It's Pretty OK

It's Pretty OK

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  • Ep. 152: Shady Bounce

    It’s Christmas party season, which means it’s time to remind you that you should probably be leaving parties (especially work ones) early. It’s also time to discuss a gesture that has as many names as there are lazy ethnic stereotypes about European nationalities. You might know it as the Irish goodbye, the French exit, or maybe something else. Why do people leave social gatherings without saying goodbye? And are they…right to do so?

    MUSIC: “Back Door Santa” - Clarence Carter

    ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Sean’s Christmas playlist (Spotify)


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    36 min
  • Ep. 151: Rank It Up

    The year-end rankings list: Is it the definitive guide to what mattered in culture this past year? Or is it just an exercise in the perpetual need to crank out more and more content faster and faster? And why are they released so long before the year actually ends? That’s what Sean, Pierce, and Max are discussing this week.

    MUSIC: “Love It If We Made It” - The 1975


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    39 min
  • Ep. 150: No More Cars?

    Ford and GM are both significantly scaling back development and production of cars—not as in automobiles generally, but specifically non-truck/SUV vehicles. Sean, Pierce, and Max talk about what’s driving that change (no pun intended) and who is still buying American-made sedans.

    MUSIC: “Velvet Elvis” - Kacey Musgraves


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    37 min
  • Ep. 149: The Leftovers
    Are you still enjoying your Thanksgiving leftovers? Pierce (who is) and Sean (who is not) talk this week about what to do with the post-Turkey Day turkey. Is microwaving your leftover mashed potatoes disrespectful to your parents/grandparents/aunts/friends/yourself? And if you must nuke, is there a way to nuke that keeps your food from drying out? As always, Pierce apologizes, and Sean gets emotional over books. MUSIC: “Near to the Wild Heart of Life” - Japandroids
    38 min
  • Ep. 148: Check, Mate

    Kevin joins Max and Pierce this week to discuss the greatest event in sport. No, not the Rams’ thrilling 54-51 win over the Chiefs on Monday Night Football. They’re talking, of course, about the 2018 World Chess Championship…which, as you listen to this, is still going on!

    MUSIC: “Soft Stud” - Black Belt Eagle Scout


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    37 min
  • Ep. 147: In This One, We Save the Food Network!

    We’re not saying the Food Network is dying, but maybe it’s in need of an injection of a little something new. We’re a little tired of watching a zillion Chopped reruns a day. Meanwhile, Vice is struggling with some high-profile talent departures, a string of sexual harassment allegations, and some significant financial woes. Does Pierce have an idea that weaves those things together? He sure does!

    MUSIC: “Everybody Wants to Be Famous” - Superorganism


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    33 min
  • Ep. 146: A Better Way to Cook

    It’s Election Day, so the gang gives one last reminder of how important it is for you to go vote today. After that, they chat about meal-prep services like Blue Apron and Bon Appetit’s sub-site Basically, which recently launched 10x10, “a series of 10 simple, essential recipes that will make you a better cook.” Who are these offerings aimed at? How are they different? And, as always, the question we love to ask: Are they good?

    MUSIC: “Mistake” - Middle Kids

    ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Welcome to Basically 10x10 (Bon Appetit)


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    44 min
  • Ep. 145: Little Pod of Horrors

    Tomorrow is Halloween, so the gang got together to talk about scary movies. Why do we like them so much? How have they evolved since the days of Freddy and Jason? And what happens when you watch them multiple times?

    MUSIC: “Quick” - Tank & the Bangas


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    44 min
  • Ep. 144: This Week's Theme...Is Theme Weeks

    From Chocolate Chip Cookie Week (The Takeout) and Evil Week (Lifehacker) in the Gizmodo Media Group universe to Good Bad Movies Week and Patriots Week on The Ringer, the “____ Week” has become a major trope on millennial-focused websites, so the gang is talking about them this week. Where did they start? What is the purpose they serve? And are they any good?

    MUSIC: “Geyser” - Mitski


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    35 min
  • Ep. 143: Push It to the (Austin City) Limit

    About two years ago, the gang talked about festivals. For the first time since that episode, Sean went to a music festival—specifically, Austin City Limits. He talks to Pierce, Max, and Kevin about the bands he saw (many excellent ones), his appreciation of city-based festivals (explore the city in the morning, go to the festival in the afternoon), and whether his perspective on festivals has changed (you’ll have to listen to find out).

    MUSIC: “Maria También” - Khruangbin


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    47 min

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