Comedian and friend Ruby Lunt legitimately lacks the ability to feel "romantic love" -- AROMANCE. Not to be confused with asexuality as Fernando embarrassingly thought. Ruby comes on to teach the boys her aromanticism and how society puts unnecessary romantic pressure on everyone. Capitalism, baby!
Art's gf and One Direction fan, Lauren DiMundo explains to him and Fernando their lasting appeal and how band members like Grammy award winning Harry Styles came to rule our libidos. They discuss everything from their start to fan conspiracies to if they'll ever return on stage together.
Comedian and Actor Melissa Ulloa teaches the guys how and why they should perform Shakespeare. From iambic pentameters to rating the Shakespeare hype, Art and Fernando practice reading verses and emerge as thespians ready to Shakespeare in real life.
Fashion Model and fellow Nebraskan Riylan Mills (@riylanthehipster_) teaches the dudes about planes and why, how, when, where they crash. This deepens Fernando's fear of flying while Art remains unphased. However, Riylan keeps the conversation realistic as she discusses her fascination.
University College of Dublin Professor Clare Hayes-Brady explains Infinite Jest (with and without spoilers) and David Foster Wallace's lasting and potentially problematic appeal as Art and Fernando are far too lazy to actually read anything.
Comedian, podcaster, and fashion forward thinker Mic Nguyen (Asian Not Asian podcast) hops on the podcast to teach the boys how to better express themselves. They discuss male fashion trends, when did things change, and how cargo pants will make a comeback to relieve everyone with massive amounts of cargo.
Artist Sean Francis grew up on the island of Dominica and teaches the dudes about island life. Sean's eaten iguana and explored forests as he grew up on a tropical paradise farm. Art and Fernando try to live vicariously through him.
Part 2/2. Comedian and Astrologist Fareeha Khan reads Art's birth chart and Fernando gets overwhelmed at the depth of the reading. Fareeha also gives predictions on 2021 and is open for more readings so hit her up!
Part 1/2. Comedian and Astrologist Fareeha Khan reads Art's birth chart and Fernando gets overwhelmed at the depth of the reading. Fareeha also gives predictions on 2021 and is open for more readings so hit her up!
Comedian Hunter Garden and Art compare notes on their respective fraternity experiences while Fernando listens in complete shock. They chat everything from rushing to hazing to pledging to hell week to initiation finally as a brother. They also discuss if Fernando deserves a bid.
Comedian Ann Chunharakchote teaches the dudes what it was like to get hit by a car...twice in two separate occasions. What led up to Ann's demise? How has it affected her driving now? Is she more careful crossing the street? Did she survive? Find out on this episode of TEACH ME GOOD.
Comedian Emily Ball sits the guys down to teach them about how the menstrual cycle works. They learn that if biologically born males had menstural cycles, everyone would get more vacation days.
NYC based artist, TikTok celeb, and all around cool guy Yen Degreez chats with the squad about graffiti both on personal and societal levels. He teaches the dudes how not to be "toy" and the importance of a good lawyer when it comes to tagging your favorite wall.
The gang learns from each other for once about what personally went down in 2020.
(Part 2/2) From How To With John Wilson, Howard Stern, & TLC's Strange Sex, TLC Tugger's Ron Low chats with the squad about the benefits and beauty of foreskin restoration. It once started as a dream for better sex for himself but has since turned into a mission for better sex for everyone. That's so chill! (Part 1 of 2, graphic content in this ep!) [check out: www.tlctugger.com, www.intaction.org for even more info] [recorded 12/16/2020]
From How To With John Wilson, Howard Stern, & TLC's Strange Sex, TLC Tugger's Ron Low chats with the squad about the benefits and beauty of foreskin restoration. It once started as a dream for better sex for himself but has since turned into a mission for better sex for everyone. That's so chill! (Part 1 of 2, graphic content in this ep!) [check out: www.tlctugger.com, www.intaction.org for even more info] [recorded 12/16/2020]
Comedian/Podcaster Tia Hill teaches us about her obsession with iconic TV show King of The Hill. The gang learns how to find relatability in something even when it seems un-relatable. If that ain't the human condition, then who knows what is! [follow Tia Hill-- IG: @tortiachips.jpg, Twitter: @tortiachips, Podcast: 200 And Counting] [recorded 12/2/2020]
Shelby Copple (IG: @shelby_igmodel, Twitter: @shelbytheclown) teaches the gang about growing up Evangelical, performing Christian Improv, divorcing a pastor, and every little blessing in between #blessup while Art, Fernando, and Toren are going to hell. [recorded 12/1/2020]
Comedian and former ice cream truck Driver, Anhtriet Tran (twitter: @anhtriettran, IG: @trietyourself) talks to the boys about his hustle slinging popsicles and ice cream sandwiches to the desperate kids of Chicagoland suburbia. The gang talks food truck territory, kids stealing ice cream, and overly tanned & Italian ice cream dons. Just a little taste into the icy, creamy underworld. [recorded 11/28/2020]
Stacy worked as a "Party Girl--" paid to hang out at exclusive NYC nightclubs (e.g. 1Oak, Marquee, etc.) and eventually became a Club Promoter. She takes the boys through the strange men she's met and the experience of being paid to "party." Spoiler: it kinda sucks! [recorded 9/26/2020]
ER nurse and comedian Mike Lee (IG: @comedyinqueens, FB: yourfriendmikelee) talks about his experience working in the ER this year. The gang learns about the dynamic in the hospital when no one knew what to expect-- like when he was asked to go to work even though he had The virus. For all the bosses out there, don't do that! [recorded 11/6/2020]
*watches Ratatouille once* The squad enters rat-dom with rat observer Olivia Rodrigues. These creatures are both relatable but also "alien-like" just like Art and Fernando. The guys learn about rats in an effort to learn about themselves... [Recorded 10/25/2020]
On the first recorded episode EVER, the gang dives into topical conspiracy "movement" QAnon with friend of the pod, Toren DeRosa. The boys learn about Q and his fanfic of America (minus the cool sex stuff). [Recorded 9/19/2020]
Dom Villella (Paranormal NYC) has been investigating ghosts for 17 years. We learn what he's seen, what he hasn't, and how the business actually works (ooo scary). He's been featured in the NY Times, The New Yorker, The Late Show with David Letterman, & perhaps the haunted realm. [Recorded 10/19/2020]
Long time friend Paul was studying to become a Catholic priest at God HQ in Rome, Italy until he decided to become a Benedictine Monk instead. We talk about his journey and why the life of a chill God boi farmer is the life for him. [recorded 9/26/2020]
We chat with Laurie who was one of the first beta testers of Tinder back in 2013. From the age differences to dating profile evolution, we learn from Laurie's stories about the novelty of Tinder's nascent years and how true love is really cool. (Recorded 10/05/2020, follow Laurie on Twitter: @LAURIESMOOZ)
