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Nothing tests your social skills like trying to end a phone call with someone who can TALK. We’ve got some phrases to help you make your escape, the signs that scream “I actually have my life together,” and a debate over the nicknames we’ve given the places we live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Work crush alert?! A listener thinks her coworker might be starting to like her as more than just a coworker, and naturally, we have thoughts. Plus, college move-in day brings out VERY specific types of parents, and we're finding out the surprisingly wild origins behind phrases we've been saying our entire lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are normal first-date questions... and then there are whatever Adam was asking Brooke. She tried to go along with it until the questions became suspiciously specific. Once she figured out what might really be going on, the entire vibe of the date changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good intentions don't always equal good results. We're sharing the times trying to do something nice completely backfired, plus the conversation parents know they need to have but would rather avoid. And finally, science may have given us the excuse we've been waiting for to sleep in this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need help escaping the “sooo... what do you do?” conversation? We’ve got you. Plus, we’re talking interview tips that could give you an edge with your next job, and attempting to settle a VERY confusing debate: is Labor Day THIS Monday or NEXT Monday?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus attended the free concert hosted by Train to celebrate their new album release at Haight Street in San Francisco. This was a special performance because they performed in front of the pub where they started 32 years ago. Check out our social medias for live performance videos and sneak peak of new song. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus has entered his bulk beef era, and we're still processing it. Plus, we tackle the very awkward reality of breaking up with someone you like but don't actually love, and find out why everyone suddenly wants to eat like they're at grandma's house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're paying for your kid's college, do you get ANY say in what they major in? One listener has a dilemma that's about to divide parents and students. Plus, we count down the most popular dogs of 2026 and get nostalgic over the decades we grew up in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we PLEASE relearn how to behave at the airport?! We talk about why travel etiquette seems to be getting worse, the delivery room mistakes nurses wish dads would stop making, and where single people are finding love IRL in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor needs the group's support today, and we're rallying! We also confess the most absent-minded things we've ever done, and Marcus drops the most random update imaginable: he's getting half a cow. Where is he even putting all of it?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're feeling a little cheeky today. We reveal the British phrases Americans have fully adopted, debate the hobbies that might secretly give people the ick, and figure out how to reclaim your life after work because your weeknight deserves to be more than dinner, scrolling, and bed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently adulthood is paying someone to clean your house... and then panic-cleaning before they get there. We also find out where to vacation when you need to truly do NOTHING, and debate where innocent behavior ends and micro-cheating begins. Things get complicated FAST.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be honest... when the speed limit says 65, what number are YOU actually doing? We debate whether speeding has basically become socially acceptable, discover why dating a gamer might actually be a major green flag, and find out which states are officially having way more fun than the rest of us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus would like everyone to know his name has officially been cleared. Plus, we take a closer look at what's actually hiding inside our favorite snacks, and discover the things you used to find embarrassing that suddenly become major green flags as you get older.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Marcus being a jerk, or is everyone just being a little too sensitive? We put him on trial, expose the Gen X and Millennial advice that seriously needs to be retired, and help a listener who did a little pre-date detective work... only to discover some things she REALLY wishes she hadn't.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some things should probably stay in the group chat... but apparently we're sharing them anyway. We get into the art of oversharing, hear some painfully awkward proposal stories that did NOT go according to plan, and figure out the secret to taking a power nap that actually leaves you feeling refreshed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guys, we need to talk about the things you think are impressing women... because apparently, we're not impressed. We also share the perfect phrases to shut down rude people without losing your cool, and a coffee shop situation turns into a surprisingly heated DM Dilemma. Whose side are you on?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pack your bags, but maybe double-check them first. We're talking about the wild things TSA has banned, settling the debate over when you officially earn "local" status, and Taylor checks in with an update on her boob job recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor is currently facing a crisis involving... a Tamagotchi. Yes, seriously. We also attempt to translate the mysterious language of corporate America for Gen Z, and a listener needs our help with some roommate drama that's getting VERY uncomfortable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor has some BIG news to share, and yes, we have a lot of questions. We also get into the unspoken rules of BBQ etiquette, because apparently there is a right and wrong way to show up to the cookout, and Marcus' daughter accidentally discovers one of his biggest secrets. This episode is pure chaos.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Examples of comfortable truths: Live in the moment, don't wait for someone to apologize to forgive, life is short, fear is a major source of regret, change is inevitable - just embrace it. If you learn how to master these uncomfortable truths, you will live a happier life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus is 50 + and still feels awkward when he swears in front of his mother. Hear Taylor's funny story about her family swearing jar incentive. What is your vibe on this? Do you allow your kids to swear in front of you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you leave people on read? Scroll for hours before bed? Spent unnecessary time sitting on the toilet while scrolling? Let us know, we don't judge! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has Taylor ever been on a road trip? Or doe she just fly everywhere? Marcus tell us about his experience when he visited the East Coast and took a road trip to Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be honest... how long are you actually leaving leftovers on the counter before deciding they're "probably still fine?" We debate everyone's questionable food habits, hear the biggest apartment red flags women have ever walked into, and get hyped for our boat cruise tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can your bank account actually affect your chances at finding love? We dive into the money debate that's got everyone talking, discuss whether AI belongs in the classroom, and Taylor has some personal news to share that you won't want to miss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out some of the "nice" things we say might actually be making us sound less confident. We also take a nostalgic trip through all the things that used to be free (RIP), and share all the excitement leading up to the karaoke boat cruise. Safe to say the excitement is real.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode starts with information that might send you into a cleaning frenzy. Then we dive into the role best friends play in modern dating, because some people are basically dating the entire group chat. Plus, the countdown to our boat cruise is officially on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need help surviving the workday? We've got ideas to make your shift way more enjoyable, plus creative ways to beat the heat without melting, and we expose the coworkers who somehow make getting anything done completely impossible... but are also the reason work is actually fun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out you've probably been brushing your teeth wrong this whole time... and now we can't stop thinking about it. Plus, Marcus officially enters his Costco era and desperately needs shopping advice, and we uncover a fact about preteens that honestly explains a LOT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we willingly stay up way too late knowing we're going to regret it the next morning? We spiral over our worst bedtime habits, expose the most annoying people on airplanes (yes, we're judging), and Marcus shares a first world problem that's somehow both ridiculous and painfully relatable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How long is too long to store someone else's stuff? We help a listener who's been babysitting her sister's boxes for years, find out if speeding is actually saving you any time (spoiler: maybe not), and Marcus officially joins the Costco club. Big adulthood energySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you rather feel safe on vacation or survive walking behind someone who has zero sense of urgency? We dive into the best U.S. vacation spots, the fast walker versus slow walker war, and Marcus' latest parenting adventure after his daughter invited the whole crew over.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your phone background might be exposing more about you than you think. We break down what your lock screen says about your personality, share the supportive bestie phrases everyone needs to hear, and Taylor prepares for a football game with Marcus' family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you confront a loud neighbor or just suffer in silence? We get into a DM Dilemma, talk about why everyone's suddenly ditching screens for old-school hobbies, and hear how Marcus' Fourth of July really went. Expect laughs, questionable decisions, and a few moments that are way too relatable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a quick getaway? We share the best cities for a three day weekend, spill the wildest things bartenders have overheard behind the bar, and Taylor recaps a day so chaotic it almost doesn't sound real. Buckle up, this one goes off the rails fast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some compliments stick with you forever, and we hear the ones people still think about years later. Then we get into the subtle signs someone might secretly be judging you... because overthinking is basically a hobby at this point. If you've ever replayed an interaction in your head, this episode is for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parents are getting a little too creative, and honestly... some of these hacks are wild. We react to the most unhinged parenting tricks we've ever heard, then debate whether you'd actually rent a bestie or if that's taking adulthood a little too far.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wedding guests are exposing the most outrageous things they've been asked to pay for, we react to our very first Karaoke Cruise complaint, and answer the question nobody saw coming: would you actually rent a bestie? This episode is equal parts chaotic, hilarious, and oddly relatable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taylor's morning was an absolute disaster before the show even started, we expose how much time people actually spend pretending to work, and Marcus has all the details on the biggest karaoke party of the summer. Chaos, questionable productivity, and good vibes only.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever lost 30 minutes watching someone organize a pantry, this episode is for you. We break down why oddly satisfying videos are so addictive, translate the Gen Z slang confusing the office, and get you hyped for the Marcus in the Morning Karaoke Cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turns out the "dream life" isn't always giving what it's supposed to. We break down the glamorous lifestyle choices that are actually exhausting, debate when canceling plans is totally acceptable, and get you ready for the Marcus in the Morning Karaoke Cruise. Consider this your sign to grab the aux and hit play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the unspoken rules of the men's bathroom? We uncover the etiquette every guy seems to know, share the best things to bring to a Fourth of July party without showing up empty-handed, and Marcus explains how he somehow managed to disappoint his entire family. This episode is equal parts helpful and chaotic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever been permanently promoted to "just a friend"? We dive into friend-zone horror stories, spill the Gen Z habits we think are destined to disappear, and share all the details about hosting live trivia at Boudin in Santa Rosa. If you love unfiltered opinions, this one's for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it actually take to get fired from a job? Apparently... a lot less than you'd think. We swap the wildest coworker firing stories, Producer Taylor shares a potential new side hustle that's got everyone talking, and Marcus spills all the tea from his vacation. It's giving workplace chaos, career pivots, and vacation recap energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer break isn't always a free-for-all. We debate the strictest rules parents still enforce when school's out, have a hilarious conversation about the signs someone might be bad in bed before anything even happens, and share everything you need to know about the Marcus in the Morning Karaoke Cruise. From family rules to dating red flags to singing your heart out on the water, this episode has it all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is full of hot takes and wholesome moments. We call out the parenting advice that didn't age well, share our biggest everyday pet peeves, uncover the habits couples don't discover until they live together, and celebrate the little things partners do that make a relationship stronger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit the awkward phases we'd rather forget, debate how much allowance kids should actually get, and share our favorite solo date ideas. Plus, we tackle the impossible interview question that can stump just about anyone. Equal parts cringe, practical, and surprisingly wholesome.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apparently there's a specific time of day when most drivers decide the rules are more like suggestions. We break down that surprising stat, share the things we wish someone had told us sooner in life, talk about people who absolutely overstay their welcome, and call out a few classic boomer habits that refuse to die.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When did the doorbell become the most stressful sound in the world? We talk about why nobody seems excited to answer the door anymore, break down the eye-popping cost of modern weddings, and discuss why more adults are living at home well into their 30s. Adulting isn't getting any cheaper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.