The Hamster Never Stops

On location at the Diamante in Cabo San Lucas, Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede talk about the plague reports out of Russia, look back at COVID lockdown rules, and tell the story of a three-mile desert walk to the Hard Rock for souvenirs that ends with dodging security at Nobu and climbing sand dunes back along the beach.

Topics: Cabo San Lucas; Diamante Cabo; plague news; COVID lockdowns; Hard Rock Los Cabos; Nobu Los Cabos; paddleboarding; vacation days.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Back On Location at the Diamante, Cabo 00:01:57 Plague in Russia? Rumors vs Facts 00:02:49 COVID Lookback: Lockdowns & Silly Rules 00:06:59 The Souvenir Trek to the Hard Rock 00:10:43 Cabo Sun, the Lagoon & Paddleboarding 00:12:38 No Bags, Nobu Security & a Beach Escape 00:18:06 Hurricane Erosion & Climbing Sand Dunes 00:20:35 Stump: Diamante History & Tiger Woods Golf 00:24:16 Stump: How Many Vacation Days Americans Take

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Florida natural springs, a Boston pole-dancing class, and a Get Wet with Marla crossover — Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede riff on current events and whatever else the hamster runs into.

Topics: Florida springs; Boston pole dancing; Get Wet with Marla (a podcast all about dating & relationships); comedy current events.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Open: No More Schedule Apologies 00:04:33 Set Variety and Mystery Pastry Taste 00:09:03 Florida Springs Geology and Tubing 00:12:15 Boston Trip and Pole-Dancing Class 00:16:38 Group Class Vibes and First Pole Memories 00:19:35 Fashion Memory vs Barefoot Childhood 00:27:52 Stump: Tootsie Pop / Papa Sucker & Rolex Waitlist

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Dating opinions, strippers, and a Get Wet with Marla crossover — Marla & John keep the hamster spinning through current events and dating culture.

Topics: dating; Get Wet with Marla; strippers; comedy commentary.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Busy Day Open 00:03:05 Sandbar Drinking Games and Cards Against Humanity 00:07:39 Dating Pace: Interest vs Instant Relationship 00:10:33 Compartmentalizing Multiple Interests 00:13:35 Smile More vs Mr. Negative 00:18:06 Strip Club Economy and Rent-First Advice 00:24:06 Stump: Giraffe Neck Bones & World Access Stats

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Talking to yourself out loud, "getting hot," and leftover chaos — Marla & John's stream-of-consciousness comedy on the everyday weird.

Topics: self-talk; getting hot; leftovers; comedy.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Open: Talking to Yourself Out Loud 00:01:47 Hot Flashes and Cooking for 80,000 00:04:30 Morning Walk Sweat and Crystalized Salt 00:07:41 Water-Only Habits and Cookie Cravings 00:10:46 Jewelry Baths and Tooth-Brushing Fanaticism 00:18:07 Get Wet with Marla Crossover Tease 00:26:32 Stump: Fastest Marine Animal & HS-to-Pro Odds

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Living forever, biohacking rabbit holes, and the Kentucky Derby — Marla & John on longevity talk, wellness hype, and race day.

Topics: longevity; biohacking; Kentucky Derby; comedy current events.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Open: July 4th Text Time Warp 00:03:17 Time Flying and Waiting for the Bell 00:06:07 Biohackers Spending Millions a Year 00:08:44 Plasma Exchanges and Driving Past 100 00:13:38 Telomeres, DNA and You Still Die 00:15:02 Bucket Lists: Sail vs Same Outfit Every Day 00:24:07 Stump: Kentucky Derby Purse & Hamster Hazards

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Being busy as a personality trait, togas, and a book recommendation — Marla & John on packed calendars and whatever else crashes the conversation.

Topics: being busy; togas; book recommendation; comedy.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Open: Still Busy, Still Here 00:02:30 Toga Party DJ and After-Hours Energy 00:06:07 Charlie's Live Band and Reality TV Couch 00:09:00 Filler Lips: Who Are They For? 00:13:31 Gold Makeup Itch and Sweaty Dancing Jim 00:19:33 Book Rec and Templar Friday the 13th Lore 00:24:01 Stump: Guitar Greats & Average Podcast Downloads

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Marla and John recap a Friday the 13th horror-themed party (nobody died—false advertising), costume mishaps, and candy restraint.

Topics: Friday the 13th party; horror theme; taxes; expat; Europe taxes; candy diet; podcast origin; daily steps.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Back After Busy Stretch 00:01:21 Friday the 13th Horror Party Recap 00:04:32 Skin-Tight Costume Double Takes 00:12:04 Candy Cravings vs Cutting Back 00:18:03 Back Taxes Fantasy and Europe Rates 00:21:07 Ex-Pat Cost of Living Daydreams 00:25:55 Stump: Who Coined 'Podcast' & Daily Steps Norm

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Recorded on location aboard Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady around Marla's birthday and Friday the 13th.

Topics: Virgin Voyages; Brilliant Lady; on location; Dunn's River Falls; ski lift excursion; cruise waste; leisure cruising history; Friday the 13th.

Chapters: 00:00:00 On Location Aboard Brilliant Lady 00:02:34 Birthday Week and Spotty Ship Internet 00:06:02 Carry-On Luggage Hack vs Waiting at Claim 00:07:33 Cartel Curiosity (Nobody Kidnapped) 00:10:33 Scary Ski-Lift Excursion High Above 00:13:32 Dunn's River Falls Guides and Algae Paths 00:21:03 Ship Vibe: Less Sexy Than Resilient Lady 00:24:07 Stump: Cruise Food Waste & First Pleasure Cruise Year

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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New set energy as Valentine's Day arrives too fast. Marla wars with Saks Fifth Avenue over a shoe return marked 'not perfect condition,' riffs on pricey Crocs and display-only art shoes, then celebrates a year with two Friday the 13ths.

Topics: Saks Fifth Avenue; shoe return; Friday the 13th; Valentine's Day; customer service; flowers vs chocolate.

Chapters: 00:00:00 New Set Reveal Open 00:01:22 Valentine's Already? Time Flies 00:03:17 Saks Shoe Return: Imperfect Condition Fight 00:07:36 Crocs Pricing and Art Shoes You Won't Wear 00:15:02 Double Friday the 13th Excitement 00:21:02 Flowers vs Chocolate Valentine Preferences 00:25:35 Stump: Who Invented Valentine's Day

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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Sweet sixteenth episode after family birthday gatherings and a boat show. John wants cake without frosting, they balance sugar with chips, and Marla retells a Henry Ford hiring parable.

Topics: birthdays; sweet 16; Henry Ford; boat show; cold Florida weather; Baby Shark; YouTube.

Chapters: 00:00:00 Happy Sweet 16 Episode 00:01:38 Family Party and Boat Show Weekend 00:06:03 Cake Without Frosting and Sugar Balance 00:09:02 Henry Ford Hiring Parable 00:13:35 Love It or Hate It: Birthday Personality Split 00:24:58 Stump: Most-Watched YouTube Music Video 00:30:09 Florida Cold Snap Close

Hosts: Marla Brodsky & John DeGoede · The Hamster Never Stops Stay till the end for Stump The Hamster.

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