The Sleeper Hit

Kerri Sullivan is the founder of Jersey Collective, one of New Jersey's most popular Instagram accounts. The project has over 31,000 followers and has been featured by the Asbury Park Press, New Jersey Monthly, CBS Philly, and News 12 NJ. Her writing has appeared in McSweeney's, Catapult, Podcast Review, The Billfold, and elsewhere. She is from Monmouth County but now lives in Essex County. You can find her on Instagram @ksulphoto. Games:Over/Under Best Buy Either/Or -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Sarah Morton Taggart is a writer who lives in Utah with her two kids and one husband. She performs in a band with said husband and also has several side gigs, which include drawing comics and embroidering maps.    Games: Over/Under Best Buy Unexpected Fav   -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.     --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Stefanie Seskin and Meryl met in Chicago, and Stefanie now lives in Boston with her cat, Isobel. She works for the City of Boston and eats a lot of ice cream.   Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Best Buy   -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC  

Kevin Necessary is a freelance illustrator and the editorial cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His cartoons are syndicated by GoComics, and they have been published in publications like The Week and Politico.  Kat Klockow is an independent writer, illustrator, and editor working out of Cincinnati. Her current graphic novel projects are Witches and Sorcerers and Miss Grey: Back From the Dead. She is also the editor of the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities comics anthology project which features a new set of Cincinnati and tri-state area ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy cryptids every year.  Together they are releasing A 44-page B&W comic anthology about regional urban legends, weird history, and paranormal stories, which you can back on Kickstarter   Games: Over/Under (Halloween edition!) Two Truths and a Lie Secret Snack -- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Sara Bir is a chef and writer. She's the author of three cookbooks, including the IACP award-winning The Fruit Forager's Companion, and is an editor with the website Simply Recipes. She lives in Marietta, Ohio and spends her spare time scrounging in the woods for wild edibles. Games:Over/Under Either/or 2 truths and a lie   --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Bizzy Coy is a freelance copywriter for arts and entertainment brands. She has published short humorous fiction in The New Yorker, McSweeney's and Vulture. Recent honors include a Fulbright scholarship, MacDowell fellowship and Puffin Foundation grant. She lives in upstate New York. You can get her monthly email newsletter at tinyletter.com/bizzycoy. Games:Over & Under First Date Secret Snack --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Meryl Williams is a writer for the internet. And today it's her turn in the guest seat as her husband, interviews her in the Sleeper Hit's 100th episode.     --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC  

Lucy Huber is a writer and editor at McSweeney's. She calls into the show to discuss a great show from her past: Sabrina the Teenage Witch     Games: Over/Under Either/Or Best Buy   Find her online at @clhubes     --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Jennifer Peepas has been writing an internet advice column at CaptainAwkward.com for the last ten years. She is the author of an upcoming collection of advice and essays from St. Martin's Essentials. Games: Over/Under Best Buy First Date Books and movies mentioned (Links are to Amazon, but please Shop local!) 1) Paladin's Grace  2) Clockwork Boys 3) Goblin Emperor 4) Upright Women Wanted 5) Witchmark   Movie: Queen (2014)   --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Ryan Davidson was born and raised in Caldwell, Ohio. He went to Ohio Northern where he studied political science, broadcast journalism and social studies education. Ryan left for study abroad in Scotland in 2006 where he met Lydie, his now wife. They have two kids, Maxime and Abigail. He teaches high school history and economics at an American school in the Netherlands.   Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Famous Bae --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Hanif Abdurraqib is a writer from the east side of Columbus, Ohio. His latest book is A Little Devil In America.   Games: Over/Under Secret Snack Best Buy Connect with Hanif: His Website His written works and where to buy them. His Instagram  Reach out for booking or brand partnerships Here Hanif's Pop-culture plug: Girlhood, by Melissa Febos (The link will take you to Amazon, but please support your local bookstores!) --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Britt Julious is a music critic for the Chicago Tribune, covering Chicago's music scene. She has had bylines in Elle Magazine, Glamour and more. She is a human disco ball.   Games:  Over/Under Either/Or #FamousBae    The $500,000 moment mentioned   The infamous "Banana Backpack" Moment   Find Britt on Twitter at @britticisms or Instagram   --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Elizabeth Gentner is a passionate performer and activist who has performed all over the world. She's worked extensively advancing voter rights and is the current Co-Executive Director of Rank the Vote Ohio, an organization dedicated to educating Ohioans about Ranked Choice Voting. After getting an undergrad degree from the University of Miami in Opera & Psychology and a Masters in Opera at Boston University, she spent 5 years in San Francisco performing and running her own small business. She will have her first post-pandemic performance on May 26th at 7 p.m. in Eden park's Seasongood Pavilion in Cincinnati! Games: Over/Under Either/Or Dinner Party Rank the Vote - OhioWebsite Facebook Twitter More from Elizabeth Instagram Twitter Facebook LinkedIn --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Delegate Danielle Walker proudly represents Monongalia County in the West Virginia House of Delegates. She has dedicated her life to service, family, community, and public advocacy.  Delegate Walker is determined to help not only her constituents, but all West Virginia residents, have access to the best quality of life possible. She is passionate about creating an effective solution to the addiction crisis afflicting West Virginians and working to provide affordable housing initiatives so even our most vulnerable communities can live with dignity and secure a better future for our children.   Games: Over/Under #FamousBae Dinner Party   Del. Walker's pop culture plug: https://www.facebook.com/brandhiirvonandtheexperience/   --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Jessica Ellis is an award-winning screenwriter with degrees from UCLA and AFI. Her debut feature, WHAT LIES WEST, a coming-of-age adventure, is available on DVD on 5/11/21. She lives in LA And can be found giving away free pie on Twitter at @baddestmamajama.  Her trailer for What Lies West can be found Here Games: Over/Under Best Buy Weird Habit More about the Rainforest Cafe at the Atlas Obscura Native Candle Company, as mentioned in the show: https://nativecandleco.com/ --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Kevin Necessary is a freelance illustrator and editorial cartoonist. He is currently the editorial cartoonist for The Cincinnati Enquirer. His cartoons are syndicated by GoComics, and his cartoons have been published in a variety of publications such as The Week and Politico. A Cincinnati native, Kevin will fight to the death defending Cincinnati chili. He lives with his wife, Julie, and three cats, Huckleberry, Grayson, and Bonnie. Games: Over/Under Two truths and a lie Either/Or To check out the Dune Soundtrack on Spotify, either scan or click the code below: --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Steven Allen Adams is the state government reporter and political columnist for the Ogden Newspapers chain in West Virginia. He is also a producer and radio D.J. for community radio station WTSQ 88.1 FM in Charleston, where he hosts ska and pop punk show Noise Brigade every Monday at 5 p.m. Steven has more than 15 years of experience working in journalism and broadcast media as a reporter, editor, radio news anchor, TV news producer, sound engineer, and podcast producer. Games: Over/Under Best Buy #FamousBae   Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevenadamswv Follow Steve on Instagram: @stevenadamswv   You can access the Sleeper Hit Ska Tutorial on Spotify, or search for this code:     --- Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Alex Steed is the co-host of Why Are Dads, and he is the owner of a creative and commercial content production company called Knack Factory. He lives in Nashville, TN and Cornish, Maine. Games: Over/Under Dinner Party #FamousBae   Alex Steed on Twitter: @alexsteed     Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Just Meryl this week as she shares her thoughts about the 1st anniversary of pandemic living, the Apple+ TV Show Ted Lasso, hair shears, and going ham on your birthday.  After the year we all have had, you deserve it! You can find out more about this gorgeous Infinite ear cuff at Maison Miru Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Emma Criswell is an avid book reader, cat mom, meditator, yoga lover, and tea aficionado currently living in Columbus, Ohio.   After receiving her Master's in Marketing from Ohio University, she spent the rest of her 20's in NYC living the wine marketing life, working for exciting venues like Robert DeNiro's TriBeCa Grill.  Currently, she's VP of Client Relations at Balzac Communications, a beverage marketing firm based in Napa Valley. She is very happily childfree by choice and single, all the while contemplating her next move with her black cat, Henry.    You can read more about the childfree movement on Reddit   Emma and Meryl play rounds of: Over/Under, Either/Or and #FamousBae   Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams.   Subscribe to the Sleeper Hit for more from Meryl! https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ --- Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Ella Dawson is a sex & culture critic who drinks too much diet coke. In her writing, she digs into topics we usually avoid in polite company: from our dehumanizing culture of casual sex, to how shame keeps us silent about our mental and sexual health.  Ella's Patreon: https://Patreon.com/brosandprose Ella's Twitter: @brosandprose Meryl and Ella play rounds of Over/Under, Secret Snack, and Famous Bae.   Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Mandy Shunnarah is an Alabama-born writer who now calls Columbus, Ohio, home. Her essays, poetry, and short stories have been published in Electric Literature, The Rumpus, Entropy Magazine, and more, as well as an essay forthcoming in the New York Times. She's currently working on a book about her half-Southern redneck, half-Palestinian family. She runs the book blog Off the Beaten Shelf and the vintage shop Posh&Page Vintage.   You can learn more about all this stuff at mandyshunnarah.com.   Meryl and Mandy play rounds of Over/Under, Weird Habit, and #FamousBae   Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Allie Ryan works in healthcare marketing. She loves animals, wine, and coffee. She wholeheartedly believes in human rights and that she is a good plant mom and decent cat guardian to her feline friend, Shandy. Allie and Meryl Discuss "Real Talk", self care, and finding the right Primary Care Physician. They play a round of Over/Under, Weird Habit, and Either/ Or. Allie is on Twitter and Instagram  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Liz Juranek is a former writer and editor who now works for a medical association doing neither of those things. She has two Instagrams: one for makeup and one for following hamster and other small rodent accounts. She is also Meryl's co-host on Texas Forever, their podcast about the acclaimed show Friday Night Lights. Liz also is an advocate for the Self Help Closet and Pantry of Des Plaines   Liz and Meryl play a round of Over/Under, Secret Snack, and Either/Or.   Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Liza Lovegood stops by the show to discuss burlesque as well as some of the podcasts she's been listening to while shut-in due to the pandemic. She also plays a round of Over/Under, Unexpected Fav, and Weird Habit. Liza Lovegood dances burlesque in Athens, OH and loves to make you feel special with her deep throaty… vocal stylings. She also loves musicals and Harry Potter which influences her dances and even her name! Liza on Facebook Liza on Instagram     Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC **Editor's note: apologies for the occasional echo in this episode. The Sleeper Hit Crew is working out new and better ways to interview guests! 

Will Fogle stops by the show to discuss Medical Marijuana, CBD, and his absolute hate for Black licorice. He also plays a round of Over/Under, Unexpected Fav, and Either/Or. Will is an Emergency Medicine Physician and former Helicopter Physician with nine-years' experience leading multi-disciplinary teams. He is the owner of Fogle's Emergency Specialist LLC, providing telemedicine/telehealth urgent care to patients around the country. He is also the owner of healing-chemistry.com, offering medical marijuana recommendations in Ohio and New York, expanding soon to Illinois. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

It's time once again for a mini ep! Daniel Clark, Meryl's husband, stops by the show to play some games, including Over/Under, Secret Snack and Either / Or.  Daniel Clark is a mainframe systems programmer for the bureau of the fiscal service. He has a six-year-old son and loves home brewing, biking and running on his treadmill.  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ Editing by Clawson Solutions Group LLC

Returning guest Gina Watters is back on the show for a games mini episode! Gina is sometimes-writer with a day job in nonprofit development. She lives in Chicago where she staves off existential dread by trying to fight the good fight from her couch, in between episodes of Schitt's Creek. Follow Gina on Twitter @cheetahmarie. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Returning guest Sarah Morton Taggart stops by to share some kids' TV shows that won't make you tear your hair out, thanks to the magic of PBS Kids. Sarah also plays Be Boss and Best Buy after a round of Over/Under! Sarah Morton Taggart is originally from Utah and has resumed living there after a decade-long stint in Chicago. She squeezes in time to write for a local newspaper and draw comics for her own amusement while raising two little boys. Follow Sarah on Instagram at @sarahmourink and follow her maps making project at @citystitchermaps. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Andrew McIntire stops by the pod to make a case for Avatar: The Last Airbender (the TV show) as well as its sequel, Legend of Korra. He also plays Over/Under, Either/Or, and Secret Snack! Andrew is a father of 3 and husband who worked in professional politics for 5 years. He has been a political junkie ever since.  Follow Andrew on Twitter @AndrewCMcIntire. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Bonnie Tawse is this week's guest and the author of The Belt Cookie Table Cookbook, published this past June by Belt Publishing out of Cleveland. She is a writer and educator committed to exploring the connections between food, community, culture and the environment. She lives in Chicago with her husband and two sons. Follow Bonnie on Instagram @tawsebonnie.  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Meryl's very good friend Stefanie Seskin stops by for what was meant to be a mini games episode and turned into a great discussion of why it's important to support the creators whose work you enjoy and appreciate. Stefanie plays Over/Under, Best Buy, and Secret Snack! Stefanie and Meryl met in Chicago, and Stefanie now lives in Boston with her cat, Isobel. She works for the City of Boston and eats a lot of ice cream. Follow Stefanie on Twitter @saseskin.  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

David Cross stops by the pod to talk about the merits of making and ordering mocktails! He has tips for dealing with not drinking in social situations as well as ideas for starter-level at-home mocktails. He also plays Over/Under, Two Truths and a Lie and Weird Habit. Listen to his podcast Award Weiners! David is a content marketer based in Brooklyn, New York. He co-hosts Award Wieners, a podcast in which he reviews Best Picture winners and makes a hot dog recipe based off of the film. It's a celebration of American culinary and cinematic pop culture.  Follow David on Twitter @ItsMeDavidCross and Instagram @ItsMeDavidCross.  https://www.awardwieners.com/ Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

It's time for a mini ep! Daniel Clark, Meryl's husband, stops by the show to play some games, including Over/Under, Super Group and Best Buy.  Daniel Clark is a mainframe systems programmer for the bureau of the fiscal service. He has a six-year-old son and loves home brewing, biking and running on his treadmill.  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Long time listener Kelsey Funk stops by the pod to talk to Meryl about making your own clothing! If you too want to cut down on the amount of fast fashion in your closet *and* have pieces that are tailored to your exact measurements, Kelsey has some ideas for where you can start. Kelsey also plays Over/Under, Be Boss, and a brand new game called Either/Or! Kelsey Funk is a bereavement counselor and crafter. She enjoys making things, plants, yoga, dancing, and spending time with her husband and their chihuahua, Prince. Follow Kelsey on Twitter @kelseylfunk and Instagram @euphoricyarn.  Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

This week's guest Brad Pierce sells Meryl on Children of Men's message of optimism. This 2006 dystopian thriller tanked at the box office but was an underrated critical darling that resonates today more than ever. Brad also plays Over/Under, Secret Snack and #FamousBae! Brad enjoys most everything pop-culture, with the exception of being a social media ghost! His hobbies include cooking, biking, being outdoors, and hanging out with his wife Colleen and their hound, Millard. He works as a professor at Marietta College's Physicians Assistant program and practices as a PA one day a week at the local cancer center. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Colleen Pierce left the corporate world of marketing and communications after 12+ years. Now, she is living in the freelance writing world, writing mostly for the life science industry. Colleen is on the show talking about how anyone, but especially women, can build wealth.  Outside of the writing realm, Colleen enjoys biking and hiking adventures with her husband Brad, putting her green thumb to good use, and spending quality time with their trusty husky, Millard Fillmore. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Sara Bir is a chef and a writer. She's the author of two cookbooks, including The Fruit Forager's Companion. She is a regular contributor to Simply Recipes. Before the pandemic, she taught hands-on cooking classes and regularly gave presentations at libraries and festivals. Sara's topic is indie publishing, and she goes into the lack of diversity in publishing at large, including in food media. Meryl & Sara play Over/Under, Be Boss, and First Date and talk about the challenges of dating during a pandemic. Follow Sara on Instagram @sausagetarian. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Levi Funk is a mental health counselor, musician and Twitch streamer. He stops by the podcast to talk up The Grateful Dead! Meryl & Levi play Over/Under, Two Truths and a Lie, and Best Buy and talk about why it's okay to not be productive during quarantine. The Grateful Dead Starter Pack on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04Dayxtcuj97efL1GhfGto Follow Levi on Twitter @LeviFunk_ and on Twitch @funkwgn. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

The Sleeper Hit Podcast is back for a third season! Sarah Arnold is the owner and founder of Clutch MOV, an online lifestyle magazine about the Mid-Ohio Valley. Sarah's topic is two Star Wars animated shows she thinks fans should be watching. Meryl & Sarah play Over/Under, Best Buy and Secret Snack and talk about road trips. Follow Sarah on Twitter @theresarahgoes and Instagram @wheresarahgoes. Follow Meryl on Twitter @MerylWilliams and Instagram @merylkwilliams. https://thesleeperhit.substack.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

The Sleeper Hit Podcast is coming back to your feed after a long hiatus. What's underrated in 2020?

Meryl goes over some TV shows, podcasts, movies, and books she's been digging this winter. Will 'This Is Us' be too bleak for January? Is Slate's new podcast about Watergate helping ease her anxieties about the Trump administration? Only time and therapy will tell! To get links to some of these things and more, sign up for Meryl's newsletter! TinyLetter.com/TheSleeperHit Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

It's a special holiday episode! Meryl's BFF, Stefanie Seskin, talks about the appeal of holiday-themed romantic comedies and how they're often dismissed because they are made for an audience of women. Meryl & Stef play Over/Under and Best Buy and share their opinions on re-gifting. Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

The Sleeper Hit is still on hiatus, but Meryl recorded a pilot episode of a new Friday Night Lights podcast with her friend, Liz Juranek. If you like FNL, or like Meryl and Liz, give it a listen and give us your feedback! Texas Forever, y'all! Liz's twitter: @lizjuranek Meryl's twitter: @MerylWilliams Show's twitter: @TexasForeverPod

Meryl goes over some books, TV, podcasts, and more that she's been into so far for Fall '17. Should you watch Riverdale and Rick and Morty? Find out now! To get links to some of these things and more, sign up for Meryl's newsletter! TinyLetter.com/TheSleeperHit Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/

Writer Laura Chanoux talks about the hilariously entertaining BBC radio drama Benedict Cumberbatch did *before* he became famous as Sherlock Holmes. She also shares who would be at her best-ever dinner party, and who her #1 celebrity crush is. Follow Laura on Twitter @LauraChanoux and read her stuff on The Billfold and The Belladonna Comedy! Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ 

First-ever returning guest Megan Burbank schools us on birth control, and how it's portrayed and misrepresented in politics. She also shares why what's best for her or Meryl or you may not be best for everyone! Follow Megan on Twitter @meganireneb and sign up for her amazing newsletter, The Killjoy Report. Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/  Show note: At one point, Megan mentioned USDA approval and she wants you to know she meant FDA! Our bad! ¯_(ツ)_/¯

High school art teacher and graphic design artist Owen Williams (aka, Meryl's big brother!) talks about the appeal and depth of great cartoons like Gravity Falls, Steven Universe, and Star Vs. The Forces of Evil. He also plays a great round of Over/Under, along with Unexpected Fav and Best Buy. Follow Owen's classroom on Instagram @ and Owen on Twitter @geekierthanthou! Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ 

Nicholas Dekker of Breakfast With Nick came on the show to advocate for "grip it and rip it"-style traveling, which is not for the faint of heart, but is maybe the best way to see the most of a new city. Listen to where he and his wife visited (and ate) on trips everywhere from Manhattan to Cincinnati's Over-The-Rhine neighborhood. Nick has been writing about breakfast at breakfastwithnick.com for the last decade. Follow him on twitter @breakfastwnick!

Poet Christina M. Rau stops by to talk up America's classic diners and the joy of being able to order anything from a 2 a.m. waffle to a "garbage plate." Christina is the author of "Liberating The Astronauts" and the chapbooks "WakeBreatheMove" and "For The Girls, I." Follow Christina on Twitter @ChristinaMRau! https://christinamrau.com/ Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/ 

Funny Chicago writer Luke Trayser makes a case for the smartest, nerdiest Friend to Meryl (who is clearly a Monica). Luke is internet famous for hating La Crioux, making this episode's edition of Over/Under especially entertaining! Follow Luke on Medium and Twitter (@TrukeLayser)! Related reading: https://medium.com/words-for-life/how-to-be-a-copywriter-f60fd17d4b68 https://medium.com/@thatdavidhopkins/how-a-tv-sitcom-triggered-the-downfall-of-western-civilization-336e8ccf7dd0  Theme song: "Sleeper Hold," by Saintseneca (@saintseneca) http://www.saintseneca.com/