125: 3 Year Deal with Hog Dogs
125: 3 Year Deal with Hog Dogs
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This podcast episode delves into various personal challenges faced by callers, offering advice and support. The episode begins with Kevin discussing his experience with clear braces, followed by Evelyn's call seeking help with her softball addiction. Andrew then shares his struggle with lying to his parents about his job loss. The episode transitions into a series of advertisements for various services, including Hungry Root, Mint Mobile, Alma, and Dollar Shave Club. The main focus of the episode revolves around Maddie's on-again, off-again relationship with Brian. She seeks advice on how to navigate their complicated dynamic, particularly after discovering Brian's involvement with another woman. The hosts, Jake and Gareth, encourage Maddie to move on from Brian, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and finding someone who values her. Maddie reveals that she has met a new guy she likes and is considering asking him out. Jake and Gareth strongly encourage her to take the initiative, highlighting the empowering nature of women expressing their interest directly. The episode concludes with the hosts reiterating their advice for Maddie to move on from Brian and explore new possibilities.
Outlines
Hungry Root, Visaline, and Softball Addiction
This chapter covers an advertisement for Hungry Root, Kevin's experience with clear braces, and Evelyn's call seeking advice on managing her softball addiction.
Job Loss, Lies, and Mint Mobile
This chapter features Andrew's call seeking advice on how to tell his parents he was fired from his job, followed by an advertisement for Mint Mobile.
Finding the Right Therapist and Grooming Essentials
This chapter promotes Alma, a platform for finding therapists, and includes an advertisement for Dollar Shave Club.
Maddie's On-Again, Off-Again Relationship
This chapter features Maddie's call seeking advice on her four-year on-again, off-again relationship with Brian.
Advice for Maddie: Move On and Explore
Jake and Gareth advise Maddie to move on from Brian and explore other options.
Maddie's New Interest and Asking Out a Guy
Maddie reveals her interest in a new guy and Jake and Gareth encourage her to ask him out.
Final Advice and Encouragement
Jake and Gareth reiterate their advice for Maddie to ask the new guy out and not hold on to Brian.
Keywords
Visaline
Clear braces that are similar to a mouthguard, used to straighten teeth. They are less noticeable than traditional braces and can impact speech.
Softball
A bat-and-ball sport played on a diamond-shaped field. It is a popular recreational and competitive sport, often played in leagues.
Recruiting
The process of finding and attracting qualified candidates for a job or position. Recruiters often work for colleges, companies, or agencies.
Fuck Boy
A term used to describe a man who is charming and attractive but lacks commitment and is often unfaithful. They prioritize casual relationships and may engage in manipulative behavior.
On-Again, Off-Again Relationship
A relationship characterized by periods of togetherness and separation, often marked by unresolved issues, communication breakdowns, and a lack of clear commitment.
Talking Stage
A period in a relationship where two individuals are getting to know each other and exploring the possibility of a romantic connection. It's a time for casual dating and communication, but not necessarily exclusive.
Commitment
A pledge or promise to be loyal and dedicated to a relationship or goal. It involves a willingness to invest time, effort, and emotional energy into the relationship and its future.
Self-Worth
A sense of value and importance that an individual places on themselves. It's based on personal qualities, achievements, and beliefs, and influences how they perceive themselves and interact with others.
Q&A
What are some tips for saying no to joining a softball team?
You can use excuses like being injured, having a pre-existing commitment, or being signed to a contract with another team.
How can Andrew break the news to his parents that he was fired from his job?
The podcast hosts recommend that Andrew wait until he has secured a new job before telling his parents. They suggest that he be honest about the situation and apologize for his lies.
What advice do Jake and Gareth give Maddie about her relationship with Brian?
Jake and Gareth advise Maddie to move on from Brian, who they perceive as a \"fuck boy.\" They encourage her to explore other options and not hold on to a relationship that lacks commitment. They emphasize the importance of self-worth and finding someone who values her.
What does Maddie reveal about her current situation?
Maddie reveals that she has met a new guy she likes and is considering asking him out. She is also feeling unsure about the future of her relationship with Brian, who has been inconsistent and uncommitted.
What is Jake and Gareth's perspective on women taking the initiative in dating?
Jake and Gareth strongly encourage women to take the initiative and ask men out, emphasizing that it's a positive and empowering move. They believe it breaks down traditional gender roles and allows women to express their interest directly.
Show Notes
Jake and Gareth talk to callers about joining too many softball teams, letting your parents know you were fired and figuring out what to do in a situationship.
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