Play It By Ear offers engaging discussions blending pop culture, personal stories, and social commentary. Three long-time friends share unrehearsed conversations inspired by life experiences from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, weaving in 80s and 90s nostalgia. Tune in for fresh perspectives on cultural moments and everyday life. Visit www.playitbyearpodcast.com to learn more and support the show.
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Ever wondered why Brits call it courgette while Americans say zucchini—and who can you identify from a terrible joke? This episode is a fast, funny dive into US vs UK food names plus a round of our “Joke’s on Who” guessing game. After a (very) long break, we’re back with some audio hiccups, nostalgic cereal trivia, a surprising Coconut Coke chat, and a wildly relatable rant about modern-day mini…
An unexpected day off turns into an unexpectedly thoughtful (and hilarious) episode. In Episode 203 of Play It by Ear, the hosts kick things off with a warm welcome and a quick catch-up—then dive into the “serious part,” unpacking how easy it is to judge people without knowing what they’re dealing with. Just when it gets a little too real, they flip the switch into pure fun, complete with a cheeky…
Due to technical difficulties we only had one topic on this episode. Todd took us through a topic on random food rankings.
Rock toys with Transformer energy, mutant farm-animal commandos, and lawn darts that should never have existed—welcome to the most absurd Gen X toys ever made. In Episode 201, we battle through a few technical hiccups and then dive into hilariously baffling vintage toys and collectibles, from Rock Lords and GoBots to gross-out classics like Madballs and Garbage Pail Kids—plus a “Today I F***ed Up”…
This is our 200th Episode in our 5th year! Live from Sardinia Perk Coffee Shop we do our show before an audience. Enjoy as we do a retrospective along with new topics! Like and subscribe on YouTube and Rumble at our channels: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X by searching Play It By Ear Podcast. #earbudsunite !
Episode 199 is a full-on comedy buffet: live show news, chaotic food takes, and a wildly addictive party game that spirals in the best way. The hosts kick things off with an Episode 200 (and live show) announcement, then dive into what Europeans (and other non-Americans) find bizarre about American food—before closing with multiple rounds of “Say It” that will have you yelling answers along with…
In Episode 198 the hosts continue a discussion centered around a customized 16-team single-elimination tournament featuring the "Worst Chores." The hosts consider factors such as danger, disgust, inconvenience, and personal experiences to determine rankings. Following the tournament segment, the show transitions into a new interactive game called "Change My Mind," where the hosts rank annoying or…
Episode 197 is the beginning of a bracket-style competition to determine the “worst chore,” where the hosts debate and seed 16 common chores based on their onerousness and unpleasantness. The discussion covers chores like cleaning gutters, setting the dinner table, raking leaves, handwashing dishes, shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, cleaning the grill, pulling weeds, cleaning the shower, dusting,…
Episode 196 starts with the hosts diving into a nostalgic food-themed segment. Todd introduces lists of popular 80s and 90s foods making a comeback, sparking a lively discussion. Dunkaroos are revisited with debates about chocolate versus vanilla icing and the small size of the icing compartment. The hosts reminisce on other nostalgic snacks like Fun Dip and Nutella, sharing personal anecdotes on…
Episode 195 begins with a discussion of the Live at 5! event which then shifts to a fun and nostalgic taste test comparing Oreo cookies with off-brand knockoffs, both plain and in truffle form. They admit to fumbling the truffle test, humorously describing the off-brand’s unpleasant taste. This leads to an extended and playful detour into the world of "grandma’s purse candy," nostalgic hard…
