This week, the gang gets together to discuss recommendations. Is it better to get a good recommendation or to give one? Does the decision change if it’s not about a good recommendation, but just any recommendation? And why are we all so self-centered? Plus, a Pierce apology and a trivia question about unlikely high school classmates. MUSIC: “Detective Lieutenant” – Drug Church Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2022•37 min•Ep. 320
This week, Sean is back and the full gang is talking about revisiting movies that you used to watch when you were a kid. Just how goofy is the Ewok storyline from Return of the Jedi ? Was his portrayal of the Scorpion King really what catapulted Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson towards becoming the biggest movie star in the world? And is the fact that Flubber is only about 90 minutes long enough to offset the fact that it’s, well, Flubber ? MUSIC “Without Me” – Eminem ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Sean on the On...
May 01, 2022•39 min
This week, the gang gets together (minus Sean) to talk about local celebrations. Not so much the big things that gain a national reputation like Mardi Gras or the cherry blossom festival in DC — more like your small-town strawberry fests and whatnot. Plus, as always, Pierce apologizes, and we have a rock trivia question. MUSIC: ”Now & Later Gators” – Freddie Gibbs, Curren$y and the Alchemist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 23, 2022•38 min
This week, the gang convenes to talk about the various perks that are afforded to the modern knowledge worker by their employer — especially all the branded jackets and backpacks and such. How should we feel about being made walking billboards for our companies? And what happens when we don’t work there anymore? Somewhat predictably, Sean lashes out at corporate America, although it may just be because he’s not getting any swag at work. And there’s a Mad Men reference…but it’s not from Pierce fo...
Apr 16, 2022•37 min
This week, the gang talks about the flood of entertainment content based around problematic tech CEOs like Travis Kalanick (Uber), Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos), and Adam Neumann (WeWork). Why are there so many books, shows, podcasts, podcasts based on books, shows based on podcasts, etc. about these people? MUSIC: “Halfway Out the Door” – Romero Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 09, 2022•40 min
This week, it’s just Sean and Pierce, and they’re trying to talk about the Academy Awards — and awards shows in general — while desperately avoiding any discussion of the only part of the Oscars that anyone really seems to be talking about. Did it work? Hard to say. MUSIC: “Change Your Mind” – BAD MOVES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 02, 2022•38 min
Unfortunately, the initial version of Episode 314 was lost to a technical issue. But in exchange for waiting it out for a week, you get an extra special version of the pod recorded LIVE from the triumphant return of the It’s Pretty OK “Corporate Retreat”/NCAA Tournament Trip! After a night of drinking many — and we do mean many — tiki drinks in Raleigh, first-time/long-time Robert joins the gang to discuss cocktails and whether or not they should be a little bit disgusting . MUSIC: “Phantoms (fe...
Mar 28, 2022•32 min
This week, the gang is talking about what has certainly felt like the most hyped sporting event of our lifetimes: Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final regular-season game against North Carolina. Are they talking about the game itself? Of course not. They explore why it feels so weird to have farewell tours for coaches — or for any individuals in team sports, for that matter — and how this is probably all ESPN’s fault. MUSIC: “Stuck” – Oceanator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Mar 12, 2022•40 min
This week, the gang is talking about Wordle and other games that don’t let you do infinite play. Does it turn into a minor squabble over Wordle “hard mode”? Sure does. Does it then segue into a grim look at the future of the ever-consolidating entertainment industry? You better believe it! MUSIC: “The Hardest Cut” – Spoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 05, 2022•36 min
This week, the gang is talking about Netflix and the explosion of approximately 8 billion new shows of varying quality, seemingly tuned to every possible combination of micro-interests. What’s the deal with that? And why does Sean hate the word “content” so much? MUSIC: “Amber” – 311 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2022•42 min
This week, Sean, Pierce and Kevin revisit a conversation they had way back in November 2016 about which NBA star you’d want to build a franchise around . They’re pretty sure they all got it wrong (some more hilariously than others), so they try to assess who were the actual right answers back in 2016 — and then run it back to draft from a new generation of superstars. MUSIC: “Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang” – Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Feb 19, 2022•43 min
This week, the gang is all together to talk about the way that we watch sports. Specifically, is the way that live sports are filmed for TV broadcast wrong ? And what the hell does any of that have to do with cows? MUSIC: “Gallo Pinto” – Daniela Andrade Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2022•39 min
This week, Sean is back after missing last pod due to COVID, and he can’t stop talking about the fact that there’s a new Jackass movie coming out — so the gang talks about nostalgia for a certain kind of comedy that doesn’t get made all that often anymore. MUSIC: “Be That Man” – Madeline Kenney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 04, 2022•39 min
This week, Sean is on the injured list with a condition that may or may not rhyme with SHMOVID-19, so the rest of the gang steps in to have a discussion about membership programs. No, not like Costco (although Costco is mentioned) — more like brewery/winery memberships or season passes at ski mountains. They talk about how these programs can help you connect with a new community and revisit how dumb it was for Pierce and Kevin to get Wizards season tickets way back when . MUSIC: “Be a Part” – Di...
Jan 28, 2022•36 min
This week, Sean, Max and Pierce talk about audiobooks — a thing they’ve definitely never done before . Sean’s been revising his stance on them. He even made a ham-fisted attempt at defining some audiobook rules for himself…and then broke them almost immediately. But maybe it was a good thing that he did? Plus, another riveting installment of Rolling Stone Rock Trivia Calendar Trivia™️ . MUSIC: “Bunny Is A Rider” – Caroline Polachek Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jan 21, 2022•46 min•Ep. 306
This week, the gang does an honest to god sports pod: they’re talking about the national championship game won by Georgia. Is Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis the largest man who has ever lived? (Maybe!) Remember when Brent Musburger was super horny on national television that time? (Hell yes, I do!) And will Sean stop trying to turn this into a rant about Chargers coach Brandon Staley calling that timeout? (Honestly, probably not!) MUSIC: “Up from Below” – Remember Sports Hosted on Acast. ...
Jan 14, 2022•38 min
It’s 2022, and the gang is back to its routine of probing the depths of Pierce’s brain on a weekly basis. This time, they’re talking about the nature of celebrity — especially as it relates to athletes. If you stick around for a few minutes, you’ll get to hear Sean uncork what may be a pretty silly opinion about the relative fame of Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley. MUSIC: “Going Down the Road Feelin’ Bad” – Lucinda Williams & Friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jan 07, 2022•44 min
Happy holidays, y’all! This week, the gang talks about what happens when it’s time to pass the responsibility for upholding existing traditions on to new faces/generations/etc., or to develop new traditions altogether. Christmas lasagna, anyone? MUSIC: “Back Door Santa” – Clarence Carter ADDITIONAL MATERIAL Meet the Investigators podcast: Pandora Papers special edition (ICIJ) The World of Five-Star (Apple Podcasts) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 23, 2021•35 min
This week, the gang talks about the expanded seven-team playoff setup that the NFL is moving to this year. How does it compare to the NBA play-in tournament? Are they just asking for more players to get hurt or catch COVID-19? And most importantly, what basketball player is Nicolas Cage most like? MUSIC: “Love and Communication” – Cat Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2021•37 min
This week, the gang is talking about “ugly Christmas sweaters.” Where did this phenomenon come from, and how the hell did it get hijacked by Popeye’s? MUSIC: “Hurt A Fly” – Squirrel Flower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2021•32 min
This week, it’s the 300th episode of It’s Pretty OK. We did an episode about 40s for Episode 40 and online dating specials for Episodes 100 and 201 , so it’s only natural that the gang would do another special thing for this major milestone. This time, it’s a watch-along, and for #300, there’s only one movie that we could do a podcast on … right? MUSIC: “Pretty Pictures” – Indigo De Souza ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Adam McKay Says Will Ferrell Won’t Speak to Him (Vulture) Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min
Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! This week, the gang discusses the supply chain issues forcing people to start their holiday shopping earlier and earlier, and whether it’s really the thought that counts. MUSIC: “have fun” – Jackie Hayes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021•31 min
This week, the gang talks about a relatively new development: Pierce has started running. Why? MUSIC: “Ben Franklin” – Snail Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2021•38 min
This week, Pierce asks Max and Sean what makes a business like a restaurant a chain. Is it having multiple locations? Is it being in several different cities or states? Or is it maybe something a little more ineffable? MUSIC: “The Chain” – Fleetwood Mac Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2021•40 min
This week, the gang talks about whether or not you immerse yourself in the sports culture of your new city when you move. What happens if you move to the home city of your favorite team’s hated rival? And will Max find a bar in Oregon that will let him watch skiing? MUSIC: “Queen of My World” – Bat Fangs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 05, 2021•37 min
This week, Pierce, Max and Sean talk about breakfast — specifically, the magical world of regional breakfast meats. Just how many different combinations of pig parts are there? Tune in to find out! MUSIC: “The Hardest Cut” – Spoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021•38 min
This week, Kevin and Max have both recently moved, so the gang talks about furniture. What goes into your thought process when you’re looking for new (or maybe old?) stuff for your home, and how does that process change over time? As always, Pierce apologizes. And Sean recommends two books by members of the Defector army. MUSIC: “Hard to Explain” - Touche Amore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 22, 2021•39 min
This week, Sean talks to Pierce and Kevin about ESPN’s NFL access merchant, Adam Schefter, getting caught up in the scandal surrounding deposed dirtbag coach Jon Gruden’s gross emails. We know that what you’ve all been clamoring for is a lesson on journalistic ethics from the It’s Pretty OK podcast, so we are happy to oblige. Is Schefter a “journalist”? Does it matter? What are the parallels (and differences) between Schefter’s situation and that of CNN’s Chris Cuomo? All in all, this is rivetin...
Oct 15, 2021•43 min
This week, Sean is back after working on deadline on the Pandora Papers investigation. Pierce wants to talk to him and Kevin about what it’s like doing work that you have to keep secret while it’s in process. MUSIC: “motherless” - hand habits ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Pandora Papers (ICIJ) || 5 ways celebrities in the Pandora Papers use the offshore system (ICIJ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 08, 2021•44 min
This week, the gang (minus Sean, for a reason that he’ll talk about for far too long next week) investigates the reasons why Pierce is into board games, but not as enthusiastic about video games. MUSIC: “A Dream With a Baseball Player” - Faye Webster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 02, 2021•35 min
