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Why do we giggle, snort, and bust a gut laughing? Is it just humans being weird, does it serve some higher function or do other animals crack up too? And, okay, Dara is a comedian, but has he ever really made anyone laugh, like properly? With help from Professor Greg Bryant and Professor Sophie Scott, they dive into the science of LOLs, exploring how laughter bonds us, eases stress, and even spices up flirting. They uncover the difference between genuine belly laughs and those polite chuckles that pepper everyday interactions. Contributors:Sophie Scott - Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL Greg Bryant - Professor of Communication at UCLA Betty La France - Professor or Communication, Northern Illinois University Producer: Ilan Goodman Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem A BBC Studios Audio Production

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review, where this week we're going full rom-com with a film that brings swagger, charm, and a surprisingly heartfelt message to the genre: Hitch (2005).Directed by Andy Tennant and starring Will Smith in peak smooth-talking form, Hitch follows Alex “Hitch” Hitchens, a professional dating consultant known as the “Date Doctor.” His job? Helping awkward men win over the women of their dreams. His golden rule? No tricks, just helping guys be the best version of themselves. But when Hitch meets his match in cynical gossip columnist Sara Melas (played by Eva Mendes), he quickly discovers that love isn't something you can plan—or dodge.Alongside the central romance, the film pairs Kevin James and Amber Valletta in a charmingly awkward subplot where Hitch tries to coach James' character, Albert, into wooing a high-powered heiress. The physical comedy here is excellent, and James' earnestness offers a perfect counterpoint to Smith's practiced cool.What sets Hitch apart from other rom-coms of its era is its big-hearted message: behind every confident exterior, there's vulnerability, and real connection comes from authenticity. It's stylish, funny, and doesn't take itself too seriously—but still manages to land some surprisingly sincere moments.Will Smith brings effortless charisma, but it's the ensemble that makes the film tick, and its breezy pacing keeps the whole thing light and engaging. Hitch might be formulaic in structure, but it sticks the landing thanks to strong performances and a script that knows when to wink and when to swoon.Perfect for a date night, guilty pleasure viewing, or just remembering when rom-coms had swagger and sincerity in equal measure.

This event was part of Critical Conversations, a new series on the age of misinformation by Intelligence Squared and Sage & Jester, hosted by Sophia Smith Galer. Sometimes the best way to expose a lie is to laugh at it. Satire is a force to be reckoned with in any democracy and artists are essential in shedding light on the truth. Comedy has long been a way to bring difficult conversations to the fore, and to challenge narratives. At Tricks, Trolls and LOLs, find out how humour and creative expression can serve as a counterbalance to misinformation; how satire can dismantle it, why authoritarian regimes fear comedians, and how art can be a powerful antidote to propaganda. In May 2025, we were joined by host Sophia Smith Galer and comedian Rachel Parris at the Pleasance Theatre in London for the first event in our our Critical Conversations series, in partnership with Sage & Jester. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of the Memorial Day Hits for your grilling and chilling pleasure!  

Jake Tapper wrote a book called Original Sin about Joe Biden, and you'll never believe the revelation it delivers... contrary to NO ONE's belief... Joe Biden is OLD!  You heard it here first. 

Grandpa chimes in about apps like Tinder.  I'm sure he gets it, right? 

Grandpa with some generational perspective. 

People don't like you?  Have you tried STFU? 

Throwback to that time we found a lifecoach... on craigslist... got a great deal. 

Soooo what are Grandpa's thoughts on emotional support animals?  

Welcome back to America's #1 Daily Podcast,  featuring America's #1 Real Estate Coaches and Top EXP Realty Sponsors in the World, Tim and Julie Harris. Ready to become an EXP Realty Agent and join Tim and Julie Harris?  Visit: https://whylibertas.com/harris or text Tim directly at 512-758-0206. *******************

With this whole Newark thing going on, and who knows who's left at the FAA... are you really going to get on a plane right now? Take a steamer! ...wait. 

More tid-bits from grandpa... there may be a chicken nugget of truth in this one. 

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Two years ago the Nuggets won the NBA championship.  Let's do it again!  Also let's check out Denver's reaction to the title! 

Need a rando tid-bit from yester-year?  Just ask Grandpa. Grandpa, what was binge-watching like in your day? 

You know when you're just sitting there nervous because the Vatican could call at any minute and make you the Pope... We feel you. 

How do you make ends meet if you live in the IMPOSSIBLY expensive town of Boulder?  Gotta get creative! 

What do you do to pay your rent if you're Broke In Boulder... Part 1: Sound Baths. 

Behind schedule and over budget?  That's ALL contractors.  The selling point is that these guys will be honest about that up-front. 

Another Colorado Guy Beer Review.  This one we wouldn't reccomend... in fact we outright condemn what it stands for.  

The most famous job vacancy in the world.  Pretty kush gig too... 

The next CO Guy beer review takes us to the mean streets of Aspen.  It's a golden lager, and the price would imply it's made with actual gold. 

Let's try another beer ofering. This time from a Manitou Springs brewery. CO Guy Beer Reviews pt 3. 

The things you do to your cat... someone needs to get that cat to safety! 

Another Beer Review by someone who's so snobby about beer, they MUST be from Colorado. 

People in Colorado take our beer VERY seriously.  Not all beers make the cut.  Part one of our CO Guy Beer Review Series. Boulder Bottlers Buffalo Stout. 

Get tickets for Friends Only Live with Molly McAleer, Meredith Lynch, and Rob Schulte for May 8th in Santa Monica and June 25th in Boston “This is a PSA for people who peaked in high school.” Molls and Kristina Lopez (you know her as the producer of Plz Advise) dissect a Lifetime Original, The Client List, starring Jennifer Love Hewitt. The ladies talk about the big, beautiful pageantry of the South, the cuteness level of JLH's kids in the film, and how Kristina would react if she had to bail Molls out of jail. Tune in for some LOLs and see where this landed on our rating scale! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take to the streets to see what people think about the Nugget's first round opponants, the LA Clippers. 

What is this Mar-a-jew-ah-nah you speak of? Neverheardofit. 

You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!Welcome back to Bad Dads Film Review! This week, we're diving whiskers-first into the utterly bonkers, wildly inventive indie oddity that is Hundreds of Beavers — a film that may be about trapping furry woodland critters but ends up capturing something much rarer: pure, anarchic cinematic joy.Directed by Mike Cheslik and starring frequent collaborator Ryland Brickson Cole Tews, Hundreds of Beavers is a near-silent, black-and-white slapstick adventure set in a surreal 19th-century frontier. It follows a hapless, hard-drinking applejack salesman (Tews) who finds himself stranded in a snowy wilderness and must learn the ways of the wild—specifically how to trap beavers—in order to survive, thrive, and maybe even win the heart of a fur trader's daughter.What makes this film stand out isn't just its lo-fi commitment to absurdity—it's the hand-crafted world of practical effects, person-in-costume beavers, and cartoon physics that turn it into a live-action Looney Tunes episode by way of Buster Keaton.

Just who are these "Clippers" we're playing in the playoffs?  

Puns are about as good as comedy gets... right?  Sorry... 

Steve Danger returns to get his Zip-Line on!  What could POSSIBLY go wrong? 

Let's take to teh street and see what people are writing off on their taxes! 

We're the IRS doing the opposite of making it easy.  Boop! 

Need to get caught up on White Lotus... give me a minute. 

More health tips from RFK Jr.  Or, really... are they coming from the worm? 

Feeling healthy?  RFK Jr. can take care of that!  Another health tip from RFK Jr. and his Brain Worm. 

The 2025 season has started for the Colorado Rockies, I bet it goes SWELL!  

Here's a solution, no money no taxes! 

Tax Time in the US!  With all the cutbacks, is there anyone at the IRS to help.  Let's call and find out. 

Don't fall into any April Fools Traps today!  Good luck out there. 

Fun stuf you can do on April 1st, to torture everyone you love! 

The next financial crisis is coming, quick find a cave to live in! 

Save time and MILLIONS of moneys with these FIVE MINUTE HACKS! 

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In episode 1820, Jack and Miles are joined by co-host of You Are Good, Alex Steed, to discuss… Jeff Bezos Finds New Way To Make The Washington Post Even Worse, Tropicana OJ Is In BIG TROUBLE, Fyre Festival 2 Is Already A Sh*tshow and more! Jeff Bezos Finds New Way To Make The Washington Post Even Worse Tropicana OJ is in BIG TROUBLE. Kind of Because PE, Mostly Due To Earth Death Fyre Festival 2 Is Already A Sh*tshow EXCLUSIVE: Fyre Festival 2: Dates, location and how to get tickets Billy McFarland talks plans for Fyre Festival 2: Music, 'Fight Pit,' redemption David Rodigan defeated Poison Dart - Antigua -- Dub fi Dub pt-1 of 2 Miles's Piece of Media: Elon Impression LISTEN: Substitute Lover by Half Pint WATCH: The Daily Zeitgeist on Youtube! L.A. Wildfire Relief: Displaced Black Families GoFund Me Directory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.