It's Pretty OK

It's Pretty OK

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  • Ep. 142: Where Legends Are Born

    It’s October, which means it’s time for playoff baseball. Kevin joins Pierce and Sean to reminisce on their childhood relationships with baseball, how those relationships have changed, and whether it’s acceptable to have a 5-hour game.

    MUSIC: “Slow Rider” - Cuddle Magic


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    48 min
  • Ep. 141: Every Plastic Straw That's Ever Existed Still Exists

    Max is still off with the kangaroos and the kookaburras, but Sean and Pierce got together to talk about the changes they’ve made to try to be more eco-conscious about food storage, etc. They talk about why reducing and reusing are every bit as important as recycling and share some small steps they’ve taken that might work for you too. Then Pierce apologizes, as always, and Sean shouts out a surprisingly timely movie he just saw for the first time.

    MUSIC: “Comfort Zone” - Partner


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    38 min
  • Ep. 140: You Don't Own This Podcast

    Kevin joins the pod this week, and the gang is talking about a person who found that a movie he purchased on iTunes had disappeared from his computer. Turns out he didn’t really buy it, he just “bought” it. Why is “buying” something digitally different from buying something physically? And more importantly, who stands to benefit from that difference?

    MUSIC: “Rock the Reaper” - Bat Fangs

    ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: You Don't Own the Music, Movies or Ebooks You 'Buy' on Amazon or iTunes (Lifehacker). Yes, You Can Own the Movies You Buy from Apple, Kinda (Gizmodo)


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    36 min
  • Ep. 139: Meme, Myself, & I

    Are memes an improvement on the way we express ourselves and communicate with other humans? That’s the question Pierce brings to the table this week, and Sean, Max, and Kevin are here to discuss subtlety, sincerity, and internet trolling.

    MUSIC: “Universal Sound” - Tyler Childers

    ADDITIONAL MATERIAL: Highly Questionable - Papi Handshake Fake Out Compilation (YouTube)


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    37 min
  • Ep. 138: Work-Life Imbalance

    Max moved for work, and that means he has a new commute. That sparks a conversation about commutes, how moving out to the suburbs affects other people, and a new way to think about the elusive concept of work-life balance.

    MUSIC: “I Can’t Do Without You” - Clarence Carter


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    35 min
  • Ep. 137: Unpacking "The Suitcase"

    Pierce joins Sean in Charlottesville this week to talk about "The Suitcase," the episode of Mad Men (Pierce's favorite TV show) chosen at No. 2 in The Ringer's list of the 100 best television episodes of the 21st century. They talk about the parallels between the Don-Peggy relationship and the iconic Liston-Clay fight that features prominently in the episode, whether Don is the worst manager ever, and of course, the iconic line: "That's what the money's for!"

    MUSIC: "Nervous Young Inhumans" - Car Seat Headrest


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    45 min
  • Ep. 136: The Lost Episode
    Well, we blew it. The third time may be the charm, but my granddaddy always taught me is that the 136th time is the one where things go haywire on you. We had some technical issues that forced us to scrap this week's pod, but we'll see you right back here next week.

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    1 min
  • Ep. 135: Is Restaurant Week Maybe Bad?

    Another year, another Restaurant Week. Restaurants roll out fixed-price menus that give eaters a taste of their offering at a reduced price. Seems like a great idea, right? So...why does Sean hate it so much? We're delving into the difference between price and value, how the atmosphere in a restaurant changes during Restaurant Weeks, and the beauty of appreciating luxury and picking your spots.

    MUSIC: "Organ Donor" - DJ Shadow


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    38 min
  • Ep. 134: Let's Get Metallic

    It's long been in the works: a classic It's Pretty OK "questions pod." (Best?) friend of the pod Kevin joins the gang to answer questions about his love for heavy metal music. How did he first get into the genre? What should new converts listen to? And what the fuck is...crabcore?

    MUSIC: "Whiskey in the Jar" - Metallica


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    44 min
  • Ep. 133: Dinner and a MoviePass

    Oh snap, Max is back! He joins Pierce and Sean for a discussion of MoviePass, which certainly appeared to be failing last week (NOTE: Since we recorded this, MoviePass announced changes to the service which would limit users to three movies per month in exchange for keeping the price at $9.95 per month and removing certain restrictions on what movies/showtimes are eligible). How has it changed moviegoing in 2018? And what will we do if it goes away?

    MUSIC: "Heat Wave" - Snail Mail


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    42 min

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