Schtickless

  This week's random topic is loss and grief.

A special episode on the loss of a loved one. Meagan and Jeff share a challenge to spread kindness in memory of John.

Amelia Earhart said "No kind action ever stops with itself. One kind action leads to another."

 Thank you to everyone who has supported and continues to support us during this time. We look forward to hearing stories about kindness keeping John's memory going.

 Thank you for joining us for a special week. You are cherished.

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Intro AND Outro: Anchor from the album Almost Fiction 

 This week's random topic is live music.

Meagan and Jeff have a conversation about live music. Jeff talks about the time he thought he killed Darren King, the drummer for MUTEMATH. Meagan dives into the science of music and its possible connection to altruism. They also share some of YOUR responses to the question, "What is the best concert you've ever attended?"

Write up on the NYT analysis of Spotify data that Jeff mentions HERE

Abstract from the paper Meagan mentions about babies and helping HERE

Thank you to everyone who has been listening to us in the US and abroad. We are thankful for all of you and hope you get as much joy out of this project as we do!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

 This week's random topic is an emotion.

Meagan and Jeff have an honest conversation about sadness. Meagan explains the grief box. Jeff lays out the usefulness of catharsis as a tool for releasing the tension of sadness.

Find Jeff's catharsis playlist HERE

Watch Jimmy Stewart read his poem "Beau" HERE

Play The Oregon Trail HERE

Thank you to everyone who has been listening to us in the US and abroad. We are thankful for all of you and hope you get as much joy out of this project as we do!

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Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic takes us back to foundational comedy.

Meagan lays out the foundations of her sense of humor.  Meagan and Jeff share the comedy foundation answers you all sent in over the last two weeks! Jeff tells an embarrassing teenage story about drinking too much.

Thank you to everyone who has been listening here in the US and abroad. We are thankful for all of you and hope you get as much joy out of this project as we do!

You can watch Weezer's Pork and Beans HERE

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Special guest appearance in this week's opener from Cora.

Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is marriage advice.

Meagan and Jeff celebrate their anniversary by sharing some marriage advice. Meagan talks about how they figured out the best way to stay together in a long distance relationship. Jeff tries to impress Meagan with his knowledge of classic literature. Both of us reminisce fondly about a dumb flash game from the past.

Thank you to everyone who has been listening here in the US and abroad. We are thankful for all of you and hope you get as much joy out of this project as we do!

Play The Impossible Quiz HERE

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is foundational comedy.

Jeff lays out the foundations of his sense of humor.

A sense of humor allows us to connect with others, protects us from the stresses around us, and can lift us up when we need it most - but where does our sense of humor come from?

Meagan and Jeff want to have that conversation with YOU! After you listen to this episode please let us know what pieces of media, art, or inspirations helped shape your sense of humor. Tell your friends about it and keep the conversation going!

Thank you to everyone who has been listening here in the US and abroad. We are thankful for all of you and hope you get as much joy out of this project as we do!

You can find Gary Larson's work HERE

You can watch the MST3K version of Mr. B Natural HERE

Enjoy Homestar Runner, Strong Bad, and all their friends HERE

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's topic is birthday parties.

Meagan and Jeff talk about planning and celebrating all of the family (6 people AND a dog!) birthdays during the summer months. Meagan shares some birthday facts from around the world. Jeff discusses "red-shirting" all of their kids. Meagan and Jeff explain their gift giving philosophy.

Thank you to everyone who has been sending messages and engaging with us through social media and email. Please send us YOUR birthday traditions or interesting birthday stories that you love to tell. We love hearing from ALL of you!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You

This week's random topic is YouTube.

Meagan and Jeff expound on their love of YouTube. Meagan confesses to a childhood addiction. Jeff talks about having to detox one of the kids from soul-sucking videos. Meagan and Jeff share some of YOUR favorite content channels/creators too.

Big shout out to everyone who submitted YouTube series, channels, and videos to this episode, we hope you heard yours. If not, no worries - we will be doing this again so please keep those suggestions coming.

Also, even though you can't "SMASH that like and subscribe" button on our podcast, you CAN rate and review us. So please rate and review us on iTunes (even if you listen somewhere else), it really helps us out!

Find the OK Go video collection HERE!

Find the  Babish Culinary Universe HERE!

Thank you for joining us for another week!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You  

This week's random topic is parenting advice.

Meagan and Jeff discuss their philosophy of parenting. Meagan quotes the esteemed Andrew Bernard when talking about the stages of parenting. Jeff explains having expectations for kids. Meagan lays out some phenomenal resources for parents dealing with all kinds of issues. Jeff stumbles upon some of Meagan's passionate feelings for a childhood snack!

If you have any questions about anything we talked about today or just want to pick our brain on connecting with kids, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We love to help people understand and enjoy time with their children, kids in their family, or kids within their community.

 Thank you for joining us for another week!

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Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You  

This week's random topic is board games.

Meagan and Jeff talk about why they love board gaming. Meagan feels a little guilty about her favorite cooperative board game. Jeff says "oodles" at least 3 times. Meagan helps Jeff remember one of the best shows of the 90s.

 Huge thank you to everyone who continues to message us and send fun and unique movie experiences - we are definitely going to do another one.

Thank you for joining us for another week!

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Artwork by: @halfcaffdesigns

Music appears courtesy of Leo Goes Grr:

Intro: Manhattan from the album Almost Fiction

Outro: Sunset, OK from the ep We'll Come Back for You