Matt just wants to shoot the breeze but Karo has a hard out. The guys debate the statute of limitations for introducing yourself, what to call Yugoslavians, and how long you should wait to call the police if you think your friend might be missing.

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Matt gets jealous because Karo used all of their tips / hacks to make a new friend. The guys also discuss Millennial baby names, converting to Judaism just for kicks, and producer Theo has never heard of the band R.E.M.

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Matt and Karo are shooketh from a listener question about adult circumcision! The guys also discuss having friends that are younger or older than you, Matt gets some unsolicited parenting advice, and Karo discovers a TikToker.

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Matt and Karo discuss the fine art of cheerleading – pumping your friends up when they need it (and even when they don’t). Whether you’re watching your friend’s band or going against them at the Emmys – sometimes they need a pep talk and sometimes you should tell it to ‘em straight. Matt also delves into his open mic days and Karo reveals he’s tracking Matt on IMDbPro.

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Matt and Karo discuss some of the unwritten rules of friendship etiquette. Do you stop or snub when you see a friend in the street? Do you alert the caller if your significant other is in the room? Do you pick up a buddy after surgery if it’s not brain or torso related? Matt also discusses his strategy for stacking habits, which basically involves unstacking Karo’s habits.

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It’s our most controversial episode ever! Matt and Karo debate the pros and cons of pet ownership and discuss how animals can both be great friends and help you meet humans. The guys also discuss pet etiquette, making friends at the dog park, and whether pet insurance is a scam. No animals were harmed in the making of this episode.

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The tailgate. The barbershop. The Elks lodge. Finding your “third place” – somewhere besides home or work where people gather and socialize – is so important that Matt and Karo are doing a second episode on it! From the gym to the metaverse, they walk you through all the best under the radar places to meet new friends. The guys also debate going to grad school, where to look when you’re working out in the gym, and share travel tips for Jacksonville, Florida.

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Pick-up basketball games. Super Bowl Sunday. Magic the Gathering tournaments. Sports – no matter how you define them – are an integral part of friendship. So lace up those cleats and put in the Scrub Offense because Matt and Karo are here to help you figure out who to take to the big game, who to draft in your fantasy league, what Magic the Gathering Is? and when to stand for the Progressive Insurance national anthem brought to you by Pizza Hut. 

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Matt and Karo discuss the importance of your “third place” – a place besides home and work where people gather and socialize. Matt also reveals that he’s never tried soda in his life, Karo explains his lifelong dream of winning the bronze medal in curling, and the guys discuss their disdain for people who have water coolers in their homes, aka “jugheads.”

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Traveling with your friends is rife with potential landmines but Matt and Karo help you get there in one piece, including rules for flying, houseguests, and road trips. Also, Matt falls down a flight of steps in Italy, Karo holds down the fort in Miami, and the guys recount a very unfortunate incident in Buenos Aires.

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