Best Easylistening Podcasts (2024)

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Projecting with Hector Navarro 1:16:53

1+ y ago1:16:53

1:16:53

It goes from 0 to 60 in this episode of YDKN, so much so that Hector and Jessica took off before they hit record. Drop in to this thoughtful, funny, and insightful conversation that will have you loving Hector Navarro more than you thought you possibly could. Please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts! A moment of your time really helps …

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Taking Responsibility with The Noir Enigma 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

Call him what you will, The Noir Enigma is nothing short of the best. Jess and Noir chat music, stand up, TTRPGing, and helping others. Enjoy. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main pla…

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Making the Map with Scott White 1:05:28

1+ y ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Professor RPG sits down at the YDKN Desk to have a chat about what fulfillment in life looks like, how TTRPGs create bonds, and Jessica's boobs... Guess you have to listen to see what we mean. Find Scott doing all the things: RPG University Podcast Twitter Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Ama…

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Putting Patience to the Test with Janel SantaCruz 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Jess and Janel have been friends for five years and it shows. They chat about the good old times at the TTRPG table on Hyper RPGs Twitch, what it's like to have your own Twitch channel, and of course, boys. Fine Janel doing her thing over on Twitch Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prim…

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Choosing Your Hard with Sam LaCrosse 1:11:04

1+ y ago1:11:04

1:11:04

Our guest, Sam LaCrosse, is a geniune Gen Z-er and writer who wants to give you a self-help book that will actually help you. Jessica and Sam break down some of the ideas in his book, Value Economics, and play a fun game of verbal volleyball. **Trigger Warnings include Suicide, Pornography, and School Shootings.** Find Sam doing amazing things in a…

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Empathizing with KyRee Burton 57:19

1+ y ago57:19

57:19

KyRee Burton, aka Ree, aka ReeRoles, is YDKN's first bonafide Gen Z guest! When he isn't in school or playing TTRPGs on Twitch, he's figuring out how to save the world, and Jessica just has all the questions for him. Find Ree on Twitter: BigDudeRee and on Twitch: ReeRoles Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you…

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Into the Echo Chamber with Mike Richards 58:51

1+ y ago58:51

58:51

In the absence of fresh episodes of The Orville to chat about, Mike Richard and Jess settle back in to normal life and just chat to chat. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica Lynn Verdi take you on a journey of the main players …

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Finding True North with David A. Goodman 57:25

1+ y ago57:25

57:25

Writer David A. Goodman stops by the old YDKN desk to chat about his new movie, Honor Society, and other topics such as the power of vulnerability, the importance of following your heart, and Star Trek! Check out Honor Society, now streaming on Paramount Plus, starring Angourie Rice (Spider-Man: Far From Home), Gate Matarazzo (Stranger Things), and…

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Appealing to Aristotle with Dr. Christopher Bell 1:23:09

1+ y ago1:23:09

1:23:09

As you may already know, Jessica excites easily, but this week's episode takes the cake. Dr. Chris Bell stops by the YDKN Pod to drop some sincerely amazing knowledge with a huge dose of humor and kindness. All the while, Jessica doesn't know whether to shut up and listen or to enthusicastically emote. Enjoy! Check out Dr. Chris's podcast, The Deco…

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Drinking the Kool-Aid with Eliot Hochberg 1:12:37

1+ y ago1:12:37

1:12:37

Eliot Hochberg, of Never Not Funny fame, stops by the Streamyard and chats for awhile. They both have lots to talk about but things take a turn when Eliot has to have a real talk with Jess. Podcast of the Rings, a deep dive into the lore of Middle Earth preparing you for the new Amazon Prime TV Show, Rings of Power. Alexander Mitchell and Jessica L…

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Sorting it Out with Solkattu 1:02:35

1+ y ago1:02:35

1:02:35

After a brief break, YDKN returns with nepotism in full swing. Nick still isn't back on the show, so Jessica scrambles for guests. This week, she enlists her boyfriend, Alexander Mitchell, aka Solkattu, to fill in the gap. Jess and Alex discuss their new podcast, Podcast of the Rings, where Alex schools Jess on what she doensn't know, which his als…

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Practicing Imperfection with Amanda Troop 59:10

2y ago59:10

59:10

If this episode doesn't make you smile from ear to ear, then nothing will. A full hour spent with our special guest, Amanda Troop, is enough to brighten anyone's week. Jessica and Amanda discuss perfectionism, acheiving your dreams, pizza, improv, cows, and more in this week's interview. Aman-duh does amazing things all over the place, including vo…

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Telling Stories with Glaiza Champion 59:37

2y ago59:37

59:37

*Smol Note: Jessica's audio isn't GREAT. But it is a vast improvement considering how bad it was to begin with. We have Earl Green to thank for making this episode listenable.* You Don't Know, Nick is blessed with Glaiza Champion's presence this week. Jessica uses the excuse to have them on the podcast in order to get to know them better, and it go…

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13: 8 SIMPLE WAYS HOW TO HAVE MORE ENERGY 22:12

2y ago22:12

22:12

Do you feel like you're always tired? How can you have more energy and be more energized? In this Podcast, we're going to cover 8 simple ways that will help you to have more energy the majority of the time. 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSt6r_VmJ2YKN7gODnAXHag?sub_confirmation=1 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 → https://www.instagr…

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12: ARE CALORIES ALL THAT MATTER FOR GAINING MUSCLE 5:51

2y ago5:51

5:51

HOW MANY CALORIES TO GAIN MUSCLE? Are calories all that matter? Can you just eat a ton of food to gain muscle? In this podcast, I break down why it is important to get the right amount of calories from the right sources to maximize your efforts in the gym. When the ratios of your macronutrients are off, you could be wasting your time, or worse yet,…

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11: HOW TO REDUCE MUSCLE SORENESS 18:31

2y ago18:31

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How to get rid of soreness after a workout Muscle Soreness can really affect your daily life. Check out these 11 tips plus a bonus tip to find out how to reduce muscle soreness. 𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐒𝐂𝐑𝐈𝐁𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐔𝐁𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSt6r_VmJ2YKN7gODnAXHag?sub_confirmation=1 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌 → https://www.instagram.com/davidmillerfitness/ 𝐅𝐀…

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Avoiding Arguments with Sam Gasch 1:41:23

2y ago1:41:23

1:41:23

What more can you say about Sam Gasch? To put it simply, he's a bonafied mensch. Sam and Jessica shoot the breeze about shoe inserts, pillows, pokemon, parasocial relationships, sinusoidal (SP?) curves or something like that, and the conversation they have is all around delightful. You can't not listen to Sam without a smile on your face. Check out…

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Mixtroverted with Asterios Kokkinos 1:36:42

2y ago1:36:42

1:36:42

YDKN is excited to bring you this exciting episode. An episode filled with moxie and spunk. This week, in the "we are keeping Jessica busy until Nick comes back from paternity leave" series, we welcome Asterios Kokkinos, an extremely talented podcaster in his own right, comedian, sweetie, and more. Jessica and Asterios talk about it all. The state …

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Don't Get The Credit Card with Mike D'Alonzo 1:33:05

2y ago1:33:05

1:33:05

Next up in the series of "Jessica looks for a new host to replace Nick" is special guest, Mike D'Alonzo. He's an improvisor, writer, gentle hearted friend and father. Him and Jess sit down to have a candid and open-hearted conversation about themselves, their lives, and how enriched they are by knowing the other. No, seriously. No sarcasm here. Jus…

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Making It Up with Roberto T. Lewis 1:43:05

2y ago1:43:05

1:43:05

This week's guest, Roberto T. Lewis, joins Jess and talks about... yup, you guessed it, improv. But among improv there are so many other topics, including teaching, being honest, adulting, 80s toys,... just listen to the episode, there's too much to recap here. Roberto is up to a lot of stuff, not to mention is a lead in Heartbeats. If you're in th…

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Minding the Gap with Aliza Pearl 1:31:56

2y ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Welcome to the podcast our first ever female guest. It only took a year. That being said, it's fitting that the first to join us is none other than, ALIZA PEARL. Actor, improviser, TTRPGer, lover, fighter, and so much more, it won't take long til you understand just how amazing a person she really is. In this episode Jess & Aliza talk enefftees (an…

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Oversaturation with Phillip Mottaz 1:44:04

2y ago1:44:04

1:44:04

Nick who? JUST KIDDING. But really, this week's guest will give Nick a run for his money. Welcome Phillip Mottaz! Writer, improviser, family man, and music enthusiast! Phillip and Jess hit the ground running with so many shared interests and not enough time. They chat improv, anxieties, music, and career envy! And that's just to name a few. Enjoy t…

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The Meaning of Life with Scott Rubin 1:32:45

2y ago1:32:45

1:32:45

Well, here it is folks. Jessica's BFFAEAEAE finally jumps in as guest on the podcast and he is THRILLED. Welcome, Scott Rubin! S&J spend plenty of time together streaming on twitch, hanging out with her cats or hanging out with his kids, and generally giving each other sh*t. And today is no different. We learn about Scott's nature when it comes to …

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The Friend Test with Joe Starr 1:32:52

2y ago1:32:52

1:32:52

Joe Starr is put to the test this week, simply because Jessica finds it hard to trust that anyone truly cares about her. But rest assured, Joe DOES care and you can tell by the way they drop in to the deep subjects, like the era of frosted tip hair styles, evangelism, geeky stuff, and more. You can find Joe doing awesome things over at DnD Beyond a…

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Alone and Separate with John Champion 1:20:35

2y ago1:20:35

1:20:35

John Champion of Roddenberry Entertainment joins Jessica this week as her first guest in the series YDKN sans Nick. John and Jess chat music, franchises, and philosophy on this week's episode, made all the more interesting by the fact that John didn't even know what this podcast was before they started recording. Enjoy. Find John Champion at @jcham…

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That's a Wrap on Nick... For Now! 1:14:21

2y ago1:14:21

1:14:21

As you may know, the better half of this podcast, Nick Massouh, is going on paternity leave as his family preparess for their second baby! Jessica is sad, of course, but also uses this opportunity wisely to grill him about what kind of parent he is and wants to be. She also doesn't waste the opportunity to talk about her problems as well. We bid ad…

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Nonsense with Ian Gotler 2:20:36

2y ago2:20:36

2:20:36

With special guest, Ian Gotler, in tow, Nick & Jess explore the depth of community that the NFT world can offer... and so much more! This is our longest episode for a reason. We get to learn more about Nick and his southwestern boots, Jessica and her pussies, and how to make a few friends during this human experience. ****** Get 16 Free Meals + 3 G…

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Commercials, Cartoons, and Cheese Wheels 1:39:26

2y ago1:39:26

1:39:26

On this week's episode, Nick and Jess reminisce about the cartoons and commercials that left lasting impressions on them, which leads Nick to remember that he used to play a VHS game all about commercials! Boy, Nick sure is old. For a surprise twist, Nick also brought in his own thing to talk about, a twitter thread reflecting on generation changin…

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Whatever Happened to the Pogo Stick? 1:41:39

2y ago1:41:39

1:41:39

This week, special guest, Nicholas Daly Clark, joins us to discuss NFTs and the like, but we don't get into it until the back half of the podcast. Good instinct or bad, it is what it is. Listen now to hear Nick Massouh feel threated about another Nick being on the show and how NFTs work. For pics of Nick Clark's cats, follow him on INSTAGRAM ******…

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Literally Talking Out of Our Asses 1:39:13

2y ago1:39:13

1:39:13

Listen, you should know by now what you're getting into when you listen to this podcast, but this week Nick & Jess are particularly speculative. While it's fun to talk about things we aren't 100% sure about, Nick & Jess go for the gold on literally every subject they introduce, including but not limited to The Oscars, The Superbowl, Russia invading…

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Why Are Pandemic Babies... 1:28:26

2y ago1:28:26

1:28:26

Nick and Jess consult the Googs and learn what queries are suggested when you type in "Why Are Pandemic Babies..." They put their emoji literacy to the test with a brand new Buzzfeed quiz that supposes Gen Z uses them differently. Jess poorly phrases a question to Nick, but still manages to get an interesting answer out of him. ****** If you're not…

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We Don't Need Rails 1:29:06

2y ago1:29:06

1:29:06

This week on YDKN, Jessica takes the task of naming Nick's future son VERY seriously. She breaks out Scott Rubin's book, "Naming Your Little Geek" and helps him add some keepers to the list. Nick actually provides some info that is about... shocker... crypto. Jessica can't stop talking. And no one is surprised. ****** If you're not listening to us …

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10: Mental Health in 2022 w/ Jackson Gregory 1:34:11

2y ago1:34:11

1:34:11

Mental Health 2022 Goals - Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Jackson Gregory discusses how to improve mental health in 2022, what are realistic goals to set, and how to navigate those hard days. We also talk about how to help friends and family who may be having a hard time from a mental standpoint. Lastly, we review the types of psychologies and wha…

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Green with Envy 1:12:20

2y ago1:12:20

1:12:20

You've heard Tucker Carlson's rant about the green MandM, but now you get to hear our rant ABOUT Tucker Carlson's rant about the green MandM. Must have been a slow news week, Tucker. Nick and Jess talk about commercialism in general, some unknown or known facts about Gen X, and Jessica finally learns the difference between a Bear and Bull market. N…

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Always Be Prepared 59:41

2y ago59:41

59:41

In an alternate universe, Nick George and Lilly Matthews are moviestars, but in this reality, Nick Massouh and Jessica Lynn Verdi are just really cool podcasters. We talk stage names, Italian sub sandwiches, Ridley Scott, and what happens when your co-host forgets the charger for his laptop.... ****** If you're not listening to us on Goodpods, are …

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Gen Z is for the Birds 1:25:50

2+ y ago1:25:50

1:25:50

Boy howdy, it's sure good to be back. Nick and Jess jump head first into 2022 with some hard hitting topics, such as the growing theory that Birds Aren't Real, which Gen Z Darling is better, Tim or Tom, and what's the deal with SUGAR? ****** If you're not listening to us on Goodpods, are you even listening to us? Be sure to follow us on the app and…

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Be Here Now 1:30:26

2+ y ago1:30:26

1:30:26

Well Nickels, even though we haven't officially hit our stride, since this is only the 29th episode, and that occurs by the 30th, we got an enjoyable, special end of the year wrap out for you. Nick & Jess discuss what may or may not have changed for them opinion wise with regards to different generations. They also chat about what it actually means…

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One Hour to Midnight 1:19:28

2+ y ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Well, boy howdy. Jess & Nick were able to record this ep right under the wire, and you can hardly tell that they're tired... except Nick keeps forgetting words. But we digress. This week, Nick & Jess explore the dynamics between men & women, Millennials on War, and CAPATALISM, baby! Didn't you miss us? ****** If you're not listening to us on Goodpo…

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From Cheug To Coug 1:18:08

2+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

It seems that not only are millennials are going out of style, but so are the brands they aren't buying. Headscratcher? You said it. Nick and Jess go through a questionable list of brands that are "dying off" because Millennials wont touch them. What's on that list you agree or disagree with? Nick dips his toesies into Crypto and Jess explains how …

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Age is Only a Number 56:08

2+ y ago56:08

56:08

It only took 26 episodes but Jessica finally gets an answer from Nick about what his age is. They discuss whether people looked older in the past than they do today, or if it's just our perspective because we're old now. ****** If you're not listening to us on Goodpods, are you even listening to us? Be sure to follow us on the app and tell your fri…

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High Low 1:25:48

2+ y ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Well, poop. Jessica's audio is scuffed. Special thanks to Eliot Hochberg for making it listenable. Just know that we know and it (probably) won't happen again. This week Nick & Jess return to a topic they said they would get to last week, but even then they don't really discuss it. Jess checks in with Nick to see if his gutshot reaction to millenni…

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Zero Spoons Day 1:30:52

2+ y ago1:30:52

1:30:52

My how the turns have tabled. There have been new additions to the dictionary, and a millennial was claiming to not know what they were... so FINALLY, Nick got to put Jess to the slang test. Shiba Coin is making moves, and apparently so are the five year old selves of Nick and Jess, but you just have to listen to the episode to see what we mean. **…

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Mile Wide and an Inch Deep 1:35:09

2+ y ago1:35:09

1:35:09

****** TRIGGER WARNING - RAPE From 43:33 to 46:32, Nick & Jess discuss a news story regarding a rape committed on a commuter train in Philadephia. It's a brief discussion, Jessica warns the audience ahead of time, and we are mentioning it now so the audience is fully informed. ****** Also, Jessica's audio isn't great this week. Apologies! ****** To…

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Of Carnegies and Cardi Bs 1:46:13

2+ y ago1:46:13

1:46:13

Despite this week starting of with some "Wacky Weather," Nick & Jess rebound to bring you the podcast you deserve. This episode Nick and Jess talk about the importance of one's vocabulary. Jess then introduces Nick to the wonderful wordsmithing of Cardi B. A discussion of "SOAKING" is had and its merits... or lack there of... are... well... discuss…

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U Be U 1:21:29

2+ y ago1:21:29

1:21:29

Topics on this week's YDKN Pod range from ASMR, crypto, gig economy, bussing table (again), and dominatrixing. You didn't ask for it and we deliver it. Hmm. That's a pretty cool slogan. -- Season One of Heartbeats, a completely improvised medical drama starring Nick & Jess is available here: HEARTBEATS New episodes every Friday now through November…

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OkStupid 1:28:37

2+ y ago1:28:37

1:28:37

This episode runs the gamut. From meditation, to dining out, to dating apps. Nick & Jess really go for it today. Should you or should you know stack your plates for your server after your done eating out? Is this or is this not a generational issue? Why is this even news? Nick and Jess talk about "Ethical Non-Monogamy." Is it real, is it just a non…

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Goodnight and Good Luck 1:00:28

2+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

This episode miiiiight be a little annoying for you fine people *not* living in LA, but even though people say that they *don't* judge you by what area code you have.... they definitely do. And it's this author's opinion that Nick is one of the worst of them. In other news, Jess asks Nick about what his favorite YA series was as a kid... and let's …

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We've Been Trying To Reach You About Your Extended Warranty 1:01:39

2+ y ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Is it shocking that Nick used to do cold calls selling car warranties "back in the day"? It shouldn't, but still, him finding a way to share this information tangentially after a simple mention of the Mayan calendar is really a thing to behold. To be fair, Jessica is super full of doom and gloom, so thank goodness he's full of funny anecdotes. Jess…

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Good News, Bad News 1:21:39

2+ y ago1:21:39

1:21:39

Despite being completely disappointed in their new found love of Olivia Rodrigo, Jess and Nick muster the strength to do the rest of the episode. Gender is the main topic of the day, told mostly through the lens of Nick's experience with raising a young child in this today's world and letting them learn how to become themselves. -- Season One of He…

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The Best Part of Waking Up 1:11:50

2+ y ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Coffee and cigars, the main topics of this episode. Nick and Jess learned that they were both Foldger's babies! ie. Both of their parents drank that stuff. Which leads into a deeper conversation about what the coffeehouse experience was like for them as they were growing up. The meat and cigars of the episode, though, is Nick & Jess discussing thei…

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