You may recall, way back about 100 episodes ago, that we did a pod on online dating. Two years later, with everyone who was on that podcast now in a relationship (3/4 of which started online!), we thought it would be good to revisit that conversation and see how our perspectives have changed. MUSIC: “Shut Up Kiss Me” - Angel Olsen ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Proverbs for the Modern Dating World (Human Parts on Medium) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 26, 2019•42 min
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Nov 20, 2019•41 min
This week, Sean is buried under a mountain of schoolwork, so Max and Pierce are talking about mountains and forests and other things that you might find in…national parks! MUSIC: “Time We Had” - The Mother Hips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2019•31 min
Pierce was recently given a not-insignificant amount of power in society—he was on a jury in a criminal proceeding—so naturally, we had to ask him about it. MUSIC: “Sweaty Lake” - Active Bird Community Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 05, 2019•44 min
This week, with it maybe kind of sort of finally starting to think about getting a little bit colder outside, the gang talks about our beloved fall/winter foods. Not PSLs or other fall food fads —we’re talking about comfort food classics. MUSIC: “Not” - Big Thief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2019•36 min
This week, the topic of discussion is TSA PreCheck, that magical system that allows pretty much anyone with $85 and no criminal record to bypass most of the security procedures that “normal people” have to go through at the airport. How can something simultaneously be so great and so terrible? MUSIC: “The Knife” - Maggie Rogers ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The best $80 I ever spent: TSA PreCheck (Vox); TSA Agents Say They’re Not Discriminating Against Black Women, But Their Body Scanners Might Be (ProPu...
Oct 22, 2019•37 min
This week, Pierce has a conundrum: The Nationals are on the verge of a World Series appearance…but he’s not that psyched about it because he feels like the organization doesn’t deserve success. So he and Sean talk about “enlightened fandom” and the conundrum of rooting for your team to fail. MUSIC: “Jager Yoga” - CSS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2019•34 min
This week, the discussion turns to the apps that exist to make our lives easier—and what they do to the way we use our social time. MUSIC: “Teenage Wasteland” - Wussy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 08, 2019•35 min
This week, the guys are talking about the cult of the tech CEO. Who are these guys, and why are they seemingly so revered in society? MUSIC: “Ronin” / “Remember to Breathe” - Sturgill Simpson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 01, 2019•38 min
This week, the gang responds to a Wall Street Journal op-ed about the value of certain college majors. They even did research for this one (although admittedly not enough to look into the author’s college major… philosophy! ), so strap in… MUSIC: “Dancing in the Dark” - Lucy Dacus ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Is Majoring in English Worth It? ( The Wall Street Journal - paywalled) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 25, 2019•38 min
Are young people hard of hearing? Because it seems like they’re using subtitles an awful lot these days. That’s what the gang is talking about this week. MUSIC: “Just What I Needed” - The Cars (RIP Ric Ocasek) ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Don’t Be Caged In (It’s Pretty OK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 17, 2019•37 min
If you’re in your 20s and you don’t have anything from IKEA, do you even have furniture? This week, the gang talks about why the Swedish giant’s furniture is so ubiquitous, war stories from trying to assemble POANG chairs and various HEMNES products, and how IKEA is like a casino. MUSIC: “If She Ever Leaves Me” - The Highwomen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2019•36 min
From the Popeyes chicken sandwich to pumpkin spice everything, food fads are the topic this week…except for when Sean basically turns it into a rant about corporate Twitter accounts. He tries to redeem himself at the end by celebrating Megan Greenwell’s outstanding Deadspin exit letter. MUSIC: “Peace Out” - Jay Som ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Adults In The Room (Deadspin) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 03, 2019•41 min
Sean’s an idiot and forgot to post the pod yesterday, so you had to wait an extra day for our sweet, sweet thoughts on Andrew Luck’s unexpected retirement. Blame him and shame him, then hear what the gang has to say. MUSIC: “Confusion in the Marketplace” - The Hold Steady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2019•37 min
This week, the gang is talking wristwear. Does anyone else under the age of 30 besides Pierce and Sean still wear a plain old time-telling watch? And what’s the allure of smartwatches that are largely an extension of the phones we’re already carrying around in our pockets? MUSIC: “The Joke” - Brandi Carlile Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 20, 2019•39 min
This week, the discussion turns to haircuts. How do you find a barber you feel comfortable trusting to styling your hair? Do you bring pictures to the barbershop as a guide? And do you want your shop to be more of a hangout spot or a quiet place to get a fresh cut? As always, Pierce apologizes. Sean shouts out a great album from 2018 that he finally caught up on. And one is poured out for David Berman and Toni Morrison. MUSIC: “Random Rules”/”Smith & Jones Forever” - Silver Jews Hosted on Ac...
Aug 13, 2019•38 min
Max is back, so this week, the gang unpacks the Seinfeld episode “The Limo.” What happens when Jerry and George pretend to be different people in order to catch a limo ride back from the airport? Listen and find out! MUSIC: “Greasy Spoon” - Birdgangs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2019•38 min
This week, Max is out, but Kevin tags in to talk about the “player empowerment era.” NBA players are holding more sway than ever before in determining their situations. What set the table for this, and where should the other sports go from here? MUSIC: “Paralysed” - Nilüfer Yanya Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 30, 2019•46 min
This week, the gang is talking about CBD. You’ve seen it everywhere, in everything from lattes to lip balms, dog treats to vape cartridges. But is it actually effective, or is it all marketing hype. Come to think of it, what do you actually know about CBD? And what’s keeping you from learning more about it? MUSIC “Cissy Strut” - The Meters ADDITIONAL MATERIAL CBD is everywhere. But is it a scam? (Vox) How Essential Oils Became the Cure for Our Age of Anxiety ( The New Yorker ) Hosted on Acast. S...
Jul 23, 2019•36 min
We’re firmly planted in tomato sandwich season, but this week, the gang is talking about #vanlife. What possesses certain people to convert passenger vans into roving residences? How does that relate to the “tiny house” trend? And what does the Britpop band Pulp have to do with any of that? MUSIC: “Common People” - Pulp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2019•33 min
This week, the guys celebrate the USWNT’s World Cup victory, argue over the value of “doing nothing,” apologize for wardrobe choices, and recommend immersing yourself in history when you get the chance. MUSIC: “Cadaver Sniffing Dog” - The Mountain Goats Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 09, 2019•35 min
This week, a recent Slate Money segment sparks a conversation about independent bookstores. How are they managing to compete in the age of Amazon, and when is it maybe a good idea to forgo maximum efficiency and slow things down a bit? MUSIC: “SUN RA” - Jamila Woods ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Slate Money : “The Tweak a Little Harder Edition” ( Slate ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 02, 2019•35 min
This week, Sean and Pierce are talking about drafts. No, not first drafts or cold draft beers. These are sports drafts, which are excellent for teams and their fans. But are drafts maybe bad for players? They examine who benefits from the draft system and what could be done as an alternative to empower young players while still preserving the joyful insanity of the NBA offseason. MUSIC: “Fake Empire” - The National ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Abolish the Draft ( New York ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Jun 25, 2019•46 min
This week, Max’s new transportation habit starts a conversation about the dockless bike/scooter craze. What problem are they trying to solve? Whatever happened to just walking places? Why is Sean such a grumpy old asshole? And who’s that whimpering in the background? (It’s special guest/co-host Harriet the dog, that’s who!) MUSIC: “Scream“ - Stef Chura ( Note : Sean incorrectly identified her label as Polyvinyl; she records on Saddle Creek) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 18, 2019•36 min
It’s getting to be summertime, so summer reading is the topic. We all seem to enjoy reading and the summer, so what was it about combining the two that caused so much dread for our adolescent selves? MUSIC: “Right Place Wrong Time” - Dr. John / “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” - Geto Boys Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2019•34 min
This week, the discussion turns to perhaps Max’s favorite activity of any given week: bar trivia. Why is it such a ubiquitous way for young folks to spend their time? And is Pierce too competitive for it to be fun? MUSIC: “Old Man” - Stella Donnelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 04, 2019•35 min
This week, the gang is talking about movie theater etiquette. Why does it seem like it’s getting worse? MUSIC: “Capacity” - Charly Bliss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 28, 2019•33 min
Game of Thrones has finally reached its much-anticipated end, but we talked about the show last week, so we’re not going to do that again. Instead, we’re talking endings…namely, why we’re so invested in them. MUSIC: “Harmony Hall” - Vampire Weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2019•42 min
There's only one episode left of Game of Thrones, but it's possible you missed that in the storm of criticism about the way that the eighth season has unfolded. This week, the gang digs into that criticism, the fan-theory economy, whether showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss deserve the flak they're getting, and whether this phenomenon is amplified by Game of Thrones's unique circumstances (FINISH THE BOOKS, GEORGE). MUSIC: "Returning to the Fold" - The Thermals ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: On Smarm...
May 14, 2019•46 min
This week, the gang is talking about two hot new companies offering alternatives to the hamburger: Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods. Beyond makes the first plant-based burger to be sold in the meat section of grocery stores, while Burger King will be serving Impossible Whoppers in all its stores by the end of the year. So naturally, we had to do some taste testing. MUSIC "Dylan Thomas" - Better Oblivion Community Center ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered (...
May 08, 2019•44 min
