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In this heartwarming episode, Bossman dives into The Holdovers on BINGE—a film packed with lessons on personal growth, emotional navigation, and the importance of choosing your own family. From unexpected bonds to finding a sense of belonging in unlikely places, this episode has it all. Plus, Bossman shares some wild holiday stories that will have you laughing and reflecting on your own journey.

(00:09:05) The Do's and Don't's of Christmas Day Activities: Bossman breaks down the ultimate guide to surviving Christmas Day—no exercising, no calorie counting, and definitely no f****ing your food.

(00:18:54) Being Stuck at School During the Holidays: Recalling holiday seasons stuck on campus, including relatable moments of loneliness, boredom, and risky rides to basketball practice.

(00:22:13) Holidays in Places You Don't Want to Be: Ever spent a holiday in a random, weird place? Bossman dives into those awkward moments where the location didn’t match the vibe, but stories were made anyway.

(00:24:01) Forming Unexpected Bonds/Relationships: Sometimes the people you least expect become the ones you bond with the most. Bossman discusses the art of connecting with others when you’re thrown into new environments.

(00:34:43) Makeshift Family Situations: When your chosen family isn’t around, you might end up forming a makeshift one. Bossman shares stories of turning friends into family and finding joy in unexpected company.

(00:40:26) Significant Life Lessons: Reflecting on some heavy but meaningful life lessons learned during challenging times, Bossman talks about personal growth and how tough moments can shape you in ways you never expected.

This episode is packed with humor, heart, and thoughtful reflections inspired by The Holdovers. Tune in for a mix of laughs, real talk, and feel-good moments.

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Get ready to laugh out loud! In this episode of Welcome to the Poddy, your host Claybrin McMath kicks back with the hilarious Tony Woods, a comedy legend who's traveled the globe tickling funny bones with his one-of-a-kind storytelling and sharp observational humor.

But don’t think it’s all jokes—Tony and Claybrin also chatted about the movie “American Society of Magical Negroes”. Tony saw it on a plane and had some interesting thoughts, while Claybrin didn’t hold back on his critique, calling it a “try-hard version of Get Out.” Despite the mixed feelings, they had a blast breaking it down together.

Tony’s got stories for days—from wild stand-up adventures to some seriously unforgettable encounters (like that time he met a mermaid in Africa—yes, you heard that right!). They also dive into the rollercoaster ride that is Tony’s comedy career, the lessons he’s learned, and those strange-but-true moments that have shaped his life and jokes. Plus, Tony spills the beans on everything from the tricky dance of workplace relationships to the dos and don’ts of hitting on someone in public. You’re in for a fun ride with tons of laughs, so let’s get started!

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Spotted: Bossman and Lemon Lady diving deep into the world of Manhattan’s elite. This week on *Welcome to the Poddy*, our dynamic duo reviews the iconic *Gossip Girl*—from scandalous secrets to Upper East Side drama, they’re spilling all the tea. But that’s not all, XOXO! They’re also sharing juicy tales from their own escapades in NYC. Did they live like Serena and Blair? Or were they more Dan and Vanessa? Tune in to find out. You know you love them. XOXO, Gossip Girl.

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The Simone Biles and Lebron James of podcasting talk about the 2024 Paris Olympics (00:02:14), specifically how gangsta the Air Shooting is between the Turkish Hitman, Yusuf Dikec, and the Korean cool customer Kim Yeji.

Top Five Olympic Movies of All Time (00:10:59)

We break down the best movies in the Olympic category, to get you into the Olympic spirit!

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (00:18:06)

We discuss Netflix's new "blockbuster" and Eddie Murphy vehicle, detailing the specifics, such as; the original cast, the R-rated comedy, clues leading to potential further sequels, the racial ambiguity of Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Justin Long, the classic 80's soundtrack, what Beverly Hills looks like now vs. 1984, Kevin Bacon's longevity and versatility + 6 Degrees of Kevin Bacon, the complexities of family feuds, and low-speed chases. All in less than 45 minutes!

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The Joe Biden of podcasting talks about how to cope with losing your job (00:02:43), why this might be beneficial to you, some of the thoughts and emotions you will go through, and why it is now more important than ever that you share the show with everyone you know!

Clay reviews Tollywood's RRR, the fastest 3 hours and 7-minutes of your life, a fever dream not even the hardest mind-altering drugs could plant in your brain (00:09:52)

Vijayendra Prasad, S.S. Rajamouli, and Sai Madhav Burra may be the best writers the world has ever seen. This includes your favourite novelists, beat writers, and epicureans like J. R. R. Tolkien, Homer, Shakespeare, and Hunter S. Thompson (00:13:07)

Clay completes a rapid recap of RRR to articulate just how much was jam-packed into this epic: love, heroism, family, village/country pride, imperialism, music, kidnapping, murder, martial arts, religion/faith, bromance (00:16:41)

Why it's easier to be a good actor in a foreign language like Telugu (00:36:19)

RRR is the modern-day Odyssey, prove me wrong (00:38:27)

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Clay reviews Tires (starring Shane Gillis) while realising he is only 2 degrees of separation from Shane. Clay breaks down each episode by theme, attaching real life stories to each.

Nepotism (00:05:10):

Being given a business by a family member, despite having no experience in that profession. Lebron James gifting his son, Bronny, a guaranteed NBA contract as the 55th pick in the NBA Draft. Clay getting a retail role without having to interview because his dad was the manager.

Goofy Managers (00:10:25):

Silly inclusion initiatives. Workplace rhyming slang.

Getting Poached (00:14:42):

A successful person from your high school graduating class walks in to your job and makes you an offer to come and work for them. What do you do? Clay's experience with friends reaching out with Multi-Level Marketing "opportunities" (pyramid schemes). Reaching out to people who you know are successful, and being hit with a quote for a catch up equivalent to 1000 coffees.

The Rumour Mill (00:25:52):

Rumours floating around the workplace: misinformation or malicious intent? The (almost always negative) results of rumours spreading among colleagues.

Marketing Campaigns (00:28:22):

The bikini carwash episode begs the question: is there any business that couldn't benefit from a bikini carwash and / or some soapy t*ts being put in front of your audience?

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The Donald Trump and Secret Serviceman of podcasting talk the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump (00:03:12), Clay gives a gig update (00:19:42), Clay has a situation with a stanger (00:23:49) before reviewing Snowpiercer (starring Chris Evans and Ed Harris) [00:28:47].

The Kendrick Lamar and DJ Mustard of podcasting talk the release of the Not Like Us video and give their review (00:03:58), before reviewing AppleTV's, Dark Matter (starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly) [00:11:55].

The Lebron and Bronny James of podcasting talk the 2024 NBA Draft (00:02:47), Kendrick Lamar's Pop Out Concert (00:23:59), the Presidential Debate (00:30:47), before reviewing Prime Video's, Rickey Stanicky (starring Zac Efron, John Cena, and Andrew Santino) [00:34:19].

Bossman and Boardman review FX's "The Bear" (starring Jeremy Allen White), and talk fine dining, sh*tty Christmas functions, and workplace urgency.