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The Midnight Air — 446 episodes

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10 Delicacies That Started Out As Peasant Foods

2

Post-Netflix Show Mailbag!

3

Top 10 Vegas Food Spots!

4

Midnight Mailbag & My HGTV Life!

5

Top 10 1970s Fads!

6

The Street Decency Saga!

7

Pennsylvania Stories, Card Shows, and Pre-Paid Gas!

8

10 Everyday Food Items The US Military Invented!

9

Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Travel!

10

The Atherstone Ball Game

11

How “Plane Cow” Came To Be!

12

Midnight Mailbag Episode!

13

Top 10 Countries with the Best Food!

14

7 Interesting Facts About Black History Month!

15

Sick Day Top 10!

16

15 Words Derived From Mythological Creatures!

17

It’s A Midnight Mailbag Episode!

18

Part 2 of Favorite 5 from 2025 w/ Lissa Rubin!

19

Favorite 5 from 2025 w/ Lissa Rubin!

20

Dick Van Dyke is 100!

21

My Top 10 Winter Movies!

22

A Strange European Christmas Ritual!

23

Top 10 Movies with Bagpipes!

24

How Pumpkin Pie Became The Thanksgiving Dessert King!

25

Top 10 Card Games!

26

Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases!

27

5 Reasons We Like To Be Scared!

28

Pen Pals Podcast - Jason Sklar | RE: Halloween Costumes

29

The Top Pop Culture 2025 Halloween Costumes!

30

Halloween Around The World!

31

Top 10 Fall Activities

32

Old People Are Better Than We Think

33

Pen Pals Podcast - Dave Holmes | RE: Best Party Ever

34

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

35

Top 10 Chicken Dishes

36

Stories from Eureka

37

Top 10 Fruits

38

How To Win At Lotto Scratchers

39

Pen Pals Podcast - Kyle Ayers | RE: Obsessive Tendencies

40

Top 11 Things You Should Have In Your Car

41

Mailbag Episode!

42

Why Do We Sleep?

43

Top 10 Board Games

44

Top 10 Coming Of Age Movies

45

The Legend of The North Pond Hermit

46

Top 10 Gas Stations/Convience Stores

47

10 Bizarre Summer Solstice Rituals

48

Pen Pals Podcast - Ryan Sickler | RE: Bumper Stickers

49

Top 10 Summer Concession Items

50

Hidden Loot In Kansas

51

Top 10 Breads

52

The Last Of Us, Coq Au Vin, and Top 10 Summer Foods

53

Top 10 Tom Cruise Movies

54

10 Most Outrageous Bets Ever Made

55

DC Flight and The Great American Grump Out

56

Top 10 Mexican Restaurant Must Haves

57

Top 10 Summer Activities

58

10 Bizarre Trends From The 90s!

59

LAX Drama and 10 Formerly Secret Tunnels That Are Now Open

60

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brand Names

61

Back In L.A., Talking TV, Travel Highlights, & The Tribune

62

Emails, St. Patrick’s Day, Sloppy Joes, And A Thai Mystery

63

Triathlon, Pi Day, and the Top 10 Iconic Movie & TV Restaurants

64

TV Talk

65

Top 10 Stories of Celebrity Items That Were Lost and Returned!

66

Top 10 Forgotten American Pastimes And Hobbies

67

SuperBowl Review and the Top 10 Romantic Comedies Of All Time!

68

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Blankies

69

Top 10 Jobs You Can’t Get Today

70

1917 Deep Dive

71

Top 10 Most Popular Gas Station Items

72

Top 10 Strangest New Years Traditions From Around The World

73

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Movies & Acting

74

Top 10 Strangest Christmas Traditions

75

1985 Mexico Christmas Heist

76

Happy Pastry Day! It’s my Top-10 Christmas-ish Movies! And as always, I read The Tribune!

77

Top 10 Christmas Movies! Listener emails! The Tribune!

78

Listener Emails, Calendar, Melissa Stevens, America's Most Historic Foods

79

Listener Emails, Calendar, Andrew Youngblood, America's Most Historic Foods

80

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Blessings in Disguise

81

Deep Dive on An American Werewolf In London, Listener Emails, A Mini Must List, National Cat Day and more, plus The Tribune!

82

Top 10 Halloween Costumes, My Must List, Emails, and The Tribune!

83

My Wisconsin Weekend, Listener Halloween Movie Recs, Top-10 Halloween Candies, and The Tribune!

84

Top 10 Halloween Movies, New Orleans Stories, Emails, and The Tribune!

85

Emails, Backpage, & Top Ten!

86

Show News, The Tribune, and The Night of The Hunter!

87

The Backpage

88

Deep Dive: Dan Saunders and The Free Money

89

Pilot Season!

90

Tuesday Top 10

91

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

92

The Backpage

93

Deep Dive: The TV Dinner

94

Pen Pals!

95

Tuesday Top 10

96

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

97

The Backpage

98

Deep Dive: The American Diner

99

Must List!

100

Tuesday Top 10

101

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

102

The Backpage

103

A Late Night Mystery

104

Top 10 (part 2)

105

Tuesday Top 10 (part 1)

106

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

107

The Backpage

108

A Late Night Mystery

109

Pilot Season

110

Tuesday Top 10

111

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

112

The Backpage

113

A Late Night Mystery

114

Classic Black and White

115

Tuesday Top 10

116

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

117

The Backpage

118

A Late Night Mystery

119

The Must List!

120

Tuesday Top 10

121

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

122

The Backpage

123

A Late Night Mystery

124

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: RE: Diner Regular & Childhood Ambitions

125

Tuesday Top 10

126

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

127

The Backpage

128

A Late Night Mystery

129

The Must List!

130

Tuesday Top 10

131

Notable Dates & The Tribune

132

The Backpage

133

Tuesday Top 10

134

Notable Dates & The Tribune

135

The Midnight Air Teaser: The Must List

136

The Midnight Air Calendar and Tribune Teaser

137

RE: Doppelgängers & Bereavement Leave

138

The Midnight Air Announcement

139

RE: New Identity & Hole in the Roof Gang

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140

RE: Undiscovered Art & Butterfly Effect

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141

Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad

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RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

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RE: Pen Pals Announcement

144

RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

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RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions

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146

Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals

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RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards

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RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies

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149

Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold

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150

Thomas Lennon | RE: Anniversary Gifts & Singing - LIVE from SF Sketchfest

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151

RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life

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RE: Reclaiming Birthdays & Master Cheesemakers

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153

Taylor Ortega | RE: Speeding Tickets & Estranged Loved Ones

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Langston Kerman | RE: Liquid Fingers & Unhelpful Husband

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RE: Overreactions & Biff to the Future

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Dave Holmes | RE: Sad Eventualities & Fishing Boat Deckhand

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157

RE: Parenting Multiple Kids & Karaoke

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Dierdre Friel | RE: Turning Back Time & Girl Codes

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RE: Hamburger Helper & Body Hair

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Chris Sullivan | RE: Holiday Dishes & House Fire Possessions

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161

RE: Burning Man & Reffing

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162

RE: Near-Death Experiences & Office Lunches

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163

Tiffany Haddish | RE: Bad Magic & Trips vs. Vacations

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164

RE: Tool & Travel Bets

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165

RE: Elopement vs. Ceremony & Procrastination

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166

RE: Wildlife Encounters & Missed Connections

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Eric André | RE: Hulk Hogan & The Cannabis Line

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168

Kumail Nanjiani | RE: Stoneman Willie & Sports Aggression

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RE: Aging & Work Trips

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170

RE: Pizza Hut Circumcision & Difficult Break Up

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171

Laura Peek | RE: Laundry & Advice for Past Selves

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Ify Nwadiwe | RE: Public Stress & Lying in Interviews

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RE: Relocating & Mind vs. Body

174

RE: Family Legacy & Surprising Yourself

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Ben Roy | RE: Gross Satisfaction & Who Not to Fight

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Joe Nicchi | RE: Buffet Game Plan & Service Staff Treatment

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RE: Outgrowing Friends & Grim History

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RE: Bickering Couples & Animal vs. Human Life

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RE: Homesickness & Cottagecore

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Sarah Silverman | RE: Dealbreakers & Neighbor Feud

181

Nick Kroll | RE: Ridiculous Fights & Biological Parenthood

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RE: Unconditional Love & Broken Phone

183

RE: Lake Snacks & Insider Knowledge - Live In-Studio!

184

Carl Tart | RE: Renaissance Fair Wedding & Questionable Coaching

185

Jerry O’Connell | RE: Funny Kids & World’s Largest

186

RE: Photographs & Oatmeal is Breakfast Chili

187

RE: Seasons of Life & Nic Cage

188

Mandy Moore | RE: ER Stories & Desert Island Songs

189

Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies

190

RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds

191

RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant

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RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad

193

Irene Tu | RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork

194

Jon Gabrus | RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids

195

RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets

196

RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy

197

Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work

198

RE: Dating a Friend’s Ex & Mental Health + Art

199

Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History

200

RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress

201

RE: Vegas Romance & AI

202

Nick Thune | RE: When to Walk Away & Pure Excitement

203

Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work

204

RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa

205

RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches

206

RE: Touring Artists

207

Billy Wayne Davis | RE: Pillows & Best Friend’s Girlfriend

208

RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth

209

RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water

210

RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition

211

RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells

212

Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself

213

RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire

214

Jackie Kashian & Sean Patton | RE: Streaming Services & Disney Songs - Live from Come & Take It

215

Dierdre Friel | RE: Emotional Unprofessionalism & Liking Your Name

216

RE: Warm Desserts & Drugs

217

RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death

218

RE: Belonging & School Lunch

219

Cipha Sounds | RE: Heteronormative Roles & Unsolicited Advice

220

Chad Daniels | RE: Turning 40 & Chips

221

RE: Offensive Comedy & Bird of the Year

222

RE: Hypnotherapy & Cabin Recap

223

Matt Braunger | RE: Restaurant Ordering & Safe Words

224

Jay Larson | RE: Celebrity Crushes & Setting Boundaries

225

RE: Career Boomerang & Sex Talk

226

RE: Words & Saving Musical Heroes

227

Jordan & Lauren Scovel | RE: Younger Self & Meat

228

Ramin Nazer | RE: Meaningful Friendships & Letting Go

229

RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors

230

RE: Vacations & Another Woman - Live on Moment House

231

Sklar Brothers | RE: Skilled Trades & Yard Games

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RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs

233

RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names

234

RE: Our Favorite Things

235

RE: The Mashed Patatreon

236

Doug Benson | RE: Social Eating & International Stand Up

237

Sara Schaefer | RE: Over-Gifting & Real Magic

238

RE: Covid Conundrum & Losing Your Virginity

239

RE: Family Cabin & Celebrity Interactions

240

RE: Soul-Saving & Officiating a Wedding

241

Haley Joel Osment | RE: Pizza & Talent Shows

242

Kurt Braunohler & Hannah Berner | RE: Lasting Impressions & Baby on the Way Out - LIVE at Moontower

243

RE: Playing the Victim & Mouth and Foot Painting

244

RE: Condolences

245

RE: Marriage Trauma & Unconventional Beauty

246

Seaton Smith | RE: Not Having it Together & Sensational News Stories

247

Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent Parent

248

RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying

249

RE: Now and Then & Gardening

250

Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies

251

Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care

252

RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies

253

Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation

254

RE: Car Trouble & Nature vs. Nurture

255

Aimee Mann | RE: Naps & Confronting a Mooch

256

RE: Male Affection & Mystery in Atlanta

257

Chris Garcia | RE: Art of Flirting & Escaping Negativity

258

RE: Off-Grid Living & Dog Goodbyes

259

RE: Losing Passion & Fruit Essence

260

RE: Chasing Adventure & Powerful Art

261

Sona Movsesian | RE: Gender Norms & Nude Calendar

262

RE: Acupuncture Nightmare & Meaningful Possessions

263

Brett Goldstein | RE: Sitting to Pee & Polyamorous Love

264

RE: Buffet Style

265

RE: Elvis Presley & Christmas Surprise

266

Chris Sullivan | RE: Power of Sports & Movie Languages

267

Will Ferrell | RE: Senior Year & Corporal Punishment

268

Skylar Astin | RE: Defining Weird & Social Anxiety

269

Naomi Ekperigin | RE: Travel Hacks & Cabin Antics

270

Kevin Nealon | RE: Boat Names & Reaching Out

271

Hannah Berner | RE: Inconsiderate People & Consolation Prize

272

Adam Cayton-Holland | RE: Swedish Spirits & Work Stress

273

RE: Hanging Brain & Incompatible Love

274

Andy Samberg | RE: Toilet Paper & Horse Thieves

275

Kyle Kinane | RE: Father-in-Law Ghost & Something's Missing

276

Matt Walsh | RE: Cosmic Twins & Perfect Day

277

Dave Anthony & Gareth Reynolds | RE: Letting Kids Win & Emailing Ex

278

RE: Ham Day & A Joyous Life

279

Annie Weisman | RE: Cursing Children & Religious Costumes

280

RE: Sex Slang & Bad Heroes

281

​​RE: Existential Dread & Deadliest Catch

282

Pete Holmes | RE: Grandpa’s Romance & Go-To Drinks

283

Ryan Sickler | RE: Separate Beds & Olympic Medals

284

RE: Family Legends & Former Friends

285

RE: Animal Magic & Brain Teasers

286

Casey Wilson | RE: Balcony Kisses & Getting Older

287

RE: Favorite Fries

288

RE: Canine Condolences & Vacation Mourning

289

RE: Pancakes & Power Moves

290

RE: My French Quarter Ghost & Genetic Inheritance - with Noah Eberhart

291

RE: Letters of Love & A Question Of Decency

292

RE: Broken Brain Compensation Methods & Random Tearful Grandma Memories

293

RE: First Date & Back to the Future

294

RE: Advice For Your Younger Self & Must-Have Brands

295

RE: Parasocial Relationships & Fishing

296

RE: Coming Out & Best/Worst Vacations

297

RE: Thinking Differently & A Dating Question

298

RE: Mental Breakdowns & True Conspiracies

299

RE: Breathing & Guilty Pleasures

300

RE: Drawing Lines in Comedy & Political Leanings

301

RE: Classic Cars & Head vs. Heart

302

RE: A Tattoo Conundrum & Manic Episodes

303

RE: How to Say "I Love You" & A Swedish Treasure Story

304

RE: Big Changes & Chicago St. Patrick's Day

305

RE: Obscure Words & Quality Smut

306

RE: Thresholds & Getting Back Into Comedy

307

RE: Changes Since 2012 & Folklore

308

RE: The Girl Scout Experience & When To Call It Quits

309

RE: Being An Only Child & Knowing A Killer

310

RE: Having A Second Kid & Guilty Pleasures

311

RE: Favorite Clubs & Talking To Kids About Drugs

312

RE: Friends With Benefits & Healthy Boundaries

313

RE: Predictions & Sharing Your Art

314

RE: Crying For Myself & Favorite Chips

315

RE: Seasons & Senses & A Family Question - LIVE on Zoom with Patrick Keenan

316

RE: Roommate Stories

317

RE: Christmas at the Holiday Inn & A Brine Recipe

318

RE: Movies & TV To Watch Before Turning 40

319

RE: Holiday Traditions & Would You Rather

320

RE: The Turkey Situation & Seeing Any Event From History - Live On Zoom

321

RE: A Message From The Past

322

RE: Three Secrets

323

RE: Ænima & Fainting

324

RE: When to Come Out

325

RE: A Pandemic Breakup & Finding A New Hobby - Live Zoom Show with Jon Dore

326

RE: Being Bad At Trusting & Anxiety

327

RE: Sexuality & Remembering Badass Grandma

328

RE: Name Changes & Bucket Lists

329

RE: Secret Marriage & Pen Pals: The Movie - Live Zoom Show

330

RE: Weight Issues, Motivation, & Survivor

331

RE: Anhedonia

332

RE: Jaws Wired Shut

333

RE: My Best Friend's Bad-News Marriage & My First Porn Experience - Live Zoom Show!

334

RE: My High School Bear Attack

335

RE: Pinterest, House Fires, & Parachutes

336

RE: Gaslit By Family & Calamity Kim

337

RE: A Miserable Rafting Trip

338

RE: Backup Careers, Memorable Dreams, & Parenting While on the Road

339

RE: Road Trip Tips

340

RE: Out of Seeds, Birthday Cards, & Tripping

341

RE: Dan's Arches, Educating Yourself, & Candy Talk

342

RE: Getting To Know You Pop Quiz

343

RE: F2F with Dad & Losing Family Relationships

344

RE: Small Town Life & Accent Preferences

345

RE: Top Bands & Navigating My Brain

346

RE: Being High At Rory's Show

347

RE: Home Bases & The Tiki Scene

348

RE: Judgement House & Meat Processing Problems

349

RE: Dealing with Sudden Loss During Quarantine

350

RE: Friend Soulmates & Unsubscribing From Everything

351

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 2

352

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 1

353

RE: The Benefits of Massages & Early Retirement

354

RE: If Money Were No Object & Quick Hits

355

RE: Wedding Speech & The Principals Office

356

RE: Save Me From Covid-19 & When To Dry-Off

357

RE: Grief, Being Alone & What To Do When You're Dead

358

RE: Best Man Decision & The Lonely Lunch Club LIVE from Tuxas!

359

RE: External Depression & Having Kids

360

RE: Breakthroughs & Graduation Trip

361

RE: Last Meals & Cultural Dating Differences

362

RE: Goodbye Dan & Time

363

RE: Crying & Losing Religion

364

RE: Breaking Up & Staying Grounded

365

RE: Is Work Everything?

366

Conan O'Brien | RE: The Sex Talk & Suicide

367

RE: Wedding Plans & Child Therapy

368

RE: New Years Day & Getting The Band Back Together

369

RE: Best Time of Your Life

370

RE: 10 Kids & The 5 Stages of Divorce

371

RE: Slackers & Shampoo Side Hustle

372

RE: Podcasting Advice & First Dates

373

RE: New Restaurant Traditions & Impactful People

374

RE: The Carol Anne Episode Part 2

375

RE: The Carol Anne Episode

376

RE: Tour Life & Ring Size

377

RE: Pompous Fruit & Haunted Houses

378

RE: Our First Case & Car Accidents - LIVE from Red Clay Comedy Festival

379

RE: When To Shut Up and Take The Win? & Halloween

380

RE: Aliens & Fairies (The 2 postcards)

381

RE: Distracted Driving & Giving Credit

382

RE: An Announcement

383

RE: Hurricane Dorian & Comic Moments

384

RE: Is Blood Thicker Than Water & Unreasonable Fears

385

RE: Shoe Hero & Artists Who Are Bad People

386

RE: Pointing Fingers & Falling in Love

387

RE: Dementia & Stand-up Friends

388

RE: Flaky Friends & Bad Birthdays

389

RE: Staying In The Band & Reality TV

390

RE: Education & Screen Time

391

RE: Moving to Chicago & Showing Affection

392

RE: Getting Rid of Waste & Our Favorite Sports Movies

393

RE: Split Parents & What Is Reading

394

RE: Surprise Concert & Adult Baby Convention

395

RE: Jessica the Ghost & Failing the Bar - LIVE from Clusterfest

396

RE: Was I Mean To An Old Guy? & Bachelor Parties

397

RE: Music Tastes & Debating A Vasectomy

398

RE: A Special Message from Rory & Daniel

399

RE: Wrecked by an Escalator & Meeting People Through Improv

400

RE: Sex Addiction & A Prank War

401

RE: Employee Shenanigans & Hickeys

402

RE: Weird Texts from Mom & Seeming Mean - LIVE from Dallas

403

RE: Body Hair & Mystery in Manhattan Update

404

RE: A Year in Prison & Traveling vs Settling Down

405

RE: Saving Lives & Sandwich Talk

406

RE: Engagement Ring For Sale & Worrying About Wife's Weight - Live in Los Angeles!

407

RE: Tuxas Redux & Romanticizing Endings

408

RE: 19-Going-On-20 Advice & Theme Parties

409

RE: Fetishes & An Affair - Live from Tuxas!

410

RE: The Pigeon Mystery & The Loss of a Coworker

411

RE: Having Kids & National Days

412

RE: Mystery in Manhattan & Dumb Things

413

RE: Coffee Shops & Board Game Traditions

414

RE: A Random Roomie & A Talk with the Boss

415

RE: Grandma & A Big Chunk of Change

416

RE: The Weekend of Tuxas & A Graduation Speech

417

RE: Cannibal Questions & The Hydration Challenge

418

RE: A Karaoke Proposal & Talking Politics with Dad

419

RE: Ruining Christmas & Dissecting Humor

420

RE: Ghost Crisis & Psychedelic Drugs

421

RE: Calling Dibs & Rushing Ten Yards

422

RE: Going F2F with Mom & High School Expectations

423

RE: Balding & Committal

424

RE: Long Distance Love & Addiction

425

RE: The Groom's Perspective & Conspiracy Theories

426

RE: Millennials & Falling For A Friend

427

RE: Ruining A Wedding & Having A Trash-Mouth

428

RE: Fears & Adult Friending

429

RE: Communication & Ghosts

430

RE: Dating Dad's Drummer & Is She Cheating?

431

RE: Sleep Paralysis & Universal Basic Income

432

RE: Concerts, Being Stuck, & Worrying - with Reggie Watts

433

RE: Cults & Agoraphobia

434

RE: Acting Your Age & Family Traditions

435

RE: Time Travel & Friendship

436

RE: Favorites & Comments

437

RE: Eating & Finding a Partner

438

RE: Cohabitating & Wedding Planning

439

RE: Staying Informed & Toxic Relationships

440

RE: Golf & Best-Ratio Foods

441

RE: Dog Poop & Karmic Crustaceans

442

RE: Chasing Your Dreams & Choosing Your Cookies

443

RE: An Unsolved Bank Robbery & Free Will

444

Teaser 3 - RE: A Nipple Conundrum

445

Teaser 2 - RE: Taking Time to Work on Yourself

446

Teaser 1 - RE: Self Love