Why Are You Like This?

This week on the podcast, we repeatedly offer disclaimers to remind you we aren’t giving you parenting advice as we talk through the handling of bullies. The times we were so embarrassed when an adult tried to intervene in school bus teasing, to the only really helpful folks to ever step in. When were we bullies? We’ll tell you that too. So, don’t tell your Mom or whatever.

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into one of the lesser appreciated emotions— rage. Is it ever productive? What is actually happening in our brains and bodies when we experience rage? And are these defense attorneys on Law & Order claiming their client was experiencing a rage blackout and had no awareness or control onto something or full of shit? We’re getting into it as we we talk about at least one Real Housewife who is seeing red.

This week on the podcast we’re talking about Narcissism and it’s many forms. It seems like lately everyone projects narcissism onto their exes after taking that one internet quiz called, “How to Tell if Your Ex is a Narcissist.” Is that why we throw this term around as freely as we throw around ‘Psychopath’? And is there ever a time being a bit of a Narcissist is actually quite a good thing? We’ll get into it and try our hardest to make it all about you.

This week on the podcast we’re talking about the religious movement you didn’t even know you had never heard of— Raelism. Speaking of religious movements, what separates one from simply being a community or going as far as being a cult? We get into the nuances. We’re talking UFOs, the Age of Apocalypse, human cloning and somehow also the Playboy Mansion. Not to mention where they’re keeping the blueprints for alien embassies... so brace yourself.

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

This week on the podcast, we’re diving into our deepest secrets. From government conspiracies to having affairs, secrets seem to creep into every part of society. What about those open secrets that we’re not acknowledging we all know anyway? We’ll dig into why maybe keeping secrets is just plain bad for you and how hiding information might not be as stressful as just thinking about the fact that you’re attempting to. Secrets can certainly divide us, but they also bring us closer together... so, are they ever a good idea?

This week on the podcast, we’re talking all about Chick-fil-a... yes, actually. Midst an anecdote of one of the weirdest things Jaimi has ever done, we discuss how we can or cannot reconcile our values with our consumption, how an establishment can become a symbol, and party games you thought kids only played at band camp. So, get ready to walk through the drive-thru. It’ll be our pleasure.

This week on the podcast, we’re getting into the sticky conversations of asking for that book back and the folks we wouldn’t even lend a pencil. We’re talking all things borrowing— the social norms, the tougher parts to navigate, a forgotten John Goodman movie, and what kinds of personality traits actually make someone a better candidate for a loan. Soooo... can we have the twenty bucks we lent you back?

This week on the podcast, we’re digging into our Sixth Sense... do we have one? We both try it out and argue (with perhaps some overconfidence) about how we feel we could probably predict some things pretty accurately. Oh! And what about all this, “Nostradamus predicted COVID-19!” stuff? Well, we’re going there too. Get out your crystal balls because there are some pretty interesting things right behind the curtain.

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

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.