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…
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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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. Listen to more podcasts like this:https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Join…
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…
Lions, tigers, and bears! Today we’re talking animals. Sarah is obsessed with the Planet Earth documentary series (which she watches while she smokes doobies), and has now developed an affection for lemurs. We debate what animals we think we look like (and how Sarah’s nose has a wing span). Plus, we have a lengthy side…
Today’s show is all about the human body–weird things that our human shells do and that we do to ourselves. We explore butt injections and talk about “man boobs.” We discuss babies that are born with full sets of teeth, why we can’t recognize faces without their eyebrows, and the magic of a “princess toe.”…
We recount stories from our youth including the time Sarah stole from Pacific Sunwear. We learn about the time Susie’s neighbor flashed his penis while she was selling candy door-to-door. We relive our favorite childhood memories, and discuss how Baby Jessica falling down the well was the birth of reality TV. Listen to more podcasts…
