Drinking blood — okay with church or no?

00:00 Exploring the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

06:19 Health Concerns and Influencer Culture

15:05 Cultural Immersion in New Orleans

23:42 Fines and Friendships: A Lighthearted Banter

32:14 Friendship Dynamics and Emotional Intelligence

38:59 Pregnancy Roulette: A Controversial Game

43:50 Emotional Reactions and Social Pressures

49:00 Conflict and Communication in Friendships

57:11 Business and Personal Relationships

01:02:05 Demi's Leadership and Group Influence

We don't get Bryce Dallas Howard's name right even one time.

00:00Introduction and Excitement for Survivor

01:15 Parvati's Book and Survivor's Evolution

04:55 Reality TV and Personal Experiences

07:53 Cultural Shifts in Reality TV

09:50 Reflections on Classic Movies

15:48 Family Movie Night and Comedy Classics

18:07 Movie Reflections: Ghostbusters and Jurassic World

25:28 The Legacy of Jurassic Park: A Double-Edged Sword

30:06 Character Dynamics and Plot Holes in Jurassic World

33:46The Movie Experience: Expectations vs. Reality

It's the CMAs on CMT or CMB or CMP? We have no idea.

00:00 Introduction to the Episode

03:01 Social Media's Role in Reality TV

05:56 Friendship Dynamics and Jealousy

08:57 The Complexity of Taylor's Character

12:02 Parental Influence on Personal Growth

14:54 The Role of Support in Reality TV

17:46 Humorous Interlude: Slim Chickens Experience

20:56 Real Life Problems and Fast Food Experiences

24:44 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories

27:50 Social Media Dynamics and Online Validation

29:51 IVF Journey and Personal Growth

32:34 Reality TV and Brand Deals

39:19 Conflict and Communication in Friendships

41:09 The Intricacies of Font Choices

44:27 Friendship Dynamics on a Private Jet

47:42 Demi's Role in the Group

51:29 Navigating Social Media and Personal Relationships

55:26 Confrontations and Revelations

59:18 Reflections and Conclusions

This episode contains a lot of spoilers and a lot of tears.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:42 The Journey of a Personal Assistant

05:32 Exploring 28 Years Later

11:21 Grief and Personal Loss

17:41 Death and Acknowledgment in Society

24:47 Art as a Medium for Processing Grief

28:33 Reflections on the Movie's Ending

Plus: Mormon Pride & Prejudice, "Survivor" season 20, "Elio," "28 Years Later," "Lilo and Stitch," "The Secret History," and "Broken Country,"

00:00 Nostalgic Reflections on Early 2000s Mormon Films

06:02 The Comeback of 'The Comeback' and Its Impact

12:11 Reality TV: The Evolution of Morality and Entertainment

16:00 Exploring New Movies: Pixar and Grief in Cinema

19:59 Exploring Literature: The Power of Storytelling

22:29 Cinematic Conversations: Movies That Shape Our Culture

24:51 Tech and Society: The Impact of Innovation

31:17 Reflections on Aesthetics: The Beauty of Space and Design

Fun cameo from Scott the Sourdough Pro

00:00 Introduction to the Video Podcast

02:57 Beauty Standards and Personal Choices

05:57 Reality TV Dynamics and Character Analysis

08:54 Social Media Influence and Content Creation

11:55 Holiday Traditions and Cultural Commentary

14:53 Personal Relationships and Co-Parenting

17:57 Reality Show Production and Authenticity

20:42 Language and Communication in Reality TV

22:33 Conclusion and Reflections on the Episode

23:21 Demi's Reality Show Potential

26:04 The Dynamics of Reality TV Relationships

29:03 Baking and Gender Roles

32:23 TradWife Culture and Its Misconceptions

36:46 The Complexity of Relationships in Reality TV

44:17 Rehabilitation and Reality TV Dynamics

44:53 Baking Competitions and Friendships

46:54 Sourdough and Social Dynamics

47:52 Relationships and Community Support

49:46 Rumors and Relationship Challenges

51:51 Navigating Personal Struggles

54:46 Baking Showdown and Personal Stakes

58:40 Confrontations and Emotional Vulnerability

01:00:42 Cultural Expectations and Personal Identity

01:05:33 Reflections and Future Expectations

Plus: Irene's sushi burrito hyperfixation and Meg's ice cream routine

00:00 Sushi Burrito Craze

02:52 Summer Ice Cream Adventures

05:35 Brunch Success with Berry Salad

08:19 Cooking with Kids and Homemade Ice Cream

11:19 Exploring New Recipes and Cookbooks

14:19 Culinary Nostalgia and Family Recipes

17:43 Exploring New Coffee Trends

25:32 The Ramen Experience at Mensho

29:05 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Eli and Meg dive more into the legacy of Pee-Wee Herman, exploring themes of homophobia and societal perceptions surrounding his scandals.

Plus: Fountain of Youth, The Office, more Survivor, The Phoenician Scheme, The Materialists, and Clueless.

WARNING: This episode contains adult themes that may be inappropriate for young listeners.

No one is thriving but at least they're getting their hair curled!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

05:53 Friendship Dynamics and Support

11:59 Conflict and Drama in Relationships

17:58 Personal Reflections and Observations

22:59 The Marciano Controversy

28:54 Accountability and Relationships

39:46 Reflections on Reality TV and Boy Bands

45:04 MomTalk Dynamics

51:10 Fertility Journeys

56:20 Skinny Dipping Controversy

Eli and Meg share insights on the impact of Pee Wee Herman on their childhoods and reflect on the complexities of Paul Rubins' life and career, discussing his legacy and the controversies surrounding him. The conversation highlights the intersection of comedy, family entertainment, and LGBTQ representation.

Plus: Survivor 28, Eli's TokTok stardom, Decorating Sense, SNL docuseries, What About Bob?, But Why, Beartown, and The Dutch House