It's Pretty OK

This week, the gang is talking about “ugly Christmas sweaters.” Where did this phenomenon come from, and how the hell did it get hijacked by Popeye’s?

MUSIC: “Hurt A Fly” – Squirrel Flower

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This week, it’s the 300th episode of It’s Pretty OK. We did an episode about 40s for Episode 40 and online dating specials for Episodes 100 and 201, so it’s only natural that the gang would do another special thing for this major milestone. This time, it’s a watch-along, and for #300, there’s only one movie that we could do a podcast on … right?

MUSIC: “Pretty Pictures” – Indigo De Souza

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Adam McKay Says Will Ferrell Won’t Speak to Him (Vulture)

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Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! This week, the gang discusses the supply chain issues forcing people to start their holiday shopping earlier and earlier, and whether it’s really the thought that counts.

MUSIC: “have fun” – Jackie Hayes

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This week, the gang talks about a relatively new development: Pierce has started running. Why?

MUSIC: “Ben Franklin” – Snail Mail

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This week, Pierce asks Max and Sean what makes a business like a restaurant a chain. Is it having multiple locations? Is it being in several different cities or states? Or is it maybe something a little more ineffable?

MUSIC: “The Chain” – Fleetwood Mac

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This week, the gang talks about whether or not you immerse yourself in the sports culture of your new city when you move. What happens if you move to the home city of your favorite team’s hated rival? And will Max find a bar in Oregon that will let him watch skiing?

MUSIC: “Queen of My World” – Bat Fangs

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This week, Pierce, Max and Sean talk about breakfast — specifically, the magical world of regional breakfast meats. Just how many different combinations of pig parts are there? Tune in to find out!

MUSIC: “The Hardest Cut” – Spoon

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This week, Kevin and Max have both recently moved, so the gang talks about furniture. What goes into your thought process when you’re looking for new (or maybe old?) stuff for your home, and how does that process change over time? As always, Pierce apologizes. And Sean recommends two books by members of the Defector army.

MUSIC: “Hard to Explain” - Touche Amore

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This week, Sean talks to Pierce and Kevin about ESPN’s NFL access merchant, Adam Schefter, getting caught up in the scandal surrounding deposed dirtbag coach Jon Gruden’s gross emails. We know that what you’ve all been clamoring for is a lesson on journalistic ethics from the It’s Pretty OK podcast, so we are happy to oblige. Is Schefter a “journalist”? Does it matter? What are the parallels (and differences) between Schefter’s situation and that of CNN’s Chris Cuomo? All in all, this is riveting stuff — definitely don’t listen to it before bed.

MUSIC

“Pool Hopping” - Illuminati Hotties

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

Jon Gruden emails were part of June court filing by WFT owner Dan Snyder (Los Angeles Times)

Adam Schefter Is Pathetic And ESPN Is Gutless (Defector)

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This week, Sean is back after working on deadline on the Pandora Papers investigation. Pierce wants to talk to him and Kevin about what it’s like doing work that you have to keep secret while it’s in process.

MUSIC: “motherless” - hand habits

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: The Pandora Papers (ICIJ) || 5 ways celebrities in the Pandora Papers use the offshore system (ICIJ)

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