Jessica Jardine

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and podcast host Jessica Jardine (@jjjla) about the specific topic of the many lovers, boyfriends, husbands, and beyond of the Kardashian family. What do we think caused the Kimye split? Or the Khloe and Kourtney marriages? Or Kendall and Kylie's relationships? Dare we bring up Stormi World? Has Kris cooled the iron she's striking while hot? And what the heck is a Scott Disick even doing here?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and podcast host Jessica Jardine (@jjjla) about the specific topic of the many lovers, boyfriends, husbands, and beyond of the Kardashian family. What do we think caused the Kimye split? Or the Khloe and Kourtney marriages? Or Kendall and Kylie's relationships? Dare we bring up Stormi World? Has Kris cooled the iron she's striking while hot? And what the heck is a Scott Disick even doing here?! Let's do this again some time!

The Love Lives of the Kardashians with Jessica Jardine

Patty Guggenheim

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor Patty Guggenheim (@patriscuit) about the specific topic of microdosing, aka using minuscule amounts of LSD, mushrooms, ketamine, THC, CBD, and other psychedelics. What tips should any microdosing newbie know? How do you even figure out the right dosage to micro so you don't end up on a "bad trip"? And why does every commercial audition take our best ideas? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor Patty Guggenheim (@patriscuit) about the specific topic of microdosing, aka using minuscule amounts of LSD, mushrooms, ketamine, THC, CBD, and other psychedelics. What tips should any microdosing newbie know? How do you even figure out the right dosage to micro so you don't end up on a "bad trip"? And why does every commercial audition take our best ideas? Let's do this again some time!

Microdosing with Patty Guggenheim 

Kimia Behpoornia

Tonya Harding

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) about the specific topic of the life and times of notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. What made Tonya so great at skating beyond her infamous triple axel? What's the truth behind the "incident" aka the Nancy Kerrigan of it all before the 1994 Olympic Games? How do we feel about picking up a teenager at an ice skate rink in the mall? And what's up with Worst Cooks in America? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor Kimia Behpoornia (@childclown) about the specific topic of the life and times of notorious figure skater Tonya Harding. What made Tonya so great at skating beyond her infamous triple axel? What's the truth behind the "incident" aka the Nancy Kerrigan of it all before the 1994 Olympic Games? How do we feel about picking up a teenager at an ice skate rink in the mall? And what's up with Worst Cooks in America? Let's do this again some time!

The Life and Times of Tonya Harding with Kimia Behpoornia

Amanda Meadows

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to comic editor and podcast host Amanda Meadows (@amandonium) about the specific topic of how to begin taking care of plants in your home. What are the easiest plants you can take care of without killing them outright? How are your pets ruining that Instagram Millennial plant parent look? Is horticulture the It new thing for a while during the pandemic? And why are Diane Warren's bangs like that? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to comic editor and podcast host Amanda Meadows (@amandonium) about the specific topic of how to begin taking care of plants in your home. What are the easiest plants you can take care of without killing them outright? How are your pets ruining that Instagram Millennial plant parent look? Is horticulture the It new thing for a while during the pandemic? And why are Diane Warren's bangs like that? Let's do this again some time!

Taking Care of Plants 101 with Amanda Meadows

Emma Fyffe

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back actor and host Emma Fyffe (@emmafyffe) about the specific topic of the 1997 PlayStation sci-fi role-playing game, SaGa Frontier. How does the nonlinear gameplay work for seven characters, multiple storylines, and a bunch of robots? What are the hardest bosses, the craziest stories, and the weirdest moments of this little known RPG? How will the remastered version for 2021 pan out? And how to play Szlaga's Frontier?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back actor and host Emma Fyffe (@emmafyffe) about the specific topic of the 1997 PlayStation sci-fi role-playing game, SaGa Frontier. How does the nonlinear gameplay work for seven characters, multiple storylines, and a bunch of robots? What are the hardest bosses, the craziest stories, and the weirdest moments of this little known RPG? How will the remastered version for 2021 pan out? And how to play Szlaga's Frontier?! Let's do this again some time!

SaGa Frontier with Emma Fyffe

Mark Rennie

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back writer and host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion under constant construction built by the widow and heir to the Winchester rifle fortune. Is this San Jose historic landmark actually haunted? What's with the staircases to nowhere? Is $9 a good deal for a virtual tour? Should more religious folks buy a boat? And is Mr. Holland's opus any good?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back writer and host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling mansion under constant construction built by the widow and heir to the Winchester rifle fortune. Is this San Jose historic landmark actually haunted? What's with the staircases to nowhere? Is $9 a good deal for a virtual tour? Should more religious folks buy a boat? And is Mr. Holland's opus any good?! Let's do this again some time!

Winchester Mystery House with Mark Rennie

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome you to the new year with wild, unfounded, absolutely stupid predictions for the upcoming year! With 2020 now behind us, but COVID-19 still raging on, what's going to happen? How will the celebs disappoint us? Will Beanie Babies make a comeback? Fake vaccine scams! Steve starts a restaurant with an air fryer! Nadia wears a feather boa finally! Let's do this again some time! 

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome you to the new year with wild, unfounded, absolutely stupid predictions for the upcoming year! With 2020 now behind us, but COVID-19 still raging on, what's going to happen? How will the celebs disappoint us? Will Beanie Babies make a comeback? Fake vaccine scams! Steve starts a restaurant with an air fryer! Nadia wears a feather boa finally! Let's do this again some time!

Why Do You Know That? 2021 Predictions with Nadia and Steve

Chris Renfro

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and actor Chris Renfro (@themeatskeleton) about the specific topic of Series 11 (or the latest season) of BBC's baking competition reality show hit The Great British Bake-Off. What convinced Chris to get into baking, and how did GGBO influence him? Who are our favorite bakers this year? Why doesn't anyone understand what brownies are? What HAPPENED with Japan Week? And how does Paul Hollywood still have a job?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and actor Chris Renfro (@themeatskeleton) about the specific topic of Series 11 (or the latest season) of BBC's baking competition reality show hit The Great British Bake-Off. What convinced Chris to get into baking, and how did GGBO influence him? Who are our favorite bakers this year? Why doesn't anyone understand what brownies are? What HAPPENED with Japan Week? And how does Paul Hollywood still have a job?! Let's do this again some time!

The Great British Bake-Off Series 11 with Chris Renfro

Lyndon B. Johnson

Jessica McKenna

Robert Caro

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and podcast host Jessica McKenna (@jessjessmckenna) about the specific topic of award-winning journalist Robert Caro and his decades-long work covering the biography of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. What does Conan think of Caro? Why was LBJ such a jerk? What can we learn about modern American politics from these tomes? Has Caro ever heard of self-care? And when are we getting the Uncle Corn Pone and Lady Porkchop musical?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and podcast host Jessica McKenna (@jessjessmckenna) about the specific topic of award-winning journalist Robert Caro and his decades-long work covering the biography of U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson. What does Conan think of Caro? Why was LBJ such a jerk? What can we learn about modern American politics from these tomes? Has Caro ever heard of self-care? And when are we getting the Uncle Corn Pone and Lady Porkchop musical?! Let's do this again some time!

Robert Caro's Biographies of Lyndon B. Johnson with Jessica McKenna

Nick Mandernach

James Schuyler

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Nick Mandernach (@ManderNick) about the specific topic of the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet James Schuyler. What does Nick appreciate in his poems, and what can we all learn from them to apply to our own writing? Did we think the art, literary, and criticism worlds would be so intertwined? Is "you lack charm" one of the greatest insults of all time or WHAT? And HOW on earth do you say this man's name?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Nick Mandernach (@ManderNick) about the specific topic of the poetry of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet James Schuyler. What does Nick appreciate in his poems, and what can we all learn from them to apply to our own writing? Did we think the art, literary, and criticism worlds would be so intertwined? Is "you lack charm" one of the greatest insults of all time or WHAT? And HOW on earth do you say this man's name?! Let's do this again some time!

The Poetry of James Schuyler with Nick Mandernach

The podcast that asks why YOU know SO MUCH about a VERY specific topic. Comedians Nadia Osman and Steve Szlaga invite guests to talk about a singular, limited point of interest they know more about than anyone (but that Nadia and Steve usually know next to nothing about). Topics range from pop culture, history, science, politics, and art, to anything and everything niche, kitsch, camp, weird, wild, wondrous, and beyond. Come join the party!

Nalini Sharma

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and writer Nalini Sharma (@nalsbarkley) about the specific topic of the music and fashion styles of musician and fashionista Harry Styles. How did we all kind of miss the One Direction craze? How did David Bowie, Elton John, and more influence his looks? Why is authenticity so important? Why does a sheep sweater vest work so well on him?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and writer Nalini Sharma (@nalsbarkley) about the specific topic of the music and fashion styles of musician and fashionista Harry Styles. How did we all kind of miss the One Direction craze? How did David Bowie, Elton John, and more influence his looks? Why is authenticity so important? Why does a sheep sweater vest work so well on him?! Let's do this again some time!

The Styles of Harry Styles with Nalini Sharma

Richard Neutra

Katie Willert

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back artist and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of International Style architect Richard Neutra, who built midcentury masterpieces like the Lovell House in Los Feliz, the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, and many more. Why did he network with Frank Lloyd Wright at a funeral? Why isn't the story aren't Neutra and his former partner a Ryan Murphy miniseries? How far would YOU go to keep out those dirty hippies? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve welcome back artist and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of International Style architect Richard Neutra, who built midcentury masterpieces like the Lovell House in Los Feliz, the Kaufmann House in Palm Springs, and many more. Why did he network with Frank Lloyd Wright at a funeral? Why isn't the story aren't Neutra and his former partner a Ryan Murphy miniseries? How far would YOU go to keep out those dirty hippies? Let's do this again some time!

Richard Neutra with Katie Willert

Brenden Gallagher

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Brenden Gallagher  (@brendengallager) about the specific topic of the U.S. National Parks, its history and origins, and our nation's current COVID attainable wonders. What are the hot tips and tricks for camping and staying at places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, or Devil's Tower? Why does Steve know a song about Henry Ford involving a car crash? What's up with  Muppets BDSM? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Brenden Gallagher  (@brendengallager) about the specific topic of the U.S. National Parks, its history and origins, and our nation's current COVID attainable wonders. What are the hot tips and tricks for camping and staying at places like the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Glacier, or Devil's Tower? Why does Steve know a song about Henry Ford involving a car crash? What's up with  Muppets BDSM? Let's do this again some time!

U.S. National Parks System with Brenden Gallagher 

Laci Mosley

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actress and podcast host Laci Mosley (@divalaci) about the specific topic of the 1993 Halloween themed cult classic Disney film Hocus Pocus. Why can't Sarah Jessica Parker remember filming this movie when Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy were standing right there? How come Leonardo DiCaprio turned this down? What's with the whole male virgin colonizer candle situation? Is it called Christian Grey, Sex Millionaire? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actress and podcast host Laci Mosley (@divalaci) about the specific topic of the 1993 Halloween themed cult classic Disney film Hocus Pocus. Why can't Sarah Jessica Parker remember filming this movie when Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy were standing right there? How come Leonardo DiCaprio turned this down? What's with the whole male virgin colonizer candle situation? Is it called Christian Grey, Sex Millionaire? Let's do this again some time!

Hocus Pocus with Laci Mosley

Fave Treehouse

Betsy Sodaro

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actress Betsy Sodaro (@betsysodaro) about the specific topic of favorite, top, all-time, "best. episode. ever." moments of The Simpson's annual Halloween themed Treehouse of Horror specials. Exactly how many of these can we quote off the top of our heads? What's too scary for kids, and still terrifying as an adult? What's up with the erotic cake store? Is All-Hallows Steve Szlaga a good graveyard headstone name? Donut, what's a donut? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actress Betsy Sodaro (@betsysodaro) about the specific topic of favorite, top, all-time, "best. episode. ever." moments of The Simpson's annual Halloween themed Treehouse of Horror specials. Exactly how many of these can we quote off the top of our heads? What's too scary for kids, and still terrifying as an adult? What's up with the erotic cake store? Is All-Hallows Steve Szlaga a good graveyard headstone name? Donut, what's a donut? Let's do this again some time!

Fave Treehouse of Horror Moments with Betsy Sodaro 

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to podcast host Lucé Tomlin-Brenner (@ltbcomedy) about the specific topic of the insane number of timelines in the Halloween movie franchise. So if you're a newbie to Michael Myers or John Carpenter's horror classic, what's the best order to see them in, between 5 timelines and 11 films? What about the Laurie Strode timeline? What about the killer androids, or Rob Zombie, or young Paul Rudd? What about Busta Rhymes?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to podcast host Lucé Tomlin-Brenner (@ltbcomedy) about the specific topic of the insane number of timelines in the Halloween movie franchise. So if you're a newbie to Michael Myers or John Carpenter's horror classic, what's the best order to see them in, between 5 timelines and 11 films? What about the Laurie Strode timeline? What about the killer androids, or Rob Zombie, or young Paul Rudd? What about Busta Rhymes?! Let's do this again some time!

Halloween Movie Franchise Continuity and Timelines Explained with Lucé Tomlin-Brenner

Greg Smith

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and director Greg Smith (@smithlgreg) about the specific topic of video game P.T., developed by Kojima Productions, and directed/designed by Hideo Kojima (alongside film director Guillermo del Toro). Why did this "playable teaser" scare the bejeesus outta Greg? How does a first-person psychological horror video game change the genre? Why is this game so hard to find? And what's our take on Midwestern basements? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and director Greg Smith (@smithlgreg) about the specific topic of video game P.T., developed by Kojima Productions, and directed/designed by Hideo Kojima (alongside film director Guillermo del Toro). Why did this "playable teaser" scare the bejeesus outta Greg? How does a first-person psychological horror video game change the genre? Why is this game so hard to find? And what's our take on Midwestern basements? Let's do this again some time!

Horror Video Game P.T. with Greg Smith

Marshall Givens

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and writer Marshall Givens (@MrHappyGivens) about the specific topic of upcoming (as of this recording!) Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion. How did this hit TV show starring a young Will Smith impact us? What are the episodes that still hold up? Which of Quincy Jones's daughters is Hilary based on? What about the Aunt Viv of it all? And how did Carlton end up hosting an advertising awards show? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and writer Marshall Givens (@MrHappyGivens) about the specific topic of upcoming (as of this recording!) Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion. How did this hit TV show starring a young Will Smith impact us? What are the episodes that still hold up? Which of Quincy Jones's daughters is Hilary based on? What about the Aunt Viv of it all? And how did Carlton end up hosting an advertising awards show? Let's do this again some time!

The Upcoming Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Reunion Special with Marshall Givens

Kylie Brakeman

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and writer Kylie Brakeman (@deadeyebrakeman) about the specific topic of "Flat Earth" conspiracy theories. How did a couple of guys blow up the Internet and make YouTube a hub of conspiracies that began with "the planet Earth is actually flat?" How do you disprove this stupid, unscientific idea to true believers? Do we think NBA star Kyrie Irving is really sorry? What's the latest hot goss on the Flat Earther community?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and writer Kylie Brakeman (@deadeyebrakeman) about the specific topic of "Flat Earth" conspiracy theories. How did a couple of guys blow up the Internet and make YouTube a hub of conspiracies that began with "the planet Earth is actually flat?" How do you disprove this stupid, unscientific idea to true believers? Do we think NBA star Kyrie Irving is really sorry? What's the latest hot goss on the Flat Earther community?! Let's do this again some time!

Flat Earth Conspiracy Theories with Kylie Brakeman

John Flynn

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and Two Old Queens podcast host John Flynn (@JFly99) about the specific topic of starring in six separate productions of one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time, A Chorus Line. Which roles were the most fun to play in this show? What do you do when with your downtime in Hawaii? How exactly does Bring Your Own Dinner Theatre work? WHY is the movie version so OFF?? And why is there a BAGEL on the PIANO?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and Two Old Queens podcast host John Flynn (@JFly99) about the specific topic of starring in six separate productions of one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time, A Chorus Line. Which roles were the most fun to play in this show? What do you do when with your downtime in Hawaii? How exactly does Bring Your Own Dinner Theatre work? WHY is the movie version so OFF?? And why is there a BAGEL on the PIANO?! Let's do this again some time!

Starring in Six Different Stage Productions of A Chorus Line with John Flynn

This is such a fun podcast that covers such a wide range of topics with each episode that it never gets boring!

Lots of Fun!

Yikes, the levels on this pod are so unbalanced. Is Nadia in a basement? The piercing pops of laughter made me turn it off. Maybe once it’s fine tuned I’ll come back.

RIP headphone listeners

Why Do You Know That?

Amy Vorpahl

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) about the specific topic of dating etiquette in the digital world, going into the rules and often debunking what dating coaches are saying. What's up with ghosting? Who pays for a first date? How do you navigate all these dating apps? How do you write an amazing dating profile? Once again, what's with Steve and boats? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Amy Vorpahl (@vorpahlsword) about the specific topic of dating etiquette in the digital world, going into the rules and often debunking what dating coaches are saying. What's up with ghosting? Who pays for a first date? How do you navigate all these dating apps? How do you write an amazing dating profile? Once again, what's with Steve and boats? Let's do this again some time!

Modern Dating Etiquette with Amy Vorpahl

Matt Apodaca

Gotta catch 'em all! This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcast host Matt Apodaca (@mattapodaca) about the specific topic of Pokemon Red for the Nintendo Gameboy. Not Blue, nor Yellow -- Red only, baby! We get into the video game development, Matt's breakdown of cheat codes and rumors, and a brief history of the origins of the 151 original Pocket Monsters. What do we think of Andy Samberg as Charmander? What would Bruce Springsteen have to say about Pallet Town? And what's a better devastating own that "you turkey"? Let's do this again some time! 

Gotta catch 'em all! This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcast host Matt Apodaca (@mattapodaca) about the specific topic of Pokemon Red for the Nintendo Gameboy. Not Blue, nor Yellow -- Red only, baby! We get into the video game development, Matt's breakdown of cheat codes and rumors, and a brief history of the origins of the 151 original Pocket Monsters. What do we think of Andy Samberg as Charmander? What would Bruce Springsteen have to say about Pallet Town? And what's a better devastating own that "you turkey"? Let's do this again some time!

Pokemon Red for Nintendo Gameboy with Matt Apodaca

Jack Allison

WARNING: This episode contains references to sexual assault and sex trafficking.  This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer and podcast host Jack Allison (@jackallisonLOL) about the specific topic of one of the world's greatest monsters, Jeffrey Epstein, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his life and death. Who's involved? Did he commit suicide? And why has Steve been on so many boats? Let's do this again some time!

WARNING: This episode contains references to sexual assault and sex trafficking.  This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer and podcast host Jack Allison (@jackallisonLOL) about the specific topic of one of the world's greatest monsters, Jeffrey Epstein, and the conspiracy theories surrounding his life and death. Who's involved? Did he commit suicide? And why has Steve been on so many boats? Let's do this again some time!

Jeffrey Epstein Conspiracy Theories with Jack Allison

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of country singer/national treasure Dolly Parton and her story songs, a staple of country music. We break down country as a musical genre, and deep dive into five of Mark's favorite Dolly story songs. Does Dolly do voiceover work? What's the best music for cleaning the bathroom? And men? You're trash! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of country singer/national treasure Dolly Parton and her story songs, a staple of country music. We break down country as a musical genre, and deep dive into five of Mark's favorite Dolly story songs. Does Dolly do voiceover work? What's the best music for cleaning the bathroom? And men? You're trash! Let's do this again some time!

The Story Songs of Dolly Parton with Mark Rennie

Anne Lane

Aleister Crowley

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Rick and Morty writer and performer Anne Lane (@AnnieLLane) about the specific topic of British occultist writer and mountaineer Beast 666, Aleister Crowley, the practitioner of magick with a K and, uh, "decadent" lifestyle choices. Ever wondered how much linseed you need for a spell to figure out your future? What the hell is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and why does it sound like Harry Potter? Why do rich guys think they can conquer mountains? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with Rick and Morty writer and performer Anne Lane (@AnnieLLane) about the specific topic of British occultist writer and mountaineer Beast 666, Aleister Crowley, the practitioner of magick with a K and, uh, "decadent" lifestyle choices. Ever wondered how much linseed you need for a spell to figure out your future? What the hell is the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and why does it sound like Harry Potter? Why do rich guys think they can conquer mountains? Let's do this again some time!

Aleister Crowley with Anne Lane

Zach Reino

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and podcast host Zach Reino (@ZachReino) about the specific topic of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the life sim video game where you become the mayor of a town populated by animal characters. Why do you have to build bridges AND run a museum? Is Tom Nook shady? What's up with K.K. Slider? And what life lessons will Pascal the Otter teach us today? Don't forget promo code "y"! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and podcast host Zach Reino (@ZachReino) about the specific topic of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the life sim video game where you become the mayor of a town populated by animal characters. Why do you have to build bridges AND run a museum? Is Tom Nook shady? What's up with K.K. Slider? And what life lessons will Pascal the Otter teach us today? Don't forget promo code "y"! Let's do this again some time!

Animal Crossing: New Leaf with Zach Reino

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with podcaster and host Emma Fyffe (@EmmaFyffe) to geek out about the specific topic of Death Note: The Musical. Japanese manga and American musical theatre songwriters, together at last! Let's do this again some time! NOTE: We apologize for Steve's audio. "Technical difficulties!" It is pretty quiet, but this ep was too good not to release!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with podcaster and host Emma Fyffe (@EmmaFyffe) to geek out about the specific topic of Death Note: The Musical. Japanese manga and American musical theatre songwriters, together at last! Let's do this again some time! NOTE: We apologize for Steve's audio. "Technical difficulties!" It is pretty quiet, but this ep was too good not to release!

Death Note: The Musical with Emma Fyffe

Nick Ciarelli

Brad Evans

This week, Steve and Nadia kick off February Duos with writers Brad Evans (@bradfordevans) and Nick Ciarelli (@nickciarelli) about the specific topic of the real-life Simpsons house, part of a contest to win a Nevada home modeled after the long-running TV show. Why are the floors made of concrete? Why was Maggie's high-chair glued to the kitchen? Who actually lives there right now? Does anyone drink Slice? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia kick off February Duos with writers Brad Evans (@bradfordevans) and Nick Ciarelli (@nickciarelli) about the specific topic of the real-life Simpsons house, part of a contest to win a Nevada home modeled after the long-running TV show. Why are the floors made of concrete? Why was Maggie's high-chair glued to the kitchen? Who actually lives there right now? Does anyone drink Slice? Let's do this again some time!

The Real-Life Simpsons House with Brad Evans and Nick Ciarelli

Eugene V. Debs

Leann Bowen

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedy writer Leann Bowen (Dear White People, I Love You America) about the specific topic of Eugene V. Debs and the origins of American socialism, an American socialist advocate who fought for shorter work days and unions that Bernie Sanders deeply admires. Plus, Alice in Wonderland porn! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedy writer Leann Bowen (Dear White People, I Love You America) about the specific topic of Eugene V. Debs and the origins of American socialism, an American socialist advocate who fought for shorter work days and unions that Bernie Sanders deeply admires. Plus, Alice in Wonderland porn! Let's do this again some time!

Eugene V. Debs and American Socialism with Leann Bowen

Rachel Hastings

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer Rache Hastings (@rachelhastings) about the specific topic of working at the American Girl Store, where she learned how to help kids and parents alike shop for these classic dolls (both historical and modern) originally designed by The Pleasant Company. Who's our favorites: Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity, or Addy? What was Brad Pitt doing at the store? What's up with Wellington boots getting in on the action? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer Rache Hastings (@rachelhastings) about the specific topic of working at the American Girl Store, where she learned how to help kids and parents alike shop for these classic dolls (both historical and modern) originally designed by The Pleasant Company. Who's our favorites: Kirsten, Samantha, Molly, Felicity, or Addy? What was Brad Pitt doing at the store? What's up with Wellington boots getting in on the action? Let's do this again some time!

Working at The American Girl Store with Rachel Hastings

Oscar Montoya

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast co-host Oscar Montoya (@ozzymo) the specific topic of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, airing from 1993 to 1996, and how much Oscar loves the show. Non-union stunt work? Racial stereotypes? The city of Santa Clarita? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast co-host Oscar Montoya (@ozzymo) the specific topic of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, airing from 1993 to 1996, and how much Oscar loves the show. Non-union stunt work? Racial stereotypes? The city of Santa Clarita? Let's do this again some time!

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Seasons 1-3 with Oscar Montoya

Jon Gabrus

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast host Jon Gabrus (@gabrus) about the specific topic of Drizzt Do'Urden, one of the greatest heroes of the Forgotten Realms created by R.A. Salvatore. Gabrus fills us in on why this Dungeons &amp; Dragons drow ranger is so important to him. What kind of adventures does Drizzt get into? How is Tom Cruise still a "tight little unit"? Who here watches The Challenge on MTV besides Steve? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast host Jon Gabrus (@gabrus) about the specific topic of Drizzt Do'Urden, one of the greatest heroes of the Forgotten Realms created by R.A. Salvatore. Gabrus fills us in on why this Dungeons &amp; Dragons drow ranger is so important to him. What kind of adventures does Drizzt get into? How is Tom Cruise still a "tight little unit"? Who here watches The Challenge on MTV besides Steve? Let's do this again some time!

Drizzt Do'Urden from Dungeons & Dragons with Jon Gabrus

Mano Agopian

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcaster Mano Agopian (@manoagapion) to dish about Mano's love of Greek pop music! MTV, Eurovision, growing up in a legit castle, and Katy Perry's Super Bowl sharks all show up! Let's do this again some time! NOTE: Steve's audio is funky, but we promise it's not too bad? "Technical difficulties!" But this ep was too good not to release! 

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian and podcaster Mano Agopian (@manoagapion) to dish about Mano's love of Greek pop music! MTV, Eurovision, growing up in a legit castle, and Katy Perry's Super Bowl sharks all show up! Let's do this again some time! NOTE: Steve's audio is funky, but we promise it's not too bad? "Technical difficulties!" But this ep was too good not to release!

Greek Pop Music with Mano Agopian

Edgar Momplaisir

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian, writer, and podcast host Edgar Momplaisir (@edgarmomplaisir) about the very specific religious topic of growing up Seventh-day Adventist! What's the connection between corn flakes and masturbation? Is the theme song for The Leftovers a religion? How was Upstate New York's Second Great Awakening the 1800s Coachella? Oh, and we probably owe Ariana Grande an apology. Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedian, writer, and podcast host Edgar Momplaisir (@edgarmomplaisir) about the very specific religious topic of growing up Seventh-day Adventist! What's the connection between corn flakes and masturbation? Is the theme song for The Leftovers a religion? How was Upstate New York's Second Great Awakening the 1800s Coachella? Oh, and we probably owe Ariana Grande an apology. Let's do this again some time!

Seventh-day Adventism with Edgar Momplaisir

Joe Saunders

Button downs, but make it fashion! This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joe Saunders (@saundersjoe) about the specific topic of J. Crew men's button up/down shirts. Yes, men's shirts, specifically from preppy fashion mall store J. Crew. We get into why Joe loves these shirts and being fashionable and current trends in men's fashion, plus Madewell, Jenna Lyons, and more. Is J. Crew suggesting we wear a ditsy floral print with white denim?! What kind of shirt doesn't hug a man's belly? And why does Nadia's kitchen smell?! Let's do this again some time!

Button downs, but make it fashion! This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joe Saunders (@saundersjoe) about the specific topic of J. Crew men's button up/down shirts. Yes, men's shirts, specifically from preppy fashion mall store J. Crew. We get into why Joe loves these shirts and being fashionable and current trends in men's fashion, plus Madewell, Jenna Lyons, and more. Is J. Crew suggesting we wear a ditsy floral print with white denim?! What kind of shirt doesn't hug a man's belly? And why does Nadia's kitchen smell?! Let's do this again some time!

J. Crew Men's Button Up Shirts with Joe Saunders

Julie Brister

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actress Julie Brister (@bristahsouljah) about her love of sensory deprivation tanks! Joe Rogan, antidepressants, and hearing the frenzied thoughts of dolphins, oh my! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actress Julie Brister (@bristahsouljah) about her love of sensory deprivation tanks! Joe Rogan, antidepressants, and hearing the frenzied thoughts of dolphins, oh my! Let's do this again some time!

Sensory Deprivation Tanks with Julie Brister

Benjamin Siemon

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer and actor Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) about the specific topic of the 1985 campy children's television special, The Hugga Bunch Movie. We dive in the world of the Hugga Bunch dolls that inspired this TV movie, and ask a LOT of questions. Who is Bridget Severson? Why does Aunt Ruth want to shove her mother in an assisted living facility? Why would you ever sass Queen Admira? What the hell IS this thing?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer and actor Benjamin Siemon (@BenjaminJS) about the specific topic of the 1985 campy children's television special, The Hugga Bunch Movie. We dive in the world of the Hugga Bunch dolls that inspired this TV movie, and ask a LOT of questions. Who is Bridget Severson? Why does Aunt Ruth want to shove her mother in an assisted living facility? Why would you ever sass Queen Admira? What the hell IS this thing?! Let's do this again some time!

The Hugga Bunch Movie with Benjamin Siemon

Erin Mallory Long

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with podcast host and producer Erin Mallory Long (@erinmallorylong) about the specific topic of horror film and slasher genre metacommentary in the Scream franchise (yes, all four Scream films!). We get into Erin's love of these movies, what horror tropes the movies turn on their head, Drew Barrymore's iconic cameo, Courtney's Cox's Gale Weathers, and much more. What's your favorite scary movie? (It's Scream, the answer is Scream). Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with podcast host and producer Erin Mallory Long (@erinmallorylong) about the specific topic of horror film and slasher genre metacommentary in the Scream franchise (yes, all four Scream films!). We get into Erin's love of these movies, what horror tropes the movies turn on their head, Drew Barrymore's iconic cameo, Courtney's Cox's Gale Weathers, and much more. What's your favorite scary movie? (It's Scream, the answer is Scream). Let's do this again some time!

Horror Metacommentary in the Scream Franchise with Erin Mallory Long

Amy Spalding

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with YA author Amy Spalding (@theames) about the specific topic of TV's long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and its 24th episode, Season 8 finale, "Flight." We get into the doctors, Seattle Grace, the plane crash, and why Amy loves Grey's so much still. What else is filmed in Big Bear? What about the bureaucracy of hospital ownership? And exactly how many secret sisters does Dr. Meredith Grey have?! Let's do this again some time! 

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with YA author Amy Spalding (@theames) about the specific topic of TV's long-running medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and its 24th episode, Season 8 finale, "Flight." We get into the doctors, Seattle Grace, the plane crash, and why Amy loves Grey's so much still. What else is filmed in Big Bear? What about the bureaucracy of hospital ownership? And exactly how many secret sisters does Dr. Meredith Grey have?! Let's do this again some time!

Grey's Anatomy Season 8 Finale "Flight" with Amy Spalding

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor, writer, and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of the United Way of Cleveland, Ohio disaster Balloonfest '86. Ever been to a hot air balloon festival? How did a well-intentioned nonprofit fundraiser end up pissing off Canada? And who exactly thought it'd be a great idea to compete with Disneyland's world record? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor, writer, and producer Katie Willert (@kawillert) about the specific topic of the United Way of Cleveland, Ohio disaster Balloonfest '86. Ever been to a hot air balloon festival? How did a well-intentioned nonprofit fundraiser end up pissing off Canada? And who exactly thought it'd be a great idea to compete with Disneyland's world record? Let's do this again some time!

Balloonfest '86 with Katie Willert

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Mel Liu

On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, Stripe. If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover:  The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”) The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up. The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen) Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading  ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe.</a> If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover: <ul> <li>The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better</li> <li>The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture</li> <li>What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start</li> <li>The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them</li> <li>The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today</li> <li>How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company</li> <li>How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”)</li> <li>The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up.</li> <li>The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen)</li> <li>Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading</li> </ul> ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

#32 Patrick Collison: Earning Your Stripes

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do things that don't scale."Read a transcript of this interview at: https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dlirtX

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">things that don't scale</a>."Read a transcript of this interview at: <a href="https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/</a>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dlirtX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dlirtX</a>

1. Airbnb's Brian Chesky in Handcrafted

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 Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments).  Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.   Learn More   Discuss show and Read the Transcript    Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com    Join the  Capital Allocators Forum   Write a review on   iTunes   Follow Ted on twitter at  @tseides    For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast

Capital Allocators

Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments). Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.  Learn More <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss show and Read the Transcript</a> Join Ted's mailing list at <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com</a> Join the <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/forum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capital Allocators Forum</a> Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/capital-allocators-with-ted-seides/id1223764016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Follow Ted on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tseides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @tseides</a> For more episodes go to <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast</a>

Rahul Moodgal - Master Fund Raiser (Capital Allocators, EP.87)

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

Masters in Business

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

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