#19: Toilet Signs, Daylight Savings, and Doing the Most

After a short break, Scarlet and Mitchell are back behind the mics for Episode 19 of Doing the Most! This week’s episode blends cozy fall vibes with relatable rants, existential musings, and a dash of humor from everyday life. They dive into everything from the absurdity of CAPTCHA tests to the grammar crimes found on workplace bathroom signs, all while sipping tea, sweating through recording sessions, and trying to navigate Oregon’s moody weather. There’s talk of dancing workouts, reviving old bread starters, surviving kid birthday parties, and of course—why daylight saving time just needs to end already. Topics & Highlights Back from the Hiatus: Catching up after a month away, new microphones, and a reminder that the podcast is “just entertainment.” AI & CAPTCHA Madness: Mitchell’s full-blown rant on proving he’s “not a robot” and the philosophical meaning of stoplights and motorcycles. The Toilet Sign Saga: A deep linguistic and moral dissection of a workplace bathroom sign that reads, “Please put the toilet seat down because it makes me frown.” Daylight Savings Rage: Scarlet takes on the twice-a-year clock change, the darkness of Oregon winters, and the senselessness of a WWI-era tradition. Parent Life & Firsts: Max’s first trick-or-treating adventure, birthday party anxiety, and how Scarlet handles small talk as an introvert mom. Soup & Bread Season: Homemade sourdough (“Beth” the starter), cozy soups, and a reflection on slowing down. Smoothie & Mushroom Phase: Scarlet’s on a Revive Superfoods kick, while Mitchell trades caffeine for mud water and functional mushrooms. Featured Mentions Revive Superfoods – frozen smoothies they actually like Mud\Wtr – a caffeine alternative that’s growing on Mitchell Clearly Canadian – Mitchell’s nostalgic drink of choice Bread Starter “Beth” – over a year and a half old and thriving Memorable Quotes “I’m not going to be a part of making you frown. I’m leaving the seat up out of principle.” – Mitchell“Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we’re here, we should dance.” – Scarlet“We’re not farmers. We don’t need daylight savings anymore!” – Scarlet“We are living in stuff-itis—swelling from too much stuff.” – Mitchell Connect with Scarlet & Mitchell Watch the video version on YouTube → @lesscatsplease Follow on Instagram: @lesscatsplease Catch us on TikTok: @lesscatsplease Comments & Listener Notes: scarletmitchell.com Next Episode Episode 20 drops the week of Thanksgiving — a Turkey Special of Doing the Most!