Digest

The episode begins with a sponsored advertisement for Brooke Linnon, a company that provides luxury bedding. The hosts then discuss the success rate of the advice they give on the show, estimating that around 60-65% of callers take the advice and it works to some extent. The first caller, Meredith, seeks advice on how to compromise with her boyfriend, Caleb, who wants to hang a massive swordfish in their apartment. The hosts suggest various solutions, including taking a picture of Caleb with the swordfish, finding a weird animal thing to put in the living room, or hanging the swordfish in Caleb's bathroom. The next caller, Jackie, shares a follow-up on her previous call about dealing with a tall family volleyball team. She reveals that they used ringers and fake injuries to defeat the family, resulting in their anger and frustration. The hosts then discuss a recent competitive game where the speaker faced some "villains." They discuss the aftermath of the game, the speaker's father's disapproval, and the hope that the opponents will learn from the experience. The episode concludes with credits and contact information for the show.

Outlines

00:00:00

Sponsored Announcement: Brooke Linnon

This segment is a sponsored advertisement for Brooke Linnon, a company that provides luxury bed sheets, pillows, comforters, and blankets delivered straight to your door. The host, Jake Johnson, shares his positive experience with Brooke Linnon products and highlights their awards and endorsements.

00:01:21

Follow-Up: Success Rate of Advice

The hosts discuss the success rate of the advice they give on the show. They estimate that around 60-65% of callers take the advice and it works to some extent, acknowledging that sometimes the advice leads to further conversations and solutions.

00:03:34

Announcement: Video Episodes on Mondays

Producer Kevin announces that starting this week, video episodes of the podcast will only be released on Mondays. Audio versions will continue to be released on Mondays and Thursdays.

00:04:01

Caller: Swordfish on the Wall

Meredith, a 26-year-old from New York, calls in to seek advice on how to compromise with her boyfriend, Caleb, who wants to hang a massive swordfish in their apartment. She wants to honor his grandfather's memory but doesn't want the apartment to look like a seafood restaurant.

00:05:08

Follow-Up: Tall Volleyball Team

Jackie, a previous caller who sought advice on dealing with a tall family volleyball team disrupting their league, shares a follow-up. She reveals that they used ringers and fake injuries to defeat the family, resulting in their anger and frustration.

00:57:14

Reflecting on a Competitive Game

The conversation revolves around a recent competitive game where the speaker faced some \"villains.\" They discuss the aftermath of the game, the speaker's father's disapproval, and the hope that the opponents will learn from the experience.

00:58:11

Credits and Contact Information

This segment provides credits for the podcast, including the hosts, producers, editors, social media director, video editor, theme song composer, album artwork artist, and additional artwork. It also includes contact information for the show, including the website, social media handles, and email address.

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Q&A

• What is the success rate of the advice given on the show?

  The hosts estimate that around 60-65% of callers take the advice and it works to some extent, acknowledging that sometimes the advice leads to further conversations and solutions.

• How can Meredith compromise with her boyfriend about hanging the swordfish?

  The hosts suggest that Meredith could offer to take a picture of Caleb with the swordfish, or find a weird animal thing to put in the living room to start a conversation about the swordfish's size and placement. They also suggest that Caleb could hang the swordfish in his bathroom, creating a \"swordfish shrine.\""

• How did the speaker feel about their father's reaction to the competitive game?

  The speaker's father expressed disapproval, but the speaker felt their father didn't understand the situation.

• What does the speaker hope will happen in the future regarding the opponents?

  The speaker hopes that the opponents will confront them and acknowledge the competitive nature of the game, ultimately learning from the experience.

Show Notes