Gabe hates glass mugs. A listener writes in because she is worried that her engagement won't be special because it is taking so long to happen. Tiktok's EtymologyNerd Adam Aleksic joins the pod to talk about the secret stories behind words, the historical evolution of slang and acronyms, and replacing words to make them more inclusive. And finally, what kind of philanthropy is actually useful?  
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Etymology with Adam Aleksic, Engagement Expectations, and Philanthropy [MINISODE]

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Have a problem? In IQ, a listener writes in wondering when to disclose schizoaffective disorder to new people in their lifeTurn it into something you can be an influencer about! Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and the author of "Supercommunicators" Charles Duhigg drops by the podcast to give tips on how to better communicate, facilitate difficult conversations, and create intimacy. Hypotheticals brings us a wild night at a bar with a player for the Giants. And finally, audiobooks. Allison and Gabe record them, Melisa directs them. 
 
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Supercommunicators with Charles Duhigg, Disclosing Psychosis, and Audiobooks

Gabe learns their lesson after getting a parking ticket. An office worker handles a food thief with a peanut allergy. The trio explores the idea of r/stoic through a post about failure. A woman must deal with a husband's ex who may or may not be dying. r/shitmomgroupssay brings us "alpha son" as a concept. A man accidentally donates thousands of dollars to an impoverished community in Bangladesh. And finally, webbed toes. 
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Gabe shares his secret Halloween costume. Allison shares a story about a woman's husband's friend who keeps bringing up her husband's ex randomly. Is it weird for a husband to have female friends? A bouncer cuts a person's license in half even though it wasn't actually a fake. Dating advice for women vs. dating advice for men. Allison worries she will never have a hobby, which leads to a confusing book name. r/Unexplained gives a "talking dog." And finally, a snail's birthday party.  
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Etymology with Adam Aleksic, Engagement Expectations, and Philanthropy [MINISODE]

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