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Marcy, a 25-year-old from Anaheim, calls in to the podcast to get advice on how to deal with her boss, Alan, who uses his work email for everything, including dating profiles and videos about enlarging his eggplant. The hosts, Brian, Nick, and Justin Long, are shocked and amused by Marcy's story. They brainstorm various solutions, including creating a fake scandal, having a direct conversation with Alan, or using a projection of Marcy's email to subtly expose Alan's behavior. They also discuss the possibility of Marcy using waterproof headphones to avoid interacting with Alan at the pool. Ultimately, they encourage Marcy to take action and confront the situation, suggesting that she use her people-pleasing nature to her advantage. The hosts also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and the potential for a coordinated effort with a co-worker to address the issue. Mia, a 21-year-old from Indianapolis, calls in to the podcast to share a strange encounter with a woman at her apartment pool. The woman, who doesn't know how to swim, asks Mia to help her practice floating. Mia, being a people-pleaser, agrees, but finds the situation increasingly unsettling. The hosts brainstorm various solutions to help Mia deal with the situation, including using earplugs, pretending not to hear the woman, and doing a bad job of coaching her. They also encourage Mia to set boundaries and use her people-pleasing nature to her advantage.

Outlines

00:00:00

Introduction

This Chapter introduces the podcast and its guest, Justin Long, known for his role as Ginslinger on New Girl. The hosts highlight Justin's comedic talent and his popular podcast, "Life is Short." They then introduce the first caller, Marcy, from Anaheim, California.

00:01:47

Marcy's Problem

This Chapter delves into Marcy's predicament with her boss, Alan. She reveals that Alan uses his work email for personal matters, including dating profiles and videos about enlarging his eggplant. The hosts are surprised and amused by this unusual situation.

00:28:05

Mia's Dilemma

This Chapter introduces Mia, a 21-year-old from Indianapolis, who shares a strange encounter with a woman at her apartment pool. The woman, who doesn't know how to swim, asks Mia to help her practice floating. Mia, being a people-pleaser, agrees, but finds the situation increasingly unsettling.

00:44:43

Mia's Solutions

This Chapter focuses on finding solutions to Mia's dilemma. The hosts brainstorm various options, including using earplugs, pretending not to hear the woman, and doing a bad job of coaching her. They encourage Mia to set boundaries and use her people-pleasing nature to her advantage.

00:50:03

Marcy's Follow-Up

This Chapter features Marcy's follow-up call, where she shares the outcome of her plan to expose Alan's inappropriate email usage. Despite a technical glitch, Marcy and her co-worker, Jazz, successfully confronted Alan, leading to a positive resolution.

00:56:31

Justin Long Interview

This Chapter features an interview with Justin Long, where he discusses his experience on New Girl, his friendship with Vince Vaughn, and his comedic style.

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Q&A

• What is Marcy's problem with her boss, Alan?

  Alan uses his work email for everything, including personal matters like dating profiles and videos about enlarging his eggplant. This makes Marcy uncomfortable and raises concerns about privacy and professionalism.

• What are some of the solutions the hosts brainstorm to help Marcy deal with Alan?

  The hosts suggest creating a fake scandal, having a direct conversation with Alan, using a projection of Marcy's email to subtly expose Alan's behavior, and using waterproof headphones to avoid interacting with Alan at the pool.

• What is Mia's dilemma?

  Mia is uncomfortable with a woman at her apartment pool who asks her to help her practice floating. The woman's persistence and Mia's people-pleasing nature make it difficult for Mia to set boundaries.

• What advice do the hosts give Mia to deal with Martha?

  The hosts suggest that Mia confront Martha directly, set boundaries, and use waterproof headphones to avoid interacting with her at the pool. They also encourage Mia to use her people-pleasing nature to her advantage and create a coordinated effort with a co-worker to address the situation.

• What was Marcy's plan to expose Alan's inappropriate email usage?

  Marcy planned to project Alan's emails during a meeting, hoping to subtly expose his behavior. However, a technical glitch prevented the plan from working.

• How did Marcy and her co-worker, Jazz, ultimately resolve the situation with Alan?

  Marcy and Jazz confronted Alan directly about his inappropriate email usage. Alan was surprisingly receptive to their concerns and agreed to take steps to fix the problem.

• What is Justin Long's comedic style?

  Justin Long is known for his ability to play both charming and awkward characters. He is also skilled at improvisation and creating funny bits.

• How did Justin Long get involved with the Vince Vaughn group?

  Justin Long met Vince Vaughn through Sam Rockwell, who he worked with on the film "Galaxy Quest." Sam Rockwell introduced Justin to Vince and other actors in the group.

• What is Justin Long's impression of Vince Vaughn?

  Justin Long admires Vince Vaughn's comedic talent and his ability to keep everything he does interesting. He also appreciates Vince's willingness to share stories and hang out with other actors.

• What is Justin Long's experience with improvisation on New Girl?

  Justin Long was initially brought in as a straight guy on New Girl, but he quickly realized the potential for improvisation and started creating funny bits with his co-stars. He credits his co-stars for inspiring him to be more creative and spontaneous.

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