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Todd’s Curmudgeon Era, Daniel’s Horse Hips, Slim Goodbody

Todd Cooper is extremely friendly and I need to find out what darkness lies beneath. Niccole Thurman is here and she’s done holding back. Daniel is in pursuit of something called horse hips and I am still upset at the doctor who deigned to tell me have a cold.

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Fahim Anwar

Comic, actor, writer and host Fahim Anwar joins the show to talk about growing up in Seattle, the tiny audience in my studio, music, algorithms, mechanical engineering, working at Boeing, Goatface, racism and so much more. We also did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone, HGFY and unveiled a new segment wherein we learned about Fahim’s favorite day-to-day products. (Check Alison’s IG for product roundup).

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Barber Shop Massages, Perfect Eggs, Cervical Ripeness (ENCORE)

Original airdate: Nov 12, 2015

On this episode which we recorded one day before Jenna’s due date (spoiler alert: she’s still pregnant) we talked about cervical ripeness, my buying pre-peeled hard cooked eggs because I’m a “useless sack of shit,” how to properly boil eggs at home, mint ice cream and whether it’s gross or not (#AL and #ALISON say it is), Greg officiating at his sister’s wedding, books vs Kindles, eating dogs and cats, googling upsetting things, massages at barbershops, sunglasses and rudeness and so much more. Plus we did a round of Just Me Or Everyone.

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Mary Katharine Ham Returns Again Again!

Is writer and political commentator Mary Katharine Ham the most returningest guest on the show? She might be! Given that she had another child we must catch up. Did she return to the birth center that makes her ascend a staircase? We also chat about pregnancy hair, eyeliner, boats, Italy, Tony’s tour, live performance, Threads, trolls and so much more. Plus we answered your questions and did rounds of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY.

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Prescription Cereal, Luigi’s Big Package, Daniel’s Toyota Grudge

Matt Apodaca and Betsy Sodaro are here and they’re both wearing Universal Studios merch. We talk about horror nights and haunts and also what’s in Luigi’s shorts. Daniel shares a grudge involving an incident at a Toyota dealership years ago and I need to get my feelings about eclipses off my chest. Turns out Jeff Fox is Mister Eclipse though and I had no idea. Plus Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY!

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Paul Gilmartin Is Back!

It’s been too long since actor, host, comic and woodworker Paul Gilmartin (The Mental Illness Happy Hour) has been on the show and we have a ton to catch up on. We discuss his divorce, boundaries, recovery, standup, an incredibly dark episode of MIHH, Dinner and a Movie, massage parlors, the urge to chat and more. Plus we do a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY.

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Tony’s Return, Robin’s Reunion, Todd’s Odyssey

Tony Thaxton is back from his tour! I was unable to watch his band from one of his drum cymbals for reasons we get into but my story is bested by Todd Cooper’s story. Robin Shorr is back from her college reunion and she experienced a little scare. We do a bunch of your Just Me Or Everyone’s and I share a ridiculous social exchange I had.

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Kate Micucci Returns!

Comic, actor, musician and voice over artist Kate Micucci (Garfunkel & Oates, Scooby-Doo!) is back to talk about moving, the half pipe that used to be in her backyard, decluttering, realizing what she needs to be creative, her childbirth experience, postpartum depression, meeting her husband, recording her upcoming album (out Nov 3), microdosing, fitness and so much more. We also did a round of Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY.

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Greg’s Apology, Lizzy’s Japandi, The Golden Bachelor

Greg Heller is back with updates on his Venice-to-Mar Vista life, former neighbors and more. Lizzy Cooperman returns and she’s decided how she wants to decorate her bedroom. Also we hear about a commercial she shot and a pivotal audition she once went on. Jeff Fox is here with drops galore and I have some questions about squid and patchouli. Plus Yes Please or Oh Puhleeze (patchouli), Just Me Or Everyone and HGFY!

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Daniel and Alison (Your Calls and Wendy’s Big Adventure)

Daniel and I get together to play a new game, take your calls, discuss his outside voice, learn about Menchie’s, recount Wendy’s big adventure, discuss a tough parenting moment and more.

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