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Mike and Vonia Can't Not
by Mike and Vonia Can't Not
Sometimes you just can't not. Join Mike Jensen and Vonia Arslanian as they discuss the weeks highs and lows, from entertainment and politics, to parenting in Los Angeles, to everyday life in New York City. Mike and Vonia keep the love alive and the coasts connected by asking questions, laughing, and learning. These longtime creative partners and friends invite you along as they converse, inform, and sometimes mercifully distract. Mike Jensen is the co-creator and co-host of We Couldn't Help But Wonder - A Journey through Sex and the city. Vonia Arslanian is the co-creator and co-host of Rom Crime with Averyn and Vonia.
Episodes
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S6 Ep7: Every Horse Had Their Say
After another long break, Mike and Vonia are back to discuss what's been going on and some of what's kept them apart. They talk about having seen the Hadestown live capture, a drama series that really impressed Mike, a band Vonia has fallen for, and Vonia saw Laura Benanti's show in L.A. They…
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S6 Ep6: A Brilliant Psycho
After another long absence, Mike and Vonia are back and they have a lot to talk about. Mike had a very unpleasant sleep, and lost his bag, but also got to go a screening of the short film he was in. Vonia tore a muscle, and forgot her ID when going to the airport, but also had lovely vacation to...
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S6 Ep5: I Can't Take My Word For It
This is a fun one! After catching up following a week off (a lot is going on, y'all), Mike and Vonia finally get to talk about the hottest album of a decade ago. Beyonce's Lemonade! And as if that wasn't enough, Vonia has two different series she's enjoying. A reality show from the past, and a...
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S6 Ep4: Is Our House Gonna Fall Apart?
Mike and Vonia have a lot of catching up to do. Volleyball tournaments, a trip to the beach, auditioning for drama programs, a restaurant management shift, and a mortifying trip backstage at a Broadway show. Then it's new music, a couple of fantastic television programs, a kid in trouble, and a...
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S6 Ep3: The 98th Academy Awards!
Mike and Vonia finally found time to talk about last week's Oscar ceremony. They share their favorites, the moments that made them cringe, the awards that needed to go a certain way, and thoughts about opera and ballet. They also take some time to discuss Vonia's new podcast venture, and progress...
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S6 Ep2: I Just Wanted To Know What It Was Like
After an unintended break, Mike and Vonia are back to talk about the past two weeks, being a single Mom, hockey practice and teams, birthday celebrations, Oscar nominations, a new comedy recording, a recent episode of Fresh Air, Mexican food, and boba tea. And, of course, Heated Rivalry. Partly…
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S6 Ep1: Welcome To Season Six!
After an unintentionally long break, Mike and Vonia are back with a lot to talk about. For now, they try to keep it recent, so Mike hasn't been feeling well, and Vonia started a new job. They speak a bit about impossible to ignore recent events, before discussing the Golden Globes and how they…
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S5 Ep16: Gelato Is The New Cupcake
Vonia visited New York City! She and Mike talk about all the fun stuff they got to do, from biking around Governor's Island, to amazing food, cool things along the Hudson river, and seeing a Broadway show. Then, Mike talks about two divisive films that he wants to speak up for, they both share...
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S5 Ep15: I'm Saving Lives Right Now
Vonia has some very dramatic pet stories, and Mike wants to cut his hair. Then, he talks about having a very small part in a friend's short film, a few films he's seen lately, and Vonia talks about a documentary she found sad, but moving. Then it's bath towels, special edition albums, an upcoming...
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S5 Ep14: Giving Into It
After an unexpected week off, Mike and Vonia are back to talk about what's been going on in their lives, from kid's birthdays, to amazing concerts, they talk books, and plans, things they need to get done, things that are distracting them, and, of course, this years Emmys!
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S5 Ep13: Everyone Likes Me
Mike and Vonia are back! They have so much to say about what has happened over the summer, from weddings, to vacations, to new pets! Pets!! Plural!!! They share a bunch of stuff they've been digging' and a few things they could do without, but most importantly, Vonia and family are coming to NYC!...
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S5 Ep12: Off For The Summer
Mike and Vonia are back for one more episode before they break for the summer. There are kitchen disasters, doctor visits, a couple of Broadway shows, an action packed movie, and Beyoncé! Then, Vonia shares a song she can't stop listening to, and Mike has a lot of thoughts about a recent drama...
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S5 Ep11: You Have To Stop Me
Vonia and Mike both talk about how they spent Mother's Day, as well as a few other anecdotes from the week. Then, Vonia loves a new mini-series, Mike loves a returning comedy, and they both have some blasts from the past. After some silly things that are making them both bonkers, they discuss...
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S5 Ep10: Kids Are Funny
Vonia is looking towards the end of the school year, and Mike has some Texas stories to tell. Vonia saw a movie that deeply affected her (as Mike knew it would), and Mike also enjoyed a movie this week, albeit in a very different genre. Then it's acid reflux, allergies, kids misbehaving and a lot...
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S5 Ep9: Anger and Energy
After an unexpected week off, Mike and Vonia are back. Vonia talks about the event that stopped her from being able to record last week, and Mike talks about a few shows he's seen and also previews his upcoming album. Then it's a new miniseries and a comedy from the past, fingernail issues, and…
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S5 Ep8: 40. Something.
Mike and Vonia are back after a long spring break! Vonia went to Cabo, and Mike went to Pittsburg. They have a lot to share, from a book Vonia just finished, a series she's currently reading, a series she's watching, a series they both agree is one of the best things to come along in a while, a...
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S5 Ep7: The 97th Annual Academy Awards!
Mike and Vonia have a lot of thoughts and opinions about this year's ceremony, from comedy bits that killed, moments that shone, and speeches that made them deeply uncomfortable. They share them all here. Probably too many. There's one director that is definitely never going to hire Mike. Cheers!
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S5 Ep6: February Is Short
Vonia had her first day teaching, and Mike is seeing a lot of movies. He talks about a few documentary shorts he particularly liked, and then discusses a phone function he would like to get rid of, while Vonia is mourning the loss of a beloved store. They talk a bit about working in the service...
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S5 Ep5: I Don't Know What This Is For Me
Mike has a tuna update and he saw a new play. Vonia is on her way with her new venture and is happy to be home after a full weekend. There are several returning dramas happening right now, but it's really all about SNL 50! They discuss some highlights of that programming, as well as some low…
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S5 Ep4: I'm The Wrong Person To Ask
Vonia got to spend time with a friend, both Mike and Vonia had fun Super Bowl viewing experiences, and Mike watched the Critics Choice Awards for the first time. They both still can't stop talking about The Pitt, and Mike is in the midst of an intriguing mini-series, and saw moving animated film....
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S5 Ep3: Constant Vigilance/Mental Health
Mike and Vonia are back to discuss the week in politics, news, and pop culture (the Grammy Awards happened!). Then, Mike talks about the (not scary) film he saw last week and Vonia reads part of a monologue from a play that is moving her. They discuss how you talk to children about scary things,...
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S5 Ep2: A More Singular Voice
What starts as a simple catch up between Mike and Vonia quickly turns into a discussion about social media, how it affects them, and how it might be affecting the next generation. Then, it's a whole bunch of SNL related content, and a novel Mike recently finished that he can't speak highly enough...
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S5 Ep1: It Hits Everybody
Vonia and Mike are back to start season 5! They discuss their respective Holliday Seasons, and the horrific wild fires affecting much of Southern California. There's a lot to talk about in the diggin' category, from an animated film, to a couple of indies, to a new drama that both Mike and Vonia...
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S4 Ep27: Am I A Tricia?!
In their last episode of 2024, Mike and Vonia have a conversation about joy. How to find it, how to keep it, and how to remember it. Then, Vonia finds comfort in a classic television program that used to cause her anxiety, and Mike has a performance, a new spy series, and a heartfelt film that…
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S4 Ep26: Be Bold
Mike and Vonia share Thanksgiving memories and talk about what's been going on in the last two weeks. Then Vonia talks Volleyball, they both discuss a TV series they can't stop talking about, Mike has a few others he's enjoying, and also a film he can't stop thinking about. There's talk of…
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S4 Ep25: Off In The Universe
Due to technical difficulties this is a quick one, but after telling a few stories from their weeks, Mike saw a very impressive Broadway show, and an episode of television that made quite the impression. Vonia saw a movie suitable for the whole family, and a comedy series that's helping her get...
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S4 Ep24: Going Up Hills
Mike and Vonia have a lot of catching up to do! After they talk about what's been happening in their lives over the last month or so, Mike has a movie he loved and a couple of television shows he's enjoying. Vonia also has some TV favorites of her own along with a recent animated film. Then they...
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S4 Ep23: No Jokes
Vonia and Mike are back! They share a few things that have been going on, including birthdays, and trips out of town, but it's really about the recent Emmy Awards where Mike has some thoughts and opinions on the shows that won, as well as those that didn't. Then, Vonia has a few programs that…
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S4 Ep22: The Most Joyful Thing
Vonia is preparing for the upcoming school year, and Mike went on a whirlwind tour of some Southern cities, and ended up spending an extra day in Florida. Then it's a stand up comedian Mike wants to get to know better, a couple documentaries, and a new drama series Vonia is enjoying. They talk…
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S4 Ep21: The Little Things
Mike and Vonia have quite the discussion concerning hopes, dreams, wants, expectations, and even where better days may be. Vonia watched a documentary and was deeply moved, Mike saw two very different films, and they've both been staying up too late. There's much talk of the Olympics, some…
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S4 Ep20: Trying To Get Through It
Vonia and her husband got to go on a vacation, and Mike had company in town! They also discuss the major optical development of the week, then it's an album from over 30 years ago, and a piece of entertainment Vonia got to see in Vegas. They both talk about television programs they are either...
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S4 Ep19: Kindness Affects Lives
Vonia and Mike share a bit about their weeks, but discussion soon shifts to the political climate and recent shooting. Then they lighten things up with a documentary they both loved, and a few other things that are making Vonia happy. There's talk of a returning series they are both having issues...
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S4 Ep18: Generations
Mike and Vonia discuss how they spent the Fourth of July, and how they may spend the next one. Then, Vonia saw a horror movie, listened to an inspiring podcast, and Mike finished the final season of a series he highly recommends. He's struggling a bit with a different television program, has to...
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S4 Ep17: I Think We're Gonna Be Fine
It's been a busy week of ups and downs for both Mike and Vonia and they take some time to discuss where they both are mentally and emotionally. Vonia is enjoying walks around the neighborhood, and Mike saw an intense movie that took him out of his own problems for 100 minutes. Everything is going...
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S4 Ep16: Let's Do Something
Vonia talks through some mic and computer issues as she nears time to record new episodes for another podcast she's been hired to be on! Mike recounts a couple of random stories from the past week, they are both excited for a new recap podcast a friend is doing, then it's a movie Vonia wasn't…
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S4 Ep15: While I'm Here
Vonia's kids have started a new summer program, and Mike has quite a few things to talk about, mostly good, some frustrating. Then it's a new limited series, an animated film that brought Mike to tears, a recurring theme of acknowledging ones self, trouble on the playground, some talk about The...
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S4 Ep14: On The Other Side
Mike has continued to have quite the time of it, and Vonia and the family went camping! Vonia is still singing the praises of a returned comedy series, as well as a returning fantasy/drama series in it's last season, and Mike finished a limited series that he thinks is worth checking out. Then…
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S4 Ep13: Show Me How
Vonia has had a lot going on between the school musical and the school year ending, and Mike has had a lot going on... in less wonderful ways. But they still have theatre and television to bring them joy! From a (sort of) one woman show, to a new play on Broadway, and two very different TV...
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S4 Ep12: Baring My Shame
First off, Mike explains why they've been off for a couple of weeks, and it's not pretty. Thankfully, Vonia has a few stories of joy to help make up for it. Then there's a whole lot to dig. Between books, theatre, music, and television, Mike and Vonia share what's getting them through these often...
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S4 Ep11: The Luxury Of Getting Older
Mike has a lot to talk about with his family having just been in town. Then it's a discussion of aging, Vonia's family's experience during the Armenian Genocide, some television programs Vonia and Mike have already mentioned here, but deserve repeating, a conversation about compromise, and a very...
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S4 Ep10: Every Little Part
Vonia's musical went great, and Mike got rained on! Then, it's a comedy series set in Northern Ireland that Vonia just discovered, a conversation about Cowboy Carter, a singer Mike recently fell for, a returning comedy, and a reality competition Mike is always happy to have back on the air....
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S4 Ep9: All Genres
After an unplanned week off, Mike and Vonia are back! Vonia has had quite the busy couple of weeks and that isn't going to change any time soon. Meanwhile, Mike had fun at a Birthday celebration and has some exciting news regarding his music. Then, Vonia talks about the album the whole world is...
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S4 Ep8: Monkeys F@#%ing
Mike was in California for a few days and saw Madonna in concert again, and Vonia spent the night and also had a vacation in Palm Springs! Then it's a couple of comedies keeping Vonia laughing, and a new album and limited series that Mike is enjoying. They discuss manufactured drama and the...
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S4 Ep7: The 2024 Academy Awards!
It's Mike's favorite night of the year again, and he and Vonia are here to talk about it all. The winners, the presenters, the bits that worked and the bits that maybe didn't so much. They also tease some of the stories coming next week, because a lot has been happening!
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S4 Ep6: Romantics
Vonia got to visit with her sister, and both she and Mike have been very busy. They use their busy weeks to discuss when wanting to give it your all is helpful, and when it's a hindrance. Then, Vonia has great news, Mike saw a new film and mini-series, he also has a complaint about a current…
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S4 Ep5: Blink Of An Eye
A trip to a Home Goods, a trip to buy sound equipment, and a trip to Long Island! Then it's a project Vonia is working on, a Broadway revival Mike saw (along with a story of long held shame and embarrassment), and a new limited series. After that, a kid getting into trouble, and some ups and…
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S4 Ep4: Ne Regrets
Vonia has been working on her taxes, and Mike went to a party. Also, he's singing more these days. Then it's a blast from the past, a memoir, health issues and more talk about taxes. In the end, Mike explains why they won't be back next week, but he'll have plenty to talk about the week after....
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S4 Ep3: People on the Outside
In this week's episode Mike and Vonia talk through the Oscar Nominations and Vonia learns something about voting. Mike and Vonia dig some new and old TV mini-series and reminisce about the greatness of Oppenheimer. Then talk gets dark and a hopeless feeling creeps but the light persists. Thanks…
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S4 Ep2: You Can Always Stop It
Mike and Vonia share stories from their Holliday seasons! Then it's a documentary that is coming out soon, an acceptance speech that Mike found moving, those terrible announcements that take us to commercials, and dietary choices. Mike shares a few thoughts about recent awards shows, and they...
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S4 Ep1: The 81st Annual Golden Globes!
Mike and Vonia are back (already!) to break down the 2024 Golden Globes. From experiences they had day of, to the somewhat infamous opening, to each presenter and winner, they share their thoughts on bits that worked, bits that didn't, and what they think separated the two. Let's all get in party...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Sometimes you just can't not. Join Mike Jensen and Vonia Arslanian as they discuss the weeks highs and lows, from entertainment and politics, to parenting in Los Angeles, to everyday life in New York City. Mike and Vonia keep the love alive and the coasts connected by asking questions, laughing, and learning. These longtime creative partners and friends invite you along as they converse, inform, and sometimes mercifully distract.
Mike Jensen is the co-creator and co-host of We Couldn't Help But Wonder - A Journey through Sex and the city.
Vonia Arslanian is the co-creator and co-host of Rom Crime with Averyn and Vonia.
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