First thing's first: GARLIC SAUCE BATH BOMB. Today we dissect why the Internet latched onto the “younger self” trend so quickly, discuss the tale of a house-sale-gone-horror-movie wrong, take sides in the Olipop x Poppi online beef, agree vehemently with this Thread about how you’re actually only 15 when you turn 30, celebrate hopeful progress in the global media-literacy crisis, are confused about celebrities NOT falling in love after their make out scenes, and OBVIOUSLY SO MUCH MORE.

“Let Them” steal eggs and pass them off as their own, IN THIS ECONOMY?? The internet has beenbuzzing about Mel Robbins’ (allegedly) plagiarized theory, so naturally, we’re connecting it to the worrisome state of the online landscape and suggesting that if she could just scroll a bit more consciously, she might have avoided the whole fiasco. Beyond that: why it’s time to start an Instagram account for your freaky little hobby, how to get off the pedestal and let your community inspire you too, and an unsolved heist that’ll crack you up. ENJOY.

$1000 is not $1000 is not $1000!! How many times does Frank have to tell you?! We’re kicking off February with a meaty one, evaluating the creepy Canadian influencer → perfume model on the Sunset Strip glow up, unpacking an incredible article on the “news finds me” movement (paired perfectly with Frank’s big return to the journalism world), discussing the elephant in the content creation room — feeling fucking ugly, crying about Mufasa’s origins story, revealing a new and unsurprising phobia to add to Xanthe’s list, hating on walking pads, wanting justice for the dream job, and ohmygod, plenty more, I’m sure.

Hear me out, hear me out: SOUP you can SUCK ON. Today we’re reflecting on the '90s bliss of cereal box sweepstakes, how the bone broth big wigs seriously fumbled the bag on chicken-shaped lollipops, a falconer (yes, like, a bird guy) who got fired for proudly posting photos of his eggplant emoji on the Internet, a new co-working space that will change the game for content creation (or at least try to), and a brilliant collaboration strategy courtesy of Criminal Minds. Lil’ bit of this, lil’ bit of that. If you like it, let us know!

A mixed bag of musings to lighten the mood this week! From Pornhub literature to relationship rules to Ryanair coming for our right to get drunk at the airport, we can promise a heavy dose of escapism (and perhaps an investment opportunity if you too believe that Airbnbs should be searchable by color palette). Love you to the core, for listening — and don’t forget to rate + review below if you love us, too!

Is TikTok being banned? Perhaps a more sinister third option. Are Reels Trials worth it? Actually, maybe. Is Mark Zuckerberg f*cking serious?! Unfortunately, yeah. If there was ever a question of where we stand on the political landscape of social media, this episode will clear that right up. We go ALL IN on the implications of the new Meta policies, how they will affect the online entrepreneurship landscape, and how we can all stay afloat (and sane) as the digital climate shifts for the worst, probably. It’s not ENTIRELY dark and depressing but… buckle up!!

Welcome to the year of GLORIFYING MESSINESS, HYPER-LOCALITY, AND HOPEFULLY FEWER BOT FOLLOWERS. This episode unpacks the fantastic Substack article from Zoë Akihary, reacting and reflecting on a list of online marketing + community building predictions from creative experts in a range of fields. We also share a beautiful tale of hedgehog adoption, based on this article, discuss a harrowing new Meta development, and address the foreign object that Xanthe is definitely not bringing into 2025.

After a brief rant about being ass out at the mall, updates on Reels Trials, and our latest take on the TikTok ban, we do a deep dive into a roundup of non-traditional 2024 superlatives. Topics like our bravest decisions, biggest plot twists, smartest non-business investments, most expansive experiences, and a bunch more — all while guiding YOU through the practice of reflecting on the “bests” that often don’t make it into the end-of-year conversation. Thanks for being a part of one of our “most fulfilling pursuits” this year. Cheers to another one, or three, or infinity!

Do you come from a roast family or a respect family? Are shoes getting more dinosaur-like? In today’s episode we answer those hard-hitting questions alongside life updates re: selling our land in Joshua Tree, the artistry that is Chuck Bass, our most mischievous Christmas tradition, what we’re reading right now, Frank’s past life as a news influencer, how to commit the nerdiest crime on earth, anddddd reflecting on 2024 as the year we took responsibility over our spending habits (with tips if you’re hoping to do the same).

If you see us carrying around Alan Rickman’s face, no you didn’t… This week we’re talking TikTok ban, Matilda Djerf’s apology comment, life after the Eras Tour, the theme park that is the Denver Airport Shake Shack, a variety of diaries (Rum, and Mr. Rickman, specifically) and what’s on our Christmas break bucket list (hint: it’s not *not* seeing Wicked).