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Awesome Today

by Meg Tietz

Awesome Today: the show you didn't know you have to have! Join Kyle and Meg for your daily dose of what's good in the world. Historical trivia, fun with personality types, pop culture commentary, Google deep dives, DIY couples' therapy and more! Let them keep you company during the moments you should be working, and they'll give you plenty to talk about on your next date night. Awesome Today is a production of Sorta Awesome Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. Awesome Today anyway

    All good things and all that. With sincere gratitude ... SHOW NOTES Invisible Strings: 113 poets respond to the songs of Taylor Swift The Lost Story, Meg Shaffer The Telepathy Tapes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. She-splaining a natal chart

    Is it just us, or are strange things afoot at the Circle K? Aubrey Marcus podcast episode with Debra Silverman, Astrology Decoded Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Your complete guide to alien encounters

    You've been asking (haven't you?), and we've got you covered. A much-anticipated Kyle deep dive into all things extra-terrestrial! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. We're enacting the Two Potty Rule

    Time to tuck the holidays away and get back to regular life, right? We've got some ideas and a lot of youtube recommendations! Join us in Awesome Today on Facebook! Ashton Forbes on Podtwins Skip Atwater on Shawn Ryan Trying 33 werid food combinations on thatdudecancook Hosted on Acast. See...

  5. What's in, what's out in 2025

    What's on your IN/OUT list for 2025? Plus we have really been working that YouTube Premium subscription Tug Trash Outdoors everglade Defunctland: Disney’s Animatronics: A Living History thatdudecancook butter chicken and naan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Happy holidays to the chaos demons

    May your days be merry and not as dark as some of these Christmas stories ... Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery Otherworld ep 107: The Expedition SZA's LANA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. I lost control of my doomscrolling finger

    No offense at all to the produce-washers of the world! There are so many ways to be in this world Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Piles of poo: Spotify Wrapped, magic cats, et al

    Onward into December with chit-chat of current events, pop culture, and that weird thing about cat poop Glenn Beck/Ana Kasparian dialogue Turmeric Chicken Soup Creamy Lemon Butter Chicken Normal Gossip Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. One milk bun to rule them all

    Oh boy did we EVER! Japanese Milk Buns at Kirbie's Cravings Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese The Sunday Stack The Holdovers Ma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. More fun than a stocking full of lard

    Happy Thanksgiving, one and all! We still have no idea what we're eating! Show notes: Lace Bake's Best focaccia recipe Lace Bake's Focaccia tear and share rolls Alabama Fire Crackers Humours of Whiskey by Wolfhounds Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Can we interest you in some dopamine?

    Further evidence you cannot tell an Enneagram 5 ANYTHING The very very best focaccia recipe! Ali Abdaal's video on dopamine production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Of Vitches and klobasneks

    You really don't wanna piss of a Czech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. He's got that resting furrowed brow

    We got an hour but somehow feel more tired? Send help. This is the flour we like Come join Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. You are not aware of the pelican amputee community

    Pies were baked, dolphins were seen, movies were watched ... Sorta Awesome Hangout baking megathread! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Wholesome little bare-chested Cossacks

    Fall comes to the tropics Bierocks recipe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. We survived hurricanado

    We're here, but we are tired! Our magic bread machine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. The pink eye is worth it!

    On 3D movie viewing and other marvels of the modern age ... Awesome Today fam is on Facebook! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. A kickstarter for the Man-O-Meter

    There are two kinds of people in this world: those who can get creative with a bread machine and those who simply cannot. Come join us in Awesome Today fam on Facebook! Farm2Flour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Cooking with Q(anon)

    How about bolognese with a side of conspiracy? Sorry my bolognese is BETTER than Grandma's Billy Parisi Homemade cottage pie Billy Parisi Billy's list of kitchen essentials The Secret History, Donna Tartt Meg's deli containers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. Bring a friend to Minion Jesus

    We hope you had a good holiday! And just in time to kick-off September New Year, we've got a conversation that is definitely not sponsored by Pepto Bismol. Today, Explained: Minion Jesus Good Energy, Dr.Casey Means Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. Just a sprinkling of dystopia

    We're back in the saddle, folks! And the only excuse Meg can muster for unleashing her southern Oklahoma accent in this conversation is the healthy pour of white wine she had at dinner. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. Schoolyard fads of yesteryear

    First days of school making us nostalgic! Those days were a lot easier than any day you have to call a tow truck, amirite? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. Letters from Camp Covid

    We've got Covid, yes we do! We've got Covid, how 'bout you?! Oh look, an actual note for the show notes! Tomato soup and grilled cheese from Not Another Cooking Show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. Hey Google, what is a group of squirrels called

    Re-igniting old passions with our old pal Weber (plus the big Kyle Q&A) Come talk in Awesome Today, fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. Unraveling the mysteries of Meg

    Yell at YOUR answers as you go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. Pigs, poop, puppets

    It's all right there in the title. Breakfast at your own risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. If he would have had panties, he would have thrown them

    Annnndddd, we're back! Last week was a rare off-week but things are back on track to start the second half of 2024 together with you, the Awesome Today fam! Mentioned: The Bear Zach Bryan Orlando Ampitheater Very out-there podcast interview that Meg almost didn't mention but here it is Hosted on...

  28. Welcome to the sunhole!

    We promise you that we'll never be influenced by wellness influencers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. And a magnet suit for Father's Day

    Sometimes you feast, and sometimes you have chili dogs! Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. I like how you'll just wear anything

    And that's on HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY, ALL! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. Meet me at Chi-Chi's

    Lots of nostalgia for pool snacks and chain restaurant Tex-Mex (amongst other things) Fave beach gear so far: beach blanket backpack cooler Tommy Bahama beach chair Turkish cotton beach towel Beach umbrella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. Happy Mother's Snake?

    It was always going to be not if, but when ... Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. It actually wasn't the alternator

    Alternate episode titles: Meg's misadventures in moving Meg is a dumb bunny Meg forgot how sunscreen works Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. And it was the Yeti all along

    We watched some shows, we praised Austin Post, but mostly, we packed! Kyle's favorite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. Only one of us is processing TTPD

    Big changes are afoot at the Circle K (only people of a certain age know that). Meg's new Dr. Scholl's: Come join us in Awesome Today fam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. You know what they say about the fine-haired ones

    It's really all about the tacos this week. They are the stars. Come join us in Awesome Today fam on Facebook! ArnieTex on TikTok Tacos de papa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. Our most cursed episode yet (happy eclipse!)

    We are being so for real right now, this episode was cursed from start to finish. Let's blame it on the sun. TikTok: Whispered Histories Book referenced: The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy, William Strauss and Neil Howe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. Fun with niche drama

    We would never fool you - April 1st or not! Of course we've got more of our usual yapping for you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. If you do flock around, you will find out!

    Were you on-campus for lunch in high school or were you horking down Long John Silver's? Let's discuss. Nat's What I Reckon on TikTok Myth of Mel's Hole continues to inspire fantastic storytelling in Cental WA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. Food made with love, straight to the trash

    You win some, you lose some. When you are cooking for kids, you mostly lose. Come join us in Awesome Today fam on Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. Wilder than Steve Harrington's next gig

    Kyle has thoughts of the deep variety, and now you can buy Meg's voice. Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Maggie Cash voice over Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. That old Walmart crotch smell

    Just the usual wackiness plus a mini deep dive on Disney's failed utopia from the 90s Theastrologyboy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. For when you need to throw up a prayer

    If your first mobile phone was an iPhone, it's okay. Really. Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. Stingray Jesus or Shark-ray??

    Kyle and Meg and a super-sized episode filled with nonsense ... as per usual. Raël the alien prophet Joe McMoneagle on Shawn Ryan Show Sarah Adams on Shawn Ryan Show Charlotte the Stingray Jupiter-Saturn conjunction stuff Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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  45. Loaves, knives, and chieves

    May your week be super! Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. The earring that slipped through the matrix

    Sometimes things just ... disappear. You know? And sometimes, you have to hang out in the public bathroom at the beach like a creep. That's just the facts of life! Come join us in Awesome Today fam! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. Perfect chicken recipe: UNLOCKED

    It's been nineteen years since Meg's first c-section. Let's discuss. Gemini Wrongs Using My Words Chef Parisi's scallopini Carne guisada TikTok Billy Carson on Shawn Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. Manatalia in the bidet’s blue light

    Luxury toilet seats do more than warm your bum. They ... illuminate situations, too. Austin Green’s 9 month cruise recap Fruit of the Loom mystery tok Ponyo ramen Chicken rice burgers (this recipe sucks but you'll get the idea) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. Cat tongues, frostquakes, and gumbogate

    Hey Siri, we're on to you. Apparently, even whispers aren't safe around your spy magic! Well this week, dodging her intrusions is only one of many things on the docket. Let's discuss frigid temps, ghostly cigarettes, and unexpected potato salad. Henry's Kitchen on TikTok and YouTube Frostquakes…

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  50. TikTok aliens and airplane oxygen

    There are weeks when social media brings all the entertainment one could need. This was one of those weeks. Enjoy this super-sized and breakfast-ruining conversation. Alaska airlines flight Aliens at Bayside Mall Trends 2024 CountryLifeVlog Chef Parisi LandonAshworthDirects Theo Von's Regular...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Awesome Today: the show you didn't know you have to have! Join Kyle and Meg for your daily dose of what's good in the world. Historical trivia, fun with personality types, pop culture commentary, Google deep dives, DIY couples' therapy and more! Let them keep you company during the moments you should be working, and they'll give you plenty to talk about on your next date night. Awesome Today is a production of Sorta Awesome Media.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Meg Tietz

Produced by Sorta Awesome Media

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Awesome Today: the show you didn't know you have to have! Join Kyle and Meg for your daily dose of what's good in the world. Historical trivia, fun with personality types, pop culture commentary, Google deep dives, DIY couples' therapy and more! Let them keep you company during the moments you...

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Awesome Today is created and hosted by Meg Tietz.
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