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  • 56. Christmas Decorations, Raising Good Kids, 'Weird' Al

    What are Tod and Alison talking about this week? The benefits of decorating for Christmas early, how to know you just won an argument and Harvard's advice on how to raise "good kids."

    Plus, the one artist "Weird" Al Yankovic won't parody and Tod makes a bold prediction about the future of Twitter.

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    55 min
  • 55. Life Lessons, Friends at 40, Biff's Song

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A mother shares a poignant post about how friendship changes in your 30s and 40s. People are sharing the life lessons learned "the hard way" and the actor who played Biff in "Back to the Future" sings a funny song about fame.

    Plus, controversial Thanksgiving pie opinions and why do people wake up right before their alarms?

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 54. Stranger Danger, Kids Ask God, Inner Monologues

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? Kids asked God the biggest questions and we have the answers. A woman is confused about whether she has an inner monologue and a mom shares the perfect way to deal with stranger danger.

    Plus, Upworthy joins the fight against world hunger and we try to make sense of Elon Musk.

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    56 min
  • 53. Upworthy Weekly's First Anniversary, Renting Out Your Spouse, Unpopular Parenting Rule

    Alison and Tod celebrate their one-year anniversary by going over the show's brief history and controversial moments. Later, they look into things people enjoy as they age, an unpopular but effective parenting rule, and people share the biggest mistakes they've made.

    Plus, a woman rents out her “handy” husband and a montage of some of the show's funniest moments.

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    57 min
  • 52. Love at First Sight, How to Debate, Anne Hathaway on Hatred

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A couple that fell in love after meeting in an elevator got married, proving that love at first sight exists. Also, Jimmy Fallon asked people to share their best last-minute Halloween costume ideas and Anne Hathaway brilliantly tackles the “language of hatred” in a powerful new speech.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • 51. Funeral Handouts, American Kitchens, Uplifting Horror

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A grandmother has a hilarious handout for everyone who came to her funeral and non-Americans are sharing the things they think every American has in their kitchen.

    Plus, Patrick Hamilton from the “Kill By Kill” podcast stops by to share some horror films that are uplifting enough to be deemed “Upworthy.”

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    1 hr 15 min
  • 50. Sleep Talkers, Horror Therapy, Shatner’s Space Depression

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? People are sharing the funniest things their partners have said in their sleep. Therapists say that horror films can help with anxiety and William Shatner reveals the depressing thing that happens when you go to space.

    Plus, a simple explanation for ADHD and Tod is a lair.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 49. Judgmental Halloween, ‘The Talk,’ Dads Who Do the Minimum

    What are Alison and Tod talking about this week? As Halloween approaches, they share advice on the best and worst in costumes and candy. Later, a mom does an excellent job fielding her daughter’s questions about pregnancy and a father has some thoughts about dads who do the bare minimum.

    Plus, a singing parrot and naming your kid after your friend.

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    52 min
  • 48. Kids Name Themselves, Funny Yelp Reviews, Tod's Dilemma

    Alison and Tod debate whether kids should be able to name themselves. A woman brings champagne to a one-year-old's birthday party and a bride left at the altar goes on with her wedding anyway.

    Plus, Tod has a moral dilemma about life and death.

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    1 hr
  • 47. East Coast vs. West Coast, Bad First Dates, Delivery Room Men

    Alison and Tod discuss whether West Coast or East Coast people are more kind. Jimmy Fallon’s audience shares their worst first dates and a delivery nurse reveals the worst things men have said while their wives are giving birth.

    Plus, Alison has questionable fashion sense and Tod’s having astrological issues.

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    1 hr 2 min

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