Why Do You Know That?

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with actor and podcast host Zach Reino (@ZachReino) about the specific topic of Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Leaf, the life sim video game where you become the mayor of a town populated by animal characters. Why do you have to build bridges AND run a museum? Is Tom Nook shady? What's up with K.K. Slider? And what life lessons will Pascal the Otter teach us today? Don't forget promo code "y"! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Mark Rennie (@markrennie) about the specific topic of country singer/national treasure Dolly Parton and her story songs, a staple of country music. We break down country as a musical genre, and deep dive into five of Mark's favorite Dolly story songs. Does Dolly do voiceover work? What's the best music for cleaning the bathroom? And men? You're trash! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joseph Scrimshaw (@JosephScrimshaw) about the specific topic of the concept of empathy throughout the 1999 prequel Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. We get into how this epic space opera movie written and directed by George Lucas promotes cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy, especially in a galaxy far, far away. Do Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn, Anakin Skywalker, or Queen Amidala understand how to empathize with others? What about those pesky trade disputes? And more importantly, do Jedi bone? Let's do this again some time!

Fouette! FOUETTE! This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Becky Feldman (@beckles212) about the specific topic of Jody Sawyer aka Amanda Schull and her dancing abilities in the cult classic film Center Stage. We get into Becky's love for this movie and her short-lived dance career, plus the making of this beloved teen drama. Do ballerinas really smoke that many cigarettes? Is it a good idea to make a ballet based on who you boned? And exactly who was at Meghan Markle's wedding? Let's do this again some time!

Anger, fear, joy? Oh my! This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor Lilan Bowden (@yourfriendlilan) about the specific topic of the social scientists and studies behind facial expressions, including facial recognition disorders, the types of basic human emotions, micro expressions, and the development of the Facial Action Coding System. How do you pronounce prosopagnosia? Can you tell what faces we're making right now? Should Steve finally listen to his Malcolm Gladwell audiobook? Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast host Mike Mitchell (@BDayBoysMitch) about the specific topic of rock group Dave Matthews Band. The Doughboys host fills us in on why this collegiate jam band is so important to him -- specifically their third album, Before These Crowded Streets. How did MTV's TRL play a role in DMB's success? What happens when your tour bus has an accident across the Chicago River? Is Mitch still on AntsMarching.org? Let's do this again some time!

All aboard the Titanic! This week, Steve and Nadia talk with writer, artist, and host Cait Raft (@caitraft) about the specific topic of the blockbuster film Titanic, and specifically about how the character Jack Dawson, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, is actually a Manic Pixie Dream Boy. We get into how Jack's MPDB status makes him a necessary match for Kate Winslet's character Rose, spiking the chowder on set, and why this movie is so horny! Hist-orny-cal? Let's do this again some time!

Button downs, but make it fashion! This week, Nadia and Steve talk with writer and podcast host Joe Saunders (@saundersjoe) about the specific topic of J. Crew men's button up/down shirts. Yes, men's shirts, specifically from preppy fashion mall store J. Crew. We get into why Joe loves these shirts and being fashionable and current trends in men's fashion, plus Madewell, Jenna Lyons, and more. Is J. Crew suggesting we wear a ditsy floral print with white denim?! What kind of shirt doesn't hug a man's belly? And why does Nadia's kitchen smell?! Let's do this again some time!

This week, Steve and Nadia talk with comedy writer Leann Bowen (Dear White People, I Love You America) about the specific topic of Eugene V. Debs and the origins of American socialism, an American socialist advocate who fought for shorter work days and unions that Bernie Sanders deeply admires. Plus, Alice in Wonderland porn! Let's do this again some time!

Eh, what's up doc? This week, Steve and Nadia talk with actor and podcast host Tony Rodriguez (@TheTonyRodrig) about the specific topic of the Hunting Trilogy cartoons, aka the Bugs Bunny vs. Daffy Duck vs. Elmer Fudd Warner Bros. cartoons from the 1950s. So, is Bugs Bunny drag enough to slay with RuPaul? Where did Daffy Duck's catchphrase come from? What about meeting animation hero Chuck Jones? And why doesn't Steve know about the musical Chess? Let's do this again some time!