Kind of Sober

Episode Thirty-Five - Here at Kind of Sober, there is nothing we love more than trying to get to know each other better and making it as entertaining as possible! There's no doubt that asking each other our favorites can be pretty insightful. This episode features more than just your basic 'what's your favorite color' kinds of questions, we go for the heavy stuff. Of course we do! The Kind of Sober crew answers Jena's hard-hitting questions like "what's your favorite US state?" or "Favorite movie from the 80s?" Mary has a cinematic hot take that the rest of the crew (spoilers!) soundly agrees with, and COVID positives galore!

Episode Thirty-Four - Just about everyone has a ton of useless factoids swirling around in their head at any given moment. We all know that one person who can just rattle off something you've probably never heard before. Well, that's also true of us here at the show! However, when forced to think of them, we tend to come up blank. So this week, we're sharing fun, little known facts that we found online! Naturally, if the internet says it, and a podcast repeats it, it must be true! Jordan's television Hot Take is wholesome, and much like the pandemic they're named after, there's no end in sight for our COVID-Positives! 

Episode Thirty-Three - This week's episode is the ultimate trip down memory lane: like true 90s Kids, the Kind of Sober crew takes an in depth look at the Disney Renaissance. We tackle every movie released from 1989 to 2000, and of course talk about all the famous blockbusters, but also some deep cuts in the Disney lineup that you may have completely forgotten about! Jena has the hot take this week, and we all share more COVID positives!

Episode Thirty-Two - Sometimes certain quotes just stay with you. From the time you hear it, it can resonate with you so much that you just want to share it with everyone. That's what we're doing this week! We are here to tell you all the great quotes from great people that make us feel good and make us think. Then, Andrew gets topical with his Hot Take, and we get positive with more COVID-Positives! 

Episode Thirty-One - Talking about movies is one of our favorite past times here at Kind of Sober. Sometimes, movies that are made for kids aren't exactly cheerful and upbeat, and can be really depressing and scary instead. This week, it's all about those movies that scarred us for life as kids. Whether it be Disney movies, or movies we watched in school, some movies that are made for kids, probably shouldn't be seen by kids. Mary comes in with a musical hot take, and as always, COVID positives galore! 

Episode Thirty - We've all lived some pretty interesting lives... Well, some more than others. This week, we're playing a classic game of Never Have I Ever! Who here has been drunk with their parents? Been told they resemble a celebrity? EATEN GRASS? Lots of excitement as we tell a bunch of fun stories from our past! Then, Jordan's Hot Take is theatrical, and the COVID-Positives roll on! 

Episode Twenty-Nine - Ten questions, in fact! On a very special episode this week, we here at Kind of Sober interview each other! Each member picked another, and thought of ten questions to ask the other person. We each get to ask questions and give answers to questions that are hard, easy, and very insightful and thought-provoking. Jena has another edible Hot Take for us, and we all share some more COVID-positives.

Episode Twenty-Eight - What happens when you ask the Kind of Sober crew to pick four people to present a history on? They pick four badass women, of course! Join us as we talk about these incredibly inspirational females who have all made amazing contributions to our society and helped pave the way for a bigger, better future. Then, Andrew's Hot Take is of heroic proportions, and we speed round more COVID-Positives! 

Episode Twenty-Seven - Remember going places? Remember leaving the house? It's hard to remember all the way back to March, but that's what this week's episode is all about! We all have our favorite places to go and visit. The Kind of Sober crew is no different: we have our favorite places to go, like trips abroad or around the United States. Or, places we don't go anywhere, like various rooms around the house, especially during quarantine. Don't miss these travel stories, more COVID positives, and Mary's musical hot take!

Episode Twenty-Six - It's never too early to get spooky! This week, we're talking all things that give us the chills. The crew did some digging into some of our favorite eerie myths and realities, to incredibly interesting results! Jordan gives a Hot Take that sings, and the COVID-Positives keep marching on. *Editor's Note: Please be advised that some mature themes are discussed in this episode, including descriptions of murder and sexual assault. Discretion is advised.*

Episode Twenty-Five - It's always a holiday season! This week, Kind of Sober takes a look at some of our favorite memories from past holidays. From Labor Day to Christmas to St. Patrick's Day and Election Day, we go around the entire calendar year and talk about some of the most important days of the year. Jena's hot take is perfect for a quarantined discussion, and the COVID positives keep on rolling!

Episode Twenty-Four - This week, we're taking a more sobering look into the subject of mental health. Join us as we talk about our own personal experiences and how we've guided our way through, and what it may look like to be an outside observer to someone who is in need. Then, Andrew gives a very apropos Hot Take, and we share more COVID-Positives! Please note: We are not experts in any way, shape, or form on this subject! If you or someone you know is struggling, do not hesitate to reach out to your local resources for aid. And always remember; you are not alone.

Episode Twenty-Three - Pets cant be one of the most important parts of anyone's lives. Every pet owner has so many stories to tell about their dogs, cats, birds, or even hamsters. And that's no exception for the Kind of Sober crew! This week it's all about pets and the many reasons why we love them. Also, Mary comes through with an edible Hot Take, and the crew continues to share some COVID positives!

Episode Twenty-Two - Conspiracy theories have long been prominent in our society, and have only been enhanced by the availability of the internet and other mediums for researching and debunking. This week, we dive into four of our favorite conspiracy theories and offer backgrounds, details, and our own opinions on what really might have gone down. Is the real Paul McCartney dead? Was Lee Harvey Oswald the lone gunman who killed JFK? The Mandela Effect; a simple misunderstanding, or proof of an alternate reality? And what really happened to Princess Di? Join us and find out!  Want to share your favorite theories or offer your opinions on ours? Email us at kindofsoberpodcast@gmail.com and let us know what you think. We'd also love to hear your COVID-Positives! 

Episode Twenty-One - "In these challenging times..." How many times have you read, heard, or personally used that phrase in recent memory? We know we have; a lot. So in these challenging times, we here at the show wanted to give you an idea on how we've been spending our time at home while in quarantine. Hobbies abound on this week's episode, and Jena gives a hygienic Hot Take! Plus, we introduce a brand new segment to close out the show that we are really excited about, and we hope you are, too! 

Episode Twenty - How well do you know your friends? Have they ever shoplifted? Have they ever gone out of the country alone? Have they ever been fired from a job? The crew asks each other these and all kinds of questions this week on Kind of Sober!

Episode Nineteen - And you thought you could get rid of us... We're back, and this week (though recorded long ago) we're talking nostalgia! Fashion trends, sick movies, schooltime fun, and Dr. Ruth all stop by on this trip down memory lane. Jordan gives a Hot Take addendum, and we all wait anxiously for Poppy to poop out a wedding band. The excitement never ends! 

Episode Eighteen - In the world we live in today, it can be hard to find things that makes us happy. Sometimes, all you need is a little release from life so you can be a little less stressed. This week's episode is all about some of our favorite ways to get some R&R and be happier and more positive every day.

Episode Seventeen - Kids do the darndest things. On this episode: Kind of Sober reminisces about those good old days of childhood. Jordan has trouble in the Drive-In, Jena has some wacky pets, Andrew ruins a wiffle ball bat because of a movie, and Mary becomes the queen of segues. This week also features a very special guest!

Episode Sixteen - What better way to get to know more about your friends than to play a game of "who's the most likely"? Especially when those friends are less than kind of sober, and some new faces (voices?) join us for this week's episode. Special guests, lots of laughs, and a nice hot take make this episode chock full of good stuff.

Episode Fifteen - It's time for another round of Chuck Klosterman's "Hypertheticals"! This week the group discusses hypotheticals like: whether a documentary about their lives would be more interesting than a fiction film, or if they would commute to a different state, just to deliver some documents they know nothing about. Then, they discuss the impact and importance (or lack thereof) of influencers.

Episode Fourteen - Vacations can provide some of the most memorable moments in a person's life, and no one knows that better than the Kind of Sober crew. This week is all about those memory making trips to different cities, states, and countries with family and friends. Then, Jena gives us an interesting, edible Hot Take.

Episode Thirteen - This week's Kind of Sober is all about music! Albums and bands can affect us in so many ways: Whether it be pure nostalgia, or a perfect seasonal background, music has this unique way of enhancing our moods. Lots of music recommendations on this episode. Then Mary shakes it all up with a great Hot Take.

Episode Twelve - Slender Man, Creepypastas and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark all have at least one thing in common: they're on this episode of Kind of Sober! This week, it's all about urban legends, scary stories, and the horrors of parts of the Internet. Fair warning, this one gets a little spooky.

Episode Eleven - Clothes that are too big or too small? Smelling something bad all the time or would you rather smell bad all the time? So many questions, lots of answers on this edition of Kind of Sober, where we answer some more of life's great hypotheticals. Then, the Kind of Sober crew discusses whether or not a certain film franchise is killing the industry.

Episode Ten - We all have our guilty pleasures. The movies, the music, and the TV shows that we're almost embarrassed to admit we like. Almost. This week's Kind of Sober is all about those painfully bad things that we all love to love anyway, flaws and all. Some may even surprise you! Some probably won't.

Episode Nine - Award Show Season is the best season! The Kind of Sober crew decided to try and see all of the movies nominated for Oscars, and then pick who should win the awards! Could we possibly agree with the Academy? Or, in the grand tradition of Siskel and Ebert, do we go in a completely different direction? Find out what would happen if the Oscars had only 4 voters.

Episode Eight - What if someone walked up to you and offered you a large amount of money if you completed a simple task like counting backwards? Would you do it? What if the punishment for getting a digit wrong was instant pain? Would you still do it? These kinds of hypothetical situations are the subject of this week's Kind of Sober. This week also features our second special guest, and a particularly volatile hot take.

Episode Seven - Did you know that some of the things you learned about history weren’t true? Kind of Sober decided to talk about some of the things that they thought they knew about history, and then discovered were completely wrong. From Anastasia to George Washington, and the continent of Africa to Louis XIV, Kind of Sober talks history this week, and what we all know now, and should keep in mind for the future.

Episode Six - Some tropes just need to die. Whether it be in dumb comedies, or supposedly romantic novels, there are certain ideas, stereotypes, and cliches that just need to stay in the writer's mind. Even that's a bit of a stretch. This episode is all about those annoying cliches, and why they all suck. If that weren't enough, this episode also features one of the hottest of hot takes, courtesy of Jena.

Episode Five - Ever wonder if some of your friends had the same experiences you did in school? Kind of Sober takes a special look at some of the great stories from days gone by: college, high school, junior high, and even elementary school. Featured in this episode is our very first special guest! This is definitely one for the ages. Also, stay in school, kids.

Episode Four - The Kind of Sober crew loves movies. So much so, they decided to pick three movies each that impacted them the most. Of course, there were so many movies that didn't make the final cut, and they talked about those, too.

Episode Three - Is it possible to separate great art from terrible artists? Kind of Sober discusses the volatile subject of consuming (or not consuming) art made by people who did awful things. Authors, television hosts, musicians, movie directors, no one's safe from the wrath of the Kind of Sober podcasters. Or Mary's bullet points.

Episode Two - The gang gets less than "Kind of Sober" and tries to answer some of the hardest hitting questions, all courtesy of The New York Times. All the while, Mary's cat Charlie tries desperately to become the unofficial fifth member of the group.

Episode One - In their first episode, the Kind of Sober crew takes on James Lipton's "Inside the Actor's Studio" questionnaire. Get to know the members of your new favorite podcast. Or least favorite. You decide.