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EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 22 MIN

“Lesbians Know The Guys To Fix The Stuff”

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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap stories about tiny home disasters (the disasters are tiny, and the homes aren't too big either), expensive furniture decisions, and the deeply comforting feeling of knowing a guy who can fix things.What You’ll HearThe Great AC Search: One new bedroom air conditioner sends Wils and Josh into the emotional maze of appliance shopping, online reviews, and trying to trust a recommendation from an actual human being.Furniture Anxiety Spiral: A Facebook Marketplace chair becomes a full emotional support group activity, complete with second opinions, budgeting pep talks, and a passionate defense of mid-century furniture.The World’s Smallest Screw: After a gym accident leaves Wils carrying a microscopic glasses screw home between two fingers, a very kind optician saves Survivor night — and restores everyone’s faith in repair people.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 New air conditioner celebrations06:50 The impossible search for a good AC unit11:15 Mid-century chair shopping anxiety18:10 Why office chairs cost so much22:45 The tiny glasses screw emergency29:00 A surprisingly easy glasses repair33:10 Knowing a guy for everything and saying goodnightFor 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.

Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap stories about tiny home disasters (the disasters are tiny, and the homes aren't too big either), expensive furniture decisions, and the deeply comforting feeling of knowing a guy who can fix things.What You’ll HearThe Great AC Search: One new bedroom air conditioner sends Wils and Josh into the emotional maze of appliance shopping, online reviews, and trying to trust a recommendation from an actual human being.Furniture Anxiety Spiral: A Facebook Marketplace chair becomes a full emotional support group activity, complete with second opinions, budgeting pep talks, and a passionate defense of mid-century furniture.The World’s Smallest Screw: After a gym accident leaves Wils carrying a microscopic glasses screw home between two fingers, a very kind optician saves Survivor night — and restores everyone’s faith in repair people.CHAPTERS00:00 Ophelia audio drama intro01:05 New air conditioner celebrations06:50 The impossible search for a good AC unit11:15 Mid-century chair shopping anxiety18:10 Why office chairs cost so much22:45 The tiny glasses screw emergency29:00 A surprisingly easy glasses repair33:10 Knowing a guy for everything and saying goodnightFor 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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Wils Pelton and Josh Gondelman swap stories about tiny home disasters (the disasters are tiny, and the homes aren't too big either), expensive furniture decisions, and the deeply comforting feeling of knowing a guy who can fix things.What You’ll...

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