In this episode, we talk to the charming, and presumably single, Carmen Christopher (The Bear, English Teacher, Friendship), and it’s all about the princess treatment, who’s the driver in their relationships, and taking Dumb & Dumber for granted, before we ask the important questions: does Carmen believe in ghosts, has Carmen ever been ghosted, and also what is ghosting. Plus: Michael Jackson, maybe…he does not die? And a thorny question from a listener about weddings, exes, and flowers.

In this episode, we’re all wearing hats. It’s not clear exactly why we decided to do this, but all three hosts have brought along a hat which is both a fashion statement and a talking point, leading to chat about Guess Who?, jodhpurs, Abe Lincoln’s depression, manic hat enthusiasm, John Mayer’s point system for men’s fashion, Witness, Van Gogh, Joey Pants, and more. Plus: a listener has a very interesting question that boils down to “my niece is a 10/10 and she unfortunately knows it, now what?”

In this episode, we talk about being the favorite child (or not) with regards to Jenny’s salad dressing dance, and Gabe wonders how to gently tell a casual acquaintance that they’ve never seen anything he’s ever done, before we welcome the delightful actor/writer/comedian Aparna Nancherla (Bojack Horseman, Corporate, The Great North). They’ll talk about Aparna and Jenny’s shared stand-up history, what Leonardo Di Caprio learned from skydiving, what qualifies as an Oreo, and the new love in Max’ mom’s life (please keep this under your hat). Plus: a listener wonders “how do I tell my mom her gifts are bad?”

We’re re-releasing our interview with the lovely John Early this week (Eternity, Search Party) to remind you that his movie Maddie’s Secret (which he wrote, directed, and starred in) is in theaters now! In this episode, John claims he’s not in Zootopia 2, but he’s probably lying! We get his thoughts on Heated Rivalry, learn about his crush on a straight boy at summer camp, and discuss which foods we’d most like to eat in the shower. Plus: Jenny remembers the time she recruited Gabe to convince her college astronomy teacher to give her a better grade.

In this episode, the stakes couldn’t be higher as Max has placed a sandwich tantalizingly close just prior to recording, and Jenny has another dangerous bisque bubbling away! Then, we’re joined by the delightful Claudia O’Doherty (Maddie’s Secret, Love, Our Flag Means Death), who tells us what she’s been cooking recently, shuts down any talk of white chocolate, and lists her favorite movies about magic food. Max comes out HARD against short stories (not our fans, the format), and is there REALLY somebody named Eileen Downward? Plus: a question from a listener about several things, including a hot gynecologist.

Max met Tom Cruise. That’s the headline. The tale is epic, Gabe and Jenny are on the edge of their seats. Then, we’re joined by the fantastic comedian/actress/writer Rosebud Baker to talk about reaching out for Justin Bieber, Great Dane puppies, sandwich lawyers, hangover anxieties, and Rosebud’s candid and hilarious new memoir Fully Baked. Plus, a listener’s question boils down to this: We love dogs but…INSIDE the restaurant? Maybe no?

This week, we'd like to celebrate the premiere of Survival Of The Thickest Season 3 on Netflix by re-airing our hilarious chat with the show's creator and star, the fantastic Michelle Buteau! Michelle warns us not to get our tongues pierced at the San Gennaro Festival! She also shares how it feels to see her hosting style imitated so often, and helps us answer a listener’s question about housesitting pets while naked. Plus: Max asks Jenny and Gabe for TV and movie recommendations, from a legendary NYC documentary to a soothing art contest.

I mean, we’re willing to talk about arthritis, that seems like a fun area, but in this week’s hosts-only episode, we’ll also discuss first semester friends, dance class soundtracks, John Travolta’s berets, fashion scum, and Gabe’s (potentially) round back. Plus, we help a listener with a question about non-vegetarian leftovers. My body is healthy and huge.

In this episode, it’s gonna be a two-martini night as we’re joined by the cool, hilarious, and tall John Reynolds (Search Party, Stranger Things, Yellowjackets) to discuss why playgrounds are stressful, deja vu, self-doubt, Sleeping With The Enemy, and John’s new movie Never Change! Plus, a listener has a question about the best way to get back in touch one year later!

Today we have a special treat, Action Movie class is in session and Professor Jon Gabrus has prepared a syllabus! A few weeks ago, Jenny asked Max & Gabe for suggestions to fill in the gaps in her action movie knowledge, and their pal Gabrus rose to the challenge in classic style. But before that, they’ll talk all about moisturizers, tapered football jerseys, adult rugby, and everything Gabrus has learned about health and fitness from hosting the podcast Staying Alive with his best friend Adam Pally. Hey, say hello to your mother for me. Follow Gabrus @gabrus on socials Check out Staying Alive wherever you listen to podcasts!