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Rob asks Morgan how to plan an Artist Date, a la Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way, for himself during Covid. Morgan asks Rob how to deal confronting a stinky dick. Then they take listener questions, starting with sixtywhine's question at 53:53 about why 69ing is considered uncool. At 43:58, Barbara Bites asks how to keep your teeth out of a blowjob. At 50:23, Daario asks what is the best method to communicate whether your partner is doing it right.

At the start of the episode, No-Highlight2956 asks whether they should tell their brother their sister stole his motorcycle... 40 years ago! At 25:29, Mdligirl asks whether she can follow up on another platform with a man she ran out of time to contact on Bumble. At 29:07, Anxious23yearold asks whether it's selfish to pursue a music career. At 44:44, Totalwipeout8 asks what to name their shubunkin fish.

We dive right into the advice with peachymellon who wants to know how to improve mediocre sex with someone you like. Rob and Morgan discuss staying cool in the heat and tips for decluttering your space so you can make the most out of it.  At 26:35, throwaway409667 wonders if it's a bad idea to post anonymous nudes on the Internet. At 36:21, xentrisx slept next to his girlfriend's mother and wants to know if they crossed the line and how to fix things with his girlfriend. At 48:00, tpw2gm asks what it means when girls his age joke: "you must get all the girls."

Right away, Anongirl0998 asks how to get rid of the the dumb girl persona she puts on. At 25:25, Badnad asks if it's weird to give his neighbor potatoes. At 32:15, Falsemc asks about piercing one of his ears! At 38:11, Fancythrowawayacc asks about how to stop getting crushes on unavailable guys.   There are a couple little audio hiccup moments in this episode. It's still great though and we'll get the tech stuff sorted next week!

Remarkable_Value4386 wants to know what to do about your significant other not posting about or acknowledging you on social media.   At 18:36, candle_burner asks how to deal with a haircut you're ashamed of.   At 26:30, thesubtilraisin is looking for tips on how to make a first date with a shy guy go more smoothly.   At 38:33, PotatPancakes wants to know how to get better at texting.   At 48:21, Spader623 seeks guidance on flaky friends that don't seem to respect their time.

At the start, StudMuffinMan_ asks for advice on moving in with his girlfriend for the first time. At 26:38, PaintNew asks how to deal with the realization of all you don't know. At 37:15, DCGMechanics asks how to not look at boobs when talking to a girl. (45 minute eye contact training video) At 44:18, Tthhrrooww_awayy just found out her coworker is the daughter of the woman her dad cheated on her mom with. At 53:04, Paradisehaven is worried they put too much detergent on their hat when they washed it.

The episode starts with a question from Reddit user Thatonefromadv about how to deal with being short.   Morgan shares that she remembered to complain to her plant. Rob introduces the Great Mystery of the Bath Mat Anti-Bandit aka ONE OF YOU!   At 31:55, Electric1337 seeks guidance on using less toilet paper.    Finally, at 42:45, overthemountains15 wonders what to do after finding out that their boyfriend subscribes to onlyfans accounts.   Here's the link to the Wise Mushroom article: How to Overcome Emotional Dependency   Here's the podcast episode Morgan references: Soul Mate GPS: Finding The Love You Want (Without Losing Yourself) W/ John Wineland #264 by The Life Stylist with Luke Storey

At the top of the episode, Jupitersreal asks how to deal with craving her partner's hugs at night. At 26:40 PapaCat1 asks what they can do while they save up for therapy to make themselves more confident. Rob recommends the books Own the Day, Own Your Life ; and Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships. At 40:45 MaxCarney_123 asks what to do when feeling they used a girl they worry didn't enjoy having sex with them.

HuntersSuck asks how to deal with feeling like you don't deserve a gift you've received. At 33:00, untildawnisgei seeks guidance on how to be less anxious when starting a new job. Finally, at 42:36, nghtvision is looking for insight on dealing with sex and porn addiction. Rob recommends the book: Guide to Getting it On by Paul Joannides as a resource for sexual education.

First, whereismystarship asks for advice on throwing a bachelorette party for her mom. Then Morgan advises Rob on what to do when you finish bingeing a show on Netflix. At 23:30, stripyKiwi wonders how to enjoy listening to music. At 35:50, RossHowieson1 wants to know if it's okay to call a customer "darling." Lastly, at 48:58, dangerouscloud80 seeks guidance on becoming more empathetic.

At the start of the episode, IDM123 asks how to focus on the positive. Twenty minutes go by and then At 20:10 LookAtThisDudelul asks how to do things that make a difference. At 31:30 Carnlid asks if it would be childish to ask his dad to go to the zoo. At 41:40 Botanicangel asks what to do after seeing disturbing porn of a favorite video game character.

At the top of the episode, reddit user 1928501 asks how to work on being happy with no partner. At 39:14 DullCorgi asks how to deal with coed showers in college disrupting her masturbation routine. At 46:50 Youngblackfemale04 asks whether a friendship is worth continuing.

Reddit user Sayeedesh asks how to overcome feeling embarrassed that no one's signed their virtual yearbook. And at 38:32, sad-sk8er-boi_ seeks guidance on convincing his conservative parents of systematic racism and the importance of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Immediately, Kevinking1995 asks how to deal with anger with limited options during quarantine. At 19:13, Specificword4 asks about wearing two shirts of the same color to hide a hole. At 23:27, Nonamerentertainer asks whether to give a gift to a relative even if it may remind them of a bad experience. At 31:11, JRS225 asks how to stop resenting his girlfriend who's had more sexual experiences than him. At 47:12, Justalazyslothgirl asks if it makes her a terrible person to feel nothing after her great uncle's death.

Reddit user abiior17 wonders how to still have a good summer despite coronavirus, work and school. at 23:37, brightwood1 wants their parents to take their health complaints more seriously. At 34:19, EsmereldasHills seeks help with self-acceptance. And finally, at 52:37 Iracebeth_of_crims- wants to know how to stop explaining themselves to others.

In this episode Rob and Morgan go to town on 3 questions: Immediately, Fandom_Soup asks what to do with a baby bird their family found. At 31:57 Muzzzay27 asks how to handle the lack of attention from people outside of his relationship. At 48:18 iRageAtGamesAlot asks how to tell their dad they'd like to move in with their mom.

Out of the gate with a bang, Reddit user endlessjamwitch asks how their friend can confront a creepy neighbor who always wants to hang out. Then, Rob and Morgan discuss readjusting to society after lockdown. At 26:05, zZEpicSniper303Zz seeks guidance on speeding up time while waiting for something exciting in the future. At 35:20, orangeblueted wants to stay sane while processing all the different philosophies for how to live your life. Lastly, at 47:06, kaeko wants to gain confidence maintaining eye contact with others. Rob and Morgan recommend ways to practice being vulnerable and making mistakes.

Instantly, we get a question from Kyleinstyle97 about his wife shaving her head. At 37:20 Lana077 asks how to survive being stuck in quarantine with toxic parents. At 52:20 Remshiina asks how to deal with parents making her fast when she needs food fueling her brain to study for exams.  

Rob and Morgan hit 'em with another delightful episode that features conversations about the psychology of cult leaders, the blessings of forgetfulness, and the ethics of chosen ignorance. At 25:28, reddit user lilykuke asks what to do about a surprise popsicle stick delivery. At 35:35, anotheraccount772 or "Molly" wants to know if her nickname is acceptable. At 49:05, 3ayush3 seeks advice on how to quit social media.

ButtBuddy asks how to go get her partner to explore his own butt so that he's ready for her to peg him. /u/Dudeimtripin asks for help when his girlfriend wants to sleep with other men. (at 53:45)   Here's the Pleasure Chest lists of sexual activities and kinks and Yes, No, Maybe columns: https://thepleasurechest.com/blog/blog/negotiate-negotiate-negotiate-the-yesnomaybe-list/ CBT is not cock & balls torture, not cognitive behavioral therapy.

At 16:00 Astrocomdu asks whether he should give this girl a chance.   23:40 Ms_rebellion495 asks if she's wasting her time.   37:20 Bugsy0508 asks how to get back on track during isolation.   Also referenced in this show Cute House video: https://youtu.be/-yXaBunkh4o   Aubrey Marcus Podcast with In-Q: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjLeOBlyPYw

In their best and most humble quarantine episode yet, Rob and Morgan tackle an earnest and empathetic question from beloved listener Tanzicorn about maintaining a friendship with someone who is depressed. They offer suggestions on how Tanzicorn can balance her and her friend's needs, especially during this intense period of time. Rob and Morgan argue the utility of Love Languages, unpack "guilty" feelings, and discuss how we can match our behavior to our values.

In this remote episode, Rob and Morgan answer some questions about kissing: EmbarasseddThrowaway asks how to physically kiss her girlfriend. (16:59) Cupidshufflechaslide asks "What am I supposed to do when a guy is kissing my neck and shoulder?" (38:00) Slav_the_survivor_69 asks a question about lifting weights. (42:22) Hunnycat3 asks how to break up with someone without hurting them. (47:35)  

In their second quarantine episode, Rob and Morgan talk about coping with challenging emotions and generating "happiness" (or wellbeing), inside and outside pandemic times. At 16:35, Reddit user lonelygirlili76 asks how to combat self-hatred and increase her self-esteem. At 34:25, Elder_Bird wonders how to manage fear about their 68-year-old mother going back to work as a nurse. At 46:05, a Reddit user with a throwaway account wants to know if they're an asshole for having alcohol delivered during the quarantine. This prompts a discussion of what counts as "essential" and how to deal with vices and addictions in isolation.

In their first remotely-recorded episode, Morgan and Rob discuss how to deal with isolation and uncertainty during a live pandemic.   That Mitchell and Webb Sound, the comedy audio series Rob recommended, is available to listen to here: https://archive.org/details/MitchellWebb/ThatMitchellAndWebbSound

Rob and Morgan dive right into a question from NYKnicks1512 about whether he's being mean for blowing off his girlfriend before they go on a trip together. At 18:32, Necessary-Parking asks how to minimize hard feelings when leaving a job. Finally, at 40:05, lolliepopp99 seeks guidance on avoiding sadness and loneliness when their best friend is with other friends. Tangents include: Rene Magritte, whale dicks, and diversity among chicken species.

Exact-Library seeks guidance on confronting a teacher that's too attached to hugging her students. Then, at 20:50, AnorexicOctopus asks how to respond to a friend's request to make a move on her boyfriend so she can break up with him. Lastly, at 44:56, funinthesun6869 wonders what to do when his stepdaughter initiates inappropriate physical contact. Rob and Morgan discuss setting boundaries and the challenging grey area of personal and societal responsibility for each other's emotions and sexuality.

At 00:20, Morgan asks, "What do you do when you want to make a good podcast episode, but your brain is off?" This week, the tae kwon dough boys make a bad episode where they confront the things they're feeling overwhelmed about, the possibility of disappointing others and the benefits of adult diapers. Morgan discusses the process of identifying her blindspots. Rob opens up about getting attached to a victim mentality.

At the top of the episode, DH2612 asks how to look older when she's with her older boyfriend. At 15:30, JenGob asks why the sound of a baby crying makes her anxious. At 26:05, EssnePair asks why they compare new faces to old ones. At 39:05, Froggirl9 asks how she can let go of her anger.

At the top of the episode, Dilationandcurretage asks how to deal with people treating them differently after they got into med school. Shortly thereafter, Morgan asks Rob how to entertain herself on a long flight. At 33:05, MSQREX asks how to deal with an employee using the good water on his butt. At 44:44, Pufferfisch5000 asks why they don't like their crush now that they're dating, even though he seems perfect.

At 0:01 Breadalicious asks about putting off going to sleep for fear of bad dreams. At 11:51 Throwawaye434343 asks how to tell his mom about his smegma and ask for a circumcision.  At 21:50 Megwill asks if its creepy to compliment strangers. At 33:00 Fernando2103 asks how to deal with a friend who's angry he gave away a gift they gave him. At 43:25 Duveral asks how to ask that people stop touching their baby nicely. At 51:56 AAAABBBBCCCCDDDD10 asks how to deal with a crush on a girl who may be their long distance cousin.

This week, Rob and Morgan dive right into a question from Reddit user AnimeAbove who fears being blackmailed for homosexual experimentation. At 15:45, Ayiki asks why people stay with cheaters, which prompts a discussion of self-worth, self-love and boundaries. At 33:43, Venwar wonders how to make people care and miss you. Rob and Morgan explore belonging, validation, and whether or not you can "make" someone feel for you.

In the first episode of Season 2, Free Advice gets right to the deed with a question from Weary_Yogurt about being naked at home. Then, in the spirit of the new year, Rob and Morgan discuss healthy choices and incremental progress on goals. At 38:26, they give timmymyman advice on how to approach "getting some." At 46:00, Brianbesth9 wants to know if his business aspirations will prevent him from attracting the opposite sex. (Footnote: Satoshi Nakamoto is the name of the inventor of Bitcoin.)

Welcome to the last episode of Free Advice in 2019! We'll be back in 2020 for Season 2, with all new dilemmas and a whole month's worth of perspective on shit. We can't wait to see you then! This week, Morgan asks Rob for advice on an issue she's having with family. In the lightning round, at 27:17, l0lwuuu7 asks if it's okay to skip the bachelor party as the best man. At 34:09, Nick Chilson seeks guidance on unclogging his bathtub. At 43:30, our last question comes to us from prollwell76 who is struggling with guilt from displacing rocks from the Grand Canyon.

The Daring Darlings are back with more advice on your stickiest questions. In this week's lightning round, at 04:15, Tanzicorn asks for advice on how to deal with monthly hormonal shifts, at 21:00, BlindGuardian00 wants help being less nervous talking to girls and at 33:28, TheHeroMatthew needs help crying. For the main event, at 43:50, our girl Tanzicorn is back with a question about how to navigate the challenges of both polyamory and monogamy, in light of personal preferences and partners' wishes.

This week, Rob and Morgan answer questions about issues that come up in different types of relationships. In the lightning round, at 4:55, IAmGuise solicits suggestions for active activities to do with your partner during the winter season, at 26:28 Hidn-Sn2per wonders what to do about a friend who took his Nintendo Switch, and at 31:33 IAmAGoodPotato asks how to tell if a guy is interested in you. Tangents this week include enlightenment and the failures of the American education system.

In this episode, Rob and Morgan continue to address work-related calls for advice. At 14:07, Rob assumes the role of Reddit user deafika to ask her question about how to woo a guy she works with. At 36:47, youbetchamom wonders how to deal with his guilt about watching his cleaning ladies work. Lastly, at 48:47, Dana asks how to allow herself to rest without the guilt of being unproductive.

At the top of this episode, the two chatterboxes solve race relations and dance around defining the difference between cultural appropriation and appreciation. If you don't wanna bite that outrage bait... jump to 16:30. At 18:25, /u/AWindApart asks how can you be happy with life when almost all your time goes to work? At 43:18, Plumpkins Evergreen asks how to deal with an annoying coworker. Tune in to episode 33 next week for part 2 of Work That Works For You!

This week, Morgan talks about self-love through the lens of dating different aspects of herself and Rob defines "idiolect," or a person's individual speech habits, and why it's important to clarify our language in order to connect. In the lightning round, at 28:20, notrlysurewhyimhere asks for help thinking of a senior quote, then at 32:39, StrangeEchidna asks when it's okay to say, "I love you." Here's the link to the School of Life video Rob references on the 3 meanings of love.    

In this one, Rob asks Morgan for tips on how to grow out his hair, which leads to a discussion about how much one should care about their appearance. In the lightning round, 29:59 milkduddddd seeks comebacks for prank calls. Then, at 39:00, sirmattimous asks what to do about his dad who watches the news 24/7.

Episode 29 is here, and it's strong. Morgan explains the voicemail she snuck into episode 28 as a post-credits scene. Rob and Morgan discuss the Earthmother, the ways people are similar and different, the Pokemon Movie (correction: this came out in 1998), their sexual frustrations, and subconscious anglerfish with little glowing dicks on hanging off their foreheads. That's just the first ten minutes. Then they get into the NoFap movement, trying to inspire others, and life philosophies. At 20:30, Rob brings up the nobility of flirting as a means of redistributing your excess self-confidence (a reference to this School of Life video). At 21:40, the hosts discuss their interpretations of God, the Devil, Heaven, and Hell. At 29:00, the duo answer's AnonymousWOct19's question about their first time smoking weed. At 39:00, EmilyMarieQ asks how to accept help from loved ones when she knows she needs it, though she keeps resisting it.

In this one, Rob advises Morgan on overcoming her performance anxiety. The discussion shifts to dealing with their parents' varied responses to their creative endeavors, and how to ask for the love they want to receive from them. At 35:24, they tackle the main question from shwingshwang45 about how to ask his mom to visit less often. 

This week, Bobby Joe (Rogan) and Mor(-JoeRo-)gan tackle lightning round questions from Huntman45566 (29:15) about how to cope with his feelings of hatred toward women. Croutons2414 (42:36) about how to stop automatically apologizing when something isn't your fault, and The Big Kahuna question comes from isaacpk24 (55:20), who wants to know how he can connect with his friends when they're on their phones all the time.   The 2009 essay Rob references is called "The End of Solitude" by William Deresiewicz. Some excerpts for Isaac: "If boredom is the great emotion of the TV generation, loneliness is the great emotion of the Web generation. We lost the ability to be still, our capacity for idleness. They have lost the ability to be alone, their capacity for solitude. And losing solitude, what have they lost? First, the propensity for introspection... Lost, too, is the related propensity for sustained reading. The Internet brought text back into a televisual world, but it brought it back on terms dictated by that world -- that is, by its remapping of our attention spans. Reading now means skipping and skimming; five minutes on the same Web page is considered an eternity. This is not reading as Marilynne Robinson described it: the encounter with a second self in the silence of mental solitude... "To hold oneself apart from society, is to begin to think one's way beyond it. Solitude, Emerson said, "is to genius the stern friend." "He who should inspire and lead his race must be defended from traveling with the souls of other men, from living, breathing, reading, and writing in the daily, time-worn yoke of their opinions." "One can only save oneself -- and whatever else happens, one can still always do that. But it takes a willingness to be unpopular. The last thing to say about solitude is that it isn't very polite. Thoreau knew that the "doubleness" that solitude cultivates, the ability to stand back and observe life dispassionately, is apt to make us a little unpleasant to our fellows, to say nothing of the offense implicit in avoiding their company. But then, he didn't worry overmuch about being genial. He didn't even like having to talk to people three times a day, at meals; one can only imagine what he would have made of text-messaging. We, however, have made of geniality -- the weak smile, the polite interest, the fake invitation -- a cardinal virtue. Friendship may be slipping from our grasp, but our friendliness is universal. Not for nothing does "gregarious" mean "part of the herd." But Thoreau understood that securing one's self-possession was worth a few wounded feelings. He may have put his neighbors off, but at least he was sure of himself. Those who would find solitude must not be afraid to stand alone."  

In this week's lightning round, the Bossy Posse tackles CherryishedTea's question about appearing more heterosexual (at 27:25), goombapez's question about what to ask on a first date (at 35:39), and Thesenateblue's question about getting along better with girls as a guy (at 42:28). The big zamboni this week comes from Orange Archipelago, who wants to know how to sell a significant other on doing psychedelics.    

This week, Morgan opens up about a relationship let-down and Rob dissects his relationship with faith. In the precedent-setting, one-question lightning round (pchoo! pchoo!), at 31:48, tossthiswestcoasts seeks creative revenge on a snooping mom for reading their journal. The main question this week comes to us from DarkTalker28, who wants guidance on maximizing his free time after quitting a job and moving abroad.

This week, the "DANG!" Gang shares their morning routines and their souls. At 22:50, BobbyJoeJimJackBillBoy seeks advice on avoiding a World of Warcraft addiction that is completely unrelated to Rob's. At 30:10, Kratom-up-tha-poopa wants to stop being casually racist. And at 42:20, in the last-lightning-round-question-turned-whole-shebang, Dogu189 seeks happiness in an anxiety-inducing family environment.  

In this one, Rob and Morgan tell you if your kinks align with puppetry. Then, in the lightning round (BING BANG BOOM) at 16:34, briannamignon asks about how to get through dark times, at 25:30, AlphaArgonian182 wages war on mosquitoes, at 30:35, electrosnout wants to sound more motivated, and at 36:53, tatertot94 wonders if she should give her boss a plant. The final question hits at 43:39 when Munky7 asks how to extend his ability to stay on task.

Rob and Morgan are in the desert burning the man, but don't worry, they prepared a piping hot episode of Free Advice for you to sink your ear teeth into on in their absence. In the lightnin' round, the fire breathers help Talia_alyzah introduce almond milk to her skeptical fam (15:12), Sinnard6 reject an overly enthusiastic stranger (20:53), Juchiha1998 get started on a fantasy novel (34:00) and LeoxGod talk to his female friend about her period (38:58). At 43:58, Rob and Morgan help slapmybulge assess whether he wants to be in an open relationship with his fwb.

In this episode, Rob and Morgan chuckle and stare in awe at some profound things before hunkering down in the lightning round after 18 minutes of mere drizzle round with no perceived electrical danger. At 18:20, Admiral_memevacuum asks about how to find the perfect girlfriend while being slightly overweight. At 29:22 CaseyJones7 asks bird people how to get his bird to stop screaming. At 32:15, WannabeGL asks how to find out the age of a girl he's interested in dating. At 40:10 Hola_soy_dora asks how to tell the difference between an intentional or accidental inappropriate touch from a coworker. At 44:13 Nuggetfaces123 asks what they should watch in the comedy or action genres. At 48:25 the main, non-lightning question comes from Star_sight. They ask about how to become nicer without going back to being a pushover.

In this episode, the gruesome twosome tackles no topics and answers no questions because this is not an episode. See you next week!

In this episode, Morgan advises Rob on helping a friend deal with critics, and Rob returns the favor by giving Morgan a strategy for eliminating vocal tics. Then -BOOM- Lighting Round hits. At 21:15 Ramon_Noodles1 asks if he should be nervous about starting middle school. At 27:25 Aistric asks how to get over a celebrity crush. At 29:19 MorningWoodCock asks whether UV lights are going to reveal his jizz to his parents. At 31:13 THIS_GUY_A_PHONYs asks whether they should cheat the maternity leave policy at work? At 35:40 Reddit user Jsaw69 asks about how to handle insecurity in friendships. Here is the link to the TED talk on how to tie your shoes (better).