Why Do You Know That?

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Lauren McGuire (@imlaurenmcguire) about the specific topic of the real-life Coco Bongo night club, based in four locations including Cancun and Carmen del Playa, but also kind of based on the Jim Carrey movie The Mask. What does this nightlife hotspot have to do with The Mask? Why is there a fight between Batman and Bain?! And why would you get completely naked there?!? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and writer Haley Mancini (@thehaleyexperience) about the specific topic of learning about the history of languages and linguistics (you know, as a hobby!). Who are the "Scottish" accents of Spanish speakers? Why is learning Arabic so hard? What's the connection between Hindi and Norwegian? Is there such a thing as a DUMB cartoon owl, and is that owl the one from Duolingo? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer Kyle Kasabian (@kylekasabian) about the specific topic of the brutally awful television pilot Generation X, based on the X-Men comic series that came out in the mid-90s. What went wrong on the casting of Jubilee? Who's the horniest X-Men? Why is Jim Carrey the go-to villain impression? So what's up with the girl who's just BUFF?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and comedian Eliza Skinner (@elizaskinner) about the specific topic of the insane Andrew Lloyd Weber musical Starlight Express. How did this show about humans playing trains on roller skates succeed? Who's the sexiest train, and was it played by Jane Krakowski? What stopped Steve from watching Love Never Dies live? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to actor and podcast host Carlos Santos (@ofcourseitscarlos) about the specific topic of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie from 1990. Why didn't anyone in Hollywood dare to print the free money this film would've given them? Why were there Pizza Hut ads, but they ate Domino's? *Carrie Bradshaw voiceover* And I couldn't help but wonder, weren't we all a little Donatello, Rafael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to journalist and podcast host Carrie Poppy (@CarriePoppyYES) about the specific topic of investigating the science behind paranormal activity. What was Carrie's ghost encounter, and what are the scientific explanations for ghosts? Why did Steve stay on the haunted Queen Elizabeth? Why does Nadia's dad believe a ghost is haunting him across the pond? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and podcast host Molly Lambert (@mollylambert) about the specific topic of the 80s architectural wonder of glass bricks. When did masonry introduce glass blocks into buildings? Why are they so featured in porn houses? What about Melrose Place, original and reboot versions? What's up with The Hills' Kristin Cavallari? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to writer and podcast host Nick Wiger (@nickwiger) about the specific topic of jazz saxophone. Who are some of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, and why are they worth knowing? How do we feel about playing any musical instrument in marching band? When did Fred Durst become a patron of the arts? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk to comedian and podcast host Peter Kim (@peterkz) about the specific topic of grocery shopping on a budget, specifically now, during the COVID-19 pandemic, when buying groceries has become more of an ordeal than ever. What pantry staples does Peter buy? How do you save money on produce, meat, dairy, and more right now? Have you tried gochujang yet? What would Gilbert Gottfried scream at YOUR funeral? Let's do this again some time!

COVID-19 has us inside of our homes, but Nadia and Steve keep up the fun by talking about their first week and beyond social distancing during the virus outbreak. What the hell is a Zoom? Why is Britney Spears the lone voice of reason right now? What's up with Frozen 2? Stay safe and wash those hands! Let's do this again some time!