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Episode 279: We Are All Nepo Babies

Episode 279: We Are All Nepo Babies

Update: 2025-05-27
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In their last episode before the summer hiatus, RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk afternoon pop-ins, cigarette nostalgia, do-gooder derogation, and rejected generations. Also, RJ watches Cobra Kai while Sarah's son (thankfully) opts not to take over the world.



To respond to the opening appeal, visit www.mbird.com/support.




  • Click here to read Patricia Shannon's column, "Let's Bring Back the Lost Art of the Afternoon Visit" in Southern Living

  • Click here to read Vox's Future Perfect newsletter about do-gooder derogation by Sigal Samuel

  • Click here to read David Brooks' article "We Are the Most Rejected Generation" in the NY Times

  • Click here to read "Nepo Babies and the Economy of Grace" by Chris Wachter on Mbird



The closing song, used with permission, is "Miracle Service" by Andy Squyres, which you can find on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple

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Episode 279: We Are All Nepo Babies

Episode 279: We Are All Nepo Babies

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