Being Earnest with Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden

Being Earnest is a very sincere podcast where comedians Paula Skaggs and Josh Linden celebrate earnestness and honesty in their lives and across media.

Episode 108: Attitude!

Paula and Josh give major 'tude as they discuss Jane Austen on SNL and come up with a signature sitcom/reality TV catchphrase. Then, another sneak preview of their book, Tiny Pep Talks, out November 19th!! ⁠Preorder Tiny Pep Talks here!⁠ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!  Credits! Logo by ⁠Ryan Cruise⁠ Theme Song by ⁠Dylan Doetch

10-22
32:05

Episode 107: Returning!

We're back, baby!! Paula and Josh catch up on the last few (*checks notes*) years (?!?!), and then dive right into casting themselves in a reboot of Succession. Plus, a sneak preview of our new book, Tiny Pep Talks, out November 19th!! Preorder Tiny Pep Talks here! Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!  Credits! Logo by Ryan Cruise Theme Song by Dylan Doetch

10-10
50:37

Episode 106: Eyebrows!

This week Josh and Paula are talkin' EYEBROWS! (For a little bit. They're also talkin' Dystopian YA Novels, secondary body parts and....No Wrong Answers After Dark?!)   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! Its three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

07-04
30:52

Episode 105: Units of Measurement!

This week, Paula and Josh technically talk about the metric system, but mostly pitch Gallon Man, the world's worst hero. Plus, they finally answer one and for all how you measure measure a year. ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! Its three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

06-22
38:50

Episode 104: Braces!

What's up, brace face? While you're in the orthodontist's chair, join Paula and Josh as they discuss what color rubber bands they'd wear to Wayne Manor and which keys on the keyboard are which Spice Girl, if the Spice Girls lived in a medieval society. ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! Its three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

06-15
40:55

Episode 103: Decks v. Porches v. Patios!

This week, it's the (outdoorsy-ish) showdown to end all (outdoorsy-ish) showdowns - Decks v. Porches v. Patios! Paula and Josh hash out the differences plus - adventures in apartment hunting, swamp talk and more! ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! Its three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

06-10
42:26

Episode 102: Sticky!

Yuck. This one is a little gross, y'all. Join Paula and Josh as they talk about the true nature of tree sap, 90's candy that was really just drugs for kids, and what they'd do to regulate body temperature if they couldn't sweat.   This episode is also coming out MONDAY so that you can hop on our partnership with Kite String Cantina! Kite String is an awesome bar in Chicago and they're going to be including some No Wrong Answers cards in this week's Kite Food Club meal kit. Get all your Memorial Day BBQ fixings right here (and have a fun conversation while you're at it): https://app.upserve.com/s/kite-string-cantina-chicago ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

05-24
28:12

Episode 101: Pit Stop!

Vroom vroom, it's time to gas up with your favorite podcast! Join Josh and Paula as they discuss whiny Formula 1 drivers, dodgeball, and (of course) Ru Paul.  ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online, at Foursided, and now at the WNDR Museum in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

05-19
39:07

Episode 100: Keeping it 100!

IT'S EPISODE 100!!!!!! We did it, y'all!!!! Thank you so, so much to all of our friends - both IRL and virtual - who have supported us and stuck with us through these last 100 episodes. We love you, we like you, we spend a lot of time this week talking about Cruella DeVille's business plan and centipedes.  ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

05-11
40:35

Episode 99: Mammals! (ft. Dan Sheehan)

This week, Josh and Paula have a great time with Dan Sheehan, author of I Am Not a Wolf, chatting about the hairiest, milkiest animals: mammals! Join them as they talk about taking a business lunch as a wolf, what exotic animals go with which professions, and Scabby the Rat. Plus, Josh asks a cursed question.   Dan's book, I Am Not a Wolf, is out TODAY. Order it from your favorite local bookstore or here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Am-Not-a-Wolf/Dan-Sheehan/9781524867249 ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

05-04
57:05

Episode 98: Crushes! (w/ Guest Host Deanna Ortiz!)

It's a CROSSOVER EPISODE! This week, Deanna Ortiz, host of the hit podcast "Crushes", guest hosts with Paula, and they cover all the burning questions about crushes - like why would their relationship with Harry Styles fail, and how to slide into a hottie's DMs.    You can listen to Crushes! With Deanna Ortiz here. ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

04-21
53:07

Episode 97: Collectibles!

Gather up your Beanie Babies and your baseball cards, because this week, we're talking COLLECTIBLES! Josh and Paula attempt to come up with the Next Big Thing (tm tm tm), a Beanie Baby to honor Prince Philip and more.     ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail and gifts at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

04-13
38:54

Episode 96: The Taxman!

This week, Josh and Paula earnestly talk about what we, as a country, should get ourselves as a treat, wild times in states without sales tax, and what was happening off camera on "The Office."   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    You can also send us mail and gifts at:   Paula Skaggs & Josh Linden PO Box 25321 Chicago, IL 60625   ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

04-06
33:47

Episode 95: Jealousy!

This week, Josh and Paula earnestly talk about jealousy and Josh reveals he doesn't know who sang "Stronger," the most important song in history.   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

03-31
29:31

Episode 94: L-L-L-Lemons!

It was going to just be "Lemons!" but Paula said it that way on the recording, so that's the title. Join Josh and Paula as they dive into scurvy, medieval times, and stuff that exists only at their grandparents' houses.   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at Foursided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ We have a new newsletter! It's three cool things and good news that we're earnestly enjoying. No bummers allowed, just fun Friday vibes.   Subscribe at bit.ly/veryearnestnewsletter   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

03-23
31:11

Episode 93: Sleep!

Don't hit that snooze button - Josh and Paula share their hot tips to get some sleep (like setting 33 alarms) and try to figure out if Don Draper would like them (the answer? Probably not.)    ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at FourSided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

03-17
35:16

Episode 92: Returning!

This week we're running it back! And by "running it back" we mean talking about what we do while we edit the podcast and pitching sequel ideas.   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at FourSided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

03-09
27:05

Episode 91: Soda (Pop)!

This week, Josh and Paula unveil the origin story of off brand sodas like Hill Dew and Physician's Assistant Peppercorn. Plus! The Mount Rushmore of Sodas, Josh is peer pressured and more.    ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at FourSided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

03-03
34:39

Episode 90: Brains!

This week, Josh and Paula settle the age-old debate of brains versus brawn, discuss which of their body parts they'd want preserved for history, and pitch a hit teen drama starring ghosts. Get in the ring!   ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at FourSided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

02-23
39:22

Episode 89: Chocolate!

This week, Josh and Paula reveal their new business plan for an on-the-go fondue ("Fun-Go"), plus Josh asks a listeners a very introspective hypothetical #My77.  ------------------------ No Wrong Answers is back for sale online and at FourSided in Chicago! Get yourself a copy today! Listeners, use the code "POD10" for 10% off your order!    NoWrongAnswersGame.com Foursided: https://foursided.com/   ------------------------ Have your own Earnest Moment to submit? Let us know at @BeingEarnestPod on all social media, or at BeingEarnestPod@gmail.com!    ------------------------ Logo by Ryan Cruise: https://www.instagram.com/rbcruiser Theme Song by Dylan Doetch: https://www.twitter.com/dylandoetch

02-16
26:09

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