Best Let Me Take You To The Bar Podcasts (2025)

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Bouncing Back From Heart Attacks, With Chef and Angler Ranga Perera 43:01

1d ago43:01

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In and around his home of Bozeman, Montana, Ranga Perera is highly sought after as a fly fishing pal and even more highly sought after as a personal chef. There’s nothing unusual about that combination, until you learn that his family came to the States in 1991 from Sri Lanka after a happy childhood was disrupted by a violent civil war. Less than a…

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Why are my allergies getting worse? 30:45

7d ago30:45

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It feels like sneezing season lasts longer and takes more victims every year. An allergist and a public health specialist explain how to fight back. This episode was produced by Devan Schwartz, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Bernd Weißbrod/picture allian…

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The Benefits (and Drawbacks) of Adult Beginner-ness, With Mirna Valerio 44:43

11d ago44:43

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Everyone knows it’s important to try new things, but combating that internal voice, which begs us to stay within our comfort zone ain’t easy—even for a professional tryer of new things like Mirna Valerio. Known on the internet as The Mirnavator, Mirna knows what she’s talking about. She took up running in her late 30s, then road marathons, then tra…

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The drama and trauma of 23andMe 32:45

14d ago32:45

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With the at-home DNA testing company 23andMe filing for bankruptcy, what happens to all the data millions of Americans handed over? And how should you approach the family you've found through sites like these? If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545. Or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Membe…

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Taking the Battle of the Sexes Outside, With Katie Burrell 43:07

18d ago43:07

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You probably know Katie Burrell from Instagram, where she’s built a sizeable following by skewering outdoor stereotypes and having World Cup race ski-sharp takes on how relationships live and die on trails of all sorts. But she’s also a seasoned standup comedian who wrote and starred in 2023’s homage to 80s ski comedies, “Weak Layers,” all of which…

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Why is personal style so hard? 32:28

21d ago32:28

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Fashion has made a big swing from a strict set of rules to the idea that we should all just wear what we want. But personal style is still dictated by outside forces. And a lot of people don't even know where to start. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Matthew Bill…

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How to Hear the Minnesota Wilderness in a Guitar Chord, With Trampled By Turtles’ Dave Simonett 43:39

25d ago43:39

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Minnesota is not always top of mind when it comes to outdoor adventure, but it should be. Just ask lifelong “Land of 10,000 Lakes” local Dave Simonett, lead singer of Trampled By Turtles. Dave grew up in Mankato and spent his youth exploring its rolling woods. And when he formed Trampled in Duluth in 2003, something surprising happened. His love of…

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ISW: Girlhood, Insecurities and Love Languages 45:52

28d ago45:52

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This podcast has a mix of my favroite things: Getting red my rights by my therapist Mimosas and girlhood Inspo from my two of my fav podcasters: Mel Robbins & Jay Shetty Podcast episode referenced: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want - The Mel Robbins podcast Thank you for listening!…

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Retire? In this economy?! 32:11

28d ago32:11

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With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement. This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Ph…

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What Everyone Can Learn From Mount Everest, With Ben Ayers 42:10

1M ago42:10

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Ben Ayers has devoted his life to the Himalaya. If that conjures images in your mind of stone-faced mountaineers risking life and limb in pursuit of glory on the world’s highest peaks, you’ve got the wrong guy. Ben knows those guys and gals, but his experiences in these mountains are decidedly more down to Earth. In fact, despite living half the ye…

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Is climate progress doomed? 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Many worry that the clean energy transition will be derailed by the Trump administration. But there's reason to believe otherwise. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Call in your question at 1-800-618-8545. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsc…

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If You’re Going Fast, You’re Doing It Wrong, With Ellen Bradley 45:16

1M ago45:16

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We all do it, zip as fast as we can around our favorite trails and rides. Maybe it’s because we feel a pull to get to the next thing, want to rush through the hard part to get to the fun part, or only have a brief window in our overbooked day. Whatever the reason, moving fast often results in missing out on the moment. But what would our time outsi…

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ISW: You Have to Love Yourself First & Being "Picky" 58:26

1M ago58:26

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Hello Hello! Welcome to I'm Sorry What?! on a Monday :) We are a few months into the year and it has been so eye-opening! This year I have prioritized dating and building relationships and it has given me new insight into some of the stereotypes or generic phrases we see when we are single! But my taken friends this is for you too, these ideas can …

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What if college isn't for everyone? 31:48

1M ago31:48

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For decades, high schools and parents have prioritized college for all graduating seniors. Now, more students are asking if there's another way. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy and Patrick Boyd and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo by Michael Bla…

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Snowboarding, Surfing, and How to Make Your Dad Cry with Selema Masekela 48:59

2M ago48:59

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Culture is a term that different outdoor communities like to discuss often, but what is culture exactly and how do we make sense of it—how do we define it? To really understand it, you need a person who can wax poetic, you need someone who has dedicated their life to communicating the ineffable to the masses…you know, someone who has held a mic in …

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Is a house still a good investment? 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Given the economy and interest rates, homebuying doesn't seem like it’s necessarily the way to go anymore. So consider this not your parents’ real estate advice. If you have a question about a story that matters to your life, give us a call at 1-800-618-8545. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier. It was edited by Miranda Kenn…

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Explain It to Me can be ad-free! 1:20

2M ago1:20

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Vox Members now get all our podcasts, ad-free. If you become a member, you will also get unlimited reading on our website, member-exclusive newsletters, and more special perks as a thank you. If you’d like to support our work and get ad-free listening on our podcasts, go to vox.com/members today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

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How a River Trip Can Unburden You of Undeserved Shame With Mikah Meyer 44:05

2M ago44:05

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Mikah Meyer is a persistently-filled-with-joy endurance athlete and the first person to visit all 419 National Parks sites in one continuous three year road trip. But before he was making headlines, Mikah was just a kid growing up in Middle America with a secret he thought was a death sentence. When the stories we tell ourselves become our reality,…

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ISW: My Therapist Knows me TOO well & Clean April 40:04

2M ago40:04

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Hi Friends! Kicking your week off with stories with the best lessons: 12 Week Year from Mindset, Magic and Manifestation podcast Clean April: Eating, Vocabulary, Environment and relationships April Showers bring May flowers...but for crying An army of support over an army of validation My therapist knowing me too well and my need to apologize…

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Blinded by the headlights 33:10

2M ago33:10

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Drivers and passengers are right: Car headlights are brighter now. And the solutions aren't simple. If you have a question for us, please give a call at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox. This episode was produced and sound designed by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd…

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What Snowboarding Has to do With Parenthood, Loss, and Cancer With Kimmy Fasani 39:41

2M ago39:41

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Mostly, professional athletes are…kind of boring. Not because they’re fundamentally uninteresting. Rather, they’re too polished and are trained to spout canned and cliched nothing burger answers. But not professional snowboarder Kimmy Fasani. Kimmy has a remarkable way of distilling her snowboarding adventures into lessons she uses to navigate chal…

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ISW: Most Impressive Girl Math & Being Too Thirsty 41:55

2M ago41:55

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Hi Friends! So excited to talk to you all today :) Today we are chatting about: Peak girl math My new "I made it moment" Being too thirsty Mr. Perfectly Fine Thank you for listening!By Ashlee Sleek

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Gen Sex 32:03

2M ago32:03

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Gen X women are freeing themselves from the hangups of the '90s, and having the best sex of their lives. Media portrayals of middle-aged women are starting to catch up too. If you have a question for us, please call us at 1-800-618-8545 or send a note at vox.com/askvox. This episode was produced and sound designed by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by …

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The Universal Hilariousness of Outdoorsy People With Scott Losse 39:15

2M ago39:15

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An interesting thing happened when Scott Losse started poking fun at snowboarders and mountain bikers in his Instagram posts: He went from being sort of known around Seattle as a stand up comedian to blowing up across social media as the guy saying all the things a lot of us think when we’re at the mountain, on the trails, or in the bike park. Loss…

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ISW: Getting the Ick & The Morning Routine Relationship 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Hi Friends! On today's episode I am excited to talk about SPORTS! So much sports drama going on that I cannot wait to dive in. Plus we are chatting about: The two Netflix shows I am loving ISW: My toxic relationship with my morning routine ISW: Getting the ick when dating Thank you for listening!By Ashlee Sleek

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Did diversity ever work...at work? 32:44

2M ago32:44

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There's a backlash against corporate DEI efforts, and it’s not just from the right. It's everywhere. What does that mean for employees? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo credit: jeffbergen for Getty Images Learn more about…

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Introducing the NEW Outside Podcast With Host PaddyO 3:52

2M ago3:52

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We have some fun, exciting news! Longtime Outside Podcast contributor, Paddy “PaddyO” O’Connell is taking over as host of the show. In every episode, PaddyO will chat with people about how their experiences in the outdoors have shaped the way they navigate life. From the mountain climb that inspired a business to the bike wreck that healed a relati…

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ISW: Missing you Besties Birthday & Crying Over Boys 38:25

3M ago38:25

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Hi Friends! Another life of the podcast is here, we are taking I'm Sorry What to the motivation/self-help/still comedy space. Come with me as I explore the I'm Sorry What Moments that are leading to the best life lessions!By Ashlee Sleek

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Why does dating suck for guys? 32:29

3M ago32:29

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The rules of romance have changed, and many young men feel they can't keep up. We get some tips from a Texas men's relationship coach. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, mixed by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Shutterstock image by fstop Images. Learn …

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The Unexpectedly Joyful History of Black Surfing 36:56

3M ago36:56

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The first written accounts of surfing in Africa predate accounts of surfing in Hawaii by 100 years. In his new movie Wade in the Water, documentarian David Mesfin asks: what else have we glossed over in the history of black surfing? The result is a stunning look at black suffering and black joy, and how a group of people who have been stereotyped a…

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Ok for real, what is a REAL ID? 35:42

3M ago35:42

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Listener Tessa was at the airport and noticed that the REAL ID deadline had been extended — yet again — to May 2025. Why does it keep happening? Will REAL ID will ever become a thing? Team Explain It to Me goes on a reporting journey to bring her an answer nearly 20 years in the making. If you have a question, please give us a call at 1-800-618-854…

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We’ve got some news for you! 1:39

3M ago1:39

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Starting this week, Explain It to Me is moving to Sundays. Check out our next episode here on March 2. You can also find us in the Today, Explained feed as of Sunday, March 9. If you have questions you'd like us to investigate, call our hotline: 1-800-618-8545. The Explain It to Me newsletter is publishing Sundays now too! Sign up here: https://www…

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Let Them & I Get To 47:01

3M ago47:01

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Hi Friends! So happy to be back after a long break from the pod. I have so much to catch up with you all on and mental health moments to share! Today we are chatting about: Updates on where I have been and where I am going Wedding breakdowns from when I was away Random things that I learned being sober at a wedding Paige & Craig The Super Bowl My n…

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The Cold Hard Facts of Freezing to Death 28:29

3M ago28:29

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What happens to your body when you get lost and confused on a mountain in the bitter cold of a winter night? In 2016 The Outside Podcast launched with this harrowing story of a lost motorist fighting for his life. Based on Peter Stark's classic feature, Frozen Alive, it is still considered a high-water mark for experiential audio storytelling. The …

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Why can't I sleep? 28:13

3M ago28:13

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We spend about a third of our lives either sleeping or trying to fall asleep. Why are we so bad at it? We ask behavioral sleep specialist Jade Wu. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Carla Javier, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Have a question about rel…

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Should I freeze my eggs? 36:36

3M ago36:36

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Listener Elisa has heard egg freezing touted as “an easy, perfect solution” for women who want to have it all, but she’s skeptical. Writer MeiMei Fox tells the disastrous story of freezing her own eggs, and Vox senior correspondent Anna North explains why freezing your eggs is not really a girlboss panacea. Do you have a question about navigating f…

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We have some questions for you 9:01

4M ago9:01

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What’s going on with all those layoffs in the gaming industry? What does being “middle class” actually mean? What’s up with this weird thing that happens when I sleep? Life is full of questions: simple ones with complicated answers and complicated ones with simple answers hiding in plain sight. Explain It to Me is here to answer the ones that matte…

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Surviving at Sea on a Surfboard 31:12

4M ago31:12

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Matthew Bryce went surfing alone. Would he die alone, too? As he was riding waves, Bryce got blown out to sea. He had a wetsuit and a surfboard, and nothing else. No way to call for help, or signal to the rescuers that he could see searching for him in a helicopter. Alone and freezing in the ocean, how do you keep from giving up? The Outside Podcas…

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Is flying ethical? 29:33

4M ago29:33

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Should I give up flying for the environment’s sake? Is it ethical to stay on Twitter and Facebook if I don’t like the owners’ politics? If a DNA test shows that my dad isn't my biological dad, should I tell him? There are no bad questions. But there are some that are really hard to answer. Those are the ones Vox senior reporter Sigal Samuel likes t…

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Why can I make a citizen's arrest? 41:02

4M ago41:02

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After seeing someone make an illegal left turn, Mike joked to his daughter that they should do a citizen’s arrest. She had no idea what he was talking about, and now Mike wants to know: wait, are citizen’s arrests actually a real-life thing, or just something he saw on TV? And if they are real, how do they work? And what do they say about crime and…

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Just Gabbin with my Girls 31:38

4M ago31:38

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I know, I am sorry, I left you to start 2025 without me but I am BACK! Honestly this is one of those hot mess episodes where I just catch you up on my life and we get ready for the new year!By Ashlee Sleek

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How to Keep Your Chin Up When It Hurts 49:43

4M ago49:43

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When John Orth, a violin maker from Colorado, set out to break his own world record for the most pull-ups in 24 hours, he had no idea he was competing against a college kid from Virginia. And that kid, Andrew Shapiro, didn't know Orth had his eyes set on the same number--10,000 pull-ups. No one had previously thought such a feat was possible, and a…

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Should I buy antibacterial soap? 32:03

5M ago32:03

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When it gets cold outside, we get colds inside. We also get the flu. And RSV. And — lately — norovirus. We all know that washing our hands helps defend against illness. But with what? There’s too many kinds of soap, and not all of them will keep you healthy in every situation. Should you up the ante with antibacterial or does bar soap set the bar? …

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Who’s Got It Worse, Ass-Pens or J-Holes? 30:24

5M ago30:24

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Outside spends a lot of time ranking the best mountain towns in the country, but which one is the worst? Is Aspen’s conspicuous wealth worse than Jackson Hole’s false modesty? How many billionaires does it take to ruin a local economy? Is there any hope for the ski-bum lifestyle? Paddy O’Connell and Frederick “Rico” Reimers bring us a debate you on…

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Is cuffing season real? 41:34

5M ago41:34

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Cuffing season. Or is it? That’s the question Antares asked this week. She told her lovelorn friend he’ll have better luck on dating apps once the temperatures drop, but then she wondered… is that actually true? This week on Explain It to Me, host Jonquilyn Hill goes on a journey to find out if Cuffing Seas…

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Shaun White's Next Twist 43:34

6M ago43:34

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Shaun White has been the face of snowboarding for two decades. So what is he doing in retirement? A lot. He’s launching his own snowboard brand. He’s raising money to protect public lands. He’s even starting his own half-pipe competition. In this live interview from The Outside Festival in Denver, former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones talks with White …

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Bite-sized questions 54:40

6M ago54:40

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Are hush puppies racist? Why do we celebrate weddings with a multi-tiered, super fancy, sometimes not particularly tasty, very expensive cake? Can a dairy-intolerant person actually drink a glass of A2 milk? These three questions came from listeners. Just not our listeners. They came to Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley, hosts of Gastropod, a show …

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It's Giving Standards (who knew athletes would be setting the bar) 54:46

6M ago54:46

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I had zero intention for this episode to be so loving but it is and I am obsessed! Today we are chatting about: The big remodel at my parent's house Crumbl discussion Traget rant Era's tour ending Trisha Paytas on SNL Golden Globes Summer House's new baby Sabrina Carpenters big break up SO many juicy sports news ISW: Bandwagoners…

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Why is it so hard to make new friends? 44:37

6M ago44:37

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Adulthood comes with a lot of perks: You can set your own bedtime or eat candy for breakfast. But there is at least one thing that’s easier to do as a kid: making friends. That’s why Claire called us this week — she’s moved to a new city and wants to know: How do adults make new friends? Jonquilyn Hill chats with Vox senior reporters Allie Volpe an…

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Up A Tree Without A Paddle 30:45

6M ago30:45

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It was the trip of a lifetime. Several months paddling the Amazon, trying to eat without being eaten. It almost all went to plan. But when Bruce Frey and Ed Welch found themselves being trailed through the jungle by a jaguar at sunset, their only choice was to take refuge in a tree and hope they could survive the night. The Outside Podcast is made …

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