Episode 12: Parasocial relationships with pets... IS THIS A THING?

Dear Listeners,I write to you from my home office (which is...my only office) here in Maine. It's mid-morning on a Monday; a candle is burning; the remnants of yesterday's weird slush storm are drippi...

26 Mars 14min

Get in losers, we're going shopping. Beep beep! Or actually, maybe we're not. Because Alli is driving (which she likes) but the parking situation is uncertain, and that makes her nervous, and so...may...

5 Mars 28min

Last week we talked about “hate listening” to podcasts. This week, we’re talking about media consumption again—but this time, we’re talking about comfort TV. But there’s one more twist: Abby wants to ...

12 Feb 19min

Raise your hand if you've ever opened up your Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, or [Insert your social media platform of choice] and navigated toward the profile of someone you, well, really don't like.We ...

29 Jan 29min

Oh no! You thought we'd abandoned you? Left ITAT behind, and walked off into the sunset? Never! (Well, maybe one day, but not anytime soon.) Today we're back with the first episode of 2026 (which just...

15 Jan 1h 3min

If there’s one word that really resonates with Abby, it’s restless.Thankfully, she doesn’t have restless leg syndrome (that she knows of), though she feels for anyone who does. But she does for sure h...

11 Dec 202524min

Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON! Let's get festive with a deep dive into the business of made-for-TV Christmas ...

25 Nov 202525min

Subscribe on Substack for access to FULL episodes, including this one! We appreciate your support :)Yes, yes, Gilmore Girls fans we know that Stars Hollow is a thing in the world of Rory and Lorelei.....

13 Nov 202525min