pt 2–Contracts, Microphones, & Sarah’s Dad

We had so much to say about the show that started reality TV that we decided to do a second part. In this episode, we talk about what it’s like to wear microphones all day, everyday. We talk about the contracts (and how we basically sign our lives away). Plus, Sarah contacts her dad for…

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112: Welcome to The Real World Pt 1–Birth of Reality TV & Interview w/ Judd Winick

Today we start getting real about the show that started it all. We talk about how The Real World came to be, reminisce about the early episodes, and we talk about how the show has evolved. We also interview Judd Winick who starred on the ground-breaking San Francisco season, married one of his cast mates,…

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111: Flat Earth Society, Vaccines, & Climate Change Controversy

Who are the people who believe the earth is flat? Why are so many NBA players in denial about us having a round planet? Today we talk about these conspiracy theorists. We talk about vaccines and people who don’t believe in vaccinating their kids. We’re going to get a lot of hate mail for this…

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110: Sarah’s Moana Meltdown, Beauty & the Beast Remake, & Disney Feminism

This week we re-explore Disney, and its latest incarnations. We talk about the Beauty & the Beast live action remake with Emma Watson (and the outrage over the gay character). Sarah has a full-blown meltdown over her obsession with Moana. And we talk about how Disney is apparently bowing to criticisms over their princess culture.…

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109: Wedding Disasters, DIYs, Do’s & Don’ts

We’re going to the chapel and talking about weddings. The horror stories, Bridezillas, and inspiring moments from our lives and from our listeners. We discuss how Sarah’s brothers almost got arrested at her wedding, we talk about how families make for complicated decision-making, and Sarah says she’s ready to officiate at a gay wedding if…

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108: Popularity, Going Viral, & Hit-Making

Today we’re talking about popularity, hits, and going viral. How does popularity “happen” in the digital age. We discuss one-hit wonders, Sarah’s obsession with Angry Birds, and the science of making something popular. We also interview Derek Thompson, the author of Hit-Makers: Popularity in an Age of Distraction. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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107: This Is Us & Interview w/ Executive Producer/Director Ken Olin

Today we talk about the hit show of the year, This is Us, and interview the show’s executive producer and director, Ken Olin. In addition to the This is Us bonanza, we have a very special co-host! Susie’s sister, Gretchen joins the show to take Sarah’s place while Sarah is on vacation. We talk about…

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