Actually Very Good with Steph Cook

Steph and Paul talk about the round of 16 results and Steph's Sim City missions. Is Sim City more exciting than the World Cup? Plus: the Canadian World Cup team!

Paul and Steph talk about day 1 of the quarterfinals. We're back!

Steph and Paul are joined by Steph's brother Kyle as we break down the following matches: Costa Rica - Serbia, Mexico - Germany, and Brazil Switzerland. Plus She's the Man and other soccer movies.

Miro stops by to watch Peru vs Denmark live and talk Bulgarian soccer, video replays, Scandinavophobia, and the last World Cup that we watched together.

Steph speaks to Carole King, a New York City Parks lifeguard about pool safety, and Simone Forthclamp, a new MTA robot whose job is to help commuters. Guests Meaghan Strickland (@MeaghanStrick) and Katie Sicking (@KatieSicking)

Steph speaks with Gail Peppers, a wonderful feminist with a special talent, and Glaydys, a fairy who came down from her tree to find some blue jeans. Guests Betsy Kenney (@betsykenney) and Sally Burtnick (@sallysputnik).

Steph speaks with Cassidy Camp Lakewood, an aspiring Moth storyteller, Randall Randolph who was attacked by Seinfeld fans for wearing a Frasier shirt. Guests Jo Firestone (@kingfirestorm) and Matt Barats (@mattbarats)

Steph speaks with Joan, the mom of the Instagram sensation "backpack kid," and Philip Schtärke, who owns a pool hall and hopes to train America's next top pool player. Guests Kelly Cooper (@kellyccooper / The Wild West, 8/30 at the New Women's Space) and Rollie Williams (@Rolliewilliams / DiWrecktEd presents Ridley Scott 8/20 at Baby's All Right)

In this animal-themed episode, Steph speaks to Derek Footage, a man who rescues injured and dead pigeons from the street, and Nan Swink, the founder of the docent program at the Bronx Zoo. Guests Mike Williams (@shaggymike / 3rd Thursday at Legion Bar) and Nicole Adsit.

Steph speaks with Brother Russell, an aspiring priest, and Fred Klaus, a crossword puzzle composer for the Metro. Guests Thomas Fricilone (@thomasfricilone / Ground Floor Comedy) and Jared Jeffries (@jmjeffries2 / A Gift You Didn't Ask For From Friends You Never Had).