S7EP07 - Lauri contemplates an offensive tattoo

Good morning, good afternoon, and good evening. Wherever you are, we’re glad you’re here. This week on The Tea, the conversation goes everywhere. Joe, Jay, and Laurian catch up on Vegas trips, weddings, commercial shoots, and the ongoing challenge of making friends as adults. Along the way, stories spiral into high school memories, family moments, and a few situations that are almost too ridiculous to believe. Jay shares highlights from a bachelor party in Vegas, working on a commercial with a very well-trained beagle, and unexpectedly making a new friend on set. The group reflects on how hard it is to build new friendships outside of work and what that looked like back in high school. Joe recounts a memorable (and slightly traumatic) experience volunteering as a “patient” for medical students, where he had to lie still while being evaluated in ways he definitely did not expect. A simple Starbucks order turns into a full breakdown when “venti” becomes confused for the name of a drink, leading to one of the episode’s most absurd and relatable moments. Laurian gives an update on writing a TV pilot with her dad, including a creative process that raises some serious questions about how scripts are actually supposed to be written. The conversation turns to how long it really takes to write something good and what it means to just start creating. The episode also includes a tattoo dilemma involving a baby portrait and whether to update it to better reflect reality, sparking a surprisingly thoughtful discussion. Jay is now on the hunt for a new car after learning his current one may not be worth repairing, while Laurian enjoys a low-key spring break focused on rest and recovery. From awkward memories to completely chaotic misunderstandings, this episode is classic The Tea: loose, funny, and full of moments that somehow feel both ridiculous and familiar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices