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Five friends, one ballot, zero agreement. We break down this year's Oscar nominees — who should win, who will win, and which movies made us say "what did I just watch?" Plus: how Academy voting actually works, a Tarantino roast nobody asked for, and the question of whether Peg would show up to the ceremony in jeans.
After three unpublished episodes and one Final Cut Pro betrayal, we're back with our annual year-in-review. The hosts share 2025 highlights (diaper freedom, Rhine cruises, 140 movies in theaters) and lowlights (layoffs, missed birthday cards, the state of the world), then make official 2026 predictions on Trump, unemployment, inflation, and the midterms. Warning: Peggy's forecast involves economic…
Jim kicks things off with his latest scientific discovery made while consuming an entire bag of Cool Ranch Doritos 🧬 - a New York Times article that promises to explain why he's fat (spoiler alert: it's complicated). Our resident genetics expert Shelley Cummings leads us through the fascinating world of polygenic risk scores, single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), and why your ancestors might…
Can science go too far in the quest for motherhood? Playwright Nikki Brake-Sillá returns to discuss her powerful new play, Rewombed , exploring the emotional and ethical turmoil surrounding uterine transplants. Highlights: Intersection of faith, science, and fertility Personal motivations behind Nikki’s writing Deep ethical debates on bodily autonomy Upcoming project, Invisibility , addressing…
Beth Shannon leads the crew through a therapeutic rage session about life's most irritating moments in this hilarious episode. What's Bothering Us: * 📱 People who answer the phone to say they can't talk * 🚘 Bad drivers who should be removed from the road (Shelley has plans) * 👖 Women's jeans with useless pockets * 👓 The on-again-off-again glasses struggle * 🍽️ Dishwasher loading/unloading…
Join us for an hour of wanderlust, wishful thinking and travel debates as we dissect the New York Times' ambitious "52 Places to Visit" list and discover we've collectively visited... approximately 10 of them. From Detroit's renaissance to Northern Lights obsessions, we're planning adventures while questioning our travel choices! 🌍 Connect With Us: 🎭 Website: www.insearchofanargument.com for…
Join us for an hour of strong opinions, surprising confessions, and entertainment guidance from people who've watched the bad stuff so you don't have to! From bizarre Super Bowl commercials to streaming shows we love to hate, we're here to help you navigate the overwhelming world of modern media. 🎭 Connect With Us: 🎭 Website: www.insearchofanargument.com for more episodes and exclusive content…
In this episode, we dive deep into life's "what if" moments - those sliding doors decisions that send us spinning down wildly different paths. Trust us, these stories are wilder than the singing waiters who ambushed Jim at that Broadway-adjacent restaurant (more on that later!). Join us as Shelly reveals how crashing one questionable small-town Indiana party (featuring a character genuinely…
Come Along for the Ride: Join us for an hour of candid conversation about urban migration, cultural adventures and what it really means to start fresh in New York after decades in DC. Expect tales of broker fee battles, experimental theater reviews and the true meaning of "walking distance" in Brooklyn. 🏃♂️ This is the episode of Jim’s big move to New York! Connect With Us: 🎭 Website:…
🎒 What You'll Hear The reality of walking 15 miles daily with a full pack Why a $10 pair of Target sandals became trail heroes How modern pilgrims navigate this ancient route The mysterious "Cat Man" who appeared on their rainiest day Why the Camino feels uniquely safe for solo women travelers 🌟 Highlight Moments Beth's encounter with the infamous "continental drift" blisters Laura's legendary…
