Upworthy Weekly

Alison and Tod share the advice they’d give their 13-year-old selves. An elderly man’s life is transformed by dog sitting for his neighbor and people share how to get a guy to stop hitting on you.

Plus, an incredible Jack Russell terrier saves lives, and a Florida man fights back against book bans.

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This week’s show touches on everything from religion to psychology to criminology. Alison and Tod open with an appeal to have a legendary rapper co-host the show. They move on to discuss a clever Lyft driver’s ride menu, a guy who was raised to be the perfect husband, and a spiritual discussion on questions we’d ask God.

Plus, Tod’s caffeine addiction is leading him astray and Alison shares marriage advice. 

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What stories are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A woman asks a man she met online for her grandmother’s approval before their date. People are sharing the strange and creepy things their kids have said and researchers found that people’s views change after switching news channels.

Plus, Tod nominates the greatest Americans for Mount Rushmore 2 and Alison has a real problem with the dentist.

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Which Upworthy stories are Alison and Tod talking about this week? A monk shares his advice for building a great morning routine. A news crew uncovers footage of an 11-year-old Prince and non-Americans are sharing the dead giveaways that someone is from the U.S.

Plus, Tod discusses his new health plan and Alison has a harrowing moment while on vacation in Hawaii.

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In a very special episode of "Upworthy Weekly," we go back to the beginning and take a listen to the never-before-heard demo that Alison and Tod recorded to get the job as hosts of the podcast. It's like a time machine that magically takes you back to May 2021. A guy living off the grid is surprised when he learns about the pandemic. The governor of Ohio holds a lottery to get people vaccinated. And Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard admit they're fine with the other person finding someone attractive.

Plus, Alison's Advice on making friends and Tod's favorite Dolly Parton quote.

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What are Alison Rosen and Tod Perry talking about this week? A couple adopts a dog surrendered by its owner for being “gay.” Wales just outlawed spanking your kids. A woman goes viral for asking what men “universally love” and Tom Hanks crashes a wedding.

Plus, Tod talks to writer Max Patrick Schlienger on the perils of social media addiction. 

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Four single mothers bought a house together and created a commune in Washington, D.C. People are sharing the "one simple thing that can fix the world" and teachers reveal the funniest reasons why they had to call home.

Plus, Tod's St. Patrick's Day disaster and Alison is having a marital stand-off.

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A teacher is mispronouncing students' names and it's for a great reason. What are the things that we say are “normal,” but should really be questioned? And a grandma has a super crush on Keanu Reeves, but don't we all? 

Plus, Tod reveals his secret to a happy marriage and why do we always talk about dogs and never about cats?

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Alison and Tod take a shot at solving life’s biggest question, “What happens after we die?” However, it’s not all heavy stuff. They also discuss the “unmanly” things that guys love, diamonds, the gift of Chipotle, and a life-saving beagle.

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Twin sisters married twin brothers and their children are cousins who are more like brothers. A mom bet her teen son he couldn’t stay off social media for six years, and a bumper sticker saved someone’s life.

Plus, Tod reveals he’s an empath and a person who uses a wheelchair shows you how to not be “weird” around him. 

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