No Bummer Summer w/ Elise Hu

Josh Gondelman and Elise Hu take a nostalgic trip through the delights of state fairs, county fairs, and the simple joys of an unstructured summer.What You’ll Hear:Fried Food and First Freedoms: Jenny calls in to share her love of state fairs, sparking a conversation about deep-fried treats, giant butter sculptures, and the unforgettable feeling of roaming a fair with friends for the first time.The Great State Fair Rankings: From Texas and Minnesota to Illinois and beyond, the group swaps favorite fair memories, legendary concert sightings, and the surprising world of competitive fair-going.No Bummer Summer: A conversation about resisting the urge to over-plan, embracing spontaneity, and finding small moments of wonder that make summer feel a little more magical.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro & welcoming caller Jenny01:24 Why state fairs are on Jenny’s mind04:00 Butter sculptures and deep-fried everything06:00 Concert memories and fairground music08:24 State fair rankings revealed12:19 The Gravitron and carnival ride memories16:48 Discovering No Bummer Summer19:01 Goodnights and fairground farewellsFor 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.