Thanksgiving is for eaters, so we've called in an expert. On The Gist, Dan Pashman from The Sporkful explains how to best prepare your belly for the meal ahead. (Hint: Skip the nuts!) He's the author of Eat More Better. Plus, you know Les Marshak's voice, but do you know his story? We'll hear about new markets for old-school-announcer pipes. For the Spiel, M ... Show More
May 8
Benjamin Saltzman: The Art of Turning Away
Today on the Gist, why cruise ships are essentially floating vessels of exclusively bad news. Then, University of Chicago professor Benjamin A. Saltzman joins the show to discuss his book, Turning Away: The Poetics of an Ancient Gesture. He explores the artistic and emotional his ... Show More
41m 4s
May 7
Not Even Mad: Russ Muirhead & Ben Dreyfuss
Today on the Gist, the US intelligence assessment of the Iran blockade, and why the current administration lacks the attention span for a prolonged overseas conflict. Then, Dartmouth professor Russ Muirhead and Calm Down author Ben Dreyfuss join the panel for another round of Not ... Show More
57m 17s
Nov 2024
The One About Thanksgiving Food
Bob and Monet tackle small-town misconceptions, food preferences, and whether you can tell someone’s race by their voice. It’s Thanksgiving week, so they get into what noodles make a perfect mac-and-cheese, their favorite and least favorite holiday dishes. Thanks to our sponsors: ... Show More
1h 1m
Nov 2024
"Taco Bell for Thanksgiving" with Andy Baraghani
Hello and welcome to Solicited Advice: Holiday Edition. For the next few weeks, we’ll be answering all of your most pressing holiday-related questions, dilemmas and queries. This week, Alison is joined by cookbook author Andy Baraghani. From balancing dietary restrictions without ... Show More
52m 6s
Mar 2025
Things We Absolutely Will Not Do | Ear Biscuits Ep. 462
If it’s on the list, we must resist! In this episode, Rhett & Link are talking about their “Top 5 Absolutely Nots” list, as well as giving some advice on being a girl dad, how to grow a backbone, and stop being a people pleaser. Plus, Rhett has dinner with a tall guy and makes a ... Show More
1h 4m
Nov 2024
The One About Broadway
This week, Bob and Monét chat about a new TikTok trend, rhyming twin names, and why Monét unfollowed the Kardashians. They also talk about Facebook as a digital scrapbook, subdermal chips, and how cold Jacob’s studio is. Plus, Bob shares his experience at the Wicked premiere and ... Show More
1h 1m