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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 26 MIN

How Many Holes Does a Straw Have? w/ Ian Chillag

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Josh Gondelman and guest host Ian Chillag answer life’s smallest household questions with surprisingly big philosophical energy.What You’ll HearEgg Carton Etiquette: Josh and Ian consider the proper way to remove eggs from a carton, from careful balance to full refrigerator performance art.Toilet Paper Freedom: A classic over-or-under debate becomes a gentle invitation to let go of tiny household rules that may not need ruling.The Straw Question: Caller Mo brings a deceptively simple mystery to the table: how many holes does a straw actually have? The answer may be one, two, zero, infinity, or somehow... five?!CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & greetings01:00 Listener Wendy’s egg carton question03:34 Egg patterns and refrigerator delight06:12 Toilet paper philosophy08:51 Caller Mo poses a question about straw holes10:39 The case for zero holes12:17 Milkshakes, tunnels, and perspective17:42 The infinite hole theory20:00 The answer might be five?For the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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