Hope Strikes Back

Did you love that for us? Big moves feel different when they start at home. We kick off a new year with a sharper show identity, a brand-new intro courtesy of DJ Slink, and a title switch that finally sounds like us: Do We Love That? The premise is simple and bold—make the choice, own it, and keep moving—because that’s how our real conversations go.We share how family feedback pushed us to level up, from tightening our cold open to launching a five-minute hot-seat that forces fast decisions. You’ll hear us speed through the calls everyone argues about: are Christmas movies a win or a skip, Coke or Pepsi loyalty, when to take down the tree, and whether winter means warming the car or just driving cold. We even get into snow day hacks like wipers up vs. down and why Jersey habits die hard. It’s playful, opinionated, and designed to invite your voice into the mix.Upgrades are part of the story too. New microphones are in the studio pipeline to improve sound quality for guests and rapid segments, and we talk honestly about the tradeoffs of expanding to YouTube while protecting the cozy morning recording vibe that keeps us real. Nostalgia threads through everything—Friends-style episode nods, Everybody Loves Raymond memories, and a quick detour into holiday updates, family travel, and the board games currently on our table, from Horrified to Yellowstone.If you’ve been with us since the “Hope” era, this is the evolution you asked for: clearer titles, tighter pacing, and more ways to jump in. If you’re new here, welcome to a show that blends humor, honesty, and everyday choices with a warm, 90s-infused heart. Hit play, then tell us your picks: Coke or Pepsi? Wipers up or down? And what should we decide on next?Enjoy the ride, share this episode with a friend who needs a laugh, and tap follow so you never miss our next Do We Love That sprint. Your hot take could be the spark for our next segment. Sometimes even the strongest needs to rest.