I migliori Squid Dad podcast (2024)

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Election Day Special 2024 1:42:21

7d ago1:42:21

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In this Election Day special, Gethard gives listeners from every corner of the country two minutes to share where they’re from, who they’re voting for, and why. It’s a chance to hear beyond the headlines, offering a rare moment of connection and empathy in the midst of today’s election chaos. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes…

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Trump Voter 2024 1:20:05

12d ago1:20:05

1:20:05

In this bonus episode of Beautiful/Anonymous, Gethard addresses some recent critiques of the show’s political bias by inviting a 2024 Trump voter for an open conversation. It’s a call filled with both tension and humor, and no matter where you land, it highlights the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and the urgency of political invo…

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Ep 15- A Fanfic Halloween! 1:08:27

14d ago1:08:27

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Send us a text To celebrate the spooky season, we have FOUR new fanfictions in this episode! Join Batman and Robin in the woods! Listen as we learn what happens to those who can't keep up! Find out what's going on with the Looney Tune gang! Oh...and listen to Zach read another weird love story. Authors:Fleet Sparrow, Subtle_Shenanigans, Konaraque &…

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Steamed Placentas 1:11:50

14d ago1:11:50

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This week’s caller recounts her unconventional journey from pickles to placentas as she and Gethard discuss the incredible work of birth doulas. More specifically, she breaks down the nitty gritty process of placenta encapsulation. From packing and transporting, to steaming and dehydrating placentas, it’s all here, and it’s all fascinating. Sign up…

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A Little Communism is Fine 1:32:46

21d ago1:32:46

1:32:46

This week's caller shares his experiences in elder care and running a worker-owned coffee roasting cooperative. He discusses the challenges of financial planning for seniors, systemic issues in long-term care, and his commitment to community-focused and worker-driven initiatives. It's an empowering, encouraging conversation with a charming guy who …

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Halloween House 1:20:12

28d ago1:20:12

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It’s spooky season here at Beautiful/Anonymous, and we’re kicking things off with a caller whose house became the Halloween House in his neighborhood. He and Gethard bond over their shared love of all things Halloween, but most especially going way too big on lawn decorations. Then, the call takes a turn for the genuinely scary as the two discuss s…

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Episode 14- Blockheaded High Schoolers, Scary Baths and Poke-Love 1:09:35

28d ago1:09:35

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Send us a text The gang is back! This week, we catch up with the Peanuts gang in High School! We also read about what bathtime in Derry is like and finish up by choosing love in the Pokemon world! Authors: robin_purdy, schnuckpo & malepllersDi Pensive Music Playing

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Dreaming of Kamloops 1:17:41

1M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

A heavy duty mechanic from Western Canada talks with Gethard about the major injury that totally shifted her career plans, growing up as the youngest member on her dad’s construction crew, and dreaming of moving to the big city, wherein the big city is British Columbia’s 12th largest municipality. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free epi…

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The Tale of the Candyman 11:16

1M ago11:16

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Roger Corman attempts to make a series of "Candyman" movies. Can he complete his totally popular, not-at-all-obscure-cult-classic slasher quadrilogy without being thwarted by the bee-adjacent serial killer himself? Oh, and... ONE OF OUR HEROES DIES TRAGICALLY!!!—but gets better, with a brand new face and voice actor. Content notes: swearing, sexual…

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A City of Extremes 1:42:25

1M ago1:42:25

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Fresh from rescuing her backyard ducks from a bald eagle attack, a plant pathologist calls with a bone to pick about Gethard’s feelings on the great state of Oregon. They chat about Portland’s unionized strippers, the often divisive B/A Raccoon Debate, and then the conversation takes a more serious turn as the caller opens up about her journey to s…

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Jersey Anonymous 1:15:46

2M ago1:15:46

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This week, Gethard chats with a brand-new social worker who shares the path that led her to this career change while also defending New Jersey’s honor against its many detractors and bonding with Geth over where to get the best burgers in Queens. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Ra…

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A Series of Charming Distractions 1:18:14

2M ago1:18:14

1:18:14

A dietitian with strong opinions on fast food joins Gethard to talk about a little bit of everything. From attending one of Geth’s most notorious stand-up shows, to “perfectly engineered foods,” and a million other topics in between, this episode is perfect if you need a distraction from whatever’s weighing on your mind this week. Sign up for Beaut…

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Mini Episode: Godzilla-A Stronger Beast 18:46

2M ago18:46

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Send us a text Join Anthony as he reads about Godzilla and friends as they deal with a unexpectedly expected enemy! Author: Nick DahdahDi Pensive Music Playing

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Grandma's Turn 1:31:32

2M ago1:31:32

1:31:32

Last month, Gethard talked with a guy whose wife was in labor. Last week, Gethard talked to that wife, now a new mom to a squishy squid. This week, Gethard talks to that squishy squid’s grandmother. It’s a frank and vulnerable conversation about generational trauma, cycles of abuse, and working hard to build a better life for your family. And of co…

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Introducing: Origins with Cush Jumbo 8:35

2M ago8:35

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Hear the rest of this episode and many more stories like this by adding “Origins with Cush Jumbo” to your weekly listening, wherever you get your podcastsDi Chris Gethard

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The Squishy Squid 1:37:48

2M ago1:37:48

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Six weeks ago, Gethard talked to a guy who was calling from the hospital while he waited for his wife to give birth to their first child. This week, by some act of fate, she got through herself. Our caller catches Geth up on life as a new mom, and then the two have a real and raw conversation about mental health. She opens up about her experiences …

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Episode 13- Lumpy Parks, Voodoo Gems and a Bikini Bottom Murder 1:23:18

2M ago1:23:18

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Send us a text Welcome back! In this episode, it's all about the cartoons! We've got a Adventure Time/Parks and Rec crossover, a saucy Stephen Universe/Bride of Chucky crossover and Zach doing bad Spongebob impressions! What more could you want?!Di Pensive Music Playing

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Biked Across My State in Two Days 1:21:24

3M ago1:21:24

1:21:24

After a significant life event turned her world upside down, this week’s caller was inspired to start seeking out challenges and diving into new hobbies. She and Gethard chat about finding new passions, exploring identity, and basically being a badass. It’s a refreshing conversation with someone who took a tough situation and used it as motivation …

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A Dot Dot Dot Moment 1:26:26

3M ago1:26:26

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This week’s caller is all about beginnings—moving to a new city, making new friends, and maybe even jumping back into the dating scene. While taking a walk around her new neighborhood, she and Gethard bond over the trials and triumphs of city living, the joys of forming new routines, and the simultaneously scary and exciting freedom of a fresh star…

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Episode 12-Animal Cops, Black Eye Princess & the Link to Tie It Together 1:12:27

3M ago1:12:27

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Send us a text Be prepared everyone, this is basically our musical episode! First we find out how creepy Judy Hopps is as a friend! Then Cinderella enters a club we can't talk about while Link gets left by a tree. Authors: Annanara, Anonymous, Joguy90Di Pensive Music Playing

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Beautiful Follow Ups: Love Is Everywhere (Bonus Episode) 1:19:03

3M ago1:19:03

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As longtime listeners of Beautiful/Anonymous know, one of the most beloved members of our community is Heidi, AKA: “Love Is Everywhere”. This call is a little different from our usual follow-ups. In this case, Heidi has a specific story she wants to share, and it just didn’t feel right to hide it behind the paywall. So here’s the deal: all of our l…

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Running a Food Pantry 1:31:42

3M ago1:31:42

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This week’s caller is the director of a food pantry. She tells Gethard how she came to this position at a fairly young age and how she works to support her community. She and Geth talk about the stresses of working in non-profit, the personal and social benefits of volunteer work, and what all of us can do to get involved in our own communities. Si…

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Vegan Lesbian Horse Girl 1:20:34

3M ago1:20:34

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A self-described “vegan lesbian horse girl” calls to talk with Gethard about being YouTube famous in a very niche community, going to Catholic school as a closeted queer kid, living with agoraphobia, and a whole lot more. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions with this …

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Episode 11- Doctor Ninjas, Rich People Problems & Giant Squid Nuggies 1:15:44

3M ago1:15:44

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Send us a text Buckle up folks we got a weird one! First, Faina teaches us about one of her favorite web comics followed by a trip back to high school lit class with a Great Gatsby fanfic. Lastly, we return to Hogwarts to find out what's been driving Luna and the Giant Squid looney! Oh...and we got a new name! Authors: Invisible Stagehand, Vampire_…

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Countdown to Parenthood 1:19:01

3M ago1:19:01

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This week’s caller made the possibly ill-advised choice to call in to the show from his wife’s hospital bedside mere hours after she was induced to deliver their first child. But he promised Gethard she’s cool with it, so while these highschool sweethearts wait to welcome another person into the world, they talk with Geth about impending parenthood…

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American Teenager in 2024 1:19:16

4M ago1:19:16

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A high school student heading into his senior year calls in to offer the teen perspective on our world. Geth asks about high school after the pandemic, school violence, sex, gender, all the stuff adults pretend to understand in 2024. The caller also talks with Gethard about getting his license, growing up the child of immigrants, and shares his hop…

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Episode 10- Fat Smarts, Coffee Woes and a Toxic Self Relationship 1:07:14

4M ago1:07:14

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Send us a text Buckle up for a weird one! The group reads about Lisa Simpson and her desire to leave, followed by a One Punch Man coffee dilemma. We then wrap it up by hearing about how much Jekyll and Hyde love each other...himself? Who knows?! Find out by listening *Trigger Warning- attempted suicide Authors: SobSister, Narcisos & IngrediorUmbra…

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Grandpa Murdered Grandma 1:19:09

4M ago1:19:09

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An heirloom ring, a tiny island in the middle of a lake, a tragic murder, a malfunctioning gun, addiction, rehab, recovery, long-distance love, poetry. It’s the kind of story a true crime podcast could easily spend an entire season on. But we only get one hour with this week’s caller. And what a compelling hour it is. It’s a dark story, but our cal…

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Hoagie Mouth (Live from Philly) 1:16:28

4M ago1:16:28

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A Philly transplant calls to talk with Gethard in front of a crowd of a few hundred Philadelphians at the First Person Arts Festival. She tells him all about being a victim of the Kia Boys, what it’s like to manage a tattoo shop, how she ended up on the East Coast, and why Black Metal is actually so girlypop. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get…

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Mini-Episode: Legolas by Laura 11:20

4M ago11:20

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Send us a text Welp, Zach messed up last week! So this week, we're releasing the special reading that started it all! Author: Laura....apparently. *NOTE: This has been edited to cut out a brief mention we didn't want to be put out there. The original audio had the story with no cuts.Di Pensive Music Playing

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The Resource Vector 1:21:37

4M ago1:21:37

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An occupational therapist calls to talk with Gethard about going back to school and becoming a professor at fifty. They discuss what an occupational therapist actually does, how different generations understand and interact with our changing world, why we need people who think differently, and a whole lot more. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to g…

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Ep 9- Doctor Ellie, Space Dads and an Arabian Love Story 1:13:30

4M ago1:13:30

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Send us a text Join the group as they read about medical practices in The Last of Us! After that, they discover a mythical sized secret about Kirks father and listen as Jasmine finds her TRUE love. Authors: StarkRavenCap, Forever Red & jafarjasmineforever2005Di Pensive Music Playing

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Life at 1.5x Speed 1:28:37

5M ago1:28:37

1:28:37

A thoughtful and resilient caller who has lived a lot of life calls to talk with Gethard about family, work, love, and loss. But also about adventures abroad, DFMOs (Dance Floor MakeOuts, obviously), cleaning out the most disgusting refrigerator, riding motorcycles . . . and all of that before she even mentions the iguana. This one has a little bit…

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Ep 8- High School Woes, A Little Madness and Space Coffee 1:13:28

5M ago1:13:28

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Send us a text This week, the group gets their head in the game with a High School Musical Fanfic! They also dive into Wonderland with an Alice fanfic and learn how much Leia and Luke love each other over coffee. Just like this famous commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMwFWDIFVCU Authors: Big Time Gleek, Chocolafied & Azdaema…

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Taking Off a Backpack Full of Rocks 1:25:17

5M ago1:25:17

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This week’s caller is gearing up for a big move across the country. He calls to talk with Gethard about living his life as a trans man, some of the difficult reasons he’s making this move, and how, despite those difficulties, his life has opened up in some really beautiful ways. Register for Your Free Tickets to Our America Now: Beautiful/Anonymous…

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Rules of Combat 1:16:08

5M ago1:16:08

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A martial arts instructor who definitely doesn’t have an accent calls Gethard to talk about running his own studio, making a big career change, and the rules of sparring if he and Geth ever meet on a random dock in Central Jersey. Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get ad free episodes and access to exclusive content including 5 Random Questions w…

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Ep 7- Useless Bombadil, McCarthy Magic and the Elder God Champion 1:09:28

5M ago1:09:28

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Send us a text This week, the group reads about the most useless character ever created and how Fanfiction can't even make him interesting! They also read about McCarthy making Lennon a king in Camelot and learn what happens when you pit a rat against an elder god. Stories written by: WordSpin, Mulders Foxhole & Copper_City…

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The Most Thoughtful Caller 1:18:53

5M ago1:18:53

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A reluctant-but-proud military father who’s looking forward to seeing his son for the first time in seventeen weeks calls to talk with Gethard about being thoughtful, empathetic, and willing to have your worldview totally changed. It’s also about couples counseling, subduing a man on a plane, giving up an office job to become a truck driver, and, u…

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Raising the Roof Returns! 1:23:08

6M ago1:23:08

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This week’s caller is back to make history a second time. Two weeks ago, our caller hung up early on Geth, and we’ve all been debating what happened there ever since. Well, guess what, she somehow managed to get back through a second time–no easy feat. So, Gethard gets to ask her about what really happened. Plus he checks in on the bus situation, a…

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Ep 6- Monkey Problems, Unexpected Jedi and Supernatural Fertility Statues 1:29:58

6M ago1:29:58

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Send us a text We're back this week with a Planet of the Apes/ Starman crossover! We also learn that Darth Maul made a pit stop on Tatooine and that no cursed item is off limits for the Winchesters. Content Warning: The first story briefly mentions assault. Stories written by: Anonymous, Ghost & Silly Blue…

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Our Nerdiest Caller Ever? 1:31:06

6M ago1:31:06

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A clinical researcher who works in oncology talks with Gethard about the advances that have been made in the field and why there’s something bittersweet about making strides. And learning about this caller’s life–from where they met their husband, to their various hobbies–leads Gethard to declare her as quite possibly our nerdiest caller ever. Beau…

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Raising the Roof (Skoolie Life) 1:00:39

6M ago1:00:39

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This week's caller is finally going to embrace her tiny home dreams. That is, if her husband can stop jumping off roofs long enough for them to finish the bus renovation they started three years ago. This one starts out easy enough. How does one become involved in skoolie life? What makes someone want to live in a school bus in the first place? Wha…

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Ep 5- Sailor Who, Purge Girls and Bouncing Fun 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

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Send us a text Join the group as they read an epic sci-fi crossover, a purge night with friends and a 100 Acre Wood "bouncy" relationship. Authors: ErinPtah, Missy, PirateTurnerDi Pensive Music Playing

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Waiting for the Shame to Kick In 1:19:14

6M ago1:19:14

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This week's caller is queer, polyamorous, and on ADHD-related academic probation in seminary school. These are all fairly new developments in her life. She talks to Gethard about how opening herself up to exploration and possibility led her to a life she says the old her would have been "appalled" by and why–even if this new life is a little more c…

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Local TV News Producer 1:41:47

7M ago1:41:47

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A local TV news producer talks with Gethard about telling local stories, connecting with her community, the changing news landscape, and how to stay human in a field that expects you to distance yourself from the people you’re covering. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ to get access to …

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Ep 4- Goat Boys, Digi-Friends and Professional Pirates 1:13:09

7M ago1:13:09

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Send us a text Join the group as we experience goat love in Narnia! Followed by a story of digital friendship and capped off with a pirate captain crossover! Authors are: Saizos Little Lady, Becka Stareyes & I Would Write 1000 FicsDi Pensive Music Playing

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Wrote the New Bible 1:27:32

7M ago1:27:32

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A signmaker calls to talk to Gethard about the novel she spent 35 years writing, tapping into life on the quantum level, and a whole lot of stuff we honestly aren’t sure we understand. It’s a fascinating call. Some of you are going to love this one. Some of you are going to feel like you stepped into a weird alternate dimension you can’t escape. An…

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Ep 3- A Summer Day, Hardly Harley and The One With the Dumb Apocalypse 1:11:16

7M ago1:11:16

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Send us a text Listen as we get relationship advice from a child! We also learn that there's a lot of business that happens at the circus and that even the end of the world can't make Ross less annoying.Di Pensive Music Playing

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Comedy-Themed Butt Tattoos 1:20:13

7M ago1:20:13

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This week’s caller joins Gethard for a good ol’ fashioned chit-chat. From working in the restaurant industry, to recreational substance-fueled movie marathons, to getting your DnD numbers just right, this call is a laidback hang with a cool, fun person. Follow Beautiful/Anonymous on Instagram @beautifulanonymouspod Sign up for Beautiful/Anonymous+ …

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Borehole Geologist 1:19:54

7M ago1:19:54

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This week, Gethard talks with a borehole geologist about his very unique career. He describes the perils of the job, like traveling 2000 feet underground into a mine with only one way out, the exciting parts of his career that most of us have never even thought about, and why he still gets jazzed about the same stuff that made him love rocks when h…

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