Beste Alex & Meagan Podcasts (2024)

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10: The Funcanny Valley w/ Tom Lum 1:09:04

3M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Why do we feel so weird when robots look a little too much like humans? How have artists navigated the uncanny valley - whether narrowly avoiding it or intentionally plunging into the psychological trench? Ellen & guest, science communicator Tom Lum, ride the zombie train right into the uncanny valley. Links: Follow Tom on TikTok, Instagram and You…

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9: Sex, Drugs, and Rocket Fuel 39:36

4M ago39:36

39:36

Who is the mysteriously unnamed "rocket enthusiast" behind the founding of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory? Ashley uncovers the story of rocket engineer Jack Parsons and his relationship to space, occultism, sex rituals, L. Ron Hubbard, and more. Links: Follow Ashley on Threads and check out her podcast Taboo Science! Follow Ellen on TikTok! Follo…

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The Whole Story with Ashia Amavè 36:11

11M ago36:11

36:11

Branding expert Ashia Amavé shares how showing up as your full, authentic self serves community. For our last episode of Season 3 — wowza! — we sit down with personal brand expert Ashia Amavé. She shares why it’s important to both your career and your community to show up as your whole self and blows our minds by describing the personal brand as yo…

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No One Struggles Alone: Community Strategist Laura Zug 34:16

11M ago34:16

34:16

It’s hard out there for an entrepreneur — but it doesn’t have to be hard and lonely. That’s the perspective of our next guest, Laura Zug, who works tirelessly to help her clients strategically and organically build community. In short, she helps people find, communicate and nurture their biggest fans. In this episode, we dig into the many aspects o…

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There’s No Place Like (a Juniper) Home with Valerie Gangas 28:56

12M ago28:56

28:56

Valerie Gangas, author and founder of Juniper Holiday + Home on creating experiences through hospitality and community. Simply put: Valerie Gangas is a powerhouse. She owns and runs 50 — soon to be 100! — short-term rental properties through Juniper Holiday + Home, and she’s also penned two amazing books on life, empowerment and spirituality. (In D…

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Circle of Trust: Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch of Squarespace Circle 40:22

12M ago40:22

40:22

The duo behind the vibrant network talks about why community matters. In this episode of No Surprises, we add to the nesting dolls of the season — the community of people who have recorded our podcast about community — with Sarah Greisdorf and Sam Zelitch. This dynamic duo helms Squarespace Circle, a network of Squarespace creatives, designers and …

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Strength in Numbers with Christy Price and Will Myers 33:52

12M ago33:52

33:52

As two of our favorite Squarespace community members, we love to sit down with Will Myers and Christy Price, whether in person at Circle Day or logging on from far-off locales like Texas (Christy) and Italy (Will). Cue the wanderlust! In this edition of No Surprises, Kelsey and Mal talk to these Squarespace leaders about their individual skill sets…

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Joy Ride: Kristin C. Lewis of United Airlines 28:01

1y ago28:01

28:01

The community engagement expert talks global giving — and taking care of yourself along the way. Kristin Lewis’s career journey starts over pancakes — as many great journeys do — and follows a twist-y path to United Airlines, where as Senior Manager of Global Community Engagement and Partnership, Kristin manages the brand’s non-profit portfolio, in…

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A Career in Community: Max Pete of SuperHi 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

As both Community Lead for the education platform and in his everyday life Max Pete is all about bringing people together. You know how there’s that person who you keep intersecting with on your career path? For Kelsey, that’s Max Pete. As two people in the Squarespace design and tech space, their work has woven along their respective journeys, con…

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The Social Networker: Lindsay Pinchuk of Dear FoundHer 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

Marketing guru Lindsey Pinchuk on how a community-centered approach leads to success. Community is so hot right now — but it’s always been a part of Lindsey Pinchuk’s ethos. From her very first business to her current work as creator of Dear FoundHer, building and cultivating community is central to everything she does. Meaning that she’s a communi…

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On Video: Meagan Allers of Marco Polo 34:20

1y ago34:20

34:20

The head of community and partnerships talks growth, change and connection She’s the person who brings people together for an app that’s designed to bring people together — meaning that Meagan Allers is basically always thinking about community. The way it grows, contracts, changes and evolves, but how at its root it always comes back to one thing:…

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Launch Day: David Alex of Launch Happy 36:01

1y ago36:01

36:01

The founder of the Squarespace hub and SEO agency talks building and nourishing community. “True growth comes in community, when there are people pushing you forward.” It’s this quote that makes David Alex not only one of our very favorite collaborators, but the perfect guest for our first episode of No Surprises Season 3, which focuses on communit…

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Launch Party 23:21

1y ago23:21

23:21

In this minisode — the last episode of Season 2 — Mallory settles into the interviewer’s chair, as she asks Kelsey about her book, “Squarespace from Signup to Launch,” and her new collaboration course with education platform SuperHi. Kelsey shares the book’s origin story and discusses how she wrote the book she wanted to write, making deadlines, an…

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Brand Spankin' New with Emily Positano 33:53

1y ago33:53

33:53

Sometimes, a collaboration goes beyond creative magic and into the friendship world. Take Emily Positano, for example. The Founder/CEO of Made Better Brands has become not only one of our favorite collaborators (we’ve created sites for her clients CoLeague and The Channeled Source) but also one of our favorite people. Seriously, folks: she’s a gem.…

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Art + Science with Grace Miceli 27:51

1y ago27:51

27:51

In this episode of “No Surprises,” our team gathers from all corners: Kelsey taps in from a Wisconsin cabin, Mal joins from Mexico City, Reyna produces from Tel Aviv, and our esteemed guest — the incredible artist Grace Miceli — comes to us from the cozy confines of their gorgeous NYC apartment (recently featured in Architectural Digest, NBD). We c…

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Beauty School with Sonia Elyss 42:15

1+ y ago42:15

42:15

Marketing expert Sonia Elyss talks trends, pro tips and the joys (and occasional challenges) of online communities. In this edition of No Surprises, class is in session, as Mal and Kelsey sit down with beauty marketing consultant Sonia Elyss for a bona fide education. Sure, this beauty expert — who may have invented influencer marketing, NBD — coul…

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Raising the Bar with Rachel Dickens 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

The communications expert talks building a team, finding balance, and the beauty of editing. You know that feeling of listening in on a conversation between friends? (We know you do.) Sit back and savor your fly-on-the-wall status in this edition of No Surprises, as Mallory and Kelsey sit down with one of their BFFs, Rachel Dickens. But this bestie…

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No Surprises Minisode: The Importance of Taking Breaks 25:38

1+ y ago25:38

25:38

Kelsey and Mal chat about the joys, challenges, and overwhelming guilt of creative rest. Depending on your work style, the idea of taking breaks either sounds like a perfect recharge or a panicky, stress-filled nightmare. Either way, it’s essential to the creative process — but the guilt doesn’t have to be. In our first minisode, Kelsey and Mal sit…

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Food for Thought with Liz Grossman 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

Oh, Wisconsin — how do we love thee? In this episode of No Surprises, we touch down in the Badger State, as Plate Magazine Editor-in-Chief Liz Grossman bonds with Kelsey and Mallory over their University of Wisconsin ties; a deep love of classic Wisconsin supper clubs; and how the Ooni Pizza oven is central to the Wisconsin cabin experience. We als…

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Design for the Greater Good with Seaberry Design 33:34

1+ y ago33:34

33:34

In this episode, we sit down with the whip-smart, visionary and delightful brains behind award-winning, DC-based creative agency Seaberry Design: founder Monica Seaberry and VP of Digital Media Adya Beasley! We cover a wide range of topics related to the creative process, including how past careers and artistic endeavors inform design work, the imp…

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Double Your Fun(ny) with Alex Kumin and Julia Shiplett 43:27

1+ y ago43:27

43:27

Live from New York — it’s Alex Kumin and Julia Shiplett! The brilliant comediennes join us to talk about an essential part of the creative process: experimentation. Alex and Julia share their comedy journey (including The Second City and Lincoln Lodge), discuss the inception of their monthly-ish Brooklyn show, Highwaisted (the name Hags was already…

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Perfect Imperfect with Taja Dockendorf 43:00

1+ y ago43:00

43:00

We kick off season 2 with our first guest — the amazing Taja Dockendorf! Taja is the perfect person to kick off this season’s journey into the creative process. She’s the founder/creative designer of Pulp + Wire, the host of The Brand Alchemist podcast, and a WOTW client. Aside from her creative talents, it was this Forbes article — “In Creative Li…

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8: Live, Laugh, Lava w/ Meagan Ankney 1:10:04

1+ y ago1:10:04

1:10:04

What makes volcanic eruptions get so catastrophically massive? What's going on below the Earth's surface? Should we be worried about Yellowstone? Ellen & guest, geochemist and science communicator Meagan Ankney, explore all the most burning questions about supervolcanoes. Links: Check out Meagan's podcast, Spooky Science Sisters! Follow Spooky Scie…

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7: Striking a Cordyceps 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

Understanding a fungus isn't brain surgery... unless you're an ant. Ellen & Ashley discuss how and why the "zombie-ant fungus" takes control over its insect host, compare reality with the way it's portrayed in pop culture, and look ahead into our own fungal future. Links: Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook!…

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Roses & Thorns 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

A look back at the first season of No Surprises, and a look ahead at where we go next In our last episode of the season, we take part in one of Reyna’s treasured rituals from Jewish summer camp: roses and thorns. Kelsey, Mal and Reyna each share their favorite moments from season 1 — working together! Learning! Growing! Trying things out! — as well…

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Going Full-Circle with Three PR 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

29:58

You’ve heard her name, you’ve seen her site, and now she’s here — it’s Rachel Gillman Rischall of Three PR! In this latest edition of No Surprises, Rachel sits down with Kelsey and Mallory to talk about her new site and going through the WOTW process for the second time. Spoiler: enthusiasm abounds. Conversations with great friends often bring grea…

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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work 27:25

1+ y ago27:25

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We’ve examined a recent WOTW build from the Project Manager’s point of view, and now we turn the spotlight on the developer. In this episode of No Surprises, we talk to the creative force behind the Three PR website, Hawaii-based designer Susan Lee. (The secondhand Vitamin D soothed our Midwestern souls.) As a new addition to the WOTW team, Susan b…

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6: Pompeii and Circumstance w/ Alex Schmidt 1:14:08

1+ y ago1:14:08

1:14:08

Ellen takes Ashley and and guest Alex Schmidt on a journey through the history of Pompeii before, during, and after the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Links: Follow Alex on Twitter, Instagram and Tiktok and check out his website for more! Check out Alex's podcast, Secretly Incredibly Fascinating! Follow Spellbound and Gagged on Twitter, I…

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It Takes Three 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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We’ve spent the last few weeks digging into our company values: caring, collaboration, openness, trustworthiness and joy. But how do these values come into play during a Week of the Website project? In this episode of No Surprises, Kelsey and Mallory — or is it Mallory and Kelsey? — take a different approach, focusing more intently on a recent proj…

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Role Models 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

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OK, maybe it’s not as fun as “joy” or as intriguing as “transparency.” But clear roles and responsibilities can be the difference between the success of your team — and subsequently your company — and a “Lord of the Flies” situation that pulls everyone and everything into a chaotic mess. In this episode of “No Surprises,” we look at the importance …

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5: The Fat is in the Fire 50:51

1+ y ago50:51

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We’ve got fire in our belly for this episode’s topic: the puzzling phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. How does a person suddenly and mysteriously burst into flames, and what happens to the human body when it burns? Find out with us. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/doug-organ/snake-oil License code: E0XTG15DVO…

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Joy Ride 44:27

1+ y ago44:27

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How our entire process starts and ends with this key value. Joy isn’t commonly found on a list of corporate values. But at Week of the Website, it’s truly the foundation of everything we do. Joy motivates us. It creates meaning. It fosters creativity with our team and our clients. And super importantly, it’s the key to weathering the storms of runn…

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Trust Issues 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

51:42

Trustworthiness is hard to gain, easy to lose, and provides the wireframe of the WOTW process. Clients, contractors, the community, our company, ourselves — the entire WOTW ecosystem is built on trust. That’s why it was an easy inclusion when coming up with our company values. When it comes to the Week of the Website process — and all aspects of ru…

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Wide Open Spaces 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

45:36

Openness is an umbrella value for transparency, vulnerability and so much more. ‘Openness’ doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. But it’s a value that encompasses so much of what we believe in: transparency, vulnerability, personal connection, communication, authenticity — all things that are essential to Week of the Website. In this episode of “No …

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The Key to Collaboration 41:14

2y ago41:14

41:14

Building a business rooted in working with others starts with our founders. In the spirit of collaboration, we bring our producer, Reyna Abigale Levine (and co-producer Daisy), out from behind the curtain to join us in the next episode of No Surprises. With Reyna’s guidance, we dig into our next company value — collaboration. Collaboration has been…

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The Business of Caring 35:08

2y ago35:08

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The Business of Caring Why this simple act leads our list of WOTW values. To kick off our new podcast and video series — dubbed No Surprises — Kelsey and Mallory dig into the idea of caring. In this conversation, the WOTW co-founders talk caring for team members, the emotional lifting of site design, why moms make the best project managers, and how…

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4: A Parasite for Sore Eyes w/ Katie Goldin 1:01:48

2y ago1:01:48

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The animal kingdom takes toxic relationships to a whole new level. Ellen & guest Katie Goldin discuss their favorite parasites, from snail eyestalk raves to big juicy butts to warm, cozy fish mouths. What’s the matter? Crab got your tongue? Follow Katie on Twitter & listen to her podcast Creature Feature for more! Extra credit: Video: "This Mind-Co…

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3: Let's Get Nuclear Wasted 58:31

2y ago58:31

58:31

This podcast is a message... and part of a system of messages... pay attention to it! Ellen & Ashley discuss nuclear waste, from the Simpsons and ninja turtle ooze to the mysteries of the distant future and our best attempts to protect them from ourselves. Further reading: 7 Things The Simpsons Got Wrong About Nuclear Expert judgment on markers to …

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2: Pick Your Poison w/ Vikram Baliga 49:47

2y ago49:47

49:47

Ellen & guest, the Plant Professor™ Dr. Vikram Baliga, discuss nightshade, hemlock, poisonous eggplants, medieval pranks, witchcraft, and the death of Socrates. Further reading: Why the Tomato Was Feared in Europe for More Than 200 Years “Hexing Herbs” in Ethnobotanical Perspective: A Historical Review of the Uses of Anticholinergic Solanaceae Plan…

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1: The Zero G Spot 48:20

2y ago48:20

48:20

Hooking up with your coworkers is awkward enough on Earth. Just imagine how astronauts feel. Ashley & Ellen discuss the "ins and outs" of off-planet sex, from the effects of radiation on reproduction to the troublesome issue of bodily fluid dynamics in microgravity. It's out of this world! Further reading: Newt gestation in space "100 Tampons" by M…

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Spellbound and Gagged Trailer 0:37

2y ago0:37

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Get a preview of Spellbound and Gagged, a podcast about all the weird, gross and unsettling stuff that keeps us up at night. The first episode will be up on Friday, November 11. Subscribe now so you don't miss it! Keep up with updates on the podcast by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https:…

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The Rehearsal Season 1, Episode 6 'Pretend Daddy' (w/ Naomi Calhoun) 1:22:18

2y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

Did you get enough? For the season finale of The Rehearsal, we brought in our pal Naomi to chat all about how much of a weird dude Athan is, and this absolutely unhinged finale. HBO's The Rehearsal stars Nathan Fielder as a man who questions how much of his life is written for himself. He'll utilize a group of artists and other professionals to hel…

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The Rehearsal Season 1, Episode 5 'Apocalypto' (w/ Alex and Av of Pretty Pretty Pretty Good) 1:45:13

2y ago1:45:13

1:45:13

We stopped by Nate's Lizard Lounge and picked up a couple of podcasters to cover this week's episode. Av Sinensky and Alex Chester of Pretty Pretty Pretty Good podcast help us unpack Nathan's parenting struggles, where HBO's budget is going, and of course Dr. Fart, MD. HBO's The Rehearsal stars Nathan Fielder as a man who questions how much of his …

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The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 4, 'The Fielder Method' 1:03:06

2y ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Fielder Method on three! On episode four of The Rehearsal, Nathan travels to LA to open an acting school centered around his own creation: The Fielder Method. When he returns back to Angela's rehearsal in Oregon, he struggles with the fact that their "son" Adam has aged 9 years. HBO's The Rehearsal stars Nathan Fielder as a man who questions how mu…

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The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 3, ‘Gold Digger’ 51:39

2y ago51:39

51:39

You can’t engineer emotions, but you can engineer an entire fake Raising Canes chicken finger restaurant, and a homesteading lifestyle. On episode three of The Rehearsal we meet Patrick, a man who wants to rehearse a tough conversation with his brother. Nathan also decides to take Rehearsing to the next level, while staying committed to his family …

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The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 2, 'Scion' 1:00:38

2+ y ago1:00:38

1:00:38

If the thing that scares you the most in life is eels, good news -- they only come up for a minute or so. Unfortunately if you're afraid of crashing your Scion TC going 100 Mph... you might want to skip this one. On episode two of The Rehearsal we meet Angela, a woman who wants to rehearse being a mother. HBO's The Rehearsal stars Nathan Fielder as…

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The Rehearsal Season 1 Episode 1, 'Orange Juice, No Pulp' 1:09:11

2+ y ago1:09:11

1:09:11

Calling all cheap chicks, and thrifty boys -- Nathan Fielder is back with a brand new show! On episode one of The Rehearsal we meet Kor Skeet, a man that needs to reveal to his trivia team that he does not have a master's degree. HBO's The Rehearsal stars Nathan Fielder as a man who questions how much of his life is written for himself. He'll utili…

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A SHOW UPDATE 1:32

2+ y ago1:32

1:32

SPOILER ALERT: We'll be back and covering The Rehearsal! No I did not rehearse this announcement!!!!!Von Kelly W. & Meagan B.

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Ep. 34 A very special convo with Austin Bowers + Sean Pollock (of Unattended Baggage) 1:46:58

2+ y ago1:46:58

1:46:58

We interrupt our usual feed for a very special episode of Nathan for Us! On this ep, we talk all about the Kenzie and Roman love letter project created by Sean Pollock and written by Austin Bowers! We chat about Kenzie and Roman's story, get into some veryyyy spicy Nathan gossip, and even get into some astrology. Follow Austin on Instagram and Twit…

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Ep. 33 Andy vs. Uber (with Michael O'Rear) 1:21:06

3y ago1:21:06

1:21:06

This episode could not be covered without roping in a friend who lives in the Southeastern US. Rather than hire someone from Craigslist, Kelly and Meag have enlisted the help of their pal from the Stark Wars podcast: Michael O'Rear! The trio discuss the ethical dilemma of Ubers vs taxis, swap karaoke takes, and really dig down into the plethora of …

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