Day 31 : What's it like to be a preschooler, right now?

For the past 3 years, Augustine has been in a daycare/playdate situation daily. In one afternoon, she became someone who barely has any contact with kids her age. My wife and I didn't pull any punches, we tried to lay out the situation to her (as we understood it) in a way that she would understand it. We've tried to make this a positive experience. Here's where we are at the end of a month.

The List (9:30) is almost entirely new since quarantine - including some of our forays into musicals.

Day 30 : Family + Fashion

Emily began quarantining her family before the official lock down because of her son’s pre-existing lung disease. Now several weeks in, she’s balancing learning to cook, holding down a full time job, nerf battles, and staying ‘fashionable’. How does she do it - all nighters and 4am alarms. Thank goodness she has Freddie there to help her unwind.

The List (20:50) is the way that Freddie and Emily stay current on what people are talking about and find themselves so ‘couple time’.

Day 26 : Mike is Driving from LA to NYC

Mike had been planning to move NYC for six months - which just happened to be in the middle of our pandemic. After three months without even seeing his wife, they are now in the car crossing the country. By the end of their trip they will have spent six days cruising through the US and moving from one of the world’s more active COVID destinations to the current US Epicenter.

The List (29:00) is easily the most eclectic list yet - and a great collection of things to talk to your friends about while you avoid talking about quarantine.

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Day 24 : Alexis Escaped LA Last Night

Alexis has experienced every side of LA’s quarantine. At first with a roommate who abandoned her, leaving here to live/work/shelter alone. Looking at a calendar of solitude, Alexis made the hard decision to pack up and go to Florida during Pandemic.

The List (20:20) is full of easy things to fall into no matter what your mood - which maybe exactly what you need right now.

Day 19 : "Shelter in Place"

"A Tale of Two Families : Part 2" - In this two part series we talk with two Dads about their approach to raising kids in quarantine, making the best of each day, and not getting sick. This second part features one of my newest friends and his approach to raising his daughters, while giving up work to be a full time dad and slowing converting his home into a playground.

The List (19:20) - This list defies categorization and is one of the broadest interpretations of the meaning of 'stream'.

Day 19 : "Shelter in Place"

"A Tale of Two Families : Part 1" - In this two part series we talk with two Dads about their approach to raising kids in quarantine, making the best of each day, and not getting sick. This first part features one of my oldest friends and his approach to raising his daughter Parker in a downtown style apartment.

The List (23:30) - Would you call it 'All of Us Working Together' or 'Everyone Trying to Get Out'? That place where action film and drama blur the line.

Day 16 : The French Quarter is Silent

Sydney is uniquely NOLA. Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is a nightly player at one of the most famous bars in the world. For years, she's had to fight through crowds every day. Now, all that is gone, and she's suddenly experiencing a NOLA that's quiet, well except for her own collection of exotic pets.

The List (11:30) accidentally taps into the unsung love that apparently all of America has for the films and tv of 1999. 

I wanted to pop in here and let you know - this is the show now. "Life in Quarantine" & “the Top 5 Things to Stream” together. 

Starting with Mehmet comparing this to his time locked down by a Turkish Coup in Episode 4, I knew I wanted to make the ‘life at home’ recap that I’d be running through at the top of the show more substantial.

I’ve been working to tell more of our guest’s story each episode, and from now on each guest is going to be a way that we can all find out more about life in quarantine and then what we should watch.

I can’t wait for you to hear these next episode, and if you have a unique perspective or just want to share your life from quarantine - reach out to me on Twitter and Instagram at @CivilMatador.

Our Day 14 : Is Amber’s Day 24

We’ve all heard the warning about ‘those at risk’, but what does that mean in the day to day? Amber sheds some light on her life, avoiding/sheltering/surviving Covid-19.

The List (9:40) is a bit guilty pleasure, but when you’re locked inside - can you still feel guilty?

Day 11 : "Shelter in Place"

Living in LA, the Governor keeps warning that we're headed to be the next NYC. So, I talk to Jackson about life in NYC right now to see my future. In some ways, our experiences could never be the same.

The List (9:30) is a mix of the best shows to rewatch & a Sorkin surprise.