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Beverly, a caller, is seeking advice on how to deal with a coworker named Diamond who habitually removes her shoes in the office. The hosts, Jake and Gareth, brainstorm various strategies, including sending a doctor's note from their "therapist" selves, writing a letter to the boss citing a spider phobia, or simply having a direct conversation with the boss. They ultimately advise Beverly to have a private conversation with her boss, expressing her discomfort with Diamond's shoelessness and requesting a move to another part of the office. The hosts emphasize the importance of being direct and honest while maintaining a respectful tone. Beverly expresses her appreciation for the advice and rates the hosts' help as a "15 out of 10." The hosts encourage her to take action and share her experience.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast and its hosts, Jake and Gareth. They welcome the listeners and set the stage for the episode.

00:00:25

Jake's July 4th Hike

This Chapter recounts Jake's experience on a July 4th hike with a friend, which resulted in a foot injury requiring stitches. He shares the story as a humorous anecdote and a testament to the podcast's unique and often bizarre nature.

00:01:13

Jake's Tesla Trouble

This Chapter details Jake's frustrating experience with his Tesla, which left him stranded after his phone overheated and locked him out of his car. He describes the situation as a "life moment" and reflects on the inconveniences of modern technology.

00:01:53

Jiu-Jitsu and a Locked Car

This Chapter recounts Jake's attempt to attend a jiu-jitsu class, which was interrupted by a locked car due to his overheated phone. He humorously describes the situation as being "bullied" by his car and the challenges of navigating a technology-dependent world.

00:02:19

Kevin's Studio Update

This Chapter provides an update on Kevin's studio, which is nearing completion. He shares his excitement about the new space and his plans for future content.

00:26:42

Lou Ann's Friendship Problem

This Chapter features a caller named Lou Ann from La Crosse, Wisconsin, who seeks advice on how to end a one-sided friendship with a high school acquaintance who sends her weekly Instagram messages. She describes the situation as a decade-long annoyance and expresses her desire to reduce the frequency of the messages.

00:44:49

Beverly's Barefoot Coworker

This Chapter features a follow-up call from Beverly, who previously sought advice on dealing with a coworker who habitually removes her shoes in the office. Beverly shares her attempts to address the situation, including mentioning spiders and sprinkling carpet deodorizer on the coworker's side of the cubicle. She describes the coworker's response as a denial of any sense of smell and a belief that Beverly has a spider phobia.

00:52:42

Advice for Beverly

This Chapter focuses on providing advice to Beverly on how to handle her coworker who habitually goes barefoot in the office. The hosts suggest various strategies, including a doctor's note and a direct conversation with the boss. They emphasize the importance of being direct and honest while maintaining a respectful tone.

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Q&A

• What is Lou Ann's problem?

  Lou Ann is dealing with a one-sided friendship with a high school acquaintance who sends her weekly Instagram messages, despite Lou Ann only responding a handful of times in a decade.

• What advice do the hosts give Lou Ann?

  The hosts suggest various strategies to end the unwanted messages, including sending overly religious texts, flooding her inbox with boring emails about geology or her cats, sending gibberish texts, responding from the perspective of a cat, or simply replying with "I farted" to every message.

• What is Beverly's problem?

  Beverly is dealing with a coworker who habitually removes her shoes in the office. She has tried to address the situation by mentioning spiders and sprinkling carpet deodorizer on the coworker's side of the cubicle.

• What is the coworker's response to Beverly's attempts?

  The coworker claims to have no sense of smell and believes that Beverly has a spider phobia.

• What is the takeaway from Lou Ann and Beverly's calls?

  The calls highlight the challenges of navigating social situations and the importance of finding creative solutions to address unwanted behavior. They also demonstrate the power of humor and absurdity in dealing with difficult people.

• What advice do the hosts give Beverly?

  The hosts suggest various strategies for Beverly to deal with her coworker, including writing a doctor's note, writing a letter to the boss citing a spider phobia, or simply having a direct conversation with the boss. They ultimately advise her to have a private conversation with her boss, expressing her discomfort with the coworker's shoelessness and requesting a move to another part of the office.

• What is the hosts' main advice to Beverly?

  The hosts advise Beverly to have a private conversation with her boss, expressing her discomfort with her coworker's shoelessness and requesting a move to another part of the office. They emphasize the importance of being direct and honest while maintaining a respectful tone.

• How does Beverly rate the hosts' help?

  Beverly rates the hosts' help as a "15 out of 10."

• What is the hosts' final advice to Beverly?

  The hosts encourage Beverly to take action and share her experience.

Show Notes