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The Midnight Air — 432 episodes

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The Street Decency Saga!

2

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

3

10 Everyday Food Items The US Military Invented!

4

Top 10 Most Annoying Things About Travel!

5

The Atherstone Ball Game

6

How “Plane Cow” Came To Be!

7

Midnight Mailbag Episode!

8

Top 10 Countries with the Best Food!

9

7 Interesting Facts About Black History Month!

10

Sick Day Top 10!

11

15 Words Derived From Mythological Creatures!

12

It’s A Midnight Mailbag Episode!

13

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

14

Favorite 5 from 2025 w/ Lissa Rubin!

15

Dick Van Dyke is 100!

16

My Top 10 Winter Movies!

17

A Strange European Christmas Ritual!

18

Top 10 Movies with Bagpipes!

19

How Pumpkin Pie Became The Thanksgiving Dessert King!

20

Top 10 Card Games!

21

Bizarre Origins of Everyday Phrases!

22

5 Reasons We Like To Be Scared!

23

Pen Pals Podcast - Jason Sklar | RE: Halloween Costumes

24

The Top Pop Culture 2025 Halloween Costumes!

25

Halloween Around The World!

26

Top 10 Fall Activities

27

Old People Are Better Than We Think

28

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

29

Unknown Number: The High School Catfish

30

Top 10 Chicken Dishes

31

Stories from Eureka

32

Top 10 Fruits

33

How To Win At Lotto Scratchers

34

Pen Pals Podcast - Kyle Ayers | RE: Obsessive Tendencies

35

Top 11 Things You Should Have In Your Car

36

Mailbag Episode!

37

Why Do We Sleep?

38

Top 10 Board Games

39

Top 10 Coming Of Age Movies

40

The Legend of The North Pond Hermit

41

Top 10 Gas Stations/Convience Stores

42

10 Bizarre Summer Solstice Rituals

43

Pen Pals Podcast - Ryan Sickler | RE: Bumper Stickers

44

Top 10 Summer Concession Items

45

Hidden Loot In Kansas

46

Top 10 Breads

47

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

48

Top 10 Tom Cruise Movies

49

10 Most Outrageous Bets Ever Made

50

DC Flight and The Great American Grump Out

51

Top 10 Mexican Restaurant Must Haves

52

Top 10 Summer Activities

53

10 Bizarre Trends From The 90s!

54

LAX Drama and 10 Formerly Secret Tunnels That Are Now Open

55

10 Bizarre Origin Stories of Brand Names

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

TV Talk

60

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

61

Top 10 Forgotten American Pastimes And Hobbies

62

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

63

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Blankies

64

Top 10 Jobs You Can’t Get Today

65

1917 Deep Dive

66

Top 10 Most Popular Gas Station Items

67

Top 10 Strangest New Years Traditions From Around The World

68

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Movies & Acting

69

Top 10 Strangest Christmas Traditions

70

1985 Mexico Christmas Heist

71

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

72

Top 10 Christmas Movies! Listener emails! The Tribune!

73

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

74

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

75

Pen Pals Podcast - RE: Blessings in Disguise

76

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

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

Emails, Backpage, & Top Ten!

81

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

82

The Backpage

83

Deep Dive: Dan Saunders and The Free Money

84

Pilot Season!

85

Tuesday Top 10

86

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

87

The Backpage

88

Deep Dive: The TV Dinner

89

Pen Pals!

90

Tuesday Top 10

91

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

92

The Backpage

93

Deep Dive: The American Diner

94

Must List!

95

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

96

The Backpage

97

A Late Night Mystery

98

Top 10 (part 2)

99

Tuesday Top 10 (part 1)

100

The Backpage

101

A Late Night Mystery

102

Pilot Season

103

Tuesday Top 10

104

Weekly Calendar & The Tribune

105

The Backpage

106

A Late Night Mystery

107

Classic Black and White

108

Tuesday Top 10

109

A Late Night Mystery

110

The Must List!

111

Tuesday Top 10

112

The Backpage

113

A Late Night Mystery

114

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

115

Tuesday Top 10

116

The Backpage

117

The Must List!

118

Tuesday Top 10

119

Notable Dates & The Tribune

120

Notable Dates & The Tribune

121

The Midnight Air Teaser: The Must List

122

The Midnight Air Calendar and Tribune Teaser

123

RE: Doppelgängers & Bereavement Leave

124

The Midnight Air Announcement

125

RE: New Identity & Hole in the Roof Gang

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126

RE: Undiscovered Art & Butterfly Effect

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127

Todd Glass | RE: Rituals & Good Stuff Gone Bad

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RE: Video Games & Christmas Lights

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129

RE: Pen Pals Announcement

130

RE: Gifting Books & The Perfect Album

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RE: Innocent Until Proven Guilty & Kids’ Existential Questions

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132

Andrew Youngblood | RE: No Body Odor & Cheat Meals

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RE: Iowa State Fair & Deck of Cards

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134

RE: Diner Regular & Faith-Based Companies

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135

Luke Null | RE: The One & Being Cold

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136

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

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137

RE: Small Town America & Reimagining Life

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138

RE: Reclaiming Birthdays & Master Cheesemakers

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139

Taylor Ortega | RE: Speeding Tickets & Estranged Loved Ones

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140

Langston Kerman | RE: Liquid Fingers & Unhelpful Husband

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141

RE: Overreactions & Biff to the Future

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Dave Holmes | RE: Sad Eventualities & Fishing Boat Deckhand

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RE: Parenting Multiple Kids & Karaoke

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144

Dierdre Friel | RE: Turning Back Time & Girl Codes

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RE: Hamburger Helper & Body Hair

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146

Chris Sullivan | RE: Holiday Dishes & House Fire Possessions

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RE: Burning Man & Reffing

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RE: Near-Death Experiences & Office Lunches

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149

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

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RE: Tool & Travel Bets

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151

RE: Elopement vs. Ceremony & Procrastination

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152

RE: Wildlife Encounters & Missed Connections

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Eric André | RE: Hulk Hogan & The Cannabis Line

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Kumail Nanjiani | RE: Stoneman Willie & Sports Aggression

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RE: Aging & Work Trips

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156

RE: Pizza Hut Circumcision & Difficult Break Up

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157

Laura Peek | RE: Laundry & Advice for Past Selves

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Ify Nwadiwe | RE: Public Stress & Lying in Interviews

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159

RE: Relocating & Mind vs. Body

160

RE: Family Legacy & Surprising Yourself

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161

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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163

RE: Outgrowing Friends & Grim History

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164

RE: Bickering Couples & Animal vs. Human Life

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RE: Homesickness & Cottagecore

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166

Sarah Silverman | RE: Dealbreakers & Neighbor Feud

167

Nick Kroll | RE: Ridiculous Fights & Biological Parenthood

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RE: Unconditional Love & Broken Phone

169

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

170

Carl Tart | RE: Renaissance Fair Wedding & Questionable Coaching

171

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

172

RE: Photographs & Oatmeal is Breakfast Chili

173

RE: Seasons of Life & Nic Cage

174

Mandy Moore | RE: ER Stories & Desert Island Songs

175

Rhys Darby | RE: Sensual Ghost Encounters & Dangerous Hobbies

176

RE: Kissing your Kids & Slides or Sleds

177

RE: Gifts from the Universe & Wedding Officiant

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RE: Fading Passions & Ham Salad

179

Irene Tu | RE: Escape Rooms & Phallic Artwork

180

Jon Gabrus | RE: Male Hygiene & Disney for Kids

181

RE: Foreign Exchange Student & Pockets

182

RE: UFOs & Second Date Policy

183

Shane Mauss | RE: Teleportation Fears & Free Work

184

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

185

Jay Chandrasekhar | RE: Playing Favorites & Altering Music History

186

RE: Transgender Child & Ruined Wedding Dress

187

RE: Vegas Romance & AI

188

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

189

Beth Stelling | RE: Inappropriate Laughter & Sex Work

190

RE: Getting Fired & Vanished Grandpa

191

RE: Caveman Tour Guide & Praise + Sandwiches

192

RE: Touring Artists

193

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

194

RE: Big City Living & Spooky Google Earth

195

RE: Bisexuality & Potable Water

196

RE: Workplace Boundaries & Body Disposition

197

RE: Never Been Kissed & Childhood Smells

198

Todd Glass | RE: Deja Vu & Being Yourself

199

RE: Words of Affirmation & Wedding Attire

200

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

201

Dierdre Friel | RE: Emotional Unprofessionalism & Liking Your Name

202

RE: Warm Desserts & Drugs

203

RE: Atypical Families & A Good Death

204

RE: Belonging & School Lunch

205

Cipha Sounds | RE: Heteronormative Roles & Unsolicited Advice

206

Chad Daniels | RE: Turning 40 & Chips

207

RE: Offensive Comedy & Bird of the Year

208

RE: Hypnotherapy & Cabin Recap

209

Matt Braunger | RE: Restaurant Ordering & Safe Words

210

Jay Larson | RE: Celebrity Crushes & Setting Boundaries

211

RE: Career Boomerang & Sex Talk

212

RE: Words & Saving Musical Heroes

213

Jordan & Lauren Scovel | RE: Younger Self & Meat

214

Ramin Nazer | RE: Meaningful Friendships & Letting Go

215

RE: Bereavement Leave & Childhood Neighbors

216

RE: Vacations & Another Woman - Live on Moment House

217

Sklar Brothers | RE: Skilled Trades & Yard Games

218

RE: Late vs. Manipulative & Dogs

219

RE: Conflicting Viewpoints & Learning Names

220

RE: Our Favorite Things

221

RE: The Mashed Patatreon

222

Doug Benson | RE: Social Eating & International Stand Up

223

Sara Schaefer | RE: Over-Gifting & Real Magic

224

RE: Covid Conundrum & Losing Your Virginity

225

RE: Family Cabin & Celebrity Interactions

226

RE: Soul-Saving & Officiating a Wedding

227

Haley Joel Osment | RE: Pizza & Talent Shows

228

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

229

RE: Playing the Victim & Mouth and Foot Painting

230

RE: Condolences

231

RE: Marriage Trauma & Unconventional Beauty

232

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

233

Rose Byrne | RE: Walking Around Australia & Absent Parent

234

RE: Real Love & Thoughts While Flying

235

RE: Now and Then & Gardening

236

Jack Whitehall | RE: Catchy Tunes & Lords and Ladies

237

Judd Apatow | RE: Home Improvements & Personal Care

238

RE: Potatoes & Psychic Tendencies

239

Andy Richter | RE: Hometown Legends & Self-Motivation

240

RE: Car Trouble & Nature vs. Nurture

241

Aimee Mann | RE: Naps & Confronting a Mooch

242

RE: Male Affection & Mystery in Atlanta

243

Chris Garcia | RE: Art of Flirting & Escaping Negativity

244

RE: Off-Grid Living & Dog Goodbyes

245

RE: Losing Passion & Fruit Essence

246

RE: Chasing Adventure & Powerful Art

247

Sona Movsesian | RE: Gender Norms & Nude Calendar

248

RE: Acupuncture Nightmare & Meaningful Possessions

249

Brett Goldstein | RE: Sitting to Pee & Polyamorous Love

250

RE: Buffet Style

251

RE: Elvis Presley & Christmas Surprise

252

Chris Sullivan | RE: Power of Sports & Movie Languages

253

Will Ferrell | RE: Senior Year & Corporal Punishment

254

Skylar Astin | RE: Defining Weird & Social Anxiety

255

Naomi Ekperigin | RE: Travel Hacks & Cabin Antics

256

Kevin Nealon | RE: Boat Names & Reaching Out

257

Hannah Berner | RE: Inconsiderate People & Consolation Prize

258

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

259

RE: Hanging Brain & Incompatible Love

260

Andy Samberg | RE: Toilet Paper & Horse Thieves

261

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

262

Matt Walsh | RE: Cosmic Twins & Perfect Day

263

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

264

RE: Ham Day & A Joyous Life

265

Annie Weisman | RE: Cursing Children & Religious Costumes

266

RE: Sex Slang & Bad Heroes

267

​​RE: Existential Dread & Deadliest Catch

268

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

269

Ryan Sickler | RE: Separate Beds & Olympic Medals

270

RE: Family Legends & Former Friends

271

RE: Animal Magic & Brain Teasers

272

Casey Wilson | RE: Balcony Kisses & Getting Older

273

RE: Favorite Fries

274

RE: Canine Condolences & Vacation Mourning

275

RE: Pancakes & Power Moves

276

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

277

RE: Letters of Love & A Question Of Decency

278

RE: Broken Brain Compensation Methods & Random Tearful Grandma Memories

279

RE: First Date & Back to the Future

280

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

281

RE: Parasocial Relationships & Fishing

282

RE: Coming Out & Best/Worst Vacations

283

RE: Thinking Differently & A Dating Question

284

RE: Mental Breakdowns & True Conspiracies

285

RE: Breathing & Guilty Pleasures

286

RE: Drawing Lines in Comedy & Political Leanings

287

RE: Classic Cars & Head vs. Heart

288

RE: A Tattoo Conundrum & Manic Episodes

289

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

290

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

291

RE: Obscure Words & Quality Smut

292

RE: Thresholds & Getting Back Into Comedy

293

RE: Changes Since 2012 & Folklore

294

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

295

RE: Being An Only Child & Knowing A Killer

296

RE: Having A Second Kid & Guilty Pleasures

297

RE: Favorite Clubs & Talking To Kids About Drugs

298

RE: Friends With Benefits & Healthy Boundaries

299

RE: Predictions & Sharing Your Art

300

RE: Crying For Myself & Favorite Chips

301

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

302

RE: Roommate Stories

303

RE: Christmas at the Holiday Inn & A Brine Recipe

304

RE: Movies & TV To Watch Before Turning 40

305

RE: Holiday Traditions & Would You Rather

306

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

307

RE: A Message From The Past

308

RE: Three Secrets

309

RE: Ænima & Fainting

310

RE: When to Come Out

311

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

312

RE: Being Bad At Trusting & Anxiety

313

RE: Sexuality & Remembering Badass Grandma

314

RE: Name Changes & Bucket Lists

315

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

316

RE: Weight Issues, Motivation, & Survivor

317

RE: Anhedonia

318

RE: Jaws Wired Shut

319

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

320

RE: My High School Bear Attack

321

RE: Pinterest, House Fires, & Parachutes

322

RE: Gaslit By Family & Calamity Kim

323

RE: A Miserable Rafting Trip

324

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

325

RE: Road Trip Tips

326

RE: Out of Seeds, Birthday Cards, & Tripping

327

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

328

RE: Getting To Know You Pop Quiz

329

RE: F2F with Dad & Losing Family Relationships

330

RE: Small Town Life & Accent Preferences

331

RE: Top Bands & Navigating My Brain

332

RE: Being High At Rory's Show

333

RE: Home Bases & The Tiki Scene

334

RE: Judgement House & Meat Processing Problems

335

RE: Dealing with Sudden Loss During Quarantine

336

RE: Friend Soulmates & Unsubscribing From Everything

337

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 2

338

RE: Choose Your Own Adventure - Part 1

339

RE: The Benefits of Massages & Early Retirement

340

RE: If Money Were No Object & Quick Hits

341

RE: Wedding Speech & The Principals Office

342

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

343

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

344

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

345

RE: External Depression & Having Kids

346

RE: Breakthroughs & Graduation Trip

347

RE: Last Meals & Cultural Dating Differences

348

RE: Goodbye Dan & Time

349

RE: Crying & Losing Religion

350

RE: Breaking Up & Staying Grounded

351

RE: Is Work Everything?

352

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

353

RE: Wedding Plans & Child Therapy

354

RE: New Years Day & Getting The Band Back Together

355

RE: Best Time of Your Life

356

RE: 10 Kids & The 5 Stages of Divorce

357

RE: Slackers & Shampoo Side Hustle

358

RE: Podcasting Advice & First Dates

359

RE: New Restaurant Traditions & Impactful People

360

RE: The Carol Anne Episode Part 2

361

RE: The Carol Anne Episode

362

RE: Tour Life & Ring Size

363

RE: Pompous Fruit & Haunted Houses

364

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

365

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

366

RE: Aliens & Fairies (The 2 postcards)

367

RE: Distracted Driving & Giving Credit

368

RE: An Announcement

369

RE: Hurricane Dorian & Comic Moments

370

RE: Is Blood Thicker Than Water & Unreasonable Fears

371

RE: Shoe Hero & Artists Who Are Bad People

372

RE: Pointing Fingers & Falling in Love

373

RE: Dementia & Stand-up Friends

374

RE: Flaky Friends & Bad Birthdays

375

RE: Staying In The Band & Reality TV

376

RE: Education & Screen Time

377

RE: Moving to Chicago & Showing Affection

378

RE: Getting Rid of Waste & Our Favorite Sports Movies

379

RE: Split Parents & What Is Reading

380

RE: Surprise Concert & Adult Baby Convention

381

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

382

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

383

RE: Music Tastes & Debating A Vasectomy

384

RE: A Special Message from Rory & Daniel

385

RE: Wrecked by an Escalator & Meeting People Through Improv

386

RE: Sex Addiction & A Prank War

387

RE: Employee Shenanigans & Hickeys

388

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

389

RE: Body Hair & Mystery in Manhattan Update

390

RE: A Year in Prison & Traveling vs Settling Down

391

RE: Saving Lives & Sandwich Talk

392

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

393

RE: Tuxas Redux & Romanticizing Endings

394

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

395

RE: Fetishes & An Affair - Live from Tuxas!

396

RE: The Pigeon Mystery & The Loss of a Coworker

397

RE: Having Kids & National Days

398

RE: Mystery in Manhattan & Dumb Things

399

RE: Coffee Shops & Board Game Traditions

400

RE: A Random Roomie & A Talk with the Boss

401

RE: Grandma & A Big Chunk of Change

402

RE: The Weekend of Tuxas & A Graduation Speech

403

RE: Cannibal Questions & The Hydration Challenge

404

RE: A Karaoke Proposal & Talking Politics with Dad

405

RE: Ruining Christmas & Dissecting Humor

406

RE: Ghost Crisis & Psychedelic Drugs

407

RE: Calling Dibs & Rushing Ten Yards

408

RE: Going F2F with Mom & High School Expectations

409

RE: Balding & Committal

410

RE: Long Distance Love & Addiction

411

RE: The Groom's Perspective & Conspiracy Theories

412

RE: Millennials & Falling For A Friend

413

RE: Ruining A Wedding & Having A Trash-Mouth

414

RE: Fears & Adult Friending

415

RE: Communication & Ghosts

416

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

417

RE: Sleep Paralysis & Universal Basic Income

418

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

419

RE: Cults & Agoraphobia

420

RE: Acting Your Age & Family Traditions

421

RE: Time Travel & Friendship

422

RE: Favorites & Comments

423

RE: Eating & Finding a Partner

424

RE: Cohabitating & Wedding Planning

425

RE: Staying Informed & Toxic Relationships

426

RE: Golf & Best-Ratio Foods

427

RE: Dog Poop & Karmic Crustaceans

428

RE: Chasing Your Dreams & Choosing Your Cookies

429

RE: An Unsolved Bank Robbery & Free Will

430

Teaser 3 - RE: A Nipple Conundrum

431

Teaser 2 - RE: Taking Time to Work on Yourself

432

Teaser 1 - RE: Self Love