All The Feelings • Still Adulting

The Dog Never Updated the Terms of Service

TruStory FM — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Pete was a true believer. ICQ. AIM. Friendster. MySpace. A Twitter ID below four thousand. He didn't just use the early social web — he helped build it, one weird forum and one enthusiastic post at a time. And then, somewhere between the algorithmic timeline and the fourteenth terms-of-service update, something got taken. Cory Doctorow has a word for what happened. Pete has feelings about it. This is that conversation.

The thing about pet influencers is that they shouldn't work. The $24 billion pet influencer industry — a phrase that should not exist — is built entirely on content created by creatures who cannot consent, cannot read the comments, and are legally classified as property in most jurisdictions. And yet. Science has thoughts on why this is, and Pete has thoughts on what it says about everything we built on the internet and watched get taken apart. The dog, it turns out, never updated the terms of service.

Tommy is here to make the affirmative case: pets are genuinely, measurably, peer-reviewedly good for you. He also has an origin story for his dog Foster that involves July 4th, a rescue organization, three rules he broke immediately, and what the scientific community refers to as a "foster failure." Pete's dog Gambit has a headcanon that is both extremely funny and, per Pete, incredibly derogatory. Both dogs are excellent.

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The Surprisingly Good News About Your Feeble Human Brain

TruStory FM — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Here is something that should make you briefly furious: the reason so many adults stop trying new things — stop picking up instruments and languages and crafts, stop putting themselves in positions of gorgeous, humbling incompetence — is not laziness, and it is not age. It is a scientific consensus that was overturned decades ago and somehow never sent you notice.

Pete brings some brain stuff. Tommy brings some hobbies. And together they make a case that two of the most underrated things an adult can do are: willingly be terrible at something new, and stop apologizing for what you do in your free time.

Pete's side will change the way you talk to yourself about your own brain. Tommy's side will make you want to immediately go do something completely unnecessary and slightly obsessive. The Feeling Friends segment involves lemon juice, a Polaroid camera, and the birth of an entire field of psychology.

Press play. You've got time.

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Fax for Drugs

TruStory FM — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

At some point in your adult life — somewhere between your first real prescription and the moment you quietly acquired a weekly pill organizer — you became a person with opinions about pharmacies. Strong ones. Opinions forged in the specific purgatory of an insurance pre-authorization, a fax machine that exists for reasons no one can explain, and a pharmacist who is simultaneously the most important person in your life and the person you are least willing to actually speak to. Pete is currently living inside this system, and he has questions.

This week, Pete digs into why so many people with chronic conditions don't take the medications they've been prescribed — and the answer involves your body actively deceiving you, the emotional weight of swallowing a pill that means admitting something is wrong, and a healthcare system that was never actually designed with you in mind. Tommy, meanwhile, takes the other side of the problem: what happens when medicine overcorrects, when the pills start piling up, and when someone finally asks whether you actually need all of them. He arrives at this topic via some formative pharmaceutical history that spans elementary school, a diagnosis at thirty that his dermatologist called "the nuclear option," and a period of his life during which he was, technically, an international drug smuggler.

Two segments. One topic. A combined lifetime of pharmaceutical anxiety that might, finally, make you feel a little less alone about yours.

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The Evacuation Slide Theory of Career Development

TruStory FM — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Nobody told you that your job title was quietly becoming your personality. Or that the moment you started thinking about leaving, you weren't just weighing pros and cons — you were grieving.

This week, Pete and Tommy tackle the twin anxieties of work-life balance and quitting your job: two topics that sound like HR seminar titles but turn out to be about identity, mortality, and the specific pain of realizing you've been earning SMILES program letters instead of a raise.

Tommy revisits his brief, glorious, and deeply instructive tenure at MOOVies — a cow-themed children's video store that pivoted to softcore pornography and never updated the signage — as a case study in what happens when you try to reclaim your life by taking a step sideways into something worse. Pete unpacks what psychologists James Marcia and Erik Erikson called "identity foreclosure": the unsettling discovery that leaving a job means evicting a self you didn't realize you'd moved in. And yes, there are five types of quitting. You already know which one you are.

Plus: the Great Resignation by the numbers, a taxonomy of modern exits from the quiet fade to the loyalty trap, and the story of JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater — a man who grabbed two beers and became, briefly, America's most relatable employee.

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The Spanish Prisoner and Other Failures of Money and Correspondence

TruStory FM — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Here's something nobody puts in the adulting manual: lending money to a friend and writing them a thank you note are the same problem wearing different pants. Both require something real from you. Both get catastrophically weird the longer you wait. And both have been quietly torching relationships since before your grandparents were born. Tommy has a story about a cousin, a con as old as the 19th century, and the one rule that makes all of this survivable. It's simpler than you'd think, and more expensive.

Pete, meanwhile, owns a box of thank you note cards that have never been opened. This is not a character flaw. It is, it turns out, a documented psychological phenomenon — which means enough people do this that researchers felt compelled to study it. The Victorians, bless them, made everything worse. They always do.

The good news: the rules have genuinely evolved, and there is a rubric. The bad news: you've probably been getting at least one of these wrong for decades, and a myth you've been confidently repeating has almost certainly damaged a relationship you care about. Pete and Tommy work through all of it — including a vibe-coded quiz, the etymology of the word "thank," and a kitchen renovation that ends somewhere neither of them expected.

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Strip the Bed, Text Your Friend: An Extremely Reasonable Episode About Adult Hospitality and the Friendship Recession

TruStory FM — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0700

Here's something nobody tells you about adulthood: at some point, you will be expected to both host people in your home and maintain meaningful friendships with those people over decades, with no training, no manual, and no one checking in to see how it's going. This is, it turns out, a lot to ask. Pete and Tommy are asking it anyway.

This week the guys dig into the deeply relatable anxiety of being a good house guest and a good host — the unwritten rules, the creature comfort confessions, and the one historical cautionary tale about a famous author whose name you absolutely know that will make you feel significantly better about your own guest behavior. You're welcome.

From there, the conversation turns to friendship itself — specifically, why maintaining it feels so much harder than it used to, what the research actually says about why that is, and what embarrassingly simple things turn out to make the biggest difference. Spoiler: it's not a grand gesture. It never is.

Want more? Check out The Friendship Issue: We Just Met. I Miss You Already. from Season 10, and The Regrets Issue: Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Pizza for when the guilt spiral hits.

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Where's Peter? A Masterclass in Domestic Incompetence and Tip Creep

TruStory FM — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:00:00 -0800

Pete has replaced three toilets, ripped out three sinks, and installed a deadbolt — and he still approaches every new project like a man who has never held a wrench. This is the competence paradox at its most domestic, and it lives underneath your bathroom floor in something called a wax ring that you absolutely did not know existed until right now.

Then Tommy takes Pete on a world tour of tipping culture — from Japan (embarrassing) to Egypt (hold out your hand) to Iran (bring jeans) — before landing on the one that hits closest to home: why is the airport kiosk asking how much you appreciate it? The history is darker than you'd expect. The math hack Tommy's dad taught him is genuinely useful.

Nobody walks away with answers. Somebody walks away with five podcast dollars. It's a good episode.

Next week: maintaining friendships in middle age, and the surprisingly fraught question of how to be a good guest — or a good host.

Here are a few related episodes!

The Money Issue: Magically Adjusted Gross Incompetence The Season 10 deep dive into homeownership, financial dread, and the myth that being an adult means knowing what you're doing. Spoiler: it does not.
Guilty Giving: A Tale of Charity Pete and Tommy on the anxiety of giving — when to do it, how much, and why the whole thing somehow ends up feeling like your fault. Sound familiar?

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Laundering in Cars with Dummies

TruStory FM — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800

There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from having never, not once, understood how a car works. Tommy Metz III has that confidence in spades. In this episode, he reveals that his first car — a used Jeep Cherokee he lovingly named "Peace" (short for "piece of," well, you can fill in the rest) — featured a steering wheel so structurally compromised that he'd been casually jamming it back into the dashboard for months, under the assumption that this was simply how cars sometimes worked.

It was not.

The steering wheel eventually came off entirely at a stoplight. Which truly sets the tone for this week’s episode about two adults who have been winging the maintenance of their lives with varying degrees of success.

From there, the episode splits into dual adulting topics: car maintenance and laundry — two pillars of what Pete calls "maintenance rituals," the invisible, unglamorous labor of keeping your life from quietly falling apart. Tommy confesses to a lifetime of automotive ignorance and makes a surprisingly persuasive case for dealership loyalty. Pete delivers a laundry crash course, dismantling myths about fabric softener (it's coating your clothes in wax), detergent dosing (the cap is lying to you), and dry cleaning (it's not dry, and please stop smelling it).

Competence in adulthood isn't about mastering everything, it's about finding the one or two maintenance rituals you're willing to own and doing them with quiet, slightly irrational pride. For Pete, that's a drawer full of Marie Kondo-folded t-shirts. For Tommy, it's the peace of mind that comes from letting a dealership send him a video before they touch anything. Neither of them knows what a fan belt is.

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The Culinary Industrial Complex

TruStory FM — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800

Welcome to Season 11 of All The Feelings: Still Adulting, where Pete and Tommy prove that being a grown-up is just an elaborate prank we're all somehow still falling for.

This week: The culinary industrial complex.

Pete wages a one-man war against grocery store architecture while searching for a discontinued cookie with the fervor of someone who's lost far more than a snack. Tommy confronts his mageirocophobia (the fear of cooking—yes, it's real), learns he's been a Meat Man, discovers he's aging into his Fish Era, and finally—finally—figures out how to freeze leftovers without creating a Jenga tower of regret in his freezer.

Also: the theological implications of coriander, and why the death of the Choco Taco is actually about mortality.

It's 45 minutes of two adults realizing that "What's for dinner?" is the most existentially terrifying question in the English language.

Merch Drop: We’re Aging Into Our Fish Era • The Omega-3 Wars are Coming for US ALL.

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Why Does Everyone Else Seem Fine?

TruStory FM — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0800

Remember when you thought being an adult meant you'd finally have your act together? That one day you'd wake up and just... know how to do taxes, maintain friendships, and keep a plant alive for more than three weeks?

Yeah. Us too.

Welcome back to All the Feelings: Still Adulting—proof that getting older doesn't mean getting better at any of this.

Emotional Support Goats

TruStory FM — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:00:00 -0800

In the final members-only break, Pete and Tommy cover the big stuff: birthday cards that forget the birthday, handwritten letters that hit harder than expected, and two baby goats who briefly solve the problem of human interaction. Along the way, they take Thanksgiving from Oregon to East Texas, tour a town shaped by oil booms and beauty salons, and debate the hygiene implications of goat yoga.

There’s also immersive horror theater that actively breaks reality, a reckoning with which kinds of fear are fun versus intolerable, and an enthusiastic endorsement of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution that may or may not accidentally signal middle age.

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The Hot Dog Wizard

TruStory FM — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0800

In this mid-season members-only installment, Pete and Tommy trade Halloween stories, debate the ethics of haunted-house waivers, revisit emotionally scarring escape-room adventures, and brainstorm how a man in his 50s should celebrate his birthday (spoiler: laser tag turns him into a war criminal). There’s also pirate television, Dan Brown shade, and the ongoing mystery of why holiday pine-cone scent exists at all.

They wrap with early scheming for next month’s holiday-food-themed Feeling Friends special, plus a reminder to hold onto as much patience and generosity as you can during the emotionally bonkers weeks ahead.

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Addressing the World Crunch Crisis

TruStory FM — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0700

You know that moment when you realize civilization might have peaked at “salt, oil, and potato”? That’s where we begin this bonus episode. Pete, Tommy, and returning culinary chaos agent Mandy Kaplan gather around a table piled high with some of the strangest snack inventions ever unleashed on the palate—because if adulthood is about making terrible decisions and pretending they’re research, then this is a dissertation.

Armed with a scientific scoring system that rates flavor accuracy, emotional resonance, and the elusive chaos factor, the trio wade bravely into the salty abyss: Late Night Loaded Taco Doritos, Dill Pickle Lays, Flamin’ Hot Limón Cheetos, Hot Ones Verde Pringles, Pizza Pringles, Special Sauce Kettle Chips, and a truly cursed bag of Stranger Things “Cool Ranch Collisions.”

Along the way, Pete delivers a history lesson revealing that the potato chip was invented out of spite (because of course it was), Tommy questions every life choice that brought him to this recording, and Mandy achieves spiritual awakening through protein chips. Together they confront the unspoken truth of snack evolution: we’ve weaponized flavor.

This is an episode about chips, sure—but it’s also about curiosity, regret, and the very adult ability to know better and eat it anyway. So grab a bag, loosen your moral compass, and join us as we discover which chip truly embodies the modern condition: chaotic, over-flavored, and proud of it.

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Time Confetti Sweep-Up

TruStory FM — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0700

In our first members-only check-in of the season, Tommy celebrates turning 50 by becoming a human pincushion, Pete fights raccoons for dominion over his crawlspace, and we both spiral about doctors, insurance, and glasses that make us look like malfunctioning robots.

There’s also a detour through indie films, legacy podcasts, and the unsettling realization that ChatGPT knows way too much about our sore feet. Think of it as adulthood bingo—except the free space is “raccoon poop.”

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The Inbox Redemption Issue: You Talk, We Finally Listen

TruStory FM — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700

You know that moment when you find out your “contact us” form has been quietly dumping listener questions into a black hole for months? No? Well, Pete and Tommy do, and it’s exactly as humbling, awkward, and hilarious as you’d imagine.

In this bonus-but-also-a-bit-of-a-mistake 13th episode of All The Feelings: Adulting, our hosts finally open the floodgates to the backlog of listener questions, comments, and fever-dream confessions you’ve been sending since episode three. What follows is part confessional, part group therapy, and part feverish improv jam session featuring:

The story of Daisy the dog, who unearths a grease-soaked “treasure” that her humans nearly turn into lunch.
The ethics of eating from the garbage (or as Tommy calls it, “a betrayal from God Himself”).
The delicate art of managing your mom’s dating life without auditioning for Law & Order: Elder Crimes.
Theme park survival strategies when your traveling companions are slower than Splash Mountain in January.
Anxiety dreams that combine advanced mathematics with rodeo equipment.
The suspicious prevalence of unopened crockpots in Midwestern garages.
Why your parents need a “safe word” in case someone clones your voice to scam them for Bitcoin.

This episode is proof that your stories are as weird and wonderful as we’d hoped… and that we should really check our filters more often.

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The Communication Issue: A Myth of Generational Proportions

TruStory FM — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Ah, adulthood—the never-ending escape room with no clues, no key, and someone yelling “Have you tried turning it off and on again?” in the background. In this season finale of All the Feelings: Adulting, Pete and Tommy break down one of the biggest lies we’ve ever told ourselves: that one day, magically, we would become Real Adults™. Spoiler: we do not. As far as our research has demonstrated, no one does. We’re all still wondering how to reheat pizza without judgment.

This week, we confront the myth of generational superiority, from Gen X’s latchkey nihilism to Gen Z’s emotionally stoic eye contact, and the deep, soul-sucking silence of the millennial pause. Why do Boomers look so confident while setting their routers on fire? Why does Gen Alpha speak only in sound effects? Why are we, Gen X, the most stressed-out and financially unprepared sandwich in the buffet line of existence?

So it’s anecdotes, slang trivia, a breakdown of eye-contact etiquette, and a dash of Lord of the Flies (plus its real-life, wholesome Tongan counterpoint) this week as we ask the central question: what if nobody knows what they’re doing and that’s… actually the point? Whether you’re prepping your taxes or debating whether mozzarella sticks count as a coping mechanism (they do), we invite you to put down the measuring stick and pick up that diploma, because you’re already here—and you’re already doing it.

Congratulations. You’re an adult.

Now go cancel your trial of AMC+ before it renews.

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The Death Issues Issue: A Legacy of Passwords, Photos, and Shocktatoes

TruStory FM — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Death! That thing we pretend we’ll deal with later, even though “later” is very much someone else’s problem. This week, Pete and Tommy dive headfirst into the gloriously unsexy topic of postmortem administration. Not grief. Not funeral playlists. The actual hellscape of what happens when you suddenly have to explain to Costco that your dad no longer needs a membership because, well, he’s gone to the big food court in the sky.

In part one, Tommy reflects on “stuff”—the knickknacks, photos, and inexplicable oven mitt collections we leave behind. He shares his strategies for helping friends confront the emotional paralysis of legacy clutter, including the deeply rational rule: no landscapes unless they’re breathtaking, and no tuna casserole recipes unless they’re really different.

In part two, Pete takes us on a bureaucratic rollercoaster through the modern administrative afterlife: joint credit cards that implode, death certificates that cost a fortune, and the absolutely vital necessity of a password manager for your aging parents (seriously, do this now). He makes the case for creating a “digital death file,” so your loved ones don’t have to hack into your Apple account to cancel Hulu while you’re ghostbathing.

Plus: a brief but oddly moving tribute to 17th-century haberdasher John Graunt, who basically invented epidemiology by accident while counting plague victims and also possibly ribbons. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll immediately back up your two-factor authentication.

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The Nighttime Stress Issue: Dreams of Car Keys and Sciatica

TruStory FM — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to a very special episode of All the Feelings, brought to you by REM sleep, tennis elbow, and the visceral horror of trying to put on socks like you’re still in your 30s.

This week, Pete and Tommy are pulling a two-for-one special: first, they dive into the dreamscape of adult anxiety—why our nighttime brains love to drop us in college final exams we never studied for and why Tommy keeps losing his car in a parking garage that exists only in the astral plane. Then, they shift to the nighttime betrayals of the body: the mysterious transformation from human being to fragile pile of orthopedic complaints, where simply “sleeping” can result in injuries typically reserved for Olympic gymnastics.

Along the way, we get hot tips from Tommy’s therapist (shout-out to Bonnie!), dream science from the BBC, and Pete’s personal musculoskeletal origin story—which involves surprise vertebra fusion, leg-length inequality, and an orthotic insert named Steve. There’s also a powerful case made for the humble foam roller, a pony running off with Tommy’s Mazda, and a rare Greek myth about moon-gazing lovers that ends, predictably, in a curse.

If you’ve ever woken up more injured than you were when you went to bed, if you’ve ever texted your group chat just to be out-sympathied by someone who dislocated their shoulder sneezing, or if you’ve ever been haunted by the ghost of your own plantar fascia, this one’s for you.

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The Adult Adults Issue: Courtship and Caution Signs

TruStory FM — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

There comes a time in every adult’s life when you look at your parents and think, “Wait, are you… dating?” And suddenly, the woman who once grounded you for not using a coaster is fielding calls from a man probably named Art who knew her in the sixth grade and now rides a bicycle suspiciously close to her begonias.

In this week’s episode of All the Feelings, Pete watches in emotional 4K as his recently widowed mother begins navigating the uncertain terrain of late-in-life romance. There are awkward phone calls, vintage flirting, and—somehow—tool borrowing. Meanwhile, Tommy explores the slow-motion wonder and quiet stew of trying to travel anywhere with aging parents, from the battlefield that is airport security to the glacial crawl of choosing produce.

We talk role confusion, emotional gatekeeping, and the surprising revelation that your parents might be the actual ride you were rushing past. Also: a diamond heist pulled off by British grandpas, the dangers of amusement park pizza, and the secret power of a well-timed smile.

This is an episode about love, loss, patience, power poses, and what happens when your mom becomes the heartthrob of the neighborhood. Again.

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The Regrets Issue • Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Pizza

TruStory FM — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome back to All The Feelings, the podcast where adulthood means pretending you know how to say sorry and hoping lasagna can fix emotional devastation. This week, Pete and Tommy dissect the modern apology: why “I’m sorry if you were offended” is a disaster, and how real apologies require actual specificity, remorse, and the superhuman courage to say, “Yeah, I messed up.”

Then, Pete shares what happens when life hits hard—specifically, the loss of his father—and how sometimes the only thing that makes a dent in the pain is a well-timed pizza, not a well-worded condolence. Turns out, nobody teaches you how to support a grieving friend, and “Let me know if you need anything” is about as helpful as an escape room with no exits. Show up, do something practical, and skip the TED Talk.

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The Kids & Dependents Issue: Emotional Support is a Two-Way Scam

TruStory FM — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0700

This week on All the Feelings, Pete and Tommy explore the emotional aftershocks of being needed… and then suddenly not. Pete reflects on launching two adult kids into the world and discovering that successful parenting feels a bit like getting laid off from a beloved job—complete with pride, grief, and way too much free time. One minute you’re managing snacks and carpool, the next you’re wondering if your adult child has remembered to eat or just sent you a meme so you’ll stop asking.

Meanwhile, Tommy confronts his own dependence issues—namely, a rescue dog named Foster who once had its way on a stranger’s sandals at the beach. It’s an emotional support animal that mostly needs support for being an emotional menace. And it raises the question: how much of our identity is tied to how our dependents behave in public?

Also: a theft that leads to a 911 call, a rogue Capri Sun on a soccer field, and the quiet horror of realizing your purpose has been reassigned. If you’ve ever cared too much, let go too slowly, or blamed yourself for your dog’s personality, this one’s for you.

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The Productivity Issue • The Ponzi Scheme of Time

TruStory FM — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Today’s episode is a tale of two archetypes: the Productivity Power User who color-codes their calendar like it’s a Kandinsky painting… and the Procrastinating Professor Slayer who tells himself he’ll fix it tomorrow—which, incidentally, is always today when it arrives. Pete, whose relationship with task management involves quad-wielding to-do apps like a productivity warlock, faces off with Tommy, who uses his iPhone calendar like a grocery list taped to a parking meter.

Together, they dismantle performative productivity (spoiler: it’s emotional self-gaslighting with better fonts), unpack procrastination as an anxiety-fueled death spiral in a trench coat, and lovingly roast each other’s ritualistic self-sabotage. There’s a chilling tale of Franz Ferdinand, a beeper, and the exact moment the world spiraled into World War I. And if that doesn’t scream “calendar hygiene matters,” then friend, you might already be scheduling your next collapse.

This episode has everything: analog clock superiority, digital tool delusion, ADHD-fueled shame spirals, the dopamine hit of “not today,” and possibly the best joke ever made about lawn maintenance. It’s not just a podcast episode. It’s a panic productivity intervention disguised as comedy. You’re welcome.

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The Conflict Issue: Imaginary Fights, Real Razor Burn, and One Very Petty War

TruStory FM — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Ever started a fight in your head, won it spectacularly, only to realize the other person didn’t even show up to the battlefield? Welcome to adulthood, where conflict is less about actual shouting and more about side-eyeing someone into oblivion while whispering “I’m fine” with enough passive-aggression to wilt a cactus.

In this episode, Pete and Tommy wade into the murky, tepid waters of grown-up conflict—armed only with podcast-sponsored razors, psychological aphorisms, and a deep, festering resentment for group texts. From Hanlon’s Razor (“Maybe they’re not evil, just an idiot”) to the Cold War of Thermostat Settings, they explore why modern fights are quieter, pettier, and increasingly fought through emoji avoidance and artfully delayed email replies.

Tommy investigates the ancient science museum exhibit that accidentally gave him an emotional breakthrough (shoutout, Exploratorium), while Pete reveals he spent years treating a perfectly lovely human as his secret archnemesis. They tackle imaginary nemeses, real micro-aggressions, and that one Ralph’s employee who doesn’t know they’re the final boss in your personal hero’s journey.

Also: the War of the Bucket. Yes, an actual war. Over an actual bucket. Two Italian city-states. Thirty thousand troops. And one wooden container that still hangs in a death-sentence room like a medieval mic drop. Because adult conflict, like medieval conflict, is never about the thing—it’s about the bucket.

So guard your emotional buckets, find peace in the possibility that no one is thinking about you at all (liberating!), and if you must fight… maybe don’t do it in a podcast.

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The Civic Duty Issue: Elected by Accident and Still Can’t Get on a Jury

TruStory FM — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700

This week on All the Feelings: Adulting, Pete and Tommy explore the emotional rollercoaster of civic duty—that grown-up responsibility that makes you feel both powerful and powerless, often at the same time. Pete recounts his surprisingly moving journey from accidentally running for office (yes, really) to wielding his democratic paddle in precinct committee meetings that felt like Parks and Rec meets Newhart, with just a dash of intergalactic colonization thrown in for fun.

We kick things off with a signature All the Feelings guided meditation, designed to soothe your soul and slowly reveal your complicity in the collapse of public institutions. Then Tommy takes us on a whirlwind tour of his lifelong, unfulfilled dream of serving on a jury—a civic fantasy frequently interrupted by mistrials, celebrity impersonators, and the birth of Occupy Wall Street.

It’s an episode about participation, paperwork, powerlessness, and the strangely intoxicating scent of a freshly unsealed ballot. And in the end, it’s a reminder that real change often starts not in Washington, but in a library basement that smells like Folgers.

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The Friendship Issue: We just met. I miss you already.

TruStory FM — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Making friends as an adult is hard. Like, trying-to-fix-a-leaky-faucet-with-a-pear hard. This week, Pete and Tommy dive into the emotional absurdity of adult relationships—why it’s so difficult to make new friends when you’re older, and why you still feel bad about that one friend you accidentally ghosted in during the Regan presidency.

Tommy explores the paradox of adult friendship logistics (spoiler: it involves trivia nights and at least one emotional support podcast), while Pete unpacks the slow, awkward fade of the friendships we didn’t mean to lose but also didn’t exactly fight to keep. Plus: a deeply educational detour through ancient Roman memory-erasure rituals and the definitive game show you didn’t know your dating app history prepared you for—What’s App’nin?

So whether you’re out there desperately trying to make a new friend or quietly mourning the group text that went dark, this one’s for you. You’re not alone. Unless you are. In which case… welcome.

Links & Notes

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The Health & Fitness Issue: Dumbledore is my Trainer Now

TruStory FM — Tue, 27 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to All the Feelings: Adulting, where fitness isn’t about abs, it’s about survival—and emotional support comes with a side of pepperoni.

In this episode, Pete confronts a lifelong love-hate relationship with exercise (spoiler: mostly hate) and shares how working with a trainer finally reframed strength as energy storage, not just punishment. Protein becomes more than a punchline—it’s a power-up. Tommy, meanwhile, peels back the anxious layers of adult health care avoidance and delivers a heartfelt, hilarious exploration of iatrophobia—the very real fear of doctors. From raccoon-infested crawl spaces to gym myths, shame spirals to colonoscopy bragging rights, this episode is probably not your way to health, strength, and medical care in adulthood.

Bonus: historical sexism, magical poop, and the emotional complexity of car snacks. Welcome to adulthood.

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The Money Issue: Magically Adjusted Gross Incompetence

TruStory FM — Tue, 20 May 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Season 10 of All the Feelings, where your hosts Pete Wright and Tommy Metz III take you on a guided tour of that weird liminal space between “I should know better by now” and “Why does filling out a W-2 feel like a personality test written by Kafka?”

In this premiere episode, the subject is Money, starting with the slow-burning crisis of homeownership. Tommy—staunch apartment loyalist and occasional demon extractor—wonders if owning property is still the pinnacle of adult success, or just another gatekeeping tradition propped up by 1940s mortgage policy and peer pressure from ghosts. Pete, long-time homeowner and accidental handyman, walks us through the real cost of grass, siding, and painting things that no landlord will pay for.

Then, it’s Tax Time: the annual gauntlet where America’s adults cosplay as accountants and hope they don’t accidentally confess to fraud. If you’ve ever had to Google “What is MAGI?” and gotten answers involving sorcery or the Nativity, this episode is for you. Pete recounts his annual ritual of fiscal shame and digital form-filling dread, and Tommy offers a scathing comparison between the IRS and the HOV lane—both of which function primarily through fear.

Along the way, we explore the emotional toll of systems that are designed to be opaque, the quiet panic of feeling unqualified to do basic grown-up things, and why the true cost of adulthood might just be your confidence. Spoiler: No one really knows what they’re doing. Even Einstein.

🌐 Links & Notes

Become a Feeling Friend and support the show
History of the Window Tax (yes, it was real and yes, it was that dumb)
IRS.gov: Tips to help taxpayers reduce tax-time stress

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Break Check 5: The Hot Onez Knock-Off Adulting Show

TruStory FM — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:00:00 -0700

Our brave hosts embark on a journey through the Tabanero Hot Sauce Challenge, a sadistic gauntlet of increasingly ferocious condiments that culminates in something ominously named Dragon’s Breath, which sounds less like a food product and more like something that should require a hazmat suit and a government permit.

Links & Notes

Make Me a Nerd (Mandy's podcast)

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The Existential Horror of Long Underwear and Furnace Mallets

TruStory FM — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0800

Oh, hello! This week on All The Feelings, we embark on yet another emotional rollercoaster, but this time, instead of spiraling into the depths of raw human emotion, we spiral into something far more terrifying: the crushing realization that we are allegedly adults and should know things.

Of course, the rest of this member bonus episode is for our Feeling Friends. Want to hear the whole thing? Just head over to AllTheFeelings.fun and become an official member! Then you'll get your own personal podcast feed with all the goods and extended editions and you'll help us keep making this show season after season after season. Thank you!

Links & Notes

Submit your adulting stories! It’s just one click to this handy form!

Stay strong, feeling friends. We’re all barely holding it together.

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Tomboy Elitism and the New Year Industrial Complex

TruStory FM — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800

Is it possible for a canned cocktail, once opened, to retain its fizz for an entire summer? This isn't a question typically pondered in the hallowed halls of academia, but it's precisely the kind of delightful mystery that unravels in this episode of All the Feelings. Pete and Tommy embark on a conversational odyssey that spans the spectrum of human experience, from the surprisingly complex world of condiments to the existential angst of a cherished New Year's Eve tradition.

But if you're reading this, you're not getting the whole thing! Our supporting Feeling Friends get the full score because they visited allthefeelings.fun and signed up to support us, get their own private member feed of our complete archive, and help us keep food on the table and shoes on our feet. See, you might go to work and make money and then eat because your boss pays you. Feeling Friends are OUR boss. You want to be someone's boss, right? It'll be fun! And thank you in advance for your bossiness!

Ding-Dong, the Coffee's Gone Wrong

TruStory FM — Tue, 07 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0800

What happens when the relentless march of capitalism collides with our deepest, most primal cravings? This week, Pete, Tommy, and Mandy plunge headfirst into a bizarre experiment that straddles the line between genius and madness: the world of branded iced coffees. Forget your artisanal pour-over; we're talking Twinkie, Ding-Dong, Twix, and Snickers-flavored lattes. It's a flavor profile that defies logic, a sensory experience that raises profound questions about the nature of taste itself. Are these just clever chemical concoctions masquerading as nostalgia? Or is there something more sinister at play?

The trio grapples with this existential beverage crisis, dissecting each sip with the fervor of a forensic team examining a crime scene. Tommy, a self-proclaimed "non-sweethead," finds himself in a battle of wills against the saccharine onslaught, while Pete, ever the pragmatist, seeks the elusive balance between coffee and candy. Mandy, the instigator of this caffeinated chaos, navigates the treacherous terrain of artificial flavors with a mix of morbid curiosity and genuine delight.

As they navigate the perplexing world of branded beverages, the group stumbles upon a surprising revelation: the true nature of "Twinkie" flavor. Is it a tangible ingredient or a carefully crafted illusion? It's a question that leads them down a rabbit hole of food science and corporate intrigue, forcing us to confront the unsettling reality of what we consume.

Links & Notes

Make Me a Nerd (Mandy's podcast)

Patience & Kindness: The Two Heavenly Virtues of Not Being a Big Dumb Jerk

TruStory FM — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tommy are back for a two-fer! This time they're tackling not one, but two of the heavenly virtues: kindness and patience.

Join them as they explore what these virtues really mean, from navigating grocery store lines to reflecting on the DNC (dated references and all!). They dive deep into the idea of mindful patience, even touching on the ancient practice of Vipassana. Tom tries to cultivate more patience in his daily life, and they both ponder how kindness and patience (or the lack thereof) play out in modern culture, including a half-assed takedown of that Pepsi commercial.

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Greed: The Dopamine of Desire and that New iPhone Smell

TruStory FM — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tommy tackle the sticky subject of greed in this episode of All the Feelings. They dive deep into everything from the biblical definition of this cardinal sin to its complicated relationship with modern capitalism.

They wrestle with their own consumerist tendencies (hello, new iPhone!), explore the psychology of materialism, and manage to connect greed to Tommy's impressive DVD collection without breaking much of a sweat. Plus, Tommy’s childhood trick-or-treating story might just make you rethink your Halloween candy strategy.

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Temperance: A Surprisingly Progressive Crusade

TruStory FM — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tom tackle Temperance in this episode of All the Feelings, and boy, do they have some!

They dive deep into the history of temperance, from its philosophical roots with Aristotle to the rise of the temperance movement in the US. Expect a hilarious exploration of how "don't get drunk" somehow led to women's suffrage (thanks, Dave!), the surprising connection between the temperance movement and other social reforms, and a healthy dose of skepticism about moral crusades.

Plus, Pete shares a truly horrifying story about his grandfather and a urologist at a golf club that you won't want to miss. So, get ready for prohibition, civic know-how, urinary health and everything in between, plus "Temper Temper," the game show that tests your knowledge of prohibition!

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Feeling Green: Our First Clip Show! The Pride & Jealousy Review

TruStory FM — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week on All the Feelings: Sins & Virtues, Tommy and Pete tackle the tricky duo of jealousy and pride. With a season planned around the seven deadly sins and seven heavenly virtues, the hosts find themselves two episodes short. Their clever solution? A clip show featuring highlights from their previous discussions on envy and pride, cleverly disguised as a thematic pairing.

The episode dives deep into the nuances of envy and jealousy, dissecting their differences and exploring their evolutionary roots. You'll be treated to a replay of a past humorous attempt to define these often-confusing emotions, complete with an on-topic bit about Cain and Abel. They also revisit their discussion on the evolutionary basis of jealousy, exploring its role in mate-guarding and the fascinating differences in how it manifests in men and women.

Beyond the clip show format, the episode offers fresh insights as well. Tommy teaches the world of daredevil Robert Oberacker's jet ski that one time it met Niagara Falls.

So, if you're curious about the fine line between envy and jealousy, the dangers of unchecked pride, or simply enjoy a good clip show with a twist, tune in to All the Feelings: Sins & Virtues. Just be prepared for some mathematical mishaps, anthropological deep dives, and a healthy dose of shenanigans.

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The Diligence Dilemma

TruStory FM — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week on All the Feelings: Sins & Virtues, Tommy and Pete tackle the weighty topic of diligence. It all starts with a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to work hard? But as the duo delves into the nuances of global work cultures, things take a philosophical turn.

From the "Huguo Shenshan" spirit of Taiwan's tech industry to the "karoshi" phenomenon in Japan, Tommy and Pete explore how diligence can be both a source of national pride and a potential path to burnout. They ponder the meaning of a "good day's work" in a world where some find fulfillment in building tangible things, while others navigate the abstract world of finance.

You might just find yourself questioning your own relationship with diligence - and maybe even yearning for a siesta.

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Gluttony: It's Not Just About the Donuts

TruStory FM — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week on All the Feelings: Sins & Virtues, Tommy and Pete explore the sin of gluttony, exploring its historical and cultural evolution. From its origins as a necessary caution against overconsumption in times of scarcity to its modern-day manifestation in our capitalist society, gluttony takes on new and surprising forms.

Our insatiable appetite for more than just food has led to a culture of excess, where instant gratification and the pursuit of profit often come at the expense of our planet and future generations. But can we really blame ourselves? Amazon's ability to deliver our every whim overnight has warped our perception of normal. Maybe that has something to do with it? We’ll never know.

And speaking of insatiable appetites, Tommy confesses to a gluttonous indulgence of his own: negative fantasies. He's been gorging on imagined slights and criticisms, experiencing what he calls "daymares." Tune in as Tommy and Pete try to unravel the root of these anxieties and explore the ways in which our thoughts can consume us if we're not careful.

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It’s Chastity: You’re Blushing Just Thinking About It

TruStory FM — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week on Sins and Virtues, Pete and Tommy tackle the surprisingly complex concept of Chastity. While often considered a virtue, Pete makes a compelling case for its inclusion in the pantheon of deadly sins.

The episode takes a deep dive into the history of chastity belts, revealing a surprising truth: they were likely never actually used in medieval times. Instead, they seem to have originated as a sort of inside joke that later gained a life of its own, becoming a symbol of male control over women's sexuality. However, in a delightful twist, modern interpretations of chastity devices have emerged, flipping the script and empowering women within certain communities.

The conversation then shifts to the historical influence of the church on perceptions of chastity. From vows of celibacy to linking female "hysteria" with a lack of chastity, the episode explores how religious dogma has often been used to control and restrict sexual freedom. Tommy raises a thought-provoking question: can we discuss chastity today without getting bogged down by outdated dogmas?

Pete and Tommy wrap up the episode by acknowledging the complexities of discussing chastity in a modern context. They emphasize the importance of personal choice and freedom, encouraging listeners to form their own opinions on this multifaceted concept. Join them next time for another thought-provoking exploration of sins and virtues!

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Wrath: A Love Story (Just Kidding, It's Mostly About Honking)

TruStory FM — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700

In this episode of Sins and Virtues, we're tackling the fiery emotion of Wrath. Join Pete and Tommy as they delve into the history and psychology behind this powerful emotion, exploring its destructive potential and its surprising presence in pop culture.

From ancient Greek philosophers to modern-day action heroes, the guys examine how wrath has been perceived and portrayed throughout history. They discuss the cathartic appeal of violent media, questioning whether indulging in fictional fury actually influences real-world aggression.

Tommy shares a personal anecdote about experiencing wrath while driving, particularly the phenomenon of the "beep back." This leads to a thought-provoking discussion about the triggers and consequences of road rage, and whether a little tire-deflating superpower might come in handy sometimes (hypothetically speaking, of course).

Tune in for a captivating conversation that explores the multifaceted nature of wrath, its potential for both harm and entertainment, and the delicate balance between righteous anger and destructive rage.

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Humility: Because Sometimes You Gotta Eat That Pie

TruStory FM — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week Pete and Tommy dive into the totally and completely grounded world of humility. Why is humility so often misunderstood as self-deprecation? What is it about the cultural and historical shifts in how these concepts are perceived that makes being truly humble so hard?

We begin with a JOURNEY THROUGH TIME (cue the echo), examining how ancient Greek society valued pride over humility and how this perspective flipped with the rise of Christianity. They delve into the role of Jesus Christ's crucifixion in redefining humility as a virtue (which was a BIG DEAL (echo again)), pondering how this transformation occurred so swiftly and profoundly. We also explore secular perspectives, highlighting David Hume's emphasis on modesty and intellectual humility.

Plus, we have another segment of our one-segment gameshow about how we can possibly "eat humble pie" and Pete tries not to humblebrag but he’s just terrible at it … at … not … doing it. Whatever.

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Lust: The Guiltiest Party

TruStory FM — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tommy get frisky this week as they explore the lascivious legends of lust. From the origins of French kissing to the complex nature of desire, they dive deep into this often misunderstood and stigmatized sin.

How is lust both a positive and negative force, depending on the context and the individuals involved? Why does it have such a stupidly gendered history and rich tapestry of societal shame? Because the people who made up that shame weren’t having enough sex.

Join in as they navigate the ups and downs of this passionate feeling, offering ins and outs of insights along the way. And, in case you missed it, we wrote ups and downs and ins and outs in the same sentence. You’re welcome.

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Guilty Giving: A Tale of Charity

TruStory FM — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700

This week on Sins and Virtues, Pete and Tommy tackle the tricky topic of charity. Tommy kicks things off by sharing his guilt-ridden relationship with modern charity because who would he be if he didn’t?

Things take a personal turn toward Charity Shame Street when money isn’t enough. Also, don’t get scammed. It’s super important to research charities to ensure donations aren't just lining the pockets of John Cena impersonators.

Pete gives a shout-out to the value of local, hands-on charity work, like serving up oatmeal at community organizations. The hosts can't help but imagine the endless requests for more oatmeal and eggs that come with such noble deeds. More eggs, please, indeed.

Digging into the historical roots of charity, Pete uncovers its origins in ancient religious beliefs and obligations, from sacrificial offerings to good old-fashioned tithing. People, nobody needs you to kill a goat for good anymore. Just go on a Fun Run.

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The Sloth Paradox: Laziness, Productivity, and the Pursuit of Happiness

TruStory FM — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0700

In the season 9 premiere of All The Feelings, Tommy Metz III and Pete Wright dive into the world of sins and virtues, starting with the deadly sin of sloth. But what exactly is sloth? Is it simply laziness, or is there more to this centuries-old concept?

We begin with a whimsical journey through the history of the seven deadly sins, from the early Egyptian and Greek interpretations to the more extensive list developed by hard-working Christian theologians. Shockingly, sloth originally had a more spiritual meaning, referring to neglect of one's religious duties rather than just physical laziness.

As we explore the modern implications of sloth, we ponder whether our capitalist society has bastardized the concept. In a world that glorifies hustle culture and constant productivity, is taking a break to read a book or play a video game really a sin? Again, shocking: engaging in fulfilling activities, whether spiritual or not, is crucial for our well-being and sense of purpose.

So, is Tommy a slothful person? Does Pete secretly wish to become a nocturnal elf, crafting shoes and living off Patreon donations? Tune in to find out and join the conversation about sins, virtues, and everything in between.

Links & Notes

CBS Sunday Morning segment on the benefits of laziness by Susan Spencer
Research on sloth and emotional well-being by various institutions, including:

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The Season 8 Break Check Number 4our

TruStory FM — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0700

Sodas and TikTok and Forced Nostalgia? What more do you want for our final season break episode? Don’t answer that question. Tom also introduces his new pastime: murderboards. We hit a reunion of too many years, and we recommend you all watch the Three-Body Problem, but mostly first, you should read the books, which will make you feel small. Happy day!

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Consumables Part 2: Rocking the Fizz

TruStory FM — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0700

We’re back with favorite guest Mandy Kaplan with another dish of consumable delights and this month we’re putting lip to bottle in a survey of sweet and regrettably savory fizzy sodas. For those looking to join, here’s the master list:

1) MOXIE

2) SPRECHER ROOT BEER

3) KEY LIME PIE

4) RAMUNE GRAPE

5) SEAL YA LATER

6) BUFFALO WING

7) SLIME LICKER

These come from fantastic Rocket Fizz stores in Beaverton and LA and we’re thrilled to have had the support of their managers and owners in picking this line-up… even if we didn’t love them all!

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The Season 8 Break Check Number Three

TruStory FM — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0800

Stuck on finding the perfect birthday present for your loved ones? We're here to help! First, we're dishing on the word nerds' selections for "words of the year" - from "rizz" to "hallucinations," it's a vocabulary rollercoaster! Also, dive into the wild world of VR with us as Pete helps Tommy embrace the Vision Pro life, goggle dirt and all.

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Bonus: Consumables: An Exploration of the Deeper Meaning of Shelf-Stable

TruStory FM — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0800

We’re popping the top on dips this month and diving into the best and the worst of the creamy concoctions. We’re talking bean dips. We’re talking creamy spinach dips. We’re talking Ranch. We’re talking cheeses. We’re talking all the things that get jammed into jars and cans, ready for you to crack open this year... or many years in the future.

Guest Mandy Kaplan is back, creeping out of the neon-lit protection of the Mandcave. You should go subscribe to her show, too! Right here on TruStory FM!

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Bonus: From the Tip of the Hat to the Tip of the Toes

TruStory FM — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0800

Welcome to the first of our member bonus episodes for season 8 of All the Feelings! Thanks for hanging around, the whole lot of you. May this brief checkin bring you some holiday chuckles, two potential grotesqueries, and a textile mystery.

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Transcendence

TruStory FM — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0800

It’s the big finale of our eighth season and we’re going out with a curiosity: Transcendence. We kick things off with a good-natured debate about our podcast's unique episode numbering, likely a coping mechanism for our collective lack of understanding of the topic.

Eventually, we get somewhere, though where that is happens to be unique to each of us. It turns out that Transcendence is a word that conjures emotions of “beyond” differently for us. For Tommy, the secret is in The Zipper, a risky carnival ride that illuminates his understanding of transcendence in spite of all warnings otherwise. For Pete, it’s about shedding baggage.

We hope, dear listener, that this season has made for a fun exploration of our shared humanity. We’ve been thrilled by reports of listener groups popping up and hope to see those continue into next season. Between now and then, this show moves to a monthly schedule with abbreviated episodes in the public feed, and full member bonus episodes for Feeling Friends. We hope you’ll consider joining us on this break before we come back for next season’s exploration of The Seven Deadly Sins and the Seven Heavenly Virtues. It’s gonna be weird.

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Fear

TruStory FM — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Fear not, dear listener! This spooky episode of All the Feelings will have you shaking in your boots with harrowing tales of terror!

Pete gets real about his deep-seated fear of angering the public. One wrong move and an angry mob might show up at his door, which he traces to the totally rational experience of watching his news anchor dad navigate turbulent times. Oh, also he lived through Misery... in a theater. Nothing like watching a live ankle crushing to stoke the fear vibe.

But get this - fear apparently has an evolutionary purpose. Prey creatures needed it to avoid predators. And for early humans, it promoted group cooperation. Whatever, evolution.

After debating whether fear or terror would be scarier if personified as a Greek god, the ghoulish hosts share nostalgic frights from their childhood. Here's a riddle: What's more terrifying than a ghost looking for his lost arm? The real estate disclosure laws around haunted houses.

By the end of this episode, you'll be sleeping with one eye open. But you'll also have insight into irrational fears that linger from our past. As Tommy's therapist says, just because something scared us as kids doesn't mean it still applies. That’s old fear. Time to move on.

So grab a night light and cozy up Uncle Petey and Tommy McGoo for an episode guaranteed to under-deliver. It’s the ATF promise!

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Optimism

TruStory FM — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

What does it mean to be an optimist? What is it like to look at the world and see not just hope, but possibility?

Yeah, we don't know either. I guess we'll never know.

KIDDING... kidding, of course. But here's the interesting thing: It turns out optimism is much more complicated than we ever imagined -- and it's precisely because it is so much more than just being blindly good-natured all the time.

So this week, Tommy brings you a story of the dark side of optimism, one that ends in a crushing, embarrassing blow to his ego, and his back. And Pete comes with scales and stuff. It's like math, and he talks about it with the same level of understanding that he brings to his math studies. That is to say, you might have to work extra hard to understand what the hell he is talking about.

Also, there's a chance he brings up "Building Information Modeling" but fails to mention that he's actually talking about "Building Information Modeling" as he is talking about it.

But don't worry: the punchline of this whole episode is that the world isn't as bad as it seems and, in spite of all the "messaging" out there, humanity is low-key kicking ass right now if you know where to look.

Bonus round: Carl Sagan drops the mic on this episode.

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Envy • Jealousy

TruStory FM — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tommy are dancing with the green-eyed monster as they take a walk down memory lane with their experiences with Jealousy.

Hey... Jealousy? What’s the deal?

Why all the harsh feelings? What’s the skinny on you making us feel so gross and paranoid? Well, turns out there’s a new “gate” on the horizon and jealousy’s evolutionary history has a report. Meanwhile, we’re finally solving the mystery of the difference between jealousy and envy (maybe), and we have a report from our African field office with an extraordinary act of jealousy-busting empathy.

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Stress

TruStory FM — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

You don’t need an application... you’re in the club already, right? It’s CLUB STRESS! And this week, your club counselors, Tommy and Pete, will share in disturbing detail just how much your annual club dues are costing you.

We delve into how stress is like that overbearing ship captain in a patented ATF guided meditation. Spoiler: The ship doesn’t make it. See, chronic stress can make your brain do some really funky stuff. From shrinking parts of it to making other parts hyperactive, it's like a weird, science-y episode of "Honey I Shrunk the Brain."

But don't worry, we won't leave you hanging in this stress-induced chaos. We'll also discuss how you can fight back with exercise, the secret weapon against stress. And yes, we'll be putting your knowledge to the test with a fun, interactive quiz. (Hint: "Sitting on the couch" is not exercise.)

Plus, we've got the latest research on how exercise can trigger your body's "feel-good" hormones, improve your mood, and help you sleep better. So buckle up for a journey through the body under stress, where you'll laugh, learn, and maybe even do a push-up or two. Because, in the end, the best way to handle stress is to face it with a smile (and a good pair of running shoes).

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Belonging

TruStory FM — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Well hot diggity dog, it's Pete and Tommy back at it again with another riveting episode of "All The Feelings." This week your duo tackle the touchy topic of "Belonging."

Things start innocently enough with Tommy guiding Pete through a WTS classic guided meditation. With juice! But the real juice is in the stuff they have long taken for granted. The fellas dove deep into the dicey dynamics of belonging - from pyramid schemes to pizza parlor conspiracies. They covered all the bases, even shouting out to good ol’ Triangle McGee (aka Maslow) for his Hierarchy of Needs. Just wait till they get rolling on imagined communities and mass manipulation. KNEE-SLAPPING GOOD TIMES y’all!

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Doubt

TruStory FM — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

This week's episode of ATF has us looking at the psychology of Doubt.

Along the way, the long long way, we hit on self-efficacy - our belief in our own abilities to accomplish goals. That’s thanks to that old sea dog, Albert Bandura, and he has lots more to share. In this week's harrowing tale, Tommy shares a story of youthful doubt and dangerous games. Tune in for more insights on self-belief and some classic dad jokes! Really good ones! Jokes that Tommy, in spite of his disdain of them, should be used by you, fair audience, with abandon!

Believing in ourselves sounds simple, but self-efficacy takes practice. This week's show explores how we can build self-belief through modeling others, feedback, participating outside our comfort zone and taking agency over decisions. With the right mindset and support, we can overcome obstacles in health, academics and even phobias. Doubt may creep in, but Tommy's story shows we can laugh in its dumb face. As old pop-pop himself always said, living with doubt takes a village… and a podcast.

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Pride

TruStory FM — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to another episode of the global sensation All The Feelings, where we dive into the wacky world of emotions, and today, we're talking about pride. Not the fabulous, rainbow-colored kind (though we love that too), but the emotion of pride.

Pride isn't just a one-size-fits-all emotion. No, it's got layers, like an onion or a particularly tricky lasagna. You've got your authentic pride, the good twin. That's all about feeling accomplished, confident, and victorious. You know, like when you finally assemble that IKEA bookcase, and it doesn't collapse within five minutes under its own weight.

But then, there's the other one—the Draco to your Harry, the Scar to your Mufasa, the hubristic pride. Suddenly, you're not just a cook, you're Gordon Ramsay. You're not just fit, you're a Schwarzenegger. You're not just smart, you're Einstein. You get the picture.

We’re digging deep on pride, and along the way, we've got a little Dickinson, a little Shelley, and a dose of Internet history so old it's yesterday.

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Regression

TruStory FM — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to our exploration of the wild world of Regression. Picture this: a third-grader, furious at a kid named Joe, ends up slapping him instead of throwing a punch, leading to a spectacle worthy of schoolyard folklore. Or picture a child, under 10, attempting to stage an epic battle between Optimus Prime and Snake Eyes with a candle and a bedspread, resulting in a somewhat less epic fire. And let's not forget about the classic romantic attempt to steal a first kiss while the love interest is on a swing, only to end up with a face-smashing instead of a heart-melting moment.

These cringe-worthy memories serve as the perfect segue into the concept of regression, where stressful situations send us spiraling back to our less sophisticated selves. This can result in anything from temper tantrums and baby talk to the desire for comfort objects and an alarming inability to perform self-care. The triggers are plentiful, covering everything from poor coping skills and medical issues like delirium to psychiatric disorders like psychosis.

Along the way, we get a visit from Dr. Dodge, the ATF Therapist in Residence (of his own house) who helps us understand just how the brain works at such a young age, why we get wired the way we do from childhood experiences, and offers a dose of meditation that can ease the effort to regress and understand ourself. Plus, we have a Revolutionary escape and a classic game of ATF Regression Rewind!

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Joy

TruStory FM — Tue, 05 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Joy is way more than just being happy - it's an ongoing state of deep delight in the stuff you care about most. Researchers say joy comes from living your values, connecting with others, and being your best self. We say those researchers aren’t thinking creatively enough about how to use joy as a weapon. Are we learning the wrong lessons this season? Oh well.

That party gets even better with close relationships. A famous 80-year study shows your bonds with others have more impact on health and happiness than money or fame. Close friends keep you satisfied even when you're decrepit and falling apart in old age. Loneliness kills you faster than smoking or boozing too much. So grab your besties and get all kinds of joyful!

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Embarrassment

TruStory FM — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Embarrassment. We’ve all been there. Basking in that warm inner glow that rosies our cheeks, moistens our pits, and sullies our relationships. But why, embarrassment? Why, over the long arc of evolutionary history, do you still darken our emotional doorsteps? Do you think you’re saving us from yon beasties by bringing the public shame? We think not.

Pete and Tommy truck in some meticulously well-charted waters this week, and in so doing, Pete gets flummoxed and Tommy finds Biblical levels of embarrassment. Great thanks to our feeling friends for writing in! Don’t forget to get your stories in for future episodes, too!

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Change

TruStory FM — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0700

Welcome to the rollercoaster ride that is the inaugural episode of WTS Presents: All the Feelings, where we're tackling the big, scary, exhilarating, and occasionally refrigerator-filled world of change. Today we're serving up a cocktail of emotion, with a dash of humor, a sprinkle of sarcasm, and a generous dose of poetry.

First, we dive into the treacherous waters of domain names, where one wrong move can have you sharing an acronym with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms — talk about an unexpected change! We then wade through the murky depths of metathesiophobia, a fear of change that's as tricky to navigate as the word is to pronounce. Tommy opens up about his personal journey of moving apartments in Los Angeles, a tale that involves an Indiana Jones fridge, a soundtrack of weekly car crashes, and a superintendent who's a little too fond of mold. But fear not, this tale of change has a happy ending, complete with a new home, a life-changing freedom from metal plates, and the four-legged love of Tommy's life, Foster. Who knew change could be so…furry?

From there, we set sail on a historical journey that takes us from the days when travel was all about the destination, to the birth of the SS Norway — the ship that flipped the cruise industry on its head. This rusty old relic transformed into a floating city, sparking a revolution that forever changed our perspective of big boats. It's safe to say that journeying across the ocean has never been the same.

Pete’s fascinated by the Hedonic Treadmill. No, it's not the latest fitness frenzy, but a psychological concept that explains why we always return to a baseline level of happiness. It's like we're all hamsters in a wheel, constantly running but never really getting anywhere. We debunk some common myths about happiness. According to Sonja Lyubomirsky, a renowned psychology professor, tying your happiness to specific events — like getting married or striking it rich — won't make you permanently happy.

Finally, we offer a sonnet by Rainer Maria Rilke, who reminds us to embrace change, even if it feels like we're shattering into pieces.

So there you have it, folks! Change can be scary, exciting, and sometimes it even comes with a free fridge. But hey, if we can survive this episode, we can survive anything.

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The Hunt for the Simpering Simpleton

TruStory FM — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Today, we’re taking on anti-intellectualism, and in the process we probably say some things that will frustrate people. Like, for example, the mayor of Utah. But in all fairness, he might have done it to himself. From there, Pete helps out a listener dealing with calls for chronic happiness. That’s right, it’s the most depressing stuff you’ve ever heard about the happies.

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The Hunt for the Fisticuff Heave-Ho

TruStory FM — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800

We start with a quick review of why it’s important to secure your accounts, not post nudes of yourself, and never answer to threats that sound like a robot version of Jack Bauer. From there, it’s time to move into the main course of Tommy’s continuing relationship with Oscars the Slap, a demented mummy, and Pete’s problem with the job outlook, thanks to a listener submission.

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The Hunt for the Sexist Souvenir

TruStory FM — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Tommy knows how important it is not to speak for women or those identifying as women. What better place to challenge that understanding than this dumb anxiety podcast? That’s why this week he’s going to take on high heel culture, and the double-standards shoes imply, all while likely offending everyone involved of any gender identification at all, wearing everything from slippers to Uggs.

Pete, on the other hand, shows up ready to recite all the shows in which he’s talked about memory, in an effort to build a case that his own memory is suffering, but forgets everything anyway, so who cares?

Oh, and while you’re forgetting stuff, Tommy wants you to go read this: From bad to worse: Avoidance coping with stress increases conspiracy beliefs.

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The Hunt for the Otherworldly Disquisition

TruStory FM — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Let us start with a case of the debunkies: No, depressed people aren’t apparently more realistic than us normos.

From there, friends, we look to the skies. Tom takes us back through X-Files history while looking at the current appropriations budget and finds people are finally taking this whole alien thing more seriously. Is that a great thing? Here’s a little ditty covering that angle for you academic journal fans. For his part, Pete talks through a listener submission that mixes the highest levels of academic achievement with Game of Thrones. Everything is going to be fine.

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The Hunt for the Mechanoid Memoir

TruStory FM — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800

Tommy remembers just how much he wants to forget, while Pete brings a reminder that we are all fungible resources. It’s actually a conversation that celebrates one of Tom’s biggest personal gaffs, as he remembers it, while once again walking around a wedding. Are we more afraid of everyone else remembering our foibles, or of being forgotten ourselves?

But seriously, the deepfake podcast future is here. Just head over to Podcast.ai and close your eyes as you press play. It won’t be long before you let go of the oddities and start to see these things as legit. That, friends, is scary.

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The Hunt for the Viscous Simulation

TruStory FM — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0800

This week's listener submission invites you challenge your fear of the sticky stuff with Pittakionophobia proving that scratch N Sniff is no laughing matter. And Tom takes you inside the Void with the scariest thing he's ever lived through ever, ever, ever, amen.

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The Hunt for the Torpid Headshrinker

TruStory FM — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Our listener submission asks us to peel back the relationship we have with our therapists... and then question it in a way that makes us question all the relationships we have with everyone ever. So, we’re doing great. Also, a bit of a follow-up anxiety now that we’ve had a recent brush with anesthesia.

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The Hunt for Aspiration Promenade

TruStory FM — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700

Have you found your one thing? Probably not, but let’s not feel too bad about it. This week’s listener submission asks us to find purpose in our lives. But the listener clearly hasn’t heard much of this podcast or they’d know we’re not the right audience for that question. Tommy tells us all about a walkabout wedding and a scavenger hunt that makes for an unprecedented seven-season callback to an earlier episode about learning to walk with your eyes open!

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The Hunt for the Disconnected Soirée

TruStory FM — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:19:00 -0700

What if you threw a party and no one showed, AND you didn’t have your phone? Pete's taking on Nomophobia this week, so get your charging cables ready. Tommy is taking on the scourge of all fears straight from a listener: What happens when no one comes to your party?

Oh, by the way, go clean yourself.

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The Hunt for the Treacly Technology

TruStory FM — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 -0700

We begin with a new feature here on WTS: The Reddit Quiz. Think you can do better that Tommy in identifying the anxiety based only on the comments left on a Reddit post about it? Good luck!

From there, we dig into the perils of technology and getting older. We’ve got a few resources for you, like this one from MOAA on how you might overcome technophobia. And if you’re not feeling bad enough about your own age and relationship with technology when we’re done with you, you’ll be thrilled to learn about Arachibutyrophobia thanks to the submission of a devoted listener.

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The Hunt for the Runagate Hallucination

TruStory FM — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:05:00 -0700

There’s a problem with white bears and Tommy wants to help you through it this week. Don’t worry, surely, when he’s done, there won’t be anything in your head.

Tommy’s focused on his dreams this week, while Pete struggles with a re-do of this, the first lost episode of the season. Don’t worry, this one is so much better than the last, and while it does discuss the rightly horrific study of people who stowaway in the wheel wells of airplanes, it only does so tangentially.

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The Hunt for the Critter Liberation

TruStory FM — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:45:00 -0700

Welcome to season seven of the marginally-funny anxiety podcast, What’s That Smell? This week, we have an unwelcome review of our post-COVID survival status because, you know, it’s important to check in on such things.

Then, we dig into demodex folliculorum, which is not, as you might imagine, a spell taught at Hogwarts, but it should be. Instead, demodex is the stuff of nightmares fueling Pete’s anxiety this week, and every week, and just you wait for it.

But we open with Tommy’s favorite: The robots are coming, and they sound like your dead grandmother, RIP.

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Once Upon a Delicate Dissolution

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

We’re not coming down on either side of the meat debate, but we do have a study that confirms if you’re not eating it, you might want to get on board with the high-protein train. We bring you: Meat and mental health: A meta-analysis of meat consumption, depression, and anxiety.

Tommy brings the soft stuff this week with a discussion of what it means to be vulnerable as a man, and we relive that sweet sweet experience of the first time our dads cried in front of us. … Hi, dads!

Pete brings tales of sorrow and break-up… in our favorite bands. Wait, hear us out: turns out fandom can bring out the same chemical goodies that tie us to our significant others, family, and dear friends. How we handle those break-ups mirrors how we move through the grief of losing the target of our cultural appreciation, too.

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Once Upon a Mingle Lesion

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

Hey! Guess what, everybody? Following up on a prior week’s episode in which we discovered that drone dog snipers exist at the whims of their human handlers, turns out that airborne drones need no such things as human handlers to do their business. A United Nations report says just that about a March 2020 attack in Libya. Great job, robots… taking another human job.

Tom brings a personal anxiety that, as it turns out, crushes both of us: Networking. The Muse has some tips on getting through the muck and maybe learning to love it. Spoiler, we don’t, yet, but we’re open to trying. Mostly Pete just goes into boss mode and eats business cards.

Our beloved listener submission comes from an email address that reads, “Iworry@mymomlistens.tothis.” That should give you something of an idea of the nature of the story to tell. Wait… as I’m writing this… no, no it won’t. It’s about scars, or oulinophobia, fear of scars, specifically. But it turns out there’s a lot more at work under the surface.

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Once Upon a Coupling Reconsideration

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0800

It’s OK everyone, robots are here to support you and care for you and make your life better. Also, robot dogs can shoot you and those dogs are made by a company called SWORD and none of that is a joke except for the part about robots taking care of you. Sorry. There are apparently rules for such a thing.

In other news, a listener writes in to talk about online dating. That isn’t a whole lot easier than the whole gun dog robot. But we’re here to help so Tom does the noble research to clear up the confusion and anxiety that can stem from building online relationships... and all the ghosting that goes with it sometimes, too.

We all hope he does a good job with it because today’s the day for Tom’s performance review and Pete’s up for the job. We just hope he has some good ideas for performance improvement without caring just too much.

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Once Upon a Comatose Bifurcation

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700

First, let’s get this out of the way: Panic attacks are no fun, and dangerous behind the wheel. So, if anything we say to ANYone is particularly triggering in the moment, while we hope you don’t have to turn the show off, we encourage you to do just that and make sure you’re in a safe place to ride it out. Our general rule of thumb: It’s only fun to laugh about it when you’re not actively going through it. We get it, trust us, we get it.

All that said, have you seen the world today? Yeah, it can be easy to feel the overwhelm of division and conflict. That’s today’s listener submission, and if ever there was one that we relate to, it’s this one.

Glass House? We’d like you to meet First Stone!

This gives us the opportunity to introduce judgementalism, which it still a bit of a loose concept we’re adapting to our own purposes. Think of it this way: if social anxiety is the fear of being judged by others, judgmentalism would be the fear of our inability to live without judging others. And in times such as these, when we’re overwhelmed by the grief of division, it’s sure easy to close the door and pretend those whose positions don’t align with ours don’t actually exist. But, if we don’t find a way to engage, how do we find our way to understanding?

Get down, and stay down: Anesthephobia and You

Tommy just had a procedure and got to thinking about anesthesia. So, he dug into a bit of the history of anesthesia and learned some interesting things. Beyond some charming old timey language, it turns out people are far more fearful of going under than the data suggests they should be. But what fun is an anxiety if it’s rational? No fun. No fun at all.

As ever, thanks for hanging out with us this week on the show. We’re getting closer to the end of our member season — just three more main season episodes left! If you haven’t had a chance to visit [whatsthatsmell.net][site] and pledge your support, just know that we love you for listening, and also that this is in part how we pay for our shoes, so to speak, so every bit of support from listeners like you is a massive help in keeping things humming along. Thank you.

This week's tune is Ain’t Looking Back by Richard Farrell. It's already in the playlist in Apple Music and Spotify.

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Once Upon a Heartache Hovel

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We have glimpsed the future of saucy-sauce and it is drinky-drink. This episode marks the beginning of our exploration of alternative packaging and compositions of alcohol and while we are only able to offer a tease this week, we will absolutely return to this.

This is another one of those personal episodes for Pete, having just sent his oldest off to college. It’s a process millions and millions of families go through every year, and yet the grief that accompanies the experience, and the fear and anxiety that comes with realizing all your efforts to teach are done, well that’s worth talking about a little bit. So, we do that today. Oh, and we also take on eel fishing a little bit.

We take a tour down the cholera-stress streets of London in the mid-1850s, which is a super-fun classic What’s That Smell? Guided Meditation!

Finally, Tom explores the micro-universe with a listener submission asking us about lice anxiety. If you’ve had kids, you’ve probably been faced with a lice scare. Pete doesn’t handle it well and may shave and wax his entire body on this episode. He does have a book recommendation, though: I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life by Ed Yong. If you’re interested in pushing on your assumptions of what makes you you, check out this book.

This week's tune is I Think I Like It by Basic featuring Black GryphOn. It's already in the playlist in Apple Music and Spotify.

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Once Upon an Unprecedented Collective

Tommy Metz III, Mandy Kaplan, Pete Wright, Mandy Fabian — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We’ve never had guests on the show. It always seemed risky… like they might call us out on how dumb we look or… sound… or… are. So we held off. But in some backchannel somewhere, we got to talk about the persistent anxiety that comes with putting on this podcast — and all the other podcasts we do, along with the assorted general creative work our so-called friends put out into the world. How crazy could we possibly be? Have we LOOKED outside? What are we thinking!!

So, we pitched our friends Mandy Kaplan, and Mandy Fabian. They are, together, The Mandys, and they share their own podcast: MandCave. They have been performers all their lives and somehow were never talked out of it by their own inner lizard voices. Mandy Kaplan co-wrote and starred in the movie 30 Nights, (yes, the same 30 Nights that our own Tommy directed), and Mandy Fabian is just wrapping up her own feature, Jess Plus None, and is in pre-production of her next film. Both women are incredibly talented comedians, writers, musicians, and all-around performers and they bring us lessons of overcoming performance anxiety they’ve learned in their work that we believe you can apply specifically to your work… if you are a bank teller. This episode will likely not resonate with those working in any other field.

After you listen to this episode, we hope you’ll support these two by immediately subscribing to their hilarious podcast, watching their movies, washing their cars, you know… whatever needs doing. Thanks all!

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Once Upon a Framework Inflammation

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

We don’t love making this a gendered conversation but sometimes we just can’t help it. It turns out that women might just be able to smell fear. We don’t love it, that we might keep doing stupid stuff because we can’t smell the danger in it, and so we’ve decided that we all need to hang around more women in our lives. Sorry ladies. We promise we’ll be quiet. We just need your nasal insights. Gross. Sorry.

Dem Bones

This whole show is really about bones. We didn’t plan it that way… just happened. We start with Pete’s hips. Oh, did you hear that? That little voice in your head? Listen carefully… it just said, “This podcast was inspired by Pete’s hips…”

You’ll never hear THAT again.

In any case, Pete dug into research that connects stress and anxiety to joint pain. It turns out, when your body is under constant emotional stress, it’s also under chemical stress. And THAT’s bad for your bones. Learn more from in Association of Stress-Related Disorders With Subsequent Autoimmune Disease. You can learn more from the kind specialists at University of Maryland Spine Center as they blog eloquently in: Why Does Stress and Anxiety Cause Joint Pain?

We pivot from joint stress on the bones to what happens when Tommy tries to eat them. The bones, that is. He’s a real meat-hound, but as it turns out, sucking the meat off of bones gives him real trouble, and he’s not alone. The word is cartilogenophobia and rest assured, he’s going to really bite into this one.

Coober Pedy

Coober Pedy is a small town that sits in the middle of South Australia, about an hour north of Adelaide. It's hot there — it can hit the 120s in the summer — and with climate change, it's only getting hotter. And still, 1,800 people consisting of over 50 nationalities call this slice of the Outback home. And of all the homes in Coober Pedy, more than 60% of them are underground.

Here are a few fantastic vids and resources to check out:

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Once Upon a Heavy Gullet

TruStory FM — Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0700

Ok, look. We can't control what our parents called us when we were kids. We can't control the fact that those things are so deeply ingrained in our families that they still call us those things to this very day. We absolutely CAN control whether or not we talk about them on a sometimes-funny podcast for everyone to hear, but we lack the self control to stop ourselves from doing it. Please be gentle.

Heavy show. Very heavy.

Pete's helping a listener with a sort of existential dread this week that might have you noodling about it yourselves. Let's say you're sitting in a chair. Take away the chair and what happens? You fall. What if there was no floor to stop you? No ground? No crust on this planet of ours? You just keep falling. It's the fear of gravity on the show this week, and it's a doozy.

No, DATphagia.

So, it was an easy joke. Tommy's dealing with some very real swallowing issues and hot on the heels of that big nickname reveal, he's decided to process in real time on the show. So, it's Dysphagia day, everybody!

Along the way, we visit a little fashion cafe in New York that marks one of the great business failures in food. Oh, I spoiled the surprise there. See, this was a terrific idea that paired super models and fine dining! Terrific, we tell you... Positively GANGbusters. How'd it turn out? You'll have to listen in to learn!

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Bonus Episode! Once Upon a REDACTEDSauce Rebroadcast

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

If you were a member last season, this may come as old news to you, so hang on while I get a little housekeeping out of the way.

See, we stumbled on these sauces from the REDACTED Company and while Tommy was busy talking about how they gave him anxiety, Pete discovered that this was not in fact a simple SauceAccident, it was just a single representative of a whole line of condiments that represent the whole of SauceTrocity suffered upon us, the consumers.

It became a running gag, albeit a dumb one, and we fell in love with it. The gag. Not the Sauces. The Sauces? How could we know if we would fall in love with them? We'd never tasted them. We sat on our podcast bouncy balls and made jokes at their expense, but never had the SaucePerience to back those jokes up.

So, in a member-only episode from last summer, we held a taste test of the sauces from REDACTED Company and their line of REDACTEDSauce condiments. Our experience is what you'll be listening to this week.

But why a rebroadcast, you ask, especially of a subject and sound so disgusting? Because we need you to know what you're getting when you become an official PanicPal and Certified Best Friend of the show. It's this sort of hard culinary investigation that sets What's That Smell? apart from all the other sometimes-funny podcasts about humans and their anxieties.

In closing, if you like it, if you're intrigued by our brand of tasting, we encourage you to become a PanicPal and get your own bespoke podcast feed that includes episodes like this one which the public never hears. Until next year... when desperation rears it's ugly, stupid head.

To everyone who has already joined the club, thank you for helping us keep the lights on and loving what we are able to do with this show. You're the absolute best.

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Once Upon a Doodle Crash

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

It's another big week here at what's that smell? HQ. First and foremost, AND by popular demand, we've finally created bespoke playlists of the music of this show.

The Music of What's That Smell?

You might (but you'd be forgiven if you didn't) know that we source all our music from the fine artists and catalog at Artlist. But that's a subscription service for creators and not terribly convenient if you just want to jam out a bit. Thankfully, the artists we have selected for our show also have released their music in Spotify and Apple Music. We built the playlist of as many of the tracks as we could (60+!) and will keep it up as we go. Just follow the playlist on your platform of choice and shuffle away!

Do you have the Sugies?

It's true: if we had our way, we'd all be referring to hypoglycemia as the "Sugies". But we don't have our way so we'll just have to adapt to words.

This week, Pete takes a closer look at the connection between hypoglycemia and mental health.

Wait, what? Pete, surely you're mistaken. How could there be a connection between low blood sugar and mental health?

See, that's what Pete thought, too, at first. Then he started looking at some of the research, like Prevalence of symptoms of depression and anxiety in a diabetes clinic population, and found out that smarties have been calling out about the connection for decades.

The issue for us, though, is more specific: if you have both a tendency for low blood sugar, hypoglycemia, or diabetes AND you live with anxiety and depression, since the symptoms overlap between the conditions, how do you know you're having one or the other, and what can you do about it when you're right in the middle of a storm?

Russo-Pepsico

We found this story about Pepsi, vodka, and the Russian Navy that is just too good not to talk about on the show this week.

Emojimergency

Our listener submission is pretty contagious so hang on for your keyboards. Are you using emoji correctly? Did you, like our dear listener, just ask your boss for a raise, and tell him you're sorry about the loss of his loved one, while at the same time pledging your love to a K-Pop boy band? That's the level of severity of this week's emojimergency... it's a ⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰🔥.

Try to wrap your head around it with the Global Emoji Trend Report from Adobe. Hearts have all kinds of meanings according to Body and Soul, but the definitive report goes to Cosmo.

Ok, that's a joke. The REAL definitive discussion belongs to Emojipedia.org, literally the most expansive dictionary of emoji and their meanings on the internet. Jeremy Burge is an emoji historian, founder of Emojipedia, creator of World Emoji Day and widely regarded as an expert on emoji. Plus, if you're art-inclined, each entry will show you what the emoji symbol looks like on all the major platforms. You might be surprised to see what your favorite emoji looks like on someone else's device — Purple Heart 💜 anyone?

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Once Upon a Buoyant Voyager

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:00:00 -0700

Hey, you... how's your crypto? A real roller coaster, huh? Prolly want a guy like Mr. White Hat on your side. Also, maybe, don't use crypto if you want to fight the anxiety.

Tom did a little traveling a few weeks back and the trip was fine. Oh, wait. No it wasn't. The friends were nice but the trip itself was a damned nightmare of travel anxiety. This week, he shares some good times in the Austin airport, an epic exercise in friendliness and frustration, and the real reason he was anxious: reports of unruly passengers.

You don't have to look too far for details. Caitlin Gibson wrote a backgrounder on it back in 2016 for the WaPo: Passengers behaving badly: The real reason we freak out on planes. 2016 Since then, things have only gotten worse, with nearly 4,000 reports and 600 under active investigation by the FAA this year so far.

Thankfully, the Federal Aviation Administration has finally come out of hiding and released... a PSA: You Don't Want Your Pilots Distracted: Unruly Behavior Doesn't Fly (YouTube). You should watch it. It's horrifying. Or don't, we get it.

Pete takes on a listener submission that hits home. We're talking about Aquaphobia, the specific phobia that describes people with a fear of water. In this case: "People suffer aquaphobia in many ways and may experience it even though they realize the water in an ocean, a river, or even a bathtub poses no imminent threat. They may avoid such activities as boating and swimming, or they may avoid swimming in the deep ocean despite having mastered basic swimming skills. This anxiety commonly extends to getting wet or splashed with water when it is unexpected, or being pushed or thrown into a body of water."

The academics behind "Aquaphobia: Causes, Symptoms and Ways of Overcoming It for Future Well-Being" share some data and their observations on causes behind the anxiety.

The problem is that this fear causes people to avoid learning to, or becoming proficient swimmers. And when they avoid becoming proficient swimmers and they're unexpectedly submerged in water, they have a predictably high chance of drowning.

We need to fix that.

Or maybe Paul Lennon of the Adult Aquaphobia Swim Center in Glendale, California will have something to say about it. We'll talk about him in this episode, along with some of his compatriots doing the work of helping adults live with the fear AND become great swimmers in the process.

And we talk about Simone Biles, too, because air sense is closely related to Pete's probably invented phrase water sense, which you're free to use yourself after you listen to this episode and learn what it means.

This Week's Tune!

Is it too on the nose that we bring you Sinking by Jane & the Boy this week? You be the judge. Find it in Apple Music or Spotify.

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Once Upon an Integer Bequethal

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0700

The Nose Knows Anxiety

Get ready, because VistaGen Therapeutics (a pharma company straight out of a Michael Crichton book), is on the verge of helping you out of your social anxiety with the same tech used to fight your pollen allergy. Right now it's called PH94B, so we're not talking about one of those sexy-sexy Sunday morning TV ad names quite yet, but it's coming... and we're here for it.

Beware the things we're handing down

Pete's getting itchy about passing his anxiety on to his kids. Oh, wait, wrong tense. Pete has gotten itchy BECAUSE he passed his anxiety on to his kids? Well, that might be debatable, but the fear of it is very much present so we're talking all about this very special kind of inheritance this week. Thankfully, the Child Mind Institute has some thoughts, which is great because apparently this fear is causing some people to avoid actually having children. Oh, and if you do have kids, read this about two very special words: Be Careful.

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The Thirteens

Tommy talks 13s this week thanks to a listener submission and along the way we listen to a great tune from Les Brown, Triskaidekaphobia. While you're listening, we take a world tour of superstitious numbers. Every country seems to have one, but none have such a great song, we imagine.

This week's tune is Coming Back Home from WEARETHEGOOD and Scootie Wop. You can check it out by following our playlist on Spotify or Apple Music.

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Once Upon a Proficient Assistance

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 31 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0700

How do you funny?

We welcome this first episode back of season six with a journey to HuRL, University of Colorado's Humor Research Laboratory. We're both graduates of University of Colorado and, just so we're clear, no one ever introduced us to the Humor Research Laboratory, or this show might be funnier. How funny? Check out this passage from the team's website:

The Humor Research Lab (aka HuRL) at the University of Colorado Boulder is dedicated to the scientific study of humor, its antecedents, and its consequences. The lab’s theoretical and methodological base is in the interdisciplinary fields of emotion and judgment and decision making, with an emphasis in social and cognitive psychology.

BWAHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHAaaaa... We're ROLLING over here. That just SCREAMS that these people know how to funny, and they funny hard.

We walk through the Humor Styles Questionnaire created by University of Western Ontario psychology researcher Rod Martin which proposes to help us figure out how Tom funnys, and while we're at it learn that he believes if you don't talk about your funny that you don't have to feel any shame when you admit that you funny good. Wow... this paragraph sure came off the rails. Anyhow, you can check out a demo of the Humor Styles Questionnaire yourself here.

Fear of the Absent Handies

Tom is struggling with the handies. No, you pervs, it's actually rooted deep in highschool shop class and manifests today in his inability to be handy around the house. And thanks to advertising and images of traditional masculinity, there's a heavy dose of immasculation in this bit as we regale one another with stories of household destruction.

Along the way, Pete makes a joke about the catalog scene in Fight Club that might be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it podcast moment. But that does a disservice to a great film so go watch the scene here.

If you want to see what handyman Andy Hinds has to say, check out his piece in The Atlantic, "What Being a Handyman Has Taught Me About Male Insecurity."

The Sharpest Tip

Olesja Schemjakowa gave an extraordinary tip on a $23 bill in a coffee shop in Switzerland. You don't have to be so extravigant when you become a What's That Smell? Panic Pal.

Listener Submission

Pete takes on a listener submission that hits us where we live: fear of restaurant server authority. Along the way, Dr. Dodge gives us a tour of big "T"/little "t" trauma, a way to frame significant traumatic experiences in our lives against the smaller traumatic experiences that can manifest in fear, rage, and anxiety over time.

Want to hear YOUR anxiety on the show? Submit it here!

This Week's Tune!

We've got a little hip-hop gem from Teo Laza called Hope I Feel Better. Find it in Apple Music or Spotify.

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The Riddle of the Chronic Gnasher

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0800

AI lookin’ out for us. Pete helps a listener feel free in the chair while Tommy is on the hunt for Dr. Puff-n-stuff.

Links & Notes

This weeks tune: Belong to You by Denitia

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The Riddle of the Microbial Seizure

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Clean your glasses. Watch out for the ghouls under your bed. Stay out of the metropolitan water delivery business

Links & Notes

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The Riddle of the Lookalike Disposition

TruStory FM — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Kickstart your back-ups, Sheriff Woody is loose. Tommy’s terrified of Little Tommy 2 while Pete should just give up and stop wearing pants to meetings.

Links & Notes

This weeks tune: Flutes Will Chill by Kicktracks
‘Breaking News’ — Radiolab

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The Riddle of the Jilted Rejoinder

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Don’t drive while listening to this episode. Also, Tommy helps a listener get back … at everyone … at once. And Pete just hopes this will never, ever, ever end.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: It Blows My Mind by Assaf Ayalon

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The Riddle of the Scanned Encumberance

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Introducing Shocktato. Also, Tommy struggles with tube time overload and Pete finds solace in escape.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Zombie Funk by Steve Poloni

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The Riddle of the Earmark Fixation

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Pete uses his big brain to think again... and again and again while Tommy fights for the right to recline.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Mini Me by WEARETHEGOOD

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The Riddle of the Rueful Stratagem

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Pete helps a listener find a friend in time while Tommy is generally sorry.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Keepin’ Up by ikoliks

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The Riddle of the House-trained Gambol

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0800

Pete expounds on the long-running perils of railroad tie tag while Tommy and Foster come to a pandemic impasse.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Life Hacks by FASSounds
How Tag Became a Professional Sport - Vox Media

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The Riddle of the Fellowship Mainframe

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0800

Pete chronicles the perils of feeling anything at all while Tommy exercises his inner Lawnmower Man daemons.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: A Second Without Your Love by John Coggins

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The Riddle of the Magpie Dissertation

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 06:05:00 -0800

Bumble snoozes, the pen leads to the darkest nights of the soul, and exercises in poor storage.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Lucky Me by Ofrin

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The Riddle of the Acceleration Gig

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0800

Are there are more villainous creepies than hornets? Pete fights the purge while Tom winces at the wheel.

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Runaways by Benj Heard

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The Riddle of the Volition Faux Pas

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 06:05:00 -0800

Surprising no one, we have pandemic body issues. Plus, social anxiety... and a little dose of a listener’s struggles to choose... or do we?

Links & Notes

This week’s tune: Freedom by The originals

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The Dilly-Dally Podcast Report

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:12 -0800

Pete and Tom help a listener approach the long, dark path of apathy, and then cut open their inner podcaster.

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This week's tune: No Matter How Hard We Try (ft. Ben Goldstein) by Moon

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The Toppling Trainwreck Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 06:00:03 -0800

Tommy finds joy hidden in the joy disguised as joy masquerading as trauma while Pete helps a listener with gravity ... again.

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This week's tune: Give It Up by Rob Young

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning tea at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Gasping for Airtime by Jay Mohr! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, try your first listen while sitting in a cage!

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The Transcendental Tip Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 06:00:11 -0800

Pete embraces the long-cut while Tommy helps a listener keep the silver cord tight.

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This week's tune: Lovely Piece by DayFox

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The Staggering Stockade Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 06:00:18 -0800

Tommy channels an otter prison while Pete helps a listener with gravity.

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This week's tune: Deep Sea by Raw

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The Schooner Tycoon Report

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 06:00:19 -0800

Pete faces an industrialist nightmare while Tommy helps a listener move beyond buoyant butterflies.

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This week's tune: Your Captain by Banana Split

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The Skittering Deuce Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 09 Dec 2019 06:00:08 -0800

Tommy comes face to face with a new nemesis and responds appropriately, while Pete helps a listener feel better about feeling dirty.

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This week's tune: High by Guy Mar

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The Galactic Adhesive Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 06:00:14 -0800

Pete finally moves aside and frees a new generation to experience out of this world anxiety while Tommy picks, and picks, and picks.

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This week's tune: Hold On To Your Butts by OK Otter

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The Depository Examination Report

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Mon, 25 Nov 2019 06:00:07 -0800

Tommy has prepared a list of places in which it is appropriate to 'oil oneself up' while Pete helps a listener to stand face-to-face with their inner Scarecrow.

This week's tune: Love of Mine by The Hunts

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The Guzzling Endowment Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz III — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 06:00:01 -0800

Pete devours an anxiety that should be a test for itself while Tommy helps a listener to see that the grass, sometimes, isn't always greener.

This week's tune: Jell-O by Egozi

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The Curly Chamber Report

Tommy Metz III, Pete Wright — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 06:00:12 -0800

Tommy is on a hunt for fear and isolation and finds it in northern California while Pete helps a listener to maybe not see so much after all.

This week's tune: Cold by Anthony Lazaro

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning tea at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for At Bertram’s Hotel by Agatha Christie! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, make sure you barricade the doors all the way to the opposing wall. For safety.

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The Forsaken Dumbwaiter Report

Pete Wright — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 06:00:06 -0800

Pete tries to hug the darkness while Tommy helps a listener find peace in verticality.

This week's tune: Howling at the Moon by Tomer Katz ft. VIGZ

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The Disrespectful Reconciliation Report

Pete Wright, Tommy Metz — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:00:04 -0700

Tommy yells at people who yell at clouds while Pete helps a listener who has already helped herself. It’s a real gas. Welcome to season four, everybody.

This week’s tune: Mindplay by Roza

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The Legend of the Hat Tap

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0700

This week, Pete and Tommy bring you the round-robin, rapid fire anxiety draft you didn’t know you’ve been waiting for all your life.

This week's tune: My Country by Ben Bostick

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The Legend of the Claptrap Capitulation

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 28 May 2019 14:24:00 -0700

Tommy faces the challenge of words falling from his face while Pete stares gently into the fog of the unknown.

This week's tune: Blondie by Modern Aquatic -

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning tea at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, your identity has been flagged for copyright infringement. Consider this your DMCA first strike.

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The Legend of the Obfuscated Riposte

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 21 May 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Pete is here to remind you that if you’re not feeling good about the world, you’re feeling bad about it, while Tommy has plans to strip silence from your future conversations.

This week's tune: Mold Breakers by Jay Denton

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for The Strain by Guillermo del Torro and Chuck Hogan! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, the rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain.

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The Legend of the Modulated Anticipation

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 14 May 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Tommy attempts peace with his future overlords while Pete helps a listener see peace in ghosting the e-anxiety.

This week's tune: Hell Yeah by Ride Free -

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The Legend of the Precision Fixation

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Pete is stuck in the meta-cognitive gap while Tommy saves a listener from sweet, sweet perfection.

This week's tune: Slide by Simon Osterhold

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The What’s That Smell? Escape Room Anxiety Bonus!

RashPixel.FM — Thu, 02 May 2019 14:00:00 -0700

Remember that time Pete did the escape room? Tommy did one, and his was a horror-filled nightmarescape. This is his report.

BONUS CONTENT! Friend of the show Johnny Giacalone did a very special cross-over episode on his blog. You all should go read it here and subscribe so you never miss a post. He’s the best, not only because he’s so handsome, but also because he did this stupid thing with Tommy and for that he should be heralded across the mountainscapes.

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The Legend of the Analytical Crater

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Tommy takes to the couch while Pete helps a listener to stay aloft.

This week's tune: Tuwaraya Mama by Daramola

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The Legend of the Mealtime Ticker

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Pete goes deep into the anxiety diorama while Tommy helps a listener find a mealtime tribe.

This week's tune: Midday Moon by Vikings in Tibet

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The Legend of the Shadow Trance

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Tommy avoids swinging clocks while Pete helps a young listener own the night.

This week's tune: Watch Out by Chaun Davis

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Lexicon by Max Barry! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, you’re an active listener.

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The Legend of the Infraction Trap

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Pete’s stuck in the stocks while Tommy hits the city of Los Angeles straight in the selfie.

This week's tune: Over Easy by Low Light

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for The Great Escape by Paul Brickhill! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, you’re an active listener.

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The Legend of the Zesty Shebang

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Tommy is really in the mood to frolic with no outlet and Pete brings a listener submission that celebrates flamboyance with a cherry on top.

This week's tune: Jungle by Moon

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, you’d look great in a bowler hat.

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The Legend of the Invoice Incursion

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 06:00:00 -0700

Pete explores options for general home protection while Tommy brings lessons in restaurant etiquette on behalf of those cursed as recipients of grand gestures.

This week's tune: Cold Day in Hell by Michael Shynes

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Red Dragon by Thomas Harris! Or any book you please! Whatever you pick, you can sleep well knowing that you’re supporting the show … also, you’re a real smarty.

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The Legend of the Whispering Goaltender

RashPixel.FM — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0700

Tommy explores what his life might have looked like had he fully exercized his mad skillz while Pete hits the dark web and gets blitzed on slime.

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Tommy's recommendation this week, The Long Walk by Stephen King. Whatever you pick, you’re helping this show!

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The Case of the Inedible Venetian

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0800

In this final episode of season 2, Pete seeks safety in the arms of the FDA while Tommy struggles for freedom from the mighty grasp of a waterlogged Italian city.

This week's tune: Something New — Bamtone
I Worry That Everything I Eat Is Going to Give Me Food Poisoning by Jennifer Billock

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The Case of Calamity U.

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 13 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0800

Tommy helps a listener through a disturbing case of Neesonitis while Pete struggles to hide from academics bearing heavy books.

• This week's tune: So Clear by Eyal Raz

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Tommy’s recommended book for the week: A Few Seconds of Radiant Filmstrip: A Memoir of Seventh Grade by Kevin Brockmeier

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The Case of the Apocalyptic Valise

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 06:00:00 -0800

Pete helps a listener tilt into the winds of change while Tommy faces the black depths of his toiletry kit.

This week's tune: For the One by Eldar Kedem

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The Case of the Elder Contri-BOO-tions!!!

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy digs deep to help a listener distressed with specter-spook while Pete seeks the solution to the generation gap.

• This week's tune: Love is Love by Love Chronicles

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your morning shower at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Pete’s recommended book for the week: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green!

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The Case of the Audited Moniker

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete helps a listener with the find peace under the giant thumb of a byzantine system while Tommy struggles to gift the long arm of history with anything more than a list of nouns.

• This week's tune: Talk of Calvary by Ziv Moran

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The Case of the Manchurian Mathematician

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy helps a listener find the secrets in plain sight while Pete struggles at the blackboard.

• This week's tune: Your Favorite Song by Katrina Stone

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The Case of the Fangspace

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete helps a listener (in no way whatsoever) to overcome a personal pestilence while Tommy mourns (in no way whatsoever) the loss of an esteem-maker.

• This week's tune: On My Own by Torelli and the Fuse

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The Case of the Jester's Chops

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy helps a listener navigate pavement in clever new ways while Pete confronts a dark confusion in face of tools for joy.

• This week's tune: Wildlife by Vegan Friendly

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The Case of the Derma-Trolley

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete’s looking for grime in the dark places while Tommy is in a most perilous race against his own cheeks.

• This week's tune: Stairway to the Stars by Rex Banner

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The Case of the Cardiac Doodler

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy helps a listener through pesky pen pessimism while Pete builds a strong case for the end of all medical science.

• This week's tune: Little Picture by Arthur Dove

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The Case of the Out-of-Work Virus

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy takes to the trolls while Pete brings a listener challenge and advice for the espionage-minded.

• This week's tune: Never Wanna Grow Up by Katrina Stone

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The Case of the 😜 💳 💵

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy looks inside himself and finds his inner 😻 while Pete reminisces about false hope at the bottom of an empty 💰.

This week's tune: We Left New York City by Michael Shynes

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Just in case you forgot us

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 08:00:00 -0700

Pete and Tommy are diligently working on season 2 of the show. To get ready, they've asked some friends to help them put together a fond remembrance of anxieties gone by. If you haven't had a chance to binge season 1 of the show, this quick dose nonsense should get you back in the mood.

Want to get in on season 2? Email your personal favorite anxiety to somethingstinky@rashpixel.fm and hear your troubles aired around the world! Even Buenos Aires and Chicago! (And no, if you tell us, we won't use your name, promise)

Happy summer.

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Your mother says we’re her favorite: A What’s That Smell? Retrospective

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 29 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700

It’s our last show of our first season. To celebrate, we decided to do a little self-indulgent navel gazing because we heard podcast audiences adore it when podcasts do that kind of thing. Oh, plus feedback and follow up from prior episodes, Pete struggles with neuronal navigation, and delightful mother Metz gives us some fantastic updates on a young Tommy’s childhood pee habits.

This week's tune: Runnin’ by Marc Robillard.

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Eat Prey Run

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 22 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700

At long last, Tommy unleashes the swarm while Pete fights to flaunt his … ummm … outer strength?

This week's tune: Trip the Light by Vikings in Tibet

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your commute at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Tommy's recommended super-fun book for the week: Animal Farm!

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High Jump, No Landing

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 15 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete laments the sad shortage of railings in the world, and Tommy's just sitting there watching the clock... and waiting...

This week's tune: Born to Become by Maya Johanna.

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your commute at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Pete’s recommended super-fun book for the week: Man on Wire by Phillipe Petit!

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Paula Ticks as Usual

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 08 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete pokes the dragon of our own making while Tommy feels the pangs of embarrassment decades in the making.

This week's tune: Folk-Rock Clubbers Club by Fable & The World Flat

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Ruff Procedures

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 01 May 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete sees someone else's life flash before his eyes, and Tommy dodges daggers doggedly.

Links & Notes

• This week's tune: DuDa by Grand Torino

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your commute at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Pete's recommended super-fun book for the week: Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande!

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Whompf! (There Eat Is)

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy visits the darkness and in the process finds Shyamalan while Pete beats his inner child to the Twinkies.

Links & Notes

• This week's tune: Feel Alive by Rex Banner

Sponsor: This week's show is brought to you by Audible. Get a free audiobook to spice up your commute at AudibleTrial.com/ScentofaPodcast. From there, search for Tommy’s recommended book for the week: Ender’s Game: Special 20th Anniversary Edition by Orson Scott Card!

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They, Robot

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete strives to relate to a brave new world. Tommy worries that in that world, we're all just meat targets.

Links & Notes

This week's tune: Rock This Joint by Yanivi
A Cross-Ethnic Comparison of Lifetime Prevalence Rates of Anxiety Disorders

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Pam and the Fashion Police

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy conjures demons of the deep and Pete goes all-in on hemp.

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Imposter, #2

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 03 Apr 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete battles his urge to hide everything he creates. Ironically, so does Tommy.

Links & Notes

This week's tune: Get it Out by Alon Ohana
ToiletAnxiety.org
ShyBowel.com

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Deafening Silence, Buried Deep

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Tommy talks to hush the sound of judgment and Pete prepares for the long rest, prematurely.

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Unwarranted Distress & Administrophobia

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0700

Pete takes an uncomfortable journey inward and Tommy faces the paper monster while on the injured list.

This week's track: "Amped Adapter" by Marc Robillard

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Nasal Waffles & Death See-Saws

RashPixel.FM — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 06:00:00 -0700

In our very first episode, Pete takes on an odiferous demon and Tommy confronts the limits of physics and aerospace engineering.

This week's track: "Hit the Ground Running" by Ryan Prewett

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