Susie is still laughing about Sarah's technique for scaring off bears, but turns out, Sarah isn't wrong. We hear about the problem bear she's about to encounter at camp. We discuss how men are animals at sporting events, but also how "sports anthems" are created. We find out why Sweet Caroline, Livin on a Prayer, and Don't Stop Believing became ubiquitous at ... Show More
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965: Ice Queen, Chinese Saxophone, & Sports Betting
<p>Sarah is trying to talk Susie into loving winter sports, and it ain't working. In fact, she's decided Shaun White is on our list of people we have bad vibes about. We hear why Sarah thinks she'd be great at ice skating. We learn why breakfast foods are becoming more expensive, ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 24
964: Naked Etiquette, Gay Rams, & Penny Memoriam
<p>Susie has a theory about a scubadiving accident Sarah had ten years ago. We wonder why anyone wears a visor. We discuss the 30 for 30 short film about Black "hand clap" games that girls play, how they originated, and why we don't continue them into adulthood. We debate the vir ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 20
963: Fast Forward, Elephant Seals, & Jaws Revisited
<p>Sarah saw an old clip from the Ruins season of the Challenge with Susie and Sarah together, and we discuss why the boys bullied Sarah. We learn why time seems to be speeding up for everyone, and what you can do to slow it down. Sarah explains the strange nature of the Kardashi ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
Roman Water Fights, Pet Squirrels, Perpetual Pre-Singing
Vinny Thomas joins the show to talk about Victorian-era pet squirrels. Jess hops behind the mic to discuss filling the Roman colosseum with water, and Rachel unravels how chewing gum can stop us from "pre-singing." The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Sc ... Show More
54m 43s
Feb 2025
The 'Let Them Theory' Will Change Your Relationships feat. Mel Robbins
<p>We are honored to be joined by Mel Robbins, author of the bestselling, life-changing book The Let Them Theory. We talk to her about the theory and how you can apply it to relationships, daily stress, career goals, and family conflicts to live a more free and authentic life. We ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2024
Bodies, Belief, & Becoming feat. Hayley Rawle
<p>In this episode, Madi is joined by Hayley Rawle, host of the Girlscamp podcast and dear friend to us all. Today they dive deep into the complex ties between shame, bodies, and their experiences with Mormonism. Together, they explore what bodily autonomy means to them, how ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2025
Mel Robbins: How to Handle Difficult People with the Let Them Theory
Ever find yourself stuck in your own head, overthinking a conversation, or worrying about how someone will react? This episode is for you.
Today I sit down with the legendary Mel Robbins – NYT #1 bestselling author, speaker, and the force behind The Let Them Theory. She breaks d ... Show More
1 h