This episode dives into two unexpected tearjerkers: Richard Curtis's beloved time-travel romance About Time (2013) and Netflix's food and travel series Somebody Feed Phil.

Nins revisits About Time and reflects on its powerful message about grief, parent-child relationships, time, mortality, and learning to appreciate ordinary moments before they're gone. From Bill Nighy and Domhnall Gleeson's unforgettable father-son scenes to the film's moving lesson on happiness, this conversation explores why About Time remains one of the most emotional movies ever made.

Meanwhile, Arns heads to Manila through an episode of Somebody Feed Phil, exploring Filipino food, culture, family traditions, music, resilience, and the idea that food is one of the purest expressions of love. From childhood folk songs like "Bahay Kubo" to unforgettable meals, this discussion celebrates the joy of gathering around a table with the people who matter most.

If you've ever wished you could relive a memory, hold onto a loved one a little longer, or share one more meal with family, this one's for you.

Topics discussed: About Time movie analysis, Richard Curtis films, Bill Nighy, Rachel McAdams, Somebody Feed Phil, Filipino culture, Filipino food, Manila travel, grief, nostalgia, family relationships, food as love, happiness, mindfulness, emotional movies, travel shows, crying, healing, and finding joy in everyday life.

Content warning: grief

0:00 - Intro
2:37 - Announcement: new format!
7:38 - Nins: About Time
29:38 - Arns: Somebody Feed Phil
53:09 - Outro

Referenced in this episode:

• About Time
• About Time clip: The Secret Formula for Happiness
• About Time clip: The Last Time With Dad
• "Somebody Feed Phil" season 8, episode 7: Manila
• "‘Somebody Feed Phil’ Star Phil Rosenthal on the Perils of Filming a Food Show: ‘If You Saw My Cholesterol Levels Right Now…’" by Brent Lang for Variety

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