The Suggestion Box with Dan & Martín

What's in the box: This week we're getting into why you should be watching 60 Minutes Australia, from the Tara Brown interviews to a Tourette's story with a twist you won't see coming. That leads us into the renewed buzz around Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal, including the Stanford professor who steals every scene and how a 19 year old with a fake voice and a black turtleneck got billionaires to hand over hundreds of millions of dollars. In the advice segment, Chris from New Jersey got pulled into a pyramid scheme by a girl from the gym and wants to know how to get out without losing the friendship (spoiler: we have thoughts about gym friends). Then Jordan from Los Angeles just got laid off from Netflix after six years and wants to know what comes next, so we talk about grieving the job, updating your LinkedIn, and always having a backup plan. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:29 Why we love 60 Minutes Australia 06:13 Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos scandal 21:58 Listener advice: a pyramid scheme from the gym 38:04 Listener advice: laid off from Netflix 47:28 Wrap up

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What's in the box: This week we're getting into Mariah's Loverboy video, which she just released remastered in 4K. But first, we go on a tangent about a TikTok comment section roasting a man named Carl and his very bright lights, which turns into a full debate on HOAs, neighborhood rules, and who gets to tell you what to do with your own front yard. Then a listener from Atlanta asks us to settle the score: is the Loverboy video underrated, or are we all just nostalgic? We break down the looks, the hair, that famous red bandana, and all the details we can finally see after 25 years. We also talk about the David LaChapelle connection, how the video was remastered from the original film, and where it ranks among her best videos. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and why Mariah is back on the menu 02:01 TikTok comment sections and the HOA debate 12:17 Listener suggestion: the Loverboy 4K video 16:37 Loverboy era, the scandal, and the public reaction 19:00 David LaChapelle and his work with Mariah 23:12 How the 4K remaster was made 31:28 The hair, the bandana, and the boots 36:25 Where does Loverboy rank? 41:43 The three versions of Loverboy 43:07 Your turn: tell us what you think

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What's in the box: Dan and Martín are back with a new episode of hot topics and listener advice, starting with Dan's midnight disaster: a burst sink pipe that flooded his kitchen and living room. Then they react to the week's political headlines, including the new White House press secretary, before settling in on the story everyone is talking about, the Kelly Clarkson shop controversy. After watching the security footage and going through both sides, the guys explain why they're Team Kelly and what the shop owner could have done differently when it came to customer service. In the advice segment, a listener confesses to nudging an abandoned parking lot shopping cart a little too hard into someone's car and wants to know if they should feel bad, which prompts Dan to share his own grocery store cart showdown. Plus, Dan is still competing in the Top Host podcast contest, so vote for him once a day at tophost.org. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Sorry about the aburpt ending, we got cut off!

⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:33 Dan's kitchen flood 06:50 Headlines: the new White House press secretary 10:40 Kelly Clarkson and the bird shop controversy 32:04 Listener advice: the shopping cart confession 37:56 Wrap up and vote for Dan

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What's in the box: Martín and Dan are back with a jam packed pop culture and true crime podcast episode, and they need your help. Dan is competing in Ryan Seacrest's top podcast host contest, where the winner gets $25,000 and a six part series produced by iHeartRadio. His pitch is an in depth Mariah Carey career podcast, and you can vote for free once a day (link below). Then Martín reports on some wild neighborhood gossip from his street in Sydney, including houses hitting the market and a shocking crime on the block.

In the crime report, a longtime listener sparks a deep dive into the latest Gypsy Rose Blanchard news, from the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest to the headlines surrounding the death of her fiancé. That leads to a tangent on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, plus the AI generated YouTube content that fooled Martín. For this week's suggestions, Martín spotlights Tinashe's new album Pop Star and Dan can't stop playing Jamie Miller's viral TikTok hit "Baby Doll." Finally, a listener from Chicago asks whether it's possible to stay friends with an ex after a recent breakup, and the guys weigh in on timing, mixed friend groups, and not leading someone on. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Homework: Listen to: Pop Star - Tinashe Listen to: Babydoll - Jamie Miller

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What's in the box:Dan and Martin talk NPR Tiny Desk favorites (Nelly Furtado, Isaiah Rashad), why Ryan Murphy's true crime shows keep missing the mark, and listener advice on surviving a no-explanation breakup with help from ChatGPT. The guys also break down the Lizzie Borden true crime case and compare it to past Ryan Murphy misfires like American Horror Story and Monster: The Menendez Brothers, plus a candid conversation about El Niño's impact on housing in Los Angeles and New York. It's hot topics, celebrity gossip, and real relationship advice all in one episode of The Suggestion Box podcast.The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Homework: Watch: Isaiah Rashad: Tiny Desk Concert Watch: Nelly Furtado: Tiny Desk Concert

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What's in the box:Martin and Dan break down the biggest headlines with major updates on the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and hung jury, plus new details on Luigi Mangione's guilty plea in this week's true crime deep dive. The guys also unpack a shocking cliff-driving case eerily similar to Clancy's, chase Wendy Williams documentary rumors, and celebrate Celine Dion's triumphant return to the stage. Plus, comedian Michelle Buteau gets the spotlight alongside British hit show The Repair Shop, a recap of the latest Kiki Palmer and Amy Poehler podcast crossover, and listener advice for dealing with a friend who guilt-trips over texting. True crime, celebrity gossip, and real talk, all in one episode of The Suggestion Box. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Homework: Watch: The Repair Shop Watch: Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall

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What's in the box: Dan and Martín mark a heavy week of anniversaries, remembering 9/11 twenty-five years later and recommending the documentary series One Day in America, before diving into the twentieth anniversary of Beyoncé's B'Day and the surprising controversy around its Spanish-language bonus tracks. Then it's an Oprah deep dive for her show's fortieth anniversary, including old AM Chicago footage with Barbara Walters and wild dating advice from the '80s. Finally, a listener wonders if it's a dealbreaker that their new boyfriend refuses to let her play Madonna's new album in the house. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

Homework:Watch: One Day in America - National Geographic Watch: Oprah and Kristin Cabot in an Exclusive Interview about the Coldplay Kiss Cam Listen: Beyoncé B'Day (20th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)

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The Suggestion Box is Dan and Martín's weekly deep dive into pop culture, headlines, and whatever else lands in the box, plus advice for your messiest situations. What's in the box:This week Dan and Martín pause the usual format to celebrate Dolly Parton, sharing personal memories (including one very starstruck backstage encounter), digging into deep cuts like her 1967 debut Hello, I'm Dolly and 1977's New Harvest... First Gathering, and spotlighting the Peabody winning podcast Dolly Parton's America. They get into her legacy beyond music too: Dollywood, the Imagination Library, her role in funding COVID vaccine research, and yes, her actual truck stop (glittering rhinestones, guitar shaped chandeliers, and cinnamon bread included). They also recommend the movie Dumplin' for anyone wanting more Dolly on screen. Rest in peace to a true icon. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

📌 Homework/Links:Hello, I'm Dolly - Dolly Parton Dumplin on Netflix

⏱️ Timestamps: 03:19 — Personal Dolly memories: Dan and Martín share their own encounters and history with Dolly, including Martín's backstage meeting 11:27 — Deep cuts: Discussing Dolly's 1967 debut album Hello, I'm Dolly14:06 — Album spotlight: New Harvest... First Gathering (1977) and the song "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" 19:41 — Podcast rec: Dolly Parton's America (Peabody Award winner) 23:00 — Dolly and country music's Black roots: The Beyoncé/"Jolene" cover discourse and Dolly's early embrace of crossover 26:04 — Beyond music: Her philanthropy, COVID vaccine funding, and the Imagination Library 30:24 — The truck stop: Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, TN

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Martin and Dan dig into the week's biggest headlines, remembering Hayden Panettiere, breaking down the Lindsay Clancy courtroom drama (with some strong personal theories), and warning listeners about the scam wave hitting podcasts like Good Hang with Amy Poehler and unsuspecting online donors alike. Then, Dan spotlights new artist Aaliyah Sheffield, whose album he's obsessed with, complete with LA concert details, while Martin makes his case for why TJ Maxx deserves way more respect than it gets. Finally, a listener asks how to handle a friend who conveniently "forgets" her wallet every time the bill comes and Dan has a story of his own that proves she's not the only one pulling this move. The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

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What's in the box:

Martin and Dan kick off with a wild only in America moment that spirals into a Luigi Mangioni update and a rundown of how broken US health insurance really is. Then Dan puts a true crime docuseries in the box, the one where a host revisits small town murder cases with fresh eyes, including a wrongful conviction case that'll make you rethink everything. Martin counters with a full Pamela Anderson renaissance: the Netflix documentary, The Last Showgirl, and a deep dive into her Baywatch to icon era. Finally, the advice segment tackles a big move for a promotion, and a listener asks the real question: is this still a Mariah show? The box is open, the mics are on. Let's get into it.

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