Why Are You Like This?

GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, GOOD EVENING— whenever you’re listening (you know the drill...). We’reeee baaackkkk. We’re thrilled to be kicking off SZN 5 today! And we wanted to know: are you also still quarandreaming about ex-lovers and killer insects? If your dreams (and perhaps nightmares) have been *truly* wild the last few months, there actually is some science behind that. We’re breaking it down, and also giving you twenty-some interpretations about all those ex-lover dreams. So put on your sleep mask. 😴

This week on the pod, we’re popping in to bring you some of our favorite moments from Seasons 3 & 4 of Why Are You Like This? This week’s BEST OF is a trip down memory lane where we talk about literal shit more than we may have realized in the moment...

We’re back to consulting the stars, as we let you know exactly what July has in store. Who is set to have the best month ever, and who is gearing up for the worst!

This week on our *season finale* we’re not changing our socks for a week, eating a VERY specific pre-game meal, and dribbling exactly three times before we take the shot. Is this the *one* time we talk sports? Kind of... We’re digging into the psychology and pseudoscience of superstition this week. And what better way to start than in one of the most superstitious places of all— Yankee Stadium. So join us while we recount the reckless spending to unearth David Ortiz’s buried jersey and give you the origins of why people get bent out of shape when you walk under a ladder. If you believe, does it actually make a difference?

This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about the moon and whether or not it really “tugs on our waters.” Do people’s bodies really experience a phenomenon similar to the ocean tide? Is there scientific proof that we really do act differently under a full moon? The sun is setting, so let’s find out.

This week on the podcast, we are revisiting lots of fictional characters from yesteryear— Malcolm, Matilda, Margo, and plenty of others. From time spent in “gifted classes” to the archetypes we see our adult selves in on TV, why are we so captivated by child prodigies? Hurry up and get in the Chokey!

You may already know that we did not release a new episode last week in hopes of creating more space for the important conversations happening in our country, world and online. Black Lives Matter. Period. The episode released today is lighthearted in tone. And if you are looking for something lighthearted right now, we’re happy to be that for you. And if that’s not what you need right now— we more than respect that. We also want to elevate black voices, talk more about racism, and educate ourselves. If you listen to us, you may be seeking other podcasts as a means to engage, so we cast a couple of recommendations your way at the top of the episode. And if you’re tuning in... well, get ready for the time Austin was hypnotized at home. Alone.

This week on the podcast, we navigate the sometimes tricky waters of rumors and gossip. Is it always bad to talk about people? And are some of us doing it more than others or are we all on the same page? Rumors and gossip have made us laugh, hurt our feelings, or just been straight up bizarre and confusing. So, is it *always* bad to talk about people?

This week on the podcast, we’re giving you the facts and some *plausible* theories on Tin Foil Hats. Those repurposed pieces of Reynolds aren’t just for the stereotype of schizophrenics that appear on whatever crime drama you’re watching at the moment and their origin story may actually come from... well, a piece of fiction. So get ready to question who’s worried the government may be controlling us through 5G and may have slipped a little foil into their beanie just in case.

Inspired by a friend’s current quarantine binge show, this week we’re diving into the cluster of unknown objects that is Hoarders. We’re talking about the beloved A&E television show, your great aunt’s attic, and the stuff we have trouble parting with on any given day. Start making your ‘donate’ piles, because this one is hitting home.