I'm Familiar With That
by KA and Tom
I'm Familiar With That is a podcast where the hosts almost might know what they're talking about! Join KA and Tom as they share bits of their lives and the vague recollections conjured thereby. Some weeks they might even google something ahead of time - but don't get your hopes up!
Episodes
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Episode 56 – Blue Box
On this week's 'sode, we talk about hamstrings, budgie, a certain drive in LA, a pepper experiment, lead, and how we've been meditating. Honestly though if you don't want some wicked spoilers for the David Lynch piece Mulholland Drive, prrrrrobably skip this one.
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Episode 55 – Cardboard Box
On this week's episode, we start off with some real clever wordplay. We freaking brainstormed all day guys so you better like it. Then we talk about precious metals, a field trip, and the correct way to raise babies (hint: treat 'em like you would a stray kitten, at least at first). All that and…
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Episode 54 – Thermo 101
Now how many y'all like air conditioning? Bad caps the size of a grenade led to problems this week, but no fears. Tom kept it together when the repairmen came to visit. Tom finishes the Duolingo tree and KA talks English at a French meetup. KA accidentally jumps her horse. Tom extols the virtues…
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Episode 53 – Psycho Killer
Episode 53 is here, and someone in our household is a murderer! Plus, Tom breaks his body. KA transitions to a database lifestyle. Tom makes a pretty dumb metaphor while KA talks about microbiomes. A million-dollar idea is developed. We wonder at how little we knew, and how little we ever will know.
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Episode 52 – Pot Roast
At long last, we're back! KA saw some glaciers in Iceland, and Tom rehashes old material. Pretty much par for the course. We talk about horse stuff and making pot roast (not out of horses, out of other animals, although that makes it no less cruel, really). We also mention the world's dumbest car...
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Episode 51 – So Hot
On this week's episode it's too hot. We hadn't turned the AC on yet. We talk about a few French movies. We also talk about WWI for some reason. We talk about lacking a grown-up utensil. Do they have AC in France? Is everyone there just sweating? It's too hot...
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Episode 50 – Priceless
Episode 50 is here, and we have an extend review of a movie. Also a tiny review of a different movie we can barely remember. We also talk about billionaires and bridges. Folks, you don't wanna miss this one... and I ain't even biased. I said wicked a few times which I'm kinda self-conscious…
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Episode 49 – AKA Quatorze
On this week's episode, we speak some French, but also possibly some Spanish by accident? We also talk a whole bunch about learning languages, learning virtual (programming) languages, languishing languages, and other stuff involving l's and g's. We talk about novelization of movies. I think I…
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Episode 48 – Je m'appelle Français
Episode 48 is here, and we're learning French! All of us are learning French! We're not actually sure if there's any reason to at all yet, but we've totally jumped the gun. Hoo boy are we gonna be disappointed if we don't get to go to France. Also, we talk about our weekend getaway at a cabin.…
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Episode 47 – Get a Clue
On this week's episode of I'm Familiar With That, we talk about how we don't really know what we're doing, even after all these episodes. We talk about watches and planks, and when you might need them to save your life. We talk about trains and tents. We talk a lot about how to leave your…
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Episode 46 – Get You From Behind
On this week's episode, we talk about different types of headphones. We talk about predation by mountain lions. We talk about Etsy. Tom retells a story from another podcast. And in what is the crowning jewel of this episode, we talk about inventory management. Folks, you're not gonna want to miss...
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Episode 45 – Talking Games and Taking Names
On this week's episode, there's a lot of talk about games. Mobile games, '90's-era computer games, board games... we really run the gamut. I got a book called a gamut of games, did you know that? It doesn't come up in the episode but now I wish it had. There's other stuff, too. API's and whatnot.
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Episode 44 – Hugo
On this week's episode of I'm Familiar With That, we talk about a web platform called Hugo. KA talks a lot about different types of javascript or something. It's all pretty confusing to me. We also update you on the most desirable flavors (or flavours, for those of you "across the pond") of La...
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Episode 43 – Tax Talk
Boy oh boy, we're excited to get our income tax! Uh, I mean tax return. Uh, I mean tax refund. There's a lot of talk about W-2's, W-4's, quarterly estimates, and other such on this week's 'sode. You'll learn the url of our website that is technically up and running. You'll learn about the best...
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Episode 42 – British Words
On this week's episode, we talk about a British series from the telly (read that with a British accent please). A bunch of depressing talk about suicide as well, because of a particularly morbid podcast KA found. I complain that a particular subreddit is dumb, which is like complaining that water...
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Episode 41 – The Sick Bay
On this week's episode, we both have a cough. I think we keep it together for most of the episode. If we're found dead please test us for black mold or something. Also we've got more movie reviews. Lotta NESCAC talk on this 'sode. Have fun listening, listeners.
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Episode 40 – Of Parrots and Pillows
Episode 40 is here and with it comes some editorial control. I had to cut some parts related to politics. But don't worry, there's plenty of other sweet, sweet content. You'll get pillow talk (of a variety), and parrot talk as well (literal, this time). We review a movie that come out over 3...
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Episode 39 – Back @ it
On this week's I'm Familiar With That (Episode 39), we make up for last week's absence with a whole smattering of topics. I saved them in my phone, most of them weren't that interesting. We also talk about this march we went to that has me feeling very sleepy. This will have to do for a...
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Episode 38 – Art Criticism
I'm Familiar With That's 38th episode includes a bunch of movie and music criticism. Have you ever wondered how many "stars" The Secret Life of Pets deserves? What about some other movies, as well? We also talk about musical taste. You'll learn about AC/DC and The Talking Heads. There's a pretty...
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Episode 37 – Evergreen New Year's Eve
As the great bard himself once sang, "the years they are a-changing," so just like good ol' Robby Z predicted, a new year is about to dawn. We start off by popping a cork, and then we taste-test some of the worst Kroger has to offer in its champagne aisle. We talk more about Thomas Piketty. We...
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Episode 36 – Merry Christmas
I'm Familiar With That is back, with a brand new attack, which has taken the form of a thirty-sixth (36) episode. We catch up with some old friends from the news. We do not review "The Secret Life of Pets." There's economics talk, as per usual. One of Tom's favorite podcasts is revealed. By the...
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Episode 35 – Spoiler Alerts
In Episode 35, we pick up some loose ends from last week and thread them back together. Or, however that metaphor is supposed to work. There's some disagreement on what movies are good, and whether or not spoilers are important. Dissecting the elements of mystery. All that on this week's show!
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Episode 34 – Pausis Interruptis
In this week's episode (number 34, dontcha know) we have several breaks in quick succession. Dog treat calories are considered. Rats return. Allergies. Anti-Histamines. How long should you keep cards? Memories of a social-security-dependent Grandma. All that and just a tiny bit more, on I'm...
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Episode 33 – Totally Uneven
Larry Bird doesn't make an appearance but, as always when the number 33 appears, he's in our hearts. This is a totally uneven episode because we took too long of a break. Practice makes perfect and time off makes a bunch of talk about... recipes? Dog bones? We talked about Cuba at the end and...
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Episode 32 – Bathrooms, Birthdays, and Unrelated Rants
With episode 32 here, it's time to celebrate a birthday. Also, our bathroom is repainted. Those are the two big news items of the week, right? We've seen a confederate memorial and it touched a nerve with Tom. Swiss people probably shouldn't be having confederate flags. Jesus it's impossible to…
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Episode 31 – Smartee Pants
Episode 31 is here, and it's here to stay. We've voted alread, why haven't you? We determine Smartees are, in fact, tart. Tom wrecked a hard drive and it spurred some changes. I'm writing this the next day so I have no idea what else we talked about.
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Episode 30 – Evergreen AF
Episode 30 is here and you'll NEVER be able to guess when it was recorded. Listen as we don't discuss today's events related to e-mail servers. What game of the world series is being played tonight? I don't think you'll ever find out. There's a panic-inducing break in the middle where Ardour...
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Episode 29 – The Divorce Spectacular
Hey, did you ever want a podcast episode to start on a rant about how the stupid freaking program ate the beginning of the podcast record? Well, good news – this is the episode for you! We follow THAT up by talking at great length about something we have no experience with, divorce. Each time…
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Episode 28 – I Need a New Ghost
Episode 28 is here and who the heck has time to write these things??? Not me, really. I went the extra mile and edited in some musical content for you to listen to so we can all have our childhoods ruined at how incredibly STOLEN the Ghostbusters theme was. It took some time though so I've...
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Episode 27 – The Late One
Episode 27 is here and with it comes a long-awaited rodent update. In addition, a tale of hometown travel. We accidentally date this day pretty much exactly so Tom's evergreen desires are once again ruined. We very nearly run afoul of copyright law, as well, with some old-timey tunes. You…
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Episode 26 – Shot in the Back
We're back with another 'sode. We'll give you a bit of closure from last week, as well as regaling a tale of an extremely questionable death in Atlanta. Is this going to become the next Serial? I doubt it. But I found that whole concept distasteful anyways, so, I just high-roaded you for liking...
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Episode 25 – Chocolate Peanut Butter
WHHIRRRRR! WHHHIRRRR! What's that noise?!?!?! WHAT'S THAT NOISE?!?!?! Ok, I can hear your screaming, calm down, I'll tell you. It's a food processor that's making peanut butter… of the chocolate variety. You didn't ask for this segment, but you also didn't not ask for it-- so, it's your own…
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Episode 24 - Installment Plans for 17 Year-Olds
Episode 24 is here, and we've had a death in the family (well, probably millions of deaths; but, they're microscope so who cares). That sad news is followed by some joyous news of advanced microelectronics. Then the conversation drifts for a bit. We talk about a pipeline. We talk about contract…
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Episode 23 – Wood and Dragons
This is Episode 23, despite my gaffe at the start. We start off with some resume talk. And then, if you're interested in lumber talk, we got a whole bunch of it for ya. Definitely too much. Sorry, I just love wood. Then, a recommendation involving dragons that you won't want to miss. All that and...
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Episode 22 - DragonCon
Hot off the presses, it's episode 22. We talk about Stranger Things, WAY after it's cool to, and then get way in the weeds about writing. This is all precipitated because of DragonCon, which, you probably don't know about unless you live in Atlanta. We recommend some essential TV show episodes...
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Episode 21 - Russian Dance
Episode 21 is here, and we're old enough to drink now! I didn't remember to say that during the podcast, though. We start it off with a VERY nice a-capella rendition of the Russian Dance from the Nutcracker, and then talk about some interesting stuff. There's a bit of a lull when Tom gets into...
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Episode 20 - Kate Chopin etc
Episode 20 is here, and we've gone to Walden Pond! Turns out that wasn't really a rich vein to mine so we got off the subject pretty quickly but hey whatever. You'll hear our opinions on some artists, some books, and what is likely to endure. We talk about carpeting as well but it's part of a...
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Episode 19 - Mystery Solved
On this week's episode, we talk about Olympics. We solve a prior mystery regarding rodents. We review a bunch of videogames but then tell you not to play any of them. Look, it wouldn't have been my advice, and it WASN'T my advice, but we're a team so I guess I have to back KA up on that. Don't…
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Episode 18 - Sleepy Olympics
A glass of wine drunk hours earlier nearly derails the podcast. We talk about the olympics, some new hardware incoming into our lives, and a story about a gym locker room. No nudity was involved, but then again, it's audio, so would it even matter? We forgot to tell a good story, hopefully we'll...
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Episode 17 - Religious Talk
We're back from a wedding and we have some hopefully uncontroversial thoughts on religion. Boy, this could be trouble... I guess we should have steered the conversation elsewhere? You'll find out why Tom isn't the correct religion, and also hear a few tidbits about mistaken national identity. The...
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Episode 16 - Arbitrage, not Automation
We've got episode 16 for ya here, and Tom's been sucked into the Pokemon vortex. We've also got a lot of thoughts on automation, closed borders, books we've read, and things of that nature. It's a long one so I guess we probably covered more than that, but how should I know? There's absolutely no...
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Episode 15 - Unfortunately feat. Pokemon talk...
We recorded right in the middle of a coup, so, forgive us if we sound like idiots by the time this drops. Also we talk about Pokemon.
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Episode 14 - Power Shortage
We're back with an update on Navajo code talkers, and their tale goes back farther than we expected. We've got some training advice for you regarding dogs, and also monkeys, a little bit. Humans, we're not so sure about… Finally, tales from power and refined oil shortages. Boy it's a great one....
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Episode 13 - Advice for Turtles
We're back, and we've got tales of the heist of the century, what to do if you're turned into a turtle, and how the Germans (unsuccessfully) tried to win WW2. All that, and some other stuff too! No way I can remember everything we covered, I mean, c'mon now, gimme a break!
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Episode 12 - Always Positive
We're turning over a new leaf -- we're always positive! Hear us put a positive spin on Brexit (hint: it involves James Joyce) and then see how long it takes us to fall off the wagon. It's a good one, I promise!
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Episode 11 - Fawn Sighting
On episode 11, we return from a New Jersey wedding with tales of fawn sightings, information about the traffic last weekend, and even a little bit of HTML talk. Give it a listen, is what I'd tell you to do.
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Episode 10 - Mauled by Grizzly Bears
Episode 10 is here, and right off the bat things go wrong with the introduction. We talk mostly about Silicon Valley (the show), Jekyll (the program), and - you guessed it - Tom's back. All that PLUS a real downer of an ending!!!
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Episode 9 - Back From Vegas
Tom's back from Las Vegas and he's got side dish of a heartwarming tale to go with his usual main course of complaints. KA has some thoughts about budgets that's, quite frankly, difficult to understand. You won't wanna miss this one!
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Episode 8
Straight up we start with game of thrones "spoilers," in a way. So watch out for that if you're a person who cares about that (weirdo). Professional accomplishments immediately turn to fears. Which soundtracks are good, and is Hamilton included? (Hint: Tom's stuck in the mindset of an emo...
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Episode 7
This week: the newest (kinda) in animal psychology. Lines are drawn in the sand regarding pizza. Confusion on fonts. Some other tidbits as well!
About this show
I'm Familiar With That is a podcast where the hosts almost might know what they're talking about! Join KA and Tom as they share bits of their lives and the vague recollections conjured thereby. Some weeks they might even google something ahead of time - but don't get your hopes up!
Hosted by
KA and Tom