We chat a bit about downtown NYC doyennes from our era, especially Amanda Lepore and her distinctive lewks. Things heat up while we discuss Balenciaga's twin controversial recent ad campaigns, and no, Ye is not even involved in either of them. For our feature discussion, we evaluate new AI image software, which can turn you into the fairy queen of your fantasies, and ChatGPT, the new writing AI that is primed to disrupt everything from college essays to marketing copy. Please kindly donate to our Patreon for cool extras!!! https://www.patreon.com/halfwaytherethepodcast. Episode cringe factor: 10.7/11

Jen starts at 110% as she is urged to get up close to her mic. We have some serious discussion about the recent spate of US mass shootings but also consider whether Ian McKellen is a Shakespeare genius or hack. To get a fresh perspective on global affairs, Kim recommends the wild Chinese anti-US propaganda action film Wolf Warrior II. Today's topic is listless billionaires trying to increase their lifespan by eating the same sludge every single day – are you ready to be spooned today's serving of nutty sludge? And please kindly donate to our Patreon for cool extras!!! https://www.patreon.com/halfwaytherethepodcast. Episode cringe factor: 8.2/11

After a preamble on Camilo's nose "job", we enjoy Kim's tale of visiting the Mount Gay Rum distillery in Barbados. A discussion on Iran's prolific homemade booze reveals the conflict between religious dogmatists and the country's freedom-loving youth. Our segment focuses on Cindy Crawford hiring a midlife coach, leading us to explore what kind of wealth symbol a sunak is and how to really address your own mortality. Episode cringe factor: 4.2/11

Since it's another AM record, morning mucus takes center stage. We do a quick movie catch up with Jen extolling the sexy virtues of 1982's Cat People. After quizzing ourselves on the Wonders of the Ancient World, Kim & Camilo reminisce about their great Halloween costumes of yore while Jen remembers being... 'Turtle Girl'. This episode's main topic is a Top 15 list of what someone our age should be doing to keep their mind sharp. Since none of us manage to add up how many items on the list we actually do, we clearly have our work cut out for us. Episode cringe factor: 8.3/11

Join Kim and Camilo while Jen pursues stardom. After discussing whether the 'reverse cowboy' is even a thing, we encourage everyone to give up their organs (preferably upon your demise). Kim expounds on animals consuming their owners after they die (the owners, not the animals) and a lab in the desert that studies what that looks like. After some talk of lucid dreaming, our main topic is a study on how aging might reduce – though not entirely eliminate – risky behavior. Episode cringe factor: 9.9/11

It's a morning record!! We discuss Venmo social media stalking, parents opening college credit cards and British council estate drama. There's talk about the metaverse, dating the traditional way e.g. yentas and matchmakers, and online dating for those who are using apps and need to check out their dating power dynamics. We get scientists' perspectives but, maybe even more importantly, we get Gwyneth Paltrow's. Episode cringe factor: 5.3/11

The agony of celebrity is real– noted fake Spaniard Hilaria Baldwin unable to remember the obscure English word 'cucumber', supermodel Paulina Porizkova bemoaning her unfair inheritance and (ok, not actually famous but internet famous) Bath & Body Works Karen not getting the candles she feels she deserves. We discuss generational entitlement, hurricanes, colonoscopies and more before moving on to our main feature– midlife crises. We get scientists' perspectives but, maybe even more importantly, we get Gwyneth Paltrow's. Episode cringe factor: 7.8/11

Yes, it's another halfsie. Yes, it's still terrific. We're feeling assertive because we're empowered by therapy. Even though no one gave us any good advice in the 80s, we're now doling it out whether solicited or not. Jen is admonishing smoking college students, Kim is mentoring wayward young professionals and Camilo is maybe getting dumped by his therapist. We try to pick up a sponsor, but Jen keeps torpedoing our chances. We also discuss dads with cancer, quiet quitting, early-bird dining and Kim's miracle cure-all: intuitive dining.  Episode cringe factor: 8.6/11

Another two hander, this time with Kim & Camilo. We try to make up for Jen's horribly bungled intro last week, throwing her under the bus since she's not here. Camilo asks Kim if Barbados' recent  swearing off of the monarchy is what finally did Queen Elizabeth in. We discuss art collecting, even if the art is... ummm... not fit for parental consumption. Kim coins the excellent term 'blingitude', Camilo discusses his deteriorating memory and makes a passionate argument for networking. Finally, we discuss the racist reaction to the Black Ariel in the live-action version of The Little Mermaid. Episode cringe factor: 6.3/11